Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[DLmama]

 

[petals]

Luvin all the carsland pics.

Sherry I hope you're right about the marathon not affecting anything!

 

[planningjollyholiday]

I feel like I am checking the disney parks blog a million times a day in hopes of any kind of announcement.

 

[KCmike]

So excited I get to participate this week! I think I will post one each day. Nice pics Sherry E! I like the little cozy cone ones. I don't know how I missed them.

Here it Is by KC MikeD, on Flickr

 

[Sherry E]

DLmama and KCmike have each earned another entry into the random draw! I love the Cars Land holiday photos!


Thank you, Mike!

I love that mini-gingerbread model of the Cozy Cone, and it was there in both 2012 and 2013 -- but I don't think (though I could be wrong) that the teeny tiny model of the Cozy Cone Christmas tree was there in 2012. I think it was added in for the 2013 holiday season. I love that detail!

I'm not quite sure why the gingerbread Mater didn't return to Flo's in 2013, but it was a nice holiday touch in 2012.

I remembered that you had something from Cars Land (a really great shot that hopefully you will post again), so when I chose that theme I knew that you were a lock for having photos, while others would have to sit out the week..."on the bench."

I look forward to seeing the daily photos this week!

 

[kylie71]

I'm in: Couple for today.
Hiya Mike!

Few More:

Love this theme! Thank you, Sherri!!

--Lori

 

[Sherry E]

No problem, Lori! You've got another entry into the random draw! I love the pictures!

PHXscuba should be relieved as well, as she is not missing out on a theme week that includes Haunted Mansion Holiday while she is off at WDW!

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

I LOVE Cars land with all the holiday decorations. I couldn't get enough of it and spent more time then I thought over there just taking everything in. These are just a few pictures I took.









Me and my little brother.

 

[knewton64]

.....am listening to John Denver & the Muppets Christmas music while I am writing this.



Just got back from a fantabolous Europe vacation (see below trip report listed below in my signature)........
Now I can focus in on this one.


Never been to Cars Land......
Never been to WOC................

Sooo many "never beens"...........


Only 120 More days......
PPSSTTT!!!! And yes....I am even losing weight for Minnie & Mickey!!





P.S.S. getting caught up on this thread.






T.T.F.N.
&
CHEERS Y'ALL

 

[figment_jii]

Carsland is such a fun spot during the Holidays because they went all out and really decorated the land!

The gingerbread house/display inside the Cozy Cone in 2013:

The gingerbread house in 2012:

Some decor around the land in 2013 and 2012:

And my favorite decoration...the little snow car...

 

[Orbitron]

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

 

[crystal1313]

Oh man! I totally forgot to post for the hotels. Bummer

I have lots for Cars Land though!

 

[the_princess]

I'm a huge fan of the Cars movies, so seeing Carsland last year was a highlight. It was so beautifully decorated for Christmas and so unbelievable detailed in the decorations.

 

[crystal1313]

I need experts opinions! We usually go the first or second weekend of December to DL. This year we are contemplating the weekend before TG (Nov 21-22) or the weekend of the CP. Which would you choose? TIA!

 

[petals]

Did y'all see the news today. Oswald is coming to Disneyland Sept 14th for meet and greets... this made me excited. Maybe they'll release more news of Christmas style soon while they're announcing stuff.

 

[Misskitty3]

Did y'all see the news today. Oswald is coming to Disneyland Sept 14th for meet and greets... this made me excited. Maybe they'll release more news of Christmas style soon while they're announcing stuff.

Fun! DS loves Oswald!

 

[tksbaskets]

Great pictures of Carsland everyone! I'll have to look and post tonight. We love CL and got our first peek at it last December. I still smile when I see the Carsland sign with the snow car. My fellas would speed up when we approached it because I made them stop for a photopass pic just about any time there wasn't a line.

Once again my e-mail notification of new posts mysteriously isn't/wasn't working....

Looking for Holiday celebration announcements too

 

[Sherry E]

I have logged everyone's amazing Cars Land entries into the random drawing, all the way up to the_princess' post! This is a great theme week for photos, as everyone's photos have been awesome!

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I need experts opinions! We usually go the first or second weekend of December to DL. This year we are contemplating the weekend before TG (Nov 21-22) or the weekend of the CP. Which would you choose? TIA!

crystal1313 --

I, of course, am speaking as someone who usually goes in the time frame that you go (first or second week of December). So my input will be slightly biased. Personally, I would stick with the early December trip, even though it is the CP weekend and DL will be more crowded on that weekend (especially on Saturday). I would also most likely try to catch the CP again, but you may not want to deal with those crowds in Town Square. Plus, it just feels more Christmasy going in December than when I am there in November, for some reason, though that is probably just my imagination!

Is there a specific reason why the pre-Thanksgiving time would be better for you (less expensive, better schedule-wise and work-wise, etc.)? That factor could make a big difference.

I am of the mindset that I don't want to risk missing anything -- Santa and the carolers at the hotels, for example. I don't want to risk missing one single food item or piece of merchandise that may come out for Thanksgiving and beyond (and that does happen). Going on that pre-Thanksgiving weekend means you will probably see the 3 hotels decorated early -- most likely -- but you will miss the hotels' Santas and Carolers. If those things don't make a difference to you, then go for pre-Thanksgiving!

 

[figment_jii]

I need experts opinions! We usually go the first or second weekend of December to DL. This year we are contemplating the weekend before TG (Nov 21-22) or the weekend of the CP. Which would you choose? TIA!

Hiya crystal1313! I generally agree with Sherry about going the first week of December over the weekend before Thanksgiving. I was there the full week before Thanksgiving in 2012 and it really felt like the crowds ramped up as the weekend progressed. The parks were on full holiday mode and most of the Holiday goodies (at least in terms of foods and merchandise) appeared to be available. Still it didn't feel entirely "Christmas-y" to me because I knew Thanksgiving was still coming up!

The first weekend in December does mean high(ish) crowds in DL for CP, but I didn't really feel like it greatly impacted the rest of the resort. The crowds were still there, but manageable. I still felt like most of the foods and Christmas merchandise were available at that point.

For reference, I've also gong the second weekend in December and that was markedly busier and merchandise began to sell out (primarily the pins and medium and large sized t-shirts).