Yes, it does. I was under the impression @ClaraOswald is talking about a December 2025 trip to WDW (I realize this is the VGC thread, but she’s posting in several threads regarding multiple trips), but it’s the same deal here as well (the first two weeks of December are actually in the second lowest season out of five for VGC.)
Pretty certain the walk started when the dates were released for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend…
I don’t think he meant it like that. I think he meant that in his head he read your other posts and didn’t realize this post was in the Grand Cal thread. Not that you posting all over was any sort of negative thing, he just read too many to keep the trips separate.
A popular topic is to complain about “walking”… when it’s the serial spec renters who really bug me… keep you SSR points at WDW unless you are actually going to use the reservation yourself or for someone who specifically asked for those dates!
Agreed 100%A popular topic is to complain about “walking”… when it’s the serial spec renters who really bug me… keep you SSR points at WDW unless you are actually going to use the reservation yourself or for someone who specifically asked for those dates!
I’m sort of in the same boat, I have 2 studios booked (for myself and friends) for mid November, but was hoping to switch to Dec 1st, but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to or not. Maybe they’ll be booked tomorrow, but will open up as the walking keeps moving closer to Xmas, or maybe not.?
Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock “It’s after 6, what am I, a farmer?”
You should be fine. People are walking but I don’t think it’s necessarily for your desired week. Don was pointing out the point chart is lower over at WDW but it’s pretty much the same from Oct on at DLR. Plus if you walk you’ll have to compete for those that want Thanksgiving. I walk my reservations for WDW but that is because I want the standard deluxe studios during cheap point season. I almost didn’t get it for my Nov stay and was getting frustrated about it until I saw the walkers eventually walked past my dates. I grabbed them once they moved on. So as long as you’re not choosing a special events day/holiday, you should be okay.
My point was that, just like WDW resorts, VGC point charts are at the second lowest during the majority of the holiday season, while parks are at their busiest (and before even the top-tier Inspire Key hits the block-out period). A studio at VGC weekday jumps from 20 points per night on 12/19, to 30 points on 12/20, so there is definitely a strong motivation for getting those dates the first week or so in December. Second lowest points period, school breaks, big crowds, and people trying to use their Magic Key before the block-out period starts = super busy and a ton of people fighting for DVC ressies.
I asked a few cast members, which led me to receptionist at Napa Rose…and the answer is: The New Years Eve Gala!
As soon as my kids are out of college… I am there!
Those masks are elegant indeed! Where, may I ask, did you get them?
The Italian pavilion at EPCOT. They are Venetian.
I think that might be smart. I'm local and I don't ever try to go to the parks that weekend. We only get 2 days here so it's insanely popular. I really think you should be fine but definitely follow along the next few weeks to see how people are booking for 2024 to get an idea.
Maybe. CP weekend is tough. Other days in December have historically been reasonable to book at 11 months but it seems to be tightening up.
