Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[Orbitron]

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you Sherry for this great thread!

 

[mvf-m11c]

A few more pics of the holiday/Christmas season until we are only a few days away till the official start-up.

 

[krispin41]

GORGEOUS. I can't wait to see this in person!! Your pictures are always so amazing!

A few more pics of the holiday/Christmas season until we are only a few days away till the official start-up.

 

[tksbaskets]

I love that we are getting reports of Christmas Holiday sightings at the parks!

No chance to watch the new Hallmark movies yet but they are queued up on my DVR!

 

[mom2rtk]

Man, I really got behind here. Congrats to the gift card winners!

I have a question for those who had pictures taken with the Viva Navidad characters last year. Were there certain times listed in the times guide? Are they out before or after the parade? Or just sort of in and out all day?

 

[OHBelle]

I have drawn the name of the second winner -- and it is a surprise, I think!


The second and final winner of a Disney gift card is......

krispin41 -- for her Holiday Cornucopia entry (Theme Week 16)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ​

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CONGRATULATIONS KRISTAN!!! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us!!

 

[kylie71]

Congrats to Krispin!
Thank You again Sherry!

Happy Holiday's Everyone!

--Lori

 

[Dawn16]

Jingle Cruise shirt! So cute! http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...eatured-online-only-shirts-for-november-2014/

Ok, you just made me spend money That Jingle Cruise t-shirt is awesome! Can't wait to wear it on the ride next month - yay.

 

[mom2rtk]

Does anyone know when the JC shirts go on sale?

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Sherry we believe you YOU ARE AWESOME! Quick question the frozen lighting is that going to be nightly through the season. Looks cool but hope not I love walking through the castle.

I wasn't exactly sure what you meant by the Frozen lighting and then I saw a clip from WDW this morning. To the best of my knowledge, that is only happening at WDW, not DL. It looks cool, but even as much as I love Frozen, I think it takes away from the lighting (IMO). There will still be times the entrance to the castle will be closed off, but you are able to walk through most of the time.

 

[Dawn16]

Does anyone know when the JC shirts go on sale?

I just ordered mine this a.m. on the Disney Store website

 

[Sherry E]

I am quickly touching base, and will be back later today. I'm going to mail the gift cards to Marlana, Bret and Kristan on my way out.

Misskitty3 -- Thanks again for posting photos. I really have to get to the parks myself and determine what is actually missing and what has returned (from small details to big, obvious things), but I appreciate you giving us a glimpse!

A key element in Hollywood Land seems to be missing, from what I can tell by your photos -- and that is one of the things I was most interested in: The Santa/reindeer display at the end of the street (next to the Hyperion).

It could be that the Santa display will be put up before the holidays officially kick off, or it could be that the display is not going up at all this year due to Frozen stuff invading that whole back section of Hollywood Land. The Santa/reindeer decoration was a nice touch last year, as it was reminiscent of the Santa/reindeer displays that used to hang over the real Hollywood Blvd. years ago. The fact that it's not there -- and that area is rumored to be the area for all of the Frozen madness -- is very telling.

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I love that we are getting reports of Christmas Holiday sightings at the parks!

No chance to watch the new Hallmark movies yet but they are queued up on my DVR!

TK --

A Cookie Cutter Christmas was ok -- I think I have to watch it again in full to see if I like it better, because I got distracted as I watched it -- but, so far, The Nine Lives of Christmas is my favorite of the first 3 new movies that have debuted thus far.

Man, I really got behind here. Congrats to the gift card winners!

I have a question for those who had pictures taken with the Viva Navidad characters last year. Were there certain times listed in the times guide? Are they out before or after the parade? Or just sort of in and out all day?

Janet --

I think the characters are there on and off throughout the day. I have the Times Guide for DCA from last year, and I don't see times mentioned for just the characters. The daily hours for VN are mentioned: 11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m., and the Street Party hours are listed: 12:25, 1:30, 2:50, 3:50, 5:30 and 6:20.

 

[egritz]

A key element in Hollywood Land seems to be missing, from what I can tell by your photos -- and that is one of the things I was most interested in: The Santa/reindeer display at the end of the street (next to the Hyperion).

