Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[mvf-m11c]

Treats & Treasures (Food and Merchandise)

Treats














Merchandise


The WoC Winter Dreams ornament that was given during the AP Previews






Viva Navidad merchandise






Mickey Nut Crackers


Cars Land












Santa Mickey Popcorn Bucket

 

[Sherry E]

I have to say the alligator show does not sit easily with me even though they are rescues and I suppose it has some educational elements. I learned something new though. I had no idea that alligators will return back to where they were found. I have heard previously that Disney moves any alligators that turn up in the tourist areas. I wonder if they go to a rescue place or if the move is a little further away.

I could just eat that peanut butter pie. Time to cook dinner I think.

The beach looks nice and the colour of the water is just stunning.

Corinna

Corinna --

I'm guessing this ^^ ended up in the wrong thread? I was thinking, "When did they add in an alligator show to the Disneyland Resort holiday festivities?"

 

[Orbitron]

I was thinking, "When did they add in an alligator show to the Disneyland Resort holiday festivities?"

I was thinking exactly the same!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Corinna --

I'm guessing this ^^ ended up in the wrong thread? I was thinking, "When did they add in an alligator show to the Disneyland Resort holiday festivities?"

Oops, indeed. Serves me right for having too many threads open. At least it was a straight swap. Both posts are now in their correct threads.

Corinna

 

[tksbaskets]

Corinna --

I'm guessing this ^^ ended up in the wrong thread? I was thinking, "When did they add in an alligator show to the Disneyland Resort holiday festivities?"

LOL I thought the same thing

Our first holiday trip to DL I must have spent 20 minutes watching the Cast members decorate the apples

Perhaps you'll want to gnash on a loaf of bread while at DCA. (I often wonder if people buy whole loaves of bread and if so, where do they carry it while enjoying the park?)

Hello my pretty

More later when I'm able to look at last December's photos.

Great job Sherry! You make this thread so much fun.

 

[Disney127]

I love everyone's photos, please keep sharing! Food and shopping are two of my favorite things after Disney!

 

[petals]

I'm going to be soooooo broke after Disneyland I won't be able to eat until next year! Love all the merchandise pictures and treat pictures

 

[poppinspal]

poppinspal --

To be honest, sometimes the Mickey gingerbread cookies are softer, and sometimes they are on the harder side -- as if they have been sitting out for a couple of days. I prefer softer as well. The cookies are yummy. They are very popular -- they were very briefly discontinued at some point last year (November, perhaps?), and then Disney thought better and decided to continue them. On some trips I see the cookies in every single candy store. Other times I can barely find them in even one store, or I find 2 cookies and that's it!

Orbitron shared a photo of the cookie kit above ^^^, complete with cutter! I'm not sure if the cutter can be purchased separately as well (separate from the kit).

Thank you! I suppose I'll just have to get one and hope for the best! Gingerbread men are a big part of my Christmas tradition. My aunt makes them for Christmas Eve and then I have some left overs and hot chocolate out of my mickey cup on Christmas morning. So I'm very excited to make it a part of my Disneyland trip!

I saw the picture of the kit, it'll be worth it to me just to have the cookie cutter. I usually use the family recipe but a mix would be good for me to use with my niece as it's bound to be easier then the recipe I make.

I have another question looking at all these pictures. (Sorry first trip and I'm trying to get all the details I can! haha)

What is the Demitasse dessert? Just the mug had me excited!

Thanks for the wonderful thread!

 

[kylie71]

I will be photographing food cases this year! Lesson learned!

--Lori




Sherry, do you think the Walk In Walts Footsteps tour will be going on during the Thanksgiving week, and weekend? Or will it just be the Holiday tour? I would rather do the WIWF tour..... and go to the apartment.

--Lori

 

[rentayenta]

Best. Theme. Ever.


Loving the photos everyone. I'll post mine later tonight.

 

[Orbitron]

What is the Demitasse dessert? Just the mug had me excited!

