disney at christmas

[Goofy_Mom]

I was on mousewait last night, It seems the big tree in town square is up

 

[mvf-m11c]

ok that is new info to me funatdisney! i didn't know they had a early shopping day.. how cool..that is awesome

brett, that si so cool of you to give all that info! thanks man!! *clap clap*

It's np Sara, it was an interesting time last year when DL had that shopping spree at the WOD store for the AP holders. Now that the D23 Card holders are allowed to join in the shopping spree in the morning on Dec 4th it makes it even special to the people who don't have an AP at DL.

 

[Belle Ella]

Sigh. Major wrench thrown in my plans for a Disney Christmas. My car was stolen this AM. And here I was totally getting in the spirit with this thread.

 

[tdashgirl]

These things take a really long time, guys, to make them detailed and all-encompassing - and this is volunteer work. No one is getting paid here.

Just want you to know that it is appreciated

Wait a minute....Monsters Inc smells like pickled ginger?

I *love* that smell in Monsters Inc. It's when you go through the sushi restaurant

I cannot tell you how fast I jumped out of bed and scampered into the living room so I could see the commercial myself -- on the TV!

Well, I know I will end up making it a point to collect them. Not only will I enjoy the dessert, but to bring something home to remind me of it is only going to ensure that I will collect them! I can see myself every year waiting for the next issue and planning my trip around it. I can just see myself driving my DH crazy with my obsession.

Oh... when reading Mouseplanet's Disneyland list of upcoming events, there was a mention of an Annual Passholder's early shopping day on December 4. I am going to be staying on property for that very same weekend. I never knew that they had an early shopping day for Annual Passholders. Does anyone else know about this event?

Just be aware that it's really popular. Lines form super early and get realllly long. Kinda black Friday-ish in my opinion.

 

[tdashgirl]

Sigh. Major wrench thrown in my plans for a Disney Christmas. My car was stolen this AM. And here I was totally getting in the spirit with this thread.

OMG! I'm so sorry to hear this
for the possible recovery and/or insurance claim.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Just be aware that it's really popular. Lines form super early and get realllly long. Kinda black Friday-ish in my opinion.

It was really popular last year, but this year they are starting it a little bit early than last year when the WOD store opened at 8am to 10am for the AP. This year it starts at 6:30am to 9am. I remember that I have waited in line for an hour but there were people there before me so I would have guess they been there since 6am in the morning. At least they will start it early this year so after the people finish the shopping early they could go to the parks.

**On Dec 5th last year that the WoD store was open for the AP at 6:30am-9:30am. I forgot that they had a very early time on that day and I attended the Saturday on Dec. 12 one which was open at 8am-10am.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Sigh. Major wrench thrown in my plans for a Disney Christmas. My car was stolen this AM. And here I was totally getting in the spirit with this thread.

I'm so sorry to hear about your car getting stolen. Hopefully everything goes well for you and the police to recover your car.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry will have a rockin' new home for Part 2 when the time comes. It will be awesome. I'm just sad I'll have to wait until towards the end of the Holiday season before I can really have anything to contribute! Now I just gotta decide if I'm going to write a TR.

Thank you, Jazz! Big plans for Disney at Christmas, Part 2! Big plans!

But Sherry, I thought you had magic powers All you have to do is wave your magic wand, cast your magic spell, and *poof* everything is as it should be, the way you invisioned it Hon, you do a fantastic job keep it up. I didn't know it was all volunteer, though. Extra kudos to you

Goofy_Mom - Thank you! I appreciate the kind words! Yes - this is a non-paying gig, so I have to work it around my work schedule! I love being here and there are many great people!

I have went page by page , its not that bad. same with the food thread

Thank you, jemilah - you're exactly right. The food/dining thread has been very popular for a long time and it's basically been without an Index or ToC in the actual thread all along (even though I know someone created one in a separate thread). And this Christmas thread has been around for a long time without an Index or ToC, so I think it will be okay to just sit this one out and put one in Disney at Christmas, Part 2!

Wait a minute....Monsters Inc smells like pickled ginger? And IASW has smells too? Only at Christmas-time though right? I did not know this! What rides other than those, HMH, Soaring & the train in Bugs Land have scents (seasonal or otherwise)? I love finding out fun little details like this!

Sally_fan - the rides you mentioned are the only ones I know of with scents. Yes, the IASW Holiday version is the one with scents - not the regular IASW. Right when you are passing under an arch into a room with candy canes and peppermint candy, etc. you can catch a whiff of peppermint, but it is sometimes stronger than other times. Sometimes it is barely there. And there is pine scent somewhere in there, too.

Sherry WILL have a toc soon everyone. just relax !! RFLOL

Thanks, Sara!

