We will be there for two weeks this Dec., leave late xmas eve. We always get home about 11 or midnight xmas eve, so we're all home for xmas. The closer to xmas, the bigger the crowds! It's still magical, just less room to move. We skipped last year, so this will be our first year with no Osborne Lights (that makes my heart hurt). I will just have to snuggle with my tiny, thin little red Osborne Lights blanket while I take in the rest of the general splendor!