December 2013 Check in Thread Post your travel dates and hotel here

[funatdisney]

Planning a DLR trip for December? Would like to know other DISers traveling to Disneyland in December? Post your travel dates and your lodgings here and I will keep a list of DISers' travel dates and where they are staying. Please do not copy and post to be sure that all posted dates and travelers remain accurate and easy to find. (I kindly thank you in advance.)



Some links that may help you with your travel plans.



Information about Christmas Time at the Disneyland Resort and anything else that you may need to plan for your December trip can be found here at the Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #3http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3035529
I highly recommend you take a look at this thread. The pictures alone are worth it, not to mention getting the latest DLR Holiday news and announcements.



For general weather information, use HydroGuy's Detailed Weather Data for DLR thread. HydroGuy's thread has year round weather statistics which include November and December information. I will post a daily weather link when it is closer to the Holidays.



The Dining & Restaurants page for Disneyland is here. This page lists the DLR restaurants that will take reservations. Remember, dining reservations can be made 60 days in advance and not sooner. I will post the Disney dining reservations phone number in October



December 2013 Disneyland Resort Travelers

11/28 to 12/3..............Disneytinkfan - HoJo
11/29 to 12/4..............JacksGirlz - Desert Inn and Suites
11/29 to 12/8..............JosieGirl71 - Ayres Inn Orange
11/29 to 12/9..............ksromack - HoJo & PPH 12/1-9
11/30 to 12/7..............czmom - VGC
11/30 to 12/7..............scottishduffy - GCH
12/1 to 12/3................VictoriaAndMatt - DLH
12/1 to 12/4................nerdboyrockstar - Hojo
12/1 to 12/5................Baxhappyplace - GCH
12/1 to 12/5................Wdwmoose & moosefam - Desert Palms
12/1 to 12/5................kaddie24 - Paradise Pier Hotel
12/1 to 12/5................DisneyFan0304 - GCH
12/1 to 12/6................CaliDisneyMama - Holiday Inn and Suites
12/1 to 12/6................Argento - VGC
12/1 to 12/6................alaskanmommy - DLH
12/1 to 12/7................lovedisneyland1 - Radisson in Buena Park
12/1 to 12/8................merrysmom - Best Western Park Place Inn
12/1 to 12/8................monkeyman200 - Hojo
12/1 to 12/8................the_princess - Ramada Maingate
12/2 to 12/3................Leofoenget - Anaheim Plaza
12/2 to 12/6................Lollipop's Mom - PPH
12/2 to 12/6................trishakay84 - Best Western Raffles
12/2 to 12/6................nwlovely - DLH
12/2 to 12/6................kgwoozle - DLH
12/2 to 12/6................wideawakeinaz - Sheraton Park
12/2 to 12/7................jemimabean -
12/2 to 12/7................Lyn-CA - DLH, GCH & Sheraton Park Hotel
12/2 to 12/10...............RuthieT - Knotts Berry Farm Hotel
12/3 to 12/5................MickeyGurl0808
12/3 to 12/7................woodynjessiesmomma - Desert Palms
12/3 to 12/8................AZdisneymom3 - DLH
12/3 to 12/10..............TinkLoverSam - Sheraton Park
12/3 to 12/10..............Disney_Alli - Anaheim Plaza; traveling with TinkLoverSam
12/3 to 12/10..............beckykarstetter - DLH
12/3 to 12/12..............HappieMommie - HoJos
12/4 to 12/7................lorieintucson - Park Vue
12/4 to 12/9................nordey - Convention Center Marriott
12/4 to 12/10..............seattlebusymom - DLH
12/4 to 12/11..............mom2rtk - PPH
12/4 to 12/12..............daisy1728 - Ramada Maingate
12/5 to 12/8................jessicaerv - Red Lion
12/5 to 12/8................QueenDoOver - Dolphin Cove
12/5 to 12/8................rowan1813 - Sheraton Park Hotel
12/5 to 12/9................mrs.ariel - Carousel Inn
12/5 to 12/10..............ToodlesRN - VGC
12/5 to 12/11..............KellaCat - Ramanda Maingate
12/5 to 12/11..............splashtastic! - Desert Inn
12/5 to 12/11..............melissajean2000 - Desert Inns and Suites
12/5 to 12/11..............jamesblonde001 - Desert Palms
12/5 to 12/15..............MamaChelle - Ramada Maingate & Desert Inn
12/6 to 12/8...............KelliLee702 - Holiday Inn Express
12/6 to 12/8...............letitsnow - Best Western Meridian
