Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[JadeDarkstar]

I'll never see the reindeer again whaaaaaa and when we did our pics were not as much a priority as they are now whhaaaaa...

 

[Sherry E]

And just in case anyone is tuning in and doesn't know what the theme for the week is -- it's not reindeer, or anything having to do with reindeer! It's Haunted Mansion Holiday/New Orleans Square/Halloween Time (When Holidays Collide)!

 

[Lucysmom2]

Dear Jamie, I send my condolences to you and your family. It is heartbreaking to say goodby to someone you love.

I just got the Farmer's Almanac, and it looks like our dates are rain free (12/17-12/23)!! The idea of big rains during our trip has been really bothering me. With all the changes at DL, I think this will be our last trip for a while, and I want it to be extra special. I am even thinking of a VIP day to catch all the evening shows and parades with reserved seats. I'm hoping DL posts plans soon. Maybe there will be a special dinner to match up with PTN parade seats. What do you think, Sherry?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

@egritz: send your story about your dd and Sally along with the photos to Disney Guest Relations. You can use the "contact us" link on the DLR webpage. Be as specific as you can about the date, time, location, and any identifying features about the situation (e.g. CM handler's name or description, Sally's voice, etc.). Your message will get forwarded to the correct department and someone there should be able to track down your special CM based on all your info. With such a special story, she certainly deserves to be acknowledged!

 

[OHBelle]

I am finally getting a chance to post my pictures for this weeks theme. We leave tomorrow for what I am calling "wedding week"! I am thrilled to be going to Ohio for my sons wedding, but I am equally happy to go somewhere where it is jeans and hoodie weather.

I am taking my laptop so I will hopefully be able to post in next weeks theme! (if I have photos that will qualify.)

My photos:
Haunted Mansion Holiday (which I found very well themed, but not my favorite)

New Orleans Square:

I have never been to DLR during Halloween time, so I don't have any pictures of that. Seeing some of the photos posted of that time of the year makes me want to go!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[sgrap]

So, the first day of the holiday season is up on the Disneyland schedule . . . but I'm not sure we gained much knowledge yet. No WOC times that I could see. Did anyone else notice anything of interest? I'm anxiously awaiting the start of our trip dates showing up next week!

 

[LadyBJ]

I see the Christmas parade will be happening in the daytime. Yay! From the Holiday Lighting caption, looks like Sleeping Beauty's castle will get a winter makeover. Hoping it's right!

 

[dedesmith32]

The overplanner in me is going completely nuts waiting for the park schedule for my dates! Ugh I am in need of major help in being patient! At least I got to make some dining reservations. Oh help me now!

 

[sgrap]

I see the Christmas parade will be happening in the daytime. Yay! From the Holiday Lighting caption, looks like Sleeping Beauty's castle will get a winter makeover. Hoping it's right!

So is the lighting a little 'show?'

I now see WOC times listed for the 13th and 14th--9:00 and 10:15--but no mention of which show is which. Hmmmm. Any guesses?

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I see the Christmas parade will be happening in the daytime. Yay! From the Holiday Lighting caption, looks like Sleeping Beauty's castle will get a winter makeover. Hoping it's right!

I will be so excited if it does! Or has some sort of lighting ceremony, even if it doesn't get its full winter makeover. That said, I thought Erin said on the blogs it would not be getting the makeover, so I'm curious to what they could mean on the schedule.

 

[sgrap]

I will be so excited if it does! Or has some sort of lighting ceremony, even if it doesn't get its full winter makeover. That said, I thought Erin said on the blogs it would not be getting the makeover, so I'm curious to what they could mean on the schedule.

Or did they just accidentally keep the wording from last year? I hope it means it will have something, too!

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Where is the wording about the castle lighting on the schedule? I looked under entertainment but couldn't find it. I am looking on my phone, so that may be why!

 

[lvdis]

I just realized that Jack Skellington (and sometimes Sally) continues to do meet and greets throughout the holiday season. I originally thought it was only during Halloween time. Does Jack dress as Santa for meets during the Christmas season? Also, can you get Photopass magic shots with Zero during the holiday season? I saw you can during Halloween time by the large Mickey pumpkin.

