Some of the most crowded times to visit any theme park are the holidays. However, many parks know that this is a peak time and create special events, shows, meet & greet experiences or put up special decorations for the holiday.

The winter season is fast approaching and December 15, 2015 – January 4, 2016 is the MOST popular time to visit the theme parks. The decorations and special fireworks are special but if you only get to go to the theme park every few years and want to experience everything, then this is not the time to experience a theme park

What most theme parks do not tell you is many of the special decorations and shows start long before the actual holiday. Disney starts decorating for the winter holidays right after the end of Halloween. So if you’re plan is to see all the holiday decorations, Theme Park Fairy Godmother recommends the week after Thanksgiving! Early December is a great time to see and experience the theme parks’ holiday experience without the crowds.