Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

I finally found some time to pop back in here to reply to some posts! I'm glad to see that the Cars Land photos have continued to come in. And what a fantastic array of photos it has been -- I have enjoyed all of them! Everyone appears to be having so much fun and was really getting some great shots on their trips!

Needless to say, I've got everyone entered into the random draw -- 23 people have posted their photos so far, and we have just about 6 hours left of this week's theme, so there is still time for the last minute folks to get their Cars Land photos posted!!

Tomorrow morning -- Monday, September 8th -- we are on to a brand new theme!!! It will be theme #8, so we are making progress! At this rate, we may hit the start of the holiday season before Disney officially announces the start of the season!

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Some replies...





tksbaskets --

Yes, keep an eye out for the Peppermint Wonderland ice cream, as this is the month when it should be hitting the freezer section of the stores. However, after last year's weird ice cream availability issues, who knows what Dreyer's/Edy's has planned for this year?

Also, I cheered and clapped with glee when I saw the new TV ad for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas this weekend! It starts out with "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and then a bunch of quick clips from some of the movies flash by while the song plays. I thought that after the Christmas in July event it would take me a while to get in the mood for Christmas movies again, but after seeing the ad I can't wait!!!

Candace Cameron Bure is in another new Christmas movie for Hallmark this year (not sure of the title, but she has posted about it on her Facebook page), as is Alicia Witt (from "A Very Merry Mix-Up").

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It's not pumpkin flavored, but one thing I look for this time of year is Cranberry Splash Diet Sierra Mist, and I couldn't believe it when I saw it tonight - I think this is the earliest I've ever seen it! And especially since it was on sale, well, I just had to buy some.

siskaren --

Thank you for telling us that! I've never even had Cranberry Splash Sierra Mist, but it sounds refreshing and good so I might have to try it!

I'm definitely on Holiday Watch too, so I am curious to hear about early sightings of anything holiday-related.

As I have been monitoring the different Autumn/Halloween products that began slowly appearing in stores starting in July (they picked up steam in August and now it's just an onslaught), I have been amazed at exactly how many different familiar products are getting seasonal makeovers. It seems that almost everything has some sort of Fall/Harvest flavor, shape or scent to it -- from Pumpkin Spice, to Candy Corn, to Caramel Apple, to Pumpkin Pie, etc. There are Twix Ghosts and Cheetos' Bag of Bones! There is Candy Corn Pebbles cereal! There have been far more products with Fall versions than I ever realized, and many of them started appearing in August.

So that got me thinking that if there could be so many Fall/Harvest/Halloween items this year, it is almost a sure thing that there will be even more Holiday Season/Christmas-y items than ever before -- and they may start sneaking into stores, slowly, this month -- with a rapid increase in October.

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Yes, I am SOOOO excited! This will be our 7th year going at Christmas time! Will you be around that weekend Sherry? I'd love to meet you in person

crystal1313 --

Chances are, I will probably at least be there on the second CP date, 12/7! I'll know more in another couple of months, but that seems likely. I think that Janet/mom2rtk and TK/tksbaskets may end up being there at that time as well!

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I can almost guarantee that the start of the holiday season will be announced between Monday and Thursday next week. I am heading to Hungary for work and probably won't have any internet access and it would be typical for it to be released when I am not around to see it.

I have a bit of a strange question. Roughly how many unique characters/ characters in different costumes do you think are around for meet and greets during the Holiday Season? I would count Mickey in his Buena Vista Street outfit as a separate costume from the one he wears at Disneyland. There is a reason I am asking this. Give Kids The World Village in Orlando is near and dear to my heart. Last year I asked friends and co-workers to sponsor me to do all the thrill rides at Walt Disney World with all the money going to Give Kids The World Village. I have no wish to repeat the thrill rides, but I wonder if I can get a challenge going to get photos with as many different characters/ characters in different costumes as possible.

Corinna

Corinna --

I have terrible timing too -- I could literally be on the Disneyland website, searching for info, only to find nothing. Then, 5 minutes later someone will post here that the dates just went up on the Disneyland site!

We shall see if you're correct and if Disney will finally give us an official season start date this upcoming week, while you're away!

I think that figment_jii answered the question about characters, if I'm not mistaken?

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I know we have been following holiday merchandise in stores in both this & the Halloween threads - just thought I'd update that not only does Costco have all their Halloween stuff out now, they've also started getting some of their Christmas items in. The next few months are going to go by like a blink of the eye!

