Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[Angel Ariel]

Introducing Disney PhotoPass+ One Week at Disneyland Resort

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...sney-photopass-one-week-at-disneyland-resort/

So this looks to be almost what PP+ used to be, but now restricted to 1 week (where I don't think the old one had such a restriction?)...am I missing something? If not, I'm glad to see them finally fix this. It was total BS to make PP a $39/day purchase.

 

[mom2rtk]

So this looks to be almost what PP+ used to be, but now restricted to 1 week (where I don't think the old one had such a restriction?)...am I missing something? If not, I'm glad to see them finally fix this. It was total BS to make PP a $39/day purchase.

That's correct. The old one was up to 14 days.

I don't know that they have restore the borders though, which is a big deal for me.

I think I read that you can add them in the photo shops? I can't even imagine how that would slow down a line though.

But this is a really good start.

 

[Angel Ariel]

That's correct. The old one was up to 14 days.

I don't know that they have restore the borders though, which is a big deal for me.

I think I read that you can add them in the photo shops? I can't even imagine how that would slow down a line though.

But this is a really good start.

Yeah, the lack of borders really does still suck. This is definitely a step in the right direction, though.

 

[pudinhd]

Introducing the Disney PhotoPass Collection and Disney PhotoPass Collection + Disc

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...lection-and-disney-photopass-collection-disc/

 

[JessP81]

Does anyone know if a special dining and reserved seating for parade or special christmas dessert party have ever been offered in the past specifically at the holiday season?

 

[mom2rtk]

Does anyone know if a special dining and reserved seating for parade or special christmas dessert party have ever been offered in the past specifically at the holiday season?

In the past they have offered seating for the parade with the Holiday Tour. Not aware of any other past alternatives (other than VIP tour).

 

[crystal1313]

@Sherry E !! So glad to see you back =) I am intrigued by the Holiday food & wine idea! I am also curious to see if they will announce a Holiday party this year. We are going Nov. 20 & 21. So excited!!

 

[mom2rtk]

OK, I'm starting to have some real doubts about our DLR trip in November. I'm bummed about PTN apparently going away for now and am longing for something new to experience at DLR this year. I've even been planning out park days for a potential change back to WDW. If the free dining promotion hadn't ended already I probably would have gone ahead and booked.

Does anyone think there will be anything new for the holiday season this year? Does anyone remember when they typically make their announcement about what to expect for the holiday season?

 

[Angel Ariel]

OK, I'm starting to have some real doubts about our DLR trip in November. I'm bummed about PTN apparently going away for now and am longing for something new to experience at DLR this year. I've even been planning out park days for a potential change back to WDW. If the free dining promotion hadn't ended already I probably would have gone ahead and booked.

Does anyone think there will be anything new for the holiday season this year? Does anyone remember when they typically make their announcement about what to expect for the holiday season?

The holiday season announcement was made in September last year.

We're committed with DLR due to the RunDisney event. But we missed out on a LOT of DCA last year, so a lot of their holiday offerings will be new to us regardless, even if they aren't new. I will be disappointed if PTN really is gone. If there are fireworks in DL, that will soften the blow a bit, but if not we will very much miss them.

I would love to know what the park hours are going to be like. Are they going to be like last year, which as far as I understood it were longer than years past, or are they going back to the 10am-8pm schedule? This is one place where I hate the 6 week schedule

 

[mom2rtk]

The holiday season announcement was made in September last year.

We're committed with DLR due to the RunDisney event. But we missed out on a LOT of DCA last year, so a lot of their holiday offerings will be new to us regardless, even if they aren't new. I will be disappointed if PTN really is gone. If there are fireworks in DL, that will soften the blow a bit, but if not we will very much miss them.

I would love to know what the park hours are going to be like. Are they going to be like last year, which as far as I understood it were longer than years past, or are they going back to the 10am-8pm schedule? This is one place where I hate the 6 week schedule

Wow, September really puts a change out of reach. I bet most of the ADRs at WDW are booked already now.

