Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[lorijohnhill]

I've visited Disneyland on Epiphany (Three Kings Day), Easter Sunday, my daughter's birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and will soon be there on my birthday. Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day are still on my bucket list.

 

[Sherry E]

All this oreo talk has come at the perfect time. I live in canada where the oreo selection is pretty slim. My SIL was just in the states and picked up 7 different flavours for all the kids to try. Tonight they had a blindfolded taste test to try and decifer all the different flavours. Then i come on the disboards to find all this oreo talk. What a weird coincidence!!!

Well, don't leave us hanging! What were the 7 flavors and which one was voted the favorite?

By the way, it's funny you mention Canada in the Oreo discussion. I was mentioning above that I am mad that Oreo discontinued the Gingerbread Oreos last year, because I didn't even know they existed until it was too late. (Apparently they were out during 2013, and maybe even 2012, but gone by 2014.) So I never got to try them. I could swear, though, that somewhere online -- I have no idea where it was -- I read something about the Gingerbread Oreos being available in Canada during the holidays last year.

I've visited Disneyland on Epiphany (Three Kings Day), Easter Sunday, my daughter's birthday, Thanksgiving Day, and will soon be there on my birthday. Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day are still on my bucket list.

I need to do Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and Halloween night. I've done New Year's Eve and Day, but it was so long ago that I would probably be open to a do-over, but only after I did everything else. I need to go to WDW one of these days -- preferably for the holidays, and if not the holidays then maybe for the Flower & Garden Festival.

I was just reading a review (I think it was on The Mouse for Less) of a strawberry shortcake at WDW that looked and sounded divine. I have had a serious craving for strawberry things this spring and summer -- shortcake, Frappuccino, smoothies, shakes, etc. -- as well as root beer floats. And lemony things too. These are all things that I don't normally eat/drink in a regular year (though I will eat strawberries), but for some reason I just had a taste for them this year. Now I have to start getting my taste buds in gear for the fall, Halloween, winter and holiday season flavors! Peppermint Wonderland ice cream hits the shelves next month!!! Woohoo!

 

[Minnie Sue Oz]

Finally have a day where i am not at work so I can contribute my pics It makes the countdown just that much more enjoyable and getting to share it with everyone is even better

CARS LAND







FROM 2010

 

[Davidg83]

I need to do Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and Halloween night. I've done New Year's Eve and Day, but it was so long ago that I would probably be open to a do-over, but only after I did everything else. I need to go to WDW one of these days -- preferably for the holidays, and if not the holidays then maybe for the Flower & Garden Festival.

I was just reading a review (I think it was on The Mouse for Less) of a strawberry shortcake at WDW that looked and sounded divine. I have had a serious craving for strawberry things this spring and summer -- shortcake, Frappuccino, smoothies, shakes, etc. -- as well as root beer floats. And lemony things too. These are all things that I don't normally eat/drink in a regular year (though I will eat strawberries), but for some reason I just had a taste for them this year. Now I have to start getting my taste buds in gear for the fall, Halloween, winter and holiday season flavors! Peppermint Wonderland ice cream hits the shelves next month!!! Woohoo!

You need to go to WDW during The holidays! You would love it. The theming of the Christmas tree for each park is amazing. I think my favorite was the one at Animal Kingdom.

 

[Mickeyflower]

This is my first time participating in this so here goes! Be gentle!

 

[IamTHERebelSpy86]

Welcome! I'm so glad you've joined us. You're going during the time I usually go -- early December! I think that if you enjoy the holidays in general, you will love how Disney does them. Even if they possibly scale back some of the décor or offerings this year to keep the spotlight on the 60th anniversary -- and we don't yet know if that's what is happening -- the holiday merriment is usually pretty widespread (carrying through to the hotels and Downtown Disney as well), and all-encompassing. I think you will have a great time!

Thank you so much Sherry E!! By the way, I've been reading through this thread all morning. Awesome work! And thank you so much for your hard work and taking time to create this thread.

 

[Angrose]

Yay for Christmas in August! Thanks so much Sherry for continuing with the superthread and providing so much helpful information! Last year was our first trip during the holidays and I watched this board religiously leading up to our trip. Now, I'm so excited that I can participate in the theme week countdown! Here are a few pictures for this week. I tried to find images that haven't been posted already.

 

[DreamtheImpossible]

These are the contributions I have! Dec 2014 was VERY WET!

 

[pudinhd]

I only have a few... Major computer issues!!

 

[PHXscuba]

Sugar cookie Oreo's sound yummy! Do they make Peppermint Oreo's? Seems like they do... I also like the Golden's, but not the ones with one vanilla one chocolate, for some reason...
I do not like Egg Nog flavor anything....
Now I want an Oreo!

--Lori

They have made a couple of different versions of Candy Cane Oreos over the years, if I remember correctly. I think that one version didn't have any actual peppermint flavor but just red and white filling (or something like that), and then the other version had a slight peppermint flavor. They haven't been able to master the peppermint Oreo, I don't think. They do better with other flavors!