Jamie --

I think that there will be a period of overlap time in which a lot of holiday stuff is out on the shelves at the same time as all the Halloween stuff. The Halloween and Fall things started to show up early, so the holiday things will show up early too. It makes sense. I know that a lot of people get irritated when they see Christmas things in the stores before Halloween, but timing-wise, it makes sense. If Halloween and Fall things are going to appear in July and August, then obviously Christmas things are going to appear way, way before Halloween!

Time flies very fast these days -- it just doesn't fly by fast enough during summer for my taste!

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man I wish they would announce this stuff. I want to cancel my Monday maybe but only if I know that the Christmas stuff will be up over the weekend. come on Disney you are killing me.

JadeDarkstar --

I know -- the delay in the announcement is crazy, and very overdue!

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After weeks of indecision, I finally pushed "Purchase"!! I will be at Disneyland from Nov 30-Dec 5th staying at the Carousel Inn. So excited!!!!

KittyKat1978 --

Wonderful! I think you made the right decision -- and that will be a great time to go, as it is between the Thanksgiving break and the Christmas break, so I think a lot of crowds will clear out during that timeframe.

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So excited to hear its a theme week! I will be anxiously waiting! Thanks!

WestMom2two --

Oh yes! There is always a theme that includes merchandise (it's a 2-for-1 theme, so it shares the bill with another theme as well)! It will be coming up soon -- I'd say, sometime in the next few weeks, most likely! Stay tuned!

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Thanks everyone for sharing your beautiful pictures of DL and DCA! You sure are whetting my appetite for our 1st Christmas trip in December!

Are there any "special foods" for the Holiday season that we shouldn't miss???

I am now wondering if 3 days is going to be enough.
Maybe we should think about an additional day?

Brunolvr --

There are lots of special foods! I am going to be typing up a thorough list of as many of the holiday foods as I can assemble -- much like this recent list that I typed up of Halloween Time/Fall foods -- but in the meantime, this section of Page 1 of this thread is a good place to start to learn about what is out there (click on some of the articles and blogs and you will see photos): Eating, Drinking and Being Merry (a.k.a. Holiday Food/Dining/Treats)

Also, stay tuned because there will be a Theme Week coming up that features holiday food too!

You can get a lot done in 3 days -- and if that is all you have to spare you can certainly make it work. However, I would say that if you can add in a 4th day without a lot of hassle, it wouldn't be a bad idea. But 3 days will work in a pinch!

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I remember reading when the candle light procession was going to be but forgot to write it down. Looking at all these pictures make me want to go back during Christmas time so bad. We are already going for Halloween but think maybe we should switch to Christmas time. Also has it be released when they are filming for the Christmas parade? We would want to go towards the beginning of December when it's not so busy, so we would need to plan around these times. Thanks!

disneylover2005 --

The Candlelight dates are Sat., 12/6 and Sun., 12/7.

When in doubt, you can always go back to page 1 of this thread. I have the Candlelight dates in the Dates to Remember post, as well as in the specific Disneyland/Seasonal Entertainment post (under Main Street/Candlelight)!

The parade taping dates will probably take place over Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th. You won't run into parade taping.

Halloween is tremendous fun -- of course, I have that Superthread going as well as this one, so obviously I am a fan of Halloween Time -- but I really think that the holiday season is very special because it is so much more thorough and extensive, and resort-wide. I don't think you can make a bad decision between Halloween Time and the holidays, but I think that a holiday trip provides more bang for your buck. I guess it depends on how much you enjoy Halloween as a holiday, though.

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Rumors are flying that they will be adding an Olaf meet & greet to the MVMCP at WDW this year. Let's hope they clone him for the west coast if they do!

Janet --

Well, if that ice-rink-and-sing-along-in-DCA comes to fruition (which would make sense if the ice rink doesn't go up in DTD this year), that could be where Olaf ends up. And the whole set-up could be used as some sort of hard ticket party event for a night or two. I could see it happening.

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I've never been in the holidays but my girlfriend, her sister, and I are really considering visiting. Pretty bad cause we literally just got back in town two hours ago and were already planning our trip. We usually do three days... With two and a half spent in the parks. Is this appropriate time or would it take another day or so to truly experience everything without feeling rushed or swamped?

chrisgeronimo21 --

Welcome!