12/6 to 12/8...............pharmama - Hojo
12/6 to 12/9................taaren - VGC
12/6 to 12/11..............gigi78 - Stanford Inn & Suites
12/6 to 12/11..............tiffjoy
12/6 to 12/12..............amylew - PPH
12/7 to 12/10..............tlovesdis - Anaheim Plaza
12/7 to 12/10..............pixiepowers - DLH
12/7 to 12/11..............raincloud - Best Western Anaheim Inn
12/7 to 12/12..............Astylla - DHL
12/7 to 12/12..............ashnjam - DLH
12/7 to 12/11..............raincloud - TBD
12/7 to 12/14..............ddwlms - Dessert Inn and Suites
12/7 to 12/14..............kerickson - VGC
12/7 to 12/14..............Kittyskyfish - FFI
12/7 to 12/17..............mrya - Residence inn
12/8 to 12/12..............briggscreek - BWPPI
12/8 to 12/14..............julieheyer - Castle Inn and Suites
12/8 to 12/14..............TexasJule - GCH
12/8 to 12/14..............kylieh - private rental
12/8 to 12/14..............codycpreston - PPH
12/8 to 12/14..............Jenasweetemotion - PPH
12/8 to 12/15..............piratenightmares - World Mark & Clarion
12/10 to 12/15.............albertamom - GCH
12/10 to 12/27.............princessmiki - Howard Johnson
12/11 to 12/16.............MVC1225 - Dessert Inn and Suites
12/12 to 12/15.............DizMe - DLH
12/12 to 12/15.............crystal1313 - PPH
12/12 to 12/15.............AndyR - GCH
12/12 to 12/16.............3Minnies1Mickey - Portofino Inn
12/13 to 12/17.............dtnrhi - Peacock Suites
12/13 to 12/17.............Judy from Boise - Embassy Suites south
12/13 to 12/17.............thunderbird1 - 12/13 - 15 Candy Cane Inn 12/15-17 GCH
12/13 to 12/18.............jbeezy81 - Castle Inn
12/14 to 12/16.............funatdisney - VGC
12/14 to 12/17.............mrsw94 - Ramada Inn Maingate
12/14 to 12/19.............jaysonleah - VGC
12/14 to 12/19.............heronsnz - Desert Inn & PPH 12/16-19
12/15 to 12/18.............Schubfun - Ramada Maingate
12/15 to 12/18.............darph nader - DI&S
12/15 to 12/19.............Pesky - VGC
12/15 to 12/19.............cougarfan84 - Park Vue Inn
12/15 to 12/19.............Fragilistic - DLH
12/15 to 12/22.............tksbaskets - GCH
12/15 to 12/29.............dizneefan13 - BWPPI
12/16 to 12/19.............NewbieMouse - BWPPI
12/16 to 12/20.............love2go2disney2 - PPH
12/16 to 12/21.............Ahhhhshley - rental house
12/17 to 12/19.............melis79 - Residence Inn (Anaheim resort area)
12/17 to 12/22.............MouseFan Down Under - Fairfield Inn by Marriott
12/17 to 12/22.............wvgirl26 - Residence Inn Maingate
12/18 to 12/23.............lucysmom - GCH
12/19 to 12/21.............rentayenta - VGC & DLH
12/19 to 12/21.............dancemom1 - CCI
12/19 to 12/26.............tipovertiff - GCH
12/20 to 12/21.............tinkbyday - GCH
12/20 to 12/22.............nicolispicoli
12/20 to 12/26.............patron4806 - PPH
12/20 to 1/2................nickapoohiluvu
12/21 to 12/24.............twinky - GCH
12/21 to 12/26.............dreeger - GCH
12/21 to 12/27.............momtothreeinfinity - GCH
12/22 to 12/27.............NSmuppetmom - BWPPI
12/22 to 12/27.............larina - DLH
12/22 to 12/27.............Franrose - VGC
12/22 to 12/27.............CassieScraps - Radisson
12/22 to 12/28.............barngro - DLH
12/22 to 12/28.............blue888 - PPH
12/22 to 12/29.............Cheshirecatty - PPH
12/23 to 12/27.............junmatno - PPH
12/23 to 12/27.............vacamomma - BWPPI
12/23 to 12/27.............626Mom - PPH
12/23 to 12/29.............Camela - Staybridge Suites
12/24 to 12/26.............Queenk333 -
12/24 to 12/28.............phil1914 - GCH
12/24 to 1/5/2014........aidensmom31 - Best Western Plus Stovalls
12/25 to 1/4/2014........Kauinohea - PPH
12/25 to 12/28.............mommymonster - Best Western Stovall
12/26 to 12/29.............mvf-m11c - BWPPI
12/26 to 1/2................Cavners5 - BW Meridian
12/29 to 1/2................marcyinPA - Hilton Anaheim
12/29 to 1/2................2disneydads - Hyatt Regency Orange County & PPH


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[Sherry E]

When thinking about the list you are making of all of the December DLR visitors, for some reason I have the words from "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in my head:

"He's Makin' a list
Checkin' it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice..."

