Originally Posted By Pixiedustjunky When do they usually start with the christmas decorations at Disneyland?
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend Last year, as minniefan said the Halloween decorations were removed starting November 1st. The Christmas decorations were all up by November 11th, except for the decorations over Main Street because of the taping of the Christmas TV Special.
Originally Posted By ABBY I'm not exactly sure but I think I remember reading that the christmas decorations are usually complete by Thanksgiving (??) We went to DL the first week of December in 2003. It was wonderful-it was the first time we had gone in December. Something that every DL fan should do at least once : )
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The holiday overlay on HM goes up in September in time for Halloween. They start other Christmas decorations Nov 1 which are complete (or should be) by Thanksgiving. They stay up IIRC through the first week of January.
Originally Posted By Chedstro Christmas at Disneyland is magical - just plain magical. Don't miss the snow after fireworks at various places in the park. Definitely a Kleenex moment for me every time! Cindy
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 We always go the Friday before the Candlelight Ceremony. Not too crowded and it's a nice way to ease into the season.
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 We used to go to Disneyland right before Christmas every year when I was a kid. I loved it! Mostly because Christmas and Disneyland are my two favorite things!!! And it was so empty! I hope to get back there around Christmas time again soon!
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan I love Christmas at Disneyland. To me Disneyland brings the magic of Christmas back or does Christmas bring the magic out of Disneyland. I think it's both. I love it. The sights, the smells, the decorations, and all the festivities.
Originally Posted By Disneydanny While Christmastime at Disneyland is always great ever since thhe 2000 holiday season (the last year the Bears performed the Christmas Special at Disneyland) somethiing hasn't felt quite right. I guess it's just hard for a bear fan to let go.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I don't remember exactly when they start going up, but I know they usually start in NOS first, or at least that's where I always notice them first. This is probably because the Mansion has been in Christmas mode, so to speak, since late September. If I recall correctly Main Street is usually last, I could be wrong. Check for when Small World comes off of refurb in late Nov, early Dec. When small world is decked out for Christmas it's really Christmas at Disneyland.
Originally Posted By BoyStory Our last day at DL a few years ago was Halloween Day. You could see "hints" of their beautiful Christmas decor going up all around the Park- esp around NOS. You got this feeling something wonderful was going to take place as Disneyland- and we were going to miss it! We had to leave later that day to head back home and I remember thinking it was torture b/c it made me want to see the Chistmas decor in "full bloom". After that we decided to make our family vacation each year only at Christmas time- with ALL the decorations up. It truely is "magical"! Can't wait for our Christmas trip this year!
Originally Posted By dzy76 Were looking at going the first weekend in Dec (candlelight processional). I can't wait to see the parks all decorated for the holidays. How late is the park open Thurs-Mon that time of year?
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains My mom and I are doing the candlelight processional also (already got our seats woohoo)- We are taking my kids and my cousin with us on 11/28 and then my anti-disney hubby is flying down and driving the kids home so my mom and I can enjoy the processional. Checking with my uncle last year the park was open until midnight friday/saturday 11 on sunday and 6 or 8 on monday (cast members parties). Don't know if it will be the same this year. 15 days for next trip
Originally Posted By dzy76 Not to be dumb, but never been at that time of year, do you buy seats to the processional? I guess I thought you just staked out a spot along main street? How does it work?
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan I don't think you need to buy seats. I think you line up along Main Street, just like for the parades.
Originally Posted By CoolHand I have to agree that DL at Christmas is the best. We went the week after Thanksgiving last year and it was great. Light crowds, Candelight Processional, great weather. If you can go between Thanksgiving and Christmas I would go.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I don't know how we got seats already, all I know is my mom said my uncle (sortof CM) had taken care of our seating...
