re: Disney World check in - who is here?

IIRC you go to sleep on thanksgiving, and when you wake up every inch of the 1000 some odd acres is decked out with Christmas decorations. Its quite impressive

Yup. The Mickey's Christmas was pretty awesome.

They have already changed the castle into an ice castle

I'm going to Kingdom today. Rain is being a bitch.

We are off to Hollywood as well today.

As for the rain, it was just a light drizzle, I never even broke out an umbrella. The sun is coming out now.

Between the Christmas party and extended hours last night, we are barely waiting in any lines. 7 Drawf's Mine Train was the longest, about 30 mins. We have riden Space Mountain about 7 times in two days, longest wait was about 10 mins.

Please recommend a few good places to eat. We have an extra dinner to add and may move one as well. Any good ideas

I can't think of much at Hollywood studios to eat. I went there last year and it rained all day .

Meal plan allows us to be anywhere to eat.

Wave at the contemporary is pretty good and a little off the radar.

Just a short walk from the MK or a monorail stop.

Prime time cafe is usually fun for a family. Love their meatloaf. Full bar in the waiting area.

I really really hope everyone posting they are at Disney World in this thread have kids.

Christmas decorations in the parks go up a day or two after Halloween. They literally transform from Halloween to Christmas over night.

The resort decorations go up after midnight on Thanksgiving.

As for restaurants, Ohana has the best breakfast, LeCellier is the popular steak restaurant in Canada, but I like Yachtsman better. Nothing spectacular in Hollywood. Flame tree BBQ is a good animal kingdom spot. Be our guest in MK is decent, the rest are just your standard meal/buffet. Victoria & Alberts in the Grand Floridian is the best meal in all of Disney, but take out your wallet and possibly a 2nd mortgage.