Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[NancyIL]

May I ask, if I am going to try for a holiday tour on 12/31 does that mean I call in at 8am PST on 12/1? (or a little before?)

Correct - call at 7:55 a.m. 30 days prior to get in the queue.

 

[millie0312]

I had a special delivery today..Thank you Sherry !!!
You do amazing work every year and I'm thankful to be a part of an awesome community !

Lol is it just me or does that gift card seem perfect for you

So looking at the lines today- day 2 of SOF makes me feel better now. 40 ST wait and 55 for HSM. Both still had FP available. Not sure as I've been slacking and not checking wait times the last couple weeks but it seems pretty typical for it especially on day 2- hopefully it was just crazy yesterday and it has already died down to the dull roar it'll be all holiday season lol

Also- question for those in the parks or request for those going soon. The only updates we heard on the Olaf/Frozen snow area and meet and greets were from last year- aka crazy time (lol!) I was hoping to see how busy it was there, what offerings they have this year vs last year (we saw photos and posts but missed seeing it ourselves by a week) and how to best navigate it. We met the sisters last year so we could take or leave them (unless it's a no wait line thing), but we'd like to see the snow area and Olaf but not at a "prime" time if possible.

 

[Stefndoug]

Did you get a mug?

yup got a mug and a very cool pin

Did they take you on Small World as well? Thanks!

Yes they did, but we decided to not do it as our tour guide went a little slow and so she took our group into it after the parade and we wanted to get a spot for the Paint the Night parade (3 hours early)

We have APs, so it would be 20% off - still worth it? It would be $272 for the 4 of us (not sure if they tax tours or not, that is the pretax number).

We are DVC and we got 20% off too...only way it is worth it for me.

by the way...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new Frozen area...we got to play in Snow

 

[mich311e]

by the way...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new Frozen area...we got to play in Snow

Where is this located? Is it where Olaf is? Thanks!

 

[Stefndoug]

Where is this located? Is it where Olaf is? Thanks!

It used to be where banquets are held and it is where Olaf is now. It is the big building beside where the Sing-A-Long happens. I have lots of pictures but last I tried, I couldn't post them without using some kind of photo program.

 

[Astylla]

Lol is it just me or does that gift card seem perfect for you

In fairness she asked me if I had a preferred design LOL

 

[DallasToDis]

Yes they did, but we decided to not do it as our tour guide went a little slow and so she took our group into it after the parade and we wanted to get a spot for the Paint the Night parade (3 hours early)

Thanks for the info!

 

[KalamityJane]

You guys... I have the worst luck. I think I broke my foot *facepalm*.

How can I salvage this?

 

[Stefndoug]

The pin for the Holiday Tour (closed pin and opened pin)

 

[DisneyAndreaM]

So looking at the lines today- day 2 of SOF makes me feel better now. 40 ST wait and 55 for HSM. Both still had FP available. Not sure as I've been slacking and not checking wait times the last couple weeks but it seems pretty typical for it especially on day 2- hopefully it was just crazy yesterday and it has already died down to the dull roar it'll be all holiday season lol

Also- question for those in the parks or request for those going soon. The only updates we heard on the Olaf/Frozen snow area and meet and greets were from last year- aka crazy time (lol!) I was hoping to see how busy it was there, what offerings they have this year vs last year (we saw photos and posts but missed seeing it ourselves by a week) and how to best navigate it. We met the sisters last year so we could take or leave them (unless it's a no wait line thing), but we'd like to see the snow area and Olaf but not at a "prime" time if possible.

Walked into meet Anna and Elsa on Saturday at rope drop. Even when we left the line did not look long.

Met Olaf about half hour after opening and waited about fifteen minutes. There was the snow play time and tobogganing although we did neither as my daughter was wearing sandals and are from Canada and see 6 months of snow at home lol. There were no lines for either.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Stefndoug, I post photos on here by uploading from my desktop. No photo program needed.

KalamityJane, hug to you. I sure hope your foot isn’t broken. Take Care.

 

[Stefndoug]

Stefndoug, I post photos on here by uploading from my desktop. No photo program needed.

KalamityJane, hug to you. I sure hope your foot isn’t broken. Take Care.

