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

[crystal1313]

Hi Guys!

Sherry, I hope you get Kurt Russell! That would be awesome! He seems like such a nice person =) I remember hearing that Kate Hudson was at DL last year when he narrated too. I'm kinda sad we won't be able to see a CP this year. Last year was my first time watching it and we lucked out and got seats (we were in the standing section and there were extra seats and a nice CM let us all take them) I totally fell in love with the CP. It blew me away and was very moving and emotional for me. Maybe next year =)

So we are going Dec 13 & 14 and were really debating doing a WOC dinner...but having a hard time justifying the cost. And the fact that my DS4 always falls asleep during WOC! LOL. So now thinking of maybe not even trying to watch the show....for those that have seen it, is it worth it? Also thinking of maybe doing dinner at BB instead. Kids have never been.

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks for posting the picture. It looks like the seating has changed since we were there last October. I know we sat down in front on the PP side and didn't to a dining package, but it looks like those have now changed to red. I'm a little bummed. We really enjoyed those seats because there was plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable for the kiddos. It was also pretty warm while we were there, so the little bit wet we got was fine. Guess I need to go do some reading on the WOC Superthread!!

I think the sectioning on that map is a little out of date. The map on the WOC Superthread has more yellow. I'm thinking that extra red is from when they used to sell dinner boxes and needed more reserved room. I posted this one because it has numbered sections throughout so maybe Mike can identify for me where he was.

 

[Sherry E]

I was going to hold off on posting more photos for a bit (after my previous 5 installments of photos from last Friday's DLR visit), but it seems like it's taking a while for anyone else to post photos here (many people have either not taken their trips or returned from their trips just yet).

I had already gone through these Jingle Jangle Jamboree pictures and separated them the other day, so I might as well post them.

This is the little cabin where Santa used to greet guests daily, before the Reindeer Round-Up became the Jingle Jangle Jamboree in 2012. There are still some cute reindeer knick-knacks inside the cabin, but Santa usually sits at an outside photo spot now. I've only seen Santa outdoors at the JJJ last year and this year, but apparently he does still occasionally meet guests inside the cabin (as evidenced by at least one photo I've seen on this board), though I don't know when or why he sometimes goes inside (on non-rainy days)...

The reindeer are gone, but the reindeer decor lives on...

There are lots of rustic holiday touches everywhere...

The daily schedule...

The famous Candy Cane cotton candy, which doesn't taste like candy canes...

Love the rope snowflakes...

I love these posters/banners of the reindeer playing games!

The games...

There were not a lot of people around the Jamboree...

Over at the petting zoo...

At the stage, someone left a few presents for Billy Hill & the Hillbillies...

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[mvf-m11c]

Very nice pictures from JJJ Sherry. It won't be too long for me to get the pictures of the Holiday season at the DLR.

Does the "snow" on Main Street happen after the Castle Lighting or only after Fireworks?
The last time we were there for the Holidays, Fireworks were cancelled due to winds so instead they did an additional Castle Lighting and there was snow after that. Wasn't sure if thats the norm or not.

We leave Saturday morning for our quick trip. Snow on Main street is my biggest priority!

It does snow at the MS Hub area during the show of "Wintertime Enchantment Holiday Lighting" at Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle and it also snows after "Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks is over.

 

[czmom]

Thanks for posting the pictures Sherry! It has been a rough past 4 weeks for me, and seeing those made me smile and get excited.

Can't believe we are down to single digits now!!! 9 more days

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks for posting the pictures Sherry! It has been a rough past 4 weeks for me, and seeing those made me smile and get excited.

Can't believe we are down to single digits now!!! 9 more days

I hope Mickey sprinkles you with all sorts of pixiedust!

 

[Sherry E]

crystal1313 --

Thank you! I'm hoping that I will have the same magical CP experience if I stand in a mass of people to watch it as I had with seats last year. Those seats really made a big difference (as you know first-hand) because I could get closer to see what was happening onstage!



Bret --

Thank you! Have a great time on your trip. I know you will. I have a feeling I can guess what the surprise might be, even though I don't know for sure.

Even better is that the GCH and PPH trees are up now, so maybe you can sneak away to snap some photos! Apparently the PPH tree now has shell ornaments so I am wondering if it has changed since last year.



czmom --

Thank you! I purposely did not post any character photos or Billy Hill photos from the JJJ because I had a feeling that KCmike (and Bret too!) would come through with some great shots of those aspects of the Jamboree. So I just tried to post some of the "other stuff."

I hope your trip is wonderful!

 

[kmedina]

Yes, I am referring to Hollywood and Hiland. I always call it a mall, because it looks like a mall minus the tiny restrooms. Most malls have more toilets. We love The French Crepe Company, and the mall has one.

 

[mrsw94]

I am finally getting my butt in gear to get our 'extras' ready for the trip. Thought I'd give you all a peak. We are on a budget, so will be bringing our lunch in with us. Something to make PB&J's a bit more exciting. For the kiddos I have a Mickey cookie cutter so they'll get a fun shape.

