My DS just started his DCP (Buzz attractions at TL) and we decided to drive down on Christmas week (12/23-30) to try and share the holidays with him. We have a timeshare offsite booked and a car for the week as well.

I'm looking for advice and suggestions on what to do/see that are special for the holidays since we have never been in WDW for the Christmas season.

I know MVMCP ends on the 22nd and we are trying to see if we can get there a day early to catch that. I saw the schedule for the Epcot Candlelight Processional so we may do a dining package for that. I know many of the resorts (GF especially) have special holiday decorations that we want to see.

Do I need to worry about getting into the parks on these days since we are not staying on site? Since both our kids (DD & DS) did DCP this year we have been to the parks several times so we are more interested in special holiday things rather than the rides in general.