Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[tksbaskets]

Three cheers for Nine Lives of Christmas! It was adorable and heartwarming from start to finish. The acting was way above normal and I loved Gregory Harrison in the movie. I'm keeping it on my DRV! DisneyJamieCA It will play on a rotating basis this holiday season. I hope you are able to catch it now that you get the Hallmark Channel.

Dental break: Sherry - With an onlay there is no need to level down the tooth. One appointment to take the impression, one to put the onlay on .

We are hoping to bag a couple of candy canes! I'm a little bummed about the Muppets being closed. I love the Muppet show. Oh well, I'll just have to have DH take me to see Aladdin another time.

 

[ACDSNY]

Thanks for the recap Sherry!

 

[Sherry E]

Three cheers for Nine Lives of Christmas! It was adorable and heartwarming from start to finish. The acting was way above normal and I loved Gregory Harrison in the movie. I'm keeping it on my DRV! DisneyJamieCA It will play on a rotating basis this holiday season. I hope you are able to catch it now that you get the Hallmark Channel.

Dental break: Sherry - With an onlay there is no need to level down the tooth. One appointment to take the impression, one to put the onlay on .

We are hoping to bag a couple of candy canes! I'm a little bummed about the Muppets being closed. I love the Muppet show. Oh well, I'll just have to have DH take me to see Aladdin another time.

TK --

Aha! So I wasn't alone in loving The Nine Lives of Christmas! So far this season, you and I are on the same page -- we didn't care for One Starry Christmas and we both thought Nine Lives was adorable! Honestly, I liked Nine Lives much more than A Cookie Cutter Christmas, but I will wait and see what your verdict is on Cookie Cutter, as I am curious if you will agree!

I loved all of the firemen!

Nine Lives of Christmas is apparently going to be available on DVD, from what all of the ads said, but until I decide if I will get it on DVD I want to wait and see the other new movies that are going to air. At the very least, Hallmark will probably run Nine Lives without commercial breaks on Christmas day, so I may wait to record it until then, when it will use up slightly less DVR space.

I think my tooth must need the crown then -- maybe it has to do with where the actual break is on the tooth, and how much of it is broken off -- because the dentist mentioned needing to level it down.

Thanks for the recap Sherry!

You're very welcome, Angela!

I figure it's a good idea to post the highlights every so often, for those folks who tune into the thread late or who don't have time to get caught up, but need to know the basics.

 

[tksbaskets]

I think my tooth must need the crown then -- maybe it has to do with where the actual break is on the tooth, and how much of it is broken off -- because the dentist mentioned needing to level it down.

It's worth asking if an onlay would work.... I'm planning on watching A Cookie Cutter Christmas tomorrow. I'll be sure to post my critique! I'm thinking the DVR of Nine Lives of Christmas will be finding a home with me when it comes out.

 

[PixiDustDears]

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)!!!

So Im trying to catch up by going backwards. Had been focused on Halloween and work. But when I saw this, well I just might have to have one. I have ghost Mickey and hatbox ghost Mickey. I think I have to add to my collection.

Kind of off topic, but does anyone have any suggestions about what to do with a (walking) leg cast if it should rain? The weather has been so up and down that it's hard to predict. It rained during Halloween but only lightly while in the park so it wasn't to much of a concern. I'm just not sure what to do besides plastic bags (that get holes in the bottom since it's a walking cast and all).

 

[Luisa]

So it looks like this year we're not getting any of the Hallmark movies until December and only on the weekends. So far in the programming I've found-
Help for the Holidays
A Perfect Christmas
Snow Bride
12 Wishes of Christmas
A Boyfriend for Christmas
The Christmas Secret (a new one, yay!)
Matchmaker Santa
All I want for Christmas
Christmas in Conway
One Christmas Eve

 

[rentayenta]

Sherry, where did you find info about a gingerbread house at the GCH? This makes me so happy I want to read all about it. I'm sure I missed it as this thread is moving fast.




Must have that Mickey Elf popcorn bucket. It's SO darling!


To all those traveling soon, safe travels and take lots of pics....please!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

We leave in 11 hours and 45 mins, and we plan to take lots of pics and post them here and on our trip report nightly

 

[rentayenta]

We leave in 11 hours and 45 mins, and we plan to take lots of pics and post them here and on our trip report nightly

Safe travels and can't wait to see pics! Will you put a link here for your trip report?

 

[revwog1974]

After waiting on hold for about 25 minutes, which didn't seem that bad considering, I got an extremely friendly cast member who helped me get Christmas Eve reservations for the River Belle Terrace for the Fantasmic Package. Unfortunately, she said that the only people would would be seated for the show would be the people with the Blue Bayou package, so I'm hoping the kids in our group have place they can see, otherwise this won't be worth it.

 

[twinky]

After waiting on hold for about 25 minutes, which didn't seem that bad considering, I got an extremely friendly cast member who helped me get Christmas Eve reservations for the River Belle Terrace for the Fantasmic Package. Unfortunately, she said that the only people would would be seated for the show would be the people with the Blue Bayou package, so I'm hoping the kids in our group have place they can see, otherwise this won't be worth it.

