Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2009

nemofinder22 · Oct 27, 2009

Some important dates to remember as the holidays are right around the corner, Halloween Time has its final day November 1 and Holidays at Disneyland Resort start on November 13 and run till January 3, 2010. Heres a rundown of everything thats going, it will be updated as more info comes.

Starting on November 6 till January 3, 2010
Tiana's Showboat Jubilee
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=473091

November 7 and 8
Filming for the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade( Pretty sure its still rumor but the dates seems to be accurate since Christmas tree point can be used for a stage and the tree can be installed a few days later)

Starting on November 13 till January 3, 2010
-Christmas decorations in Disneyland
Main Street, New Orleans Square, Critter County, Frontierland, its a small world mall and ToonTown.

-Christmas decorations in Disney's California Adventure-
Golden Gate bridge, Flicks Fun Fair, Hollywood Pictures Backlot, Grizzly Peak Recreation Area, and Golden Vine Winery and Pacific Wharf. (most are small decorations but should be noted

)

-Sleeping Beauty's Wintertime Castle Enchantment(snow on the castle, as part of the castle snow shows LED lighting on the surrounding moat trees, Hub trees, Main Street garlands and the Christmas tree) Theres a rumor out saying the Main Street buildings will get the snow treatment weather its continuing the LED lighting on the garlands or if its snow like the castle is unknown.

-A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns and takes over for Celebrate! A Street Party.

-Believe...In Holiday Magic returns heres hoping it gets some enhancements from Magical and Halloween Screams. This will also be the 4th firework show presented at Disneyland this year

-its a small world holiday returns this is also the first year with the character additions. Also look out for its a small world holiday lighting moment as well as every 15min projection shows

-Santa's Reindeer Roundup returns to Big Thunder Ranch

-Haunted Mansion Holiday continues from its Halloween Time start

-Seasonal Treats- Usually all food locations offer sometime of seasonal item but the most famous are the hand made candy canes at the Candy Palace.

November 26
A Disney Family Thanksgiving Feast
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/10/a-disney-family-thanksgiving-feast/

December 5 and 6
Candlelight Processional in Town Square at the train station

D23 is offering members an event,
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_DLRCandlelight.html

Mouseplanet is reporting there are no other dinning packages this year

December 16
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln returns to the Main Street Opera House.

December 18
Disney's Electrical Parade returns for a holiday season run.

Unknown start dates These usually happen the same time as the parks or a week or 2 later.
-Christmas decorations at the Hotels at the Disneyland Resort at Paradise Pier Hotel, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney's Grand Californian. All usually feature a main Christmas tree as well as garlands and special holiday offerings at the restaurants.

-Christmas decorations in DownTown Disney
its mainly more lights in the trees as well as a Christmas tree set up near ESPN Zone.

Decorations that are already up.
The Christmas tree is on site backstage and is fully decorated
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/689328885_rzCUJ-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/689350986_KVyHY-X3.jpg

Snow is starting to go up on the castle
http://twitpic.com/n5pyi

LED lights are already in the castle moat trees, the Hub trees and just outside of Big Thunder Ranch.

EpcotServo · Oct 27, 2009

Great stuff! Nothing can beat the holidays at Disneyland.
:sohappy:

(By the way, by any chance am I correct in recalling that you work at the Submarine Voyage?)

sponono88 · Oct 27, 2009

That's a great list, very organized. Thanks for putting it together

regarding the rumors about the snow effect for Main Street buildings - I really hope that comes true.

can't wait for the holiday season to start!

juan · Oct 27, 2009

Just great - my trip will put me in between everything Nov 6-8:fork:

Maybe I can be in the parade taping:drevil:

nemofinder22 · Oct 27, 2009

EpcotServo said:
Great stuff! Nothing can beat the holidays at Disneyland.
:sohappy:

(By the way, by any chance am I correct in recalling that you work at the Submarine Voyage?)

Actually no

but former WDW cast member, OKW, SSR and DAK

you would think I would post more WDW stuff but I love DL way to much to not post about it:ROFLOL:

sponono88 said:
That's a great list, very organized. Thanks for putting it together regarding the rumors about the snow effect for Main Street buildings - I really hope that comes true.

can't wait for the holiday season to start!

Thanks!

I dont remember where this came from or if its concept art or not or a mix, but looking at it the castle looks the same way it did when the concept art came out for it back in 2007, Main Street matches with a set of snow too. Even if its just the garlands on the building I'd be happy. But if they could pull off all the roof tops getting the snow like the castle that would be amazing too!

