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

[mrsw94]

Adorable!!

... and definitely go with the peppermint ice cream.

I vote Peppermint Wonderland the official ice cream of the Superthread, despite Disneyland not stocking it this year!! (Maybe if someone there reads this thread they'll see how much everyone wants it!

PHXscuba

I second it! I might have to partake tonight, although I'm trying to ration it!

 

[Astylla]

Adorable!!

... and definitely go with the peppermint ice cream.

I vote Peppermint Wonderland the official ice cream of the Superthread, despite Disneyland not stocking it this year!! (Maybe if someone there reads this thread they'll see how much everyone wants it!

PHXscuba

I admit the ONLY reason I even bought some this year was because of this thread. I regret nothing and have forgotten how much I love it

 

[rentayenta]

I've heard good things about the Holiday Turkey Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Maybe that will seem like you are eating leftovers if you had one of those

I'm so excited for the few of you that are in DLR right now.....It was a struggle getting through work this weekend. I still have to get through mon, tues, and wednesday at work....then I don't return until Dec 11 to work!

We fly in in the evening this friday and figure by the time we get to our hotel it'll be 11pm OUR time.....so we'll probably just crash. Then we decided to rent a car for one day and will pick it up saturday morning..... we had considered going to Catalina if my sister in law was going to go but now her plans have changed and they are spending Thanksgiving in Phoenix. Hubby gets sea sick anyway and we're afraid the ferry over to Catalina may make him sick so we've decided to spend the day along the Pacific at a few beaches. I've read threads about the beaches but most of them are several years old so if anyone has any opinions on Newport or Laguna Beach, I would love to hear them! I've touched base with a childhood friend of mine and we "may" be meeting her for dinner at Laguna Beach saturday night (she lives 20 minutes from there)....that would be so much fun as we haven't seen each other in 40 years! We'll return the car on sunday morning which will be very convenient since the Alamo drop off will be right by PPH (where we'll be checking in early). Whew. That made me tired I already have the ponchos packed. Sadly only one of them is a MM poncho. Hubby left his on main street at Magic Kingdom last december so he'll have to wear the cheap/crappy one should we get rained on

So, any opinions on the beaches? Last June we did the Santa Monica pier, Venice Beach, and Hollywood so I think a nice relaxing beach will be a perfect start to our Disney vacation this time!

Great idea about the sandwich. It's tasty, just needs more cranberry. Thank you.


I vote for Newport as well. Parking is a pain at both beaches. Crystal Cove though is just outside of Laguna and its gorgeous.

 

[rms123]

I'm curious why you think she isn't always there? What time of day did you see her? I'm thinking of posting a poll in the main board to find out of there is a time of day she is most likely to be there. DD2 loves Jack & Sally and I'm really hoping she gets to meet both!

We saw Jack come out alone today at 9:30 or so. Rode the train full circle and Sally was there when we got back 20 min later.

 

[QueenDoOver]

http://whyirundisney.com/2013/11/20/disneyland-candlelight-processional-music/


I finally found out who narrators are for processional. Now to decide if I want to try to experience it or not...

 

[tksbaskets]

I just tried the Peppermint ice cream today at big thunder ranch BBQ. Amaze balls. Thanks for the tip! (Posted while sitting on a bench near the castle eating gingerbread beignets and having a pumpkin spice latte) ;-)

Now this sounds like heaven!

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Oh my goodness, now I'm getting excited about our trip. I might even go find some Peppermint Wonderland ice cream to really top off the evening.

Cheers!

Love your decorating scheme!

I'll second Peppermint Ice Cream as the official treat of this thread! I am also on the hunt for a Mickey gingerbread man cookie in a couple of weeks.

 

[julieheyer]

Sherry and others going dec 8-12? Have you been checking the weather daily (like me?)? It changes every day!! Today's forecast looks great, no rain and 70's... Yesterday it predicted 60's and rain... Do I get a vote on which weather I'd prefer? :laugh: I'm getting a bit obsessed and at that odd point where our trip is coming up too soon now... I feel unprepared and oddly numb as its only 9 days until we leave. I've anticipated it for so long...odd. I'm sure I'll get a resurgence of excitement once thanksgiving is over and I can focus on it more.

