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

[mrsw94]

UGH! Hopefully it's nothing serious and just a quick bug. It does seem to happen right before leaving. My paranoia on this point has reached new levels with pertussis going around and a kid in each of the classrooms throwing up yesterday -- to the point that we aren't going to the library on Thursday for their popular (and crowded) reading with Santa. Hope he feels better soon and everyone stays healthy!

Thanks! He has a fever, I just don't know how high yet since there's still a bit of Tylenol in his system. So far it's just no appetite and a fever. If that's all it is I'll take it!!

briggscreek --

Same here. Even though I live in So Cal and have a better idea of what the weather has been like than others who don't live here, I waited longer than usual to even start packing because I wanted to see if the forecast changed. I didn't know if I would have to drag out a coat as well as a jacket, or just the jacket. I didn't know if I would have to bring an umbrella and a raincoat, or just an umbrella, or none of the above.

It probably depends on what you're used to and what what your tolerance for cooler weather is, but tomorrow it is supposed to be 58 degrees in Anaheim (the high temperature). Personally, I think it might be verging on sweatshirt or jacket weather for me if that is the highest temperature of the day, and then more bundling up will be required at night. However, I know that other people will be freezing if it is 58 degrees and will be fully wrapped up in winter wear all day. It is supposed to be sunny for most of next week, even though the actual temperatures will be cool (in the 60s).

Maybe long sleeves for daytime, and then get out the coats for nighttime? Again, it really depends on what you're used to and what your tolerance level is.

Sherry, I am a thin blooded Californian!! 58 and I'm bundled up with jacket, gloves and a scarf! I'm hoping for warmer temps next weekend!!

 

[siskaren]

Sherry, I am a thin blooded Californian!! 58 and I'm bundled up with jacket, gloves and a scarf! I'm hoping for warmer temps next weekend!!

Boy, you are thin-blooded! I would love to see 58 in December (right now my phone is saying 11 and I don't think it's supposed to get much higher than low 20s.) At 58, I'd be wearing a hoodie (and maybe carrying some lightweight stretchy gloves for night), but definitely not a scarf or "normal" gloves.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Sorry, pins.

Oh I wish I had seen these! My two older girls are dancing the Nutcracker this year (4th year) and I would have loved to buy one for each of them. Did they just come out or did I completely miss them? Bummer.

 

[mrsw94]

Boy, you are thin-blooded! I would love to see 58 in December (right now my phone is saying 11 and I don't think it's supposed to get much higher than low 20s.) At 58, I'd be wearing a hoodie (and maybe carrying some lightweight stretchy gloves for night), but definitely not a scarf or "normal" gloves.

I am such a wimp!

 

[Gisele]

Lol

 

[ksromack]

Quick check in! We're waiting for a table at steakhouse 55 for breakfast this cold, rainy morning. I went to Disneyland this a.m. Solo and let steve sleep in. Rode ISAW and star tours within 29 minutes then got to pixie hollow with a wait of 25 minors since the fairies don't come out till 9am. Met tinker bell and fawn . It started raining right after I left pixie hollow and I was getting hungry so I went back to room to grab steve for breakfast!

Btw, I'm pretty sick too . Started with a sore throat several days ago.....now stuffy nose and clogged head . I did bring some DayQuil and NyQuil tablets but not enough for a full course! We fly home on Monday early afternoon where it is cold/snowy/icy! Makes this cold rain here seem pretty mild!

Btw, the chairs are all set up for candlelight processional as of this morning. Now they are going to have to wipe them all down!

 

[dalstitch45]

Oh I wish I had seen these! My two older girls are dancing the Nutcracker this year (4th year) and I would have loved to buy one for each of them. Did they just come out or did I completely miss them? Bummer.

They came out on Thursday. Glad I got some.

 

[aidensmom31]

Hearing about all the colds people have been getting before/after their trips has caused me to start planning for the what if....I got a mini cold kit bought and packed in case we start feeling sick on our trip. We both got colds last week so I am hoping it will all be not needed but at least I will be prepared. Time is just flying and my trip is sooooo close I can taste the churros

 

[Sherry E]

I hadn't been feeling well but I hadn't gotten a full-blown cold yet. I was teetering on the edge. Whenever the weather changes -- especially when the temperatures drop down in December -- my sinuses, ears, throat, etc., seem to recognize that it's colder and react as though I am about to be sick. Sometimes I can reverse it and sometimes it's too late. I was able to reverse it this time around, however I can catch things at the drop of a hat.

