disney at christmas

[SueTGGR]

If it is the same as when we did the Holiday Tour a few years ago, you get one of these holiday mugs with hot chocolate in it with your cookie while waiting for the parade!

 

[SueTGGR]

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It's Candy Cane time at Disneyland - dates and details

Posted Today at 01:58 PM by AVP

If your holiday tradition includes a trip to Disneyland for one of their famous fresh-made candy canes, here are the dates and details you'll need to start making plans.

The first batch of fresh candy canes will be made at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving. The full schedule is:

* Friday, November 26
* Tuesday, November 30
* Thursday, December 9
* Saturday, December 11
* Monday, December 13
* Friday, December 17
* Tuesday, December 21

The candy canes will be $9.95 each, and there is a limit of 2 per person. Disneyland usually makes two - sometimes three - batches a day, but the number of candy canes in each batch can vary based in temperature and humidity. The typical batch yields fewer than 90 canes.

Tickets will be distributed at park opening each day, and the first batch of candy canes are usually available to purchase about one hour after the official park opening time. The second and third batches are usually ready 90-minutes to two hours apart.


Disneyland's fresh-made candy canes were once a little-known secret among Disney fans, but have become increasingly popular after being featured on the Food Network and Disney's official blogs. Photo (c) MousePlanet.com

If you are not staying in a hotel that offers "Magic Morning" access, I recommend that you avoid days where Magic Morning is offered (usually Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, but check the Disneyland.com calendar for updates), or plan to wait for the second or third batch to be ready. My experience has been that the tickets for the first batch are usually distributed to hotel guests during Magic Morning before day guests get into the park at official park opening.

It's also important to note that the schedule posted here is subject to change at any time - the 2009 release schedule changed at least three times. Follow the discussion in our Disneyland Trip Planning forum for the latest updates as we learn about them.
Thank you MousePad & AVP!

 

[amamax2]

Thanks for all those details regarding the candy canes! I have an Ap, so no magic morning access, but would love to see them making the candy canes.

 

[Disgram23kids]

It was my experience at Halloween that there were two different mugs at different stands. You may want to look around a bit before you purchase the mug of your dreams.

Thanks for the info. We will check out all the stands earlier and know where to get the hot chocolate.

 

[KCmike]

Here's another B&W shot.

Feeling Nostalgic

 

[Disgram23kids]

Yes this mug is the one you get when you buy hot chocolate or coffee. I think the price was $4.79 which includes the hot chocolate/coffee at the time of purchase which is a good deal considering the hot chocolate/coffee costs $2.79 on its own.

I bought this mug at the Pizza Port and I also saw it at the cart in Fantasyland by Dumbo. I'm not sure if there are different stands that have different mugs but the one I got has Minnie, Mickey, and Pluto all on one mug just on different sides of it (sorry if there was confusion).

Thanks for the information. Five years ago we took our two granddaughters to Disneyland for Christmas and all they talk about is having hot chocolate, watching the fireworks and then the snow. I don't think we had special travel mugs that year. They will love it!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Just got to DL this afternoon and I am taking a break right now. I have some pics that I have just uploaded and you can look at it on my Flickr account. I will post more pics later when I get back to the room. Hope you enjoy these pics.

 

[spacemermaid]

Great pictures, everyone! Thanks for sharing!

 

[CaliBelle]

For those looking for complete information on Candy Canes...
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It's Candy Cane time at Disneyland - dates and details

Posted Today at 01:58 PM by AVP

If your holiday tradition includes a trip to Disneyland for one of their famous fresh-made candy canes, here are the dates and details you'll need to start making plans.

The first batch of fresh candy canes will be made at the Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving. The full schedule is:

* Friday, November 26
* Tuesday, November 30
* Thursday, December 9
* Saturday, December 11
* Monday, December 13
* Friday, December 17
* Tuesday, December 21

The candy canes will be $9.95 each, and there is a limit of 2 per person. Disneyland usually makes two - sometimes three - batches a day, but the number of candy canes in each batch can vary based in temperature and humidity. The typical batch yields fewer than 90 canes.