DISboarders are comin' to town!!!


Or... "...funatdisney's comin' to town!"


(Clearly, I have been spending too much time lurking on all of those Christmas-centric forums I found!)

 

[funatdisney]

Hello fellow December travelers!

I am planning a three day trip to DLR with the Hubby this December. I am looking forward to this short trip for two reasons.

1. I rarely take a Christmas time trip of this length to DLR. My DLR Christmas experiences are mostly 3 to 4 one day trips. Looking forward to settling in and enjoying the sights and sounds of a Disneyland Christmas.

2. We are not taking the kids (2 teenage daughters; one of which will be 18) What a treat that will be! I call that an early Christmas present to our marriage

Hubby and I will be staying in an one bedroom Grand Californian Villa from 12/14 to 12/16.

 

[funatdisney]

When thinking about the list you are making of all of the December DLR visitors, for some reason I have the words from "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in my head:

"He's Makin' a list
Checkin' it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice..."

DISboarders are comin' to town!!!


Or... "...funatdisney's comin' to town!"


(Clearly, I have been spending too much time lurking on all of those Christmas-centric forums I found!)

Hey it fits! Not going to mess with genius. Thanks for the chuckle!

 

[AZdisneymom3]

We are going on our very first trip to Disneyland. We are arriving on December 3rd, leaving December 8. Our parks days are the 4, 5, 6, 7.

We are staying at the DLH!

Carrie

 

[love2go2disney2]

We are going to Disneyland, on Dec 16 -20. We are celebrating our DD 10th birthday!! We are going to stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel!! Its a surprise:

 

[czmom]

We will be there Nov. 30 - December 7. Staying at VGC.

The past 2 Decembers we have visited WDW, and are super excited to check out DLR this year! It will be me, DH, DD7, and DS4. And my parents are coming along for the fun as well. Cannot wait!!!

 

[monkeyman200]

12/1-12/8 monkeyman200 - Hojo's! We will be a three generation group -everyone super excited already, except for the youngest generation who do not know when we are going yet! They are only excited! It will be their first visit, and we are looking forward to sharing Disneyland with them, seeing the priceless expressions as they make all these new discoveries. It will be a once in a lifetime trip, as the older generation are getting to the stage where travel will become difficult before another trip can take place. So whatever we can do and experience, we are going to!

 

[Kauinohea]

We are a family of 5 traveling from Hawaii. We will be staying at Paradise Pier this Christmas and New Year! We check into the Paradise Pier on 12/25 and check out on 1/4. yes, that is a LONG trip, but we want to take in all the sights, ride our favorites over and over again....and not rush one bit

So excited, we did the same trip for Christmas 2011, and it was by far our best family Christmas ever!

 

[larina]

Our group of 7 (my parents, my three children and my oldest daughter's boyfriend) will descend on Disneyland, and The Disneyland Hotel, for 5 nights, beginning on December 22. This will be the 3rd Christmas for my parents, my oldest and myself, the 2nd for my littles, and the 1st for my daughter's boyfriend. We are all so excited to spend our holiday at the Merriest Place on Earth!

 

[Camela]

We will be arriving 12/23 and reluctantly leaving 12/29. We booked a two room suite at Staybridge Suites, will use ART to get back and forth from the parks. Seven glorious days, and our first Christmas away from home, at the Happiest Place on Earth!!

 

[wdwmoose]

Wdwmoose and moosefam doing a December trip, 1st thru 5th. We did Halloween season last year. So it only makes sense to do Christmas season this year.
Oh, we're staying offsite at the Desert Palms.

 

[jaysonleah]

We will be there December 14-December 19 at the VGC, my husband and I and 3 sons. Can't wait! We have 2 siblings and their families who are staying off site. It's going to be a fun trip!

 

[funatdisney]

Welcome all to the December Check In thread!

Happy for the company. It was getting lonely up there

 

[funatdisney]

We are going on our very first trip to Disneyland. We are arriving on December 3rd, leaving December 8. Our parks days are the 4, 5, 6, 7.

We are staying at the DLH!

Carrie

Welcome! Christmas is a great time to make your first visit to Disneyland. The Parks and hotels are just beautiful and the feeling of Christmas wonder is everywhere. Be sure to check out the Christmas Superthread if you haven't already! I have added your travel info.

In fact for me, it really isn't Christmas until I make my day trip to DLR for the Holiday Season. (I am lucky and live near enough to DLR to make it out there once a month)

We are going to Disneyland, on Dec 16 -20. We are celebrating our DD 10th birthday!! We are going to stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel!! Its a surprise:

My lips are sealed! Welcome to the thread. I have added your travel info to the list.

