Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #3!- HOLIDAYS BEGIN 11/12/13!!

[Sherry E]

Woohoo!! It's getting closer!! 39 days? Really?!! Yay!!!


Sherry-we will probably in the parks that Sunday too! We're talking about coming a few days early so dh can enjoy Sun and Mon in the parks with us, then we get a few more days after he flies home .

Not sure if we're doing DL or DCA the 8th, but if you set a time/place I can try to say hello too!! It'd be fun to meet Disers in real life!!

I've got some outdated Halloween time pics, do they count? I need to go find them to post them.

I only have CP pics from WDW. I doubt we'll be able to see it this year either, too crowded for me, I get a bit agitated in crowds . And the fam won't hang in there for it either...maybe we can hear some of it from down main St?

Julie --

Wow! There are a lot of us who are going to be there at the same time (or within a couple of days of each other)! As it gets closer to the dates and we all have a sense of exactly what we're doing, maybe we can pull together some sort of organized quick meet (I say quick because I know we will all be busily enjoying the parks in our first couple of days).

Sure -- because it's Halloween week, and because there are some Halloween Time things that no longer exist, they can work into the Holidays Gone By theme for this week! A lot of people consider Halloween to be the unofficial start to the holiday season, so go for it!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

We are doing the Holiday Tour on Wed (11/27) and the Discover the Magic Tour on Friday (11/29). The Discover the Magic Tour is only offered Fri, Sat & Sun, in case anybody is interested.

We are down to 25 days until our trip!

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet --

You, Kathy and I will all be at the same place! We should all meet by the tree in the lobby for a group picture or something. I'm not sure where ashnjam and ddwlms are staying but they'll be there on 12/8 too.

egritz and Lucrezia are there the next day.

I agree. I'd love to meet by the PPH tree!

 

[pattyduke34]

I have a couple of the set up getting ready right before..

 

[ksromack]

More awesome holiday magic!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...its-a-small-world-holiday-at-disneyland-park/

How fun! Each time I read something about the goings on I get more excited.....I've been busy making baby shower invitations for my niece/god child, which will take place while we are gone to California.....trying to get some scrapbooking of last year's trip done...playing with my Silhouette.....i've purposefully been trying to fill up my time so I don't get all freaky about our trip. The countdown app says I have 32 days! Wondering when is too soon to start driving my co-workers crazy. lol!

I agree. I'd love to meet by the PPH tree!

We'll definitely have to decide on a time......i like the idea of the PPH tree

Sherry, the lightning round this week is only for pictures, right? No code words during the daily rounds? Will the daily themes be required to be listed for this part of the competition?

 

[Sherry E]

pattyduke34 earned TWO more entries for her quick posting of the photos for the mini-theme. A new mini-theme is coming tomorrow!

We'll definitely have to decide on a time......i like the idea of the PPH tree

Sherry, the lightning round this week is only for pictures, right? No code words during the daily rounds? Will the daily themes be required to be listed for this part of the competition?

Kathy --

There are code words for all of the themes, including the daily mini-themes! Muahahahahahaha!! Don't look in the same spot each time -- I may put the code word in a different place in my theme intro posts, just to mix it up a bit. All of the themes -- there will be 20 in total by the time we get to the Holiday Cornucopia on Monday, 11/4 -- will be required to be listed as part of the code word challenge, along with all of the code words!

 

[Pesky]

Okay, I need some recs of what to watch in the Hallmark Channel countdown to Christmas. Definitely Mrs. Miracle but what else is good to catch? There are some new ones that look good. Need to fill up my DVR on Thursday as I have a conference this weekend! Hope the hotel gets the Hallmark Channel.

 

[Sherry E]

Okay, I need some recs of what to watch in the Hallmark Channel countdown to Christmas. Definitely Mrs. Miracle but what else is good to catch? There are some new ones that look good. Need to fill up my DVR on Thursday as I have a conference this weekend! Hope the hotel gets the Hallmark Channel.

Pesky --

Mrs. Miracle with James Van Der Beek and Doris Roberts is a good one in that extra sweet-with-a-hint-of-Christmas-magic way.

My favorites:

Farewell, Mr. Kringle (with Ben Stiller's wife and the girl who played Marcia Brady in the "Brady Bunch" movies, Christine Taylor) is on Hallmark on 11/5 and 11/6.

Most Wonderful Time of Year (with Henry Winkler and Brooke Burns, who used to be on "Baywatch") is on this weekend and next week. It's a nice romantic Christmas comedy, and Henry is the comic relief.

Trading Christmas (with Faith Ford from "Murphy Brown") is on 11/7.



Also on Hallmark this weekend:

Matchmaker Santa with Lacey Chabert is pretty good.

Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton, Meredith Baxter and her TV husband from "Family Ties," Michael Gross, and Jessica Tuck from "True Blood," is quite good. A magic book goes awry and chaos ensues.

On the serious side of things... A Christmas Visitor with William Devane and Meredith Baxter is a more somber movie, but very good - and it has a happy ending.

A Christmas Wish with Kristy Swanson is quite sad for a while, but has a happy, tearful ending.



I know that tksbaskets really enjoyed Hitched for the Holidays, with Joey Lawrence.

Another good one is The Christmas Pageant with Melissa Gilbert.

Moonlight & Mistletoe with Tom Arnold and Candace Cameron Bure is pretty decent.



The following movies are not Hallmark movies, but they are just like what you'd find on Hallmark and they are worth watching if they should pop up this season on other cable channels (I have found them on some obscure channels that I'd never heard of, along with Lifetime or ABC Family). Who knows where they might be airing this year:

Christmas Angel, with Della Reese, Teri Polo and Kevin Sorbo (a more somber film with a happy ending).

The 12 Wishes of Christmas, with Elisa Donovan (lighthearted fare).

The 12 Men of Christmas, with Kristin Chenoweth (a fun movie).

The 12 Dates of Christmas, starring Amy Smart, which Taylor/tayalltheway mentioned in his "life report."

Christmas Town, with Patrick Muldoon, who used to be on "Melrose Place."

 

[mrsw94]

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this, so Sherry if you need to delete, please do. I was wondering if someone who is going in November (but after the Holiday season starts) might be willing to send me some maps? I'd be happy to send you a stamped envelope. (I know paying for things on the Dis isn't allowed).
We are surprising our kids aged 5 & 11 with a trip Dec 14-17 and I'd love to include a set of park maps for each in the box they will open the morning we leave. The 5 year old especially loves maps and I think it might help entertain him on the 7+ hour car ride!
Thanks so much!!

Already got a response from @Mjmdiva. Thanks so much for the Pixie Magic!!

 

[jonahsmommy]

I would love to send you some maps. We will be there from Monday, November 11-16. I will get your addy when we get back.

 

[JediMasterNerd]

...Would you go to DL for one day on the 14th?

or

Would you brave the crazy crowds and go more then one day, Dec 21-23.

Personally, I agree with Sherry... If you go for only 1 day you have to cram everything you want to do into that one day --- and there's so much to see! If you go for multiple days then you're not as rushed to catch it all and if there are crowds you aren't as worried about it with the extra time.

J.

 

[ddwlms]

Hi, DebraDi!

Welcome!

I haven't seen you around the board in a while. Did you know that I deleted my TR thread? (I mention that only because I know you were subscribed to it at one point.)

Thank you for the kind words. That's very sweet of you. I have a feeling -- now that I see how many of my Superthread people are going to be there at the same time -- I will end up running into someone. I have seen other DIS'ers coming to or from the PPH in the past, even though I didn't stop them to ask them if they were who I knew they were! I think that fellow DIS'er Escape2Disney said she saw me last year as well.

I don't know yet if I will be solo on 12/8, but I will be with 3 other DIS'ers for a couple of hours on 12/9, in the mid-to-late afternoon.

I noticed a couple of days ago that your trip thread link was not in your signature and was wondering about that. I assumed there was just some temporary construction going on. Does this mean that the thread is gone forever? I still went back to it every now and then to either catch up, or to show off your pictures of BM. -to friends my age (47) because it's cool, or to my grown daughters so they can mock us.

We're staying across the street at DI&S. I have too many people to afford a DLR hotel this trip . -however, I got a pin offer in the mail, and was half tempted to book a night or two away from the group for just DH and I. Still pondering that one. At any rate, if a group meets at the PH I might be able to steal away and come join.

 

[Sherry E]

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for another theme in the rapid fire Daily Countdown to the holiday season!!!!

…13 Days Until the
Holiday Season Begins at Disneyland Resort!!!! ​

Each day this week – from Tuesday, October 29th through Sunday, November 3rd – there will be a new Disneyland Resort holiday mini-theme!! Unlike the weekly themes, the photos for the daily mini-themes may only be posted on the days the themes go up in order to earn entries into the random draw to win the $25 Disney gift card. If you don’t have photos to fit the daily themes, check back on the following day as there will be a new theme posted every morning (times may differ).

The weekly theme – which is currently Disneyland Resort - Holidays Gone By – is still active and open for photos from now through Sunday, November 3, 2013.

Several people may have photos to fit the daily mini-themes, but will they be able to post them in time to earn an entry? Let’s see if everyone can rise to the challenge and get their photos for the daily themes in on time. Muahahahahahahaha! Anyone who can get his/her photos in on the days the mini-daily themes go up [by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Standard Time] will receive TWO entries for each entry / contribution!!

