Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[DisneyWillow1975]

Love the pics of Koda and Kenai. They are my very favorites and we are eating at Storyteller's for breakfast on our last day just so I can see them. I will have to go find them at DCA too!

 

[millie0312]

Inside the Magic isn't even exactly right about when DLR normally films. DLR normally films before Veterans Day on the first weekend in Nov., but maybe they were just trying to say that DLR usually films in November.

In any case, the only reason I can think of for this sort of delay in filming - which never happens - is that something out of ordinary is going to be happening in DLR at that point, that wouldn't be happening on the usual pre-Veterans Day weekend, and ABC wants to capture it. Season of the Force, perhaps? Maybe they want to get some footage if it for the show? Maybe Disney is going to surprise us with something else?

By the way, it is worth mentioning that this year's Winter RaverDay takes place on the weekend of 12/12 and 12/13 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1407419249587372/. People may recall that when RaverDay coincided with Candlelight weekend and the influx of guests from the nearby pharmacy convention last year, Disneyland was insanely busy. I suspect that the RaverDay folks probably wanted to avoid those crowds and moved their event to 12/12 -12/14 this year.

It looks like "Mele Kalikimaka Day 2015" is taking place on December 13th as well - http://unofficialparkdays.com/event/mele-kalikimaka-day-2015/?instance_id=207.

So, why do I have a feeling that that specific December weekend is now destined to be a madhouse?

Ugh- I knew it would be busy as it was last year but it has me thinking now like capacity busy... Gulp lol

 

[sgrap]

Has anybody seen anything about what WOC's will show when? There seem to be 2 a night on the calendar so far, but it doesn't tell us which one is which. Thanks!

 

[JennyN]

A quick question, what is winter raver day?

 

[Sherry E]

Has anybody seen anything about what WOC's will show when? There seem to be 2 a night on the calendar so far, but it doesn't tell us which one is which. Thanks!

JadeDarkstar was told by a CM that Winter Dreams would be first and Celebrate would be last. It seems to me that I read somewhere -- can't recall where -- that someone else was told the opposite! It will probably be Winter Dreams first, I would think.

A quick question, what is winter raver day?

Welcome!

To be honest, last year was the first year I had ever heard about it, although it sounds as if it has been going on for a while. Apparently it is an unofficial event (just like Dapper Day or Bats Day) in which the rave community visits Disneyland (although, presumably, they tone down the wild behavior that is associated with raves). Last year the event just happened to land on the weekend of Candlelight and a nearby pharmacist convention (a lot of the convention attendees were staying onsite at DLR hotels), and the crowds in the parks were madness. So this year, RaverDay is happening on the following weekend -- which now may or may not be the ABC taping of Christmas footage in the parks (usually the taping is in November).

This is from the RaverDay Facebook page:

"Question: What is Winter Raverday at Disneyland?

A: A magical gathering that happens 2 times a year. Summer and Winter Season. Its purpose is to unite those within the rave/edm community together to share stories, trade kandi, and make new friends. We encourage old & new school ravers of all ages to unite and make new beginnings."

 

[Tyggress]

And...hubby and I will officially be celebrating his birthday in our VGC room and will avoid the parks at all costs for our trip (Dec. 11 - 13).

Man, oh man....EVERYTHING is happening that weekend!! Sheesh.

I was on the fence about doing the Holiday Tour, but now I'm thinking that might be the only way we get on any rides this time.

 

[sgrap]

JadeDarkstar was told by a CM that Winter Dreams would be first and Celebrate would be last. It seems to me that I read somewhere -- can't recall where -- that someone else was told the opposite! It will probably be Winter Dreams first, I would think.



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So we are pretty sure they will play them each once per night then, I gather?

 

[KalamityJane]

Inside the Magic isn't even exactly right about when DLR normally films. DLR normally films before Veterans Day on the first weekend in Nov., but maybe they were just trying to say that DLR usually films in November.

