disney at christmas

[funatdisney]

OMG, Sherry E! You are right about the pics. I am only up to page three, and what wonderful pics by DisneySuiteFreak! Some of them could be picture postcards. They are truly beautiful!

 

[funatdisney]

Like this one could be a picture postcard!

 

[funatdisney]

OK Going to log off. Trying to read this whole thread. Starting page 9 tomorrow. Good night all.

 

[Sherry E]

OK Going to log off. Trying to read this whole thread. Starting page 9 tomorrow. Good night all.

I told you it was a great thread!! The wonderful thing about it is that it's not just a photo thread. It's a planning & info thread with lots of photos to keep it interesting and to illustrate what we are all describing when we are explaining DLR during holiday time. We have a lot of good folks here to answer questions and shed insight on DLR holiday time based on their own experiences. We have a fabulous array of photos ranging from the "picture postcard" kind provided by several DIS-ers to random crowd shots, parade shots, food shots, holiday PhotoPass shots, merchandise pictures and everything in between. Because so many bases are covered in the photos, we present a really good overall portrait of what DLR in November-December-early January is like.

In fact, we welcome all photos. I don't want anyone to think that they can't post because their pictures are imperfect or blurry or too dark, etc. They don't have to be beauty shots. I also don't want anyone to refrain from posting a picture because they see that we have other similar photos in this thread. The way I see it, new people are constantly tuning in and will continue to tune in as it gets closer to November and they plan their trips. These new people may not go back to Page One and scroll through to see all the different photos of the nighttime Winter Castle. But if we have more DIS-ers posting their photos as the thread moves along, and someone else has a Winter Castle picture to share, then the newer subscribers will notice that! Plus, I find that I notice something that I had not previously noticed in almost every person's pictures. Everyone has a different vantage point or perspective, and everyone sees certain things that we don't all necessarily see (because there is so much to take in), so lots of folks have captured DLR holiday scenes that are ever-so-slightly different from other shots we have seen.

 

[Peri]

I understand there is a set price for kids and adults, but does this mean we have to pay for the toddler (age 2) as well? Or can she stroller along for free?

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

I understand there is a set price for kids and adults, but does this mean we have to pay for the toddler (age 2) as well? Or can she stroller along for free?

It's q set price for everyone but under 3 are free. They won't get the hot chocolate or cookie. However, if there are extras you may be able to get one. We did end up getting a cookie for the 2 little ones to share.

 

[goldies 5]

oops

 

[goldies 5]

I hope this works.
Just one of the special things about Disney at Christmas time.

 

[Sherry E]

I hope this works.
Just one of the special things about Disney at Christmas time.

Oh my goodness - could that photo be any more precious?! I was behind in commenting on the last round of photos posted by Marie, 3Minnies1Mickey, etc., but I had to jump in right away and comment on this!! That is absolutely adorable.

 

[funatdisney]

In fact, we welcome all photos. I don't want anyone to think that they can't post because their pictures are imperfect or blurry or too dark, etc. They don't have to be beauty shots.

Here here! Every picture is brings me back to DLR at Christmas and I love anything that reminds me of Christmas at Disneyland. In fact, I am sipping my gingerbread coffee this morning to get me in the mood for a good day of reading this thread! I wasn't able to yesterday cuz I had family in visiting from out of town. OK page 9 here I come.

AN oh talk about getting plans made for my Dec trip, I am going to put the holiday "potcake" on my must have list.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Oooh I forgot about the potcake. I'll have to try it this year.

Okay I have to share my excitement! Not only do I get to go to DLR for the xmas season this year but.....





I get to spend Xmas 2011 in WDW!!!! DH just agreed to a 2 week trip over the holiday break next year!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

I hope you have a great Xmas Trip to WDW next year. Just like you, my DA and I will doing the opposite. We will be going to WDW during the Xmas season this year and next year we will be going back to DL during the Xmas season next year like we always do every year. While your family will be going to DL this year and WDW next year.