That is what happened to me 2 years ago in December -- I felt a little ill, like something was coming on. I staved it off and was fine for a couple of days. The temperatures were quite chilly. Then, after being around someone else at DLR who had just been sick, I started feeling ill again. This time I got sick for 2-1/2 months with some sort of respiratory 'thing.'

So I am a bit leery about being around anyone who is in the full throes of being sick. I've gotten some of my worst illnesses after being in DLR in December, but it doesn't always happen.

 

[mrsw94]

I hadn't been feeling well but I hadn't gotten a full-blown cold yet. I was teetering on the edge. Whenever the weather changes -- especially when the temperatures drop down in December -- my sinuses, ears, throat, etc., seem to recognize that it's colder and react as though I am about to be sick. Sometimes I can reverse it and sometimes it's too late. I was able to reverse it this time around, however I can catch things at the drop of a hat.

That is what happened to me 2 years ago in December -- I felt a little ill, like something was coming on. I staved it off and was fine for a couple of days. The temperatures were quite chilly. Then, after being around someone else at DLR who had just been sick, I started feeling ill again. This time I got sick for 2-1/2 months with some sort of respiratory 'thing.'

So I am a bit leery about being around anyone who is in the full throes of being sick. I've gotten some of my worst illnesses after being in DLR in December, but it doesn't always happen.

Extra Pixie dust that you stay healthy!! I'm a big fan of a Jamba Juice smoothie with an immunity boost to ward off a cold!

 

[PHXscuba]

Thursday -- I was selected to be on the "Walk with an Imagineer" tour (Limited Time Magic) of Buena Vista Street today, thanks to Astylla posting a thread about the entry period for it, so that will be a perfect way to end the trip. Also, a ride on the Storybook Land boats should be in order as they re-open that day, I think.

All of that and weather with a "RealFeel" of 27 degrees on Monday night too! What more can I ask for in a holiday trip? Oh yeah, I could ask for peppermint ice cream but...can't have it all, I suppose!

Sherry, I'm excited that you get to do the Walk with an Imagineer tour! Perfect timing. I bet that tour will be full of people who appreciate Disney.

And I promise I am perfectly healthy and won't breathe on you! I am packing and took the bigger of my 2 carry-ons to have room for my bigger jacket since I hate carrying it on the plane. 24 hours from now I will be driving to the airport!

PHXscuba

 

[Sherry E]

Extra Pixie dust that you stay healthy!! I'm a big fan of a Jamba Juice smoothie with an immunity boost to ward off a cold!

Thank you, mrsw94!

I feel fine today -- no issues whatsoever, despite the cold, damp air. I was able to stop the symptoms or stall them. It's kind of like how a lot of people go into flu mode when they get a flu shot. Their internal systems react as though they have the flu. My system reacts as though I am sick when the temperature drops, but I can usually turn it around when I recognize that they are kind of like "false alarm" symptoms.

However, I am supposed to be meeting up with Kathy/ksromack tomorrow morning...and she is sick, as she just told us! I CANNOT get sick on the first day of my trip because ti will ruin everything else from that point forward. I won't want to do anything but sleep. So I will not be shaking hands or anything like that. I just can't risk it. I've had too much bad luck with respiratory illnesses in the past.

At least there is a Jamba Juice nearby!

By the way, I'm so happy for you that your trip is going to happen!

Sherry, I'm excited that you get to do the Walk with an Imagineer tour! Perfect timing. I bet that tour will be full of people who appreciate Disney.

And I promise I am perfectly healthy and won't breathe on you! I am packing and took the bigger of my 2 carry-ons to have room for my bigger jacket since I hate carrying it on the plane. 24 hours from now I will be driving to the airport!

PHXscuba

PHX --

Thank you! I wonder who else will be on that tour with me. I tend to think there will be many no-shows, so there may only be 12 or 13 of us, out of the 25 who were supposed to be there...which is a shame, as a lot of folks would like to do the tour and will miss out.

I don't know of anyone from the DIS who also got picked for my tour day, but Mary Jo got picked for the tour on 12/13 (I'll be home by then). I don't know of anyone else from the DIS who got picked for the Walk with an Imagineer tour, period, other than Mary Jo. I might end up on the tour with MiceChat or Mouse Planet folks.

It was raining earlier today. It is slowly clearing up now.

 

[marts35]

The Marts will be there enjoying with all the other DISers this week.
Here's Hoping for great crisp Christmassy weather, great spots for Candlelight,
Lots of Character sightings, great food and Christmas treats, many photos, lots of Wonderful friend and Family time, and all the other fun things you have all so diligently posted about. Blessings to you all and lots of Pixie Dust!

