Sherry--I would love to hear about fun merchandise... Possible things I can ask vacay planning to do for my dd in a basket... I am hoping to see their amenity list for christmas soon, but, I know they will custom something up too... Maybe the glow ears, an ornament, and ???? We don't need stuffed animals or stockings... But I don't know what else to include either
Mommy2PrincessAbby -
Merchandise it is! I notice that every year there is a lot of similar stuff to the previous year's merchandise selection, but then they will often throw in some really cute things as well - like some especially clever items.
I think that this year there is supposed to be a lot of new Cars Land holiday merchandise.
I would love to hear about the decorations in DCA & Carsland. I was disappointed for Halloween. You could barely tell it was Halloween/fall.
Rumors are that DCA will be going all out. We have a Cars xmas book and I'm hoping Carsland is decorated similarly. My DS will go nuts.
Oh you
know I am making a beeline for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street as soon as DCA opens! I am heading to those lands before I set foot in
Disneyland. I have been getting goosebumps reading the descriptions of the Buena Vista Street holiday atmosphere, because it just sounds perfect - exactly like it would have been in 1930's Los Angeles during the holidays.
And I know that the Cars Land decor will probably contain a lot of hidden treasures - small details that you have to look closely to find.
You would not be the first person to comment on the lack of Halloween-ness at DLR this year. I've read similar comments both here and on other boards. They didn't even put the floral Masked Halloween Mickey at the entrance to DL as they did last year.
And the sad thing is that even when Halloween Time was at its peak - I would say, probably around 2007 or 2008 - it still was not up to the level of detail and immersion that the holiday season is. But, it was 50 times better than the Halloween season now! Now, they just keep scaling Halloween Time back more and more.
I'm excited to see the Ranch/Jamboree area since the reindeer are not there this year. Also excited for the Christmas Village at the ice skating rink. thank you so much! Only 3 weeks to go for our surprise trip!
RedRosie -
I agree - I'm really curious to see what's happening at the Jamboree now that the reindeer are gone. I guess we can assume Billy Hill will be performing there. That's probably where a lot of the Winter sweater-wearing characters will end up.
I'm kind of excited about that Christmas village (or 4 "chalets") at the ice rink too! It really does sound a lot like what used to be at the Disneyland Hotel back in the 1990's, as part of "Candy Cane Lane." Supposedly they are selling seasonal treats and things, so we shall see!
I would vote for you to go on or after the 12th. That way everything is up and running. Our family would be interested in hearing about EVERYTHING Disney/Christmas. Whatever you focus on will be great, I'm sure
Escape2Disney -
It sounds like the 12th is gaining momentum! That was always my first choice as there is a certain relevance to being there on opening day, but then it began to seem like so many things were going to be open prior to 11/12. I don't know why Disney doesn't just say, "We're starting the season on 11/9."
I think that we will start to see photos of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street decor pop up before 11/12 (probably before Friday, even), but I go really in-depth and up close with the decorations!
Whatever pops up on those 'other boards' won't be as in-depth as what I get! I am all up in the decorations, crawling under and around people to get to things!
Another vote for the merchandise! And any cool, different decor or places that we should hit when we're there.
pixleyyy -
Merchandise it is - and anything new or different to see that maybe wasn't there before.
Hi Sherry,
I would like to see the Christmas Village, and the ice skating rink in DTD...
Also the holiday windows along Mainstreet USA....
Thanks,
Lori
Hi, Lori!
Okay, so another vote for the Village, which means another vote for 11/12 (since it appears that the Village will not be open prior to 11/12, even though the rink is open now)!
Window displays it is! I love the displays. That's where I get into a lot of those 'crawling under and around people' situations to try to get to the displays!
I get some strange looks when I do that, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!
I notice that a lot of the displays are kind of the same every year, and then there is always one or two that's totally different from the previous years.
Hi, Sherry! Another vote for the 12th. Disney is sneaky and something spectacular may appear overnight. Plus, the ice skating rink and area surrounding it sounds like so much fun.
Our family would love to hear/see the new merchandise and food goodies to be had this year. Have a great time!
dadzgirl70 -
Hi there! Okay, the 12th it is! Yes, Disney is very sneaky. Chances are they will have mostly everything running and on display for the Veterans Day weekend, but if even the Village at the ice rink is not open until 11/12, I think it's worth waiting. And they are just sneaky enough to hold something back - let's say they keep some pivotal bit of the Cars Land decorations hidden - until 11/12. It may be just one lone tree or decoration, but I want to be sure to see everything!
I will keep an eagle eye on the merchandise and goodies!
I'd love to hear about this year's holiday treats. Anything new and different that is must try.
scrapshappen -
Okey dokey! I'm hoping that there are at least a couple of new treats out this year. We pretty much know the regular ones to expect (the gingerbread men, the holiday cookies and apples), but maybe there will be one or two new items.
Another vote here for 11/12! I am interested in new decorations or disappearing (NOS anyone) decorations from past years. You know me - I'll be happy with whatever you are able to share.
TK -
You were in favor of 11/12 from the beginning, so it looks like 11/12 is the popular choice - just to be on the safe side and not miss anything that Disney may put out overnight in the wee hours.
You just know I will be making a checklist of anything I notice that has disappeared (NOS is right!) from the decorations.
I am on the hunt for disappearing decorations all over DL! Toontown is another area I worry about - I have a feeling that things are going to be disappearing from there too. Something tells me that with the massive efforts put into BVS and CL this year, some other areas will suffer in terms of getting fewer decorations. Hopefully not, but Disney's habit is usually 'add something in; take something out.'
Starting tomorrow (Mon., 11/5), there will be a different theme every day as we launch the final countdown to November 12th! So keep those photos handy!
)! I am on a mission for all of us!
