Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

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Speaking of which . . . the only way I have found to upload pictures is from Photobucket, which is kind of a big pain (and my buck is full). Is there a way to upload directly from my computer?

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How I do it is I upload all my pictures to Shutterfly (and have them neatly organized into monthly folders that are then in yearly photos, I LOVE organized photos!). Then I just log into shutterfly and go through my pictures. When i find one I want to share I click on it to enlarge, and then copy it. Come back over here and paste it into my response. It does add a funky white border but it is SUPER easy. And Shutterfly offers free unlimited photo storage, so they are my "cloud" back up for all my photos. (And bonus, for this year Shutterfly has a Disney theme for their photo books, I can't wait to make mine!)

Side note, we'll be there next week too (barring any last minute illnesses, DD & I are recovering from colds). I am cautiously getting excited (not looking forward to the long drive with the kids, and i'm not looking forward to the high crowds I expect we'll see). Have so much to do to get ready to leave though I'm stressed just thinking about it.
 
Anybody else going to the Annual Passholder's Celebration of the Seasons next Tues, Nov. 17th? I can't believe I can't seem to find any information on it. I got an email tonight, and immediately registered. It will be a long couple of days, as I can't take off Tuesday or Wednesday at work, and I'm a few hours drive from DLR, but this is exactly the kind of experience I've been looking forward to... a special solo trip. The info said to expect long waits to get in, but Touring Plans still shows that day and the next at 3 or 4 out of 10. Just wondering if anyone has any insight. I probably will arrive around 8 or 9 pm. Have they released which attractions will be open? TIA!

How does this work? We will be there and plan to upgrade our PH to APs on Sunday....would we be able to take advantage of the event? Would it even be worth the event with the crowds? What time is it going to be held? Looks like DL doesn't close until 10pm that night so is it held after the park closes?

And I highly doubt the parks will be a 3/4 any day next week with Season of Force opening on Monday. That seems way off.
 

How does this work? We will be there and plan to upgrade our PH to APs on Sunday....would we be able to take advantage of the event? Would it even be worth the event with the crowds? What time is it going to be held? Looks like DL doesn't close until 10pm that night so is it held after the park closes?

And I highly doubt the parks will be a 3/4 any day next week with Season of Force opening on Monday. That seems way off.

You're Invited!
Thank you for being a Disneyland® Resort Annual Passholder! We hope you've enjoyed your time in the parks this year. To celebrate, we are having a special party for those of you coming up on your Passholder anniversary. We invite you to join us for an exciting evening of after-hours fun and a variety of special offerings!

REGISTER NOW

*Space is limited.*
Who?
Invited Disneyland® Passholders & up to five (5) additional Passholder Guests
*Advance registration is required*
What?
A special night to celebrate your upcoming Passholder anniversary
When?
Tuesday, November 17, 2015; 10pm-2am
Where?
Disneyland® Park
Registration will remain open while space is available or until midnight on 11/16/15, whichever occurs first. Registration will occur on a first-come basis, subject to eligibility requirements. Invitation is non-transferable. Registering Passholder and his/her Guests must have valid Passports that are valid for Park admission at the time of registration and on the night of the specific event; registration is not a guarantee of admission. Guests may not be changed after registration submission. Select attractions and services will be available. Information and event elements are subject to restrictions and change without notice.

^That was the email I got. When I clicked on Register Now, this is the web page I got:

Kick Off the Holiday Season in Style!
Enjoy this seasonal, after-hours Annual Passholder Anniversary Event—starring many of your favorite Disney Characters!
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Join the Festivities
In honor of your upcoming Passholder anniversary, we’re throwing a party… and you’re invited!




Our “Celebration of the Season” is a chance for Annual Passholders to take in exclusive nighttime entertainment throughout Disneyland Park. The event features a holly-jolly lineup of special experiences, including Character Greetings and seasonal surprises as well as an opportunity to enjoy select attractions, dining and merchandise locations until 2:00 AM. Please join us for a magical evening at the Merriest Place on Earth!



From everyone here at the Disneyland Resort, we hope you've enjoyed your Annual Passholder benefits and look forward to spreading some yuletide cheer at this holiday spectacular!


