Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Briarmom]

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 was thinking of getting a tree sent to our room, but what does this one do?

That is a little nuts! I want to have a little table top tree with lights. Nothing fancy.

 

[krispin41]

I was thinking of getting a tree sent to our room, but what does this one do?

That is a little nuts! I want to have a little table top tree with lights. Nothing fancy.

Hahahahahahahaha!!

Although, if you call Vacation Planning, you can have pretty much anything delivered to your room for a fee.

 

[maleficent55]

Thank you Sherry for your suggestions, I guess I will wait and see what the holiday menus look like at each place you suggested, or are those available yet?

I am so so so excited about this trip! I am a nut for Christmas, if my husband could handle it I would play Christmas music year round. I get cut off at about the end of January! I'd love to buy that Main Street Christmas music if I could.


~Jyl

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Thank You Sherry for all the info concerning the Food Network! The new Thanksgiving at Bobbies sounds fun! I too, enjoy Storytellers over the holiday's, I find it cozy, and the woodsy décor, just screams mountain Christmas, even in the heart of the OC! Also, lets not forget, that Mr.Stamos himself ( John) loves to hang out in the Hearthstone Lounge...... that is where this girl will be, a certain amount of everyday.... last year I missed him by one day! He showed up the day I LEFT! They serve food from Storytellers in there, and its so cozy ,and Christmassy.. Really is a nice place! --Lori

My oldest has just started watching reruns of Full House and I've told her what a Disney/GCH fan he is. What day(s) was he there last year?

 

[dolphingirl47]

Corinna --

The first phase of your holiday trip (Disneyland, Part 1) is approaching so quickly! And then Aulani. And then back to Disneyland! The time has flown by!

I know. 16 days to go. I can't believe that it is getting so close now as realistically I have been planning this for three years now. The idea was born on our Halloween trip in September/ October 2011. It was very kind of you to create a countdown for me. When the official countdown on this thread is over, I will be on the plane to Disneyland.

Corinna

 

[tksbaskets]

hello! My elf name is Jyl. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet! I was expecting something, cuter, like mistletoe or jolly or, well, anything else! Jyl sounds like a type of animal, a jyl! Maybe even an aggressive animal! ha ha

Anyways, I am new to this thread. I was on the Halloween thread but I am jumping ship since our travel plans changed. We are now going to Disneyland December 4-7. We arrive the morning of the 3rd and will spend the rest of the day shopping and eating our way through Downtown Disney. We had an ADR for Ralph Brennen's Jazz Kitchen for our first night in DD when we were going at Halloween time, which I cancelled of course, now not sure if we should book the same or go with a different more Christmasy/festive choice?

Then spending Wednesday thru Saturday in the parks, culminating with the Candlelight Processional.

I value your expertise and experience and all that you offer here Sherry E! What a wealth of knowledge you have of this time of year and everything Disney! It's great!

I also am open to suggestions of dinner spots that are truly unique and special at Christmas time in Disneyland. This will be our first time to DL at Christmas time!!!

I'm hoping that Jy isn't a rabid animal. It's probably the name of Santa's most trusted helper!

As Sherry mentioned we love BTMBBQ. No festive dessert but I can recommend their dessert - YUM! The setting is very festive. All the halls are decked plus the entertainment is singing Christmas music while you dine. That and the dinner is delish! What more could you want??

Entertainment:

Vittles:

My family wondering if I'll quit taking pictures anytime soon

Book in advance and enjoy!!

Tip...bring a bag to carry your leftover goodies in (although sometimes the CMs may provide a bag, but I wouldn't count on it). We nibbled on our treats over the course of the trip and even had a stash for the plane!

You had leftovers???

 

[kylie71]

My oldest has just started watching reruns of Full House and I've told her what a Disney/GCH fan he is. What day(s) was he there last year?

Hi Jamie-
He was there on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Monday... We left on Sunday! He was spotted by some Mousewait members... are you sure its your Daughter that wants to meet him??
Good luck, maybe we will run into you there!

--Lori

 

[Misskitty3]

Sherry - I loved those Thanksgiving Live shows! Wasn't it last year that Giada cut her finger pretty bad? I will check out the show this year but am really not a fan of Katie Lee. And how could they NOT have Alton Brown on the show? I always use his recipe for our turkey.

I am very excited for the holiday baking show. What a great idea!

 

[OHBelle]

Sherry-thanks for the Food Network information. I have always enjoyed watching the Thanksgiving Live specials, even with a tipsy Giada. I was hoping they would have one this year. When I was recently in New York City we went on a food tour at Chelsea Market. The Food Network in located there above the Market (we didn't see the the studios) and they get food for many of their shows, including Thanksgiving Live from the Market. I was kind of hoping to watch it and guess which location they had gotten the ingredients from!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Hi Jamie- He was there on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Monday... We left on Sunday! He was spotted by some Mousewait members... are you sure its your Daughter that wants to meet him?? Good luck, maybe we will run into you there! --Lori

Hahaha! I wouldn't say no to meeting him, but an entire new generation has found a crush in Uncle Jesse! How is it somebody looks better in their 50s than they did in their 30s?!

