Originally Posted By Kurtisaurus I realized today though I've been to Disneyland a number of times in December for the holiday makeover, I have never been at the park on Christmas day. Anybody who was there yesterday, is there anything especially noteworthy (other than the crowd size about Disneyland on Christmas?
Originally Posted By friendofdd I don't think they do anything differently than what is done all during the holiday season. The attendance is a significant issue, though. Heading into the parking structure at noon, we saw a sign that said all DL tickets were sold out and DCA was available. Getting to the parking entry gates from the street was a 20+ minute process. Many cars were heading for the exit and the CM asked if we both had premium passes as that would be the only way of getting into DL. It was very crowded and we didn't go past coke corner before leaving for the decorations LP meet at the Grand Californian. If you want to go on Christmas day, at least on a week-end, plan on getting there very early just to get entry tickets.
Originally Posted By xrayvision Or, you can visit the park on XMAS night and have a great time. I was at DL from 9pm-12am this XMAS Day and enjoyed the following: 1) Really good parking close to the escalators to the tram area. 2) 12 attractions without using Fastpass (mainly E ticket rides). 3) Believe fireworks with snow finale. 4) Delicious dessert. The only crowding situation encountered was in the Hub after the fireworks in NOS during Fantasmic. I had no problems with park entry nor with long lines and was unaware of the sellout of tickets earlier in the day.
Originally Posted By Kathi K I asked on Christmas Day when we went from DL to CA at about 2:45 p.m. if they had closed to new admissions and they told me they had not. We walked on rides in the early a.m. but by afternoon it was very crowded. I imagine many left after seeing the parade at 7 p.m. There were tons of people waiting for it when we left about that time.
Originally Posted By Kathi K Oh, and the prime rib at the Plaza Inn was for Christmas, right? I don't think they serve it there all the time.
Originally Posted By wendebird What I find really funny is I was chatting with a friend who went to DL for her first time just before Christmas. She said DL was packed on Christmas Eve, but Christmas Day it was great, low crowds & the longest line they saw all day was Indy w/35 minutes.
Originally Posted By debtee I agree Wendy...we were in DL on Christmas day and I think it was much more crowded the days following it, then it was on Christmas day. We got onto all the rides we wanted to and had a great view for the fireworks in front of the castle. It was a great day and had a special feeling! Now on the 28th THAT was another story busy wasn't the word for it! lol
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Apparently New Years Day is also completely empty. I guess it makes sense, given that most of the people in the area (the type who would go to the parks) were there late into the night the night before. I've never seen this first hand, but I have a friend whose parents were there a few years ago, and they said it was empty. I guess it makes even more sense when you start thinking about all the football games and stuff that would also be keeping people other places.
