Those of you who are just now accessing the link to the free decal page (
Gisele, Lori, Mike) that
siskaren posted, did you not see the link to "Build Your Disney Side" that I included in my post (on the previous page) about the mysterious wording of "Holidays at Disneyland Resort - Select nights Nov. and Dec."?? (It's just one page back!
And I explained that you can order one actual decal and also make multiple versions for download.)
That's the real "news," if we want to call it that -- "Select nights." What does "Select nights" mean? I don't want that to get overlooked in the decal shuffle!
But the Parks Blog actually did a piece about the decal quite a while back (like mid-May or so), and I posted quite a bit about it over in the Halloween thread. I thought I had mentioned it here too, but maybe not, because it wasn't holiday-specific.
My insert says "Discover an assortment of grown-up fun just for you at Disneyland Resort during December!" This totally applies since we don't have kids. Under one of the pictures, it does say "Holidays at Disneyland Resort - Select nights Nov. and Dec."
pudinhd --
Mine says the same thing. I guess they figure that those of us without kids want "grown-up fun."
But why did they single out December for both of us? For me it makes sense because that's when all of my hotel stays take place. Did you stay onsite in December?
one- let it be for during my trip please, two let it be a party lol
Jade --
I am going to assume that if and when there ever is a party, it would probably not begin right when the holiday season begins. It would probably start a week or two after the official start of the season. I could be wrong, but it seems like a similar schedule to the Halloween Party might occur.
Ooh, yay! That makes me feel better. Even if it is pretty crowded, I can deal with that; I've been mentally prepping myself for it ever since I booked this trip, in fact
It's just the wall-to-wall kind of crowds, where you can barely move, that would be a bit... challenging.
Still, I definitely think the overall fun of the trip will make any crowds worth it! The holiday decorations, overlays and special Christmas touches always puts me in a good-mood bubble
As for the
"Select Nights" wording...
Wow! If (and this is a pretty big "if") it wasn't just a goof and the wording was somewhat intentional to reflect a shift in the holiday season... this is really something to ponder! Of course I still believe it might've just been poor wording, as many others have said, but it certainly sounds like they're pointing toward
something.
I personally think that they should start doing parties, just at DCA and not at DL
Imagine the possibilities of a holiday party at DCA! They could add new shows over there, an overlay or two, fun events... it would feel, to me, like a missed opportunity if they started having Christmas parties over at DL instead of DCA. Especially since they already have MHP at Disneyland. I mean, seriously -- where's the love for DCA??
If they did a DCA party, they could then keep all of the fun we love at DL (the amazing holiday fireworks show, the parade) as free, non-party exclusives. It's really the best solution, I think.
I just hope that if they were to do a DCA party and have it include a WoC wintertime show, they would make the holiday show better!
The one they had last year was pretty weak, in my opinion. Well, except for the "Let it Go" portion. That part gave me chills.
Anyway, I do think that the "Select Nights" bit was a little odd and could very easily mean
something, but, of course, it was also likely just a weird choice of wording.
My opinion is that they will wait for next year to introduce the parties, either at DL or DCA (though hopefully at DCA!)... but, I could be wrong. I'm kind of hoping that if they're going to start doing holiday parties, they just tell us already instead of making us wait another year! The suspense is killing me.
Natara --
I've always though a DCA party would be a good idea, but Winter Dreams, Viva Navidad (which I loved) and the Mad T Party would probably not provide enough interesting entertainment to make people want to buy tickets. That's the problem. Those are all entertaining enough when they are part of the regular schedule of holiday activities, but not interesting enough for a hard ticket event. However, if Disney finally busted out the long-delayed Toy Story Midway Mania overlay, that could be an extra perk.
Last year it definitely seemed as though Disney was building up the holiday merriment in DCA, both in décor and in entertainment. Suddenly there were decorations in Hollywood Land. Suddenly they had "Elf Days" for a week in Grizzly Peak. I think that all of that was a concerted effort to make DCA more interesting to anyone who doesn't want to attend a future party in Disneyland. If people don't want to pay whatever amount for a party in DL, they won't feel totally disconnected from the holiday fun in DCA.
Still, though, it would be sad if the very old holiday parade and fireworks suddenly became the big tickets items in a party at DL.
I think that the expected "new" nighttime parade -- which will probably be included in the 60th anniversary events next year -- will likely take the place of the Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks on certain nights, and that's how a party can be worked in. Disney could run the new nighttime show on "select nights" and then run CFP and BIHM on party nights. They could essentially sell the CFP and BIHM by making them suddenly less accessible next year.
Based on the lukewarm reception holiday WOC got last year, I really can't see them expecting that to carry a hard ticket party. I'd still go though, just to get more park access besides my 5 day ticket.
Janet --
Lukewarm is a good word for it. I don't think anyone cared enough about Winter Dreams to want to pay extra to see it. There would have to be other things too, if the party were to be held in DCA.
I am actually quite excited by this and would love a party. Of course, I have never experienced Disneyland during the holiday season. I am certainly glad that I have extended the Disneyland part of my vacation.
Corinna
Corinna --
That mysterious "Select nights" wording may mean nothing, but the fact that it says "select" and the fact that it says "nights" (as opposed to days?) is interesting. There is no denying that. It's just weird that it is not consistent with the wording that is used in the Holidays section of the DLR website.
i wish we would get conformation and prices lol come on Disney tell us
Jade --
That's the main thing. They (Disney) need to just stop worrying about the fact that it's summer, and that they think that no one wants holiday season (or Halloween Time information) right now. People want the information and details in advance, so plans can be made/adjusted, whatever!
Everyone wants to know what the plans and details are, regardless of what season it is!
How did I miss the entire free Disney Decal deal? I went and ordered mine
TK --
I thought you knew about the decal! I hope you made multiple versions for download as well as the one for mailing. You can change the background and the outfits and everything, for each version.
I guess that makes two of us! Sometimes, I feel like I just came out of a cave man. Lol....that be cave.....man. Although, in this case, cave man works too.
Anyway, is there a link for these decals? Tia
Gisele --
siskaren kindly gave you the link, but there was a link to Build Your Disney Side in my "Select dates" announcement/post on the previous page!
Cool, just ordered mine!!!
--Lori
Lori --
Cool!
The free decal link is awesome. I created one for our family and can't wait to get it in the mail and surprise them with it! Thanks everyone for the link!!
Mike --
I'm glad you got one -- I assumed everyone saw the Parks Blog about the decal back in May, and I posted a lot about it (as I made different versions of the download) in the Halloween thread quite some time ago.
