Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Orbitron]

 

[mvf-m11c]

Downtown Disney

World of Disney Store


Vinylmation store




Winter Village








Christmas tree in the center of Olaf Ice Rink




Tortilla Jo’s




ESPN Zone

 

[rentayenta]

My other DTD pics don't really show its the holidays. I'll have to look in my archives.








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[Sherry E]

Orbitron --

Sometimes the thread moves quickly and I don't get a chance to comment on everything or everyone's photos, but I wanted to make sure to tell you that I have been enjoying all of your pictures. You captured some great images on your holiday trip last year! And, you have been hanging in there for the duration of the Countdown. (Tomorrow -- Sunday, 11/2 -- could possibly be the theme that finally stumps you, as I think it will stump most of our participants, although you may surprise us all! Monday, 11/3 is Holiday Cornucopia, so you'll definitely have photos for that!)

What a lovely photo you got with Jim Shore, and what a treat to be able to meet him!

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Bret --

I know I have mentioned this before, but I love that tree in Tortilla Jo's and I'm so glad you got a photo of it, as I never go in there! Now I know to go in and take a peek at it. I'm not sure if TJ's always has a Christmas tree and decorations every year, or if they just stepped up their game last year (as some of the other shops and restaurants did) to be more festive and to fit in better with the whole 'let's make Downtown Disney more exciting during the holidays' efforts by Disney, but I really like their tree. It looks nice in that specific lighting.

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Thank you to DisneylandPlanner, for posting the Candy Cane dates! I'm actually surprised that the Disney Food Blog didn't post them first (even though they are not an official Disney source of info, they will usually post as quickly as they can), and I'm surprised that the Disney Parks Authentic/Candy Treats section finally updated to include the dates. It had summer info on there for the longest time.

I'd had a link to the Candy Treats page on page 1 of this thread (and also in the Halloween thread) for a while, until the last time I checked it there was nothing there. It looked as if the page had been taken down so I assumed the link was no longer valid. Now I realize that they must have been in the process of updating it with candy cane info!

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[pattyduke34]

It is NOVEMBER!!

 

[petals]

Happy November. I love all the pictures of DTD. Momma is going to love exploring those huts

 

[Sherry E]

Thank the heavens that it is finally November! We had a nice little rainfall overnight, and now the sun is out and it's supposed to be 86 degrees again in a few days. Our "Fall" weather does not last long around here.


I am also very impressed with Jenny/rentayenta and pattyduke34, who have also been hanging in there along with Bret and Orbitron (and Janet/mom2rtk, Jamie and Luisa) through every single Theme Week and Day.

Tomorrow's theme will leave quite a few people sitting on the sidelines, I think, but I know of at least two people who have photos for it so hopefully they will be posting! And then on Monday, everyone will be able to post -- even the ones who have not yet been to DLR for the holidays -- as long as it's some sort of holiday photo!


By the way -- happy belated birthday to Tracy (better known as Tinzelle, the Elf)!!! I hope you've been enjoying the Countdown to Christmas, as I have been doing (and will continue to do)!

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Yesterday I nabbed another carton of (Grand) Peppermint Wonderland -- and bruised my arm in the process! The lone carton of PW was on the very top CVS freezer shelf -- in between new arrivals Pumpkin Patch ice cream and Eggnog ice cream -- but it was pushed all the way to the back. I couldn't reach it, but I banged up my arm trying to get to it and now have a nice bruise to show for it. I was trying to step up on things and stretch out my arm as much as possible but nothing was working. I was just about to roam the store in search of a broom or a mop to reach in and pull the carton forward (the things I will do for Peppermint Wonderland!) when a CVS employee came along and helped, by doing exactly what I was doing -- standing on the edge of the freezer and reaching in. I had to hold the door open for her. It was a 2-person operation to get this one carton of ice cream, but it was the only one left on the shelf and it was going to be mine.

There was plenty of Pumpkin and Eggnog ice cream, however -- and I did not see the Slow Churned variety of any of them -- they were all Grand (the good stuff)! Peppermint Wonderland continues to be the ice cream that appears to be selling more than the others.

 

[Orbitron]

Orbitron --

Sometimes the thread moves quickly and I don't get a chance to comment on everything or everyone's photos, but I wanted to make sure to tell you that I have been enjoying all of your pictures. You captured some great images on your holiday trip last year! And, you have been hanging in there for the duration of the Countdown. (Tomorrow -- Sunday, 11/2 -- could possibly be the theme that finally stumps you, as I think it will stump most of our participants, although you may surprise us all! Monday, 11/3 is Holiday Cornucopia, so you'll definitely have photos for that!)

What a lovely photo you got with Jim Shore, and what a treat to be able to meet him!

Thank you. Now you have made me curious for tomorrow's theme, can't wait for it. Yes, I have a lot of pictures for Holiday Cornucopia, that's for sure. It was great meeting Jim Shore, he's a very nice person and he looks just like Geppetto. He signed our Donald and Daisy ice skating figurine, it now has a special place in our collection.