We will be there Nov. 30 - December 7. Staying at VGC.

The past 2 Decembers we have visited WDW, and are super excited to check out DLR this year! It will be me, DH, DD7, and DS4. And my parents are coming along for the fun as well. Cannot wait!!!

Welcome! I have also added your info to the list, A big family gathering at DLR for the Holidays! Sounds like a terrific time for all.

I have always wanted to go to WDW for the Holidays. We do make out to WDW for the Fall (we are going this Fall, in fact), but Dec is a difficult time to travel. One day...

 

[funatdisney]

12/1-12/8 monkeyman200 - Hojo's! We will be a three generation group -everyone super excited already, except for the youngest generation who do not know when we are going yet! They are only excited! It will be their first visit, and we are looking forward to sharing Disneyland with them, seeing the priceless expressions as they make all these new discoveries. It will be a once in a lifetime trip, as the older generation are getting to the stage where travel will become difficult before another trip can take place. So whatever we can do and experience, we are going to!

Welcome and thank you for making it easy for me add your info to the list by posting it at the beginning.

Another family Christmas gathering. I am sure your days will be filled Disney Holiday wonders and memories! It does sound like a trip to cherish for all.

We are a family of 5 traveling from Hawaii. We will be staying at Paradise Pier this Christmas and New Year! We check into the Paradise Pier on 12/25 and check out on 1/4. yes, that is a LONG trip, but we want to take in all the sights, ride our favorites over and over again....and not rush one bit

So excited, we did the same trip for Christmas 2011, and it was by far our best family Christmas ever!

Welcome! You should be able to do all you want to do during your time at DLR. A great strategy to it all in at your leisure. You will have the best time. Your info has been added to the list.

Our group of 7 (my parents, my three children and my oldest daughter's boyfriend) will descend on Disneyland, and The Disneyland Hotel, for 5 nights, beginning on December 22. This will be the 3rd Christmas for my parents, my oldest and myself, the 2nd for my littles, and the 1st for my daughter's boyfriend. We are all so excited to spend our holiday at the Merriest Place on Earth!

Welcome! I bet you can't wait to see all the Christmas wonder Disneyland has.

Summer can't end fast enough for me! First our 20th Anniversary WDW and Disney Cruise trip then on to our December trip for Hubby and me!

 

[funatdisney]

We will be arriving 12/23 and reluctantly leaving 12/29. We booked a two room suite at Staybridge Suites, will use ART to get back and forth from the parks. Seven glorious days, and our first Christmas away from home, at the Happiest Place on Earth!!

Welcome! You will have a great time and enjoy all the Holiday Decor the Parks have to offer. I am curious about the Staybridge Suites. Let us know how the commendations are and how it is to use ART to get back and forth from the Parks. You info has been added.

Wdwmoose and moosefam doing a December trip, 1st thru 5th. We did Halloween season last year. So it only makes sense to do Christmas season this year.
Oh, we're staying offsite at the Desert Palms.

Welcome! I have added your travel info including the hotel you are staying at. There is a lot more offered for Christmas at DLR. You will be amazed. Still I like Halloween Time as much as I like Christmas at DLR.

We will be there December 14-December 19 at the VGC, my husband and I and 3 sons. Can't wait! We have 2 siblings and their families who are staying off site. It's going to be a fun trip!

Welcome, neighbor! We will be staying at the Villas at the same time. If you haven't stayed at the VGC before, you will love them. We stay there as often as we can and GCH is our favorite hotel.

Hope I run into you around DLR. (If you see a middle aged woman with a platter of uncooked steaks in the elevator, that's me. It has become a tradition to BBQ ribeye steaks every time we stay more than one night at the VGC.)

 

[aidensmom31]

My son (9) and me will be there from 12/24 to 1/4, yup that is right 12 days!!!!! We are staying at the best western park place inn and suites. And we have APs so every day can be a Disney day if we so desire

 

[wdwmoose]

Welcome! I have added your travel info including the hotel you are staying at. There is a lot more offered for Christmas at DLR. You will be amazed. Still I like Halloween Time as much as I like Christmas at DLR.

Welcome, neighbor! We will be staying at the Villas at the same time. If you haven't stayed at the VGC before, you will love them. We stay there as often as we can and GCH is our favorite hotel.

)

Oh, I've been to DL and DCA plenty of times for the Christmas season. And pretty much every other season. This is just the first times the Mooselets will be going during the Christmas season. I've seen DLR at Christmas, I just haven't seen my kids see DLR at Christmas. Definitely looking forward to that.

 

[phil1914]

We will be there 12/24 thru 12/28. Family of 4 - DH, DW, DD9 and DD will turn 12 (she's a Xmas baby). Staying at GCH. Still trying to convince the rest of the families to break tradition and head to DL.