Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[Tyggress]

I have seen it, on two trips actually, and while it is pretty, it isn't the same!

Agree that it's not the same....I noted your original question was whether it would have lights at all, and I was just pointing out that it is quite lit up at least. But I agree, I'd rather see the Winter Castle with the official lighting each night.

 

[keahgirl8]

Agree that it's not the same....I noted your original question was whether it would have lights at all, and I was just pointing out that it is quite lit up at least. But I agree, I'd rather see the Winter Castle with the official lighting each night.

That was kind of my point as well. Worse case, it will still be sparkly!

 

[Sherry E]

The Winter Castle realllllllly stands out, though. It has a few different phases -- the daytime phase, the nighttime "resting" phase (that's when the icicles are not really shining that brightly), and then the full icicle light phase. It's hard to top the full-blown icicle lights that make it look wintry. But it's probably too much work to add extra icicle lights to the Castle on top of what is already there. Maybe they will add in some extra lighting and just skip the "snow" on the turrets this year. We'll see what happens.

Or, it will just turn into "Elsa's Frozen Castle" this year....

 

[Tyggress]

Or, it will just turn into "Elsa's Frozen Castle" this year....

OMG...bite your tongue, woman!

 

[lorijohnhill]

 

[dolphingirl47]

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Jingle Cruise

 

[PHXscuba]

I will likely post more photos later in the week, but I don't recall seeing anything in the blog/press release about this little show (can't even remember the name of it) on IASWH. Do we know if it is coming back? Nice little cherry on top of IASWH.

PHXscuba

 

[rwhistler92]

I know it is not the right theme, but I finally edited my pictures from the Thanksgiving Feast at the Disneyland Hotel. Is anybody interested in seeing them? Maybe it is a help for some people?!

I would really love to see these pictures. DH says that is where he wants to have our Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Maybe you can start your own post so it will be easier to locate.

I am getting excited for Thanksgiving.

 

[Sherry E]

I would really love to see these pictures. DH says that is where he wants to have our Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Maybe you can start your own post so it will be easier to locate.

I am getting excited for Thanksgiving.

I linked the post that he can include them in -- if he adds them there, then just click on that link and it will take you right to the photos. I had previously requested that the photos be posted here during the theme week, but they were not ready by that theme week. There's no reason they can't still be posted here in this thread (and it will be easier for me to track down and link out to people later on down the road if it's in the same thread), but they will be in that previous post from a few themes ago.

 

[JenB1104]

If it looks like Fantasmic will only run on weekends until mid-December, does that include Sunday? That is our only weekend night there during an upcoming trip - hoping to see it!

 

[Sherry E]

Keep the It's a Small World Holiday photos, Fantasyland photos and Jingle Cruise photos coming, everyone! If you include the Winter Castle, make sure it's the Fantasyland side. Otherwise, hang on to the Castle pictures, as they will be needed in a future theme week!

If it looks like Fantasmic will only run on weekends until mid-December, does that include Sunday? That is our only weekend night there during an upcoming trip - hoping to see it!

Yes, Sunday should be included as well, weather permitting. Fri-Sat-Sun should all be included in the F! schedule up until that point in December (roughly mid-December, give or take a week).

 

[flyingdumbo127]

The only down side to all these awesome pictures is I wish it were December now! Thank you all for sharing such great memories with us. I also have to say what awesome cameras either old fashioned as a camera or on a phone so many of you have. My own camera doesn't do to well in low light and can even be temperamental in any light, but hey it works I may have already posted all these pix in the first week but if my brain has not melted completely from the heat, I remember reading it was okay to re-post as long as it fit the new theme. In fact some of the IASW pic work better here than in the Tree thread so here soon goes.

First, thank you everyone who took pictures of IASW all lit up at night. Beautiful!

Mvf-m11c, lol to the flamingo bell ringer. Monkey’s in Santa hats too cute. I totally did not notice that all last year. ETA: I found from my own pictures I DID capture the monkey's. I forgot all about that photo.