Congrats! We plan to be there on the 21st.

 

[OHBelle]

TK --

Aha! So I wasn't alone in loving The Nine Lives of Christmas! So far this season, you and I are on the same page -- we didn't care for One Starry Christmas and we both thought Nine Lives was adorable! Honestly, I liked Nine Lives much more than A Cookie Cutter Christmas, but I will wait and see what your verdict is on Cookie Cutter, as I am curious if you will agree!

I loved all of the firemen!

Nine Lives of Christmas is apparently going to be available on DVD, from what all of the ads said, but until I decide if I will get it on DVD I want to wait and see the other new movies that are going to air. At the very least, Hallmark will probably run Nine Lives without commercial breaks on Christmas day, so I may wait to record it until then, when it will use up slightly less DVR space.

I think my tooth must need the crown then -- maybe it has to do with where the actual break is on the tooth, and how much of it is broken off -- because the dentist mentioned needing to level it down.

Count me in as one that loved Nine Lives of Christmas! I haven't seen Gregory Harrison in anything recently, boy he has aged very well! I thought the leads were perfect and had chemistry, unlike One Starry Christmas. The cats were prominent, but not in an annoying, its all about the cats way. It was a perfect balance. I am hoping to watch A Cookie Cutter Christmas later today.

Sorry to hear about your tooth. I hope it gets fixed soon and doesn't cause you too much pain. Although missing out on Peppermint ice cream is pretty painful!

 

[DharmaLou]

We leave in 11 hours and 45 mins, and we plan to take lots of pics and post them here and on our trip report nightly

Have fun, especially with your 5K! runDisney events are the best!

 

[AmberStar]

Unfortunately, she said that the only people would would be seated for the show would be the people with the Blue Bayou package, so I'm hoping the kids in our group have place they can see, otherwise this won't be worth it.

This has me TERRIFIED for the same reason. We are skipping WOC because of the standing only thing and I know my shorties won't be able to see. I've talked up Fantasmic like crazy and want to see it so bad (first time ever) but standing room only pretty much makes it clear that it won't be worth it.

I will be there launch of FP night so hopefully I can talk with a cast member that morning and get more specifics if we don't have them before hand.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry, where did you find info about a gingerbread house at the GCH? This makes me so happy I want to read all about it. I'm sure I missed it as this thread is moving fast.




Must have that Mickey Elf popcorn bucket. It's SO darling!


To all those traveling soon, safe travels and take lots of pics....please!

Jenny --

You missed it, but that's okay! That's specifically why I will occasionally re-post what we know, or the latest developments about the current season, to get everyone caught up in case they are either just tuning in or have missed a few pages!

The "news" about the 6 ft. gingerbread house at the GCH was quietly sneaked into a press release about the holidays (last week), along with info about the Elf popcorn bucket, etc. The Disney Parks Blog put out a blog about the season at the same time, but there was no mention of the gingerbread house. Since the Parks Blog and Disneyland News usually seem to post almost the same info and text, I figured that Disneyland News' press release would be a carbon copy of what the Parks Blog posted, but it had a lot more detail. HERE is the press release.

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[rentayenta]

Thank you Sherry for pointing me in the right direction.



This is a cross post but I just booked the F! On the Go package and wanted to share:


Woot, finally got through. I was on hold about 15 minutes and got info for the remaining 8. I reserved the F! On the Go package. It's actually not a bad deal since we have to eat anyway. The CM told me the viewing is basically the same viewing as there is now but it'll be used for this plus they'll use the area on the bridge as well. They are limiting the number of packages.

My pick up time for food is 3:15 pm for the early show. A 5:00 pick up time led us into the late show.

The dining choice are:
-herb marinated chicken breast with seasoned veggies
-lasagna
-veggie lasagna

All adult packages come with a drink, salad (even the chicken meal), a roll, and marbled cheesecake. If you ask me $19.99 is a really good deal. A meal of that size would cost that without an FP for F!. She said she thinks we arrive 45 minutes before the show. The 24 hour cancelation policy applies and I had to reserve with a CC.

 

[kylie71]

I am recording 9 Lives, its on my DVR, I have not seen any of the new movies yet... passed on Starry Night, after you girls did not like it....


2 weeks from today, we will be on our way from LAX, to Anaheim!!!



--Lori

 

[DahliaRW]

So in DL style (or should I say in Disney style) the website was not working to book dining this morning (of course, for the F! packages). Was able to get our second choice of days, fortunately, for our trip in December. I'll call back in a few weeks and see if our original date has any openings. We're doing the BB, hopefully the viewing is good.

 

[dedesmith32]

I couldn't get the website to work either but I waited on the phone and finally got a reservation for the Fantasmic On-the-Go Package. I didn't get the reservation I wanted, but at least we got it! So we will be seeing the late show, which is actually kind of cool because it is our last night, so it will be our last HURRAH before we head back to the motel for the last time. I could only get pickup for 4:15 though but we will make it work!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

i hope that every one doing the F fp dinners will give enough info for a new super thread update for next time I go LOL
I wish they would have chairs for ppl or bench's or stadium seats for woc and F