Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[2tinkerbell]

Contemplating going to DLR at Christmas this year. I am thinking of the dates Dec 21 - Dec 25 (no park day on the 25th - just our traditional leaving breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen). Is is crazy crowded? or are the parks pretty manageable?

 

[Sherry E]

Isn't this the thread where Sherry would be asking everyone to post pictures of Christmas at Disneyland? She would give us different topics each week? How about until she comes back we start posting random pictures? Of course I'm sorry but my pictures are old another computer that I won't have access to until next week but does anyone else have any pictures they'd like to post?

Great idea Denise. I have lots if anyone is interested!

--Lori

Post some and get things started! I have some I can post next week.

Hi, all!

I started the Theme Week Countdown in August last year. It's not August yet, though it is getting close, and I am still thinking on it! I told Lori (Kylie71) that I am not sure I am going to do it this year -- I've done it 5 years in a row, and it's a lot of work for me. I may take a break from it for this year and resume it next year. I haven't decided yet. I have to think it through.

In any case, if you guys want to post random pictures now then please go ahead and I won't do the Countdown this year. If I were going to do the Countdown for sure I would ask that everyone hold off on the photos until we get started, but I'm not sure yet and I don't want to keep everyone from sharing their photos.

However, I am planning to move everything over to a new Superthread in the next couple of days anyway, so you might want to wait until I get that one set up. Right now I am trying to tweak some other posts in my Halloween Time Superthread and get those squared away, as a couple of them will be similar to what I put in the new Holiday Season/Christmas Superthread. I need them as templates!



Now, moving on... a possible Holiday version of the Food & Wine Festival in DCA? Yay or nay? What do we think of this plan? This is rumored to be happening for this year's holiday season.

If this pans out, this could be a segue into the hard ticket events for the holiday season at DLR (though I don't think the parks would ever close for F&W), which would eventually morph into Christmas parties down the road, I think. Or the F&W event in DCA would be an extra offering in DCA while a party is held in DL (in time, not right away). If this Holiday version of Food & Wine is done right -- or done the way I envision -- then it could be a vehicle to showcase holiday foods from around the world. I have been eager for DCA to do a Christmas market or festival sort of set-up, with kiosks and stations for international holiday foods. They've got Viva Navidad and I would like to see an exploration of more seasonal celebrations in other parts of the world as well. That's what I would love to see in a holiday version of Food & Wine! It may not be anything like what I imagine, but we'd probably be guaranteed some really good hot cocoa and gingerbread something-or-another!

 

[kylie71]

Thank you Sherry!

--Lori

 

[Sherry E]

Thank you Sherry!

--Lori

No thoughts on the rumored holiday version of the Food & Wine Festival, that I mentioned above? I assumed everyone had heard this rumor, but maybe not?

 

[dolphingirl47]

The holiday version of the Food and Wine Festival sounds amazing. This is the first time that I have heard about this, but it has a lot of potential.

Corinna

 

[Sherry E]

The holiday version of the Food and Wine Festival sounds amazing. This is the first time that I have heard about this, but it has a lot of potential.

Corinna

Oh, I just assumed everyone knew because rumors spread so fast among Disney-related sites, and news is announced so quickly! I follow MouseInfo on Facebook, and saw their post scroll down the News Feed, but by the time I saw it I figured it was old information --

http://www.mouseinfo.com/new/2016/0...f-avalor-cavalcade-and-pixar-play-going-dark/

We shall see if the Holiday F&W event actually happens, but I think it's a great idea and it is something that will bulk up the seasonal offerings in DCA, to make it more feasible for DL to eventually have a Christmas party at some point. Or the party could start in DCA and then venture over to DL. I just hope they really utilize the "international holiday food" element for the event and have different stands for different countries. They probably won't right away, but maybe in time.

 

[kylie71]

I had not heard about it either. I booked my trip just last tnight for Thanksgiving week. I would be sad to missit though!

***** If anyone is interested the Sheraton Park has amazing rates for Thanksgiving week right now!!***********
http://www.sheratonparkanaheim.com/

--Lori

 

[Christina-B-Na]

Thanks Sherry! It was news to me as well. Its an exciting idea although I was hoping for a little bit lighter crowds during our vacay... I would assume this would definitely change that possibility.