Kylie, cool on the Jingle elephant and loved your picture of IASW all lit up with the characters coming out.

Dolphingirl, thanks for showing me canal boat decorations. I have never gone on that ride at Christmastime and will this year.

I hope sooner than later there will be a glimmer of CP news. I am glad to hear that A Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning. Thanks, Sherry.

More pix. I think sadly these are all my pictures from last December. It was fun to share I will take more this year. Thanks to all of you for doing the same.

 

[Sherry E]

Erin at the Parks Blog came back to confirm in her comments that:

1. The Castle will remain in Diamond Celebration/decoration form, and will not switch to Winter Castle form ;

2. Jingle Jangle Jamboree is not happening (which we already knew);

3. The Mad T Party will stay in the Diamond version through the holidays, and will not be doing the holiday version;

4. Santa's new spot in Critter Country will be where Pooh & Friends are/were (so where will Pooh and Friends be?); and

5. Everything that she mentioned in her blog begins on 11/13. This is notable as I had been wondering when Jingle Cruise and Olaf's Snow Fest would begin. Since the hotel décor was not mentioned, I would assume that the trees will go up at the usual '9 or 10 days before Thanksgiving' point.

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The only down side to all these awesome pictures is I wish it were December now! Thank you all for sharing such great memories with us. I also have to say what awesome cameras either old fashioned as a camera or on a phone so many of you have. My own camera doesn't do to well in low light and can even be temperamental in any light, but hey it works I may have already posted all these pix in the first week but if my brain has not melted completely from the heat, I remember reading it was okay to re-post as long as it fit the new theme. In fact some of the IASW pic work better here than in the Tree thread so here soon goes.

First, thank you everyone who took pictures of IASW all lit up at night. Beautiful!

Mvf-m11c, lol to the flamingo bell ringer. Monkey’s in Santa hats too cute. I totally did not notice that all last year. ETA: I found from my own pictures I DID capture the monkey's. I forgot all about that photo.

Kylie, cool on the Jingle elephant and loved your picture of IASW all lit up with the characters coming out.

Dolphingirl, thanks for showing me canal boat decorations. I have never gone on that ride at Christmastime and will this year.

I hope sooner than later there will be a glimmer of CP news. I am glad to hear that A Christmas Fantasy Parade is returning. Thanks, Sherry.

Yes -- the IASWH photos and the Jingle Cruise photos go in this theme. There was maybe only one IASWH photo that actually fit in the tree theme week! You were posting a few photos during that theme week that didn't fit the theme, technically. Now you're in the right theme week for the IASW photos! That's why I always say -- because I'm not just posting my own photos to kill time -- follow my leads in what I post or what I mention in my intro, and that should be a good guideline as to what to post. If I don't post a photo of it, or if I don't mention it in the text, it probably doesn't count... but it will be covered in a future theme.

In any case, I can't view any of your photos right now (just as I couldn't view jammyjam25's photos either). I can't view your avatar either. It's an on and off issue that seems to not be fixed on this board.

 

[JenB1104]

Erin at the Parks Blog came back to confirm in her comments that:

1. The Castle will remain in Diamond Celebration/decoration form, and will not switch to Winter Castle form ;

2. Jingle Jangle Jamboree is not happening (which we already knew);

3. The Mad T Party will stay in the Diamond version through the holidays, and will not be doing the holiday version;

4. Santa's new spot in Critter Country will be where Pooh & Friends are/were (so where will Pooh and Friends be?); and

5. Everything that she mentioned in her blog begins on 11/13. This is notable, as I had been wondering when Jingle Cruise and Olaf's Snow Fest would begin. Since the hotel décor was not mentioned, I would assume that the trees will go up at the usual '9 or 10 days before Thanksgiving' point.