Well, if you can easily manage an extra day, it wouldn't hurt. You can get a lot done in 2-1/2 days, but if all of the different bits of entertainment appeal to you (Winter Dreams, Viva Navidad, the Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks, etc.), snow on Main Street, you may want more time.

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[Vintage Mouseketeer]

Here are my last minute pics

Ysell

 

[moppety]

Hi all! For the first time ever, I'll be at DLR on my birthday this year! I was wondering if the CP makes both parks super busy, or do the crowds usually stay in DLR? I am hoping we can just jump over to DCA and avoid the CP crowds.

Thanks for any input you guys have!

 

[the_princess]

Here are my last minute pics

Ysell

Am I the only one who loves pictures where you can spot merchandise??? It must be my Disney shopping gene coming out

 

[dolphingirl47]

Corinna --

I have terrible timing too -- I could literally be on the Disneyland website, searching for info, only to find nothing. Then, 5 minutes later someone will post here that the dates just went up on the Disneyland site!

We shall see if you're correct and if Disney will finally give us an official season start date this upcoming week, while you're away!

I think that figment_jii answered the question about characters, if I'm not mistaken?

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Yes, I have been taken care of. Thank you.

Irrespective of whether or not my bad timing strikes again, I will have plenty of photos to enjoy when I come back Thursday evening. I suppose I should better think about packing rather than hanging out on here.

Just in case somebody is interested, I have now started a pre-trip report for the November trip. This is going to be a combined Disneyland and Aulani trip. I have just posted the Disneyland introduction:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=52237215#post52237215

Corinna

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet --

Well, if that ice-rink-and-sing-along-in-DCA comes to fruition (which would make sense if the ice rink doesn't go up in DTD this year), that could be where Olaf ends up. And the whole set-up could be used as some sort of hard ticket party event for a night or two. I could see it happening.

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I was thinking the same thing yesterday. I could totally see that as their entrée into the hard ticket Christmas party business in DLR. And I bet Olaf could carry the event.

 

[dhorner233]

Am I the only one who loves pictures where you can spot merchandise??? It must be my Disney shopping gene coming out

No, because I'm one of the one who takes pictures of the merchandise! I often think, well if I can't buy it, at least I can take a picture of it….

 

[Sherry E]

It’s Monday -- and it’s time for the Theme Week Countdown!!

……(Approximately) 9 Weeks Until the
Holiday Season Begins at the Disneyland Resort!!!!
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With each new week will come a different Disneyland Resort holiday theme!

As I have previously mentioned in this Superthread, I’ll be showcasing a particular aspect of DLR's holiday festivities each week until early November. Including today’s theme, there are many more themes to come over the next few months: 7 main weekly themes (this Countdown began with the first theme on 7/21/14, and there will be a new weekly theme every Monday from today, September 8, 2014, through October 20, 2014); 7 ‘mini-themes’ which will be featured daily from 10/27/14 – 11/2/14, and a final “Holiday Cornucopia/These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” theme on Monday, November 3, 2014 (there will be more details about what the “Cornucopia” can include when we get closer to that date!).

Those of you who have participated in previous Theme Week Countdowns may have noticed that this year’s Countdown began a couple of weeks earlier than it did last year. I kicked off the Countdown two weeks earlier than I did in 2013, and I am ending it the week before I expect the Holidays at DLR to officially commence (as of early Monday, September 8, 2014, there has been no official confirmation from Disney of the holiday season start date for this year, but it is assumed that it will be sometime during the week of Monday, November 10, 2014 – Friday, November 14, 2014). The reason for that is, once November starts and the decorations in the parks appear little by little each day, our attention shifts to learning information about and seeing photos of what is new for the current season’s celebration.

Theme Week Countdowns are a great way to keep the photos rolling in on a regular basis and build anticipation for November at the Disneyland Resort! They are also a way to display the different elements, nuances and details of the Holidays at DLR that may be totally new to some visitors…or previously unnoticed/undiscovered by others. Finally, this is an excellent way for our Theme Week Countdown participants to shine a light on their wonderful photos and attract visitors to their Trip Reports, blogs, etc.

Last week, we revved up our engines and raced to Radiator Springs, where we observed some rather unusual Yuletide decorations done Cars Land-style. Just before that, we caught a glimpse of the special holiday offerings at the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Three weeks ago we visited the playful, animated, off-kilter world of Mickey’s Toontown. Prior to that we stepped back in time to see how Christmas was celebrated on Buena Vista Street and in Hollywood Land in the 1920s through the 1940s, respectively. Not too long ago we also enjoyed the Yuletide season around the world as we sailed through It’s a Small World Holiday and strolled through Fantasyland. Before that, we reveled in the pageantry of A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and gazed in awe at the spectacular Believe…In Holiday Magic Fireworks. Just prior to that, we began this Countdown by showing off our best Holiday Character photos, PhotoPass photos and Santa Claus photos..