I was never a big eggnog fan in my younger years, but I have not had any in sooooo long that I have almost been tempted to try it again -- just to see if my 'more mature' palate would appreciate the flavor more now than in the past. Probably not, but who knows?

Ooooh! What about Apple Cider M&M's or Oreos? I wonder if that would work? They've already had other versions of apple, though (Candy Apple and Caramel Apple), so it would be redundant.

Did someone say peppermint??! Sherry knows that's my favorite flavor. I really like the Candy Cane Oreos, especially the ones with the little bits of candy in them. They work well crumbled over peppermint ice cream too!

Not an egg nog fan here ... but I could get behind trying Sugar Cookie Oreos.

I have seen (but not tried) Cookies and Creme-flavored Oreos -- the filling is like Oreo ice cream. I think the universe has imploded onto itself with the creation of that flavor.

As for M&Ms, most of the seasonal flavors seem to be based on white chocolate, vs. actual chocolate, which I prefer. I do like the candy corn M&Ms but I don't think they taste much like candy corn.

I will keep my eyes open for new flavors. My family would probably help me taste-test some!

PHXscuba

 

[Sherry E]

Did someone say peppermint??! Sherry knows that's my favorite flavor. I really like the Candy Cane Oreos, especially the ones with the little bits of candy in them. They work well crumbled over peppermint ice cream too!

Not an egg nog fan here ... but I could get behind trying Sugar Cookie Oreos.

I have seen (but not tried) Cookies and Creme-flavored Oreos -- the filling is like Oreo ice cream. I think the universe has imploded onto itself with the creation of that flavor.

As for M&Ms, most of the seasonal flavors seem to be based on white chocolate, vs. actual chocolate, which I prefer. I do like the candy corn M&Ms but I don't think they taste much like candy corn.

I will keep my eyes open for new flavors. My family would probably help me taste-test some!

PHXscuba

So far, the latest Oreo flavor is Brownie Batter. Oreo has been eerily silent about any new Fall/Halloween flavors, but I feel that they are about to surprise us with something.

M&M's, on the other hand, are rising to the occasion with TWO new Fall flavors -- Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Spice Latte!!! (Thank you to Davidg83 for the inside scoop on the Pumpkin Spice Latte M&M's!) The Pumpkin Spice-flavored M&M's weren't enough, so they have added some Latte into it.

And -- also thanks to Davidg83 -- Glade has a new scent called "Fall Antiquing"???????

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[kylie71]

Not a fan of Pumpkin, Ewwww, on the new M&M flavor! Pecan Pie, I would try.

--Lori

 

[planningjollyholiday]

Sherry,
The 7 flavours were golden, mint, reece's peices, birthday cake, peanut butter, lemon, and chocolate. The kids could not agree which one was the best. I don't remember gingerbread oreos last year, but we did have gingerbread M&M's. All of the target stores in canada closed this year, and that was a good source for "fun" holiday treats, so this year i anticipate the selections will be really limited. Next week the kids and i are going camping in WA so i will be on the lookout for this wonderfully yummy sounding brownie batter oreos! I would also be interested in trying the pecan pie M&M's!!!!

 

[Sherry E]

In the Star Wars Land thread, Fellow DIS'er sheetz kindly posted that the Los Angeles Times wrote that Star Wars Land will, indeed, replace the Ranch at DLR. Supposedly, the rumors of Toontown being replaced are "unfounded," but we shall see. I feel like Toontown is not totally out of danger yet.

In any case, I was suspicious about the Ranch area's fate as soon as I began to put the clues together about the missing elements of the Halloween Carnival this year. As soon as it began to look like there would be no Carnival, and that Santa Claus would be back in his cabin this year, I figured that either Disney needed that Festival Arena space for something else (storage or rehearsal), or that they had other plans for it (like Star Wars Land)!!

So, I don't know if the Jingle Jangle Jamboree will be back this year, but if it is back -- by some miracle -- it will almost certainly be the very last year for it. No more cute baby goats in Christmasy neckwear!

You will see more of the Jingle Jangle Jamboree in an upcoming Theme Week, but if you are headed to Disneyland this year for the holiday season and there is any trace of the holidays at the Ranch at all, enjoy them then, while you can! For that matter, enjoy Toontown too -- just in case!

 

[dolphingirl47]

In the Star Wars Land thread, Fellow DIS'er sheetz kindly posted that the Los Angeles Times wrote that Star Wars Land will, indeed, replace the Ranch at DLR. Supposedly, the rumors of Toontown being replaced are "unfounded," but we shall see. I feel like Toontown is not totally out of danger yet.

In any case, I was suspicious about the Ranch area's fate as soon as I began to put the clues together about the missing elements of the Halloween Carnival this year. As soon as it began to look like there would be no Carnival, and that Santa Claus would be back in his cabin this year, I figured that either Disney needed that Festival Arena space for something else (storage or rehearsal), or that they had other plans for it (like Star Wars Land)!!

So, I don't know if the Jingle Jangle Jamboree will be back this year, but if it is back -- by some miracle -- it will almost certainly be the very last year for it. No more cute baby goats in Christmasy neckwear!