 

[tksbaskets]

TK --[/B]
Thank you!

I remember that you saw Gary Sinise last year (and I remember that you were sick). He was the narrator at DLR's CP in 2011, but I did not see the CP that year. I think that seeing the CP on Christmas Day would be magical (not if you're sick, though)!

I just don't know when or if the names will be officially announced or confirmed, and if they are I am not sure if Kurt Russell will narrate on my night. Again, nothing against Blair Underwood but I'd rather see someone who is part of Disney's family narrating the CP.

P.S. I'd better not get sick on this trip -- I have a Club 33 visit planned, as well as my usual photo-taking extravaganza. Last year it was all about the masks in NOS. This year, who knows what discoveries are waiting for me? Lol.

Let's hope we are both in robust health when we travel to the Happiest Place on Earth!!

I enjoyed the pictures from Big Thunder Ranch!

 

[ksromack]

Thanks! I'll probably book SS for our arrival. I'm thinking of taking a taxi back on our last day. We're trying to eat Surf's Up that morning before leaving for our 12:40 flight. I think our ADR is at 8. Hopefully that leaves enough time.
Well..... new wrench in the works. WOC is at 9 and 10:15. I won't make it until 10:15. With the time change and us being at the parks all day (EE on) I'll be falling over asleep by then. So it has to be 9 PM. Well, I'm just figuring out this AP LTM thing. I thought the AP holders got into the show, but the GP was admitted too. From what I'm reading, that's not the case? If so, then that really ticks me off, as it is listed on the general DL calendar. So it appears that takes 12/6 off the table for us.

I'm really ticked off that instead of getting something extra in the parks for LTM that week, I apparently get less.

Our latest plan had been to actually try and watch on both the 6th and the 9th. (once down front from the wet zone, the other from whatever spot we chose from blue or yellow). So much for that.

OMGoodness! I don't know anything. About the LTM and WOC. I'm at work right now at lunch. What's the "deal"? Both dh and I will have APs once we check in to PPH

 

[mom2rtk]

OMGoodness! I don't know anything. About the LTM and WOC. I'm at work right now at lunch. What's the "deal"? Both dh and I will have APs once we check in to PPH

They have taken certain shows from the schedule and apparently reserved all the spots for AP holders. You have to line up at park open I think, and you also get an ornament:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/world-of-color-winter-dreams-for-passholders/

Maybe at least you can get some benefit from it. All it did for me was take the show that fits my schedule best right off the table.

 

[becd]

I do not know if these are booked well in advance, but a friend of mine who was traveling at the same time we are, just cancelled her Kids Suite with a bunk bed and a King Bed reservation at Howard Johnson 11/28-12/1. Wanted to let the board know in case someone else might want to grab it.

 

[ksromack]

They have taken certain shows from the schedule and apparently reserved all the spots for AP holders. You have to line up at park open I think, and you also get an ornament:

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/world-of-color-winter-dreams-for-passholders/

Maybe at least you can get some benefit from it. All it did for me was take the show that fits my schedule best right off the table.

I'm confused. So they added shows in those days? We have the dinner package booked for dec 4 and that WOC was supposed to be at 8:15! Maybe I'll just cancel that as it sounds like we could get as good of viewing by not spending so much $$ at Carthay Circle and be stuck with a Pre-Fix menu.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm confused. So they added shows in those days? We have the dinner package booked for dec 4 and that WOC was supposed to be at 8:15! Maybe I'll just cancel that as it sounds like we could get as good of viewing by not spending so much $$ at Carthay Circle and be stuck with a Pre-Fix menu.

Maybe they added a second show to nights that only had 1 originally scheduled, but took over the first show on the nights with 2 already scheduled? Geez, they make this hard.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

mrsw94-those sandwich boxes are so cute! I you paint them or make a transfer of some sorts to place on the containers?

Sherry-you made my day by posting the JJJ menu, I'm excited to see the apple burrito is still around for the holidays! I'll be adding that to my snack list.

 

[kirstie101]

Sherry - Thank you so much for the JJJ pictures! I'm so excited now! Can't wait to buy the kids a gingerbread cookie to decorate while I sip hot cocoa!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm really looking forward to JJJ. Thanks for the sneak peek Sherry!

 

[kylie71]

Love the pics, Thank You Sherry!
5 days out now, and I will come back with lots of pictures, I promise!!


--Lori

 

[julieheyer]

Sherry-thanks for the shuttle info! Dh will need a ride to the airport Monday night dec 9 (my dd's and I will still be enjoying the parks. We decided it was worth the cost to not miss as much ark time .) I'll look into that one. And thanks for the JJJ pics! I don't see the monte cristo bites listed there? I can't member if they were from a different cart? I think they may have been?

So jealous of those of you going tomorrow or really soon!! I was there this time last year with our best friends! Truly magical!! Can't wait to go back!!