Where to go on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve?

**abbeyvillas** · 23-08-2005, 20:26

We are spending our first Christmas[xmas1] and New Year in Orlando and would appreciate any recommendations for where to spend Christmas Eve &/or New Year's Eve? Our party consists of 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
We thought Disney's Pleasure Island might be a good idea? Anyone tried it when it really is New Year's Eve? or have any better ideas!

**GAIL5** · 12-11-2005, 19:24

HI JEANETTE,

WE (MY HUSBAND, 5 SONS AND MY MUM) ARE ALL GOING TO OUR NEW VILLA FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. WE ARE SO EXCITED AS IT'S OUR FIRST VISIT AS WE ONLY CLOSED IN SEPTEMBER.

LET ME KNOW IF YOU GET ANY GOOD IDEAS. [xmas2]

**eagleydo** · 12-11-2005, 20:11

Hi Jeanette and Gail, we too are there for New Years Eve, never been at this time of year before. Congratulations by the way Gail, how great to go to your own villa you must be really excited.
We have been listening to the advice here and have decided what we will be doing. The lads are off to Hard Rock Cafe at Universal, there is a rock concert on and the rest of us are off to Old Town. New Years Day is going to be spent at the sales as I am told they are extra good on New Years Day and then late afternoon to Ice at Gaylord Palms. Hoping to see the snow at Celebration on the 30th if we can get there, as this is the day we arrive and we will be busy and tired. So excited now, getting close.

**esprit** · 12-11-2005, 21:56

Pleasure Island is 21s only usually on New Years Eve. Havent checked this year, but it certainly was all previous years. Try Universal, they have all the usual stuff plus bands and entertaiment on and a big firework display. An alternative would be Cirque du Soleil and then say a meal in House of Blues,. Christmas Eve would be lovely at Epcot going to the Candelight Processional and a nice meal. Soarin, Test Track and Mission Space should keep the teens quiet.

**Budboy** · 13-11-2005, 16:23

Went to Disney studios for NYE 2004, had a great time Live band, Disco, Countdown & extra fab fireworks.

Anyone ever done Seaworld for NYE ?

**GAIL5** · 27-11-2005, 16:02

Hi Jan,

Getting very excited now but still feel anxious, worried, etc. as it's our first time to our villa - don't know what to expect, etc. - (and I'm not too keen on flying, I just like to get there!) but once we're there I'll be fine.

I've been searching the internet for things to do over the holidays and it's either Disney MGM or Epcot for us on New Years Eve. It's just a shame you can't be in lots of different places at once as every event sounds brilliant!

Have a great Christmas everyone wherever you spend it!

[xmas2]

**ashley.smith** · 07-05-2006, 02:39

Hey how was it one and all.

We are due to close on our villa in November 2006 and are also planing on a trip out to Florida for Xmas. Our plans are Dolly Partons Xmas Stampede on 24th and on 25th to hit Epcot as we like the idea of showing the kids how other couuntries celebrate Christmas... finishing the day with the candlight parade and dinner in Canada.

**eagleydo** · 07-05-2006, 06:01

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by ashley.smith
Hey how was it one and all.

We are due to close on our villa in November 2006 and are also planing on a trip out to Florida for Xmas. Our plans are Dolly Partons Xmas Stampede on 24th and on 25th to hit Epcot as we like the idea of showing the kids how other couuntries celebrate Christmas... finishing the day with the candlight parade and dinner in Canada.
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It was all and more. Definately made the right choices.

**The Simpsons** · 07-05-2006, 12:04

We have done all the parks at new year and find EPCOT to be the best, amazing firework display. Be aware where ever you go to get there early. The parks do get full very quick and it is a VERY LONG DAY but definately worth it.
Have fun.