It's a peppermint chocolate pot de crème inside a keepsake Mickey Mouse mug!

 

[pattyduke34]

WOW! I am loving all of the pictures...I am at 30 days and can not wait!..

from the tour..


Ok I can not believe I can only find one..I know I have more...when I get off work I will have to check my other computer!!!

 

[deserrai]

I saw mention of handmade candy canes? That sounds wonderful! Where might I find them assuming they are being made when we are there?

 

[tksbaskets]

WOW! I am loving all of the pictures...I am at 30 days and can not wait!..

from the tour..


Ok I can not believe I can only find one..I know I have more...when I get off work I will have to check my other computer!!!

CUTE nails!

I saw mention of handmade candy canes? That sounds wonderful! Where might I find them assuming they are being made when we are there?

They will announce the dates that the candy canes are being made. That morning first thing you head to the candy shop on Mainstreet in DL (may be a spot in DCA on different days) and can get a wrist band to come back and purchase. I'll post pictures tonight. We bagged a couple last year. I'm not a candy cane connoisseur but these were delish!

Here is the information from LAST year:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/11/08/dining-in-disneyland-2013-disneyland-candy-cane-dates/

 

[poppinspal]

It's a peppermint chocolate pot de crème inside a keepsake Mickey Mouse mug!

Thank you! Sounds delicious to me!!

 

[tmfranlk]

Man I came in on a delicious note! I may blow the food budget on sweet treats at this rate.

We will be in the Anaheim area Dec 23-27 this year and will have two days at Disneyland. I'm leaning to Dec 24 at DL and 26 at DCA. I know we're looking at major crowds, but I'm not sure the best way to prepare our plans. We lived 10 minutes away for two years a decade ago so are very familiar with the parks. We've visited several times since then with a day in each park so we know that aspect pretty well also. The Christmas crowds, however, have me concerned.

Should I consider RideMax or Touring Plans for this trip to maximize our time and experience? Since we're annual to bi-annual visitors we don't have to feel like we want to "see it all," but at the same time we always have so much we want to do. Holiday season things will be must-dos as will some character greets. Plus, DD4 is finally tall enough for the 40" rides so we want to hit some of her "firsts" as well.

I'd welcome any suggestions on the best way to attack our plans. Our park visiting party will be me, DD11 and DD4.

Thanks all!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Yesss I was waiting for this week. Thank you.
Btw now i'm hoping to come up with more cash for treats. I'm thinking of canceling my monto cristo at CO so i can have 30 more for treats.

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[mvf-m11c]

Where is the best place to see the parade with the least amount of waiting?

As for the best place to see "A Christmas Fantasy" parade with little wait time is watching it at It's a Small World Plaza. I would say this is one of the best places to watch the parade with little wait time. I have shown up about 30 minutes until the parade (1st parade) started and got a front row spot. You can even show up about in a few minutes (depends on the crowd levels) and get a good spot to see the parade. The busiest will be Main Street from Town Square all the way to the Hub area.

To your questions, Bret/mvf-m11c would be a good one to tackle the fireworks question!

As for "Believe...In Holiday Magic" fireworks, the best spot to watch the fireworks is in front of Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle. But it will require wait time that can be up to 2+ hours (bench, curb side or up at the rope off area). You can still be able to get a spot on the road for the fireworks about an hour to hour and a half until the fireworks start. There are a lot of different places to watch BIHM fireworks around DL but this that is the best to watch the fireworks. Seeing the show in front will also get you the full effects of fireworks launching around SB Winter Castle.

 

[HappiestHaunt]

Does Christmas Day Dinner ADRs open on 10/26?

 

[purplecrush]

purplecrush --

Kristin Davis -- yes, that's the other "3 Days" movie I was thinking of!

Sorry, I could have looked it up, but was at the gym, on the treadmill typing that, and it took everything I had to not fall off!!

I just adore that movie!