I agree, the peppermint ice cream is definitely the treat of this thread! I too would have NEVER tried it w/o Sherry's enthusiastic pursuit of it. Thank you!!

Sherry-let us know if you'll be meeting/greeting nd Disers somewhere central Sunday the 8th. I'd enjoy meeting you too!

http://whyirundisney.com/2013/11/20/disneyland-candlelight-processional-music/

I finally found out who narrators are for processional. Now to decide if I want to try to experience it or not...

Sherry-looks like you got your wish.... Kurt Russel on Sunday!

 

[egritz]

Sherry and others going dec 8-12? Have you been checking the weather daily (like me?)? It changes every day!! Today's forecast looks great, no rain and 70's... Yesterday it predicted 60's and rain... Do I get a vote on which weather I'd prefer? :laugh: I'm getting a bit obsessed and at that odd point where our trip is coming up too soon now... I feel unprepared and oddly numb as its only 9 days until we leave. I've anticipated it for so long...odd. I'm sure I'll get a resurgence of excitement once thanksgiving is over and I can focus on it more.

Where are you seeing the forecast 2 weeks out? I can only find it 10 days out, which is only 12/6 (we arrive 12/9). Based on people's forecast for that time I just bought 2 pair of waterproof pants for both my DD2 & myself plus a stroller weather guard. I'm hoping that it ends up dry so I can return it all ($85 I wasn't planning on spending!)

 

[czmom]

Accuweather will show longer than 10 days. Also, check Wunderground.

 

[egritz]

Accuweather will show longer than 10 days. Also, check Wunderground.

thx, will do

 

[Sherry E]

I'm so flattered that a few people want to meet me! I'm really not all that fun. I'm much more fun here in this thread! I know I will miss some folks because I will be gone by the time they arrive (like Jenny, for example), but there are a few who will still be there when I descend on DLR.

If I am keeping track correctly, it sounds as if Kathy (ksromack), Kim (kmedina) and Julie (julieheyer) are open to a quick meet-up on Sunday, 12/8. I have forgotten if Janet (mom2rtk) is available on 12/8 too, but I think so? I have Janet's and Kathy's contact info, although, to be honest, my cell phone tends to malfunction at DLR and various forms of communication don't get to me until hours after they were sent. I also hate talking on the cell phone at DLR to coordinate plans (too much noise).

So, in the interest of saving time... I think that we should just pick a specific time and spot -- let's find a nice spot by one of the festive trees or holiday backdrops, so we can get a group picture -- and meet up at that time/place. Sound good?

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Bret --

Thank you for confirming that the peppermint ice cream is not there, and for checking on that for me! I had a feeling it was too good to be true when the person in the other thread said that there was a sign advertising it. I didn't want to get my hopes up!

Cheshirecatty --

I actually love brownies (I had a great one in Catalina back in July, and it was called something like "The Best Brownie Ever" in the shop where it was sold), but not with ice cream. I feel like it's too much richness, too much decadence, too much dessert, when brownies and ice cream get thrown together. I like to enjoy each one separately.

Julie --

I may miss the CP if it is raining, however. It will be cancelled. If Disney were going to really grant my wish, it would be "the Candlelight Ceremony narrated by Bradley Cooper..." but if it comes down to a choice between Blair Underwood and Kurt Russell, as I mentioned last week or whenever it was, I would choose the Disney legend as the narrator!

Kathy (FlameGirl) -- Are you still going to be at DLR on 12/8?

Mike -- Great photo, as always!

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[FlameGirl]

We leave the 7th. Didn't we miss each other by a day a few years ago too? So funny.

 

[David in Manassas]

OK - I got on the phone at 11 AM EST today - waited about 10 minutes...but I did get my 6 tickets to the Fantasmic Premium seating. Cried a little when I spent 360.00 for desert I will NEVER tell wife how much it cost

 

[mom2rtk]

OK - I got on the phone at 11 AM EST today - waited about 10 minutes...but I did get my 6 tickets to the Fantasmic Premium seating. Cried a little when I spent 360.00 for desert I will NEVER tell wife how much it cost

I hope you have an awesome time. And develop a case of total cost amnesia.

