Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #2 (Closed)

[Crazy4Disney06]

Just saw the park hours for our travel dates... I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in the hours. Last year at WDW the parks where often open to 12:00am with extended hours until 3:00am. We never stayed that late but we knew we could if we wanted too so there was never a feeling of being rushed. Looking at past hours the week before Christmas they were open until 12:00am most nights. This year it looks like 9:00 and 10:00pm is as late as they will remain open. Does anyone know the likelihood of Disney extending the DL hours the week before Christmas?

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

Just saw the park hours for our travel dates... I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in the hours. Last year at WDW the parks where often open to 12:00am with extended hours until 3:00am. We never stayed that late but we knew we could if we wanted too so there was never a feeling of being rushed. Looking at past hours the week before Christmas they were open until 12:00am most nights. This year it looks like 9:00 and 10:00pm is as late as they will remain open. Does anyone know the likelihood of Disney extending the DL hours the week before Christmas?

Right now the park hours are only posted thru dec 14th, and since most schools aren't out until the 22nd this year, I would expect the 15th-21st to look much like the 8th - 14th hours. As far as I know only on New Years are the parks ever open after midnight... If a day turns out to be particularly busy, and the parks were posted to close before midnight, I have heard of them extending the hours a little (10 to 11 let's say) but not past midnight.

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

Right now the park hours are only posted thru dec 14th, and since most schools aren't out until the 22nd this year, I would expect the 15th-21st to look much like the 8th - 14th hours. As far as I know only on New Years are the parks ever open after midnight... If a day turns out to be particularly busy, and the parks were posted to close before midnight, I have heard of them extending the hours a little (10 to 11 let's say) but not past midnight.

I am looking at the park hours right now posted until December 21st. I'm really hoping they will be open until midnight, as DL was last year based on what I read on touringplans.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I am looking at the park hours right now posted until December 21st. I'm really hoping they will be open until midnight, as DL was last year base on what I read on touringplans.

Where? Disneyland.com are only up to the 14th and are the only official hours.

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

Where? Disneyland.com are only up to the 14th and are the only official hours.

I am on disneyland.com right now. They are showing me until December 21st.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I am on disneyland.com right now. They are showing me until December 21st.

Odd.. I am too, and can't go past the 14th... You're sure your not looking at November?

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

I am on disneyland.com right now. They are showing me until December 21st.

Ok NEVERMIND! I had a total blonde moment and was looking at the calendar totally wrong The way the calendar looks I mistook the 14th for the 21st....lol I'll stop my panic over the hours for a few days....

 

[tanyaewa]

HOOORAY! I booked the Holiday Tour for Sat Dec 1. The CM gave me only one option for the tour that day 10:30. I asked when the parade would be and she didn't know but said that the tour always ended with parade. Today they finally listed the parade times as 1pm and 3:30.
It is the regular holiday tour and the price was $54 with 20% discount for AAA.
I am surprising my family with this. They will be thrilled with the parade seats. Hopefully my sons 8 & 10 will enjoy the tour part.

 

[Beee]

does anyone know if vacation planning will take a booking for the fantasmic dessert seating if I email them my credit card details? I really don't want to be getting up at 5am next saturday to ring and book

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

does anyone know if vacation planning will take a booking for the fantasmic dessert seating if I email them my credit card details? I really don't want to be getting up at 5am next saturday to ring and book

What I have done before is had them book it (asked thru email), and then I have to call with my credit card later the day they book it... they don't like you emailing your cc info.

 

[C&B Young]

Just saw the park hours for our travel dates... I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in the hours.... Looking at past hours the week before Christmas they were open until 12:00am most nights. This year it looks like 9:00 and 10:00pm is as late as they will remain open. Does anyone know the likelihood of Disney extending the DL hours the week before Christmas?

We're hoping for the same thing, an extension of park hours as the dates get closer. We're going December 9-14 and based on last year's hours Disneyland was open until midnight Tuesday through Thursday, this year park closing is listed as 9/10pm. Plus last year there were Wednesday and Thursday Fantasmics as well as nightly 2nd WOC nightly showings. I know WDW routinely extends hours closer to the actual dates, hopefully DLR does the same. Fingers crossed!!

 

[StyledSugar]

Just a random post because I'm so overly excited about our upcoming Christmas trip! Best thing about November........I can now say I'm going to DL NEXT month!!!!

 

[Avery's mom]

I think a lot has to do with school schedules as well...last year schools were out around the 14th, and this year many of them are out on the 21st. Such a bummer for those of us who plan to travel the week of the 15th - 21st. Perhaps my daughter will have to miss a few days of school before the break!

 

[tksbaskets]

HOOORAY! I booked the Holiday Tour for Sat Dec 1. The CM gave me only one option for the tour that day 10:30. I asked when the parade would be and she didn't know but said that the tour always ended with parade. Today they finally listed the parade times as 1pm and 3:30.
It is the regular holiday tour and the price was $54 with 20% discount for AAA.
I am surprising my family with this. They will be thrilled with the parade seats. Hopefully my sons 8 & 10 will enjoy the tour part.

I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

We're hoping for the same thing, an extension of park hours as the dates get closer. We're going December 9-14 and based on last year's hours Disneyland was open until midnight Tuesday through Thursday, this year park closing is listed as 9/10pm. Plus last year there were Wednesday and Thursday Fantasmics as well as nightly 2nd WOC nightly showings. I know WDW routinely extends hours closer to the actual dates, hopefully DLR does the same. Fingers crossed!!

In an odd way it is actually good news if the parks are scheduled to close earlier... open till midnight means they are expecting heavy crowds... closed at 10? medium crowds... closed at 8 or 9? piece of cake--walk on to many rides!

 

[MyMuse]

Hi all !

I can't seem to keep up with this thread lately, especially in the last week. Hurricane Sandy did a number on us here in NJ and I'm hoping my flight out to CA next Friday still holds.

In any case, I am ready for a vacation. I'm hoping all my plans are good and we enjoy ourselves I'm immensely.

I just spent some time going over the last few pages to catch up. Thank you to everyone who posted pictures! So looking fwd to being at Disneyland for the first official day of holiday time.

 

[Gianna559]

We were originally supposed to be in the Disneyland parks on November 12. When I found out that Disneyland will close early, I called my hotel yesterday and changed my reservation date. I'm now going on a day where Disneyland closes at midnight instead of 10pm.

As much as I love the holidays, we used to visit the parks at that time of year, almost every time. It would have been nice to show our son all the magic of Christmas time but I'm still okay with it.

 

[Escape2Disney]

Just a random post because I'm so overly excited about our upcoming Christmas trip! Best thing about November........I can now say I'm going to DL NEXT month!!!!

I was JUST saying the same thing to my daughter! We've been excitedly planning this trip for almost 2 years. People get tired of us talking about our plans. Now that we're closer, maybe they'll be more tolerant.

Hi all !

I can't seem to keep up with this thread lately, especially in the last week. Hurricane Sandy did a number on us here in NJ and I'm hoping my flight out to CA next Friday still holds.

In any case, I am ready for a vacation. I'm hoping all my plans are good and we enjoy ourselves I'm immensely.

I just spent some time going over the last few pages to catch up. Thank you to everyone who posted pictures! So looking fwd to being at Disneyland for the first official day of holiday time.

I hope you, your family, and your home are all safe!

 

[intheflame]

Hi! Does anyone have a resource suggesting times to "find a spot" for parades/fireworks/shows on New Year's Eve?

 

[MyMuse]

I hope you, your family, and your home are all safe!

I was very fortunate and recd only minor house damage. Due to the gas crisis, I've been stuck in the house.