So…what will be our eighth theme of 2014?

Today, in celebration of the Halloween Time season -- which begins later this week at Disneyland Resort -- let’s roam the alleys of the Big Easy and delve into one of New Orleans Square’s signature attractions, which entertains Jack Skellington’s twisted (though well-meaning) vision of bringing two holidays together!

In the Spotlight this Week......

NEW ORLEANS SQUARE and HAUNTED MANSION HOLIDAY!!!​

If you have been to Disneyland, you know that New Orleans Square is one of the most unique areas of the park. But if you’ve been to Disneyland from November-early January, you also know that some of the most stunning (and theme-specific) decorations can be found in this location. While some of the décor has been scaled back a bit in the last few years, this mystical, mercurial land embodies revelry and celebration – two things that are also synonymous with the holiday season!

From the mysterious Mardi Gras-inspired masks which adorn lampposts and line the borders around Disneyland’s version of The Crescent City, to playful jesters hiding in the shadows, to the colorful beads strewn about on shop signs and balconies, Christmas is delivered with a bit of Southern spice and exquisite beauty. The code word for today is: time.


Twenty-one years ago, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” - a fable about what can go wrong when Halloween and Christmas collide - introduced us to Jack Skellington, the wiry Pumpkin King of Halloween Town.

After catching a glimpse of the festivities enjoyed by the residents of Christmas Town, Jack yearns for a way to incorporate a little bit of Yuletide spirit into everyday life in his own spooky city and decides to make it happen…an idea that doesn’t exactly sit well with its various ‘offbeat’ citizens.

Needless to say, Jack Skellington’s well-meaning but misguided mission begins and chaos ensues, including a kidnapped Santa Claus (“Sandy Claws”), many horrified recipients of some rather ‘shocking’ presents…and the roly poly, bright green Oogie Boogie. In the end, things get back to normal in both holiday villages. Sandy Claws even delivers a little bit of Christmas magic to the various befuddled, creepy creatures of Halloween Town. (And Jack Skellington finds romance with Sally, the rag doll creation of a local doctor.)

In 2001, Jack Skellington left his mark on Disneyland’s venerable Haunted Mansion ride for the very first time, and Haunted Mansion Holiday was born. Lasting from mid-September through early January, this extremely popular overlay draws large crowds every year for both the Halloween Time and Christmas seasons at the Disneyland Resort.

The concept of Haunted Mansion Holiday invites us to imagine what would happen if Jack Skellington took over the existing Mansion and infused some Christmas merriment into it. While there is some controversy over the theme of Haunted Mansion Holiday and how well it actually fits or does not fit in with the Halloween and/or Christmas seasons in the park – or how well “Nightmare Before Christmas” fits in to the Disney family at all, for that matter – there is no question that the attention to detail in this transformation of a longstanding, beloved park attraction is exceptional. There are Skellington-ized accents everywhere, from the cemetery, light fixtures and shrubbery in the outdoor queue to the famous ballroom scene inside…which features a most interesting and menacing gingerbread creation as the table’s centerpiece (there’s a new one made every year!). Almost no corner of the ride is left untouched, which explains the nearly 3-week time frame it takes to install the makeover. Love it or hate it, most people will agree that it is an elaborate undertaking and truly a spectacle to behold.

New Orleans Square



(November 2013)

(December 2012)

(December 2010)

Haunted Mansion Holiday


(December 2012)

(2009)

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I held back on posting many of my photos. I may or may not post more photos during the week. Please feel free to post your photos of New Orleans Square and Haunted Mansion Holiday all this week, through Sunday, September 14th, 2014, 11:59 p.m., P.S.T.

Then, stay tuned for our ninth theme on Monday, September 15th!! We have many themes coming up in future weeks, so get your photos ready!

 

[mvf-m11c]

First New Orleans Square with the old lights that used to be there and now it is different.

