Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[lwanthony]

We are referring to the garlands that hang over Main Street USA like in this picture. The reason they might not be there is the height of the Paint the Night floats is too high to go under, so last year they didn't have them at all during Christmas. If PTN run's during the Christmas season, the garlands will not go up. For me, I think PTN is awesome, but if I had to choose seeing PTN one more time or have the garlands back, I choose the garlands. They add so much to the Christmas feel of Main Street to me, but I understand people wanton to see the parade as well... We'll see what happens.....

 

[mom2rtk]

We are referring to the garlands that hang over Main Street USA like in this picture. The reason they might not be there is the height of the Paint the Night floats is too high to go under, so last year they didn't have them at all during Christmas. If PTN run's during the Christmas season, the garlands will not go up. For me, I think PTN is awesome, but if I had to choose seeing PTN one more time or have the garlands back, I choose the garlands. They add so much to the Christmas feel of Main Street to me, but I understand people wanton to see the parade as well... We'll see what happens.....

Having the garland back was going to be my consolation prize for not seeing PTN again. If I don't get PTN or the garland...... I'm going to be pretty cranky about it.

 

[lwanthony]

Having the garland back was going to be my consolation prize for not seeing PTN again. If I don't get PTN or the garland...... I'm going to be pretty cranky about it.

I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU! One or the other, neither will make me a little upset!

 

[MommyLove]

I'm losing hope that Sherry will start a new Christmas superthread. Sherry, PLLLLLEEEEEEEASE???!!

In the meantime, I will join in. Here's a 2-page scrapbook layout of Christmas-y photos I took of Main Street when we were there this last Christmas season:

 

[JessL]

We are referring to the garlands that hang over Main Street USA like in this picture. The reason they might not be there is the height of the Paint the Night floats is too high to go under, so last year they didn't have them at all during Christmas. If PTN run's during the Christmas season, the garlands will not go up. For me, I think PTN is awesome, but if I had to choose seeing PTN one more time or have the garlands back, I choose the garlands. They add so much to the Christmas feel of Main Street to me, but I understand people wanton to see the parade as well... We'll see what happens.....

I understand! Thanks for clearing it up.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm losing hope that Sherry will start a new Christmas superthread. Sherry, PLLLLLEEEEEEEASE???!!

In the meantime, I will join in. Here's a 2-page scrapbook layout of Christmas-y photos I took of Main Street when we were there this last Christmas season:

Another great page! Love all the little details.

 

[sgrap]

I'm losing hope that Sherry will start a new Christmas superthread. Sherry, PLLLLLEEEEEEEASE???!!

In the meantime, I will join in. Here's a 2-page scrapbook layout of Christmas-y photos I took of Main Street when we were there this last Christmas season:

MommyLove, these are amazing!!! I am trying to get started on digital scrapbooking. I have Artisan and a bunch of old Creative Memories kits. What do you use? Any hints on getting started? Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm losing hope that Sherry will start a new Christmas superthread. Sherry, PLLLLLEEEEEEEASE???!!

In the meantime, I will join in. Here's a 2-page scrapbook layout of Christmas-y photos I took of Main Street when we were there this last Christmas season:

It's funny, but I just noticed I actually have your pages pinned on one of my Pinterest boards!

 

[Julia M]

Joining in on the conversation. It looks like we will be at Disneyland this year after Christmas. Right now the tentative plan is driving down (we are from NorCal) January 1st and home on Friday the 6th. We have 3 adult children we are taking, so coordinating their schedules can be tricky. Oldest ds will probably fly down and fly back to Sacramento Thursday evening, so only takes 3 vacation days. DD will likely fly out of LA on Friday to Dallas where she goes to school. My mom will also likely go with us, as she was widowed this summer and we think she'll enjoy the trip. She will probably fly as well, because that long of a drive is hard on her.

