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

[mom2rtk]

Thanks Janet! I can't believe my wife and I have kept it a surprise. This past weekend we wanted to spill the beans but we held strong. Now I just have to make it through today and tomorrow. Thanks for the well wishes!

Be strong! It's going to be awesome!

 

[egritz]

Sherry, you had asked before and now it is official - all 5 days I took off work (including the preceding Saturday to our trip) ARE OFFICIALLY APPROVED! Yipee No last minute stress trying to get someone to cover my shifts!

Now just have to deal with potential morning sickness on the trip - I will be 10-11 weeks pregnant during our trip which is pretty much the height of when I was sick last time and it is already starting to set in now. Blah! But hey, Baby's 1st trip to DL, just in utero!

 

[hockey mom]

Can anyone answer a few questions for me please.

We are in Vegas Nov. 20 to 25th. I am dying to see Disneyland at Christmas.

1)- Is it worth the hassle for one day. I realize I could only do 1 park. If so which airport is closest.

2)- Is the parade during the day a Christmas parade.

3)- Is the park full decorated.

4)- Do they sell the nice Christmas hats- like tigger etc.

 

[figment_jii]

1)- Is it worth the hassle for one day. I realize I could only do 1 park. If so which airport is closest.

That's a subjective question! To me, yes, it would be worth it to go for one day if that's all of the chance I had. I would probably try for a flight into SNA (Santa Ana, John Wayne Airport). It's the closest, it avoids downtown LA, and it's not as unwieldy as LAX.

2)- Is the parade during the day a Christmas parade.

Yes, it runs at 5:30 pm (M-R) and 2:30 and 5:30 (F-Su).

3)- Is the park full decorated.

Pretty much, yes. I'm sure there might be a few things that get added here and there, but the majority of the decor is already in place. The Holiday season official started yesterday (11/12). So It's a Small World Holiday and Jingle Cruise opened, HMH has been open since HalloweenTime, and the parade/fireworks have started!

4)- Do they sell the nice Christmas hats- like tigger etc.

I know they have the traditional Mickey Santa Hat. I can't remember about any other character.

 

[hockey mom]

Awesome. Thank-you. I am off to check flights

 

[ToodlesRN]

From the Disndyland Food Blog:

THE DATES

Please note that these dates are subject to change. Additional dates may be added.

Candy Palace at Disneyland
Friday, November 29 (8:00am park opening)
Tuesday, December 3 (9:00am park opening) *Extra Magic Hour this day 8-9am
Friday, December 6 (9:00am park opening)
Tuesday, December 10 (9:00am park opening) *Extra Magic Hour this day 8-9am
Friday, December 13 (9:00am park opening)
Tuesday, December 17 (9:00am park opening)
Friday, December 20 (hours not posted yet)
Sunday, December 22 (hours not posted yet)
Tuesday, December 24 (hours not posted yet)

Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure
Saturday, November 30 (8:00am park opening)
Monday, December 2 (9:00am park opening) *Extra Magic Hour this day 8-9am
Saturday, December 7 (8:00am park opening)
Monday, December 9 (9:00am park opening) *Extra Magic Hour this day 8-9am
Saturday, December 14 (8:00am park opening)
Monday, December 16 (9:00am park opening)
Saturday, December 21 (hours not posted yet)
Monday, December 23 (hours not posted yet)
Wednesday, December 25 (hours not posted yet)

WOW if this is true we may be able to see them being made/get one!

Oh Im so excited to see the dates, I've been waiting for them to post the dates!! Im sure hubby isn't going to want to be the lines that early (we never make it for the magic mornings) So I will be up with my running shoes on, if anyone wants to meet with me that early and get our candy canes let me know! I have 4 dates I can shoot for!!

 

[Sherry E]

I put Kathy's gift card and Mickeybell's gift card in the mail yesterday afternoon, so I have no idea how long it will take for them to arrive from L.A. Be on the lookout!

