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Kittyskyfish · 10-22-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevenswife2

After spending several Holiday Seasons at WDW, I decided to give DLR a try this year. This thread has me sooo excited

I'm spending Christmas '09 at Disneyland!! I've never visited DLR, let alone seen it during the holidays and I can't wait!!!

I love seeing all the pics! It's helping to build my excitment!

I'm noticing sweatshirts, coats, and blue jeans in the pics. Christmas time at WDW is shorts weather. I'm guessing Anaheim isn't that warm in December?

Yes, it can be chilly in December and the temps can drop fast once it gets dark. One thing to keep in mind is that the park is open for hours after it's dark so there will be a good period of park time when you'll want a coat or jacket.

We plan for all weather and bring layerable clothing. I come with everything from short sleeves to a ski jacket w/ cap and scarf.

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-22-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittyskyfish

Yes, it can be chilly in December and the temps can drop fast once it gets dark. One thing to keep in mind is that the park is open for hours after it's dark so there will be a good period of park time when you'll want a coat or jacket.

We plan for all weather and bring layerable clothing. I come with everything from short sleeves to a ski jacket w/ cap and scarf.

I agree, definitely plan on bringing layers. You never know what you'll get in the way of weather in December in So Cal. You might have beautiful 70 degree days (though it will still get quite chilly once the sun goes down, as Kittyskyfish wrote) or you might get cold, windy, and rainy. I'm game for whatever the weather brings as long as I'm in Disneyland! I'll probably start finalizing our clothes packing lists once we are within the 10 day forecast zone.

Here's a link to a thread about the weather in Anaheim: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23004158

Kevenswife2 · 10-23-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 3TinksAndAnEeyore

I'm game for whatever the weather brings as long as I'm in Disneyland!

I agree with you there!! Hot & humid, rainy & cold...I can handle it all as long as I'm at a Disney Park!

Pigletlover · 10-24-2009, 03:53 PM

Please could someone tell me if Disneyland has a Christmas Party on selected dates (like they have at Magic Kingdom, where you pay a fee for a wristband and stay there after the park is closed to the public, with additional shows/parades etc)? If so, is it available to anyone or just Disney hotel guests?

I've searched and can't find any mention of it anywhere.

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-24-2009, 04:02 PM

They have a Christmas parade, Christmas fireworks followed by falling "snow", a holiday overlay for Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World, along with decorations throughout both parks. They are included for everyone with the price of admission to the parks (unlike WDW where you have to pay extra).

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Here's the link to the official Disneyland Resort site that talks about the Holidays:

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disn...ecialEventPage

Pigletlover · 10-24-2009, 04:20 PM

Thank you very much!

smiley_face2 · 10-24-2009, 07:01 PM

my entertainment for the evening is going to be uploading my video of last years christmas fireworks and snow on main street to youtube...I"ll post a link when I get it done. It was the best viewing we had ever had, we were in a perfect position, and it was so completely un-crowded. a really magical moment....

Spixydust · 10-25-2009, 02:16 PM

We went on the Holiday Tour once, and really enjoyed it. Not only did we get front of the line entrance to HMH and IASW, but we got a lot of fun factoids AND hot chocolate and a Rice Crispy Treat, with front row seating for the holiday parade.

Sherry E · 10-28-2009, 04:54 PM

I am bumping again, because, while I was not the OP, I was the original bumper and enabler/instigator of DLR holiday trips inspired by this thread! Since Halloween will be but a mere memory in a few days, we will need this thread to help maintain our DLR holiday excitement.

Disneylvrforever · 10-28-2009, 08:47 PM

The good thing about Halloweentime is that the caramel apple cider comes out & that it stays 'til the end of the Christmas season! That is always my warm treat during the chilling weather.

And the Christmas season is just around the corner. The tree can be seen from the M&F tram route.

Krissy Marissy · 10-29-2009, 11:50 AM

Last night they had thw snow up on the roof of the castle. No lights yet but the snow. It got me excited for the christmas season but also looked very strange with the halloween decor.

samsmainla · 10-29-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Krissy Marissy

Last night they had thw snow up on the roof of the castle. No lights yet but the snow. It got me excited for the christmas season but also looked very strange with the halloween decor.

I am so excited for the Christmas decorations to go up. I thought we would not get to see them going so early in November!!!

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 10-29-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Krissy Marissy

Last night they had thw snow up on the roof of the castle. No lights yet but the snow. It got me excited for the christmas season but also looked very strange with the halloween decor.

If anyone thinks to take a picture, and wouldn't mind posting it, I'd love to see pictures of the snow going up amidst the Halloween decor!!!

hrslvr142 · 10-30-2009, 10:32 PM

What an awesome thread! I just returned from WDW last Saturday but was talking to my Marine son tonight who I will be visiting at Thanksgiving and told him we needed to go to DL while I am out there and then I came across this thread and KNOW we need to go now. I copied and pasted the first long post (sorry don't remember whose it is) into an email to him with the subject line "so can we go, can we go, can we go?", lol. Thanks for all of the wonderful pictures. Were most of them taken with advance (not point and shoot) cameras? The fireworks sound phenomenol (sp?). I think we will be there the Sat/Sun after Thanksgiving-will the crowds be horrible? Thanks again for all of your sharing.