 

[mom2rtk]

IMG_6326 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6334 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6336 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6340 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6349 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6510 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

IMG_6518 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[mvf-m11c]

Bret --

I know I have mentioned this before, but I love that tree in Tortilla Jo's and I'm so glad you got a photo of it, as I never go in there! Now I know to go in and take a peek at it. I'm not sure if TJ's always has a Christmas tree and decorations every year, or if they just stepped up their game last year (as some of the other shops and restaurants did) to be more festive and to fit in better with the whole 'let's make Downtown Disney more exciting during the holidays' efforts by Disney, but I really like their tree. It looks nice in that specific lighting.

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It was nice to eat at TJ during the holiday trip last year in December during Christmas break and to be able to see some Christmas decorations inside the restaurant was a bonus as well. There always could be a restaurant that will have decorations or not. Since that was my first time going in TJ last year, just like you I don't know if it will be up again this year.

It won't be too long until we are at the start of the holiday season after a nice Halloween season.

Tomorrow's theme will leave quite a few people sitting on the sidelines, I think, but I know of at least two people who have photos for it so hopefully they will be posting! And then on Monday, everyone will be able to post -- even the ones who have not yet been to DLR for the holidays -- as long as it's some sort of holiday photo!

I think I know what is tomorrow's theme.

 

[OHBelle]

Thank the heavens that it is finally November! We had a nice little rainfall overnight, and now the sun is out and it's supposed to be 86 degrees again in a few days. Our "Fall" weather does not last long around here.



By the way -- happy belated birthday to Tracy (better known as Tinzelle, the Elf)!!! I hope you've been enjoying the Countdown to Christmas, as I have been doing (and will continue to do)!

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Thank you for the birthday wishes Sherry! I have been enjoying the Countdown to Christmas! I had a hard time sleeping last night and the movies kept me company.

We are supposed to be in the 70's tomorrow, so some fall weather has finally reached Arizona! I hope it sticks around, I am fed up with the 90's!

I have loved the rapid fire themes this week. So much to see every single day! I have made a list of the different categories, so I can get some pictures for next year. I am so thankful for everyone who is providing pictures this year. It really does ramp up the excitement! Hopefully I can do that for another Holiday first timer next year.

 

[figment_jii]

I have planned November 29th as a none park day to give us the chance to spend some time with local friends, but they are not early risers and with California Adventure opening at 8:00, I can always go there at opening time to get a wristband.

I would plan to get to DCA well before opening. Last year, the lined started forming pre-opening. The earlier you were in line, the more likely you'll get a wristband with an early pick-up time. I don't know how early you need to leave DCA, but I know some of the pick-up times are late-morning and early afternoon last year (I can't remember if there was a mid-morning time or not).

 

[dolphingirl47]

I would plan to get to DCA well before opening. Last year, the lined started forming pre-opening. The earlier you were in line, the more likely you'll get a wristband with an early pick-up time. I don't know how early you need to leave DCA, but I know some of the pick-up times are late-morning and early afternoon last year (I can't remember if there was a mid-morning time or not).

Looks like I am better off aiming for Disneyland the day before then. I need to be clear of DCA by 11:00.

Corinna

 

[gmi3804]

Tomorrow's theme: Christmas at Club 33?

 

[kylie71]

Sherry--- I have only missed 2 theme's! Very sorry I did.
I have something for today though. Digging for them now!

--Lori

 

[pudinhd]

Wow, Sherry! All of your themes are making me realize how many pictures I do not have... I am going to have to start taking more pictures!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I'm really hoping I have something for whatever tomorrow is! Even if I don't win the gift card, it's been a personal accomplishment to have been able to do every theme!

Here are today's!

Tree at Jazz Kitchen


Tree at the Skating Rink


I have more, but I'm not sure I'll have time to post them today, so wanted to make sure I got these in!

 

[arasekim]

I was looking at the daily schedule for the days of our trip. Jingle jangle jamboree is on starting 11/13. Do we think it will be starting before that and just isn't listed on the calendar? Just curious as to what the opinion might be. Same goes for the buena vista st tree lighting. Officially on the calendar as of 11/13. Thanks!

 

[egritz]

Can't believe in 2 weeks we'll be on the plane to DL. I wish I could say I'm excited but my 3 1/2 year old has entered into the terrifying 3's in the past week and I'm nervous. It is already paid for so there is no going back. May need to add wine to my grocery list!

Anyway, I've been so busy I stopped checking in and missed this week's lightning rounds. I do have the tree for today's theme.

I will say I'm excited for my daughter to visit with Jack & Sally again.....we are bringing their costumes with us:

 

[Orbitron]

I'm really hoping I have something for whatever tomorrow is! Even if I don't win the gift card, it's been a personal accomplishment to have been able to do every theme!

Same here!