The old light canopy over the alley of NOS

 

[mvf-m11c]

Haunted Mansion Holiday

2012 gingerbread house

Last year’s gingerbread house

 

[californiamomof4grls]

My husband and I have decided to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary early. His sister is getting married the same month that we did and our daughter is has a weekend commitment that month. Plus Dd1 and Dd2 are in choir together and one of the weekends they will be going to Disneyland to preform. Needless to say the month of March is full. So we got to thinking why not go when it will be "Christmas" time. That is pretty special and I don't know if I could ever afford to do Christmas in the same month as a DL vacation for our 5 girls. That being said we have a few questions that we have been searching online for some answers. Then I thought we should just ask the pros! We will be there Nov 6-9th
So any help would be greatly appreciated!
We have been reading that there is a possibility that they will be filming the parade. I'm wondering if we will still be able to get around DL.
1. How many days do they film it? Is it impossible to move around the park? How long does it last? Does it really impact crowd levels? If it does impact crowd levels, Are they like "on season" or are they like Christmas week? We are specifically thinking of getting on rides while they are filming is this possible?

2.Is there a thread about holiday merchandise? Especially about Christmas decorations and such?

3. As always anything else you'd like to tell to Christmas Newbies about? LOL!
Thanks in advance!

 

[figment_jii]

My contributions to the Countdown!

The Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House (2011):

And in 2012...

And last year (2013)...

 

[Sherry E]

Hi all! For the first time ever, I'll be at DLR on my birthday this year! I was wondering if the CP makes both parks super busy, or do the crowds usually stay in DLR? I am hoping we can just jump over to DCA and avoid the CP crowds.

Thanks for any input you guys have!

Welcome, moppety!

Thank you for joining us in the Superthread!

I don't think it's a bad idea to hop over to DCA -- but there may be some crowds there too, as many people who go to DCA will have the same idea that you have!

What I think happens is that a lot of people try to avoid DL because of what they expect the crowds will be like but, in trying to avoid those expected crowds, all of the people who are trying to avoid them end up causing extra crowds themselves -- in other locations! I call it the "crowds causing crowds while trying to avoid crowds" syndrome.

I didn't find Disneyland crowds to be particularly ominous on the Sunday of CP weekend (for the last 3 years) -- earlier in the day -- but by mid-to-late afternoon it got very crowded in DL and Main Street was a mess by early evening.

However, I have also seen big masses of people piled into Town Square, as they were all escaping the mess -- and they would have had to either be heading to DCA or out into Downtown Disney somewhere, most likely.

I have heard that Saturday of CP weekend is very, very busy in both parks, but especially in DL.

The thing about the CP is that -- even though it is held in Town Square and viewable by any passersby -- it is not widely publicized, so it makes a lot of people curious because they don't know what it is. There is a mystique about it, which adds to the crowds (in my opinion). I met one lady last year -- who had been going to DL since the first day it opened in 1955 -- and she had no clue what the CP was because she had never seen any advertising for it.

The other issue is that, after the 20-night CP run in 2012, the CP gained a lot of new fans -- and those fans are now forced to only be able to enjoy the CP over 2 nights in December instead of the 20 they had back in 2012. So that probably adds to the crowds a bit as well.

I would just try to get all of your Disneyland stuff done early in the day, and then either head to DCA or maybe plan something in Downtown Disney or at one of the Disney hotels later in the evening, when the CP is going on. The second and final CP of the night should be over by 9 p.m., if I recall correctly, give or take 10 minutes.

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My husband and I have decided to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary early. His sister is getting married the same month that we did and our daughter is has a weekend commitment that month. Plus Dd1 and Dd2 are in choir together and one of the weekends they will be going to Disneyland to preform. Needless to say the month of March is full. So we got to thinking why not go when it will be "Christmas" time. That is pretty special and I don't know if I could ever afford to do Christmas in the same month as a DL vacation for our 5 girls. That being said we have a few questions that we have been searching online for some answers. Then I thought we should just ask the pros! We will be there Nov 6-9th
So any help would be greatly appreciated!
We have been reading that there is a possibility that they will be filming the parade. I'm wondering if we will still be able to get around DL.
1. How many days do they film it? Is it impossible to move around the park? How long does it last? Does it really impact crowd levels? If it does impact crowd levels, Are they like "on season" or are they like Christmas week? We are specifically thinking of getting on rides while they are filming is this possible?

2.Is there a thread about holiday merchandise? Especially about Christmas decorations and such?

3. As always anything else you'd like to tell to Christmas Newbies about? LOL!
Thanks in advance!

californiamomof4grls --

Thank you for joining us -- you came to the right place! It sounds as though you have a magical, wonderful trip in store!

