Holiday Tour

[hotfiregal]

Hello,
I know the dates/times have not officially been released for this years holiday tour at Disneyland. However, I am getting ready to book our meals and was hoping for a little advice (I'd hate to book dinner and have it be the same time as the parade we get to see as part of the tour.) Therefore, does anyone know from previous years experience what time the tour is and what time the parade is? (We are going the week of Christmas) Thank you!
Sincerely, type A planner

 

[Nonsuch]

It is rather hard to predict. Last year there was both the Christmas Parade and Paint the Night, so the Christmas parade was earlier than usual.
I'm hoping PTN will return during the holidays, but that might just be wishful thinking.

 

[hotfiregal]

It is rather hard to predict. Last year there was both the Christmas Parade and Paint the Night, so the Christmas parade was earlier than usual.
I'm hoping PTN will return during the holidays, but that might just be wishful thinking.

I know they provide seating for the Christmas parade, not paint the night away... Do you remember what time that parade was? I know it can change from year to year... But I'm planning with hopes of a similar schedule.

 

[Nonsuch]

...Do you remember what time that parade was? I know it can change from year to year...

A few times from last year, from my own planning notes:
Nov 30 2015 4:30PM
Dec 3 2015 4:00PM
Dec 4 2015 4:30PM
Dec 5 2015 3:15PM
(I don't know if the parade ran once or twice on these days, or if these are first or second running)

 

[nicolispicoli]

When I did the tour about 2 years back I'm pretty sure it included seating for the 5:45 parade. I recall grabbing our goodies in toontown and walking over to It's a Small World just in time to see it lit up after dark then sat for the parade.

ETA: I know the rumors are that paint the night will return, so that could make things more like last year.

 

[hotfiregal]

Thank you two so much! This helps out a lot. I should be able to book a 7 pm dinner than without any conflict. Here's to keeping my fingers crossed and hoping it works out.

 

[jonahsmommy]

Wondering what the cost is for this tour? does it normally start in November? We will be there for only one day on Friday, November 18th.

 

[hotfiregal]

Wondering what the cost is for this tour? does it normally start in November? We will be there for only one day on Friday, November 18th.

$85.00 each... However if you are a DVC member or an annual pass holder, you'd get a discount.

 

[jonahsmommy]

Thank you

 

[ORDisneyfans]

My friends son who is a performer in the parades mentioned on FB that the PTN would be returning for the holiday season. No other specifics though!