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suejen · 12-29-2010, 10:27 PM

We are back from our Treehouse Christmas and look forward to sharing our adventures with you. ETA: Actual Trip report with pictures begins on post#25 (see link below) - Like my smart friend, OttawaWendy, I'll add a link to each section of the report
In the meantime, I’ve compiled a list of:
Random thoughts and lessons learned from the 12 Days of Disney Christmas (these are in no particular order, more of a stream of consciousness really, and will be expanded on in my eventual trip report)

The World truly is a magical place at Christmas; as hokey as that may be, you can’t help getting caught up in the spirit of the season (to quote ‘Holiday Wishes”). I loved being surrounded by it.

I loved my SSR Treehouse and when I retire I want to live in one.

If you want to watch Monday Night Football at the ESPN club, get there well before 7pm.

It can be colder in Florida in December than it is in Ontario!

I will never again plan a family vacation involving seniors returning from a 7 day cruise, teenagers, a spouse and a pre-teen.

If you want good service at Le Cellier, wear a Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater.

Justin Bieber (with whom DS16 played soccer) needs to be added to the end of the O Canada movie when it features famous Canadians.

Although I love it, I must admit that the Great Movie Ride is in serious need of a re-do.

I loved meeting Mouseowners and look forward to more meets in the future!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, while kind of cool, is perfectly themed but badly designed to handle large crowds.

Publix makes a great prepared Turkey dinner (complete with stuffing, potatoes, green bean casserole and dessert).

Swimming and lying in the sun on Christmas day has to be one of the most unique things this Canadian girl has ever done.

The older I get, the rides get less and less important and just wandering around the parks admiring the beauty in the details is much more fun.

The lobby of the Yacht Club (never been there before) is really lovely.

I can still tear up watching Illuminations for the one hundredth time.

It is very difficult to get hockey news in the South.

If you want breakfast at Artist’s Palette, don’t you dare arrive a minute past 11am or you risk facing the Rope Nazi.

There is a noticeable change in crowd levels the week before Christmas versus the week following Christmas.

I am already planning next year’s trip!

That’s all I can think of for now. After DH gets the photos uploaded (I know that sounds so girly and lame, but I am really not tech savvy) I will start a TR.
Sue

Departures and Arrivals
Mom and Son at the MK
pics from above report
Dec. 17 - dinner at Ohana
Dec. 18- A soggy day at Epcot
Dec. 18-Le Cellier
Dec. 18 - Candlelight Processional
Dec. 19 - a day at US/IOA
Dec. 20 - Good Morning MK show and breakfast at CP
Dec. 20 - Afternoon Parade at the MK
Dec. 21 - morning at DTD
Dec. 21 - Prime Time and Osborne Lights
Dec. 21 - MO Meet and the GF lobby
THV all decked out for Christmas
Dec. 22 - spa day at the GF and Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Lounge
Dec. 22 - Wilderness Lodge

Dec. 23 - Animal Kingdom Lodge
Dec 23 - AK and Boma
Dec. 24 - part 1
Dec. 24 - part 2
Dec. 24&25 - turkey dinner and Christmas morning
Dec. 25 dinner at the Cali Grill
Dec 26 and beyond

Brian5581 · 12-29-2010, 10:33 PM

Excellent summary, and agree completely that WDW is truly a magical place during holidaytime. Looking forward to your report and pictures...

cheyenne · 12-29-2010, 11:33 PM

Looking forward to hearing & seeing more. I'm especially interested in your impressions of the crowds. I'm debating early Dec. or over Christmas for next year.

OttawaMum · 12-29-2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the starting thoughts.

I'm looking forward to the day when I finally book a treehouse stay -- I'm glad you enjoyed it.

kzrooster · 12-29-2010, 11:42 PM

Sweet!

AnnaS · 12-30-2010, 12:06 AM

Looking forward to your trip report and pictures. Nice job on the summary.

disneyfreak89 · 12-30-2010, 01:25 AM

Interesting thoughts and I can relate to a lot of them! Looking forward to your report.

OttawaWendy · 12-30-2010, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suejen

It is very difficult to get hockey news in the South.

Yes! Is it too much to ask that ESPN even just include the basic score on the ticker running across the bottom of the screen.

Princess68 · 12-30-2010, 02:53 AM

Thanks for sharing.........looking forward to hearing more.

Tammy · 12-30-2010, 02:58 AM

I love random thoughts! Thanks for those. I totally agree with your wizardy world statement! Which is more crowded , the week before or the week after? We have only been the first week of December.

