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

[mrsw94]

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

Whooo Hooo!! One month from today!!

Although lately I alternate between totally excited and extremely worried.

We are traveling with my DD11 and my DS5. DS has ADHD empahsis on the H!
One minute I'm convinced we'll be fine, the next I'm pretty sure it will be a disaster!

Trying to keep a positive attitude!

 

[funatdisney]

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.

Sherry, here is the Disney Parks Blog about DLR's Thanksgiving offerings:

Have a Tasty Thanksgiving, Disneyland Style

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Sherry, here is the Disney Parks Blog about DLR's Thanksgiving offerings:

Have a Tasty Thanksgiving, Disneyland Style

Thanks so much for posting this, Liza!!!!

 

[Phoenixrising]

I admit it I'm clueless as to how warm to dress this time of year in DL. Do you layer, wear a light jacket during the day, then put a sweatshirt on in the evening?? Going from below freezing weather in Edmonton, followed by alot warmer temps in DL, has me debating how to pack, as I've never been to DL this time of year. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

I admit it I'm clueless as to how warm to dress this time of year in DL. Do you layer, wear a light jacket during the day, then put a sweatshirt on in the evening?? Going from below freezing weather in Edmonton, followed by alot warmer temps in DL, has me debating how to pack, as I've never been to DL this time of year. Any help would be appreciated.

Layering is best, in my opinion.

Coming from Arizona, and having incredibly "thin" blood, anything below 75 is "cool", and anything below 70 is "cold"!

 

[funatdisney]

Thanks so much for posting this, Liza!!!!

You are welcome.

I admit it I'm clueless as to how warm to dress this time of year in DL. Do you layer, wear a light jacket during the day, then put a sweatshirt on in the evening?? Going from below freezing weather in Edmonton, followed by alot warmer temps in DL, has me debating how to pack, as I've never been to DL this time of year. Any help would be appreciated.

I agree with Cheshirecatty. Layering is the best way to prepare for a So Cal trip during this time of year. It could hot (like today it was in the 80's) to cold and raining (like my DLR December trip last year).

 

[Phoenixrising]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll take a light windbreaker, and a fleece jacket to put underneath it for warmth, rather than bringing my heavier winter jacket. It's looking like temps will be warm enough (for me at least) to go with just a light jacket during the day, if at all. I leave in 9 days for Edmonton and 11 days for DL. Trying to pack and clean house for the trips is driving me nuts at the moment.

 

[ksromack]

Has anyone seen the trailer for the new movie starting Dec 13...Saving Mr Banks? http://movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks?cmp=wdsmp_banks_4d_google_media_Media-Ads_Media-Ads

 

[Pesky]

Has anyone seen the trailer for the new movie starting Dec 13...Saving Mr Banks? http://movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks?cmp=wdsmp_banks_4d_google_media_Media-Ads_Media-Ads

SO excited to see this! Looks great!

 

[Sherry E]

I knew the DLR Thanksgiving blog from Pam was coming last week -- I mentioned it here in this thread after I found out it was in the works! I wondered how soon (after the WDW Thanksgiving blog) the DLR piece would come out, but knew that the clock was ticking and that Thanksgiving was rapidly approaching.

So, since there was nothing added onto the end of it about DLR Christmas dining (as there was in the WDW Thanksgiving blog), I would expect a separate DLR Christmas (or maybe even a combo DLR Christmas/New Year's) dining blog to be popping up in the not too distant future...which should make many people happy, as Christmas Eve/Day menu and dining questions come up here so often!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Sherry, here is the Disney Parks Blog about DLR's Thanksgiving offerings: Have a Tasty Thanksgiving, Disneyland Style

Thanks for sharing this! Does anybody know if the Blue Bayou offering is dinner only or lunch & dinner? It says dinner, so I'm not sure how it's historically been.

 

[dreeger]

Thanks for sharing. We will be there during Thanksgiving and I had no idea what to plan for food. Now I don't know what to choose!

 

[tksbaskets]

We'll be at DLR when Saving Mr. Banks comes out. I'm really looking forward to seeing it!

Layering is best, in my opinion.

Coming from Arizona, and having incredibly "thin" blood, anything below 75 is "cool", and anything below 70 is "cold"!

LOL! Coming from Michigan my men will probably be in shorts the entire time! We usually start out with a sweat shirt that we regret by about 10:30 am.

TK

 

[Cheshirecatty]

We'll be at DLR when Saving Mr. Banks comes out. I'm really looking forward to seeing it!




LOL! Coming from Michigan my men will probably be in shorts the entire time! We usually start out with a sweat shirt that we regret by about 10:30 am.

TK

I totally get that!

To those coming from a cool/cold climate, the weather at the Resort must seem quite warm and pleasant--even when those of us from the Desert are bundled up well(and getting some strange looks)!

I wish I could get away from bringing lots of sweaters and even a heavier coat, but I know myself too well.

The second that sun goes down, I have to drag out a jacket and a scarf!

 

[mrs.ariel]

Anyone have some ideas for elf on the shelf in the hotel? We will be there the beginning of December, so no tree or presents in the hotel.....

 

[larina]

Anyone have some ideas for elf on the shelf in the hotel? We will be there the beginning of December, so no tree or presents in the hotel.....

We are going to start by sneaking them in the kids luggage so it looks like the elves snuck in themselves. Bring wrapping paper, or even just ribbon, and wrap the toilet before the kids get up. Bring window/dry erase markers and the elves write on the mirrors and/or windows. Our elves have been known to unpack suitcases and play with kids toys. I'll try to think of more.

 

[cali_crafter]

Our elf if going to leave little disney gifts like the Mickey Santa hats and disney ornaments each night. I like the sneaking in the luggage idea!

 

[tipovertiff]

I've been "visiting" here on this thread, "lurking" seems so odd.... Anyway, I called Disney Dining yesterday regarding Christmas Eve & Day meals. They do have the menus for Goofys Kitchen, Storytellers Cafe, & PCH Grill. For 12/24, only Goofys is a character meal. Not sure about 12/25? The CM did say all the reservation restaurants inside both parks are booked for both days!!! I had already made our reservations for WOC dining @ CC on 12/24 and Minnie & Friends for 12/25, SO apply I did! I asked when the menus would be online & she said "soon". Hope this helps folks. Sherry this thread is incredible, so thankful for al the amazing information from you and everyone who has shared here!

 

[pudinhd]

We were lucky winners of the Disney Parks Blog to see the Winter Dreams World of Color last night! They were also letting APs get FastPasses for the show. It was cute and lots of fun! Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, was there for the big premiere announcement!

 

[perlster]

Was the Knott's Merry Farm page finally up?

It's herrrrrre. An interesting addition is "Christmas on Engine 41"
On the negative side, looks like there will be no parade this year.

I haven't found any information on Toys for Tots yet.