Wouldn't it be cool if... (seasonal overlay wishful thinking) - The DIS Discussion Forums

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-13-2009, 01:18 AM

Wouldn't it be cool if the reason Storybook Land Canal Boats (SLCB) and Casey Jr. Railroad (CJRR) were closed for refurbishment until November 19th was because they were getting a Christmas overlay? Now, I'm not holding my breath for this, mind you! If that were really the case, the secret would have to have been much better kept than all of the "secrets" presented at the D23 Expo last month. I'm just saying, it would be a pretty cool addition to all of the other special touches at DLR during the holidays.

spacemermaid · 10-13-2009, 02:10 AM

Though it probably won't happen, I'd also love to see Casey Jr. decorated for the holidays!

DTDkettleCORNfan · 10-13-2009, 03:23 PM

I'm 99% sure the little houses on the Storybook Land Canal Boats have had some Christmas decorations the past couple of years.....like little wreaths on the doors or something. I'll have to look through my pics to see if I have any of Christmas decorations. Hmmm.....I could very easily be wrong.

pixiewings71 · 10-13-2009, 03:26 PM

That would be cool, altho like a PP I do remember the Storybook Canals having tiny lights or wreaths or something....

3Minnies1Mickey · 10-13-2009, 03:27 PM

That was the talk when the refurb dates were first announced (then suspecting the holidays would start Nov 20).

DTDkettleCORNfan · 10-13-2009, 03:28 PM

I just checked my pictures and I have a pic of the houses/village beneath Cinderella's castle that have little green pine wreaths and pine garland along the roof lines......and some tiny red bows. Not exactly a huge overlay, but very cute nonetheless. I have no idea how to post the pic or I would. (Its just on my computer and not online.)

Have a great, GREAT birthday/holiday trip. We're from the Sac area too, and will be there just before you. I can't wait!!!

jnjusoioa · 10-13-2009, 04:29 PM

I think Casey Jr decorated for the Christmas season would be awesome. If anyone gets any word I hope they will post!!!

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-13-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm glad to know other people were wondering the same thing! And thanks so much for letting me know about the miniature wreaths and decorations on SLCB. I'll definitely try to get a couple of photos for future reference.

I'm trying to envision what a decorated CJRR could look like. We ride the Polar Express trip out of Old Sacramento each Christmas and the cars are festooned with garlands and toys --the whole trip is pretty special. But, I bet Disney could kick up the attention to detail a few dozen notches.

mikayla73 · 10-17-2009, 08:48 PM

We rode it last year during the holidays and all the little houses has Christmas trees with lights on them in their "yards". I have a few pics, but they are very blurry ... it's hard to take night pics in a moving boat, even if it's moving slowly.

Hound 109 · 10-20-2009, 12:57 PM

Great thread.

It sounds like a night time ride on Storybookland (along with a daytime ride) is a "must do" during the holidays.

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-20-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hound 109

Great thread.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Hound 109

It sounds like a night time ride on Storybookland (along with a daytime ride) is a "must do" during the holidays.

I agree! I can't wait to see the decorations. Both attractions have been closed long enough that they should be sparkling, if nothing else, by the time they re-open.

10-13-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
3TinksAndAnEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 525	Wouldn't it be cool if... (seasonal overlay wishful thinking) Wouldn't it be cool if the reason Storybook Land Canal Boats (SLCB) and Casey Jr. Railroad (CJRR) were closed for refurbishment until November 19th was because they were getting a Christmas overlay? Now, I'm not holding my breath for this, mind you! If that were really the case, the secret would have to have been much better kept than all of the "secrets" presented at the D23 Expo last month. I'm just saying, it would be a pretty cool addition to all of the other special touches at DLR during the holidays. __________________ Me DH DD7DD3 Upcoming: February Daytrip, June Trip. Completed: DLR December 2009 (DLH), DLR January 2008 (daytrip), DLR November 2007 (daytrip), DLR October 2007 (GCH), DLR June 2004 (DLH), WDW October 2000, Disneyland October 1996 (ES), my GradNight June 1988, DB's (now DH!) GradNight June 1987, Band Trip (played on Main Street with DrumLine!) Spring 1987, too many Daytrips to count starting in 1970 Last edited by 3TinksAndAnEeyore; 10-13-2009 at 02:13 AM.

