We go every year for Christmas week. I can't speak for
MVMCP, but I've heard nothing but great things.
By the week after Thanksgiving, most decorations should be up. Here's our must-dos...
Magic Kingdom
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Grab a photo in front of the castle, as it's all lit up
Grab a photo on Main Street, in front of the tree
Get a Christmas-themed snack at the Confectionary and eat it on Main Street (there's just something about it)
Jingle Cruise: Jungle Cruise gets a holiday makeover
Hollywood Studios
Hasn't been confirmed it's returning, but the Tower of Terror holiday overlay was massively overlooked last year. It's beautiful
Jingle Bell JingleBAM came a long way in its second year
Epcot
Candlelight Processional
Tour the World Showcase and really stop and listen to holiday storytellers/enjoy the decor
Sample different foods at Holidays Around the World. We really loved the snacks last year
Resorts
Do a monorail tour:
- Contemporary has a gingerbread display; Poly is kinda dead, but still nice; GF is AMAZING during the holidays
- Wilderness Lodge is the best-decorated resort during the holidays. It feels like a Christmas card
- Fort Wilderness has a carriage ride. Campers decorate their RVs. Definitely recommend it (I think it's like $90 for a family of 4)
- Do the Boardwalk area: Swan and Dolphin, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Boardwalk. We like to do it at night, then grab Ample Hills and watch Illuminations from the bridge
Disney Springs
Christmas tree trail
Go "window shopping"
Go to the Christmas store
Outside of this:
- Really enjoy the decorations. I think people get trapped in the Disney bubble and running ride to ride and don't take time to really enjoy the decorations.
- Get a photo with each tree in the parks and Deluxe resorts. They're all decorated based on the theme.