Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 They said it would last 18 months- which would put in to the first week of Nov. Now, they are saying first part of Oct. I'm guessing in Oct we'll here how do to popular demand they are extending it- another month. They are going to get as much out of it as they can.
Originally Posted By tooele13 The Disney Vias promotions (ie free stroller rentals and character meet and greets) all expire September 30, 2006.
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 Per an email I received today- this is what they are saying . "Thank You for your email. The 50th Celebration is to go to the end of 2006. We here at the resort are celebrating every day right up to the end of December 2006. We hope to see you before all the fun ends."
Originally Posted By BoyStory Well Dang-it! We're planning to go the week after Thanksgiving this year as well- just as we did last year. The 50th celebration was really GREAT and not to be missed, but I was hoping for even less crowds and less "hype" this Nov.
Originally Posted By wolfchild Well, as long as it goes away eventually I'll be happy. I'm getting to see the park in stages really. Saw it as a ten year old during the holidays. Then as an 18 year during Grad Night. And then in 2002-2004 during the holidays. In 2005 for the 50th during the holidays. Just saw it last week as the 50th and then will see it that way again in April. One final holiday (and apparently 50th) this December. And then the big one, next January when we go back for our anniversary/renew our AP's and see it for the very first time as just Disneyland
Originally Posted By tinkerbell77 Is that really true? Will it last until the end of 2006. That would be a blessing to my family. My kids just loved the 50th. And this year we are going for the holidays ( hopefully). What a great combo!! Thanks for the good news.
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 I just received an e-mail from DL today in response to my asking them when the 50th will end. Here is their response: "The 50th anniversary celebration will conclude in late September. At that time, the golden anniversary themed decorations will be removed to make way for our resort-wide annual celebration of our halloween and holiday season. The classic parades and fireworks added for the Happiest Homecoming on Earth celebration will remain for a limited time following the end of the celebration." So, these dates are different than the e-mail hlbtimes2 received a few weeks ago. I also saw on another post where someone called guest relations and was told the 50th would go to the end of October. When I called about a month and a half ago, I was told by a CM that they thought it might be extended, but they were being told at the present time to tell people that it would end at the end of September. I am frustrated that different people are being told different things. It would be nice if DL would announce definite dates, but then I guess that is not going to happen, so they have the opportunity to extend it, etc. later on. I am pretty frustrated. We live over 1,000 miles away and can only afford one trip. My DS really wants to go when everything for the 50th is up, SO.....I guess we need to reschedule our early Oct. trip for September.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 >>I am frustrated that different people are being told different things. << Unfortunately, that's the rule rather than the exception. With ressies, you can talk to one CM and be told there are no AP rates, call back and talk to another and be told there are and they're X dollars a night, and the next CM will tell you a different rate. It's been one of my only consistent criticisms. And I'm afraid you're stuck between a rock and a hardplace. Seems to me DL would be foolish NOT to continue it through the holidays. But if they don't end up extending, you lose out. Wish I had a magic answer...
Originally Posted By Kala I hope it goes to the end of 2006, I won't be able to get there until Dec. of this year. I'm crossing my fingers.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I hope it continues until the end of the year too - I'm unlikely to get there at all, but it would be nice to go through the holidays so people who haven't had the experience yet (like Kala) don't miss out. >>The 50th celebration was really GREAT and not to be missed, but I was hoping for even less crowds and less "hype" this Nov<< I would imagine that even if the celebration continues until the end of 2006, the crowds will be less than they were at the same time last year because a lot of people will have already seen it and might choose to avoid going until after the celebration finishes.