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I just watched a video online of Olaf's Snow Fest - so excited it will be running when we are there in November - so fun

 

[lorijohnhill]

I just watched a video online of Olaf's Snow Fest - so excited it will be running when we are there in November - so fun

One thing I found out after it was too late for our first visit, is that there are Photopass photographers in the Snow Fest. They have one stationed to take photos of the sledding, and another one in the snow play area.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Mvf-m11c, lol to the flamingo bell ringer. Monkey’s in Santa hats too cute. I totally did not notice that all last year. ETA: I found from my own pictures I DID capture the monkey's. I forgot all about that photo.

The wreaths at IASW Plaza are very neat to look at when walking on over to IASWH.


That is disappointing that SB Winter Castle won't be back this year but this is what I expected during the 60th Diamond Celebration. The one that I am surprise to read is both WoC - Celebrate and WoC - Winter Dreams playing during the same time. It will be interesting how the DLR is going to run both shows on what nights.

 

[pudinhd]

4. Santa's new spot in Critter Country will be where Pooh & Friends are/were (so where will Pooh and Friends be?); and

I really would like to know the answer to this question!!!!

 

[DisneyWillow1975]

I just realized that I can participate in the cornucopia theme, since I have WDW and DCL Christmas pictures from last year. What is the best way to post pictures? I know this theme is still a ways out but I will need to find them and get them ready to upload, so wanted to ask now.

Also, I know it was expected but I am so disappointed about the Jingle Jangle Jamboree and castle updates. Decorating cookies and found crafts with my three year old twins sounded like so much fun!

 

[Sherry E]

The wreaths at IASW Plaza are very neat to look at when walking on over to IASWH.


That is disappointing that SB Winter Castle won't be back this year but this is what I expected during the 60th Diamond Celebration. The one that I am surprise to read is both WoC - Celebrate and WoC - Winter Dreams playing during the same time. It will be interesting how the DLR is going to run both shows on what nights.

Bret -- We are among a lot of others from this board who have been enjoying the holidays at DLR for many years, and we have watched the changes and transitions. Every year we pay attention to the things that have been added in and the things that have been removed. While I suspect that the Winter Castle is not gone forever -- I think it will be back in the future -- I am so sad that it's not there this year. It's such an important part of the holiday season, and it really glows like a beacon in the night! I suspect it will come back as some sort of "Frozen"-inspired Winter Castle in the future.

And I'm sad that the JJJ is gone, although I do hope that the Ranch area will be decorated one last time, as it is now for Halloween.

Well, I'll say this much... when we get to the "Holidays Gone By" theme week, I've got two new things I will be adding to that category.

I was very surprised about the 2 versions of World of Color on "most nights" (according to the press release). I have no idea what that means. On which nights would both versions not be presented?

I hope there is another gingerbread house in the GCH lobby!

ETA: Why do I have a hunch that Toontown will be lacking décor this year?

I just realized that I can participate in the cornucopia theme, since I have WDW and DCL Christmas pictures from last year. What is the best way to post pictures? I know this theme is still a ways out but I will need to find them and get them ready to upload, so wanted to ask now.

Also, I know it was expected but I am so disappointed about the Jingle Jangle Jamboree and castle updates. Decorating cookies and found crafts with my three year old twins sounded like so much fun!

It was, indeed, expected that the Winter Castle and the JJJ would be gone this year, but that still doesn't make it easier to deal with! I can't imagine a holiday season without the Winter Castle, and the Ranch area around the JJJ has such charming, rustic décor.

Yes, you'll be able to post photos for the Holiday Cornucopia week!!!! I use Photobucket -- it's free and easy to upload. When you load photos there you will see an IMG code near each photo. All you have to do is copy that full code and paste it right here in the post. I know that other people use Flick'r.

 

[kylie71]

I am for once Happy, I will not be at DLR for the winter holidays!
I would miss the Winter Castle, sooooooooooooooo MUCH! As I will the JJJ, that is a big favorite of mine....
Bummer!!!!!

--Lori