2019 Holiday Time at DLR Superthread: 11/08/19 - 1/06/20!

[Skyegirl1999]

I think it's up before the taping. I was hoping it would be up for tomorrow since I'm going for dapper day. It should be up next weekend since that's when everything begins.

The tree is up before the taping. It’s the garlands that usually don’t go up until afterward.

 

[Aurora0427]

We’ve bumped our Christmas trip from November to December 13-15. I’m worried the crowds will be worse in December but that weekend just works better for us. Crowds can’t be as bad as Columbus Day and we survived that so we’ll have a great time. Now I need to read through this entire thread so I’m prepared!!!!!

Seriously can’t wakt for the holiday food guide to be released!!!!

 

[Julia M]

Excited that dh and I will be at DL in just two weeks. I'm trying to decide what purse/tote/bag to bring. I like to travel light, but may bring a small backpack, to carry a sweater and/or windbreaker and a water bottle.
What do you carry?

 

[CO2CA]

Excited that dh and I will be at DL in just two weeks. I'm trying to decide what purse/tote/bag to bring. I like to travel light, but may bring a small backpack, to carry a sweater and/or windbreaker and a water bottle.
What do you carry?

I used to carry a purse, but hate going through bag check and the holdup that is. I bought a Scott E. Vest a while back and it's been amazing. I can carry everything I need in it.

 

[Sjwillia]

Just checking again to see if anyone can clarify how they film the Christmas parade when there is no parade on the schedule for the filming day(s).

 

[Congo Queen]

Hey Disboarders, I did a search but couldn't find a previous thread or review of the Napa Rose NYE Gala. I have reservations this year but have never been before. It's pricey ($300/pp) but hoping it is worth it. The website says the 8:15pm seating includes multi-course dinner plus band/DJ for dancing and of course midnight celebration. Has anyone done this?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We've looked into this in years past, but have heard from friends who do this regularly that the quality is going down, while the price goes up. They said that it is still a very nice event, but not as nice as it used to be. So we decided to pass and use the money to do something else.

 

[midnight star]

Went to the parks today. Saw little glimpses of holiday decorations. Also, some of the booths for Festival of Holidays are up.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Went to the parks today. Saw little glimpses of holiday decorations. Also, some of the booths for Festival of Holidays are up.

We saw the booths last night -- exciting! Also, Phat Cat Swinger will be playing at DCA for the Festival of Holidays like they did last year -- fun!

 

[midnight star]

We saw the booths last night -- exciting! Also, Phat Cat Swinger will be playing at DCA for the Festival of Holidays like they did last year -- fun!

Is that what the stage on the wharf was for? I noticed that while we were eating lunch

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Is that what the stage on the wharf was for? I noticed that while we were eating lunch

It must be for the bands -- last year they had a number of bands playing for the Festival.

 

[hyperminimalism]

It must be for the bands -- last year they had a number of bands playing for the Festival.

It was really neat, too. I sat on a bench near the stage. Really fun to just sit and listen, to watch the other park goers dance and have fun.

 

[remlap]

It looks fun but never have done it.. It is a set menu, personally would go to Napa Rose n another day so you can order what you'd like or better yet, experience the chef's counter. For $300, you can buy a one day ticket to Disneyland for the fireworks on NYE and come back for dinner the next night and have two amazing times. It would come down to how much you like to dance.

 

[Congo Queen]

Good to know - thanks much for the responses.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY20Q1wo1031190028A
* I thought there was no Viva Navidad, but it’s Elena’s Royal Welcome that’s gone, so that’s ok.

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/viva-navidad/
Btw, just followed your link and read the article myself. Right near the end of the article you linked: "Disney Festival of Holidays includes all that, plus the antics of the Holiday Toy Drummers, the incredibly fun Disney ¡Viva Navidad! with The Three Caballeros and Santa’s Holiday Visit at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail."

 

[Skyegirl1999]

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disney-california-adventure/viva-navidad/
Btw, just followed your link and read the article myself. Right near the end of the article you linked: "Disney Festival of Holidays includes all that, plus the antics of the Holiday Toy Drummers, the incredibly fun Disney ¡Viva Navidad! with The Three Caballeros and Santa’s Holiday Visit at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail."

Ha, thank you - I edited. That’s what I get for reading links before I had my coffee. A CM friend sent me the link and said they “cut the show by Boardwalk Pizza,” but it turns out she meant Elena’s Royal Welcome. So all is well.

 

[Aurora0427]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...adventure-park/?CMP=SOC-DPFY20Q1wo1031190028A
* I thought there was no Viva Navidad, but it’s Elena’s Royal Welcome that’s gone, so that’s ok.

So is Santa there everyday????? This looks so awesome!!!! Our first holiday season at Disneyland!

 

[Astylla]

Did anyone else get into the Disney Parks Blog event on November 12th?? I lucked out and must have gotten some of the last spots because my friends checked immediately after and registration was closed. I'm so excited!

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

We will be at the VGC for Christmas this year (22-25th), and I'm wondering if anyone has done the DVC holiday party before? It sounds pretty pricey, and I couldn't tell whether it included drinks and/or whether any of the characters make appearances. It's a 40s theme this year with a band, which sounds fun. The menu was kind of meh to me, so I'm looking for some value in alcohol