You will see more of the Jingle Jangle Jamboree in an upcoming Theme Week, but if you are headed to Disneyland this year for the holiday season and there is any trace of the holidays at the Ranch at all, enjoy them then, while you can! For that matter, enjoy Toontown too -- just in case!

I have read multiple articles stating that Star Wars Land will be build were Big Thunder Ranch is plus some backstage areas that include storage and maintenance facilities. The storage and maintenance facilities will be moved across the road to the land that houses the Carousel Inn at the moment.

This concerns me on a number of levels. First of all, I am not really into Star Wars at the best of times. I know a lot of people who are and I am genuinely happy for them. I also don't feel that this will fit thematically where it is going to go. I personally feel that California Adventure would have been a better fit. If it has to go into Disneyland, then I could see it either (partially) replacing Tomorrowland or going in the vicinity of this. However, trying to shoe-horn it between Frontierland and Fantasyland is just plain crazy. I am also very sad to the ranch go. This is one of those quirky and charming area that makes Disneyland so special and I will be very sad to see this leave. This also takes away and area where people and especially families with young children can have some downtime away from the crowds. Last but not least, I also don't like the sound of one of the hotels in easy walking distance to the park being torn down to make room for storage and maintenance facilities. Anaheim needs more of those and not less.

Corinna

 

[kylie71]

I am not happy about seeing BTR area go....... They should have put Star Wars land in Tomorrowland. It needs something!!!

Can you imagine the congestion through Frontierland, Adventureland, or Fantasyland, to get to Starwars land??
Adventureland is so congested now, I avoid it if at all possible unless going to ride Indy, or go to the gift shops over there.....

I think Disney should have addressed some issues, like Tomorrowland, and Adventureland traffic flows..... etc before adding a new park!!

Just my 2 cents!
--Lori

 

[rwhistler92]

I will miss Big Thunder Ranch BBQ. I hope they move it somewhere else.

 

[skellinton]

I am super bummed there probably won't be the JJJ this year, I only saw it once and enjoyed it so much! I was hoping to see it again when I visit this year. I understand they need the space for SWL, but surely they aren't breaking ground this quick, are they? Avatar land was announced long before they started on that, right?
I am excited about SWL, but wish we could have one final year of JJJ!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I wish we could see JJJ too. Is it a confirmed that it wont be there this year?

 

[pudinhd]

In the Star Wars Land thread, Fellow DIS'er sheetz kindly posted that the Los Angeles Times wrote that Star Wars Land will, indeed, replace the Ranch at DLR. Supposedly, the rumors of Toontown being replaced are "unfounded," but we shall see. I feel like Toontown is not totally out of danger yet.

In any case, I was suspicious about the Ranch area's fate as soon as I began to put the clues together about the missing elements of the Halloween Carnival this year. As soon as it began to look like there would be no Carnival, and that Santa Claus would be back in his cabin this year, I figured that either Disney needed that Festival Arena space for something else (storage or rehearsal), or that they had other plans for it (like Star Wars Land)!!

So, I don't know if the Jingle Jangle Jamboree will be back this year, but if it is back -- by some miracle -- it will almost certainly be the very last year for it. No more cute baby goats in Christmasy neckwear!

You will see more of the Jingle Jangle Jamboree in an upcoming Theme Week, but if you are headed to Disneyland this year for the holiday season and there is any trace of the holidays at the Ranch at all, enjoy them then, while you can! For that matter, enjoy Toontown too -- just in case!

I have seen a picture of the areas that will be Star Wars land and ToonTown was not highlighted. I assumed it was a mistake based on the rumors. But, maybe it will stay. Although it would seem that Star Wars land wraps around ToonTown based on the picture.

I have read multiple articles stating that Star Wars Land will be build were Big Thunder Ranch is plus some backstage areas that include storage and maintenance facilities. The storage and maintenance facilities will be moved across the road to the land that houses the Carousel Inn at the moment.

This concerns me on a number of levels. First of all, I am not really into Star Wars at the best of times. I know a lot of people who are and I am genuinely happy for them. I also don't feel that this will fit thematically where it is going to go. I personally feel that California Adventure would have been a better fit. If it has to go into Disneyland, then I could see it either (partially) replacing Tomorrowland or going in the vicinity of this. However, trying to shoe-horn it between Frontierland and Fantasyland is just plain crazy. I am also very sad to the ranch go. This is one of those quirky and charming area that makes Disneyland so special and I will be very sad to see this leave. This also takes away and area where people and especially families with young children can have some downtime away from the crowds. Last but not least, I also don't like the sound of one of the hotels in easy walking distance to the park being torn down to make room for storage and maintenance facilities. Anaheim needs more of those and not less.

Corinna

I have to say that this is what I have been thinking... I would rather DL stay with a variety of rides in each land and let CA have the Cars Land, Bugs Land, etc. I am interested in what they can do with Star Wars land, but I don't want to lose the ranch (and the possibility of another Long Lost Friends event) or possibly ToonTown. I think Tomorrowland needs help and would have been interested in them changing Autopia to something newer with a Tron theme.