disney at christmas

[specialks]

So (trying to compile various information in my head as I go) ... the Candelight Processional AND the taping of the Christmas parade are both going to be on the first weekend on December?? Doesn't that seem a little crowded for Main Street on one weekend? Just the equipment alone for both ...

Am I missing something or are these both going to be there ... the same weekend I am likely to be there. Could it be a new CM mistook the Candlelight Processional (which does sound kind of like a parade) for the parade taping?

PHXscuba

Taping = begin/mid November
CP = 1st weekend Dec (not official)
Dancers in the parade (not taped) = 2nd weekend of December

I think that is what we are all "thinking" with the info we have so far.

 

[DLtorgo]

So the dancers are flying all the way out there and not getting taped the second weekend in Dec? That doesn't make sense to me. Maybe that was the only weekend they could get Seacrest or something and they are just getting footage of him or something.

edited to add- Okay, I see they don't have to sign a waiver for the Dec 11th performance so they aren't going to be taping, but just having a parade with dancers, or maybe they will have them sign waivers after they see the footage from Nov if they need more they can tape more on Dec 11th.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I get to enjoy the Christmas cheer this Novemeber. From what I'm hearing, the crowds will be light until black friday and then it'll be only a little crowded. I would love to post pics, but my computer crashed. I've been using my daughters netbook (no disk drive). So I'll have to wait until I get a new computer. Most likely getting a dell laptop.

 

[Rachael Q]

I have a friend whose daughter is dancing in the parade on December 11th. They went back and forth before deciding which weekend to register for.

The information they received was that for the November weekend, their daughter would be involved in rehearsing, the filming and then the parade and wouldn't spend much time with the family. They also are not that concerned about her being on TV.

Friday November 5th - rehearsal (4 hours)
Saturday November 6th - Taping for the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade by ABC-TV!
Evening Satuday November 6th - Holiday Spectacular Parade
Sunday November 7th - back up taping day, times will be advised if needed

If they had decided to register for the November weekend, they would have had to sign a taping authorization form for ABC in addition to all the Disney Waivers.

For December 11th, they have been told that rehearsal will be early Saturday afternoon and then they will dance in the parade on Saturday evening.
They did not have to sign the taping authorization for ABC.

My understanding is that all taping will take place on November 6th and 7th. There will be no taping on December 11th, it's just a chance to give more dancers the opportunity to perform in the holiday parade at Disneyland.

 

[Littleprincess2010]

Sunday November 7th - back up taping day, times will be advised if needed

My understanding is that all taping will take place on November 6th and 7th. There will be no taping on December 11th, it's just a chance to give more dancers the opportunity to perform in the holiday parade at Disneyland.

This is our first day in the parks!!! I wonder what kind of cool stuff will be happening?? Im sure it will be uber busy, but thats ok, we'll manage So excited!!

 

[Rachael Q]

Another diser very generously sent us some vouchers for premium preferred parade viewing that is valid until January 2011. We will be there the weekend of December 11th and 12th.

I am hoping that it applies to the Holiday Parade as well, there is nothing on it that restricts dates or times.

Is this the same viewing area that the holiday tour uses as well? Or are they two separate areas?

 

[RedRosePrincess]

I was wondering the same thing as I have those from our package and would love to use them for the Holiday Parade.

Hopefully somebody here knows the answer.

 

[PHXscuba]

Bumping it up to page one again!

PHXscuba

 

[PHXscuba]

Guess I'm the only one thinking Christmas this week. I mean, it's cooled off to 95 around here ... Christmas must be right around the corner.

BTW I am a tad grumpy that Disney can announce things for NEXT YEAR but not for the rest of this one!

PHXscuba

 

[PHXscuba]

HEY!!! i just noticed I got tagged by the Tag Fairy!! How long has that been there?

Feeling very special right now ...

PHXscuba

 

[Desert Dwellers]

Hey, PHXscuba, woohoo, only 95 today. It's fall. For two days, and we're back into the 100's. Do you see Bill Bellis the other day? Based on the 30 year average, our latest day in the 100's is October 3. We're almost there.

I've been checking in thru the week. I'm anxiously waiting for the window to open so I can book PS at Blue Bayou and book the Holiday Tour.

ETA - Congrats on the tag!

 

[kj4ever18]

i was just wondering what the weather is like around Thanksgiving time? my DBF and i will be going then. :]

 

[scrappinbear78]

Ok I feel stupid and this isn't Christmas related, but what is a "tag" PHXscuba? I guess I am still so new to this that I have no clue what you are talking about.

 

[Rachael Q]

It's 2 months and 2 weeks until our trip, and Disneyland has still not released their December hours and show times. It is driving me completely insane. What is taking so long.

 

[Desert Dwellers]

I know, Rachael Q, I want to buy my Ridemax subscription, but I can't play around with trip plans yet.

 

[Rachael Q]

Desert Dweller, me too. We'll be at DL Dec 11th and 12th. I know it will be a busy weekend. We'll be travelling with friends who have not been before, so we are hoping to maximise our time in the parks. I want to buy my ridemax subscription, book a meal or two etc etc.

I am impatient.

 

[kailuagirl]

Fireworks, first week of December? Anyone know for sure that they don't run them? I'm so freaked, that is when we are going and I must have fireworks for DD3 and a parade at least 1 night. I'm so sad. How can I find out for sure? I send Disney an email, but I can't wait, I'm freaking out.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

There hasn't been a picture posted in a while, I thought I'ld share

 

[princess lovers mom]

for those who have been the week between Christmas and New Years before...

I am assuming the park will be VERY VERY busy and will be prepared for that...also assuming DL will be open til midnight every night...just wondering , does it stay busy all day and night - or does it quiet down after the fireworks? also we are rope drop type people - will it be quieter in the AM?

or is it crazy busy open to close

 

[tksbaskets]

for those who have been the week between Christmas and New Years before...

I am assuming the park will be VERY VERY busy and will be prepared for that...also assuming DL will be open til midnight every night...just wondering , does it stay busy all day and night - or does it quiet down after the fireworks? also we are rope drop type people - will it be quieter in the AM?

or is it crazy busy open to close

Hi,
We were there during this time frame last year. We stayed at the GC and took advantage of every Magic Morning and the ability to enter DCA through the GC entrance. We found DL to be NUTS crowded after about 10:30 am but by then had secured fast passes for the rides we wanted and were able to enjoy the less crowded attractions.

We found DCA much less crowded no matter what time of day. For details of our trip check out my trip report. There may be some tips you can use for having a successful and low-stress trip during this busy holiday time.

My family just plans on DL/DCA/WDW being busy when we visit (my DH is a teacher and we always go during a school break).

It is a really fun time to be at Disney!

TK