First time at WDW: tips or suggestions?

[Kiracchan]

Hello everyone!
This Christmas I'm going to WDW for the first time. So excited <3
The problem is, me and my family are going for 3 days and I guess it will be pretty crowded, so I don't know how to plan.
I want to see as much as possible, but first of all, what are your favorite attractions? You know, the best ones, must-see stuff, parades, etc.
I've already been to California Adventure and the Walt Disney Studios in Paris, so should I also visit the Hollywood Studios in Orlando? Because I've already been on Tower Of Terror in 2 different parks and many times, and also the other attractions in those 2 parks. I don't know if it would be worth it. What do you think?
I'm sure we'll visit Magic Kingdom and Epcot, should I also go to another park in the resort? Or should I spend one more day in Magic Kingdom?
Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks in advance, and sorry if the question may not be very clear-- english is not my first language

 

[kimberlymautz]

Christmas and the surrounding days are the busiest days of the year for Disney. With that in mind, keep everything close and be prepared for CRAZY crowds. I think if you'll be there for only three days, and you've already been to other Hollywood Studio type parks I'd skip it (but it's really up to you). Once you get to a park I'd stay there, I've heard the last couple years they've had to stop letting people in after a certain time because they were too crowded.

Have a great time!

 

[real mad hatter]

Well MK will be hectic on Xmas day.When you walk up Main st USA and get to the hub,do the lands in a retrograde method,people are like sheep and mostly go in a clockwise direction.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

I would say don't rush take your time Use the fast pass system

 

[minniemickeyfan]

Get to the park turnstiles before open, ride popular rides first, grab a fastpass for later, do shows in the afternoon when it's busy. Most important-slow down and have a good time!

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Be there at rope drop for sure...and stay until parks close!!

I would do the Studios on the 26th as they are open until 1:00 A.M. The crowds will thin by 11:30 or so..

MK is open til 1:00 A.M. Mondady thru Thursday Christmas week...

Epcot is Open til 1:30 Thursday the 27th

Which three days will you be there? If arriving on Christams Day, I would suggest:

Christmas - MK and stay to park closes
26th - Hollywood Studios and stay to park closes
27th - Epcot and stay to park closes

Take it easy and slow during the middle of the day!!

 

[mikewdw]

park hopping can be trouble during that time. parks often close due to crowds so i would pick a park and stay the day. also do some research and check Hollywood Studios ride by ride to make sure you want to skip it. it will be hard to do all of the Magic Kindgdom in one day during that time so you may want to take two days.

 

[crispy]

Get to the park turnstiles before open, ride popular rides first, grab a fastpass for later, do shows in the afternoon when it's busy. Most important-slow down and have a good time!

This would be my advice, too. Even during the busiest times, you can see and do a lot if you get there early enough.

 

[ParkMan73]

Most important-slow down and have a good time!

Definitly agree!

Another thought... Since you've been to the Studios in Paris, I'd consider spending a day at Animal Kingdom. It will be something new for you. Since it closes earlier in the day, you can always hop over to the Studios when it closes and have an evening there to see how it's different than the one in Paris and also ride a few favorite rides.

 

[PUSH]

You have to use Fast Passes. This will help you with long lines. Also, get to the parks for opening. Do not get there just as the parks are opening because you will need to get your bags checked and stand in line to get into the park. When I went over Easter (supposed to be the 2nd most crowded week next to Christmas) I got to the parks at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

Since you've been on Tower of Terror already, I recommend doing Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you have a park hopper ticket you can do Hollywood Studios on the same day at Animal Kingdom.

Most popular rides/rides you should Fast Pass:

MK: Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight
Epcot: Soarin', Test Track, Mission: SPACE (although I've never had too many lines with Mission: SPACE)
DHS (if you do end up going there): Tower of Terror, Rock N Rollercoaster, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours (maybe)
AK: Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids (the last three I have never had terrible lines with but hear they can get pretty long.)

Hope I helped and have a great trip! You'll have fun no matter what you do!