Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[modegard]

There is no one behind the second row so it would be no problem at all to stand up. They're just folding chairs so you could maybe even adjust your chair a little, especially if you were on the end. Not sure if all groups rush to the seats or if ours was just extra anxious. Note that there are different sections for the two different tour groups so you're only "competing" for seats in your own group.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the info. One less thing to stress about.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I want to say thank you to everyone in this thread, as well as the podcast team who helped us plan our trip also! I think we will be writing up our first ever trip report over on the Disneyland Trip Reports board. We had such a great time, we're already thinking about how we can manage to come back for the holidays next year and do all the things we didn't get to this year

 

[valiamo]

Has anybody tried to get the fresh candy canes yet? Do they start handing out wristbands during extra magic hours? Or allow you to line up during the extra hour?

Was able to get Candy Canes both in DLR Friday and in DCA Monday, the line up in the DLR side was very long at park opening, and the wrist bands were all gone within 30 minutes of opening, the also had a small quantity of pre made candy canes. We had a return time for 2 PM. They were wrapped in bubble wrap,and inside of bags, was funny to see people carefully carrying them down Main Street, like they were glass objects and easily breakable.. (little did I know)

We were a DCA for park opening on Monday, and they opened the gates at 8:30. They were just starting to hand out the bands at that time, they did not hand out any bands during extra magic hours, and no line up, only when the crowds were all let in. The had a large number of pre made candy canes for sale. We need 1 more for the family, and just got a band for that one and 1 extra to eat later. There seemed to be lots of availability, as they were still handing out bands well over an hour later.

They are SUPER fragile, and silly me broke one, as we were packing(yes I will be in the dog house for a long time with that bonehead move).

It also appeared that the DLR candy canes were bigger than the DCA candy canes, tho I did not unpack one from the bubble wrap to check.

Do any of the DL or DCA restaurants have Christmas decorations out? We love Cafe Orleans so that's on the list no matter what but I need 1 more table service, thoughts?

They all seem to have some sort of decorations up, much more on the DLR side, and very subdued on the DCA side. Was very nice to see the areas all decorated up.

I have to cancel a BB Fantasmic! dinner reservation that is for this Sunday, 12/6 @ 5:50PM. If you are in need of this reservation, I hope you can pick it up. It should be there in few minutes. Our December trip has to be postponed until Jan 4 - 8.

Forgot to mention it's for a party of 3 and that seems to be the only way it's showing up in the search right now.

Sorry you had to miss it. We were at the late show on Saturday, and they stopped the show very early on, only about 5 minutes in citing tech difficulties. We could not get reservations for Sunday, and missed the next day's showing. Alas we will see it when it comes back in 1-2 years.

 

[JohnandMichelle]

Had anyone eaten at the Big Thunder Ranch BBQ in late Dec/Jan? Will it be too cold to enjoy? I want very much to it before it's no longer available but I don't want DH freezing. Otherwise, any recommendations?

 

[valiamo]

Had anyone eaten at the Big Thunder Ranch BBQ in late Dec/Jan? Will it be too cold to enjoy? I want very much to it before it's no longer available but I don't want DH freezing. Otherwise, any recommendations?

Been real nice in CA lately. When we flew out this morning it was in the mid 70's. Make sure you make an early I reservation for the BTRBBQ, as they say they are not taking walk- ups. We tried several times the past week and it was always a long line up, even with reservations.

 

[millie0312]

Trying to do some updates but can't figure out which post to do them on so I'm updating on my PTR with our adventures and then with how the parks are during our 5 park days too if anyone wants park updates this week (until dec 16)

 

[lvdis]

Since we had to reschedule for Jan 4-8, I need to figure out a few things. I know we will miss the candy cane making, but I wasn't sure about some of the other Christmas things. Do you know if there will still be carolers in the hotels/downtown? What about Santa Claus in the various locations? Oh, and I was looking forward to hearing the bell ringers on Buena Vista Street, will they will be performing? Thanks!