I do wish Fantasyland would get more decorations, theres so much they can do with it. At least Storybook gets the really cool little ones.

juan said:
Just great - my trip will put me in between everything Nov 6-8:fork:

Maybe I can be in the parade taping:drevil:

:brick: the parade taping is always good too:sohappy:, and you get HMH, and the Jubilee.

nemofinder22 · Oct 28, 2009

Can't forget the press release,

http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/holidays/disneyland+resort+holidays+snow.htm

The Holiday Season Makes Spirits Brighter for Celebrations with Family and Friends at Disneyland Resort

New Entertainment, Cherished Favorites Bring Holidays to Life

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2009) – When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays with friends and loved ones, there’s no place like the Disneyland Resort where, from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, 2010, the holidays will shine more brightly than ever.

Guests will enjoy the return of the Disneyland Resort’s most popular offerings, including special holiday versions of “it’s a small world” and Haunted Mansion, along with colorful holiday décor and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.

Other holiday highlights at Disneyland will include the traditional snowdrifts and icicles adorning Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle. After dark a sensational holiday lighting and special effects show will carry the magic of the holidays from the castle all the way to the Christmas tree in Town Square. The Disneyland Christmas tree is specially designed to present a nightly holiday light show like no other with more than 62,000 energy-efficient LED lights.

The Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle presentation unfolds throughout the evening in three acts, each of them featuring a touch of winter snow on Main Street, U.S.A. The finale of the show includes the legendary “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks show, which takes guests on a journey of sights and sounds of the season and ends with a touching rendition of “White Christmas” along with a climactic snowfall swirling down on Main Street, U.S.A., “it’s a small world” Mall and New Orleans Square.

Themed entertainment, sparkling decorations and tasty treats add festive warmth to holiday fun at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. Guests will also be able to book guided holiday tours that provide entry into the “it’s a small world” holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday, reserved seating for the Disneyland “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, a keepsake remembrance, and entertaining information about the history behind Disneyland holiday traditions. For information and reservations guests can visit Disneyland City Hall or call 714/781-4400.

Other returning holiday favorites at Disneyland park include:

* “it’s a small world” holiday transforms “it’s a small world” into a worldwide celebration of the season, boasting more than 300,000 glittering lights on its facade.
* Haunted Mansion Holiday presents a madcap celebration as the traditions of Halloween and Christmas collide. The ghoulish but well-meaning Jack Skellington from the film “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” has come to the Haunted Mansion to transform it with his skewed vision of the holidays.
* “A Christmas Fantasy” parade will be presented daily, Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, on Main Street, U.S.A. This ever-popular procession depicts an enchanting collection of holiday scenes, music and a cast of Disney characters and performers in yuletide vignettes.
* Santa Claus and his reindeer will return to greet Disneyland guests in Frontierland at Big Thunder Ranch. Kids and their families will chat with St. Nick and see real reindeer grazing in a corral.

Disney’s California Adventure celebrates the season with fanciful park-wide decorations and lively entertainment.

* Guests approaching the park will immediately get in the holiday mood as they encounter the iconic “CALIFORNIA” letters transformed to appear as swirling red and white peppermint sticks.
* “a bug’s land” transforms as Flik and his bug buddies spread giant Christmas lights and oversized ornaments throughout their realm.
* The holiday scene along the Paradise Bay boardwalk includes a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and lampposts decorated with seasonal wreaths.
* The ever-popular “Disney’s Electrical Parade” will be presented nightly at the height of the holiday season, Dec. 18 through Jan. 3, 2010.

Additional new and continuing shows and attractions at Disneyland Resort:

* “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee!,” which begins daily performances Nov. 6 in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, will be a rousing, colorful show with a jazz-filled holiday celebration vibe. It will begin as guests are invited to join a Mardi Gras-style cavalcade in New Orleans Square. The cavalcade will lead guests to the waterfront where Princess Tiana and other “Princess and the Frog” characters will board the Mark Twain Riverboat. The boat will then take to the river where Tiana and company will entertain guests on shore with a musical show including songs from the motion picture.
* In Disney’s California Adventure, the “Pixar Play Parade” is complemented by performances of the energetic, traveling rock and dance concert show, “High School Musical 3: Senior
Year-Right Here! Right Now!”
* In Blue Sky Cellar at Golden Vine Winery, the Imagineers’ workshop offers guests a preview of new attractions coming to Disney’s California Adventure over the next few years.
* Guests along Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure will also enjoy such new and refreshed attractions as Toy Story Mania!, Mickey’s Fun Wheel and the Games of the Boardwalk.
* At Disneyland in December, guests will explore the newly relocated Disney Gallery on Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. Next door, The Disneyland Story featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is scheduled to reopen in late December with new technology and an enhanced presentation.