12-29-2010, 10:27 PM	#1
suejen Grand Villa Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,152	12 Days of Disney Christmas; Dec. 17-28 TR completed We are back from our Treehouse Christmas and look forward to sharing our adventures with you. ETA: Actual Trip report with pictures begins on post#25 (see link below) - Like my smart friend, OttawaWendy, I'll add a link to each section of the report In the meantime, I’ve compiled a list of: Random thoughts and lessons learned from the 12 Days of Disney Christmas (these are in no particular order, more of a stream of consciousness really, and will be expanded on in my eventual trip report) The World truly is a magical place at Christmas; as hokey as that may be, you can’t help getting caught up in the spirit of the season (to quote ‘Holiday Wishes”). I loved being surrounded by it. I loved my SSR Treehouse and when I retire I want to live in one. If you want to watch Monday Night Football at the ESPN club, get there well before 7pm. It can be colder in Florida in December than it is in Ontario! I will never again plan a family vacation involving seniors returning from a 7 day cruise, teenagers, a spouse and a pre-teen. If you want good service at Le Cellier, wear a Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater. Justin Bieber (with whom DS16 played soccer) needs to be added to the end of the O Canada movie when it features famous Canadians. Although I love it, I must admit that the Great Movie Ride is in serious need of a re-do. I loved meeting Mouseowners and look forward to more meets in the future! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, while kind of cool, is perfectly themed but badly designed to handle large crowds. Publix makes a great prepared Turkey dinner (complete with stuffing, potatoes, green bean casserole and dessert). Swimming and lying in the sun on Christmas day has to be one of the most unique things this Canadian girl has ever done. The older I get, the rides get less and less important and just wandering around the parks admiring the beauty in the details is much more fun. The lobby of the Yacht Club (never been there before) is really lovely. I can still tear up watching Illuminations for the one hundredth time. It is very difficult to get hockey news in the South. If you want breakfast at Artist’s Palette, don’t you dare arrive a minute past 11am or you risk facing the Rope Nazi. There is a noticeable change in crowd levels the week before Christmas versus the week following Christmas. I am already planning next year’s trip! That’s all I can think of for now. After DH gets the photos uploaded (I know that sounds so girly and lame, but I am really not tech savvy) I will start a TR. Sue Departures and Arrivals Mom and Son at the MK pics from above report Dec. 17 - dinner at Ohana Dec. 18- A soggy day at Epcot Dec. 18-Le Cellier Dec. 18 - Candlelight Processional Dec. 19 - a day at US/IOA Dec. 20 - Good Morning MK show and breakfast at CP Dec. 20 - Afternoon Parade at the MK Dec. 21 - morning at DTD Dec. 21 - Prime Time and Osborne Lights Dec. 21 - MO Meet and the GF lobby THV all decked out for Christmas Dec. 22 - spa day at the GF and Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Lounge Dec. 22 - Wilderness Lodge Dec. 23 - Animal Kingdom Lodge Dec 23 - AK and Boma Dec. 24 - part 1 Dec. 24 - part 2 Dec. 24&25 - turkey dinner and Christmas morning Dec. 25 dinner at the Cali Grill Dec 26 and beyond __________________ 12 Days of Disney Christmas - Dec. 17-28 3 Night Disney Dream TR - March 17-20 Star Wars Weekend - May 2011 Last edited by suejen; 01-16-2011 at 03:18 AM.

12-29-2010, 11:33 PM	#3
cheyenne Add-on Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,585	Looking forward to hearing & seeing more. I'm especially interested in your impressions of the crowds. I'm debating early Dec. or over Christmas for next year. __________________

12-29-2010, 11:42 PM	#5
kzrooster Grand Villa Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kalamazoo Mi Posts: 4,297	Sweet! __________________ MOD 104

12-30-2010, 12:06 AM	#6
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12-30-2010, 01:25 AM	#7
disneyfreak89 Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southernmost Town in Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,879	Interesting thoughts and I can relate to a lot of them! Looking forward to your report. __________________ Vero Beach 2010 TR Eating Around the World 2011 TR Hilton Head 2012 TR Honeymoon '89 - OFFSITE 1990 - FW; 1992 - Dixie Landings; 1996 - FW; 1999 - FW/CSR; 2001 - Dixie Landings; 2003 - FW; 2005 - POFQ/ POR; 2006 - Pop; 2007 - Pop/CBR; 2008 - SSR/OKW; 2009 - Pop/CSR; 2010 - VBR/WL/Pop; 2011 - SSR/BWV/AKV; 2012 - SSR/BWV/VBR/HHI; 2013 - POR/SSR; 2014 - SSR/BCV NOTC #9 "You could drop a grand in Disney World like that!" -Frank Costanza

12-29-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Brian5581 Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15,287	Excellent summary, and agree completely that WDW is truly a magical place during holidaytime. Looking forward to your report and pictures...

12-29-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
OttawaMum Grand Villa Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,574	Thanks for the starting thoughts. I'm looking forward to the day when I finally book a treehouse stay -- I'm glad you enjoyed it.

12-30-2010, 02:53 AM	#9
Princess68 Two Bedroom Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 483	Thanks for sharing.........looking forward to hearing more. __________________ Princess 68 Our Disney Family: DH Me DD DD

12-30-2010, 02:58 AM	#10
Tammy Grand Villa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plano tx Posts: 1,473	I love random thoughts! Thanks for those. I totally agree with your wizardy world statement! Which is more crowded , the week before or the week after? We have only been the first week of December.

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