Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #2 (Closed)

[Sherry E]

Thank you, everyone! I will be sure to report back with info & photos! But before I head to DLR today to enjoy the first official day of the holiday season...





It is time for the FINAL Theme Week of 2012!!!!

The Holiday Season Begins TODAY
at the Disneyland Resort!!!!​

Since late August, I have created themes to help us count down to the DLR holidays' official start date and build excitement for it, as well as showcase areas or details (in photos) that might otherwise be overlooked. I have covered a wide range of highlights of the Disneyland Resort holiday season, writing up intros and sharing my photos to set the stage for each theme.

Thankfully, this is an idea that caught on with the thread followers in 2011 and continued this year. Many of you have been kind enough to share your wonderful photos as well! The number of both views and posts in this thread has increased tremendously. Plus, we have been joined by many new people along the way.

Hopefully I have given everyone some ideas of the extra special little things to look out for (and take photos of!) as you are strolling around Disneyland Resort during the magical holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who has participated and/or followed along with the Countdown for the last 11 weeks (covering 17 themes prior to today). I hope you will stick with me as we begin to see photos and learn information about the new 2012 holiday season - and there WILL be a Theme Week Countdown beginning in August 2013, with a few new categories added into the mix, so keep those photos handy!!

In the spotlight today is, quite simply, a...


HOLIDAY CORNUCOPIA!!!​

Today is the day to share any photos you did not get to post in previous theme weeks. OR, even if you have already posted them, share your absolute favorite photos of the bunch, whether they are family Disneyland photos, scenic/landscape photos, PhotoPass whatever they are - if it involves the holidays at Disneyland Resort and it is your own personal photo (not belonging to someone else), share it with us!

Favorite Main Street photos

(2010)

(2011)

Favorite Toontown photo (2010)

Favorite Grand Californian Hotel photos

(2010)

(2011)

Storytellers Café gingerbread house (2011)

Favorite Paradise Pier Hotel photos (2010)

Favorite Disneyland Hotel photos (2010)

Favorite Reindeer Round-Up Photo (2010)

My favorite PhotoPass pictures

(2008)

(2009)

Vintage Photos


(December 1992)

(December 1993 & 1994)

(December 2000 - Look at the crazy coloring on IASWH!)

​

Please feel free to post whichever Disneyland Resort holiday photos you would like!

Again, thank you! Let the holidays BEGIN!! I'll see you next year for Theme Weeks 2013!

 

[jacs1234]

What's the story with the gingerbread house at Storytellers?

 

[CajunMomof3]

Sherry, thanks for organizing this thread. It has made my wait much more bearable- lol!
Now what am I going to do?!?!

 

[DharmaLou]

Sherry and others - thank you so much for your photos. Christmas at Disneyland is my favorite and I can't wait for this weekend to finally be here. The photos have helped keep me in the spirit!

 

[pattyduke34]

Here are a few for today..

 

[lizdotcom99]

Any word on a candy cane schedule yet???

 

[Carolwoodpr]

Beautiful pictures everyone. I will see if I have any to scrounge up.

 

[julieheyer]

I don't get to enjoy everything until December 12th but I saw a picture on twitter of the counter service menu that's located inside the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Here's what they have and the prices:

Merry Monte Cristo Bites $6.25
Mrs. Claus' Cookie (decorate your own) $6.00
Candy Cane Cotton Candy $4.00
Santa's Chicken Bratwurst and Sauerkraut $7.50
Sleigh Ride Hot Cider $3.00
Ho-Ho-Hot Chocolate $3.00
Hot Beverage with a souvenir mug $6.25
North Pole Coolers (soda) $3.25
Dasani Water $3.00

Thank you!! so cool!! I doubt dh will consider this "dinner" worthy But, as a fun snack or treat? Woohoo!! We're in!!

Did I mention I leave in 1 day!!

 

[dalstitch45]

Hi everyone, I cannot wait to go to DLR resort this year for Christmastime. This is my second year in a row for Christmas. I am so excited with the all the pictures and posts. I am looking forward to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree, especially those Monte Cristo bites. This is my favorite sandwich at DLR.

It will be interesting to see the CP on multiple nights. I wanted to register for the AP promotion, but my pass ran out at the end of last month. I have the Premier, so I can't renew it until I get to the park. I was really disappointed about this. I am going to do the Holiday Tour again this year. My family really enjoyed it last year.