I'm still waiting for the Disney Parks Blog to put out a DLR Thanksgiving Blog for this year (which I suspect may include a section about Christmas dining too, if my hunch is correct, or there will be an entirely separate Christmas dining blog). I saw that the WDW Thanksgiving/Christmas blog already went up.

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For any local/SoCal/Los Angeles people out there (lurking or otherwise)...

There is a holiday party this coming Saturday, 11/16 (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.) at The Children's Place in Farmers Market (next to The Grove) in L.A., and apparently "the voices of Disney's new movie Frozen" will be there from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. I'm not sure whose "voices" those will be. Here is a flyer:

http://www.farmersmarketla.com/media/files/ee73be379aafdfdb6c03d671ba91e3ce.pdf


Now this event must have just popped up in the last few days because I was combing through any and all info I had on holiday events at both Farmers Market and The Grove last week, to add to the Other Things to Do section of page 1. Nothing was mentioned about the voices of Frozen! All of a sudden, I saw this in the email newsletter I received today.

So, thankfully, Farmers Market is a pebble's toss away from me and I will most likely go there on Saturday to check out the 4-hour holiday party!


Also, this coming Sunday, 11/17 is the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, mini-concert and loud fireworks at The Grove (next to Farmers Market in L.A.). I always know that once it gets to be between 9:20 p.m. - 9:40 p.m. on the 3rd or 4th Sunday in November, I have to plug my ears or cover my head. The Grove even has to send out letters to us (neighbors) to subtly warn us about the fireworks so we won't be shocked when they suddenly start popping! (I don't know how the people in Anaheim can live with the nightly crackling and popping from Disneyland!) The Grove's tree is lovely, though -- last year it was taller than the tree in Rockefeller Center. Also, they do nightly snowfall for a while.

 

[farmfresh]

Finally! Just a month until we arrive. ..have F! and WOC dinner booked, a little tree organized for our room and some little surprises sent to our friends' room. Apps are downloaded, Ridemax is set to go.

So now I just have to....WAIT!

 

[ksromack]

Thanks Janet! I can't believe my wife and I have kept it a surprise. This past weekend we wanted to spill the beans but we held strong. Now I just have to make it through today and tomorrow. Thanks for the well wishes!

lucky! Can't wait to see pics!

I put Kathy's gift card and Mickeybell's gift card in the mail yesterday afternoon, so I have no idea how long it will take for them to arrive from L.A. Be on the lookout!

For any local/SoCal/Los Angeles people out there (lurking or otherwise)...

There is a holiday party this coming Saturday, 11/16 (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.) at The Children's Place in Farmers Market (next to The Grove) in L.A., and apparently "the voices of Disney's new movie Frozen" will be there from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. I'm not sure whose "voices" those will be. Here is a flyer:

http://www.farmersmarketla.com/media/files/ee73be379aafdfdb6c03d671ba91e3ce.pdf


Now this event must have just popped up in the last few days because I was combing through any and all info I had on holiday events at both Farmers Market and The Grove last week, to add to the Other Things to Do section of page 1. Nothing was mentioned about the voices of Frozen! All of a sudden, I saw this in the email newsletter I received today.

So, thankfully, Farmers Market is a pebble's toss away from me and I will most likely go there on Saturday to check out the 4-hour holiday party!


Also, this coming Sunday, 11/17 is the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, mini-concert and loud fireworks at The Grove (next to Farmers Market in L.A.). I always know that once it gets to be between 9:20 p.m. - 9:40 p.m. on the 3rd or 4th Sunday in November, I have to plug my ears or cover my head. The Grove even has to send out letters to us (neighbors) to subtly warn us about the fireworks so we won't be shocked when they suddenly start popping! (I don't know how the people in Anaheim can live with the nightly crackling and popping from Disneyland!) The Grove's tree is lovely, though -- last year it was taller than the tree in Rockefeller Center. Also, they do nightly snowfall for a while.

It sounds like this weekend will put you even more in the christmas spirit! I will let you know when the card arrives.....thank you again!