10-13-2009, 02:10 AM	#2
spacemermaid Mermaid To Watch Out For Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,159	Though it probably won't happen, I'd also love to see Casey Jr. decorated for the holidays! __________________ Hooray Ears!

10-13-2009, 03:23 PM	#3
DTDkettleCORNfan Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 278	I'm 99% sure the little houses on the Storybook Land Canal Boats have had some Christmas decorations the past couple of years.....like little wreaths on the doors or something. I'll have to look through my pics to see if I have any of Christmas decorations. Hmmm.....I could very easily be wrong. __________________ Me DH DS 8 DD 6 Helo

10-13-2009, 03:26 PM	#4
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,098	That would be cool, altho like a PP I do remember the Storybook Canals having tiny lights or wreaths or something.... __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

10-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
3Minnies1Mickey DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Riverbank, Nor. CA Posts: 1,332	That was the talk when the refurb dates were first announced (then suspecting the holidays would start Nov 20). __________________ Shannon Mommy to 3 Princesses and 1 Handsome Prince Me(30) DH(32) DD(8) DD(5) DD(2.5) DS(13mo)

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10-13-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
DTDkettleCORNfan Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 278	I just checked my pictures and I have a pic of the houses/village beneath Cinderella's castle that have little green pine wreaths and pine garland along the roof lines......and some tiny red bows. Not exactly a huge overlay, but very cute nonetheless. I have no idea how to post the pic or I would. (Its just on my computer and not online.) Have a great, GREAT birthday/holiday trip. We're from the Sac area too, and will be there just before you. I can't wait!!! __________________ Me DH DS 8 DD 6 Helo

10-13-2009, 04:29 PM	#7
jnjusoioa I fell in love with DLR, whats not to love. Fantasyland, Toontown, Nemo and so much more. Both parks and DTD are full of little Disney touches that make it truly Walt's park. Mickey Pretzels, Mickey Gingerbreads, Mickey pancaks. Yummy. It is truly th Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Way too far from Disney, I need to change that!!! Posts: 1,794	I think Casey Jr decorated for the Christmas season would be awesome. If anyone gets any word I hope they will post!!! __________________ "I don't want the public to see the world they live in while they're in the Park. I want them to feel they're in another world." Walt Disney

10-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#8
3TinksAndAnEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 525	I'm glad to know other people were wondering the same thing! And thanks so much for letting me know about the miniature wreaths and decorations on SLCB. I'll definitely try to get a couple of photos for future reference. I'm trying to envision what a decorated CJRR could look like. We ride the Polar Express trip out of Old Sacramento each Christmas and the cars are festooned with garlands and toys --the whole trip is pretty special. But, I bet Disney could kick up the attention to detail a few dozen notches. __________________ Me DH DD7DD3 Upcoming: February Daytrip, June Trip. Completed: DLR December 2009 (DLH), DLR January 2008 (daytrip), DLR November 2007 (daytrip), DLR October 2007 (GCH), DLR June 2004 (DLH), WDW October 2000, Disneyland October 1996 (ES), my GradNight June 1988, DB's (now DH!) GradNight June 1987, Band Trip (played on Main Street with DrumLine!) Spring 1987, too many Daytrips to count starting in 1970

10-17-2009, 08:48 PM	#9
mikayla73 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,857	We rode it last year during the holidays and all the little houses has Christmas trees with lights on them in their "yards". I have a few pics, but they are very blurry ... it's hard to take night pics in a moving boat, even if it's moving slowly. __________________ TX&OK 12/09Mexican Riveria Cruise 9/09 DLR 2/09, 5/09Baja Mexico CCL 3/09WDW 5/08, 9/08DLR 3/08, 4/08, 12/08 Cancun 3/08 DLR 7/07, 9/07, 11/07 DLR, Sea World 5/07 Phoenix, AZ 3/07 Negril, Jamaica 12/06 Texas and DLR 5/06 E Carib CCL 11/05 DLR, US 5/05 DLR, Sea World, SD Zoo 5/04

10-20-2009, 12:57 PM	#10
Hound 109 So non-screamin' family members can pass the time enjoyably while the Hound gets his Screamin' fix in Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,602	Great thread. It sounds like a night time ride on Storybookland (along with a daytime ride) is a "must do" during the holidays. __________________ . Hound's One Day Commando Tour thru DLR. 38 rides, 6 meals & 6 snacks. Not for the faint of heart, but LOTS of info for the WDW Vet visiting for one or two days: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1975805

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