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Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Who: Invited Passholders with passes expiring between November 22, 2015 and January 30, 2016

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How to Register
All Guests must be registered in advance to attend the “Celebration of the Season” Anniversary Event. To register, please complete the following steps:



  1. Add Annual Passholders—list each individual Passholder who will be attending. Please note: registration is only valid for Guests added during this step. Guests cannot be added to your party at a later time.
  2. Select the event, date and time, and then submit your request.
  3. View and print your confirmation page. This will be required at the event.
Register Now


Online Event Registration


  • Advanced online registration is required for all Guests attending this event. Registration will remain open from October 29, 2015 at 2:30 PM Pacific Time, while space is available or until November 16, 2015, whichever occurs first. A link to register will appear on this page during that time period.
  • This special Annual Passholder event is for Passholders whose passes are expiring between November 22, 2015 and January 30, 2016. Only invited Passholders will have the opportunity to make online reservations. Invited Passholders may register themselves and up to 5 Guests each, but their Guests will need to have valid Annual Passports as of the date of registration and as of the date of the event.
  • Annual Passholders invited to this event will need to provide the name, valid Annual Passport number and birth date of each Annual Passholder in their group for registration. Space is limited.
  • If an eligible Annual Passholder intends to invite a Guest with a newly purchased Passport, please know that new Passports are not valid until activated by visiting the Disneyland Resort. Additionally, “activation” of a Passport may take up to 24 hours to be reflected in the event registration website. Please plan accordingly if you intend to register a new Passholder as a Guest for the event.
  • Registration for eligible Passholders and their Guests will occur in the order in which the registration information is received and verified.
  • Children under 3 without passes may attend with a registered party.
  • Registrations may not be changed or cancelled after confirmation, and confirmed registrations may not be transferred. Substitutions will not be allowed.
  • Check-In instructions will be provided as a part of the registration process.
  • Call (714) 781-PASS for assistance with any registration issues.
Parking

  • Parking will be available at any Disneyland Resort theme park parking facility, but shuttle and tram services will vary.
  • The Mickey & Friends Parking Structure trams and the Toy Story parking area shuttles will continue to run until 3:00 AM. Shuttle service to all other Disneyland Resort parking lots will end at their normally scheduled times following Disneyland Park closing.
  • Private hotel shuttles may not operate extended hours for this event. Please check with your hotel for details.
  • Parking is not included in event registration. Standard parking fees apply. Guests should park in a designated theme park parking lot as directed by area signage or Cast Members. Parking for this event is prohibited in the Downtown Disney parking lots.
  • Mickey & Friends parking trams and Toy Story shuttles will continue to run 1 hour after the event ends. However, shuttle service to all other Resort parking lots will end at their normally scheduled times following Disneyland Park closing.
  • Allow extra time for Resort arrival. Due to the popularity of this event, area traffic, long wait times and delayed tram or shuttle boarding may occur.
Please Note

  • Online registration is required. Space is limited.
  • Information and event elements, such as locations, product and service offerings, and select attractions are subject to capacity, scheduled park events, change or cancellation without notice and other restrictions.
  • The event does not guarantee access to any attraction or location and may involve long wait periods.
  • Information and event details are subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice.
  • Wristbands are not valid for theme park admission. Participating Guests must present their valid Annual Pass in conjunction with their wristband to enter Disneyland Park. Annual Passes that have been blocked for admission for any reason will prevent event attendance.
  • Please arrive early: check-in opens at 2:00 PM on the day of the event. The check-in process may include long lines and wait times for later arrivals.


So I guess it's only being offered to AP holders whose passes expire between Nov. 22nd and Jan. 30th. I have no idea why. Mine expires Jan. 24th.
 
Thanks for posting the info. Way too late for my little family, but looks fun!
 
How does this work? We will be there and plan to upgrade our PH to APs on Sunday....would we be able to take advantage of the event? Would it even be worth the event with the crowds? What time is it going to be held? Looks like DL doesn't close until 10pm that night so is it held after the park closes?

And I highly doubt the parks will be a 3/4 any day next week with Season of Force opening on Monday. That seems way off.

Typically these invites are sent to AP holders whose passes are expiring in the next month or two. Ours are up in January so we got a postcard mailing to sign up.
Unfortunately a weekday isn't feasible for us since we are 6 hours away.

This was the mailer we received :

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We still haven't received a mailer, but were able to register by phone since the webpage was not cooperating. The event is for passholders whose APs expire between 11/22/15 - 1/30/16, but each registered guest can bring 5 more passholders (even if the 5 APs won't expire within the specified window).
 
This is the first time I've participated in one of these... I didn't realize they were fairly common? I'm excited to experience both the Star Wars stuff and holiday stuff sooner than Thanksgiving. We've gone a lot this year, but with a 2 year old, we've been sticking to the toddler-friendly areas of the parks for the most part. I haven't been on Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Big Thunder, Screamin', or Soarin' all year. Hoping I get to ride at least Space Mountain next week!
 
