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| Near Skagway, Alaska. |
The planning process is still young. But after returning from a resent Alaska cruise, the decision may have been made as to when my solo trip to Walt Disney World will take place. I have narrowed it down to late fall, maybe the week after Thanksgiving or the following week in 2017. The decision is base on several things and the exact week will probably be determined by when and if I can get the dining plan in the time range I want. My contemplation and decision focused on a couple of things.
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| Me watching the Buzz Lightyear show during the Very Merry Christmas party some years ago. |
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| The Magic Kingdom Christmas tree. |
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| Who doesn't love the electrical Water Pageant since 1971 |
The first and perhaps most important reason for my choice is simply that I love the Holidays at Walt Disney World. I love how all the parks are in their full Holiday regalia. I can't wait to see the Candlelight Processional. I am an amateur singer and I consider the Candlelight Processional to be one of the "don't miss" vocal performances of my year. I really love singing Handel hallelujah chorus with the everybody else in the crowd at the end of the performance. Yes, I pretty much know the Tenor part by heart! Since I will be on my own, I want to take some time and hear the stories from "Holidays Around the World" at Epcot's world Showcase and maybe go to the Very Merry Christmas party to see the Holiday Wishes fireworks. The last time we were at Disney world we couldn't fit the Iconic fireworks at the Magic Kingdom into our schedules. The countless events and attractions that are only offered over the Holidays in all the parks perhaps motivate me the most to go during the Holiday season.
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| Love the Candlelight Processional. |
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| Took this picture in 2010. |
The second reason, and perhaps not quite as important to me are financial in nature. We all know that a trip to the World requires a big investment in time and money. Having just returned from Alaska, and with my wife wanting to do a Non-Disney vacation next year as well, if I can push out my trip to the end of next year, I should be able to tuck away enough money in my vacation fund to be able to easily afford the trip. This is not a small consideration when you think about all the other demands on the resources available. Since many of the signature restaurants I like require two dining credits, I would like to be able to have some money tucked away for extra table services meals. I will probably do the Candlelight Processional Dining event and have considered doing a desert party for other fireworks shows. While you can get the Candlelight Processional dinner with two dining credits, I will probably pay for the event ahead of time. The desert party will need to be funded up front as well.
Next time, I need to figure out where to stay.
