Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[Astylla]

If anyone with kids is interested Catal is now taking reservations for breakfast with Santa on select dates : http://store.patinagroup.com/store/...LAST111015&utm_campaign=BWSANTA-SHOPPING-CART

 

[lorijohnhill]

Congrats to the winners!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Sgrap, I also use Shutterfly for photos. The way I was able to post on here was to save a photo from shutterfly to my desktop and then upload it through "upload a file." it took a while but it worked

 

[sgrap]

I am going to try a test from Shutterfly. Please forgive me if this doesn't work.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5cf31b3127cceeac19e6890ed00000030O00QYuHLRs2YsQe3nwA/cC/f=0/ls=00101660498120151111020042969.JPG/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/

Hmm, OK that just give a link, not the photo . . . .

Trying again:

Hey, I think it worked! Not as easy as uploading from my computer, but much easier than the Photobucket routine.

Is anyone able to just upload files directly from your computer?

 

[Angrose]

I am going to try a test from Shutterfly. Please forgive me if this doesn't work.
https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5cf31b3127cceeac19e6890ed00000030O00QYuHLRs2YsQe3nwA/cC/f=0/ls=00101660498120151111020042969.JPG/ps=50/r=0/rx=550/ry=400/

Hmm, OK that just give a link, not the photo . . . .

Trying again:

Hey, I think it worked! Not as easy as uploading from my computer, but much easier than the Photobucket routine.

Is anyone able to just upload files directly from your computer?

Yes, I always upload directly from my computer or iPad. Start a reply as normal, then below the reply box, hit the "upload a file" button. It will bring up a window for you to select the file you want. After you chose your file, you will see the small thumbnail load below the reply box. Then place your curser wherever you want the photo to go and then select the "full image" button and it will insert the photo! Give it a try and hopefully it will work for you.

 

[sgrap]

Yes, I always upload directly from my computer or iPad. Start a reply as normal, then below the reply box, hit the "upload a file" button. It will bring up a window for you to select the file you want. After you chose your file, you will see the small thumbnail load below the reply box. Then place your curser wherever you want the photo to go and then select the "full image" button and it will insert the photo! Give it a try and hopefully it will work for you.

WOW, it worked!! Thank you!!! The only problem was that my own photo was too large and it wouldn't upload, so I tried a PP+ photo. Awesome! Thanks again!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Yay, I'm glad that worked out for you, Sgrap. I forgot to say earlier that sometimes the Shutterfly share links time out after a while. I'm not sure if this is what you tried with your link but sometimes I will "share" photos with a friend through Shutterfly. You can do that by having Shutterfly email the friend a link to whatever photos your want them to see. I have sometimes (for multiple people) sent myself a share and then copy/pasted the link and that is what has a way of timing out. That was very confusing huh? :/ I'm sorry. cool picture and glad it worked.

Angrose, great explanation and I like your bouncing Mickey

I saw Sherry's "favorite" frozen toothpaste at a Target today--aka Peppermint Slow Churned. I hope for all of you who enjoy the regular variety comes out soon

 

[Sherry E]

Haileymarie92, the peppermint chocolate fudge sounds so yummy! Years ago, I was able to get that flavor at a local ice cream parlor. I have not had it since. Enjoy!

Sherry, I never go to JITB (thanks for the abbreviation idea) I just drove by it. I am a McDonald’s gal especially with all day breakfast. The picture of that shake made me think of this thread. When did you get the Johnny Rockets (JR) coupon? I updated my email address with them back in July. I have yet to receive an offer. My dad who rarely goes to JR gets their emails all the time. Enjoy your free shake, that should make it taste better!

Mona -- I wanted to make sure I answered you before I forgot.

The Johnny Rockets free shake coupon -- This is the second one I have gotten this year. I follow them on Facebook - because, as you may remember, for a while they had a location in the Farmers Market and I signed up with them on Facebook in case they offered birthday freebies, and because there were a few locations right in this neighborhood. Of course, eventually both the Farmers Market location AND the Petersen Auto Museum location of JR closed. So the next closest one is the one at the Beverly Connection.

In any case, in following them on Facebook you will find that, every so often, they post links to surveys. JR is currently in the process of surveying people about possible upcoming changes to the menu, to the name of the restaurant and to the brand logo. Earlier this year I did a survey for them (linked on Facebook) about a lot of menu item changes. Last week I did a survey for them about logo changes. A few weeks ago I did a survey about a name change, and there was supposed to have been a coupon with that too -- but I never got it. When you do the surveys from the links on Facebook you will get a coupon at the very end of it.

Anyway, in June I used the first coupon for the free shake at the JR location in the Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica) -- I just walked in and handed them the coupon and they gave me my delicious shake. I am going to use this current coupon at the Beverly Connection location, and while I am at the Beverly Connection I am going to check Target to see if the "real" Peppermint Wonderland ice cream is in stock and not just the frozen toothpaste/Slow Churned.

