Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #5

[minnieralyks]

Maybe we had a different experience, but I didn't think it was too hard to grab a seat for the parade, which is why I was curious why they even had special seating at all.

I guess experiences might be different, but we never had a problem getting curb seating for 4 people on Main Street with only an hour or so wait back in September and December of last year.

 

[MacMama0930]

Maybe we had a different experience, but I didn't think it was too hard to grab a seat for the parade, which is why I was curious why they even had special seating at all.

I guess experiences might be different, but we never had a problem getting curb seating for 4 people on Main Street with only an hour or so wait back in September and December of last year.

I think with the rumors swirling that PTN is going to WDW...everyone will be dying to see it for this short time.

 

[lorijohnhill]

I think with the rumors swirling that PTN is going to WDW...everyone will be dying to see it for this short time.

As much as I wanted to see PTN again, I don't think the ensuing chaos is going to be worth it. I had my life threatened in May 2015 just trying to exit the park through the chaos. I really don't want to go through that again.

 

[closetmickey]

Maybe we had a different experience, but I didn't think it was too hard to grab a seat for the parade, which is why I was curious why they even had special seating at all.

I guess experiences might be different, but we never had a problem getting curb seating for 4 people on Main Street with only an hour or so wait back in September and December of last year.

I had the same, fairly hassle free experience, last spring.

 

[vault19dweller]

I think with the rumors swirling that PTN is going to WDW...everyone will be dying to see it for this short time.

I'm with you on this, it was strongly said that PtN was only available for the year of the 60th celebrations.

I've also read that it will be going elsewhere (though I haven't seen 100% confirmation of exactly where it's going)

People are counting their lucky stars that it's even returning on select nights during the holiday season, so I believe a lot are more aware this is their last chance before it goes.

Im one of those people, where, due to location and family stuff, I unfortunately couldn't see it for the time it was previously confirmed for (during the 60th) - so have my heart set on getting to see it, believing it likely to be my one and only chance.

 

[lorijohnhill]

Doesn't anyone know how long the cheddar ale soup hangs around at Pacific Wharf Cafe? I'm hoping it will still be available in December. I LOVE that soup!

 

[vault19dweller]

As much as I wanted to see PTN again, I don't think the ensuing chaos is going to be worth it. I had my life threatened in May 2015 just trying to exit the park through the chaos. I really don't want to go through that again.

Oh my gosh, that's so scary!
I know of the post fireworks chaos / crush but have never felt threatened from a safety side myself.
I know the cast members do as much as they can to try to help flow, but with what feels like a thousand guests to each CM I guess it's pretty difficult. I sure hope you're alright / recovered quickly *sending hugs*

 

[mom2rtk]

Someone on a "Here Now" thread just posted that the garland is back up over Main Street. I thought they couldn't have it up when Paint the Night runs? I wonder if they plan to take it down after parade taping or something?

 

[mom2rtk]

I've still got BB reservations for our PtN night just in case- until the first parade happens without a dining package. Then I'll probably cancel since we don't need to eat there twice in a trip. My guess is BB will have a lot of availability open up at that point.

I figure if there's any small chance of offering the package, they held some reservations back. Otherwise why bother offering if all the time spots are full anyway?

 

[fsjking]

I get what you're saying about the "at this time" comment (like when IT say it should fix the problem *laughs*)
But the only participating restaurant that is bookable (for the time we're there) has been sold out on PtN nights for weeks and weeks.
I know this because I was silly and wanted to book the actual package, while it seems most others booked it just in case.
Because of this I'm just not sure how Disney could look at opening a new dining package (even if they change their mind), when their system shows the place as already sold-out / completely full on those nights.

Maybe thats the reason there are no packages. They saw they were booked and had no need to manufacture business for the restaurant.

 

[MacMama0930]

I'm wondering if one of the reasons the rides aren't included in the holiday tour this is the DCA stuff going on. Maybe the whole Fesitval over there will be part of the tour? Clearly they needed "more tour time".

 

[MacMama0930]

New parks blog about the holiday TV specials

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...y-parks-holiday-tv-specials-nov-24-25-dec-25/

 

[mom2rtk]

Maybe thats the reason there are no packages. They saw they were booked and had no need to manufacture business for the restaurant.

Especially since it's only running during peak weeks anyway.

 

[DharmaLou]

I don't know about anyone ese, but I am counting the minutes until I can check out some of the treats at the food festival!

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Someone on a "Here Now" thread just posted that the garland is back up over Main Street. I thought they couldn't have it up when Paint the Night runs? I wonder if they plan to take it down after parade taping or something?

Interesting! I love the garland. But your theory would make sense on why PTN doesn't start with the rest of the holiday offerings.

 

[mommymermaid]

i just got off the phone with CM regarding the Holiday Tour, this time, the CM said NO FP will be giving out at the end of the tour for the holiday tour, I told them that the last CM said there will be FP to Haunted Mansion, I was put in touched with a lead and she confirmed no FP, I expressed my disappointed and she said she will make sure to get the message to the tour department.. :-(

Thanks for the information. That's awful.

 

[kirstie101]

I don't know about anyone ese, but I am counting the minutes until I can check out some of the treats at the food festival!

I'm with you!!!!! Its the reason we cancelled our BB reservation!

 

[DharmaLou]

I'm with you!!!!! Its the reason we cancelled our BB reservation!

Well, we will be there 4 1/2 days so we kept our 2 reservations (BB and CC) - but I intend to eat a little bit every day while we are there!

 

[StayClassy]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ifornia-adventure-park-beginning-november-10/

^talks a little about Elena's event, festival of holidays, and also Santa will be in Redwood Challenge?

 

[millie0312]

I'm wondering if they changed ptn a bit or changed the route if they are hanging garland? Trying to get a feel for the route if it's different so I can figure out a good spot to stake out. Last Dec we went and watched it 3-4 times and never had an issue finding seating and a good spot to the second parade time. Not sure how it'll be this year with limited time left and limited nights.... man I wish we had more info... does anyone know if Olaf's snow area is coming back? What about the ice rink and "holiday shops" they put up around it and the Ghiradelli store. I'm a bit sad there's no parade in DCA this year and I'm still bitter about the mad tea party haha