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

[Rainasunshine]

Okay okay so I finally decided to post something on this most amazing thread! (as my DBF says I'm trolling the Disney Christmas magic but he is a huge Disney nerd too!) It is such a shame that we didnt run accross this thread earlier. All of the pictures and stories are amazing and beautiful. they are making us way more excited then we already are. (not sure if thats a good thing as soon as we leave we plan a new trip )

We are going to DLR from december 13-17 and we were invited to go to the CM party. is that normal? And does anyone know what to expect from that? We are just a tad curious

We normally plan our trips for the spring or summer so DL doesnt really change too much during those times. We like to try and find small changes or the over looked aspects of the park. For fear of asking an already asked question is there anything that we must absolutely have to do while there? This is my first Christmas trip and his since he was about four So we are pretty excited.

Forgive me but I am rather new to this I have a non christmas related question so feel free to ignore it but how in the world do you guys get those adorable countdowns and signatures on all of your posts? I can't even figure out how to uploud a picture
But like I said feel free to ignore this question

You guys are doing an amazing job with this thread! (I now must go back and finish reading it all )

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Okay okay so I finally decided to post something on this most amazing thread! (as my DBF says I'm trolling the Disney Christmas magic but he is a huge Disney nerd too!) It is such a shame that we didnt run accross this thread earlier. All of the pictures and stories are amazing and beautiful. they are making us way more excited then we already are. (not sure if thats a good thing as soon as we leave we plan a new trip )

We are going to DLR from december 13-17 and we were invited to go to the CM party. is that normal? And does anyone know what to expect from that? We are just a tad curious

We normally plan our trips for the spring or summer so DL doesnt really change too much during those times. We like to try and find small changes or the over looked aspects of the park. For fear of asking an already asked question is there anything that we must absolutely have to do while there? This is my first Christmas trip and his since he was about four So we are pretty excited.

Forgive me but I am rather new to this I have a non christmas related question so feel free to ignore it but how in the world do you guys get those adorable countdowns and signatures on all of your posts? I can't even figure out how to uploud a picture
But like I said feel free to ignore this question

You guys are doing an amazing job with this thread! (I now must go back and finish reading it all )

Welcome

I have provided this link to the Disney website with special features of the holiday season. Each land takes on its personality to celebrate the season as you will see in the photos. Eateries also provide their own special Christmas treats. There is also a great summary on the very first page of the thread.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/events/holidays/

The easiest way to upload photos is to create a free photobucket account and put your photos onto this, then you copy the IMG link into your post and there it is. I think you need to have had 10 posts before you are able to do this.

In your user CP there is a spot to click on signatures where you can create your own signature.

Enjoy reading. There is lots of great information and suggestions the whole way through. Lots of little treasures of advice.

Have a wonderful trip.

 

[jernysgirl]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to pop in and say hi! Things have been CRAZY CRAZY around here the last week or two trying to get stuff done around the house before we leave. But, I just wanted to say that I have been loving all of the new pics and can't wait to see it all, in just 2 DAYS!!!! I am so excited and looking forward to this vacation!

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

Have a few of CA from last year, bunch more at home somewhere.

 

[Sherry E]

Time for the Daily Countdown!!!

...Only 6 Days Until the
Holiday Season Begins at Disneyland Resort!!!! ​

Each day this week there will be a new Disneyland Resort holiday mini-theme!!

In the spotlight today is the enchanting, glowing, sparkling, icicle-covered icon of the Disneyland Resort Holiday season......


SLEEPING BEAUTY’S WINTER CASTLE!!!​

Please feel free to post your holiday photos of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle today!!!!!

​

Stay tuned for another daily countdown mini-theme tomorrow morning!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Interesting to see that we will be doing a lot of mini theme days since we are only a few days away till the Holiday season.

So here are my pics of Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle.

At night

 

[dalstitch45]

Just booked my Holiday Tour today for December 8. Yessss!!! Love the Winter Castle Pictures. Just have a question. When they do the Castle Lighting ceremony, do the lights go off completely each time they do it? Just curious so I can set my camera up if I miss it the first time.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Just booked my Holiday Tour today for December 8. Yessss!!! Love the Winter Castle Pictures. Just have a question. When they do the Castle Lighting ceremony, do the lights go off completely each time they do it? Just curious so I can set my camera up if I miss it the first time.

The lighting of the castle is before the fireworks. It is like close to about inside one hour until the fireworks start at its schedule time. The lights around MS Hub doesn't go out during the show. Remember that there are two shows before the fireworks, so get that camera set up so you can get both shows.

Here are two shows of SB Winter Castle that I have videotaped before the fireworks. It will also snow during the show so keep an eye for the snow.

Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle 1st Show, Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle 2nd Show

 

[dalstitch45]

Thanks mvf-m11c. I didn't want to watch too much of it to ruin it for me. It looks amazing.

 

[GrandBob]

Standard lighted Christmas castle pic:

But I prefer this one of the moon between the nighttime Christmas castle and the Matterhorn

Thanks for keeping this all going, Sherry! I can't always participate, but I love catching up when I can.

-Bob

 

[DizNee Luver]

The Candy Cane Dates have been announced with some new rules!!

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/11/08/2011-disneyland-candy-cane-dates/

I come in the morning of one of the dates...so I'll miss out & then it does it the day after I leave.....heavy sigh. Oh well.....maybe next time!!

 

[areweindisneyyet]

The Candy Cane Dates have been announced with some new rules!!

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/11/08/2011-disneyland-candy-cane-dates/

I come in the morning of one of the dates...so I'll miss out & then it does it the day after I leave.....heavy sigh. Oh well.....maybe next time!!

Thanks Laurie

We have one date while we are there. They look amazing.

 

[Dizneydaz]

I was there on Saturday night when they were doing the filming. Here's a photo of this year's castle. Not a great angle but it was the closest I could get with the New Years Rockin' Eve party going on.

And here's one of some of the lights in NOS.

Not the best photos but at least they are something.


Guess I know where I'll be at 5:30 on the 14th. Watching the premiere of the Christmas Fantasy Parade! There's a particular dancer I can't wait to see.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

My Castle shot

 

[KCmike]

I was late to the last theme....

 

[rentayenta]

No candy cane dates for me unless I add a day to my Hopper and even then there is no guarantee I'll get one.

 

[MommyWithDreams]

I can't believe I had never heard of the candy cane tradition. I'm going to miss out as well. Oh well. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed about the trip as it is anyway....fighting to get a candy cane just doesn't sound fun.

 

[rentayenta]

Because I am not getting candy canes, DS offered to do the Holiday Tour with me.

 

[LisainCalifornia]

We will be there on one of the candy cane dates, but I don't know if I have what it takes to stalk a candy cane.

I looked at the link that Laurie posted and had to to laugh at a comment someone left regarding the new rules of the candy canes:

Note to self: avoid Disneyland on those mornings. Candy cane fanatics are worse that pin traders, doll collectors combined. Sharing is caring so save me a tiny sliver please.

 

[MommiePrincess]

I'm sure this has been posted many times...but what time do the phones open to schedule the Holiday Tour? And it's not actual counting 30 days, but if I am scheduling for Dec 11, I call on Nov 11. Right??? Thanks!