Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[Abbey1]

I decided that I ought to go ahead and make all my dining reservations now, because at this rate, they might not release the calendar until the week we get there.

So, can anyone tell me which restaurants have yummy seasonal options that aren't to be missed? I remember reading about a Yule log cake, is that only at Plaza Inn? Do any of the restaurants have different holiday options for entrees?

 

[MacMama0930]

Like others have said, with the Christmas parade showing at 4:15pm - there's no way there isn't going to be a nighttime parade. They said PtN would come back for the holidays. I can almost guarantee the evenings are being kept open for PtN. They're not going to NOT have a nighttime parade for the holidays. So...I for one am super excited because I think I very well may get to see the PtN parade after all!

On another note, I booked my Holiday Tour today for 11/14/16 =)

 

[cinder-ellah]

On another note, I booked my Holiday Tour today for 11/14/16 =)

Congrats on booking your Holiday Tour !
Did you find out what's included with it ?

 

[fsjking]

Could the reason for the delay on announcing things be that they are trying to see if they can the electrical parade up and running in time and don't want to announce anything till they know for sure?

 

[MacMama0930]

Congrats on booking your Holiday Tour !
Did you find out what's included with it ?

Just a little bit. I just know that it's a 2 hour tour that ends with SEATING, like in chairs! for the Christmas parade. While watching the parade they give you a giant gingerbread cookie from Jolly Holiday and a hot cocoa in a souvenir mug it's just little ol'e me this trip so I was willing splurge on it. I wouldn't do it for our family of 4.

 

[MacMama0930]

Could the reason for the delay on announcing things be that they are trying to see if they can the electrical parade up and running in time and don't want to announce anything till they know for sure?

I think the delay is purely just part of their MO. Disney seems to be reveling in keeping everyone in suspense. They made it pretty clear that the electrical parade would start next year so I doubt we'all see it this holiday season.

 

[mom2rtk]

I think the delay is purely just part of their MO. Disney seems to be reveling in keeping everyone in suspense. They made it pretty clear that the electrical parade would start next year so I doubt we'all see it this holiday season.

I just find the delay incredibly annoying.

And I agree we won't be seeing MSEP before the end of the year. And I prefer it that way. I have seen it more times than I can count. And I have only seen PTN once. I'd love to see it again.

 

[MacMama0930]

I just find the delay incredibly annoying.

And I agree we won't be seeing MSEP before the end of the year. And I prefer it that way. I have seen it more times than I can count. And I have only seen PTN once. I'd love to see it again.

I've never seen it! And I was there during the 60th and just didn't do any research or planning Once I finally learned how epic the parade and fireworks show were, I was quite sad. So I'm SUPER DUPER hopeful it comes back!

 

[mom2rtk]

I've never seen it! And I was there during the 60th and just didn't do any research or planning Once I finally learned how epic the parade and fireworks show were, I was quite sad. So I'm SUPER DUPER hopeful it comes back!

I hope you get to see it. So sorry you missed the fireworks. They really were spectacular!

 

[MacMama0930]

I hope you get to see it. So sorry you missed the fireworks. They really were spectacular!

I know...such a dummie. But oh well, I just got back from an epic trip and thoroughly enjoyed the mickeys Halloween party and the parade and Halloween scream fireworks. I also splurge on the WOC dessert party! You win some you lose some

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

I wish the 60th fireworks would come back, atleast for the holidays. We had a terrible view of them and could barely see anything

 

[hsmamato2]

when PTN was playing,was it every night? or do you all think for 'special' showings it may be just friday/saturday nights? I want to see that if possible too!

 

[MacMama0930]

when PTN was playing,was it every night? or do you all think for 'special' showings it may be just friday/saturday nights? I want to see that if possible too!

It showed every night previously. I was worried it would only be on the weekends but with how they have the Christmas parade scheduled, there's a high probability it'll be every night. Hope so!!

 

[mom2rtk]

when PTN was playing,was it every night? or do you all think for 'special' showings it may be just friday/saturday nights? I want to see that if possible too!

The original comment was "select nights" during the holiday season. But like MacMama099930, that preliminary Christmas parade schedule has given me hope. We'll be there on the weekend, but I can't even imagine the demand if it shows weekends only.

 

[hsmamato2]

that's it I booked for a Saturday, since I'm guessing the crowds will be bigger than Thursday or Friday....(?) and it's right on the beginning of high season.....

 

[grannyminnie]

So, I guess I'll have to stake out a curb-side seat 3 hours early?!

 

[MacMama0930]

Under entertainment is still shows PtN as "schedule unavailable" but under the description is says the word RETURNS. I know we all kind of knew it was coming back but this is just a little more hope

 

[marivigi]

Just a little bit. I just know that it's a 2 hour tour that ends with SEATING, like in chairs! for the Christmas parade. While watching the parade they give you a giant gingerbread cookie from Jolly Holiday and a hot cocoa in a souvenir mug it's just little ol'e me this trip so I was willing splurge on it. I wouldn't do it for our family of 4.

Sounds great!

How much is the tour? we are a family of four, but going Xmas week, so it might be worth it just to save us 2 hours of standing waiting for the parade!

 

[MacMama0930]

Sounds great!

How much is the tour? we are a family of four, but going Xmas week, so it might be worth it just to save us 2 hours of standing waiting for the parade!

$85, I think? I got an AP discount so mine was $72, I believe. I think with when you're going it would totally be worth it! Except I think the tour itself might get boring for young kids. How old are they?

 

[gallandro]

The Evans clan is arriving Dec 22nd and staying through the 27th at the HOJO in one of the kids suites. Oddly Christmas at the Park has now become a family tradition for us. Think this year we will book the Holiday Tour.