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

[laurasvwee]

A quick question for those who have been to Disney already this holiday season...... I have green sequin ears with a red bow. I want a pair of red ones with a green bow for my daughter. Has anyone seen these available at the parks? I know WDW has a merchandise number you can call to order stuff (they have not been on Disneystore.com). Does DLR have a merchandise order number?

I only saw the green with a red bow so far but I spent the day in DCA. I'm hoping to find a cute christmas head band for myself.

 

[mom2rtk]

I only saw the green with a red bow so far but I spent the day in DCA. I'm hoping to find a cute christmas head band for myself.

Thanks! I think I saw them in a photo someone posted, but I'm guessing that was from a prior year.

 

[laurasvwee]

The Christmas elves where hard at work last night GCH has it's Christmas tree and garland all around HoHoHo



The World of Color was great last night at the end of they release giant snow flakes the size of big balloons. Me and my son had on our glow with show ears so they took us with my DH to special seating area that was very roomy

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

The Christmas elves where hard at work last night GCH has it's Christmas tree and garland all around HoHoHo

Oh I'm so happy to hear the trees are going up early! I'm glad we'll get to enjoy them our entire trip!

 

[Belle Ella]

A quick question for those who have been to Disney already this holiday season...... I have green sequin ears with a red bow. I want a pair of red ones with a green bow for my daughter. Has anyone seen these available at the parks?

I know WDW has a merchandise number you can call to order stuff (they have not been on Disneystore.com). Does DLR have a merchandise order number?

Unfortunately, no, there are no red ears with a green bow. It sure would be cute though! The ones we got this year are the same green ones with a red bow. And also, the merchandise guest services phone number is the same for both WDW and DLR. This coming from a stores CM (me), so I hope that helps!

 

[kirstie101]

Thanks for your rain opinion, Sherry! Thats certainly what I'm hoping for

 

[rentayenta]

The Christmas elves where hard at work last night GCH has it's Christmas tree and garland all around HoHoHo

This makes me happy. I love the GCH tree!

 

[dreamseeker9]

We are so ready or our trip, we lost power on Sunday night due to storms and are being told it will be back on Saturday. Staying at a hotel (it's weird staying at a hotel while not on vacation) until then because it's freezing in our home. I know others got it worse so we feel fortunate. On the other hand only 18 days left!

So sorry to hear you lost power, those storms a few days ago across the Midwest were intense! I hope you all have a wonderful trip!

 

[mom2rtk]

Unfortunately, no, there are no red ears with a green bow. It sure would be cute though! The ones we got this year are the same green ones with a red bow. And also, the merchandise guest services phone number is the same for both WDW and DLR. This coming from a stores CM (me), so I hope that helps!

What a big help Jessica! Thanks so much!

Janet

I broke out the suitcases today! Our recent Disney store purchases are washed, folded, and packed! I cleared all the memory cards on both cameras too. We leave in 11 days! What day do you arrive, Janet?

We arrive Wednesday the 4th. Our first day in the parks will be Thursday the 5th. What are your park days?

I need to still reformat all my memory cards and photograph my personal information on each again. I did add a 32GB card to the collection, but I have every faith I can fill them all!

No packing done here yet. But I have a master packing list put together, and all of our information and plans in a book. And my camera gear stays mostly packed all the time.

 

[ksromack]

We arrive Wednesday the 4th. Our first day in the parks will be Thursday the 5th. What are your park days?

I need to still reformat all my memory cards and photograph my personal information on each again. I did add a 32GB card to the collection, but I have every faith I can fill them all!

No packing done here yet. But I have a master packing list put together, and all of our information and plans in a book. And my camera gear stays mostly packed all the time.

By Wednesday we'll be in full park mode . Everyday will be park days although sat and sun we have no reservations or anything planned so we'll fly by the seat of our pants those days! Monday, Dec 9 we will probably just eat an early breakfast at Surf's Up then head to LAX.

 

[Disney Liz]

So excited that the Grand is all decorated! The tree and garland are just beautiful! We have also seen all the ladies of the View in and out of the Grand and at parks! Just browsed for makeup at Sephora beside Sherry Shepard!

 

[mrsw94]

So excited that the Grand is all decorated! The tree and garland are just beautiful! We have also seen all the ladies of the View in and out of the Grand and at parks! Just browsed for makeup at Sephora beside Sherry Shepard!

Because I have nothing better to do with my time I was wondering this morning if they were all staying at the Grand!

 

[tksbaskets]

It's so fun to hear about DISers busily planning for their holiday adventures! I'm calling tomorrow to get (hopefully) our Fantasmic! Dessert package.

We are within the 30 day mark now. That deserves at least one and a face wash with pixie dust

 

[KCmike]

Got back from Disneyland and California last night.

Highlights:
Christmas was in full swing and we had a blast burning the candle at both ends. Boy am I tired!!
Christmas parade and fireworks were fantastic.
Saw Billy Hill and the Hillbillies one last time on Saturday but Kirk was off that day which made me sad.
Got to eat at Club 33. It was great.
Converted another person to Disneyland!
Took so many pics my face hurt at the end of the vacation.
Crowds were busy but we managed to get everything accomplished.
Kids ate at Steakhouse 55 and gave it two thumbs very high up AGAIN! This was their second time visiting that restaurant.
I really like the Mad T Party in DCA. I hope they keep the party going for more years to come. It adds a great ambiance to the park.