It could be that the Santa display will be put up before the holidays officially kick off, or it could be that the display is not going up at all this year due to Frozen stuff invading that whole back section of Hollywood Land. The Santa/reindeer decoration was a nice touch last year, as it was reminiscent of the Santa/reindeer displays that used to hang over the real Hollywood Blvd. years ago. The fact that it's not there -- and that area is rumored to be the area for all of the Frozen madness -- is very telling.

I liked that Santa & Reindeer & didn't realize it was new last year, I'm glad we got some pictures with it.
I haven't kept up to speed on the frozen invasion of that area - are we to also expect another Elsa & Anna meet n greet in DCA????

 

[mom2rtk]

A key element in Hollywood Land seems to be missing, from what I can tell by your photos -- and that is one of the things I was most interested in: The Santa/reindeer display at the end of the street (next to the Hyperion).

It could be that the Santa display will be put up before the holidays officially kick off, or it could be that the display is not going up at all this year due to Frozen stuff invading that whole back section of Hollywood Land. The Santa/reindeer decoration was a nice touch last year, as it was reminiscent of the Santa/reindeer displays that used to hang over the real Hollywood Blvd. years ago. The fact that it's not there -- and that area is rumored to be the area for all of the Frozen madness -- is very telling. [/SIZE]




Janet --

I think the characters are there on and off throughout the day. I have the Times Guide for DCA from last year, and I don't see times mentioned for just the characters. The daily hours for VN are mentioned: 11:00 a.m. - 7 p.m., and the Street Party hours are listed: 12:25, 1:30, 2:50, 3:50, 5:30 and 6:20.

Sherry, I also think that's interesting. I hope they aren't leaving Christmas decorations down and are planning to do something that really doesn't start until 12/20! That would stink for those of us traveling earlier. I look forward to more reports from the park!

And thanks for the info on the VN characters. We'll just have to head over and start asking questions.

 

[LalaCoop]

So if our fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 the castle lighting times will be...? Also, if watching the fireworks from the curb by the hub will we still get to experience snowfall, or do we need to actually be on Main Street? Is there a particular area of Main Street that provides better viewing? Are the fireworks terribly loud (should I bring ear plugs for the littles? )?
Saw the sign for the "photo spot" in front the the Viva Navidad store/display. Does this mean that there's a Photopass photographer there? If so, are there other areas I the parks for designated photo ops?
I have enjoyed reading through the thread, trying to keep up, but y'all are so fast on here! Thank you for all the wonderful info!

 

[petals]

Congrats Krispin

 

[Speechphi]

Thank you Sherry for hosting such a fun holiday countdown! I've enjoyed checking the new theme & photos each Monday so much that I was a tiny bit bummed this morning when I remembered the countdown was over . But there's next year...and I'll have more photos to share then! Only 39 days to go for me!

 

[momrek06]

Just want to share on the CHRISTMAS thread what I bought yesterday at DCA!!!
(They are also all over DL)!



MERRY CHRISTMAS, MICKEY 'ELF' (popcorn holder)!!!

 

[twinky]

Good morning. For those interested in the Jazz Kitchen Gingerbread House Workshops, tickets are now on sale: http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=165822544

 

[mvf-m11c]

So if our fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 the castle lighting times will be...? Also, if watching the fireworks from the curb by the hub will we still get to experience snowfall, or do we need to actually be on Main Street? Is there a particular area of Main Street that provides better viewing? Are the fireworks terribly loud (should I bring ear plugs for the littles? )?

Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle Enchantment Holiday lighting should happen every hour until the fireworks. For example if it starts 9:15pm, there should be two shows a night which it starts at 7:15pm and 8:15pm. Yes, you will be able to experience the snowfall around the Hub. I would look closely at the light towers around the Hub to see where the snow machines are located. Not only Main Street, you can experience the snowfall at IASW Plaza and around the Rivers of America when watching the first show of F! after BIHM fireworks. BIHM fireworks are not that loud but there will be some fireworks that will be loud.