 

[Mickeybell]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest.
And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!!
I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!)

My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight.

We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

 

[mom2rtk]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest.
And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!!
I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!)

My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight.

We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

OMG! Buy a lottery ticket....... FAST!

Congrats again!

 

[dreamseeker9]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest.
And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!!
I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!)

My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight.

We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

That is sooo exciting! Congratulations!

 

[tksbaskets]

Tour the Jingle Cruise at Disneyland video. I really enjoyed hearing how the captains should present the new materials

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/video-tour-the-jingle-cruise-at-disneyland-park/

 

[tangledforever]

Congrats Mickybell!!!

Here's to hoping your husband is correct about luck coming in 3s!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest. And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!! I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!) My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight. We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

That is awesome! And yes, I sure hope you bought a powerball ticket tonight!




Sherry, please take some pictures to share with us from this coming weekend - especially of the tree at the Grove!

 

[julieheyer]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest.
And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!!
I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!)

My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight.

We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

Woohoo!!! Bonus trip!!! So happy for you!!! Enjoy it!! So magical!!!

I'm starting to make my packing list. Only a few more weeks!! I can't believe it!! Getting excited. I'll make my list, check it twice, then pack and re-pack too!

 

[AZlady]

I am arriving Saturday 11/30 (I am AP, so black out day). This trip is not about rides....its about Christmas.
So I want to see what I can get done or see on my black out day.....
I plan on visiting all 3 on site hotels (I am staying in one for the first time!!!) I plan on walking around DTD.
Any other suggestions?

I also never let my kids swim while visiting DL (we have a pool at home)....so I thought I would let them swim for a while in the hotel pool.

Thanks!!

 

[ksromack]

I am arriving Saturday 11/30 (I am AP, so black out day). This trip is not about rides....its about Christmas.
So I want to see what I can get done or see on my black out day.....
I plan on visiting all 3 on site hotels (I am staying in one for the first time!!!) I plan on walking around DTD.
Any other suggestions?

I also never let my kids swim while visiting DL (we have a pool at home)....so I thought I would let them swim for a while in the hotel pool.

Thanks!!

We are there that day too and also the day before (both are blocked out)....I like the idea of swimming. We are staying at hojo's those first two nights, though. We may go to Catalina that Saturday (see Sherry's trip report for more info on Catalina)!

 

[AZlady]

I wouldn't have enough time to take a day trip....I am showing up between 3-4 that Saturday....just looking for Disney related events near by.
When we go to DL....its all DISNEY.....no side trips to the beach.....(I don't ever let swim in the pool).
Maybe after my AP expires I will go to California and not go to DL

 

[MommyApo]

I feel like the luckiest most pixie dust sprinkled person on earth right now! First I won the wonderful gift card from Sherry for the photo entries contest.
And this evening I just won a trip to Disneyland from my local radio station!!!!
I cant believe it! We won 4/ 3 day single park tickets and two nights at a Disneyland Hotel! I was in the middle of making banana bread muffins when they called my name on the radio. I started screaming, I was so excited I was having a really hard time getting the numbers to dial right on my phone. (It took me a while to get back to the banana bread! Ha Ha!)

My husband says I'm really lucky right now and since things do come in threes he is looking forward to the powerball tonight.

We are really excited. I told the kids that now when our Christmas trip is over we don't have to be so sad because we will have another trip to look forward to!

That is so amazing!!! I am so happy for you and your family. I can just imagine how excited you were.

We will be there just after you! Arriving the 14th and leaving the 17th. Our 5 year old son will be missing 2 days of school. (as will our 6th grade daughter) In all honesty, 2 days at that age isn't a biggie, so don't feel bad! (I do a little bit, but more for the 6th grader than the Kinder). Mostly I feel bad that he'll miss some holiday stuff, but I think think the holiday stuff at DL will be much better!

We will be there the exact same time as you. I'm so excited we only have a month to go