abentley Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 We were planning on going in October, but our Granddaughter is due then!! So we are going the week before Christmas. What is uasually happening at that time? Anything new and fun? And yes, I am panicked now about having everything ready for Christmas!! The boys and I get out of school on the 15th, so we are leaving the 16th until the 22nd. My Dh must have great faith in my abilities to accomplish all of this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Are you going to DisneyLAND in California or DisneyWORLD in Florida? If it's Disneyworld .. it is jam packed with holiday events, the holiday lights are spectacular and the parade has a holiday flair as well. All 4 parks have something different .. check out Disney's website and you should be able to get a better idea of what to expect. Not sure of Disneyland in Anaheim, but I'm sure they do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abentley Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Disneyland.... and their calendar is only going until November on their websight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninpa Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Go ask questions on the dis boards: http://www.disboards.com/index.php? Thats the main page so just scroll down and choose what you're interested in then either do a search of that forum or if you're brave post questions,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's strange they haven't posted their holiday calendar yet. It would be my best guess that the park is decorated and the parade is holiday themed. But I wouldn't expect too much since Disneyland is only one park and a small one at that (so far has special events go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outnumbered Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 It's been a long time since I've been in December...I think the last time that happened was the end of 2001. Keep in mind that lots of schools will be on winter break, so it will be nearly as crowded as it is during the summer. It's beautiful though. :) Definitely do NOT go on a weekend. The middle of the week is the best time to go regardless of the time of year. If you email Disneyland's customer service, they will send you whatever info you request--park maps, calendars of events, etc.--to help you plan your visit. They are very helpful. I'd give you the link to their contact info but the website won't work in Firefox, apparently. Won't load for me now, even though it did several months ago...weird. Anyway, either someone else can link you or you should be able to find their email address pretty easily. Have fun planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USC Becca Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Growing up here I've been in December a few times over the years. It's beautiful, they decorate it and everything. But I absolutely second outnumbered - never ever go on a weekday if you can help it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabx5 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Go ask questions on the dis boards: http://www.disboards.com/index.php? or if you're brave post questions,lol.Aint that the truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbledegaagaa Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm not sure about DisneyLAND but I have gone to DisneyWORLD the weekend before Christmas the last 5 years and I have a total blast. The place is not crowded and have often gone on some of the rides 3 and 4 times with out ever having to get off. Reservations for the resturants are easy to come by. The room rates off property are very reasonable and if you wait till the beginning of december to book them you can find really good deals. I would recomend this time of year to everyone but then everyone would go and it would get crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Growing up here I've been in December a few times over the years. It's beautiful, they decorate it and everything. But I absolutely second outnumbered - never ever go on a weekday if you can help it :)Yup, it is beautiful . Make sure you go on the Haunted Mansion (Jack Skellington) it's the best. They decorate it about Halloween time and change it back end of Jan or beg Feb. They also change It's a Small World and a few other rides for Christmas but the whole park is beautiful. We had the annual pass a couple years ago and went alot during Christmas time and they had to cancel the firework show once since it was too windy but they still had the snow thing they do. Will you be going to California Adventure too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthulhu Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I've never been at Christmas time. I'm trying to save up some money to take my girls, 10 and 7, for the first time to Disneyworld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosegarden Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 We took a band trip to Disney World last year the week of Thanksgiving and Horrors of all Horrors, I missed BF!!!!! Disney World was all decorated for Christmas that whole week and Christmas music started on T-day - it was beautiful and I'll always remember being there at that time of the year. (I'll also never live down missing BF from my best shopping buddy either - she's made me promise that I'd never ever do that to her again!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've heard about Disney World and Universal Studios being a great place to go at Christmas time - I'm not too sure about Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia39 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 universal studios is no fun. you go one time and you're good for quite a while. disneyland is pretty at christmas, it just feels more magical, plus fake snow every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmasangel Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yep- grated it was back in the early 90's but it was beautiful!!!! Especially the huge christmas trees in the magic kingdom! The Grand Floridian hotel was so pretty too!!!!! That is where we had a Christmas character breakfest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 universal studios is no fun. you go one time and you're good for quite a while. disneyland is pretty at christmas, it just feels more magical, plus fake snow every night.I don't think so, I enjoyed Universal Studios Orlando alot, I went there two summers in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaven Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Best time to go to Disneyland!! We have gone the past 10 years. Its not as crowded. The deco is wonderful. They have a real santa, carolers, snow. It's so festive. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 For those of you who go during the christmas season, what is the weather like? Are any attractions shut down or limited hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneslove Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 we went the month after christmas and they still had all their decorations up .. one ride was closed but nothing I would have even noticed ( I think it was goofys bounce house ) the weather was great a light jacket in the morning and a t shirt in the afternoon, and in the morning we walked on all the rides with NO wait, by the afternoon it was alittle busier because some schools were there, but still only about 20 minutes for the big rides ( which we did when there wasnt a wait at all ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2beurwifey Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I have not been but would love to go maybe in about 2 years because next year I will be going in the spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Devil Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 disneyland is pretty at christmas, it just feels more magical, plus fake snow every night.I agree - we went to Disneyland 3 years ago in November, and the kids LOVED the snow on main street. We went on Veteran's Day weekend, and it was PACKED - later we found out that this was the "opening weekend" for the Christmas decorations. Had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly2hottie Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I have and it is beautiful!!!!!Also try and make it when they have the snow after the fireworks show. That is truly amazing and so much fun!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusmom Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 my hubby is always trying to convince our kids to go to Disneyland instead of getting presents yeah right, like that would ever happen. I bet it would be so magical though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray04 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 www.disboards.com for sure!! Yes we have been to Disney World twice for Christmas! It is a magical time. Be sure to check out the different Santa's in Epcot. All of the parks and resorts will be beautifully decorated!! Happy Holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2shopnc Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 DISNEY WORLD at Christmas time is the most beautiful place in the world. Can't wait for hubby's approval to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmbrly Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 My nephew went to Disney in Florida for his honeymoon over Christmas. He said DONT DO IT!!! LOL (unless you like crowds) He said everyone on God's green earth is there at that time. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardysofc5 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 You need to go to a book store and buy the unoffical guide to Disneyland. Its updated every year. I used the unoffical guide to Walt Disney World last year and it made our trip AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I've never been to Disneyland at ANY time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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