 

[czmom]

Well, we are back home after a FABULOUS week at Disneyland. It was such a great trip! The crowds were higher than I expected, and the weather was colder than I planned for, but we still had a terrific time.

We did not do any tours, and actually totally missed Fantasmic due to several factors, but we ate at Surf's Up (loved it!), Ariel's Grotto for lunch, and Blue Bayou. We saw the fireworks, the parades at both parks, hung out in JJJ, watched Viva Navidad, and got front row spots for WOC. It was SO GOOD! Plus, we stayed at VGC and our balcony had such a good view of WOC as well....we watched it from their several times. Oh, and we really enjoyed the carolers in the GCH lobby. On our day off, my daughter requested to go sit and listen to them. We would pass by them often, but she wanted to sit and hear the whole thing.

Because of the crowds, we did not get a chance to do Jingle Cruise or HM, and Pirates only once. That area of the park was insane. We all thought DCA was significantly less crowded. But we managed to do pretty much everything else and our favorites many times!!

I had the chance to meet Janet and her daughter, and it was fun running into them a few times.

I am sad to be home, but ready to plan our next trip!!

Sherry- thanks a million for this thread!

 

[crystal1313]

HeddyRuth -- The FPs are likely part of a specific hotel discount offer for AP holders that was going around a while back. The discount was 25% off a stay at any of the 3 DLR hotels (on select nights, during select time frames), along with a FP for everyone in the party and one voucher for a free PhotoPass picture. Not only am I getting that deal, but Kathy/ksromack got it too. A lot of people snapped up that discount offer this year because there were no good discounts last year. If your friend is not an AP holder and didn't know about that specific offer, then I'd say she got a special treat!

I got this deal too checking in Friday. DH and I already discussing what to use our fastpasses on! And I'm excited about the free photo pass photo!! Woo hoo

 

[KCmike]

Quick check in! We're waiting for a table at steakhouse 55 for breakfast this cold, rainy morning. I went to Disneyland this a.m. Solo and let steve sleep in. Rode ISAW and star tours within 29 minutes then got to pixie hollow with a wait of 25 minors since the fairies don't come out till 9am. Met tinker bell and fawn . It started raining right after I left pixie hollow and I was getting hungry so I went back to room to grab steve for breakfast!

Btw, I'm pretty sick too . Started with a sore throat several days ago.....now stuffy nose and clogged head . I did bring some DayQuil and NyQuil tablets but not enough for a full course! We fly home on Monday early afternoon where it is cold/snowy/icy! Makes this cold rain here seem pretty mild!

Btw, the chairs are all set up for candlelight processional as of this morning. Now they are going to have to wipe them all down!

Sorry to hear your getting sick. Here's a little added misery for you. KC is suppose to get snow tomorrow (Sunday). Hopefully it won't go straight East and greet you when you get home. Hope you had a great trip!

 

[Pesky]

Turns out my dad has to have surgery our first day at DLR -- a long surgery for his vascular condition similar to one he had a few years ago. I was picking up a get well card and then picked up a few others to have the characters sign too. Then a fellow mom who is a RN suggested to me a great idea. I'm picking up some kids' Disney-themed get well cards to have characters sign while we are there and then mailing them to another friend who is a RN at our Children's Hospital to address to an appropriate kid and hand them out. Thought that was an awesome idea to spread some pixie dust!

AND one week to go! Thank goodness because I don't think I can keep this secret much longer....

 

[briggscreek]

I have a reservation at Carnation Cafe on Monday at 8:30, but the park doesn't open til 9. How does that work?

 

[dalstitch45]

Just wanted to report the CP tonight was AWESOME!!! Thank goodness the weather cleared up. Blair Underwood was excellent. When the soloist does Noche de Paz, it gets me every time. We waited for two hours before the CP, but it was worth it. We got a good spot.

Sherry I hope you feel well enough to go tomorrow. At least it won't be raining. This was my perfect ending for my trip. We're going back to the cold and snow tomorrow.

 

[mrsw94]

Just wanted to report the CP tonight was AWESOME!!! Thank goodness the weather cleared up. Blair Underwood was excellent. When the soloist does Noche de Paz, it gets me every time. We waited for two hours before the CP, but it was worth it. We got a good spot.

Sherry I hope you feel well enough to go tomorrow. At least it won't be raining. This was my perfect ending for my trip. We're going back to the cold and snow tomorrow.

Yeah! I was waiting for someone to post about it! It's on my bucket list!