Originally Posted By miss_megpie Hello All! I am brand new to the forum. I am going to Disneyland on November 3, 4 and 5th. How will the crowds be? Will "It's a Small World" be open? Any tips/advice to ensure a great time. I am going with my husband and my best friend. We are not bringing any children. Any help you could provide would be much appreciated! Thanks so much!
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Welcome to Laughing Place nice to meet you. Sorry I can't answer your questions.
Originally Posted By GMLSKIS Being middle of the week on top of the first week of November I don't think it is expected to be too crowded. It's a small world should be open. Enjoy the parks (don't forget California Adventure) and have a great. If you have any other specific questions don't be afraid to ask. The people here will help you especially one called Darkbeer who knows about everything.
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan Considering the holiday season starts on 11/13 I wouldn't count on IASW to be open. There is a good chance it will be closed for the holiday overlay. I got the holiday season open date from Costco Travel when I booked my trip.
Originally Posted By Jenasweetemotion Just wanted to clarify that the Holiday Season starts November 20, 2009 to January 3, 2010 not Nov 13
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan According to Costco Travel and the packages they are selling it is Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort begins 11/13/09 through 1/3/10. Celebrate with family and friends as holiday magic unfolds all around you with seasonal excitement, like Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, "Believe ... in Holiday Magic" Fireworks Spectacular, "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade and Santa's Reindeer Round-Up.
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan No offense Jena, but I hope Costco Travel is right. Even though I am planning on the "big meet" my mom and sister have booked for their holiday trip through costco travel based on this information.
Originally Posted By Jenasweetemotion miss_megpie- Welcome, I don't think the crowds should be that bad. That weekend will be busy Sat Nov 7th is the Holiday Parade Filming to air on Christmas Day on ABC. To insure a great trip I would make Priority Seating arrangements 60 days prior which is when you can make them. Also a month before I would check the Disneyland Calender to see the hours and entertainment schedule that way you can have a plan of attack. Also look at the refurbishment schedule about a month prior as well but check often up until you go. I can't tell you how many times we made plans to ride something that will be closed after our first day there. Then the next day people walk by and say I didn't know that was going to be closed. Just some things I've done. Mouseplanet.com also has DLR Park Update if you go there the do Monday updates and in those it lists events and refurbishment I use that site as a resource as well as this one and Disneyland.com Sorry so much info. Hope it helps!
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan 8 should have quote around +++Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort begins 11/13/09 through 1/3/10. Celebrate with family and friends as holiday magic unfolds all around you with seasonal excitement, like Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, "Believe ... in Holiday Magic" Fireworks Spectacular, "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade and Santa's Reindeer Round-Up+++ It was pulled from the costco travel web site.
Originally Posted By Jenasweetemotion Mickeysbestfan- I do hope you are right when I emailed Disney Guest Service about this a week ago they said that decorations will be going up around Nov 7th- Nov 20th and by Nov 20th all decorations should be up as well as the Holiday Fireworks and Parade. She also said that it would be 60 days prior to the start for the date. Also last year I believe it start Nov 21 for the Fireworks and Parade. If I am wrong I apologize.
