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nanalisa · 10-31-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

That surprises me. I wonder if this panelist actually talked to someone high up enough to give the correct information? January 1st is a national holiday, to think they'd have a construction crew working that day (and probably on double holiday pay) seems questionable. Or maybe I'm just bitter and I want them to be wrong.

Oh that makes such good sense. No one wants to deconstuct a gingerbread house on a holiday and certainly no one would want to see it happening. You could be on to something. I'm going to hang on to that thought.

I ate some of the gingerbread I bought last year and thought it was good. Not as good as it looked - the decorated pieces are just beautiful, almost too pretty to eat.

TigrLvsPooh · 10-31-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nanalisa

Oh that makes such good sense. No one wants to deconstuct a gingerbread house on a holiday and certainly no one would want to see it happening. You could be on to something. I'm going to hang on to that thought.

I ate some of the gingerbread I bought last year and thought it was good. Not as good as it looked - the decorated pieces are just beautiful, almost too pretty to eat.

We checked in on Jan. 1st around the middle of the afternoon and there was a CM passing out bags of gingerbread to everyone in the lobby. They were definitely cleaning out all their stock. So maybe "technically" they closed 12/31 and on 1/1 they were just giving everything away??? I'm not sure. But I highly doubt they'll be taking it apart on a holiday. I've got a buddy who works at the GF, when I get there this weekend I'll try to find out more definitive info.

Missytara · 10-31-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nanalisa

I'll bet they are making gingerbread shingles right now. I can only imagine how good that bakery smells.

I always make sure on my trip to enter the second floor on the monorail side; the minute those doors open, you can smell the gingerbread already before you even see the house!

nanalisa · 10-31-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Missytara

I always make sure on my trip to enter the second floor on the monorail side; the minute those doors open, you can smell the gingerbread already before you even see the house!

We did just that last December 22. We smelled the gingerbread and heard the bell ringers playing Christmas music and saw the gingerbread house and tree. It was Christmas for all the senses. DH said he could fly down to WDW and sit in the GF lobby for 2 days. It's something special to have the Christmas spirit and the magic of Disney in one beautifully wrapped package.

nancyc · 10-31-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cmadara
Ok- sorry to hijack the thread, but since we now know when it comes down, the next questions is when does it go up?
We will be there next week and the 1st MVMCP is also next week. Have always wanted to see it but miss it.
So........what are my chances of it being up- would love to hop off the monorail to take a peek!
Thanks so much!

We were there last year the week before Thanksgiving, the house was up. Hope it works out for you

DeluxePrincess · 10-31-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

Or maybe I'm just bitter and I want them to be wrong.

Rejected Mom's Panelist, eh? I like your spirit! What do they know?

Deb & Bill · 10-31-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TigrLvsPooh

That surprises me. I wonder if this panelist actually talked to someone high up enough to give the correct information? January 1st is a national holiday, to think they'd have a construction crew working that day (and probably on double holiday pay) seems questionable. Or maybe I'm just bitter and I want them to be wrong.

They have lots of employees working on Jan 1, Dec 25 and all the other holidays. What's a few more?

And I have been at the WL when the Christmas tree was up when I went to bed and all the decorations gone when I got up the next morning.

JennG · 10-31-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nancyc

We were there last year the week before Thanksgiving, the house was up. Hope it works out for you

Ooohhh! That's when we'll be there!!! Fingers crossed!

nanalisa · 10-31-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Deb & Bill

They have lots of employees working on Jan 1, Dec 25 and all the other holidays. What's a few more?

And I have been at the WL when the Christmas tree was up when I went to bed and all the decorations gone when I got up the next morning.

That would be the elves.

Deb & Bill · 10-31-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nanalisa

That would be the elves.

Union elves.

TigrLvsPooh · 10-31-2012, 01:27 PM

I just had a long talk with someone at the GF, back of house, and she said "technically" it is always set to close 12/31 along with all other Holiday themed events with exception to the Osborne Lights. That is Disney's blanket statement to all inquires about the holidays. She did "unofficially" agree with me that it most likely will still be there 1/1 as it was last year. Now we all know Disney has "elves" working long hours, often overnight, to transform areas quickly. We watched them take down the GF tree after midnight on January 3rd last year. Which was pretty awesome I must say!

It's too bad they can't use those elves to turn off the Christmas music in the parks! Isn't that just a big switch somewhere???

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TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,049	I just had a long talk with someone at the GF, back of house, and she said "technically" it is always set to close 12/31 along with all other Holiday themed events with exception to the Osborne Lights. That is Disney's blanket statement to all inquires about the holidays. She did "unofficially" agree with me that it most likely will still be there 1/1 as it was last year. Now we all know Disney has "elves" working long hours, often overnight, to transform areas quickly. We watched them take down the GF tree after midnight on January 3rd last year. Which was pretty awesome I must say! It's too bad they can't use those elves to turn off the Christmas music in the parks! Isn't that just a big switch somewhere??? __________________ Erika Murphy - DISney Obsessed Mom of 2 Mouseketeers Annual Passholder & D23 Member Follow me: www.twitter.com/Erika_Murphy also on: www.pinterest.com/erikamurphy12 Grand Floridian 2012, 2003, 2001, 1994(CL) * Polynesian 2013, 2011(CL), 2008 again, 2008(CL), 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008, Bay Lake Tower 2013 * Boardwalk Inn 2013(CL), 2006(CL), 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Dixie Landings 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2012, 2002 * Animal Kingdom Villas 2012, 2011 (Kidani), 2008 (Jambo CL) * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2006(CL), 2005 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2013 (CL), 2012 (CL), 2010(CL), 2002 * Beach Club 2012(CL), 2011(CL), 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2014, 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004(CL) * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2011, 2004 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2010, 2001 LIVE from the YC 5/25-6/1 ---> http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3115813

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