 

[WebmasterMike]

http://www.disboards.com/threads/merry-tubachristmas-in-downtown-disney.3468038/

 

[NancyIL]

I'm in line for Peter Pan right now. If I didn't know it was December, I wouldn't know it was December by the park decorations! I am very underwhelmed by DLP's holiday efforts, at least in this part of Fantasyland! However, I'm looking forward to the Holidaytime tour this afternoon.

 

[mummabear]

Just doing some preplanning for a hopeful stop over next Christmas.

I saw this on the first page:

Friday, November 8, 2013 -- Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks begin in Disneyland

But the Disneyland website seems to be showing Disneyland Forever?

We will likely be there are the 15th, will Fireworks etc be nightly or just weekends?

 

[tlovesdis]

Just doing some preplanning for a hopeful stop over next Christmas.

I saw this on the first page:

Friday, November 8, 2013 -- Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks begin in Disneyland

But the Disneyland website seems to be showing Disneyland Forever?

We will likely be there are the 15th, will Fireworks etc be nightly or just weekends?

You have something from 2013. There are no Holiday Magic fireworks this year, only Disneyland Forever.

 

[sgrap]

Just doing some preplanning for a hopeful stop over next Christmas.

I saw this on the first page:

Friday, November 8, 2013 -- Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks begin in Disneyland

But the Disneyland website seems to be showing Disneyland Forever?

We will likely be there are the 15th, will Fireworks etc be nightly or just weekends?

That is showing an old schedule from 2013 to show when Christmas time events have started in prior years. Only Disneyland Forever this year. It was showing every night when we were there Nov 17-22.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Just doing some preplanning for a hopeful stop over next Christmas.

I saw this on the first page:

Friday, November 8, 2013 -- Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks begin in Disneyland

But the Disneyland website seems to be showing Disneyland Forever?

We will likely be there are the 15th, will Fireworks etc be nightly or just weekends?

Here's a link to the Disneyland entertainment schedule online. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendars/day/2015-12-15/

 

[bhyer]

So excited. Getting down to the last few days before our trip.
Just wondering if anyone could tell me which site gives the most reliable weather forecasts for the Anaheim area.
Please!

 

[justgrace]

Does anyone know if they are still doing the Christmas parade taping this weekend? It was awhile back when I heard that rumor and I haven't heard anything since.

I've been lurking around this thread and haven't posted. I hope that Sherry is doing okay. It does seem weird that she hasn't posted since it's prime time of the holiday season.

 

[NancyIL]

I just wanted to say that the Holiday Time tour was great!

 

[mummabear]

That is showing an old schedule from 2013 to show when Christmas time events have started in prior years. Only Disneyland Forever this year. It was showing every night when we were there Nov 17-22.

Do you have any idea if nightly fireworks are the norm for this time of year or is it just for the anniversary?
@Sherry E ? Just trying to work out if I need a weekend night for 2016 like I would normally in Sept/Oct

 

[ten6mom]

I just wanted to say that the Holiday Time tour was great!

I am glad to hear this as we are driving in for a one day only trip specifically to do this Tour!

 

[dalstitch45]

The fireworks have been running every night this week. We left the park early because of the heavy fog last night, and could hear the fireworks from our hotel. I didn't think they would be running. The fog rolled in so quick and heavy. We stayed to watch WOC Winter Dreams. Even though it was slightly delayed, they still showed it. It was interesting watching the projections in the fog, but still it turned out okay.

 

[Davidg83]

Had anyone eaten at the Big Thunder Ranch BBQ in late Dec/Jan? Will it be too cold to enjoy? I want very much to it before it's no longer available but I don't want DH freezing. Otherwise, any recommendations?

When I was there in the evening in November they had a heater next to our table. It was a cold, windy night but we were fine with the heater. They also have unlimited hot chocolate as a drink choice!