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

[rentayenta]

Any Festival of Holidays info out yet?

We are having a girls' trip Dec 12-14. @jedijill @franandaj

 

[PippensMcGee]

So I just got a call from Disney (they left a voicemail) saying that they are filming the Christmas special on Wednesday, November 13 and will need to cancel our Plaza Inn parade viewing package, which is fine because I think we were gonna cancel that anyway and see the parade on Tuesday, the 12.

My question is this: we are already planning to go on Tuesday, Nov 12, and were debating on whether we'd go on Wednesday or Thursday for our second day (we are staying with family in the area). Now that I know that the Christmas special is being filmed on Wednesday, should we stay away and go Thursday? Or is it neat to be able to see all the filming? From what I remember reading here, it sounds like a huge pain with crowds and things being blocked off, but I wanted to check.

 

[Aurora0427]

So I called Disney about Storytellers on Christmas Day. They are offering character dining all day on Christmas Day. It’s a special Christmas brunch until 1:30, and then from 2-10pm, it’s a special Christmas dinner. They’ll have special Christmas items and Mickey and friends. We are so excited. It’s our first Christmas away from family and getting to spend Christmas Day with Mickey will make it so much easier! Just wanted to share what Storytellers is offering!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

FYI -- parade performance times are up for Sat Dec 6th (CP night) and viewing times have been adjusted from the 3:30pm and 6pm viewing!

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Dec. 6th is a Friday (no CP). CP weekend is Dec. 7th and 8th. Is this the parade schedule for Saturday, Dec. 7th?

 

[dec2009mama]

Dec. 6th is a Friday (no CP). CP weekend is Dec. 7th and 8th. Is this the parade schedule for Saturday, Dec. 7th?

yes, sat dec 7th the parade times have been adjusted for CP
times for sun dec 8th are not posted yet

 

[DnA2010]

Run down on CP- I've googled it, but would love the low down from DISers- try to check it out, avoid it ? Best viewing areas? Can someone give me the Cole's notes?

 

[crystal1313]

Run down on CP- I've googled it, but would love the low down from DISers- try to check it out, avoid it ? Best viewing areas? Can someone give me the Cole's notes?

We lucked out and got seats on a whim one trip. We were standing, but the seats were empty and the cast members let us fill in the seats right before the show. I am not a very religious person and I found the entire CP to be incredibly moving. I really loved it. One of my most favorite memories at the parks!

 

[bandaidqueen]

So dining opened up on Christmas Day. I booked a 2:05 time at Storytellers... usually brunch ends at 2. Do you think they’ve extended it for Christmas? We only want to go if the characters will be there. Any thoughts???? Should I just call and ask???? I also booked a dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen just to be sure until I figure this out!

On the website, it shows Christmas day brunch from 7-1:30 and dinner from 2-10.

 

[Aurora0427]

On the website, it shows Christmas day brunch from 7-1:30 and dinner from 2-10.

Yes! I posted further down the thread with an update! Characters for brunch and dinner!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Run down on CP- I've googled it, but would love the low down from DISers- try to check it out, avoid it ? Best viewing areas? Can someone give me the Cole's notes?

See the quote below (#85 from this superthread). Click on the link for a great trip report on last year's CP. Don't forget to cruise through this superthread for information -- that's why it's here: so that you can find what you need in one place!

This report about last year's CP give lots of information: Candlelight Processional with Chris Pratt - photos and audio Saturday 5:30 showing.
The general crowds are not allowed any further back than just in front of the Emporium and Disney Showcase. Even being back at Carnation Cafe would be too far back on Main Street.

FYI: For those interested in seeing CP, some instagrammers are saying that the choirs start at IASW. This hasn't happened in several years, at least. They now start on Main Street, by the Hub, by the camera shop. If you camp out by IASW waiting to see the choirs, you'll miss them. I'll double check with my choir friends to see where they'll be starting from this year.

 

[DisneyAndreaM]

Trying to decide on our off day, and see the parade is scheduled for Wednesday the 13th. This was originally going to be a day in the parks, but now I’m wondering if we should make it our off day. Is the park more crowded on filming day? Are any attractions or experiences closed down? Would love insight, especially if you’ve been during parade filming. Thanks so much!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

... Now that I know that the Christmas special is being filmed on Wednesday, should we stay away and go Thursday? Or is it neat to be able to see all the filming? From what I remember reading here, it sounds like a huge pain with crowds and things being blocked off, but I wanted to check.

Trying to decide on our off day, and see the parade is scheduled for Wednesday the 13th. This was originally going to be a day in the parks, but now I’m wondering if we should make it our off day. Is the park more crowded on filming day? Are any attractions or experiences closed down? Would love insight, especially if you’ve been during parade filming. Thanks so much!

This year, the filming permits have been filed for the areas around IASW and SWGE -- so those areas might be closed off for a while on the 13th or at least will be more congested with filming equipment being set up. Usually Town Square and the area around SBC are set up for filming, too. I don't know of any rides that are traditionally shut down for the parade filming, but if something is planned, it should be announced or there will be signs in the parks. Some people don't like the hassle and stay away on filming days. Others like to see the celebrities and the performances. See this thread for an example: Christmas Day Parade - We Made It On!.

 

[paradesintherain]

Some people don't like the hassle and stay away on filming days. Others like to see the celebrities and the performances. See this thread for an example: Christmas Day Parade - We Made It On!.

This Christmas Day parade thread just made me tear up! What an awesome memory for them!

Also, last year the foodie guide for the holidays was posted on November 2, so maybe just a couple more days!

 

[MitchellDisney]

Very excited for all of this!

 

[Sjwillia]

This year, the filming permits have been filed for the areas around IASW and SWGE -- so those areas might be closed off for a while on the 13th or at least will be more congested with filming equipment being set up. Usually Town Square and the area around SBC are set up for filming, too. I don't know of any rides that are traditionally shut down for the parade filming, but if something is planned, it should be announced or there will be signs in the parks. Some people don't like the hassle and stay away on filming days. Others like to see the celebrities and the performances.

Thank you for this information. Love the video. I am a little confused about how the holiday filming works. Obviously they film the parade and it is reported that filming will be on the 13th. However the parade is not listed on either the 13th or 14th of November. Will they put the parade back on the schedule those days but perhaps at a different time? I am trying to decide how to get parade viewing into my trip.

 

[Newbie500]

Hi All,
My first born son will be 18 on December 31!
We plan on being in the park all day. What would be your top 3 recommendations for a sit down dinner?
My 60 day window to book a reservation opens tomorrow at 6am.

 

[bandaidqueen]

Yes! I posted further down the thread with an update! Characters for brunch and dinner!

We are doing brunch at 10:40.

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

A lot of people will recommend Blue Bayou for the ambiance and for the experience of being inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride while having your meal. If this sounds like something he and the rest of your family would enjoy, I say go for it. It has never been an experience my family has been big on, but many people really enjoy it. If you decide to do it though since it's a birthday and New Year's Eve, go big and make it extra special by opting for the Fantasmic option which will give you admission to the ground seating area front and center for the show later in the evening.

If you aren't looking for a special experience but just some tasty food and a sit-down option, then choose Carnation Cafe. In my opinion, it's the only place to get a decent hamburger inside Disneyland. My younger son picked Carnation Cafe for his 18th birthday because he loves the patty melts and malts.

 

[Malcon10t]

In Disneyland there are only 3 sit downs... Carnation, Cafe Orleans, and Blue Bayou. That is probably the order for me.

 

[ParkHopper1]

Carnation Cafe is also my favorite but I agree, if you could couple diner with a F! package on NYE that would be the way to go.