Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Luisa]

Happy November 1st everyone (although its the 2nd here!). Hope you're all getting some cooler pre-holiday season weather, it was around 90F here on the 31st then dropped to about 60F on the first and again today and will get progressively warmer as the week goes on. Unfortunately I think this could be our last week or two of milder weather before the heat starts, I've lived here my entire life and still am not 'used to' the hot weather.

I'm surprised I only found one picture for todays theme, I was sure I took a lot more than just the one in the Lego store.

 

[Sherry E]

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!

arasekim --

If I didn't think that those things were starting before 11/13, I wouldn't have them listed as starting earlier (or probably starting earlier) in the Dates to Remember section on page 1.

The refurb schedule has Big Thunder Ranch closed from 11/1 through 11/6, and reopening on 11/7. So if that schedule remains intact, the area would open on 11/7 in Jingle Jangle Jamboree mode (because it's not going to close again between 11/7 and 11/13).

The Buena Vista Street tree lighting started on 11/8 (Friday) last year, as did Jingle Jangle Jamboree. I can't recall if they were actually listed on the calendar as starting then or not, but they were up and running on that date, so 11/7 is likely this year.

My guess is that Santa may not be at the JJJ until 11/13 (when the season officially begins), and I don't know about any special entertainment or characters, but I think the general JJJ -- with holiday décor -- will be open on 11/7, and maybe little things will be added to it between 11/7 and 11/13.

 

[Disney127]

Only found one photo

 

[Escape2Disney]

Wow! It looks like there was a HUGE improvement in the ice rink area in 2013! I really look forward to seeing it this year.

 

[ACDSNY]

Oh wise ones of holiday DL,

A friend has asked my to pick up a handmade candy cane when we're there in a couple of weeks.

Where and how do I find these? Do they run out early each day?

Thanks for helping me out!

 

[petals]

Did y'all see this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ApFQOT39Lg

I know it's technically WDW but it got me super excited

 

[Sherry E]

Oh wise ones of holiday DL,

A friend has asked my to pick up a handmade candy cane when we're there in a couple of weeks.

Where and how do I find these? Do they run out early each day?

Thanks for helping me out!

Angela --


You can get one either at Candy Palace in DL or at Trolley Treats in DCA.

The dates are:

Disneyland – Candy Palace

November 28 and December 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 24

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California Adventure – Trolley Treats

November 29 and Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 and 25

You have to line up early and get a wristband -- the lines can get very long, very fast. And then you can come back at a designated time to pick up your fresh candy cane, watch the canes being made, etc.


From the Parks Authentic/Candy Treats page:

A limited number of candy canes will be available for each release. Available while supplies last.

Wristband Distribution: Wristbands will be distributed accordingly at shop opening. Wristbands are limited, available while supplies last. Limit ONE (1) wristband per Guest. Wristband entitles bearer to purchase ONE (1) Candy Cane at designated location. Wristband must be shown at time of purchase. Information subject to restrictions and change without notice, including but not limited to release dates, prices, etc. No discounts apply. No exchanges or refunds. Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland® Resort theme parks.

This 2013 blog from the Disney Food Blog explained how it worked in 2012 -- HERE.

 

[ACDSNY]

Angela --


You can get one either at Candy Palace in DL or at Trolley Treats in DCA.

The dates are:

Disneyland – Candy Palace

November 28 and December 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 24

****

California Adventure – Trolley Treats

November 29 and Dec. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 and 25

You have to line up early and get a wristband -- the lines can get very long, very fast. And then you can come back at a designated time to pick up your fresh candy cane, watch the canes being made, etc.


From the Parks Authentic/Candy Treats page:




This 2013 blog from the Disney Food Blog explained how it worked in 2012 -- HERE.

Thanks Sherry for all the great information. Looks like we won't get this on this trip since we're there before Thanksgiving and they're only available after.

Oh well, we'll still be having a blast at the Happiest Place on Earth!

I've been showing our DGS all the pictures on this thread and he's getting excited for our trip too. We'll have the two 7 year olds (grandson & nephew) with us.

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

I don't have many for this area but I will correct that this year.

You can see holiday decor in the back.

 

[PHXscuba]

I'm pretty sure I posted this during the treats week, but it's from Marceline's, so it still counts, right?

PHXscuba

p.s. I have now acquired both Pumpkin and Peppermint ice cream from Dreyer's. I am so happy this time of year is here!! The only thing that would make it better was if I had a trip to Disneyland planned. But my DD15 was making "bucket list" for a school project last week and put "see Disneyland at Christmastime" on it, so maybe one year soon I'll get back during the holidays!

 

[rentayenta]

Thanks Sherry for all the great information. Looks like we won't get this on this trip since we're there before Thanksgiving and they're only available after.

Oh well, we'll still be having a blast at the Happiest Place on Earth!

I've been showing our DGS all the pictures on this thread and he's getting excited for our trip too. We'll have the two 7 year olds (grandson & nephew) with us.

Angela, do you want me to try and get you one?

 

[ACDSNY]

Angela, do you want me to try and get you one?

That's so nice of you to offer. I don't want to take time away from your family trip and it sounds like it would be a process. It's not for me, I was going to pick one up for my son's mother-in-law.

 

[Sherry E]

It’s Sunday, and it’s time for the final theme in the rapid fire Daily Countdown to the holiday season!!!

……Only 11 DAYS Until the
Holiday Season Begins at the Disneyland Resort!!!!
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Each day this week – from Monday, October 27th, through today, Sunday, November 2nd – there has been a new Disneyland Resort holiday mini-theme!! Unlike the weekly themes, the photos for the daily mini-themes may only be posted on the days the themes go up in order to earn entries into the random draw to win a $25 Disney gift card. If you don’t have photos to fit today’s daily theme, check back tomorrow as there will be one final Weekly theme (times of posts may differ).

