Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

AquaDame · Nov 30, 2015

Metalliman98 said:
Just FYI for anybody booking a holiday tour the week between Xmas and New Years, it looks like they are doing four tours (two morning, two afternoon), at least for 12/30. Also, it's previously been reported that they can't do reservations for tours exactly 30 days out until 8 am pacific, but I called at 7:45 am this morning and got our spots no problem.

Great to know, I am calling tomorrow morning for NYE. Would you happen to remember the four times they offered you..? I assume the morning is for first parade and the second two for the latter, right?

Metalliman98 · Nov 30, 2015

AquaDame said:
Great to know, I am calling tomorrow morning for NYE. Would you happen to remember the four times they offered you..? I assume the morning is for first parade and the second two for the latter, right?

it's the two times they list on the website, plus five minutes later for both. so 12:45 and 12:50 for afternoon, can't recall what morning times were. yes, morning should be first parade run, afternoon the second

keahgirl8 · Nov 30, 2015

Angel Ariel said:
There are lockers in the esplanade, outside the DL entrance (all the way to the left of the turnstiles). We made the mistake of getting a locker inside DCA the first day we park hopped, and we forgot to pick up our stuff on the way out. From that point on, we used the esplanade lockers when we knew we were park hopping and it worked out great. Then we didn't need to worry about which park we were ending the day in, which park closed first, etc.

Do you mean the ones in the picnic area? Those are the ones we used last week. Very handy! The only thing is that it is outside of security, so you have to go through twice...once when you enter the esplanade, then again when you come back in from the lockers.

rwhistler92 · Nov 30, 2015

KITKAT0229 said:
Where did you find the pressed penny machine for the 60th Holiday?

At the World of Disney store in DTD.

AquaDame · Nov 30, 2015

Metalliman98 said:
it's the two times they list on the website, plus five minutes later for both. so 12:45 and 12:50 for afternoon, can't recall what morning times were. yes, morning should be first parade run, afternoon the second

Gotcha, that means they are at 10 & 10:05. Thank you!

Niltiac · Nov 30, 2015

keahgirl8 said:
Do you mean the ones in the picnic area? Those are the ones we used last week. Very handy! The only thing is that it is outside of security, so you have to go through twice...once when you enter the esplanade, then again when you come back in from the lockers.

I could be mistaken because I've only used them once, but I seem to remember there being lockers inside the security check area, so you can stop by when park hopping without going through security. I'm hoping someone will confirm if I'm remembering right because I was planning on using these next week.

Angel Ariel · Nov 30, 2015

keahgirl8 said:
Do you mean the ones in the picnic area? Those are the ones we used last week. Very handy! The only thing is that it is outside of security, so you have to go through twice...once when you enter the esplanade, then again when you come back in from the lockers.

No, the ones I'm referring to are in the esplanade itself. You do not have to exit or reenter through bag check to get to them

Here is the location I'm taking about, circled in yellow. We did not need to exit and reenter through bag check to access these

modegard · Nov 30, 2015

Do you know if you can purchase the Disney's Magical Fireplace DVD anywhere in DL or DD? I am in Canada and they will not ship it to me from Disneystore.com or Amazon, but we will be there next week so can hopefully pick one up!

Merilee

flyingdumbo127 · Nov 30, 2015

I went to Baskin and Robbins today and had pink peppermint stick ice cream with hot fudge. It was awesome and made up for that horrible Dreyers a week or so ago. I will try the pink Dreyers this week at DL as surely it must be better than that horribly disappointing white peppermint wonderland. As a Baskin Robbins FYI at least this year every month that has 31 days, on the 31st scoops are $1.31 each. Also if you sign up for emails from BR, they often send coupons including on the first of the month for BOGO Free. It's usually to promote the flavor of the month but the coupon is valid on any flavor. I did not see a December flavor of the month today so it might be the peppermint :santa:

pudinhd · Nov 30, 2015

Tonight is the 50th anniversary special about A Charlie Brown Christmas!!