The Downtown Disney district and the Disneyland Resort hotels will join in the merriment with twinkling lights and ornaments, special entertainment and holiday dining. Expanded hours at both Disneyland Resort theme parks will extend the holiday fun. For more information about holidays at the Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com/holidays.

Disneyland Resort features two fantastic theme parks – Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure park – plus the Downtown Disney District comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The resort’s three guest-welcoming hotels are the luxurious 945-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the magical 988-room Disneyland Hotel and the “day-at-the-beach” fun of the 489-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. For information on new attractions, “What Will You Celebrate?” and vacations at Disneyland Resort visit www.disneyland.com, call 866/60-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

* The holiday scene along the Paradise Bay boardwalk includes a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and lampposts decorated with seasonal wreaths.

I wonder where the tree will be this year as the place its been the past few years is still under construction. Im thinking maybe where this photo op is for the Halloween Party.
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-P...2309/10068007_Fy5Ka/10/690812655_rqetb/Medium

Sleeping Beauty's Wintertime Castle Enchantment
More snow and the ice spires are on the castle-
http://twitpic.com/nb9k4

Flicks Fun Fair
reports are saying its already decorated.

EpcotServo · Oct 29, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
Actually no but former WDW cast member, OKW, SSR and DAK you would think I would post more WDW stuff but I love DL way to much to not post about it:ROFLOL:

Ah, my bad. I must be thinking of another forum, all I remember is "Take note: Guy that works there's username startswith Nemo."
:hammer: :lol:

And keep it up, I wish more people would post in the Disneyland section.
:sohappy:

sponono88 · Oct 29, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
Can't forget the press release,

http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/holidays/disneyland+resort+holidays+snow.htm

I wonder where the tree will be this year as the place its been the past few years is still under construction. Im thinking maybe where this photo op is for the Halloween Party.
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-P...2309/10068007_Fy5Ka/10/690812655_rqetb/Medium

Sleeping Beauty's Wintertime Castle Enchantment
More snow and the ice spires are on the castle-
http://twitpic.com/nb9k4

Flicks Fun Fair
reports are saying its already decorated.

Having the christmas tree in PP will certainly be interesting. They should go for a beachy theme with the decorations. This will have to do until Buena Vista Street is ready

and I think the decorations in Flick's Fun Faire are really cute. I know most people don't like the land because of the kiddie rides, but it's so heavily themed it's actually quite beautiful. I love the detail that went into it. Plus, Heimlich's Chew Chew Train is really fun

nemofinder22 · Oct 29, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
December 18
Disney's Electrical Parade returns for a holiday season run.

DEP has a return date for the holiday season.

EpcotServo said:
Ah, my bad. I must be thinking of another forum, all I remember is "Take note: Guy that works there's username startswith Nemo."
:hammer: :lol:

And keep it up, I wish more people would post in the Disneyland section.
:sohappy:

:ROFLOL: and yes I wish more people would post here too, I love WDWMagic I get my WDW and DLR fix without hearing a bunch of useless postings about a certain green beam or how some bring Epcot being added to every topic concerning DCA on DLR based boards.:lol:

sponono88 said:
Having the christmas tree in PP will certainly be interesting. They should go for a beachy theme with the decorations. This will have to do until Buena Vista Street is ready

and I think the decorations in Flick's Fun Faire are really cute. I know most people don't like the land because of the kiddie rides, but it's so heavily themed it's actually quite beautiful. I love the detail that went into it. Plus, Heimlich's Chew Chew Train is really fun

I like the chew chew but Flick's Fliers is my favorite.

Flicks Fun Fair, I wish they would do away with Bug's Land and just make it all Fun Fair, but thats for a different topic

http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696727913_FS2vZ-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696728248_m5hx9-X3.jpg

Hollywood Pictures Backlot is starting
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696712823_qfLVb-X3.jpg

Sleeping Beauty's Wintertime Castle Enchantment
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696729732_QGTKW-X3.jpg

New Orleans Square is starting
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696732791_Coih9-X3.jpg
http://mintcrocodile.smugmug.com/photos/696733317_xjbvZ-X3.jpg

NemoRocks78 · Oct 29, 2009

Will be there 12/2-6! Can't wait! :sohappy:

nemofinder22 · Nov 2, 2009

DCA's Christmas tree is up not decorated yet but its in the spot I thought it would be!

http://twitpic.com/o1b6j

http://d23.disney.go.com/newsfeatures.html

10.30.09 — It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...
Beginning November 1, holiday décor will start being installed at several locations across Disneyland, including A Bug's Land at Disney's California Adventure and New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Keep your eyes peeled for more holiday accents as we move closer to the holidays!

sponono88 · Nov 2, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
DCA's Christmas tree is up not decorated yet but its in the spot I thought it would be!
http://twitpic.com/o1b6j

http://d23.disney.go.com/newsfeatures.html

Interesting! is that a seashell tree-topper I see?

can't wait to see the finished product once the tree has been fully decorated.

nemofinder22 · Nov 2, 2009

sponono88 said:
Interesting! is that a seashell tree-topper I see? can't wait to see the finished product once the tree has been fully decorated.