10-24-2009, 04:02 PM	#95
3TinksAndAnEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,008	They have a Christmas parade, Christmas fireworks followed by falling "snow", a holiday overlay for Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World, along with decorations throughout both parks. They are included for everyone with the price of admission to the parks (unlike WDW where you have to pay extra). __________________ ~Stephanie Me DH DD10DD6 I finished the!!! Completed: DLR Solo Trip Nov 2010 (Stovall's), DLR September 2010 (GCH), DL Feb 2010 (daytrip), DLR December 2009 (DLH), DLR January 2008 (daytrip), DLR November 2007 (daytrip), DLR October 2007 (GCH), DLR June 2004 (DLH), WDW October 2000 (VDI), Disneyland October 1996 (ES), my GradNight June 1988, DB's (now DH for 18 years!) GradNight June 1987, Band Trip (played on Main Street with DrumLine!) Spring 1987, too many Daytrips to count starting in 1970

10-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#96
3TinksAndAnEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,008	Here's the link to the official Disneyland Resort site that talks about the Holidays: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disn...ecialEventPage __________________ ~Stephanie Me DH DD10DD6 I finished the!!! Completed: DLR Solo Trip Nov 2010 (Stovall's), DLR September 2010 (GCH), DL Feb 2010 (daytrip), DLR December 2009 (DLH), DLR January 2008 (daytrip), DLR November 2007 (daytrip), DLR October 2007 (GCH), DLR June 2004 (DLH), WDW October 2000 (VDI), Disneyland October 1996 (ES), my GradNight June 1988, DB's (now DH for 18 years!) GradNight June 1987, Band Trip (played on Main Street with DrumLine!) Spring 1987, too many Daytrips to count starting in 1970

10-24-2009, 07:01 PM	#98
smiley_face2 What a great idea for a thread! Good grief, I'm going to gain another 5 pounds Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: with my Prince of 30 years in BC Canada Posts: 1,104	my entertainment for the evening is going to be uploading my video of last years christmas fireworks and snow on main street to youtube...I"ll post a link when I get it done. It was the best viewing we had ever had, we were in a perfect position, and it was so completely un-crowded. a really magical moment.... __________________ In Loving Memory of our dear son 02/22/1982-01/28/2011

10-25-2009, 02:16 PM	#99
Spixydust Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	We went on the Holiday Tour once, and really enjoyed it. Not only did we get front of the line entrance to HMH and IASW, but we got a lot of fun factoids AND hot chocolate and a Rice Crispy Treat, with front row seating for the holiday parade. __________________

10-28-2009, 04:54 PM	#100
Sherry E Willing victim of the Disney Snowball Effect... Okay so after a coffee and lunch break I am back! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 13,400	I am bumping again, because, while I was not the OP, I was the original bumper and enabler/instigator of DLR holiday trips inspired by this thread! Since Halloween will be but a mere memory in a few days, we will need this thread to help maintain our DLR holiday excitement. __________________ Christmas Time Trip Reports "The Evil Chair & The Peppermint Cone of Death - A 2010 Christmas Tale" (begins on Page 83/Post #1244; ends on Page 110/Post #1641) "Aunt Betty's Weepy, Wacky, Wonderful Christmas Trip to Disneyland- Dec. 2011" (begins on Page 189/Post #2825; ends on Page 213/Post #3181) CHRISTMAS PHOTOS OF CARS LAND & BUENA VISTA ST. - 11/12/12 (begins on Page 222/Post #3328; ends on Page 231/Post #3464) "Candlelight & Cannonballs! (MANY MARDI GRAS MASK PICTURES!) -12/9/12 - 12/12/12" - begins on Page 235/Post #3524 (in progress!) Halloween Time Trip Reports "The Return of the Masked Mouse & His Diabolical Twin- Halloween Time 2011" (begins on Page 145/Post #2170; ends on Page 155/Post #2312) Other Trip Reports: *Catalina Island/Avalon - My Solo Day Trip, in Photos (LOTS of Photos!)- 7/21/12*

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10-24-2009, 03:53 PM	#94
Pigletlover Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 207	Please could someone tell me if Disneyland has a Christmas Party on selected dates (like they have at Magic Kingdom, where you pay a fee for a wristband and stay there after the park is closed to the public, with additional shows/parades etc)? If so, is it available to anyone or just Disney hotel guests? I've searched and can't find any mention of it anywhere.

10-24-2009, 04:20 PM	#97
Pigletlover Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 207	Thank you very much!

10-28-2009, 08:47 PM	#101
Disneylvrforever Stitch is my puppy! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: the Happiest Place on Earth! Posts: 1,277	The good thing about Halloweentime is that the caramel apple cider comes out & that it stays 'til the end of the Christmas season! That is always my warm treat during the chilling weather. And the Christmas season is just around the corner. The tree can be seen from the M&F tram route. __________________

10-29-2009, 11:50 AM	#102
Krissy Marissy I LOVE the MC!!! I eat one every trip! Here on the Dis we're kinda like....enablers Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 1,714	Last night they had thw snow up on the roof of the castle. No lights yet but the snow. It got me excited for the christmas season but also looked very strange with the halloween decor. __________________ Me DH DS DD DS

10-30-2009, 10:32 PM	#105
hrslvr142 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 316	What an awesome thread! I just returned from WDW last Saturday but was talking to my Marine son tonight who I will be visiting at Thanksgiving and told him we needed to go to DL while I am out there and then I came across this thread and KNOW we need to go now. I copied and pasted the first long post (sorry don't remember whose it is) into an email to him with the subject line "so can we go, can we go, can we go?", lol. Thanks for all of the wonderful pictures. Were most of them taken with advance (not point and shoot) cameras? The fireworks sound phenomenol (sp?). I think we will be there the Sat/Sun after Thanksgiving-will the crowds be horrible? Thanks again for all of your sharing.

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