Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[mom2rtk]

This is just sad. 2 months out from Holiday Time and this thread is on page 3.

So dining reservations opened today for our first park day. First breakfast time at PI is at 8:40. Does that mean the park will open at 9?

I'd sure love to have more details on Paint the Night. I want to schedule some evening things and hate to do that until I know if PTN is running.

 

[kylie71]

This thread is not the same. its very sad.
I guess you are correct about the opening times, mom2rtk....
We are 1 week away from our dining reservations opening. we are doing the WIWF on Sat the 26th... first timefor all of us!

--Lori

 

[lwanthony]

I Can't wait!!!!!

 

[Speechphi]

We just booked our trip last night for Nov 19-23...so excited! But it is a bit of a bummer that there isn't more info out yet. I know, it's the DLR way (we've been enough to know). But it's still frustrating that our dining reservation window opens in just a couple days & I have no idea what the schedule is at all.

 

[lwanthony]

I want the garland back!!!!!

 

[AussieNSW]

Just wondering are there any photo pass photographers in front of ISW at night during the Christmas season? Thanks

 

[mom2rtk]

Just wondering are there any photo pass photographers in front of ISW at night during the Christmas season? Thanks

I would love to know if there was. We have never seen one there. Heck, we seem to have trouble just catching one out at the right time in front of the castle. When they are there, the lines are crazy.

 

[Abbey1]

How soon after the first announcement does the blog normally post more information? I have so many questions! Do you think it's safe to say that they'll be showing PTN on all weekends in December? I want to schedule our trip to ensure we get to see it one more time.

I'm also wanting more details about the holiday activities along the Redwood Trail in DCA. I know that this will be Santa's first time meeting there, but have they done "activities" in the past, and what were they?

And I am *really* wanting details on the Festival of Holidays. Agh... I feel like that blog post just left me with more questions... And excitement!

 

[Speechphi]

Just wondering are there any photo pass photographers in front of ISW at night during the Christmas season? Thanks

last year there was. This the Friday before Christmas (12/18?), and the time stamp says 7:53pm

DLPCA_SMWRLD_20151219_377840757149 by Christine Chain, on Flickr

 

[mom2rtk]

last year there was. This the Friday before Christmas (12/18?), and the time stamp says 7:53pm

DLPCA_SMWRLD_20151219_377840757149 by Christine Chain, on Flickr

Thanks! That's a great shot. I'll keep my eyes peeled in that area, although I do think that sometimes they bring out more photographers on busier days, so still think I might be out of luck in mid November.

 

[Speechphi]

Thanks! That's a great shot. I'll keep my eyes peeled in that area, although I do think that sometimes they bring out more photographers on busier days, so still think I might be out of luck in mid November.

Thank you

There was a photographer there & also at the teacups. We're going Thanksgiving week because we are INSANE (and I work in the schools so taking time off during a non-school break is next to impossible), so I'm hoping that there will be photopass everywhere again.

DLPCA_MATTERHORN_20151219_377840757136 by Christine Chain, on Flickr

 

[mom2rtk]

Thank you

There was a photographer there & also at the teacups. We're going Thanksgiving week because we are INSANE (and I work in the schools so taking time off during a non-school break is next to impossible), so I'm hoping that there will be photopass everywhere again.

DLPCA_MATTERHORN_20151219_377840757136 by Christine Chain, on Flickr

That's awesome! I've never seen a photopass photographer there. I guess that's one of the perks of visiting at a busier time.

 

[crystal1313]

We just booked our trip last night for Nov 19-23...so excited! But it is a bit of a bummer that there isn't more info out yet. I know, it's the DLR way (we've been enough to know). But it's still frustrating that our dining reservation window opens in just a couple days & I have no idea what the schedule is at all.

We will be there the same time! We are leaving the 22 though! I cannot wait!!!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I agree, this thread just isn't the same without Sherry. I miss the photos every week and I miss talking about the Hallmark holiday movies coming out!

 

[Speechphi]

That's awesome! I've never seen a photopass photographer there. I guess that's one of the perks of visiting at a busier time.

definitely! There was a prop guy in front of the candy shop on Main St for those of us waiting for our wristbands for candy canes. No photographer, but a fun little perk DS & I got some fun photos with a giant candy cane.

 

[poseys]

Just curious- is Christmas in full swing as of November 10 or do things kind of trickle in? We were thinking of going to Dapper Days on Nov. 5/6 and it would be amazing if we got to enjoy all the Christmas things as well. Are there generally any rides down right before "Christmastime at Disneyland"? Small World or Jingle Cruise perhaps?

 

[mom2rtk]

Just curious- is Christmas in full swing as of November 10 or do things kind of trickle in? We were thinking of going to Dapper Days on Nov. 5/6 and it would be amazing if we got to enjoy all the Christmas things as well. Are there generally any rides down right before "Christmastime at Disneyland"? Small World or Jingle Cruise perhaps?

I'm not sure about "full swing" but the park decorations should be up by then. I know I saw little bits of Christmas decorations up last year during our late October trip.

I hope you get to ride Small World and Jingle Cruise before you go! Holiday Time starts 10/11 so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[MommyLove]

STILL no more details?! Ack! I need info so I can get more excited, lol.

When we do get more info and there's more to talk about, I'm ready help to make the thread fun and exciting! Who's with me? We can do it!

 

[kylie71]

Does everyone have their park hoppers bought? Ticket prices went up again, today!
http://ocattractions.net/news/ticket-prices-increase-at-the-disneyland-resort/

 

[PHXscuba]

Does everyone have their park hoppers bought? Ticket prices went up again, today!
http://ocattractions.net/news/ticket-prices-increase-at-the-disneyland-resort/

That article was since corrected. Ticket prices are still the same, but they did add back the SoCal annual pass.

PHXscuba