disney at christmas

[Sherry E]

It has been reported on another site that they will indeed be there this year right through January 3rd!

What I'm wondering is which other site said this about Jack and Sally? Was it an actual Disney site, or a site (like our site) that discusses Disney, or a site (like MiceChat) that reports about Disney? Just recently, I caught an incorrect date (maybe a typo?) on another site - it was incorrect, but it was posted. Sometimes sites post things that are not confirmed yet and may even be a mistake.

I've never seen Jack and Sally out during the holidays. Even though I missed seeing them during Halloween Time, I at least knew they had been out. There has never been any sign of them during Christmastime - although it makes sense to keep them out if the Haunted Mansion Holiday is up until January. They should keep them out, but I've just never seen it happen - and I haven't seen any other people's photos of Jack and Sally during Christmastime, either.

 

[Sherry E]

It has been reported on another site that they will indeed be there this year right through January 3rd!

Oh, I forgot, smiley_face2 - the January 3, 2011 date - where was that posted? I know MouseSavers posted January 3rd, BUT both of the Disney Destinations/DNews e-mails I have received recently have the holidays as ending on January 2, 2011 (which is a Sunday, which would make sense). I have never seen anything about January 3rd except for on MouseSavers, but Mary from MouseSavers was not sure where she had gotten that info so she changed it to January 2.

The only 'official' word I have seen from Disney so far says 11/12/10 - 1/2/11 as the season begin and end dates.

Is there some other official Disney site that is reporting the season ending on January 3rd? If so, it would be good to get confirmation because it may affect certain folks' plans. For example, some friends of mine were going to be in town exactly at that time. If going on 1/3/11 meant still being able to see all the holiday stuff, it would make a huge difference in their trip. Right now, they are planning on 1/2/11 beng the last day of the season.

I have only seen 1/2/11 as the official word from Disney (DNews/Disney Destinations is official Disney). So let me know where else it is that you are seeing that Jack and Sally will be out through January 3rd.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Alright all you Christmas goers, I have got a toughy for you! Can you name the ONE thing you're looking forward to seeing/feeling/experiencing most this holiday season in the parks?

I love the holiday season because everyone seems to dig deep and really find the humanitarian in themself. The generosity is astounding that time of year, and I love the sense of community. What I'm looking forward to most is observing if that generosity, and that community carry over to The Happiest Place on Earth.

I'd just like to point out that if it does, I may never leave.

ONE thing!!! I'm looking foward to explosing my DS (2 1/2) to the Disney Holiday magic. My DS is looking foward to IASWH and "going through the tunnel". DD is looking foward to SM. I want to take my DS on Tom Saywer Island. I have never been there (climbing and running have never appealed to me) but my DS would LOVE it. Maybe the priates will still be doing shows there. DH wants to make sure the kids have a great time, they deserve it.

I'm also looking foward to the weather, I'm soooo done with 100 degree days. It's September for petes sake, cool down already.

 

[funatdisney]

All these cool pictures is making me really excited for Christmas at DLR. We'll be there Dec 2nd - 6th. Last time we were there was Dec 2006:

DD was 5 and DS 18mo.

We will be there from Dec. 3 to the 5th! We are staying at the VGC. We are soo excited. BTW, the picture with Mickey and your two cuties is so adorable.

 

[Sally_fan]

It has been reported on another site that they will indeed be there this year right through January 3rd!

Oh I hope so!! We have been lucky to have caught them during the past 2 Halloween seasons & are hoping to see them out while we are there in December!

 

[NewbieMouse]

Alright all you Christmas goers, I have got a toughy for you! Can you name the ONE thing you're looking forward to seeing/feeling/experiencing most this holiday season in the parks?

IASW Holiday version. I love this ride, but I've never seen it decked out for Christmas.

The only 'official' word I have seen from Disney so far says 11/12/10 - 1/2/11 as the season begin and end dates.

This is starting to get on my nerves - I want info!

 

[greens_in_WA]

So cute - nice watermark

We will be there from Dec. 3 to the 5th! We are staying at the VGC. We are soo excited. BTW, the picture with Mickey and your two cuties is so adorable.

Thanks both of you. @funatdisney, who knows we might bump into each other

Alright all you Christmas goers, I have got a toughy for you! Can you name the ONE thing you're looking forward to seeing/feeling/experiencing most this holiday season in the parks?

I love the holiday season because everyone seems to dig deep and really find the humanitarian in themself. The generosity is astounding that time of year, and I love the sense of community. What I'm looking forward to most is observing if that generosity, and that community carry over to The Happiest Place on Earth.

I'd just like to point out that if it does, I may never leave.

The One Thing are the CALIFORNIA letter wearing the candy cane stripes. I just started taking panoramic shots and have not gotten this one yet.