I am a little overwhelmed at the expense of 5 adults, LOL. This may be our last family vacation for awhile, though, so I do want to make it special. We wanted to stay on property, especially for my mom, but the cost for two rooms at Paradise Pier is $3600!! And what I really wanted was the Grand Californian, especially for my mom, but two rooms would be 6K!! And I would worry because I'd be afraid we'd have a room with a long walk and that could be hard on my mom. We can stay at the Fairfield Marriott for $1900. And since I'm a platinum member with Marriott, the odds of some kind of an upgrade are somewhat likely. Walking wise, it looks like the distance from the Fairfield to the center section between the two parks is .6 miles, while from the Paradise Pier is .7.

I also want to book the Dessert party for the World of Color. Are there other things I can consider? I know no Fantasmic, which bums me out.

I kind of wanted to be gone at Christmas (I am dreading both Thanksgiving and Christmas without my dad) but also know the crowds would be so crazy...we've spent Xmas at both DL and WDW.

Looking forward to information being shared about Christmas 2016!

 

[AussieNSW]

Has anyone got any photos of Main Street from last Christmas? I would like to see what it looks like without the garlands. I know there is a huge chance that the garlands will not be up this year so I did not want to get my heart set on seeing the beautiful photos that people have posted and it being different when I get there. We are thinking of going from the start of the holiday season just after the marathon weekend till just after thanksgiving. We won't be spending all that time in the parks but bits and pieces depending on crowds. Thanks.

 

[lwanthony]

Not my picture, but here is one without the garlands

 

[mom2rtk]

Not my picture, but here is one without the garlands

Man, I better start bracing myself for that. It really isn't the same. We've done a lot of Christmas season Disney trips and this will be our first without garlands over Main Street. (WDW up until 2012, DLR in 2013 and 2014). It's just a very different feel.

 

[lwanthony]

I feel the same way! When are you going this year? We'll be there Nov 27th - Dec 2nd

 

[mom2rtk]

I feel the same way! When are you going this year? We'll be there Nov 27th - Dec 2nd

We're targeting the week before Thanksgiving, hopefully right after the holiday season starts.

 

[Canuck16]

We have never been during Christmas but are going this December and can't wait to see all of the decorations!.

PS Everyone's pictures look amazing!

 

[daveyc150]

Does anyone have any details on the Holiday Time at Disneyland tour?
This will be my first time at Disneyland for the holiday season, arriving on the 18th Nov for a long weekend. I'd be really interested to know all the details as I want to decide if the price is worth it for the time I'd lose over the weekend.

Thanks

 

[lwanthony]

Does anyone have any details on the Holiday Time at Disneyland tour?
This will be my first time at Disneyland for the holiday season, arriving on the 18th Nov for a long weekend. I'd be really interested to know all the details as I want to decide if the price is worth it for the time I'd lose over the weekend.

Thanks

My wife and I have done he tour twice. Both times we thought the tour was just okay. Some interesting info, walking onto HM with no wait is great. The real reason we will do it again this year is because of the preferred seating for the Christmas Parade. Nice seats, set up just opposite IASW, plus a nice gingerbread cookie and hot coco can't be beat. The tour is nice, but the seating is what makes us come back to do it again every year.

-Lane

 

[daveyc150]

My wife and I have done he tour twice. Both times we thought the tour was just okay. Some interesting info, walking onto HM with no wait is great. The real reason we will do it again this year is because of the preferred seating for the Christmas Parade. Nice seats, set up just opposite IASW, plus a nice gingerbread cookie and hot coco can't be beat. The tour is nice, but the seating is what makes us come back to do it again every year.

-Lane

Thanks. How long is the tour? What kind of route does it follow?
The seating for the parade sounds like a really good bonus.

 

[dhorner233]

Oh! I'm glad I made it before Lori changed the weekly theme! Here are my last 3 pictures from Main St.

 

[dhorner233]

I'm losing hope that Sherry will start a new Christmas superthread. Sherry, PLLLLLEEEEEEEASE???!!

In the meantime, I will join in. Here's a 2-page scrapbook layout of Christmas-y photos I took of Main Street when we were there this last Christmas season:

Very cool!