Re: Cinderella Castle Lights
When I transferred over to MK (back when I was in the College Program,) back in January, the lights were up 'til the end of the 2nd week, if memory serves me correctly (those are a ton of lights to take down.) I didn't complain-those lights were spectacular. It gave me more time to take a lot of pictures, as well. I couldn't take them earlier, as I was deployed to Studios for the Lights Festival (also something everyone should see.)
Since you're going to be there on the 1st of January, you'll be good to go. Just a heads up, though: During the holiday season, that place gets even more packed than usual. However, I think it's well worth it. Seeing those lights is one of the most breathtaking things you'll ever see.
Program 1- May 09-Jan-10- Custodial-WWS
Deployment- Epcot- Food&Wine Festival
Shades of Green- Children's Miracle Network Classic
Hollywood Studios- Christmas Season- Osborne Dancing Lights Festival
Program 2- Jan 10-May 10- ODF-MK
Next Program- Coming to a theme park very soon