Further Reflections on Ou December Tip
Having had a month an a half or so to think about it, I'm actually pretty disappointed in our December trip. Looking back, I just seem to remember the stress of trying to get to FP+ times (some of which were wasted), huge crowds, wasted time and relatively little "magic." Maybe my hopes were too high. I tried to keep focusing on he positive and having fun, but it was work. It was my 8th trip, but my grandkids' first, and I wanted that magic! I just wasn't feeling it. Right now it seems like the problem was the crowds. I had been at peak season, but not for a few years. It has changed...and NOT for the better. I'm glad I was able to take the kids, but I feel like their first trip could have been so much better. I wish I could get a "do-over," but the combination of taking 2-3 years to save for the trip, and the fact that Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are going to be junk for the next three years at least mean it's not happening soon. If and when I do go back, it will NOT be anywhere near a peak time. I want my old, relaxed, magical WDW back. It was nowhere to be seen in December. I'm calling a "Disney-Fail" on this one.
Sorry just had to vent.
(PS The closed attractions and construction DID negatively impact the experience. I won't go back with that much going on- period.)