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

Hahaha! I wouldn't say no to meeting him, but an entire new generation has found a crush in Uncle Jesse! How is it somebody looks better in their 50s than they did in their 30s?!

Must be all that Disney magic or he's just a freak of nature. I'm the nerd that's hoping to see him at the parks, alas 13 years of making regular trips to Disney on both coasts and still no Stamos Sightings

 

[Briarmom]

Hahahahahahahaha!!

Although, if you call Vacation Planning, you can have pretty much anything delivered to your room for a fee.

I am thinking I'll just pack a cheap 3 ft tree, some cheap lights and buy ornaments at the park/DTD. Then I can leave the tree there and use the room in my suitcase for all of my Disney purchases.

I'm hoping that Jy isn't a rabid animal. It's probably the name of Santa's most trusted helper!

As Sherry mentioned we love BTMBBQ. No festive dessert but I can recommend their dessert - YUM! The setting is very festive. All the halls are decked plus the entertainment is singing Christmas music while you dine. That and the dinner is delish! What more could you want??

I think Jyl is Jill but spelled more elfy?

OK, I took the pics out of my quote, but that BTMBBQ looks really fun! I may have to book that!

Hahaha! I wouldn't say no to meeting him, but an entire new generation has found a crush in Uncle Jesse! How is it somebody looks better in their 50s than they did in their 30s?!

He's a man.

 

[twinky]

You had leftovers???

I know, unbelievable, right? However, my kids were 4 and 6 and we were still full from dinner (and the churros, ice cream, etc., etc. earlier in day). Yes, in DL it is possible to have too much of a good thing...

 

[rentayenta]

Just in the nick of time. It has been a CRAZY week here!

Sherry, I found the Dreyer's Peppermint Wonderland ice cream today.

 

[lucysmom]

I was supposed to be paying bills, but I have been on youtube listening to music and watching the firework shows. My heart is so full!! When I heard that violin intro to the fireworkshow, I got teary-eyed! This season goes so quickly! Wasn't it just yesterday that Sherry started the holiday countdown?! This year I really want to try WOC again. And I must catch Viva Navidad! How did we not get to see that when we were there for six days last year?! BTRBBQ looks like a go, too. Thanks for the photos, TK. Maybe we will be down the hall from you again this year!! I can't wait!!!

 

[twinky]

I was supposed to be paying bills, but I have been on youtube listening to music and watching the firework shows. My heart is so full!! When I heard that violin intro to the fireworkshow, I got teary-eyed! This season goes so quickly! Wasn't it just yesterday that Sherry started the holiday countdown?! This year I really want to try WOC again. And I must catch Viva Navidad! How did we not get to see that when we were there for six days last year?! BTRBBQ looks like a go, too. Thanks for the photos, TK. Maybe we will be down the hall from you again this year!! I can't wait!!!

My DS and I were able to catch VN on the last evening of our trip last December. My mother was under the weather and had already retired to the room with my overtired (and being very naughty) DD. The evening with my son made for an unexpected and cherished memory...do see the performance! On my list this year is WOC --- just trying to avoid all of the waiting around, but it seems to be part of the "experience"! Enjoy it all!

 

[kylie71]

Must be all that Disney magic or he's just a freak of nature. I'm the nerd that's hoping to see him at the parks, alas 13 years of making regular trips to Disney on both coasts and still no Stamos Sightings

He does get BETTER looking the older he gets, as does George Clooney!
I have been going every year, since 1971, and no Stamos sightings either, wrong place at the wrong time, story of my life, lol!

Jamie, its great that a whole new generation is loving Full House, its a nice family show,,, compared to something nowadays!
Uncle Jesse will live FOREVER!!!!!!

--Lori

 

[rentayenta]

Note the Ears!





A very elated me with my homemade candy cane.













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[figment_jii]

Treats and souvenirs! Some of my favorite things about the holidays in DLR!

Every year the bakeries have made cute holiday themed cookies and cake pops.

There are also cupcakes!

And candied apples!

In years past, the Plaza Inn has had special holiday desserts (Yule Log) and the Demitasse Cup.

Jolly Holiday had a holiday themed cupcake as well.

Each year there is a new Holiday mug design. The premium popcorn buckets don't always change from year-to-year, but there has been a Santa Mickey and a Snowman Mickey in the past.

Carsland also got into the swing on the holidays, with a winter-themed McQueen bucket and Cozy Cone.

And no holiday trip would be complete without the hand-made candy canes!

And spotted this year (well, in September) in Elias & Co., some holiday clothes!

On a side note, I was at Animal Kingdom (in WDW) earlier this week and there no sign of Halloween anymore. In fact, the main merchandise display is of holiday goodies. There were several different styles of t-shirts (the usual multi-character design, two with just Mickey, and one Grumpy shirt), a lightweight red sweatshirts, ornaments, socks, etc. While most of it said "Walt Disney World," it looks like the kind that could easily say Disneyland instead. So, I'd guess a lot of it will start showing up in DLR pretty soon!

 

[DharmaLou]

The first and last shirts are so cute! The Frozen one is, also. I am afraid to think how much I am about to spend on stuff!