It looks like it matches the Ariels Grotto building, I think I might like this location for the tree, Paradise Pier is always so plain during Christmas, they could really decorate TSSM! and the games in some nice decorations this year. Then will just need a TSMM!/WOC holiday layovers. But Im excited what they can pull for BVS once its up.

sponono88 · Nov 2, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
It looks like it matches the Ariels Grotto building, I think I might like this location for the tree, Paradise Pier is always so plain during Christmas, they could really decorate TSSM! and the games in some nice decorations this year. Then will just need a TSMM!/WOC holiday layovers. But Im excited what they can pull for BVS once its up.

yeah, it's fun to see these little changes pop up with the ongoing expansion. I doubt we'll ever see the Christmas tree in PP again, but it's a nice change.

I wonder if we'll see the WoC Holiday show in Christmas 2010, or if they'll wait until the next year in 2011. Who knows - they will probably want to only run the original show during its first year. :shrug:

nemofinder22 · Nov 3, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
December 5 and 6
Candlelight Processional in Town Square at the train station

D23 is offering members an event,
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_DLRCandlelight.html

Mouseplanet is reporting there are no other dinning packages this year

A little update on Candlelight

http://twitter.com/MousePlanet/status/5404068383

I'm probably late to this party, but it looks like the DLR Candlelight narrator will be Jon Voight. [AVP]

sponono88 said:
yeah, it's fun to see these little changes pop up with the ongoing expansion. I doubt we'll ever see the Christmas tree in PP again, but it's a nice change.

I wonder if we'll see the WoC Holiday show in Christmas 2010, or if they'll wait until the next year in 2011. Who knows - they will probably want to only run the original show during its first year. :shrug:

Yea it will probably be the normal WOC but a holiday version would help get DCA some more holiday offerings. But the normal show will probably pack them in anyways.

nemofinder22 · Nov 4, 2009

The website for Holidays at Disneyland Resort is now up, be sure to check out yet another great commercial for DL featuring it's a small world. I like the Halloween Time one a little better but this one fits the holidays very well.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/special/holidays/detail?name=HolidaysMiniSite

Also another offering at DCA this year.

Santa’s Seaside Pavilion: Beneath a quaint gazebo, on a golden garden bench, sits Santa, dressed in his very best, ready to listen while little ones deliver their holiday wishes by his side. Make sure to stop by this picture-perfect setting, located in Paradise Pier, next to the holiday tree.

nemofinder22 · Nov 7, 2009

Looks like Selena Gomez will be part of the Disneyland segments.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-tapes-the-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/

While the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort doesn’t officially start until November 13, Selena Gomez spread some holiday cheer at Disneyland park today.

Selena will appear in the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on ABC later this year and was seen taping a segment and playing with Stitch in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

Check back on the Disney Parks Blog for more updates on this year’s exciting show, which airs Christmas Day on ABC.

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade? have they quitely changed the name? from the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.

sponono88 · Nov 7, 2009

nemofinder22 said:
Looks like Selena Gomez will be part of the Disneyland segments.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-tapes-the-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade? have they quitely changed the name? from the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.

Interesting... I have to say, as much as I hate the Disney Parks branding, it kinda makes sense here. The Walt Disney World Christmas parade always featured WDW's parade as well as Disneyland's. It'd be kinda fun to have a Disney parks around-the-world holiday celebration :shrug:

sponono88 · Nov 10, 2009

A few pictures of the holiday decorations around the parks, thanks to Dateline Disneyland.

Toontown decorations and Christmas tree:

Small World getting ready for its annual holiday overlay:

DCA Candy Cane Letters:

Haunted Mansion Holiday:

From MintCrocodile:

DL Turnstyles

New Orleans Square:

nemofinder22 · Nov 10, 2009

Now that the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade taping is done the Christmas tree is now up, I believe it stands 60 feet tall and is covered with 60,000 lights!

http://twitpic.com/p0ucf

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