Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

And the Disney Floral site, has the Christmas offerings up now...these are items that can be ordered and placed in on-site rooms.

http://disneyland.disneyfloralandgifts.com/category/holidays/christmas+2014.do?nType=1

I've always loved those little tabletop trees with all the ornaments (even though, unless I am imagining it, the trees have gotten smaller over the years), and I would love to have one sent to a Disney hotel room, but, wow, those prices are steep! Yikes!

 

[krispin41]

I've always loved those little tabletop trees with all the ornaments (even though, unless I am imagining it, the trees have gotten smaller over the years), and I would love to have one sent to a Disney hotel room, but, wow, those prices are steep! Yikes!

It's funny because on the DW side of the website, they offer a smaller tree at a lower price...I totally want one in my room, but will opt on buying one in the park and having it shipped home.

 

[Misskitty3]

Sherry - I don't know what to think about the Frozen rumors....seems like a lot of work and effort for such a short amount of (holiday) time.

That little Xmas tree is adorable but for $385, I will need to pass. Where can you buy these in the park?

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry - I don't know what to think about the Frozen rumors....seems like a lot of work and effort for such a short amount of (holiday) time.

That little Xmas tree is adorable but for $385, I will need to pass. Where can you buy these in the park?

I suppose that if the rumor is true about the Frozen stuff lasting until May 2015, the work and effort would be more worthwhile -- but I just can't figure out why they would get such a late start during the holiday season.

The in-room Christmas trees can't be bought in the parks, but you can get these miniature trees for about $30 (not including any discounts) at World of Disney, the Showcase shop, the China Closet and pretty much any of the main gift shops around DLR:

These trees have been very popular for several years!

 

[NewbieMouse]

The in-room Christmas trees can't be bought in the parks, but you can get these miniature trees for about $30 (not including any discounts) at World of Disney, the Showcase shop, the China Closet and pretty much any of the main gift shops around DLR:

These trees have been very popular for several years!

I have never seen those Sherry - I will have to get one this year! They look like they're around 10" tall?

so many sweet options so little belly room

I've added an extra day just for food this year

 

[Sherry E]

I have never seen those Sherry - I will have to get one this year! They look like they're around 10" tall?

NewbieMouse --

I can't believe you've never seen the tiny trees in your last few years of visiting during the holidays! They've been around every year, usually in quite a few shops. I keep expecting them to suddenly disappear (as most pieces of good Disney merchandise do after a while), but they were there last holiday season as well. I first saw them in 2010, though they may have been there in 2009 too.

I am trying to visualize the tree (can you believe I've never bought one?), and I think the trees are slightly taller than 10" -- not by much, though. They could be 11 or 12 inches, possibly. No taller than that, though -- and they very well could be 10" and I am just misremembering their height.

Sherry, You have a way with words. I love how you make sense out of everything. Disneyland is deed a fantasy we all love and share the magic of. Thank You so much for your thoughts and input.
I am impatiently waiting for more signs of Christmas.... The China Closet is a favorite store to browse of mine... to cut through, get out of the crowd, and just enjoy!



Lori

Lori --

Thank you for the kind words!

I certainly can't claim to make sense of everything, but some things -- within the Disney realm -- can make sense if we suspend a bit of disbelief and go along with the fantasy!

Now if Disney starts stringing Christmas lights on the giant Mickey Pumpkin in Town Square, then that may be hard to rationalize!

 

[perlster]

 

[Misskitty3]

Those little trees are adorable! Looks like they come with their own storage tube too!

 

[Sherry E]

perlster --

Pumpkin Spice is hanging on for dear life, despite the fact that its time to shine is dwindling.

I got that email from Earl of Sandwich, and as I stared at the photo -- never having tried the peppermint brownie -- I wondered if the brownie itself has peppermint flavoring, or bits of peppermint baked into it, or if it's just called a peppermint brownie because the bits of crushed candy are sprinkled on top.

Have you ever tried it? I've seen it at EOS in the past but didn't get it, and then when I wanted to get it they were out of stock for the night.

Those little trees are adorable! Looks like they come with their own storage tube too!

Misskitty3 --

Yes -- the green tube comes with it! Now that I've posted the photos, hopefully those tiny trees will be back this year. I figure, they've been there for at least the last 4 holiday seasons (if not longer), so there is a good chance they will be back again.