I made my list and checked it multiple times, so I don't miss any of the wonderful treats. I have to buckle down to learn to post pictures. I have so many, but have not had the time to learn to do it. Hopefully, this year. Thanks again so much Sherry for this thread.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I got a list of sorts from vacay planning tonight... I say of sorts, because they actually sent me pics without descriptions... so weird. So, I am not sure how to post the pics here... but I'll try and describe for you:

#1 Christmas ChEARS to you: Mickey Christmas Ears, Minnie Mouse Stuffed Animal, Christmas Malt Balls, Snowman lollypop, and an autograph book--looks like the kind that doesn't have the picture holders.

#2 Santa Gift Bag--Adult: A Santa bag with Peppermint Roca, Ghiradelli Squares, Perry ornament or maybe its an antenna topper, Mickey ornament, and a Mickey vinylmation.

#3 Santa Gift Bag--Kids: Santa bag with a Duffy dressed like Santa, sour gummi santas, and a chocolate snowman.

#4 Mickey's Christmas tree cheer: Super cute mini-tree all decorated--looks like it has one bigger ornament for your tree at home.

#5 Mickey's Favorite Things in room celebration: Tree advent calendar, little cookie plate and mug for milk, toy story book, mickey throw, Disney Uno, Stuffed Santa Mickey with its own little Duffy doll, multiple round lollypops, Mickey vinylmation, and there is a couple other things in the picture that I can't tell what they are or if they are just decoration.

 

[JediMasterNerd]

I got a list of sorts from vacay planning tonight... I say of sorts, because they actually sent me pics without descriptions... so weird. So, I am not sure how to post the pics here... but I'll try and describe for you:

#1 Christmas ChEARS to you: Mickey Christmas Ears, Minnie Mouse Stuffed Animal, Christmas Malt Balls, Snowman lollypop, and an autograph book--looks like the kind that doesn't have the picture holders.

#2 Santa Gift Bag--Adult: A Santa bag with Peppermint Roca, Ghiradelli Squares, Perry ornament or maybe its an antenna topper, Mickey ornament, and a Mickey vinylmation.

#3 Santa Gift Bag--Kids: Santa bag with a Duffy dressed like Santa, sour gummi santas, and a chocolate snowman.

#4 Mickey's Christmas tree cheer: Super cute mini-tree all decorated--looks like it has one bigger ornament for your tree at home.

#5 Mickey's Favorite Things in room celebration: Tree advent calendar, little cookie plate and mug for milk, toy story book, mickey throw, Disney Uno, Stuffed Santa Mickey with its own little Duffy doll, multiple round lollypops, Miacky vinylmation, and there is a couple other things in the picture that I can't tell what they are or if they are just decoration.

THANKS!! Any word on pricing for the different options?

J.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

THANKS!! Any word on pricing for the different options?

J.

Nope... it just says: Please contact Disney Vacation Planning at (714) 300-7526, option 2, or (714) 781-4438 to make further arrangements. We look forward to assisting with your magical stay!

 

[Carolwoodpr]

That In Room celebration would be perfect for Christmas Eve, but alas we are not staying at a Disney hotel. I think instead I am going to buy the little 20.00 tree, put it on our table and put my son's gift under that little tree. Then we can bring it home and it will look nice when we decorate our house for Christmas.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

Is everyone else as excited as I am to hear from Sherry??!!

 

[MinnieM21]

Is everyone else as excited as I am to hear from Sherry??!!

Yes! Very excited to hear from Sherry!

 

[Avery's mom]

Is everyone else as excited as I am to hear from Sherry??!!

YES, YES, YES!!!

 

[kaci]

Is everyone else as excited as I am to hear from Sherry??!!

Can't wait! I'm stalking this part of the forum and the trip reports to see her report

 

[pattyduke34]

I am soooo excited! Just waiting...Sherry is always great a describing Christmas at Disneyland...What she writes is great!

 

[cpster]

Me too! Sherry i such a great writer too. I keep checking this thread hoping she's had a chance to post.

 

[MyMuse]

We are in Disneyland!!!!! Magic Morning!

Went to buy the AAA passport and it is no longer ??