OMG! OMG! OMG! I was sitting in my bed with my cat just a few seconds ago when I hear the slow tune of IASW coming from the living room. I cannot tell you how fast I jumped out of bed and scampered into the living room so I could see the commercial myself -- on the TV! It was definitely a shortened version of last years commercial that I found on YouTube this morning, but it was definitely the same footage, just edited differently. Ended with the fireworks, not IASW though.

It does exist!!

Jazz, it sounds like you saw the second commercial I saw yesterday. The first one I saw must have been the really short version, which ended at IASW. The second one I saw - not quite long-form, but now super short either - ended with fireworks. I wonder how many versions of that ad there are?

Dang this thread is moving fast now. 5 pages since yesterday! I spotted the first Christmas lights up in my neighborhood today. Yay! I'm thinking of running up to DL on Monday for some Christmas shopping at WOC and Lego store and to take pictures of the holiday stuff without DS4 yelling at me "no more pictures Mommy!"

Sounds like a good idea, dizneedoll! Get a head start on the photo-taking!

I need to get out and walk around and see if I can spot any lights or decorations up in my neighborhood.

Oh... when reading Mouseplanet's Disneyland list of upcoming events, there was a mention of an Annual Passholder's early shopping day on December 4. I am going to be staying on property for that very same weekend. I never knew that they had an early shopping day for Annual Passholders. Does anyone else know about this event?

Liza - I remember there was one of those early shopping days when I was at DLR last year in December. The line outside of World of Disney was very long!

I received a pin code email a few days ago, called to book a trip in December and all three hotels are booked Dec 12,13.
So I called BWPPI and booked a mini suite since Hojo's is also booked

Those emails really work..we just went for the Halloween trick or treat party and here I am checking jetblue for cheap flights!

Yay! Can't wait! Just me and my boys

joeysmommy - did you get the PIN code with the $163 rate for PPH? Hearing that 12/12 and 12/13 are booked has made me glad I already booked my room! I'm going to DLR over those days - or close to them - and I used a PIN code to book my room.

I was on mousewait last night, It seems the big tree in town square is up

Yay!!! Woo hoo!!! I'm so excited to hear that!!

Sigh. Major wrench thrown in my plans for a Disney Christmas. My car was stolen this AM. And here I was totally getting in the spirit with this thread.

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that - that's the last thing you need! That is enough to ruin the Christmas spirit, for sure. What are you going to do? Can you get to work without the car, or do you have to get a ride?

Just want you to know that it is appreciated


I *love* that smell in Monsters Inc. It's when you go through the sushi restaurant

Thank you, tdash! It's nice to be appreciated!

 

[funatdisney]

ok that is new info to me funatdisney! i didn't know they had a early shopping day.. how cool..that is awesome

brett, that si so cool of you to give all that info! thanks man!! *clap clap*

That is what so great about DISboards: getting new info that otherwise would be lost.

Ditto to Bret. The information you provide is always the best.

Sigh. Major wrench thrown in my plans for a Disney Christmas. My car was stolen this AM. And here I was totally getting in the spirit with this thread.

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. I have had that happen to me a couple of times. Once right in front of me. I hope you find your car soon and in good shape.

Just be aware that it's really popular. Lines form super early and get realllly long. Kinda black Friday-ish in my opinion.

I certainly know about lines. I am a Black Friday expert. That is why I want to go. I am going to be on property, and don't have to drive to this event. I just have to roll out of bed and head on down to the store. I am guessing that I will be there at 5am. I have attended early morning events at DLR before (like July 17, 2005 - Disneyland's 50th anniversary for that one I got in line at 3am). They are cool to attend, because you are with other Disney enthusiasts and it is nice to be among your own kind.

 

[Belle Ella]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that - that's the last thing you need! That is enough to ruin the Christmas spirit, for sure. What are you going to do? Can you get to work without the car, ro do you have to get a ride?

Sigh. Today is not going well for my "operation return to normal anxiety levels". As for work, I don't have to go back until Friday, by which point if we don't have my car back (not getting my hopes up) then I hope we'll have a rental. If not something will get worked out between family and a co-worker who lives close by.

But of course, this is the weekend Jason will be here. And if I have to get a new car, I don't think I can even afford one trip down to DLR for Christmas. Let alone getting my AP like I planned to.

Funny how excited I got last night to see the commercial. Now I feel broken.

 

[Sherry E]

Sigh. Today is not going well for my "operation return to normal anxiety levels". As for work, I don't have to go back until Friday, by which point if we don't have my car back (not getting my hopes up) then I hope we'll have a rental. If not something will get worked out between family and a co-worker who lives close by.