The ones from my cell phone worked but the ones from my computer didn't...they were too big...which means I have to resize them before uploading.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

^Techy dinosaur me has no clue on file sizing. That does sound like work to do,

 

[millie0312]

You guys... I have the worst luck. I think I broke my foot *facepalm*.

How can I salvage this?

Oh no!!! Hoping it's not broken and heals soon!!! Maybe having an ECV wouldn't be too bad in crowds- you can part the crowds for your group lol anyway- update us on how you are doing- sorry about your foot!

 

[tlcdoula]

You guys... I have the worst luck. I think I broke my foot *facepalm*.

How can I salvage this?

Oh I am so sorry, What about looking in to renting a ECV or Wheel chair. I hope it is not broken and you heal up quickly!!

 

[lvdis]

There hasn't been much talk about the Christmas stuff lately. I guess it's too early for many reports! My trip is getting so close now it's about all I can think about! I can't believe it's almost here. I'm very excited, but also feeling less prepared than I should be!

 

[AquaDame]

Correct - call at 7:55 a.m. 30 days prior to get in the queue.

Thank you! Good to know I got it right, haha!

You guys... I have the worst luck. I think I broke my foot *facepalm*.

How can I salvage this?

Shoot! My husband did a couple years ago, a mere 30 days or so before he was supposed to run the DL 10K with me! We opted to go with the ECV over a wheelchair because he didn't want me to have to push him. It actually worked out far better than I would have thought - my Mom also broke a foot years ago and they both did very well on them in the parks even though neither had used one before. Sometimes it did take longer to get into the ride due to having to park and deal with the chair, but it was well worth it and I would say MOST people are very nice and accommodating to getting out of your way and being mindful. Just don't follow heels, leave your party in the dust or give in to 'road rage' when the odd person gambles with running in front of your bumper and all will be well! I honestly think that was my husband's favorite trip since he had no sore feet from walking all day - I was averaging 20-25K steps during that trip! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

 

[Disney127]

You guys... I have the worst luck. I think I broke my foot *facepalm*.

How can I salvage this?

Hope that everything works out

 

[mvf-m11c]

I just got back recently from the DLR during the holiday season which was a crazy weekend with the Avenger's Marathon and the first day of Star Wars Season of the Force. Even though it was great to go back to the holiday season at the DLR but there were a lot of changes this year with the decorations. With the Diamond Celebration going on this year, it didn't feel like a full Christmas season at the DLR mostly at DL in my opinion. Most of the decorations at DCA are the same over the last couple of years with a few new additions. Here are some pics from my trip this past weekend.

The new additions for the holiday season this year from Grizzly Peak Airfield & some holiday decorations on the trees right next to the Frozen Sing-Along.

There are even more snow flakes on the walkways on the light poles when

Pacific Wharf got more decorations for the holiday season with the Cafe

Lucky Fortune Cookery got some garlands

A new Christmas buoy

The Pacific Wharf bridge got some new decorations

At Paradise Pier, there are new signs for Viva Navidad!

At the Grand California Hotel, work is still being done on the GCH Gingerbread House. The lobby wasn't decorated during my visit.

The Winter Village was not open on Sunday but it was already to go

Over at DL there were a lot of changes for the holiday season this year with the Diamond Celebration going on.

One of them is Big Thunder Ranch is not decorated that well.

On MS which was a big change during the holiday season in which there are Christmas decorations but are colors of the Diamond Celebration. The sad part is that there is no Christmas garlands over MS because of the Paint the Night parade units.

SB Winter Castle is not decorated this year with the Diamond Celebration but there are some holiday decorations on the Castle this year.

When I saw A Christmas Fantasy Parade, there were a lot of changes to the parade again. This time the jeep which have Chip & Dale have been replaced with Jessie and a Toy Soldier.

On the Toy Factory unit, the Toy Soldiers replaced Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket and Geppetto.

On Santa's Mail Room unit, Chip and Dale were on that unit. Donald Duck was now on top of the roof while Duffy the Disney Bear is gone along with Daisy. I was disappointed with the changes to ACF parade again.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Jingle Cruise is back again for the holiday season.

It's a Small World Holiday

Toontown with the Christmas decorations

Can't forget about those ugly plastic trees

New Orleans Square

There were so many changes this year compare to previous years but I do understand why with the Diamond Celebration going on and the changes to DL in the near future