Lowlights:
WoC was a letdown. We love the original. I think the original is one of the top nighttime shows in all of Disney. Winter Dreams isn't.
The TV show the View had blocked off most of the Castle and had equipment blocking off parts of the front of the castle. Bad form Disneyland. All of this was three days before they even started taping. Why?
Time really flies at the end of the night when your trying to capture night photography.
Our trip is over.

 

[twinky]

We're hitting our 30-day mark tomorrow, and I'm glad we'll have some time to hear back from everyone's trips. I was on the fence about WOC, and based on some of the feedback I'm seeing, we may just skip it this time --- the waiting can be such a challenge for the little ones!

Your report reminds me to savor the planning phase, as the actual trip always goes so fast! One question: Where was Billy Hill playing? The website just says Disneyland Park.

Thanks again for reporting back---very helpful!

Got back from Disneyland and California last night.

Highlights:
Christmas was in full swing and we had a blast burning the candle at both ends. Boy am I tired!!
Christmas parade and fireworks were fantastic.
Saw Billy Hill and the Hillbillies one last time on Saturday but Kirk was off that day which made me sad.
Got to eat at Club 33. It was great.
Converted another person to Disneyland!
Took so many pics my face hurt at the end of the vacation.
Crowds were busy but we managed to get everything accomplished.
Kids ate at Steakhouse 55 and gave it two thumbs very high up AGAIN! This was their second time visiting that restaurant.
I really like the Mad T Party in DCA. I hope they keep the party going for more years to come. It adds a great ambiance to the park.

Lowlights:
WoC was a letdown. We love the original. I think the original is one of the top nighttime shows in all of Disney. Winter Dreams isn't.
The TV show the View had blocked off most of the Castle and had equipment blocking off parts of the front of the castle. Bad form Disneyland. All of this was three days before they even started taping. Why?
Time really flies at the end of the night when your trying to capture night photography.
Our trip is over.

 

[KCmike]

twinky Billy Hill is still playing back in Big Thunder Ranch area. They had a special surprise at the end of the show which was kind of neat. I won't give any spoilers though unless someone really has to know then they can PM me for the info.

Please don't let my opinion take you away from WoC. You might enjoy it.

 

[siskaren]

Please don't let my opinion take you away from WoC. You might enjoy it.

I saw it online and I liked it.

 

[mom2rtk]

Got back from Disneyland and California last night.

Highlights:
Christmas was in full swing and we had a blast burning the candle at both ends. Boy am I tired!!
Christmas parade and fireworks were fantastic.
Saw Billy Hill and the Hillbillies one last time on Saturday but Kirk was off that day which made me sad.
Got to eat at Club 33. It was great.
Converted another person to Disneyland!
Took so many pics my face hurt at the end of the vacation.
Crowds were busy but we managed to get everything accomplished.
Kids ate at Steakhouse 55 and gave it two thumbs very high up AGAIN! This was their second time visiting that restaurant.
I really like the Mad T Party in DCA. I hope they keep the party going for more years to come. It adds a great ambiance to the park.

Lowlights:
WoC was a letdown. We love the original. I think the original is one of the top nighttime shows in all of Disney. Winter Dreams isn't.
The TV show the View had blocked off most of the Castle and had equipment blocking off parts of the front of the castle. Bad form Disneyland. All of this was three days before they even started taping. Why?
Time really flies at the end of the night when your trying to capture night photography.
Our trip is over.

Yeah! My advance team is back! I can't wait to hear more and see some photos!

I'm so sorry you got trapped in that View mess. I agree that's really bad form. And to think people complain so much about the crane putting up lights at WDW every year. I saw the castle photos with the View setup. Oy!

What a bummer about WOC! At least I never saw the original so maybe I'll love this version! Can you share a little though about where you stood, when you got in line, and whether you were happy with your "view".......

 

[twinky]

I'm weighing info from lots of sources (including my mom, who didn't love the original WoC and who I'll be with---we had a bad view the first time). As I mentioned, the biggest factors are my kids, who may be experiencing some jet lag and overall crankiness by that time of night. Queuing up beforehand may also be a challenge. I have to be careful not to overdo it in the planning dept., lest I have a major meltdown (x2) on my hands by 9/10pm (or sooner)...

Again, I appreciate your opinions! That's why I'm here!

twinky Billy Hill is still playing back in Big Thunder Ranch area. They had a special surprise at the end of the show which was kind of neat. I won't give any spoilers though unless someone really has to know then they can PM me for the info.

Please don't let my opinion take you away from WoC. You might enjoy it.

 

[beckykarstetter]

Two weeks from right now and we should be pulling up to the DLH. I think that everything is as planned as I want it to be (only a few ADRs, Holiday Tour and Fantasmic Dessert Package) and I'm ready to start thinking about packing. My three year old keeps telling me he's going to Mickey's house, so I think that he's ready too. We'll have six days in the park, so should be able to take it nice and easy and go at a toddler's pace. I don't know what I would have done without this thread helping me every step of the way. Bless you, Sherry and everybody who contributed their two cents!