Tickets will be distributed at park opening each day, and the first batch of candy canes are usually available to purchase about one hour after the official park opening time. The second and third batches are usually ready 90-minutes to two hours apart.


Disneyland's fresh-made candy canes were once a little-known secret among Disney fans, but have become increasingly popular after being featured on the Food Network and Disney's official blogs. Photo (c) MousePlanet.com

If you are not staying in a hotel that offers "Magic Morning" access, I recommend that you avoid days where Magic Morning is offered (usually Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, but check the Disneyland.com calendar for updates), or plan to wait for the second or third batch to be ready. My experience has been that the tickets for the first batch are usually distributed to hotel guests during Magic Morning before day guests get into the park at official park opening.

It's also important to note that the schedule posted here is subject to change at any time - the 2009 release schedule changed at least three times. Follow the discussion in our Disneyland Trip Planning forum for the latest updates as we learn about them.
Thank you MousePad & AVP!

GREAT info!
We'll have MM access on the 21st, so I might try to get one!

 

[specialks]

So I was just looking at Bret's TR and saw the most ADORABLE christmas pj pants! Those are a must on my shopping list now!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Here are some pics for the Tree Quest and Wreath Quest that I took today at DL. I still have more, but I need to upload them on flickr.

 

[areweindisneyyet]

I am loving the photos. This time next year I will almost be back at DL for Christmas. Last night I had a gingerbread latte at Starbucks listening to Christmas carols...

I love the photos of the tree in New Orleans Square. I must remember to spend more time there next year.

Our girls got the Christmas travel mugs on our last trip and still love to have hot chocolate in them.

 

[cbastedo@sympatico.c]

I had my Christmas and New Years trip booked for Grand Cal this year and was very excited about going. I hear the parks and everything look amazing. Unfortunately my airfare was $6000.00 for 4 so I am not going now

 

[kylie71]

So I was just looking at Bret's TR and saw the most ADORABLE christmas pj pants! Those are a must on my shopping list now!!!

I want those too!!

 

[Sherry E]

Woo hoo! Great job on Tree Quest and Wreath Quest, Bret!! You're finding some excellent trees - they are all just stunning, but I love that one that's up on the display shelf!! Aweome! That's exactly the sort of thing that people might overlook - the out of the way, small, inconspicuous trees.

It's supposed to be pouring rain all day tomorrow (Saturday) so get that rain gear out!!

I love the B&W holiday photos from Mike, too - that gives a whole dfferent photographic angle to the season. I know I took some B&W's back in 12/08 - I'll have to dig them up.


Let me just say again - I love this thread!!! Like what where's_my_prince (Jasmine) said several days ago, I was just at DLR - and yet, looking at these photos has me counting the days until I can get back. I can't get enough of DLR at Christmastime!! There is sooooooo much to see - I don't think it's ever possible to see it all.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Speaking of counting down. . . 4 days, 4 days, 4 days

 

[Sherry E]

I had my Christmas and New Years trip booked for Grand Cal this year and was very excited about going. I hear the parks and everything look amazing. Unfortunately my airfare was $6000.00 for 4 so I am not going now

Yikes!! Yes, the whole resort (including the Grand Californian) looks amazing during the holiday season (as this thread has shown). But $6000 is a lot to spend on airfare. I hope you are able to make to to Disneyland for the holidays in the future.

Speaking of counting down. . . 4 days, 4 days, 4 days

Woo hoo!!! How exciting! I can't believe how fast time is flying by.

 

[amamax2]

Bret - Fabulous pictures!!! You are making me so excited to get there.

Thanks for posting so quickly!!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Walmart has started with their Christmas apparel. I was able to pick up cute shirts and pjs for our trip.

 

[CaliBelle]

Walmart has started with their Christmas apparel. I was able to pick up cute shirts and pjs for our trip.

Ooh...wonder if any of it is available online? Going to my WM requires much mental preparation.

Found some cute Mickey/Minnie Pjs for the kids last week, but they weren't Christmas.