Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Sherry E]

Actually $271 is regular price for a weeknight for a PPH standard room during that time. Trust me, I've been looking!

I appreciate you checking for me. And I appreciate that you'll let me know if you hear of anything else!

Janet --

Is that the going rate?

It figures that there appear to be 500 discounts floating around -- two of which are "Fall"-specific -- and the dates I would normally be going to Disneyland (right at the tail end of Candlelight and into that week) are not available at the best discount (when in the past they have been), or 25%. I'd have to totally switch my dates to get the actual 25% AP Fall discount, or go at my usual time with the regular, less impressive Fall discount, and work around all of the blockout dates.

Erin at the Parks Blog posted a blog about the Fall discount (not the AP one, but the one with 1000 blocked dates) -- http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...taway-with-new-disneyland-resort-hotel-offer/ .


I still think that other dates might open up next month -- I don't think we have seen the last of the discounted December rates -- but it's very confusing right now!

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet --

Is that the going rate?

It figures that there appear to be 500 discounts floating around -- two of which are "Fall"-specific -- and the dates I would normally be going to Disneyland (right at the tail end of Candlelight and into that week) are not available at the best discount (when in the past they have been), or 25%. I'd have to totally switch my dates to get the actual 25% AP Fall discount, or go at my usual time with the regular, less impressive Fall discount, and work around all of the blockout dates.

Erin at the Parks Blog posted a blog about the Fall discount (not the AP one, but the one with 1000 blocked dates) -- http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...taway-with-new-disneyland-resort-hotel-offer/ .


I still think that other dates might open up next month -- I don't think we have seen the last of the discounted December rates -- but it's very confusing right now!

I'm guessing that's their plan..... confusing us into surrendering to regular price!

 

[dizneekrazee]

I have a question about the holiday tour. I read the quick reviews from last year (one wouldn't open on my phone). Just to clarify, no meals are included with this tour? Also, from what time to what time does the tour generally run?

Thank you!!

 

[Sherry E]

I'm guessing that's their plan..... confusing us into surrendering to regular price!

Janet --

I'm guessing you're right! They want us to be dizzy with numbers and dollar amounts running through our minds, so that we finally get so fed up we have to book at the regular rate to end the frustration.

I find it amusing that the Fall discount (not the AP Fall one, but the other one for the general public) is supposed to be valid through 12/18, and yet it is blocked out from 11/21/14 through 12/13/14. So, really, there are only 5 nights in all of December that it can be used (12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 12/17 and 12/18 -- travel has to be completed by 12/19).

I have a question about the holiday tour. I read the quick reviews from last year (one wouldn't open on my phone). Just to clarify, no meals are included with this tour? Also, from what time to what time does the tour generally run?

Thank you!!

dizneekrazee --

Hopefully, TK, Jamie, Janet, the_princess, Orbitron, etc. and any of our other recent tour takers will chime in and help with more specific info, but I think I've read that the whole tour experience, from beginning to end, lasts about 3 hours or so -- maybe slightly more?

I think the second tour begins around 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m., so I would guess that the first tour starts a few hours before then (closer to noon, I suppose)?

Correct -- no meals included, but you get the gingerbread cookie and hot cocoa, as well as a treat sample from one of the candy stores.

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet --

I'm guessing you're right! They want us to be dizzy with numbers and dollar amounts running through our minds, so that we finally get so fed up we have to book at the regular rate to end the frustration.

I find it amusing that the Fall discount (not the AP Fall one, but the other one for the general public) is supposed to be valid through 12/18, and yet it is blocked out from 11/21/14 through 12/13/14. So, really, there are only 4 days in all of December that it can be used (12/14, 12/15, 12/16 and 12/17).

I think it would have been easier just to list the days the discount DOES apply!

dizneekrazee --

Hopefully, TK, Jamie, Janet, the_princess, Orbitron, etc. and any of our other recent tour takers will chime in and help with more specific info, but I think I've read that the whole tour experience, from beginning to end, lasts about 3 hours or so -- maybe slightly more?

I think the second tour begins around 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m., so I would guess that the first tour starts a few hours before then (closer to noon, I suppose)?

Correct -- no meals included, but you get the gingerbread cookie and hot cocoa, as well as a treat sample from one of the candy stores.

We did the later tour last year Sherry, so I can't help with the time of the earlier tour. I do have in my notes that we had to check in at 2:45. So it was probably scheduled around 3, although I thin we were a little late getting started. Our parade seating was for the 5:30 parade. So they allowed 2 1/2 hours plus the parade, so closer to 3 hours.

 

[DLmama]

 

[tksbaskets]

I have a question about the holiday tour. I read the quick reviews from last year (one wouldn't open on my phone). Just to clarify, no meals are included with this tour? Also, from what time to what time does the tour generally run?

Thank you!!

No meals but a couple of tasty bites of fudge and then hot chocolate and a Micky gingerbread cookie while you watch the parade.

The tour is about 3 or 3 1/2 hours with the parade viewing. The early tour starts at 12:30 ish and ends with the 3 ish parade (my pictures were in the day light). The 3:30 tour ends with the 5:30 ish parade (my pictures were at night).

I hope this kind of helps

 

[sgrap]

Will the Holiday entertainment start running every night in November? Or if we want to see the Holiday fireworks in November, do we need to plan at least a Friday night stay? Thanks!