We'll be covering holiday merchandise (including ornaments, stockings and whatever else is sold for the holidays) in this specific thread very soon, as part of the Theme Week Countdown (which is a different Disneyland Resort holiday theme every week, basically until early November -- we are on our 8th theme now). Stay tuned!

I always take a lot of photos of holiday merchandise, and I know that at least a few of our other Theme Week participants here also take photos of holiday merchandise, so you will see a lot of photos in a Theme Week very soon!!

I'm actually not sure how much of the holiday season will be officially underway when you are in the parks, to be honest. Most of the parks' decorations will be up, that's for sure, and I am pretty certain that It's a Small World Holiday will be running as of 11/7. It's possible that the Jingle Jangle Jamboree might be open (though not fully decorated yet) in Frontierland. Jingle Cruise will probably be running.

However, I am not certain about the Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks, Winter Dreams or Viva Navidad. I'm also not certain if Santa will be at his post in either park on 11/6-11/9. We are waiting for the announcement of the official start of the season, but we think it will probably be 11/12 or 11/14.

As for the Christmas Fantasy Parade, yes, it will probably be taped over the time frame that you are at Disneyland -- most likely on 11/7 and 11/8. People have said for years that it is crowded during that time frame, though I don't think the crowds are on par with post-Christmas/New Year's crowds in any way. I think it will be crowded, but not the worst crowds of the whole year. That time frame isn't even peak season yet, really, but the parade taping attracts a lot of people.

The best information about the parade filming/taping comes from Nancy Johnson, DIS Unplugged Correspondent, as she has attended the event many times (to my knowledge). Her quote/info (which I got directly from her) can be found in green, under my response to Misskitty3, in this post: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=52142080&postcount=1239

I think that 11/6 will probably be less crowded than 11/7 or 11/8.

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[kylie71]

I have NOTHING from Haunted Mansion Holiday! Not my favorite theming.... Here is my NOS photos.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

here is my weeks entry

 

[mvf-m11c]

However, I am not certain about the Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks, Winter Dreams or Viva Navidad. I'm also not certain if Santa will be at his post in either park on 11/6-11/9. We are waiting for the announcement of the official start of the season, but we think it will probably be 11/12 or 11/14.

I think that Believe...In Holiday Magic fireworks will be running that weekend since in the past years during the Christmas parade taping, DL have posted BiHM fireworks on the website. I don't think that WoC: Winter Dreams and Viva Navidad will be available until the first official weekend of the holiday season on 11/14. I remember that both Winter Dreams and Viva Navidad started on 11/15 last year.

 

[Phoenixrising]

I'm sorry I didn't post any pics last week, but it was a bit of a zoo. Our schools are on strike, so I've got the kids at home, which is driving me nuts. Both sides of the dispute are firmly encased in their prospective trenches, so it's going to be a long time before the kids are back in school.

Now to my pics. This pic is from the store called Pieces of Eight in NOS.
DSC07127 by greytyetti!, on Flickr

DSC03640 by greytyetti!, on Flickr

DSC06313 by greytyetti!, on Flickr

Just uploaded a few more. I couldn't figure out to rotate this one.
DSC07163 by greytyetti!, on Flickr

DSC06880 by greytyetti!, on Flickr

 

[tksbaskets]

Love theme week!! I freely admit I like Haunted Mansion with the overlay over the normal experience.

Christmas 2009

NOS - Bret you posted great pictures of NOS before and after the draping lights!

2011/2012 (we were there for NYE and the week after)

My favorite character interaction this trip. Jack was teaching 'Donald' how to be scary. The first couple of attempts he actually looked at Donald with his arms crossed and said, "THAT'S not Scary, try again"!

Bret have they removed this ^^ little fountain area for the new Club 33?

NOS

No holiday themeing here:

Sherry I laughed when I saw your post. I actually moved some ice cream around in the freezer section of the local supermarket yesterday looking for the elusive Peppermint Special Edition.

SUPER excited for Hallmark Countdown to Christmas. I follow Candace on FB so I saw the post about the holiday movie she's in. Can't wait!!

I'll post from last December later in the week.

 

[pattyduke34]

Ok ..here are a few of mine,...I am sad that this year we will not be able to see Court of Angles all done up for Christmas time. But on a Happy Note...I am going to get to see it on my Halloween trip...Having lunch at Club 33 in 7 days!!!! can not wait!!

 

[Orbitron]