Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[cruisehopeful]

Does anyone know how/if PtN typically affects wait times on rides?

I was in DL twice during PTN and both times, they completely closed off Fantasyland. It made it very difficult to get around in the park and the wait times for the other rides were really long. I don't know if they closed off Fantasyland because of PTN or for a different reason, but it happened both times at the same time.

 

[hsmamato2]

so..... in regard to my other question thread...... I get the whole WOC party, the seating,etc without a huge wait for the show....as for PTN,since it's a parade, and I am gonna try to view it from somewhere in the back of the park like the river or small world, would a package be as desirable? I'm thinking of cost here vs. what you get..... If there are two parades,and we stay for the late one,avoiding the main st crush,would we be ok doing that? anyone have a map of parade routes for DLR?

 

[mom2rtk]

so..... in regard to my other question thread...... I get the whole WOC party, the seating,etc without a huge wait for the show....as for PTN,since it's a parade, and I am gonna try to view it from somewhere in the back of the park like the river or small world, would a package be as desirable? I'm thinking of cost here vs. what you get..... If there are two parades,and we stay for the late one,avoiding the main st crush,would we be ok doing that? anyone have a map of parade routes for DLR?

The parade comes from Small World past the Matterhorn, then turns right before the Hub and goes down Main Street. Flip that for the second parade if there are 2 that day.

If they were to do an Aladdin's boxed lunch deal again, that reserved area was back near Small World.

 

[Abbey1]

I don't quite understand why the Christmas parade is only shown during daylight hours on weekdays, if there is no PTN parade on those days. Wouldn't they be able to run it a bit later? I was hoping to see it at night.

 

[mom2rtk]

I don't quite understand why the Christmas parade is only shown during daylight hours on weekdays, if there is no PTN parade on those days. Wouldn't they be able to run it a bit later? I was hoping to see it at night.

I agree with that. It really is a gorgeous parade at night. That makes no sense.

 

[hsmamato2]

The parade comes from Small World past the Matterhorn, then turns right before the Hub and goes down Main Street. Flip that for the second parade if there are 2 that day.

If they were to do an Aladdin's boxed lunch deal again, that reserved area was back near Small World.

Thanks! So say they have 2 PTN parades at night, the 7 pm would start at Small world- the 10 pm would start on main street? (sorry to sound dense,trying to picture this in my head) b/c where you watch also sometimes changes the times it starts in one area or another....

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks! So say they have 2 PTN parades at night, the 7 pm would start at Small world- the 10 pm would start on main street? (sorry to sound dense,trying to picture this in my head) b/c where you watch also sometimes changes the times it starts in one area or another....

That's my understanding.

 

[MacMama0930]

I don't quite understand why the Christmas parade is only shown during daylight hours on weekdays, if there is no PTN parade on those days. Wouldn't they be able to run it a bit later? I was hoping to see it at night.

That's how I'm feeling
That's why I thought for sure PTN would sneak in on those evenings. I got over the initial disappointment of not catching PTN on my trip, but I really wish they'd do an evening parade if they aren't doing PTN. There's something extra special about a Christmas parade at night...

 

[cinder-ellah]

Casey has great illustrations and details about the parade routes :
http://dlrprepschool.com/all-about-parades-at-disneyland/

 

[cinder-ellah]

For WOC under "Entertainment" on the DL site, it does not show any times available for the show Nov 10 - Dec 4.
But if you look at the WOC Dessert Party to make "Reservations" ..... those dates and times are available.
And it allows me to make reservations.
Am I overlooking something or is it a computer glitch ?

 

[Abbey1]

For WOC under "Entertainment" on the DL site, it does not show any times available for the show Nov 10 - Dec 4.
But if you look at the WOC Dessert Party to make "Reservations" ..... those dates and times are available.
And it allows me to make reservations.
Am I overlooking something or is it a computer glitch ?

They just haven't added all of the entertainment to the schedule yet. I made reservations for the dessert party for the first week of December.

 

[marivigi]

guest.services@disneyland.com

Also, on the Disneyland site there is a "Contact" page where you can email from there. I can't seem to copy & paste the web page for some reason. From the Disneyland site they have a simple form to fill out with your contact info and what your concerns or questions are. You can also send compliments about CM's that were helpful.

They send a immediate reply response letter stating :

"Greetings from the Disneyland® Resort!

Thank you for writing to us. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty to Disney and value the time you took to share your thoughts.

I personally assure you that your message has been received. Depending on the nature of your request and the amount of research required, our response time may vary; however, a member of my Guest Experience Services Team will contact you within four days.

If you are visiting the Disneyland Resort within the next two weeks and need immediate assistance, please call us at (714) 781-4565, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm (PST). We may also be reached Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm (PST).

Again, thank you for your message. We look forward to assisting you soon.

Sincerely,

Janet
Director, Guest Experience Services"

A lot of times they call you and talk to you about your concerns or issues.

Thank you!

Just sent my 2 cents!

 

[Mamato4boys]

I was in DL twice during PTN and both times, they completely closed off Fantasyland. It made it very difficult to get around in the park and the wait times for the other rides were really long. I don't know if they closed off Fantasyland because of PTN or for a different reason, but it happened both times at the same time.

Well darn... not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for the response! Maybe we will head over to DCA and do some last minute things over there.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Well darn... not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for the response! Maybe we will head over to DCA and do some last minute things over there.

I was told it was closed because of the fireworks for visitor safety in Fantasyland. The Monorail also stops running during the fireworks.
Teacups usually stay open. Its Magical to ride the Teacups during the fireworks show !
They open back up when the fire marshal's give the all clear.
Its a Small World also reopens after the "all clear".
Usually within 20 minutes after the fireworks.

 

[pixleyyy]

Do we know what fireworks will be shown in December? Is there a Christmas fireworks? Are they doing Fantasy in the sky?

 

[fsjking]

Do we know what fireworks will be shown in December? Is there a Christmas fireworks? Are they doing Fantasy in the sky?

So far every day in December(up to the 5th) is showing Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks

 

[Niltiac]

Well darn... not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for the response! Maybe we will head over to DCA and do some last minute things over there.

I'm pretty sure it's not because of the parade. I've been on Alice during PtN, so I know fantasyland is not always closed during the parade, and in fact I found almost all fantasyland rides were walk on during the parade that night. That was during candlelight processional weekend last year. I think they close it during fireworks, and if fireworks are scheduled right before/after the parade you might find fantasyland closed.

 

[pixleyyy]

So far every day in December(up to the 5th) is showing Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks

Where do you see that? I'm sure I'm missing something but I looked online and didn't see it.

 

[closetmickey]

If WoC is shown twice, is the dessert party always/only for the first showing?

 

[fsjking]

Where do you see that? I'm sure I'm missing something but I looked online and didn't see it.

Got to the Calendar, Click on Day View, then change to the date you want to look at.