More shots to keep the mood going:

 

[Sherry E]

IASW Holiday version. I love this ride, but I've never seen it decked out for Christmas.

This is starting to get on my nerves - I want info!

At least I can clearly say I have received two e-mails from an official Disney source and that's where the end date of 1/2/11 came from. Unless an end date of 1/3/11 has been reported on some other official Disney site or is reported soon (and it may be), I have a feeling that someone else got the same e-mail I got with the 1/2/11 on it back in July, glanced at it and mistakenly thought it said 1/3/11. Then it got posted as that on another site and it spread around from there. In fact, if I recall, Mary from MouseSavers (who had 1/3/11 on her site but didn't know where she got that date from and then changed it to 1/2/11) even said that there was another person who had 1/3/11 on their site. But no one can name an actual Disney source where that date came from. I think it might have been a mistake that got passed around.

Thus far, no one has been able to say that anything has officially come from Disney - except for me, because I got those two e-mails and they say 1/2/11. So I'm sticking with the info I have unless Disney tells us otherwise. I wish that the holidays extended to 1/3/11 because it would be helpful to my friends - but right now, there is no concrete reason to think that this will be the case.

 

[MattsPrincess]

Right now, the thing im MOST looking forward to is standing on Main Street, holding DH's hand, and watching the snow fall, listening to the music, sipping on a cocoa.

That said, im also really looking forward to the Holiday Tour, because it's not the kind of thing we normally would do (too expensive) but we're going a little beyond 'normal' for this extra special trip.

Christmas is already my most favorite time of year, so to be able to spend some of it in an already so magical place...i just can't wait. I tear up just thinking about it!

 

[PHXscuba]

I am looking forward to combining two of my favorite things -- Christmas and Disney -- and getting to do it with my best friend who also loves Christmas and Disney. And although we dearly love and spoil our (combined 8) children, we are excited to do a girls-only trip!

I think I am also sort of "apologizing" to Disneyland for some Christmases past. I know I was there almost every year at Christmastime when I was a teen and in college, but I have NO pictures and really no memory of Christmas decor/entertainment/etc. I know they've really amped the details since then, but how could I have totally just focused on rides?! So my friend and I will ride some favorites but will be mostly just absorbing the Christmas spirit.

PHXscuba

 

[Sherry E]

I am looking forward to combining two of my favorite things -- Christmas and Disney -- and getting to do it with my best friend who also loves Christmas and Disney. And although we dearly love and spoil our (combined 8) children, we are excited to do a girls-only trip!

I think I am also sort of "apologizing" to Disneyland for some Christmases past. I know I was there almost every year at Christmastime when I was a teen and in college, but I have NO pictures and really no memory of Christmas decor/entertainment/etc. I know they've really amped the details since then, but how could I have totally just focused on rides?! So my friend and I will ride some favorites but will be mostly just absorbing the Christmas spirit.

PHXscuba

And don't forget the peppermint! I know you're looking forward to some peppermint goodies too!

I was the same way when I was younger. All about the rides. And then I transitioned into being all about the rides and the merchandise! I know I must have gone to DL for a Christmas or two as a kid, but I haven't found any photos though I have a very vague memory of seeing a Christmas tree on Main Street in the '70s or early '80s. And even when I first fell in love with DL at Christmastime as an adult in 1990, still I was not as fully enthralled with it as I am today. I loved it but not as much as today. Even though I still love the rides and the merchandise, now I know I could spend much more time taking in the details and having a great time even if I never make it one ride.

I think that with age, those of us who used to just be about the rides have really started to appreciate DLR on a whole different level than just a place to ride fun rides or meet Mickey. And because Christmastime at DLR has soooooo much to absorb and take in, there is sooooooo much to appreciate.

 

[PHXscuba]

YES! The food -- especially the peppermint-flavored things!

I just wish they'd hurry up and give us some more holiday information!! We are less than 7 weeks away from the start of Christmas season at DLR!! I am debating whether or not to see WoC while we're there and the calendar is so poky on dates/times/meals/etc. I have a feeling our dates won't be up until a few weeks from now, when I will be out of town/away from a computer for a whole week!

I am actually trying not to stress and overplan this trip, making it about the Christmas spirit, but there are still some big building blocks I'd like to know!

PHXscuba

 

[smiley_face2]

What I'm wondering is which other site said this about Jack and Sally? Was it an actual Disney site, or a site (like our site) that discusses Disney, or a site (like MiceChat) that reports about Disney? Just recently, I caught an incorrect date (maybe a typo?) on another site - it was incorrect, but it was posted. Sometimes sites post things that are not confirmed yet and may even be a mistake.