In any case, the only reason I can think of for this sort of delay in filming - which never happens - is that something out of ordinary is going to be happening in DLR at that point, that wouldn't be happening on the usual pre-Veterans Day weekend, and ABC wants to capture it. Season of the Force, perhaps? Maybe they want to get some footage of it for the show? Maybe Disney is going to surprise us with something else?

By the way, it is worth mentioning that this year's Winter RaverDay takes place on the weekend of 12/12 and 12/13 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1407419249587372/. People may recall that when RaverDay coincided with Candlelight weekend and the influx of guests from the nearby pharmacy convention last year, Disneyland was insanely busy. I suspect that the RaverDay folks probably wanted to avoid those crowds and moved their event to 12/12 -12/14 this year.

It looks like "Mele Kalikimaka Day 2015" is taking place on December 13th as well - http://unofficialparkdays.com/event/mele-kalikimaka-day-2015/?instance_id=207.

So, why do I have a feeling that that specific December weekend is now destined to be a madhouse?

Yikes. I think I'm switching my dates...

 

[Lucysmom2]

I am trying to figure out how to organize our trip (12/17-12/23.) We were going to do the BB Fantasmic dinner, but now I think we are going to squeeze in a VIP day to get PTN and fireworks seats, plus the ride advantages. Is it possible to do Fantasmic and PTN and fireworks (in front of the castle) all in the same night? I was hoping to hear about a BB holiday/firework dinner package like the Halloween one, but DLR hadn't said anything. It is so close for our Dizner ressies. I'm getting nervous. Help anyone? What would you do?

 

[OHBelle]

It has been a busy couple of weeks for me, my son's wedding (which was perfect) and dealing with our insurance company after my husband was rear ended. Now we have to go and buy a new car this weekend and I hate car shopping!

On a happier note....
I am enjoying the pictures this week. I really missed quite a bit! So I am really glad to see all the details everyone has posted. I will have to do better when I go in (hopefully) 2016. I am so sad I totally missed JJJ and now it will be gone forever!

Here are the only two pictures I have:

Now I hope to carve out some time to catch up on some of the Hallmark Fall movies I recorded, while excitedly waiting for the Countdown to Christmas to start!

 

[engo]

I am trying to figure out how to organize our trip (12/17-12/23.) We were going to do the BB Fantasmic dinner, but now I think we are going to squeeze in a VIP day to get PTN and fireworks seats, plus the ride advantages. Is it possible to do Fantasmic and PTN and fireworks (in front of the castle) all in the same night? I was hoping to hear about a BB holiday/firework dinner package like the Halloween one, but DLR hadn't said anything. It is so close for our Dizner ressies. I'm getting nervous. Help anyone? What would you do?

We are in the same boat! Instead of VIP tour we are adding extra days. We originally booked from 12/19-12/27 at VGC, but with all that's happening and things closing, possible El Niño/rain on top of high crowds so far this year we decided to add more days (12/16-12/18, DLH) just to be sure we can fit everything in without feeling rushed. So thankful we snatched some Premium AP vouchers before the recent price adjustment. This is also the first time we do a split stay. Can't wait!

 

[Angel Ariel]

UGH!!!! So now they are filming the parade the same weekend hubby and I are there.
I knew we'd have to deal with crowds, but every new piece of information they release tells me we will be dealing with capacity-level crowds. Not thrilled.

I missed these dates somewhere...when is the parade taping?

ETA: Nvm. I see DLR is taping in December this year. Weird that they'd change it so much. Makes me wonder if they have anything up their sleeve..

 

[Lucysmom2]

Yes, exactly! When will we know what is up their sleeve?!