It's on ABC if anyone is interested.

ajrwdwgirl · Nov 30, 2015

Metalliman98 said:
Just FYI for anybody booking a holiday tour the week between Xmas and New Years, it looks like they are doing four tours (two morning, two afternoon), at least for 12/30. Also, it's previously been reported that they can't do reservations for tours exactly 30 days out until 8 am pacific, but I called at 7:45 am this morning and got our spots no problem.

My husband called and got our tour this morning. He didn't say (nor have I had a chance to ask him yet) anything about the 4 tours. Ours starts at 12:45. I wonder what times the other tours are. Doesn't the tour include a special area for viewing the Christmas parade? With 4 tours in one day, that better be a big viewing area, or maybe there are multiple viewing areas reserved.

rwhistler92 · Nov 30, 2015

ajrwdwgirl said:
My husband called and got our tour this morning. He didn't say (nor have I had a chance to ask him yet) anything about the 4 tours. Ours starts at 12:45. I wonder what times the other tours are. Doesn't the tour include a special area for viewing the Christmas parade? With 4 tours in one day, that better be a big viewing area, or maybe there are multiple viewing areas reserved.

Viewing area is facing IASW. The area holds 2 tour groups (20 or less per tour). There were 2 rows of seats.
There are 2 Holiday parades, so the area shouldn't be too crowded.

Metalliman98 · Nov 30, 2015

ajrwdwgirl said:
My husband called and got our tour this morning. He didn't say (nor have I had a chance to ask him yet) anything about the 4 tours. Ours starts at 12:45. I wonder what times the other tours are. Doesn't the tour include a special area for viewing the Christmas parade? With 4 tours in one day, that better be a big viewing area, or maybe there are multiple viewing areas reserved.

The morning tours go out at 10 and 10:05 and get seating for the first run of the parade. The afternoon tours go out at 12:45 and 12:50 and get seating for the second run of the parade.

theluckyrabbit · Nov 30, 2015

I was able to book our tour spots for NYE this afternoon. CM confirmed that there are 4 tours to allow more guests to book a tour spot.

For those taking the tour on NYE, the CM asked her lead and was told that tour guests would not be allowed in if there is a gate closure. So be in DL early (she suggested more than the 30 minute check-in window) to make sure there won't be any problems.

AquaDame · Dec 1, 2015

theluckyrabbit said:
I was able to book our tour spots for NYE this afternoon. CM confirmed that there are 4 tours to allow for more guests to book a tour spot.

For those taking the tour on NYE, the CM asked her lead and was told that tour guests would not be allowed in if there is a gate closure. So be in DL early (she suggested more than the 30 minute check-in window) to make sure there won't be any problems.

Wow, they started booking it a day early? I thought this morning was 30 out.. oh well, no issues booking it this morning anyway even if I'm frustrated on principle! :santa:

haileymarie92 · Dec 1, 2015

At the parks!

We did Welcome to Disneyland tour yesterday. This morning we are doing Walk in Walts Footsteps! Loving all the Christmas decor, though I do miss the Christmas castle!

lvdis · Dec 1, 2015

Will it be dark when the Christmas Fantasy Parade ends if it starts at 4:30 on December 6th?

haileymarie92 · Dec 1, 2015

lvdis said:
Will it be dark when the Christmas Fantasy Parade ends if it starts at 4:30 on December 6th?

Probably. Or at least sunset timing.

We did Walt in Walts Footsteps today! It was great!! Lots of interesting information. We rode Alice (though it broke down while we were on), the train, and Small World Holiday. We had lunch at the Jolly Holiday, and then toured the Dream Suite, which was amazing!! They also gave us each two fast passes to be used on any ride in either park (not sure if this was because Alice broke down, or if it's a normal thing)

superkick555 · Dec 1, 2015

How did you like the welcome to disneyland tour?

theluckyrabbit · Dec 1, 2015

AquaDame said:
Wow, they started booking it a day early? I thought this morning was 30 out.. oh well, no issues booking it this morning anyway even if I'm frustrated on principle!

I was really surprised, too! So was the CM! She looked just to see when the NYE tours would open up, and they were already available. She didn't seem to think this was the norm. Glad you got your tour spots!

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