So, basically, if you're on Facebook, that's the way to go. Follow as many brands and companies that you like and use as possible (as well as signing up for email newsletters), as often times there will be special coupons offered only on social media and not via email.

 

[ten6mom]

Sherry, do you have Chick-Fil-A in your area? They are supposed to be bringing back their peppermint chocolate chip shake next week. It's a seasonal thing with them and I find it delightful even though I don't like shakes!

 

[millie0312]

Yikes- just got an email from touring plans... They updated their crowd index Dec 8 on to crazy high numbers from the normal lower- mid range numbers. Like we suspected it will be busy that second week lol it shows the third week slower then the second but we shall see- I somehow doubt it. Anyway tp is now updated and apparently the crowds are likely 8-9 most of Dec now lol took them long enough to catch on to the larger crowds this year then last

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Yikes- just got an email from touring plans... They updated their crowd index Dec 8 on to crazy high numbers from the normal lower- mid range numbers. Like we suspected it will be busy that second week lol it shows the third week slower then the second but we shall see- I somehow doubt it. Anyway tp is now updated and apparently the crowds are likely 8-9 most of Dec now lol took them long enough to catch on to the larger crowds this year then last

They finally got around to doing that for Thanksgiving week as well.

 

[valiamo]

If you do this, you are in with a good chance. I got stuck behind a group that had ticket issues last year and then power walked to Candy Palace as soon as I was inside the park. It was just past rope drop at that point and I did get my candy cane wristband.

Corinna

Have the dates for Candy Cane making been announced yet? We are there the 1st to 8th, and I hope to make it at least one day.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Touring plans shows 8 and 9 Crowd levels sat and sun dec 5th and 6th, but the 8th shows 2 and 3 still. I knew the weekend would be busy and we are doing most big shows and things at night and will do rides the first 4 hours in the park each day. Lucky we don't need to do the huge rides over and over, and only need to do half the big rides. Splash and GRR are always out of our plans because when we go its normally to cold for me to get wet.

So No splash, RSR 1 time at night, maybe 2 times who trip.
Pirates, IJ, HM, JC all 1 times some times 2 or 3. These seem to be our fav rides.
Star tours and space at least one time. Roger rabbit I want to do one time this time. Big thunder my son likes so we will try for it but if we don't get it he wont cry over it. He is one that walks by a line and says "That's to long we can try later or skip it this trip"
FL we hit on EE and that's it. Small world we hit a couple of times.

We have a lot of shows and special events planed and know that this will be the majority of our nights.

I am trying my best this trip not to let things stress me out, especially Crowds.

 

[ttig34]

I am expecting huge crowds the second week of December. I keep monitoring Disney hotels, lots rooms available both the 3rd and 4th week of December, but nothing for the second week. Not sure why everyone chose the second week this year. Not looking forward to the crowds, but at least know what to expect.

 

[AquaDame]

Maybe the "secret" about that week is out..? We're there over NYE so I've been "lucky" to know its gonna be a 10 whichever way we slice it!

 

[KalamityJane]

It also might be that the 3rd week is slammed with locals and not people staying over. If anyone is booked with Southwest, check your flights for the first half of December, they are SUPER low right now.

 

[azlaura]

Yikes- just got an email from touring plans... They updated their crowd index Dec 8 on to crazy high numbers from the normal lower- mid range numbers. Like we suspected it will be busy that second week lol it shows the third week slower then the second but we shall see- I somehow doubt it. Anyway tp is now updated and apparently the crowds are likely 8-9 most of Dec now lol took them long enough to catch on to the larger crowds this year then last

Did you happen to see what Dec.2-4 looked like?

 

[Angel Ariel]

I just saw it mentioned and assumed it would be available after the 13th. I hope someone will post here if they see it available..... or maybe even post a photo of the tag with stock numbers?

A fleece from the holiday magic decades collection? I can keep an eye out for it and post if I see it

Yikes- just got an email from touring plans... They updated their crowd index Dec 8 on to crazy high numbers from the normal lower- mid range numbers. Like we suspected it will be busy that second week lol it shows the third week slower then the second but we shall see- I somehow doubt it. Anyway tp is now updated and apparently the crowds are likely 8-9 most of Dec now lol took them long enough to catch on to the larger crowds this year then last

Yeah, they updated our trip from like 3s and 4s up to 8s (with an occasional 7). Quite the jump! Hopefully it won't be too bad

 

[mom2rtk]

A fleece from the holiday magic decades collection? I can keep an eye out for it and post if I see it

Yes! I'd love to know if you see one. I can order it from the merchandise line if I have a stock number. I suppose it would just be too easy to have it show up on the Shop Parks app.

Thanks! And have an awesome trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Angel Ariel]

Yes! I'd love to know if you see one. I can order it from the merchandise line if I have a stock number. I suppose it would just be too easy to have it show up on the Shop Parks app.

Thanks! And have an awesome trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

I'll make sure to take a pic of the stock number if I see it