I was looking at the calendar and I see that beginning Dec 17 up until Dec 21 (the last updated day) there is once again early entry for both parks. Also PTN has the same schedule as during Thanksgiving week, 5:45 and 10:45. Which makes me think that they will update the fireworks at some point to 2 shows.
 
Well now you've done it Sherry. I have been perfectly happy with my decision to swap to Halloween this year. But with your link to the Magic Decades Collection, I am now regretting it for the first time! It's just THAT adorable.

Now to decide if it's weird to buy a sweatshirt for a holiday season at Disney I never even experienced.........

I feel the same way!! I wish I was going for Thanksgiving as I usually do!!

Where can we buy the sweatshirt? Where did you see it?

TIA!

--Lori
 
I remember wondering if the ice cream being served up at the BBQ was the "real" peppermint ice cream -- in other words. Dreyer's/Edy's Grand ice cream -- or if it was the unfortunate frozen toothpaste otherwise known as Dreyer's Slow Churned. There is a definite difference in flavor, and usually in color too. Thus far, the actual ice cream places at DLR have sold the Grand kind (not Slow Churned), but I'm not sure if the BBQ is passing off Slow Churned as Grand.

This year the Grand kind is white - when I opened it up, I thought I'd bought Slow Churned by mistake.

Well now you've done it Sherry. I have been perfectly happy with my decision to swap to Halloween this year. But with your link to the Magic Decades Collection, I am now regretting it for the first time! It's just THAT adorable.

Now to decide if it's weird to buy a sweatshirt for a holiday season at Disney I never even experienced.........

If it's weird, then I'm weird, too. :p I just hope they'll be available on the Disney Store online. Good thing I've got a lot of Disney Visa reward dollars!

I feel the same way!! I wish I was going for Thanksgiving as I usually do!!

Where can we buy the sweatshirt? Where did you see it?

TIA!

--Lori

Sherry posted a link to a Disney Parks blog entry about it:

 
This year the Grand kind is white - when I opened it up, I thought I'd bought Slow Churned by mistake.



If it's weird, then I'm weird, too. :p I just hope they'll be available on the Disney Store online. Good thing I've got a lot of Disney Visa reward dollars!



Sherry posted a link to a Disney Parks blog entry about it:
Thanks, I saw that. I thought I missed a picture of the Fleece.
I wonder where we can order it from...?

--Lori
 
I am always ready, willing and able to talk peppermint ice cream! The Great Peppermint Ice Cream Shortage in the parks (due to the weird 'incorrect tub size' issue) was in 2013. That was the year when the ice cream was not being sold at the actual ice cream places for most of the season, but was available at the BBQ and at Blue Bayou.

I remember wondering if the ice cream being served up at the BBQ was the "real" peppermint ice cream -- in other words. Dreyer's/Edy's Grand ice cream -- or if it was the unfortunate frozen toothpaste otherwise known as Dreyer's Slow Churned. There is a definite difference in flavor, and usually in color too. Thus far, the actual ice cream places at DLR have sold the Grand kind (not Slow Churned), but I'm not sure if the BBQ is passing off Slow Churned as Grand.

I think I must get some of the peppermint Reddi-Whip (or whatever it is). That sounds delicious -- and I have some Swiss Miss Candy Cane hot cocoa that could use a dollop of it!

I just realized I mis-typed originally - the one at BBQ Ranch WAS delicious - but it wasn't the same. And it was 2013 so we couldn't get the real stuff elsewhere. We will be at BBQ on Friday for lunch and will let you know. I know if it isn't the real deal, we will be stopping along Main St. And I came home with the Grand yesterday - they already were down to 1 tucked way in the back at my grocery store - it sort of needed to come home with me
 
I just realized I mis-typed originally - the one at BBQ Ranch WAS delicious - but it wasn't the same. And it was 2013 so we couldn't get the real stuff elsewhere. We will be at BBQ on Friday for lunch and will let you know. I know if it isn't the real deal, we will be stopping along Main St. And I came home with the Grand yesterday - they already were down to 1 tucked way in the back at my grocery store - it sort of needed to come home with me

Oh I would love a report back since we are dining there in early December and might order that dessert! I hope you have a fun time !
 
Thanks, I saw that. I thought I missed a picture of the Fleece.
I wonder where we can order it from...?

--Lori


I just saw it mentioned and assumed it would be available after the 13th. I hope someone will post here if they see it available..... or maybe even post a photo of the tag with stock numbers? :)
 
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