Candy canes

[LKing]

Yeah, the candy canes are definitely one of the most overhyped things at DL. I remember the one time we got one, the whole family was like … “Aaand..?”

I agree. They are pretty but they don't taste very good. Ours were not crunchy like regular candy canes.

 

[KimberMama]

You aren't missing anything. It's just a giant candy cane that tastes like any other candy cane. We got them once and I was just like meh. LOL

I totally agree! We bought them once — 4 overpriced not very good candy canes! We buy handmade candy canes from Logan’s in Ontario, California every year, and they are so much better. I had my first Logan’s candy cane as a child in 1981 and since then no other candy cane can compare, especially if you attend a demonstration and get to bend your own just made fresh candy cane.

 

[roxy72]

Reviving this thread to ask if anyone knows the current process to purchase a candy cane. For example, do they have a virtual queue where you get in line, scan a code, then come back later? Or does everyone stand around in line to get a special ticket/voucher to redeem later for a candy cane?

 

[LKing]

Reviving this thread to ask if anyone knows the current process to purchase a candy cane. For example, do they have a virtual queue where you get in line, scan a code, then come back later? Or does everyone stand around in line to get a special ticket/voucher to redeem later for a candy cane?

I didn't do it myself this year. However, I know someone who went the first day. They were given a wrist band with a return time written on it. They didn't register with a CM like we did last year.

 

[disneychrista]

Still bummed that I am missing out on this. I don’t know when or if I’ll be at Disneyland during the holidays again.

 

[Mathmagicland]

Reviving this thread to ask if anyone knows the current process to purchase a candy cane. For example, do they have a virtual queue where you get in line, scan a code, then come back later? Or does everyone stand around in line to get a special ticket/voucher to redeem later for a candy cane?

They did wristbands last week; in DL, the rope drop folks were lined up in Gibson Girl to keep them off fhe sidewalks. While this doesn’t happen every time, the wristbands were available until approx 1100, I skipped the initial lineup, went back to watch them make a batch around 0945 or so and was surprised they still had wristbands. The bands give you a hour window to pickup, ie mine was 10-11, the last timeslot was 12-1. Those who were first in line had an earlier time. There are CMs with giant four-foot candy canes out front when wristbands are still available.

In CA, they are out in front of Trolley Treats on the sidewalk, CMs with same giant candy canes. Someone at DL mentioned the CA wristbands lasted until afternoon the day before.

The wristbands are put on pretty tight, not a lot of room so they cannot slide off and have to be cut off. The CMs are very clear the guest must be very careful with the wristband, as if it appears the wristband is damaged or has been removed, then it will not be honored so no candy cane.

Both kitchens have viewing windows to watch them being made, One batch was fully done before park opening; the second batch was being finished up at park opening, and the last batch was made starting late morning.

The candy cane dates coincided with early morning access for DL hotel guests but that did not seem to impact wristband availability as anyone can get in to the parks when the gates are opened.

 

[roxy72]

They did wristbands last week; in DL, the rope drop folks were lined up in Gibson Girl to keep them off fhe sidewalks. While this doesn’t happen every time, the wristbands were available until approx 1100, I skipped the initial lineup, went back to watch them make a batch around 0945 or so and was surprised they still had wristbands. The bands give you a hour window to pickup, ie mine was 10-11, the last timeslot was 12-1. Those who were first in line had an earlier time. There are CMs with giant four-foot candy canes out front when wristbands are still available.

In CA, they are out in front of Trolley Treats on the sidewalk, CMs with same giant candy canes. Someone at DL mentioned the CA wristbands lasted until afternoon the day before.

The wristbands are put on pretty tight, not a lot of room so they cannot slide off and have to be cut off. The CMs are very clear the guest must be very careful with the wristband, as if it appears the wristband is damaged or has been removed, then it will not be honored so no candy cane.

Both kitchens have viewing windows to watch them being made, One batch was fully done before park opening; the second batch was being finished up at park opening, and the last batch was made starting late morning.

The candy cane dates coincided with early morning access for DL hotel guests but that did not seem to impact wristband availability as anyone can get in to the parks when the gates are opened.

I am reviving this thread from last year!

For anyone who got a candy cane in 2025, what time do they start handing out wristbands? Is it 7:30am when you can enter the park and wait for rope drop, or is it at 8am when the park 'officially' opens?

We plan to get in line at 7:30am either way.

 

[Mathmagicland]

I am reviving this thread from last year!

For anyone who got a candy cane in 2025, what time do they start handing out wristbands? Is it 7:30am when you can enter the park and wait for rope drop, or is it at 8am when the park 'officially' opens?

We plan to get in line at 7:30am either way.

I believe it was when park opened - I recall CM being there at opening as people lined up while others were headed to rope drop.