 

[AussieNSW]

If they did this when do you think they would hold it?

 

[lwanthony]

Lets see some pictures people!

 

[pudinhd]

Sherry, I had not heard about that rumor, either. I think a holiday food & wine festival would be fun! I am also open to a holiday party, but I worry about what they are going to include. I hope they add new things rather than taking away what has been included for normal park guests. Unfortunately, it seems that DLR is all about taking away these days.

 

[mom2rtk]

No thoughts on the rumored holiday version of the Food & Wine Festival, that I mentioned above? I assumed everyone had heard this rumor, but maybe not?

I heard about it a couple days ago, but for whatever reason, that just doesn't do much for me. I mean after I see what they did to the price of a Dole float (up 46% as reported in another thread today) I'm not sure I could afford to eat at any of the booths!

I'd be a lot more excited if they would announce a hard ticket party or the continuation of Paint the Night.

 

[MommyLove]

However, I am planning to move everything over to a new Superthread in the next couple of days anyway, so you might want to wait until I get that one set up.

YAY! A new superthread! That would be awesome.

We went last Christmas and I'd love to participate in any fun things you are willing to do. I've seen what you've done in the past and it's really cool. I'm sure it IS a lot of work!

 

[dhorner233]

Nice to see you back Sherry! I'm sorry, I did not mean to jump the gun with suggesting pictures.

I assume you will include a link on this thread if you start a new Christmas Superthread?

I had not heard about the possibility of a F and W Festival.

I'm going to be at Disneyland for Thanksgiving and was looking forward to seeing the parks decorated for Christmas!

 

[kylie71]

Lots of info HERE:
if not allowed please delete........... TOT is for sure closing in Sept forclose to a year, for re-theming......... and the Holiday food and wine is coming.........
Read is and weep!

http://micechat.com/132030-disneyland-rumor-update-one-disney/

--Lori

 

[Angel Ariel]

Lots of info HERE:
if not allowed please delete........... TOT is for sure closing in Sept forclose to a year, for re-theming......... and the Holiday food and wine is coming.........
Read is and weep!

http://micechat.com/132030-disneyland-rumor-update-one-disney/

--Lori

Isn't miceage notorious for rumors not always panning out?

I would definitely be on board with a holiday food and wine festival. DH and I *loved* the original DCA F&W festival..it would be cool to see a festival at the holidays. I thought I saw something lately, though, that said TOT was going to stay open through Halloween? Personally, I hope they keep it open through the holidays so I can ride it one last time, but I'm not holding my breath unfortunately

 

[kylie71]

Isn't miceage notorious for rumors not always panning out?

I would definitely be on board with a holiday food and wine festival. DH and I *loved* the original DCA F&W festival..it would be cool to see a festival at the holidays. I thought I saw something lately, though, that said TOT was going to stay open through Halloween? Personally, I hope they keep it open through the holidays so I can ride it one last time, but I'm not holding my breath unfortunately

Rumors yes, but these are going to come to pass, I think. All of this has been said before.

 

[Indy #1 Fan]

Isn't miceage notorious for rumors not always panning out?

I would definitely be on board with a holiday food and wine festival. DH and I *loved* the original DCA F&W festival..it would be cool to see a festival at the holidays. I thought I saw something lately, though, that said TOT was going to stay open through Halloween? Personally, I hope they keep it open through the holidays so I can ride it one last time, but I'm not holding my breath unfortunately

Yes they are infamous for flopping spectacularly on rumors. Many of them they make up for clickbait including this one. I can assure you that TOT will not be closing in September or after Halloweentime. It isn't closing at all and that whole rumor is 100% false and fabricated. Here's the Halloween press release that confirms it for Halloween.
http://disneylandnews.com/2016/07/1...-the-disneyland-resort-sept-9-through-oct-31/

 

[Abbey1]

I'm starting to get REALLY excited for our Christmastime trip this year, even though it's a little over 4 months away! We have never been during Christmastime and I am wondering what kinds of special treats we have to look forward to. I am excited for the gingerbread cookies for sure. Do they have Christmas beignets? Anything pepperminty? Are the candy canes really worth the hassle? Do any of the pumpkin treats from the fall stay on through December? So many questions!

 

[pudinhd]

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