 

[KalamityJane]

Oh, this is my absolute fav! We love NBC! I think I have some pictures to add but they are from 2011... is that too far back?

We have our trip planned in at Dec 6-11 right now - working on flights. Staying at PPH concierge (Sherry, you are the driving force behind picking PPH, I know you speak highly of it!)

I do have a question about the Candlelight Processional, does that usually happen the first weekend in December? And is it Sunday night or no? I'm trying to see if I should add a night or 2 on the beginning or end of the trip to hit that.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

When will any one tell us how woc will work this year? I want to make my arrangements for the woc lunch at cc but I have to make sure its the new show Ill get.

 

[egritz]

I see the Christmas parade will be happening in the daytime. Yay! From the Holiday Lighting caption, looks like Sleeping Beauty's castle will get a winter makeover. Hoping it's right!

I'm not seeing the winter makeover on the calendar....am I missing it, or perhaps they removed it? I'm really hoping they do something. I talked my brother into getting AP's this year since he was considering a Holiday-time visit (for the first time) and I'm going to feel really bad if they castle isn't decorated for the holidays.

Disneyland Park- Expanded
Park Hours

9:00 AM to 12:00 AM


Extra Magic Hour

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM


Magic Morning

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM


Park Informationfor Disneyland Park
Parades

• 
  
  Paint the Night
  
  
  
  
  8:45 PM, 10:45 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Paint the Night

Fireworks & Nighttime Spectacular

• 
  
  Disneyland Forever
  
  Main Street, U.S.A.
  
  
  9:30 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Disneyland Forever
• 
  
  Fantasmic!
  
  Frontierland
  
  
  9:00 PM, 10:45 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Fantasmic!

Event

• Schedule Unavailable
  

Shows

• 
  
  Mickey and the Magical Map
  
  Fantasyland
  
  
  1:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:50 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:40 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Mickey and the Magical Map
• 
  
  Storytelling at Royal Theatre
  
  Fantasyland
  
  
  10:50 AM, 11:55 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:50 PM, 5:15 PM
  

Park Atmosphere Entertainment

• Schedule Unavailable
  

Closed for Refurbishment

• Space Mountain
  
  
  Closed for Refurbishment
  

 

[SteamboatVinny]

Have they announced the Christmas party dates?

 

[tlovesdis]

Have they announced the Christmas party dates?

Disneyland doesn't have Christmas parties.

 

[sgrap]

I'm not seeing the winter makeover on the calendar....am I missing it, or perhaps they removed it? I'm really hoping they do something. I talked my brother into getting AP's this year since he was considering a Holiday-time visit (for the first time) and I'm going to feel really bad if they castle isn't decorated for the holidays.

Disneyland Park- Expanded
Park Hours

9:00 AM to 12:00 AM


Extra Magic Hour

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM


Magic Morning

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM


Park Informationfor Disneyland Park
Parades

• 
  
  Paint the Night
  
  
  
  
  8:45 PM, 10:45 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Paint the Night

Fireworks & Nighttime Spectacular

• 
  
  Disneyland Forever
  
  Main Street, U.S.A.
  
  
  9:30 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Disneyland Forever
• 
  
  Fantasmic!
  
  Frontierland
  
  
  9:00 PM, 10:45 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Fantasmic!

Event

• Schedule Unavailable

Shows

• 
  
  Mickey and the Magical Map
  
  Fantasyland
  
  
  1:00 PM, 2:40 PM, 3:50 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:40 PM
  
  
  Learn more about Mickey and the Magical Map
• 
  
  Storytelling at Royal Theatre
  
  Fantasyland
  
  
  10:50 AM, 11:55 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:50 PM, 5:15 PM

Park Atmosphere Entertainment

• Schedule Unavailable

Closed for Refurbishment

• Space Mountain
  
  
  Closed for Refurbishment

Trying going to https://disneyland.disney.go.com/ca/calendar/daily/?day=20151114
Look below Mickey and the Magical Map and it says "Wintertime Enchantment Holiday Lighting."

 

[lvdis]

Trying going to https://disneyland.disney.go.com/ca/calendar/daily/?day=20151114
Look below Mickey and the Magical Map and it says "Wintertime Enchantment Holiday Lighting."

Don't the times associated with this seem strange?