 

[Sherry E]

Will the Holiday entertainment start running every night in November? Or if we want to see the Holiday fireworks in November, do we need to plan at least a Friday night stay? Thanks!

sgrap --

If things go as they have gone in recent years, the Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks show, Winter Castle lighting, snow and A Christmas Fantasy Parade should be running nightly as of 11/13 (officially), and all the way through the end of the holiday season (barring any unforeseen weather issues). They will likely start running (unofficially) before 11/13.

Things like DTD, Viva Navidad and Winter Dreams in DCA may or may not begin on 11/13 (they may start a couple of days later), and the ice rink probably won't go up in DTD until after the Avengers marathon weekend is over.

But once all of those things are in place and running, they will take place daily/nightly!

 

[sgrap]

sgrap --

If things go as they have gone in recent years, the Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks show, Winter Castle lighting, snow and A Christmas Fantasy Parade should be running nightly as of 11/13 (officially), and all the way through the end of the holiday season (barring any unforeseen weather issues). They will likely start running (unofficially) before 11/13.

Things like DTD, Viva Navidad and Winter Dreams in DCA may or may not begin on 11/13 (they may start a couple of days later), and the ice rink probably won't go up in DTD until after the Avengers marathon weekend is over.

But once all of those things are in place and running, they will take place daily/nightly!

Awesome, thanks! Debating whether to try to fit in a quick early holiday trip while we have our AP's! All of the awesome pictures sure make it hard to resist.

 

[Sherry E]

Awesome, thanks! Debating whether to try to fit in a quick early holiday trip while we have our AP's! All of the awesome pictures sure make it hard to resist.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to squeeze in a quick trip for a couple of reasons:

1) This may be the last year those particular fireworks and that Christmas parade are available without a hard ticket party being involved; and

2) Next year, the fireworks and parade are sure to be interrupted due to the 60th anniversary events, so by 2016 we may see a whole new holiday fireworks show and parade.

 

[sgrap]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to squeeze in a quick trip for a couple of reasons:

1) This may be the last year those particular fireworks and that Christmas parade are available without a hard ticket party being involved; and

2) Next year, the fireworks and parade are sure to be interrupted due to the 60th anniversary events, so by 2016 we may see a whole new holiday fireworks show and parade.

Oh boy, you are really making it hard! Unfortunately 'quick' still involves airfare, etc . . . but it would be so fun!!

 

[dizneekrazee]

We did the later tour last year Sherry, so I can't help with the time of the earlier tour. I do have in my notes that we had to check in at 2:45. So it was probably scheduled around 3, although I thin we were a little late getting started. Our parade seating was for the 5:30 parade. So they allowed 2 1/2 hours plus the parade, so closer to 3 hours.

Thank you all! Gives me another meal to plan Decisions, decisions.

 

[Luisa]

After a day or so of grief from photobucket, here are mine

 

[Mouseketeers4]

Could someone check the new AP hotel discounts for me at PPH and DLH? Our dates are November 16-22, but I would consider a split stay if part of that isn't eligible for the discount. We're currently booked at the CCI, but I'm really bummed that we're not staying on property again. We were spoiled on our first DLR trip last September with the great Dapper Day rates at the DLH and we'd love to stay there again. Thanks!

 

[tksbaskets]

Louisa they were worth the wait. Especially the one of the castle at night.

 

[Elk Grove Chris]

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

Could someone check the new AP hotel discounts for me at PPH and DLH? Our dates are November 16-22, but I would consider a split stay if part of that isn't eligible for the discount. We're currently booked at the CCI, but I'm really bummed that we're not staying on property again. We were spoiled on our first DLR trip last September with the great Dapper Day rates at the DLH and we'd love to stay there again. Thanks!

DLH Deluxe view $290 a night $1,357.20 with TAX
DLH Standard is $350 a night

PPH (Standard Room Rate) No Fall package offer $271 a night
PPH Premium View (Passholders Save 10% on Disneyland Resort Hotels) $314

GCH Woods-Courtyard View $335 a night

Just wanted to add that the only ones that had the AP fall package are DLH and GCH also wanted to add that when you call to book (if you do) make sure you say AP fall package price as shown online because just like my experience both FALL ROOM and FALL PACKAGE both show up for the same dates. Enjoy

 

[mom2rtk]

DLH Deluxe view $290 a night $1,357.20 with TAX
DLH Standard is $350 a night

PPH (Standard Room Rate) No Fall package offer $271 a night
PPH Premium View (Passholders Save 10% on Disneyland Resort Hotels) $314

GCH Woods-Courtyard View $335 a night

Just wanted to add that the only ones that had the AP fall package are DLH and GCH also wanted to add that when you call to book (if you do) make sure you say AP fall package price as shown online because just like my experience both FALL ROOM and FALL PACKAGE both show up for the same dates. Enjoy

Is there no savings at all for an AP holder on a PPH standard room?

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

Is there no savings at all for an AP holder on a PPH standard room?

Not that I have come across. Although when the rates first came out for yesterday morning I went on and the Standard was showing $240 a night but when I went back last night there was nothing showing up. However for my dates Nov 30- Dec 5 a Premium view room has the AP Fall Package rate of $262 a night which is cheaper the a DLH Standard room.

What I find odd is if I search through DL website on Safari I get the Fall Room only and on Explorer I get the Fall Package rate.