But of course, this is the weekend Jason will be here. And if I have to get a new car, I don't think I can even afford one trip down to DLR for Christmas. Let alone getting my AP like I planned to.

Funny how excited I got last night to see the commercial. Now I feel broken.

I'm so sorry! I bet that you and Jason can work around not having your car - either he can rent one or you will have a rental. But I know how it feels when something major happens and it seems like all your plans are looking bleak. I hope it all works out for you in some way - even if the plans have to be tweaked a bit, hopefully something can be worked out for your post-Christmas/pre-New Year's plan, at the very least.

Did you have anything valuable in your car that was lost when it was stolen?

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Sigh. Today is not going well for my "operation return to normal anxiety levels". As for work, I don't have to go back until Friday, by which point if we don't have my car back (not getting my hopes up) then I hope we'll have a rental. If not something will get worked out between family and a co-worker who lives close by.

But of course, this is the weekend Jason will be here. And if I have to get a new car, I don't think I can even afford one trip down to DLR for Christmas. Let alone getting my AP like I planned to.

Funny how excited I got last night to see the commercial. Now I feel broken.

I know what Jason can get you for Christmas

 

[Belle Ella]

I'm so sorry! I bet that you and Jason can work around not having your car - either he can rent one or you will have a rental. But I know how it feels when something major happens and it looks like all your plans are looking bleak. I hope it all works out for you in some way - even if the plans have to be tweaked a bit, hopefully something can be worked out for your post-Christmas/pre-New Year's plan, at the very least.

Did you have anything valuable in your car that was lost when it was stolen?

Something will work out this weekend, for sure. But it's going to cut into time considerably seeing as we already have to balance it out with my work schedule. But hey, I need something to look forward to, right?

Thankfully nothing was in the car that I can't live without. I keep my GPS with me (can always get new mounts, etc.) so that's not gone thankfully. I had some work clothes, some books and some random cd in the player (no special stereo for me, just what came with the car). The onyl thing we'll "miss" is an emergency $50 my dad had hidden in my first aid kit. But that's negligible anyway.

 

[Funball]

OMG! I'm so sorry to hear this
for the possible recovery and/or insurance claim.

THAT’S what I said!!!! Get a Claim..

Faster you jump on calling your insurance company and get that claim in, the faster it get’s taken care of.. Sometime claims can take a while it just depends, and it’s not just one insurance adjuster, it’s usually two that help you! And if you have a finance on your car you need to call your finance company and let them know also.plus focusing on getting an ap and stuff is great, but that is just small stuff and i am sure it makes you happy to think about it and plan for it but don't sweat the small stuff bella you will be allright!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Something will work out this weekend, for sure. But it's going to cut into time considerably seeing as we already have to balance it out with my work schedule. But hey, I need something to look forward to, right?

Thankfully nothing was in the car that I can't live without. I keep my GPS with me (can always get new mounts, etc.) so that's not gone thankfully. I had some work clothes, some books and some random cd in the player (no special stereo for me, just what came with the car). The onyl thing we'll "miss" is an emergency $50 my dad had hidden in my first aid kit. But that's negligible anyway.

You may get lucky and get the $50 back. Most stripped cars are for parts. The first aid kit may get overlooked. I know it's not the silver lining, but at least it's something.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

For those who haven't seen it, tdashgirl posted a link on the Christmas Bucket thread that will show this years' Christmas Popcorn bucket, I totally love. I think it's supper adorable.

 

[Belle Ella]

You may get lucky and get the $50 back. Most stripped cars are for parts. The first aid kit may get overlooked. I know it's not the silver lining, but at least it's something.

I don't doubt that. Sigh. I'm just majorly depressed and upset right now. I've been steadily trying to get myself calm the past few days which is not easy when I don't have my medication. At least I'm not having a full blown panic attack right now. I'm kind of proud of myself.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I don't doubt that. Sigh. I'm just majorly depressed and upset right now. I've been steadily trying to get myself calm the past few days which is not easy when I don't have my medication. At least I'm not having a full blown panic attack right now. I'm kind of proud of myself.

Givin the cercomstances, I give you permission to completly engorge yourself with Phish food. I'll even let you have a soda if you want.

 

[Funball]

I was on mousewait last night, It seems the big tree in town square is up

Ooooh ok now it feels like Christmas at Disneyland! I am soo excited. I can’t wait to go take photos for this thread!! This time I won’t have to crawl into the plant pots just to get a good photo of the ornaments! LOL haa hee

 

[jnjusoioa]

I can't wait to start seeing all the Christmas food items and merchandise and decoration photos, since I had to cancel my trip out West this year, I will live through everyone else yet another year, for sure going to try and make it out there for Halloween next year, this year looked awesome, and maybe then Christmas 2012 as everything should be done by then.