The mini-daily themes are over after today, and the final theme of the 2014 Theme Week Countdown is tomorrow, Monday, November 3rd, 2014 – Holiday Cornucopia (more on that later today).

I think that only a few people in this thread will have photos to fit today’s theme! But will they be able to post them in time to earn an entry? Let’s see if everyone can rise to the challenge and get their photos for the daily themes in on time. Muahahahahahahaha! Anyone who can get his/her photos in today [by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Standard Time] will receive TWO entries for each entry / contribution!!

Up to this point, we have covered a lot of territory. We have explored: Downtown Disney; Halloween Time (When Holidays Collide); A Bug’s Land; Holiday Horticulture (a.k.a. Holiday Flowers and Plants); Critter Country & Grizzly Peak; the Jingle Cruise; Holiday Treats & Treasures (a.k.a. Food & Merchandise); Holidays Gone By; Pacific Wharf and Paradise Pier; Christmas Trees and Wreaths; Frontierland and the Jingle Jangle Jamboree; Main Street and Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle; New Orleans Square and Haunted Mansion Holiday; Cars Land; Hotels of the Disneyland Resort; Mickey’s Toontown; Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land; It’s a Small World Holiday and Fantasyland; A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe…In Holiday Magic Fireworks; and Holiday Character photos, PhotoPass photos and Santa Claus photos.

So…what will be our 21st theme (and seventh and final daily mini-theme) of 2014?

In the Spotlight Today......

THE CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY AND PROCESSIONAL!!!​

Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony and Processional (commonly referred to as “the CP” on DISboards”) has been an annual holiday tradition since the late 1950’s, usually taking place over the first weekend in December in Town Square (with some rare exceptions). Celebrity guest narrators (one per night) tell the story of the first Christmas, but some of the most haunting moments of the Ceremony are punctuated by the twinkling lights and beautiful Christmas music, which is sung by different choirs and conducted by the great Nancy Sulahian. One particularly poignant, moving and goose bump-inducing moment comes when a soloist and guitarist take center stage to perform “Silent Night,” both in Spanish and in English, ultimately inviting the audience to sing along.

December 2013




The flowers were in place, anchored at the Candlelight stage…

The chairs were set up onstage, for the musicians…

The narrator’s podium was decorated…

As the first Candlelight Ceremony of the night was taking place, I lined up along Main Street to see the second one. My hands were blocks of ice in the 30-degree night air, but from my place in line I managed to snap this photo before I put on my mittens (to give you an idea of where the line had formed)…

Monday, December 10, 2012 (from a 4th row/center seat)

Look! They're forming a tree!

Lou Diamond Phillips...

These singers had wonderful voices...

This is the fellow who moved us all to tears with his angelic voice while singing "Silent Night," and then asking us to sing along with him...

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 (from a seat on the right side of the stage, close to the narrator's podium)

Good ol' LDP, back for another night...

This was at the end of the ceremony, when Lou was talking about his friend, Jenni Rivera, who had just passed away several days earlier, and about praying for the troops, being kind to each other year round, etc.

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Please feel free to post your Candlelight Ceremony and Processional photos TODAY (Sunday, November 2nd, 2014) ONLY, through 11:59 p.m., P.S.T.

Then, stay tuned for our 22nd and FINAL THEME WEEK of the Countdown tomorrow, Monday, November 3rd. The code word is: teacher. Again – that’s TOMORROW!! Tomorrow’s theme will be one for which many people can contribute photos, so there is still time to jump into the fun!

 

[rentayenta]

Drats, no CP photos! One of these days.........

 

[mvf-m11c]

I knew it 100% that it was going to be the CP theme today. I will have to go there one day and see the CP where I have seen the one at ECPOT.

 

[Sherry E]

Drats, no CP photos! One of these days.........

Jenny --

You won't be alone on the sidelines today -- unless people miraculously come up with photos of the CP stage or random merchandise, I know of very few people who will have photos to contribute. I know that Crystal1313 should have photos -- but will she check in to get them posted before the cut-off time tonight (she doesn't post for every theme)? Muahahahahaha!!

It's possible that Orbitron and Janet/mom2rtk might have photos of something Candlelight-related. Pattyduke34 might have something as well. For the most part, though, most of the photo contributors who have been participating in every theme will be out for this one.

Tomorrow, however, will be a big bonanza theme to which many people can contribute, as almost anything will count for "Holiday Cornucopia" -- as long as it's a holiday/wintry photo of some sort, from any location, people can post it!

 

[perlster]

 

[Orbitron]

Sherry, SURPRISE!

 

[pattyduke34]

Only have a couple...

 

[Sherry E]

Yay!

I'm glad to see that a surprise contributor -- perlster -- came forward for today's theme! Awesome!


Outstanding, Orbitron! Well done!

So far, Orbitron and pattyduke34 are the only people that we know of who will have contributed to each and every theme by the time the final theme for this year goes up tomorrow (because they will obviously have photos for "Holiday Cornucopia")!

Excellent job, Orbitron and pattyduke34! (This is pattyduke34's second year of contributing to every single theme -- and I even added in 2 brand new themes to the Countdown this year, and she still tackled all of them!)



Could Janet/mom2rtk have taken any Candlelight-related photos during the daytime on December 7th and 8th last year -- photos of the stage, or the seats or anything?

Will Crystal1313 check this thread today and be able to post her Candlelight photos by 11:59 p.m.??



We will find out soon. Stay tuned!!