No matter what, we still love the holiday season at DL.

 

[funatdisney]

Oooh I forgot about the potcake. I'll have to try it this year.

Okay I have to share my excitement! Not only do I get to go to DLR for the xmas season this year but.....





I get to spend Xmas 2011 in WDW!!!! DH just agreed to a 2 week trip over the holiday break next year!!!

Awesome!!! You are so lucky and I am excited for you, too. I have gone to WDW four times so far, and I would really like to go during the Christmas season.One day I will. Keep us posted!

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Awesome!!! You are so lucky and I am excited for you, too. I have gone to WDW four times so far, and I would really like to go during the Christmas season.One day I will. Keep us posted!

We've never been to WDW and I am over the moon excited!! Our youngest would turn 3 during the trip and the girls would be 4, 6 and 10. I'm just picturing waking up Xmas morning to a disney themed tree and mickey stockings!!!

I'm really hoping we can get the timeshare (even though it's probably a long shot) since it'll be closer and about $250/week cheaper than renting the condo. I found out DHs aunt owns at Wyndham Bonnet Creek (as close to being onsite without being DVC) so we may have her book us as guests!!!

 

[goldies 5]

Thanks Sherry. I finally learned how to post a picture last night. You put up the best pics and info. just makes me miss DL so darn bad.
It was so much fun seeing her pull Santa's beard. This year she'll probably be to afraid to even sit on his lap.
3Minnies1Mickey, Congrats! I will be very interested to see how WDW goes next year.

 

[Peri]

What is potcake?

 

[Sherry E]

What is potcake?

It's talked about earlier in this thread, with a link to a photo. It was something that was sold for the holidays at DLR in 2008, but I'm not sure if it was there last year. I know that Plaza Inn was one of the places where it could be found. Blue Ribbon Bakery may have sold it as well.

What it was was a small piece of cake inside a collectible holiday mug. There was peppermint sauce, I think, whipped cream and sprinkles on top of the cake, and there is a candy cane hung over the side of the mug. The full name of it was much longer than "pot cake" Then I shortened it to "peppermint pot cake," and now it has just become pot cake!

I think that some folks reported not seeing the pot cake at DLR last year. It could be that they just didn't find it where it was being sold, or maybe it was discontinued. Perhaps it will make a return this year?

 

[Sherry E]

By the way, 3Minnies1Mickey - congratulations on your WDW holiday trip!!!

 

[funatdisney]

What is potcake?

There is a link to a picture of the Peepermint Potcake on page one, post #9 (by Sherry E) She also listed holiday treats sold at DLR in past years.
Here is the link to the first page http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2262171

 

[Sherry E]

There is a link to a picture of the Peepermint Potcake on page one, post #9 (by Sherry E) She also listed holiday treats sold at DLR in past years.
Here is the link to the first page http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2262171

Thank you for finding that, Funatdisney! I knew I had posted a link to the peppermint pot cake photo somewhere in this thread, but I forgot where - I don't think I realized it was on the first page!! I'm glad the link to the photo is still valid. I have found that a lot of links to other DIS-ers' HalloweenTime photos (which I had once put in the Halloween thread) somehow became invalid over the course of the year. Even if their photos are still showing in the threads where I initially saw them, for some reason the old links themselves no longer worked (maybe after site maintenance or something??). I would have to go in and find all of those photos again to copy the new links and paste them, and there were a lot of photos!!

Anyway, the jury is still out on what the fate of the peppermint pot cake is and if it will make a grand return. If it was, indeed, gone last year (as was reported), I can't see why DLR would have gotten rid of it. It seems like it would be delightfully popular during the holiday season.

Funatdisney - what page of this thread are you on now? Last I heard you made it to page 9. Bless your heart for going through and trying to read all of it (or a lot of it) - that's a Herculean task that I'm not sure many others would take on!!