After seeing what Disney has done to the September visitors (not announcing what they were doing for hours and entertainment) it makes me worry what other surprises we might see for November. I don't like feeling like I'm just stuck with whatever they happen to offer up.

Maybe I need to start stalking some WDW ADRs in case I feel like bolting at the last minute.

We did enjoy Viva Navidad at DCA but have experienced it twice already, so would just love something new. I just loved Paint the Night but hold out no hope at this point that we'll see it again. The early September calendar is finally out and it looks like Soundsational twice a day and "Fantasy in the Sky" on weekends. I guess I just assumed they would keep PTN as a giveback for Fantasmic being down.

I'm also a little concerned about how limited the park hours will end up being. We're cutting back on our number of days this year and want to make the most of the days we have. At least at WDW we could add the Christmas party for more entertainment and extra park hours.

 

[lwanthony]

Can't wait to see the castle in Christmas mode again!

 

[rentayenta]

So excited to be there this 2016 holiday season and can't wait for details.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Can't wait to see the castle in Christmas mode again!

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I will be happy to see the full Christmas mode this year I'm still going through my pictures from last year (still on day 1! it's been a busy year ) I love the Christmas Fantasy parade, and I'd love to see the castle like this too!

 

[Trax2travel]

New here. Is there a thread just for Christmas photos? Thanks.

 

[Angel Ariel]

New here. Is there a thread just for Christmas photos? Thanks.

This thread has, in the past, had a countdown of photos. I saw Sherry E post about that a few pages back, but we were in the middle of a lot of family stuff at the time so I don't remember what the verdict was going to be for this year's picture countdown.

I hope there's a thread somewhere! I so wanted to share pictures last year, but we hadn't been during the holidays yet. I can share this year!

 

[DizneeRailFan62]

Hello all,

I've been a VERY long time lurker here on DIS and particularly this long time thread. I do not normally join boards, forums, etc., and am not into posting things. However, I had to join and make my first post as a shout out to Sherry E. for all her outstanding work to keep this thread, and others, alive and available for us. Thank you for all you do and have done in the past. This thread, and to a lesser extent the Halloween thread, have been extremely therapeutic for me. I love Christmas and Disney, and we make an annual 4 day visit from Nevada every Christmas. This thread has kept me informed, help with planning, and helped me keep the spirit of the season alive an well throughout the year. I love the anticipation built up for the holidays and the success of these threads is directly attributable to Sherry's hard work and dedication. Most of the other posters here have developed a deep friendship with Sherry, and while I can't claim that honor, I am a kindred spirit. I'll close by saying a heartfelt Thank You to Sherry and all those that support her. I hope not to be a stranger here, and if you have any questions regarding the railroad, I can probably supply the answer. Thanks for indulging me if you have read down this far. Sincerely, Derek D. from North Las Vegas, NV.

 

[Abbey1]

Could anyone tell me if the characters wear their holiday outfits for any of the character dining restaurants at Christmastime?

 

[Angel Ariel]

Could anyone tell me if the characters wear their holiday outfits for any of the character dining restaurants at Christmastime?

Minnie wears her holiday sweater at the Minnie and friends breakfast at the Plaza Inn.

 

[mom2rtk]

Minnie wears her holiday sweater at the Minnie and friends breakfast at the Plaza Inn.

We've done them all at holiday time. That's the only one I can think of. I would love it if they'd make more of a holiday meal like Minnie's at DHS! I bet they would attract more locals with that as well.

 

[kylie71]

Hi Everyone... I am a lover of the Christmas Holiday at Disneyland. I have gone every year for Thanksging or Christmas for the last decade!

Since Sherry E is undecided about doing the usual themes, I guess I could throw up a weekly theme, share my pics of the week, and every Sunday we can do a new one... just very un-official.. just to share pics and get people excited thatare going for the Holidays.

So this week, lets see your : Mainstreet USA
picture's!

--Lori