bcalltimandanna
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Hello all! Soooooo, most crowd calendars have the first and second weekend in Dec. Both fairly uncrowded. I want to book soon. So, what do you think? The weekend after thanksgiving weekend or 12 days before christmas?
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First or Second weekend in December
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sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Both are pretty much equal for crowds. Pop Warner does not affect the parks at all. It mainly affects the value resorts b/c that's where they stay. Other than that we have never seen it more crowded the week they are there in the parks. This year they are there starting on 12/6 give or take a day. We will be there again on 12/5-12/16. It's our favorite time to go by far!! You will love it no matter which week you choose. It does not get crowded again until right before Christmas like 22nd or so. Also it's the one of the cheapest times of the year to go room price wise. 
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graphite1326
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I'm booked for the 3rd week. I've had different answers when asked about the crowds for the 3rd week. Some say it's crowded, some say it's not.
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ExtinctJenn
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We are checking in on 12/2 and staying through 12/7. Really the 1st and 2nd week aren't much different but the closer you get to schools going on Winter break the bigger chance for it being busy. A lot of folks want to aim for what is listed as "off peak" so they'll pull their kids out of school the week before break starts (to avoid when it gets nuts) which ultimately can make it busier that 2nd week. The 3rd week is usually when it starts to get crazy because most schools start winter break that week.
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kfergdisney
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I'll be there the day after Thanksgiving until the 6th. I have a feeling it will be busy that Saturday and Sunday, but we are going to tough it out those days. SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!! I can hardly contain myself!
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Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
Both are pretty much equal for crowds. Pop Warner does not affect the parks at all. It mainly affects the value resorts b/c that's where they stay. Other than that we have never seen it more crowded the week they are there in the parks. This year they are there starting on 12/6 give or take a day. We will be there again on 12/5-12/16. It's our favorite time to go by far!! You will love it no matter which week you choose. It does not get crowded again until right before Christmas like 22nd or so. Also it's the one of the cheapest times of the year to go room price wise.
The MItey MIghts will be at the Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach, both of which are Disney Moderate resorts along with Pop. Cheer tend to be actually louder in the parks. I'd, if give the opportunity to pick, I'd pick the week they are not there especially since there are Brazilian tour groups scheduled both of these weeks too. And I so agree, it is a great time to visit, I love early December.
It isn't that they are bad, but it is not always a great experience to be joined in Peco's or Sunshine as groups join you or enter a ride queue with your family let alone all queue up to get FPs. I think there are 60 some football teams and just as many cheer. When making hotel reservations I'd make sure there wasn't any Pop groups at that hotel. Hotel pools and QS restaurants are impacted the most. The spectrum is vast for behavior, some are the most well behaved groups others not so much and this includes the chaperons, some good, some set the tone for ugly behavior.
There are many threads here for Pop Warner times. Here is one:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/pop-warner-problems-again.668932/
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iluvMainStMagic
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One more thing to throw into the mix is the Christmas Parade taping at the MK on Dec 6&7. We will be leaving on the 6th & have never been there on a taping day, but I've read that Main St is extremely crowded, so it's usually suggested to either go to another park on those days (though they say the rest of the park is ok...or maybe the Main St bypass will be open then), OR wait until later in the day to go to MK.
Good luck with your plans, I hope you have a wonderful time!!!
Good luck with your plans, I hope you have a wonderful time!!!
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ExtinctJenn
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Typically you had to have special tickets to be in on a taping. This is the first year that's not the case so I'm curious to see how it will effect crowds. We're hoping to get over for it so we shall see!
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ExtinctJenn
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Oh thank God... answered my own question... and to the OP... maybe consider first week of December and not 2nd because:
The 2013 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships will take place December 6 through December 14th at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
We personally have never seen or heard much of them if any and we always go while that is going on. Not saying it does not exist at all. We have gone the same weeks for our last 3 trips and parks and queues , restaurants/quick service etc were all pretty quiet. Nothing that stood out or was annoying and my DH is easily annoyed by stuff like that. I was just giving our experience being we always go at that time of year now since 2009 to present. Will be there 12/5-12/16 again and can't wait!The MItey MIghts will be at the Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach, both of which are Disney Moderate resorts along with Pop. Cheer tend to be actually louder in the parks. I'd, if give the opportunity to pick, I'd pick the week they are not there especially since there are Brazilian tour groups scheduled both of these weeks too. And I so agree, it is a great time to visit, I love early December.
It isn't that they are bad, but it is not always a great experience to be joined in Peco's or Sunshine as groups join you or enter a ride queue with your family let alone all queue up to get FPs. I think there are 60 some football teams and just as many cheer. When making hotel reservations I'd make sure there wasn't any Pop groups at that hotel. Hotel pools and QS restaurants are impacted the most. The spectrum is vast for behavior, some are the most well behaved groups others not so much and this includes the chaperons, some good, some set the tone for ugly behavior.
There are many threads here for Pop Warner times. Here is one:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/pop-warner-problems-again.668932/
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Thanks for everybodys responses! We ended up booking the 13th and 14th at CBR. I haven't stayed there in over 20 years so it should be fun! Eatin at Narcoossee's Saturday night. So excited. Already have my fp+ booked....hahaha
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Gabe1
Ivory Tower Squabble EST 2011. WINDMILL SURVIVOR
We personally have never seen or heard much of them if any and we always go while that is going on. Not saying it does not exist at all. We have gone the same weeks for our last 3 trips and parks and queues , restaurants/quick service etc were all pretty quiet. Nothing that stood out or was annoying and my DH is easily annoyed by stuff like that. I was just giving our experience being we always go at that time of year now since 2009 to present. Will be there 12/5-12/16 again and can't wait!
That's great! Some guests don't ever have issues with Brazilian Tour Groups either.
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sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Yeah I guess we have been lucky to avoid all the annoying groups!! Lol Hopefully it stays that way!That's great! Some guests don't ever have issues with Brazilian Tour Groups either.
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KB LUVS MGM
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We love going the first weekend in December. The crowds are down and the weather is great. The Saturday we leave is when they do the taping of the Christmas show in MK. We didn't know this the first time, now that we know we just don't go to MK for our last day as the crowds are heavy. DW and I will be there 11/11-11/15 this year. First time not going in December. We are going to miss all the Christmas atmosphere.
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