 

[millie0312]

Newsflash!! On the park hours the day after thanksgiving 11/27- they have WOC winter dreams and then WOC celebrate listed as the second show- it's finally official lol now if we had details on how it will work and the DL parades (it just lists ptn late but nothing else)

I just checked and they started the new changes to WOC at the start of the season now lol

 

[Angel Ariel]

So Winter Dreams is definitely the early show? That's the one we'll get a FP for with our dining package. I still want to see celebrate, but DD should be asleep by the time that starts. Thankfully DH has said he'll stay at the hotel with her so I can go back into the park

 

[Sherry E]

So Winter Dreams is definitely the early show? That's the one we'll get a FP for with our dining package. I still want to see celebrate, but DD should be asleep by the time that starts. Thankfully DH has said he'll stay at the hotel with her so I can go back into the park

It looks like Winter Dreams and Celebrate will be presented in that order on at least some of the nights. The only reason why there is still a question about it for me is that it seems that in a Parks Blog and/or a press release it was stated that those two shows would run on "most nights." That leads me to believe that sometime during the season there may only be one World of Color on a few specific nights -- but who knows which nights that will occur, and who knows which WoC will be shown?

 

[pudinhd]

 

[Angrose]

Well, I changed my dates yet again! I think these will stick this time. I couldn’t resist SW’s fare sale this week and was able save 4,000 pts. I will be there Dec 5-6, staying at the new Homewood Suites. I’m sad that I lost out on staying at PPH, but since it’s Candlelight weekend all the onsite hotels were outrageously priced. I know it will be a busy weekend, but I’m excited now that I might get to see Candlelight! Does anyone know what times it is performed on each day? Would Sat or Sun be better for trying to watch it? I found Disneygeek’s post from last year and it gives me hope that I can find a spot to watch it: http://disneygeek.com/disneyland/pictures/2014/12/06/

This quick trip will be about doing all the Christmas-y things that I didn’t get to do last year, seeing one last performance of F! and maybe, just maybe, WOC if I can fit it in since I’ve never seen it before. Oh, and I plan on partaking in as many holiday treats as I can! I can’t wait!!

 

[Sherry E]

Well, I changed my dates yet again! I think these will stick this time. I couldn’t resist SW’s fare sale this week and was able save 4,000 pts. I will be there Dec 5-6, staying at the new Homewood Suites. I’m sad that I lost out on staying at PPH, but since it’s Candlelight weekend all the onsite hotels were outrageously priced. I know it will be a busy weekend, but I’m excited now that I might get to see Candlelight! Does anyone know what times it is performed on each day? Would Sat or Sun be better for trying to watch it? I found Disneygeek’s post from last year and it gives me hope that I can find a spot to watch it: http://disneygeek.com/disneyland/pictures/2014/12/06/

This quick trip will be about doing all the Christmas-y things that I didn’t get to do last year, seeing one last performance of F! and maybe, just maybe, WOC if I can fit it in since I’ve never seen it before. Oh, and I plan on partaking in as many holiday treats as I can! I can’t wait!!

The hotels are outrageously priced, regardless of Candlelight weekend. The prices don't change because of Candlelight. The hotels don't even book up because of Candlelight. It's a non-publicized event for invited guests, that happens to affect crowd flow in the parks. If anything, the hotels are usually less expensive in the earlier part of December, and more expensive in the latter half, or week of Christmas.

If that specific weekend is more expensive than other weekends, it's not just because of Candlelight. It's probably because Disney was looking at what happened last year on that weekend -- which is that the December hotel rooms were already booked up in September, due to RaverDay attendees and pharmacist convention attendees who got great rates, along with whichever Candlelight guests decided to stay overnight -- and assuming that would happen again.

The performances usually take place at approximately 5:30 and 8 p.m., give or take 10 minutes. They last approximately 45 minutes, sometimes a bit longer.

I would stick with Sunday, personally -- that's my choice, and that's when I last saw it.

 

[Kimann]

I am so happy I found this thread! I didn't even think about th Holidays being up when we are there mid-November. I'm a WDW person but a friend and I are going out for the Avengers Half. Just called and was able to make a tour reservation for November 15th. They had the morning and afternoon available. My friend has to fly out right after the race, but I'm spending the extra night, so this will be perfect for me. Looking forward to more details.