Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[dalstitch45]

The Toy Soldiers weren't in the parade yesterday. Maybe today hopefully.

 

[lorijohnhill]

Well, fingers crossed, it looks like I was wrong! A blogger I follow on FB just stated today that the construction of the ice rink has begun!! I'm hoping so!!

Crossing my fingers and toes!

 

[mom2rtk]

The Toy Soldiers weren't in the parade yesterday. Maybe today hopefully.

Any updates?

 

[alvernon90]

The Toy Soldiers weren't in the parade yesterday. Maybe today hopefully.

Any updates?

Good news! Check out the video:

Frankly, it seems like a weird concept for a Disneyland parade...

 

[hotfiregal]

That would be consistent with what I always heard about the taping at WDW. I just had never seen anything about how it goes at DLR.

With that trail back by Thunder Ranch now closed off, I can't even imagine how you would get around DL with Main Street bottled up.

That trail is blocked off? I had no idea.(I haven't been to DL for 2 years). When is it going to reopen?

 

[SecretPoohLove]

Anyone do the holiday tour yet and have any feedback?

 

[ashnjam]

Anyone do the holiday tour yet and have any feedback?

Theres a few on the last couple pages of this thread

 

[MacMama0930]

Anyone do the holiday tour yet and have any feedback?

Yes, I did. I posted about it up thread. I wouldn't recommend it. I didn't do anything or learn anything that I couldn't do on my own, at a faster pace! It was boring, honestly. The parade viewing was nice but not worth $85.00.

 

[grannyminnie]

Yes, I did. I posted about it up thread. I wouldn't recommend it. I didn't do anything or learn anything that I couldn't do on my own, at a faster pace! It was boring, honestly. The parade viewing was nice but not worth $85.00.

I also posted after I did it, and while I am a Disney vet and know alot, I knew that this tour would not be the one in which to get any new trivia. I have done the Keys to the Kingdom tour at WDW, and while it gives a good deal of info, I already knew alot of it. I do these tours for any good perks otherwise; and for the holiday tour, the chance to enjoy the parade sitting down was a plus! Being a "grannyminnie" as my name says, it helped my enjoyment! Plus, I got the AAA discount and it knocked some off the price. Value is always relative in these situations.

 

[minnieralyks]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that they brought back the cookies! We didn't see them last year, but that's one of our favorite things to do during the holidays! They had them the year before last and we did them while waiting for the parade. Love it! Thanks for sharing the Instagram pic, @Abbey1!

 

[minnieralyks]

That trail is blocked off? I had no idea.(I haven't been to DL for 2 years). When is it going to reopen?

Yep, it's been blocked off since I believe January of this year for Star Wars Land construction. It probably won't open until they have the section completed. I know they are going to reopen Fantasmic and I think the Rivers of America next summer, so hopefully they will also open the trail then as well.

 

[Jodygirl]

My dh and I are going to DL and DCA for just one day. It will be busy I'm sure (Dec 11 Sunday) but just going to enjoy what we can! I have a couple of questions.

Which parade would be the best in terms of crowds? Also is there a wheelchair section for viewing?

On the cookie deco kits mentioned above. Are they packaged up enough that I could buy them and take them home to my daughters?

Thanks for all the info!!

 

[blue888]

Joining in here for the fun. We have booked our 2017 Christmas vacation now!
I'm so excited to have over a year to plan it. We went in 2013 at the same time and loved it so much!

 

[Abbey1]

My dh and I are going to DL and DCA for just one day. It will be busy I'm sure (Dec 11 Sunday) but just going to enjoy what we can! I have a couple of questions.

Which parade would be the best in terms of crowds? Also is there a wheelchair section for viewing?

On the cookie deco kits mentioned above. Are they packaged up enough that I could buy them and take them home to my daughters?

Thanks for all the info!!

I can't help with the parade info as this will be our first trip at Christmastime, but as for the cookies- it looks like the kit comes in a box with frosting and sprinkles all individually packaged with lids. So I think it should travel well, but maybe not on an airplane?

 

[millie0312]

I haven't confirmed this year but the cookie decorating kits weee sold in GCH lobby at the hot chocolate stand last year- probably this year in case people are looking

 

[Miggee]

I haven't confirmed this year but the cookie decorating kits weee sold in GCH lobby at the hot chocolate stand last year- probably this year in case people are looking

Awesome, thanks for the info, we will be there next week and i know my girls will love the cookie decorating kit!

 

[Angel Ariel]

I just took a look at our photopass photos for the first time. Wow. Major props to the Disneyland photopass photographers! Especially the ones at the character meet and greets for Spider-Man, Tinkerbell, Mickey, and the Princesses. They took SO many photos...both candid and the posed shots. They really captured the magic of those moments for us. I teared up looking at them I will be writing a letter thanking them (and pointing out place/time so that the CMs can get their due recognition!). The characters were amazing as well (and I will also be including them in our letter!). It was a truly magical vacation for all of us. I wish we could still be there!

 

[TraderCharlie]

A beautiful view of Frontierland two weeks ago at rope drop.

 

[TraderCharlie]

Pooh Bear and Piglet were ready for photo ops!

 

[millie0312]

I saw on the park blog Moana will be in Adventureland starting "later" this month!! My kids are going to be so excited to meet TWO new characters this year (Elena too). Fun!!