 

[OHBelle]

These trees have been very popular for several years!

So cute! I may need to pick one of these up in December!

 

[Sherry E]

Anyone here who is visiting Disneyland Resort in the last couple of days of the holiday season (the season ends after 1/6/15) and beyond -- and who has a Disney Visa -- can "save 25% on select rooms on most weekday stays (Sunday-Thursday) and 10% on most weekend stays (Friday-Saturday) at a Disneyland Resort hotel (subject to availability)."


Booking Period:
10/22/2014 – 3/5/2015

Travel Dates:
1/4/2015 – 3/26/2015

Travel must be completed by March 27, 2015.


Call 800-450-4002 to book -- and remember, you have to book with your Disney Visa!!

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So cute! I may need to pick one of these up in December!

Tracy --

I think that at least a few of us here will be heading out to DLR in November, when the season begins, and can look for the trees. Hopefully they will be back on the shelves this year. We can then report back to those who are headed to DLR for the holidays later in November and December!

Oh, by the way, Countdown Until Christmas now has the Hallmark movie schedule filled in as far as November 23rd -- HERE. They have not yet added in One Christmas Eve on November 30th, but that will be added in eventually.

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[purplecrush]

Drats! My budget keeps getting bigger and bigger.....now I need that adorable tree!! Hubby doesn't need to eat, right......

 

[Sherry E]

Drats! My budget keeps getting bigger and bigger.....now I need that adorable tree!! Hubby doesn't need to eat, right......

Right!

 

[lucysmom]

We bought the in-room tree two years ago. It did not come with lights, but the ornaments were gorgeous. So, last year we brought the tree back with us and we brought lights to string on the branches. The tree will come with us again this year. If you spread out the price over several years, the tree becomes more affordable! The tree that is being sold this year is very cute, but I would not like the frame ornaments because I would not have pictures to put in them until I got home. We wanted a tree for our room. The tree we got was full and elegant, and magical. If I am remembering correctly, it also came with a box of chocolates.

 

[ashnjam]

Tigger Tail is a must have for me!



And I hope this counts as it was my favorite “treat” the Uh Oa! at Trader Sams.

 

[Sailorwife]

I have to say I LOVE this thread! I have started a list of things to look for & I just hope my credit card can keep up!

DD, DN, & I leave November 11th for 5 days at the GCH. ADR's are made, Holiday Tour & Fantasmic Dessert Package are booked, & PhotoPass+ has shipped! Now, just waiting on my paperwork from Disney!!

Thank you Sherry E for all your great information! We are so excited for our 1st DL trip!

 

[Sherry E]

Tigger Tail is a must have for me!



And I hope this counts as it was my favorite “treat” the Uh Oa! at Trader Sams.

ashnjam --

Yep -- it counts! And wow! That is some treat! I can also see a Christmas stocking on the wall in the background at Trader Sam's!!

 

[petals]

I'm sad that the rumours about Frozen stuff starting say it wouldn't start until December sometime. I miss out by a month

Also I doubt this counts as an entry because we got this in Paris but I noticed a Santa Mickey in someone elses pictures that I have

He's to cute and I saw some merchandise pics floating around where there's a Minnie holding Duffy out this year that matches him.

I've added an extra day just for food this year

I loled! I'm hoping to bring some disney treats home this year. To help with the Disney withdrawal symtoms when I've to leave and all that

 

[ashnjam]

Ha! Sherry E i knew you would spot that!

 

[NewbieMouse]

NewbieMouse --

I can't believe you've never seen the tiny trees in your last few years of visiting during the holidays! They've been around every year, usually in quite a few shops. I keep expecting them to suddenly disappear (as most pieces of good Disney merchandise do after a while), but they were there last holiday season as well. I first saw them in 2010, though they may have been there in 2009 too.

I know! I always buy a mug, a keychain, a christmas ornament, and a shirt, so I guess these just slipped me by in my quest for those things. I will add this one to the list this year!

I loled! I'm hoping to bring some disney treats home this year. To help with the Disney withdrawal symtoms when I've to leave and all that

I'm packing my "fat pants", that's for sure!