Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[lorijohnhill]

Question for someone there or that knows- is Olaf's little snow area back this year? Also is the holiday village and ice skating rink there in downtown Disney? We love both the cute little snow play area and watching the ice rink so I'm hoping yes but haven't heard a word about them!

I'd like to know about this also. My daughter has her heart set on doing both during our trip and I'd like to prepare her before we get there if they will not be happening.

 

[MacMama0930]

I'm about to hop a train and check out all the fun holiday stuff in DLR!! I am so excited!!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm about to hop a train and check out all the fun holiday stuff in DLR!! I am so excited!!

Have a great trip!

 

[grannyminnie]

Reporting back to say that I booked the Holiday tour and enjoyed it (Thurs., the first day it was offered). Yes, I knew there would be no attractions as a part of it, and it would have been nice, especially considering that I missed Small World due to long lines and breakdowns. (several rides were "down" on the three days I attended) I thought the seating for the parade was worth the price! Not to mention the awesome pin, yummy gingerbread man (and I don't care for gingerbread) and the Christmas travel mug of hot chocolate.

 

[audrey2580]

Thank you so much for reporting! Did they give you FP's or anything else? Was it just walking around and learning about the decorations?

 

[grannyminnie]

Thank you so much for reporting! Did they give you FP's or anything else? Was it just walking around and learning about the decorations?

Nope, no Fastpasses...the guide "invited" us to come back to the attraction and enjoy it later. When I mentioned to her that I was sorry we didn't get in to any of the overlay attractions, she didn't comment.
It was as you said walking in both parks and her telling stories about Walt's love of Christmas, and also drawing attention to certain decorations and what their meaning was.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Just in case this hasn't been reported yet, they're filming the parade on Wednesday with the weird times.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Reporting back to say that I booked the Holiday tour and enjoyed it (Thurs., the first day it was offered). Yes, I knew there would be no attractions as a part of it, and it would have been nice, especially considering that I missed Small World due to long lines and breakdowns. (several rides were "down" on the three days I attended) I thought the seating for the parade was worth the price! Not to mention the awesome pin, yummy gingerbread man (and I don't care for gingerbread) and the Christmas travel mug of hot chocolate.

Thank you for your update. Too bad no FP was offered. Sounds like you had a good time.

 

[grannyminnie]

Thank you for your update. Too bad no FP was offered. Sounds like you had a good time
I did! And didn't really mind the "no fastpasses" or going to the head of the line, which happens in the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. I did HM 3 times anyway, with no wait, and no fastpass necessary! I also did the Jingle Cruise, but just once.

 

[cruisehopeful]

I thought the seating for the parade was worth the price!

That would make it worth it for me. Where did you sit? Was that part of the 2.5 hours or did they end the tour with taking you to the parade?

 

[PHXscuba]

Does anyone know if they are still decorating the Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction with tiny Christmas decorations as they did before? It was down for reno when we were there 3 Christmases ago and I wasn't sure if they had resumed doing it. I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the Parks Blog holiday articles. Would love to know so I can decide if it's worth our time.

PHXscuba

 

[grannyminnie]

That would make it worth it for me. Where did you sit? Was that part of the 2.5 hours or did they end the tour with taking you to the parade?

We sat in front of Small World, and the tour was a total of 3 hours, which included the parade. Incidentally, I was in such a good group, nobody wanted to leave our area when the parade was over!

 

[grannyminnie]

Does anyone know if they are still decorating the Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction with tiny Christmas decorations as they did before? It was down for reno when we were there 3 Christmases ago and I wasn't sure if they had resumed doing it. I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the Parks Blog holiday articles. Would love to know so I can decide if it's worth our time.

PHXscuba

It was closed when I was there this past week. Didnt ask why.

 

[rentayenta]

Does anyone know if they are still decorating the Storybook Land Canal Boats attraction with tiny Christmas decorations as they did before? It was down for reno when we were there 3 Christmases ago and I wasn't sure if they had resumed doing it. I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the Parks Blog holiday articles. Would love to know so I can decide if it's worth our time.

PHXscuba

It was closed when I was there this past week. Didnt ask why.

Hopefully for decorating. I love when it's all decorated.

 

[grannyminnie]

Quoting myself to say don't know how my response was a part of Cinder-ella's comments!

Hopefully for decorating. I love when it's all decorated.

I've never heard they decorated it, but then, I'm an east-coaster (WDW is my "home resort") and I've only been to DL once at Christmas.

 

[DizHanna456]

Reporting back to say that I booked the Holiday tour and enjoyed it (Thurs., the first day it was offered). Yes, I knew there would be no attractions as a part of it, and it would have been nice, especially considering that I missed Small World due to long lines and breakdowns. (several rides were "down" on the three days I attended) I thought the seating for the parade was worth the price! Not to mention the awesome pin, yummy gingerbread man (and I don't care for gingerbread) and the Christmas travel mug of hot chocolate.

Thank for the report! Glad you had a great time What does the pin look like this year?

 

[grannyminnie]

Thank for the report! Glad you had a great time What does the pin look like this year?

It's a replica of the one the tour guides wear....a D in Disney-script, with Holiday Tour 2016, and a cute central rotating disc with a Christmas picture. Wish I was tech-saavy enough to send a pic.

 

[DizHanna456]

It's a replica of the one the tour guides wear....a D in Disney-script, with Holiday Tour 2016, and a cute central rotating disc with a Christmas picture. Wish I was tech-saavy enough to send a pic.

Thank you for the description! Sounds super cute

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Hopefully for decorating. I love when it's all decorated.

It was decorated on Thursday, although I think a couple scenes didn't have their stuff yet. We specifically discussed all the little wreaths.

 

[minnieralyks]

That's so awesome that they decorate Storybook Canal Boats for Christmas! I don't think we've ever been on the ride when it's been decorated, even though we've been there at Christmas. I'm so excited!