Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[mom2rtk]

So I'm bored with waiting and want to think about our trip. I'm also dying for something new to see or experience at DLR in November. So far that's not looking likely.

We did holiday time in 2013 and 2014 but swapped to Halloween last year.

Does anyone remember if there was anything new or different in the Christmas parade in 2015 compared with 2014?

 

[MommyLove]

With them putting together an all new parade for Halloween, I'm not expecting much new for Christmas. How hard is it to just put out their blog already? What are they waiting for, Christmas?

LOL!! I know, I'm dying for info too. I can't believe there's still no news!

We were there last year during the holidays but weren't there in 2014 (although we were there for 2013). I'm also curious if there will be anything new/different from last year but I'm not holding my breath either.

 

[DizneeRailFan62]

So I'm bored with waiting and want to think about our trip. I'm also dying for something new to see or experience at DLR in November. So far that's not looking likely.

We did holiday time in 2013 and 2014 but swapped to Halloween last year.

Does anyone remember if there was anything new or different in the Christmas parade in 2015 compared with 2014?

The last I recall they changed out the Mickey and Minnie ice skating float into Frozen, Goofy and Max were replaced on the Gingerbread House by Pinocchio and Jiminy (I think), and there may have been a few more small changes. I do not think they will offer anything new this year with all the other changes forthcoming in 2017. We'll see.

 

[jonahsmommy]

I keep checking hoping that Disney has released their Christmas dates. So.hard.to.wait.

 

[Abbey1]

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but I just noticed on Disneyland's website, under the Holidays at Disneyland Resort section, they have listed that World of Color - Winter Dreams will be shown this year. I haven't seen this show before, how does it compare to the original WOC show or the Celebrate show? Also, do you guys think they might have a special holiday themed dessert party for the show, with holiday themed treats and cocktails? We are definitely planning on doing the dessert party during our trip, and I would LOVE it to be holiday themed!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but I just noticed on Disneyland's website, under the Holidays at Disneyland Resort section, they have listed that World of Color - Winter Dreams will be shown this year. I haven't seen this show before, how does it compare to the original WOC show or the Celebrate show? Also, do you guys think they might have a special holiday themed dessert party for the show, with holiday themed treats and cocktails? We are definitely planning on doing the dessert party during our trip, and I would LOVE it to be holiday themed!

I have seen the original version a number of times over the years and love it. I saw Celebrate twice last year and also fell in love. I watched Winter Dreams once in 2014 and felt that this was half an hour of my life that I was never going to get back.

Corinna

 

[StormyCA]

BFF and I are going this year for a short visit the week after Xmas. I'm really excited as I haven't seen DL at Xmas since the early '80s! I've avoided it due to the crowds but BFF went last year and says it's totally worth it!

Just out of curiosity, do they do the Mickey's Xmas parties after the 25th? We'll only have a couple of days and would hate to have the park close early on one of them.

 

[mom2rtk]

BFF and I are going this year for a short visit the week after Xmas. I'm really excited as I haven't seen DL at Xmas since the early '80s! I've avoided it due to the crowds but BFF went last year and says it's totally worth it!

Just out of curiosity, do they do the Mickey's Xmas parties after the 25th? We'll only have a couple of days and would hate to have the park close early on one of them.

They don't do Christmas parties at DLR.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I have seen the original version a number of times over the years and love it. I saw Celebrate twice last year and also fell in love. I watched Winter Dreams once in 2014 and felt that this was half an hour of my life that I was never going to get back.

Corinna

We enjoyed Winter Dreams when we saw it with the WOC lunch package at CC last year, but not enough to be willing to get the WOC package to see it again. We'll probably stop for it, but we'll just get FPs without the package. It's an OK version of the show, but not great. I actually enjoyed Celebrate much more.

 

[StormyCA]

They don't do Christmas parties at DLR.

Oh thanks, you are absolutely right! I don't know where I got the idea that they did.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Blog post just went up!!!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...lidays-and-more/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20160913171404

Will try to copy the text unless someone beats me to it.

 

[mom2rtk]

Still just saying "select nights" for PTN, so no additional information. Yawn.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

DISNEYLAND BLOG POST



The most wonderful time of the year returns to the Happiest Place on Earth with Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, November 10 through January 8! The festive season will bring jolly new experiences plus returning festive favorites.

At Disney California Adventure park is the all-new nighttime spectacular, “World of Color – Season of Light,” celebrating the warm and heartfelt spirit of the holidays. “World of Color – Season of Light” will take guests through a sparkling winter fantasy, combining classic holiday songs with memorable moments from treasured Disney animated films to create an experience filled with magic.

Also new for 2016, the Festival of Holidays invites guests to celebrate the season like never before at Disney California Adventure park. The entire family will delight in diverse cultural holiday celebrations, including the popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, and the global sounds of special guest musical groups will ring throughout the festival. Guests will enjoy delicious, internationally inspired food and beverage at 14 themed festival marketplaces, and the young and young-at-heart will celebrate with some of their favorite Disney Characters. Princess Elena of Avalor will make her Disneyland Resort debut during Festival of Holidays, and after Holidays at the Disneyland Resort conclude January 8, she will remain at Disney California Adventure park to continue visiting with guests.

Over at Disneyland park, the holiday season brings the return of fan favorites including the popular Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, featuring magical snowfall moments that conclude with “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks. Also returning for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort this year will be “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holidayand Haunted Mansion Holiday.



Looking for Santa Claus? He and his sleigh full of mischievous elves will visit Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for this holiday season, where guests will join the festive fun with a series of holiday-themed activities along the trail. And when Santa visits Disneyland park, guests will be able to find him in a special location in Critter Country.

We’ll have more details to share about these exciting experiences as we get closer to the start of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort on November 10, so keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog!

 

[rentayenta]

Nov 10th- Jan 8th y'all! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...world-of-color-festival-of-holidays-and-more/

 

[DLgal]

Oooh...14 themed festival marketplaces with international food and drinks? Cool! Sounds like a mini Food & Wine festival. Super excited for that!

 

[kylie71]

Yep, You girls beat me to it! I was coming to post the same thing! lol!

 

[Angel Ariel]

I'm happy to see the dates finally officially up! I'm also excited that there will be a new World of Color. We were really kind of "meh" about Winter Dreams. Hopefully Season of Light will be better!

Interesting that there's no mention of Jingle Cruise...I wonder if it's coming back? They haven't answered those questions in the comments yet.

I will, say, though, it's frustrating that dining is available to book but yet park hours aren't available even through the end of October yet. We're coming on a run weekend, so we know it'll be busy...especially with it being the beginning of the holidays too. I like the more laid back-ness of DLR in general, and appreciate that I don't have to make reservations for every night of our trip, but there's a few I'd like to make just to know I have them, and it would be nice if there were hours out!

 

[crystal1313]

No mention of Jingle Cruise....and does that mean no Santa at Elias & Co? I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love going to the parks for Christmas time =)

Btw, the Santa at Critter Country last year was phenomenal! He even knew all the video games my boys were talking about and he really took his time with them. It was a great Santa experience!

 

[rentayenta]

I am so excited that we have dates!!!

 

[eeyorefanuk]

This is our first visit EVER and I am so excited we get the 10th and up to mid afternoon of the 11th

Do they do every show/parades from the first day

Do they do special meal packages

Is the holiday tour worth it

The dessert party ... If under the holiday season will it be different food

Do we know if PTN will be on, I am gutted it has finished

Gosh so sorry but so excited

Just wish could extend by a few days

Thank you