I've never seen Jack and Sally out during the holidays. Even though I missed seeing them during Halloween Time, I at least knew they had been out. There has never been any sign of them during Christmastime - although it makes sense to keep them out if the Haunted Mansion Holiday is up until January. They should keep them out, but I've just never seen it happen - and I haven't seen any other people's photos of Jack and Sally during Christmastime, either.

It's here, posted by the site admin, and I'm sure it was on the official Disney blog on my twitter, but I can't find that now! it was a couple of weeks ago...

http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dis...ally-sticking-around-past-halloween-year.html

I've asked for a source for some sort of at least semi official info...I'll be sure to post asap!

 

[Sherry E]

It's here, posted by the site admin, and I'm sure it was on the official Disney blog on my twitter, but I can't find that now! it was a couple of weeks ago...

http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dis...ally-sticking-around-past-halloween-year.html

I've asked for a source for some sort of at least semi official info...I'll be sure to post asap!

Thanks so much for the link! I appreciate it.

I see that someone replied to your question (dlfreak or some such person) about the source of the Jack/Sally info being official, and he/she said that they (mouseinfo) reported it but that Disney had not officially reported it yet.

See, this is why I am trying to get to the bottom of in this mystery of 1/3/11 being the end date and also Jack/Sally being out until 1/3/11. Too often things get leaked based on rumor or maybe based on early indefinite plans being tossed around by Disney (but not finalized yet), and then these little nuggets are passed around on different sites but they aren't actually coming from Disney sources and sometimes they never come to fruition.

Even Dateline Disneyland is not an official Disney source (I'm talking about the one that's coming from MiceChat/MiceAge). There is a Dateline Disney that focuses on WDW media and that comes from WDW, but the one most of us are familiar with on Facebook and Twitter is the Dateline Disneyland coming from MiceChat/MiceAge.

The Disney Parks Blog is official Disney, but the Parks Blog has not mentioned anything about a holiday end date yet (which would be the same date Jack and Sally were going to be there until) that I have seen, unless it slipped past me in all their different Halloween blogs, which is entirely possible.

The only official Disney source I am aware of that has named an end to the season - 1/2/11 - was the DNews/Disney Destinations e-mails that I received. It had the same date in both e-mails, and one of them I just received a couple of days ago. It seems that if 1/2/11 were not the end date to the season, they would have corrected the e-mail before they sent it out the second time. But at the same time, even if 1/2/11 is the end of the season, will Jack and Sally really be out until that date?

These are the websites to keep an eye on for official news:

Disney Parks Blog
Disneyland News
D23
Disneyland Resort Website

And via e-mail:

Disney Destinations/DNews
Disney Fans Insider (from Disney Online)


If you see an end date of 1/3/11 pop up from any of those places, or am item about Jack and Sally staying through the Christmas holiday, then that's the real deal!!

 

[ironpig70]

Alright all you Christmas goers, I have got a toughy for you! Can you name the ONE thing you're looking forward to seeing/feeling/experiencing most this holiday season in the parks?

I love the holiday season because everyone seems to dig deep and really find the humanitarian in themself. The generosity is astounding that time of year, and I love the sense of community. What I'm looking forward to most is observing if that generosity, and that community carry over to The Happiest Place on Earth.

I'd just like to point out that if it does, I may never leave.

My Christmas present from my kids.

They don't know it yet but on Christmas day we will line up and skip down Main Street Its a tradition for us.

What else could I want besides to be in the happiest place on Earth on the greatest day of the year with my family.

 

[Sherry E]

My Christmas present from my kids.

They don't know it yet but on Christmas day we will line up and skip down Main Street Its a tradition for us.

What else could I want besides to be in the happiest place on Earth on the greatest day of the year with my family.

I agree - though I've never actually been to DLR on Christmas itself, I think it would be the best way to spend that specific holiday!! I've always wondered if Christmas felt a little more magical when you wake up in a Disney hotel, or if DLR feels a little more special that day because it's Christmas!

 

[iChloe]

I would definitely reccomend going to Disney for Christmas! it shud be fun!

 

[Desert Dwellers]

Hey, how did we drop down to page 2?

bump it up.

 

[NewbieMouse]

I would definitely reccomend going to Disney for Christmas! it shud be fun!

Has anyone else been there on Christmas Day itself, and can comment on the crowds?

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Has anyone else been there on Christmas Day itself, and can comment on the crowds?

I wasn't prepared for the crowds. I thought "sure, it'll be busier than normal, but we can handle it". I'm not exagerating when I say we were sholder to sholder with strangers. I held on to my DD's hand like she was falling off a cliff while trying to get through AL & TL. On top of that it was wicked cold and rainy.

Never again will I go to Disneyland on Xmas

I sincerly hope the crowd level will be more manageable for you.