 

[FlameGirl]

Cried a little when I spent 360.00 for desert I will NEVER tell wife how much it cost

I think it's time for Disney to reexamine the pricing on the Fantasmic dessert package. They're getting the same price for a dessert box as they charge for a three course dinner at Carthay Circle with the World of Color fastpasses. Outrageous.

 

[dreamseeker9]

I totally agree on the constantly changing forecast driving me crazy! I love the weather and have been obsessively checking the forecast for the past few weeks. I pack tonight and fly to LA early tomorrow morning, and I'm still not sure what to wear next Monday or Tuesday to DLR - yesterday, the forecast called for a high of 71 and sunny next week. Today, the forecast is mid-60s, with Tuesday cooler than Monday. But the weekend forecast in LA has improved - high of 73 both days. But I'm sure that will change! I'm just going to pack a lot of layers and hope that I at least can wear my new DL t-shirt without having to cover it up for the entire day.

If I'm not on again before my trip, here's wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and I'll definitely report when I return later next week!

 

[julieheyer]

I totally agree on the constantly changing forecast driving me crazy! I love the weather and have been obsessively checking the forecast for the past few weeks. I pack tonight and fly to LA early tomorrow morning, and I'm still not sure what to wear next Monday or Tuesday to DLR - yesterday, the forecast called for a high of 71 and sunny next week. Today, the forecast is mid-60s, with Tuesday cooler than Monday. But the weekend forecast in LA has improved - high of 73 both days. But I'm sure that will change! I'm just going to pack a lot of layers and hope that I at least can wear my new DL t-shirt without having to cover it up for the entire day.

If I'm not on again before my trip, here's wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and I'll definitely report when I return later next week!

Lol! I wear a long sleeved t-shirt (black or white depending on what I'm wearing over it ) under my s/s Disney tshirts in the winter . Highly recommend it!

It's crazy how much the weather changes from day to day. I use accuweather, especially this far out, and it goes back and forth. Just a fun way to add excitement to the waiting time .

Sherry- I'm sure you're just as much fun in person . I'm good with a hotel, as I'm not sure which park we'll be in that day, and we don't have hoppers. . Maybe the ice rink area? But, like I said before, don't rearrange it based on me, I'll be with a big group and may not be in the right park or able to get away...but I'll sure try?

 

[czmom]

The weather forecast for next week definitely changes every day! I use Accuweather, weather.com, and wunderground. Today I am liking accuweather the best because it does not show rain.

We are just packing it all- jeans, shorts, short sleeves, long sleeves to go under the short sleeve shirts, jackets, hats, gloves, and ponchos.

As much as they say rain keeps people away, I really just want to see clear skies! The past 2 years at WDW I have had gray skies with drizzle. I'm ready for a rain-free, blue sky trip.

 

[aidensmom31]

Made my last two reservations for the trip which include Fantasmic Dessert seating Now I just need to surivive the waiting and packing part of the trip

 

[dreamseeker9]

The weather forecast for next week definitely changes every day! I use Accuweather, weather.com, and wunderground. Today I am liking accuweather the best because it does not show rain.

We are just packing it all- jeans, shorts, short sleeves, long sleeves to go under the short sleeve shirts, jackets, hats, gloves, and ponchos.

As much as they say rain keeps people away, I really just want to see clear skies! The past 2 years at WDW I have had gray skies with drizzle. I'm ready for a rain-free, blue sky trip.

I have been checking all 3 as well, and none of them agree! I also find accuweather to be the most optimistic.

Lol! I wear a long sleeved t-shirt (black or white depending on what I'm wearing over it ) under my s/s Disney tshirts in the winter . Highly recommend it!

julieheyer - thank you! I'm going to pack now, so I'll try that combo on and make sure it looks fine and is comfortable!