Anyone who is not able to get photos posted on the day of each mini-theme but would still like to post the photos may do so when we get to our final weekly theme -- Holiday Cornucopia (on Monday, November 4th).


So…what will be our fifteenth overall theme (and second daily theme) of 2013? In the spotlight today are the beautiful, decorative and/or fragrant accents to the season…

In the Spotlight Today...

HOLIDAY FLOWERS & PLANTS!!!​

I think it’s time for a burst of holiday color, don’t you?!

One of the things that Disneyland Resort is famous for is its green thumb. During any month at Disneyland Resort – but especially during the autumn and winter holidays - you will notice that vibrantly colored flowers and plants are used to pack a powerful seasonal punch. The code word for today is: mistletoe. Disneyland’s gardeners and designers work year-round (and ‘round the clock) on the proper creative placement and upkeep of these botanical gems, including the topiaries, the parterres, the trees and a few very dramatic flower beds…but there’s no denying that at Christmas time they make the boldest statements.

The horticultural elements of the Resort are almost as impressive as every other meticulous detail. Stunning, eye-catching floral arrangements and lush plants dot the landscapes of the parks, serving to not only play a role in the overall ‘theme’ of the designated areas but also to complement seasonal décor. (Even the artificial flowers are beautiful!)

From the floral Mickey that greets visitors when they pass through the turnstiles at Disneyland’s entrance, to the flowers surrounding the Partners statue, to the striking poinsettias located around the hotels - holiday colors are abundant during the Christmas season!!

Today, let’s stop and smell the roses and post our photos of Holiday Flowers and/or Plants!!!!

September 2013


Because Halloween is tomorrow …

September 2011

December 2012



At the Candlelight Ceremony stage, yellow poinsettias were used as accents…

Some of the most beautiful, fresh flowers I have ever seen at DLR were located at the front of the CP stage. The colors were so vibrant and vivid in person…

Main Street poinsettias…

November 2012


Buena Vista Street poinsettias…

Cars Land popped with color near the Cozy Cone…

December 2011

​

Please feel free to post your Holiday Flowers & Plants photos today only. A new daily mini-theme will go up tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Also, please continue to post your Holidays Gone By pictures all week long (through Sunday, November 3rd, 2013), if you have them.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I'll be giving this thread a couple once overs shortly, and watching closely the week after Thanksgiving because. . . that time next year is our next vacation! We're going the entire week cause we've noticed the weekday non-holiday week crowds are noticeably lighter than weekend crowds.

 

[crystal1313]

Sherry, does this count?

That's all I have!

 

[soma151]

Me and my wife grew up in Tracy..its a small world after all...

 

[becd]

OK, I know this has been asked before but not the way I specifically am so bear with me please

We are WDW veterans, and my DH who is a Disney freak is being kind enough to allow me to take my DS-6 twins to Disneyland by myself for their first trip. We arrive Thanksgiving night and leave the following Monday evening (11/28-12/1).

Now here is my question: One of the twins loves ALL things related to Walt and absolutely is obsessed with IASW (he loves the idea of all of the different countries). In fact, he is the main reason we are going because, let's be honest, the IASW is WDW is a mere shadow of the original at DLR and there is definitely nothing special about it at Christmas. The other one is not in to IASW at all, but loves Disney.

Sooooo, here is my question: Given our limited time and the fact we have never done DLR, combined with my sons' ages, is the Holiday Tour something you vets think they would enjoy, or do you think our time would be better spent seeing the parks?

 

[ksromack]

OK, I know this has been asked before but not the way I specifically am so bear with me please

We are WDW veterans, and my DH who is a Disney freak is being kind enough to allow me to take my DS-6 twins to Disneyland by myself for their first trip. We arrive Thanksgiving night and leave the following Monday evening (11/28-12/1).

Sooooo, here is my question: Given our limited time and the fact we have never done DLR, combined with my sons' ages, is the Holiday Tour something you vets think they would enjoy, or do you think our time would be better spent seeing the parks?

We are WDW vets as well and this coming trip is our first time at DLR. We are definitely doing the Holiday Tour. Especially since you may be limited and given the fact that one of your sons loves IASW.....I think it's a good option for you. For us, just the reserved SEATS for the parade makes it worth it. The FP IASW and Haunted Mansion rides is just icing on the cake. I'm imagining that part of the actual tour is similar to Epcot holiday skits in that history of celebrating the holidays is mentioned....I may be wrong in regards to that. I'm really looking forward to the tour!

 

[PHXscuba]

Ok, here are my "holidays gone by" entries, in honor of Halloween!

PHXscuba

 

[funatdisney]

Just a few pictures to fit today's theme:









I could have posted these yesterday, but I got too busy to post. Maybe that is a good thing. I think these fit today's theme better: