** Official DLR December 2020 Check-In **

[theluckyrabbit]

Fingers crossed, everyone!
According to the calendar, December's looking pretty good... (Let's hope Disney agrees!)


(@TikiTikiFan : This one's for you!)

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Well, I’m back... back again. Gave up on September so now back trying for December. Dates are Nov. 29-Dec. 6. Fingers crossed!

Fingers crossed, everyone!
According to the calendar, December's looking pretty good... (Let's hope Disney agrees!)
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(@TikiTikiFan : This one's for you!)

It’s gotta be true because our holiday season cannot be messed with! I might just put the tree up in October for good luck.

 

[tsumgirl]

Well, I’m back... back again. Gave up on September so now back trying for December. Dates are Nov. 29-Dec. 6. Fingers crossed!



It’s gotta be true because our holiday season cannot be messed with! I might just put the tree up in October for good luck.

Welcome back! I've added you to the list. I really hope holiday miracles will happen this year for everyone

 

[Kristin Weiss]

Well, I’m back... back again. Gave up on September so now back trying for December. Dates are Nov. 29-Dec. 6. Fingers crossed!



It’s gotta be true because our holiday season cannot be messed with! I might just put the tree up in October for good luck.

YAY!!! Our dates are very similar- Nov. 29th- Dec. 5th. Crossing my fingers for all of us!!!

 

[tsumgirl]

It's Christmas in July! Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming Christmas collections posted on the Disney Parks Blog
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...st-look-at-merry-new-holiday-themed-products/

Sat, July 25, 2020Christmas In July: First Look at Merry New Holiday-Themed Products

by Anthony Armenia, Communications Specialist, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products
I’ve been counting down the days, hours and minutes until the holiday season and Christmas in July is finally here! I am excited to bring you a very merry first look at some jolly new products in honor of our Disney Parks Blog Christmas in July celebration.
From the sweetest all-new holiday collection by Disney Parks to the perfect ornaments to decorate your tree, check out some of the new products coming soon to Disney Parks, shopDisney.com and the Disney store just in time for the holidays:
Disney Parks Holiday Collection:

Coming later this year, the all-new Disney Parks Holiday Collection celebrates one of the tastiest holiday treats, gingerbread! Throw on this bright T-shirt featuring Disney Parks icons, then top off your sweet look with the cutest suede baseball cap or the latest Minnie Mouse ear headband!

If I’m talking about sweets, you bet I’ll be eating them as well! Prepare for baking scrumptious treats this holiday with a baking set featuring a mixing bowl, two spatulas and two metal gingerbread cookie cutters, all themed to Mickey and Minnie, and wrapped up, ready to gift. Need a little clean up after all your baking? Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with this adorable set of kitchen towels!
Disney Parks Vintage Christmas Collection:

Available now at Disney Days of Christmas at Disney Springs and coming later this year to World of Disney at both Disney Springs and Downtown Disney District, as well as on shopDisney.com, the Vintage Christmas Collection features a variety of retro products. From a classic pine cone ornament with Mickey and his pal Pluto to a light-up figurine of Mickey and Minnie strolling through a winter wonderland in their holiday best and even a reversible throw blanket and matching pillow, these new products will help spread those season’s greetings!
shopDisney Disney Sketchbook Ornament Fairytale Moments Collection:

Available now in honor of Christmas in July at shopDisney.com, the Disney Sketchbook Ornament Fairytale Moments Collection features some of your favorite Disney Princesses. From the way-finder Moana to the tenacious dreamer Tiana, go ahead and dress up your tree with royalty!
Disney Sketchbook Ornament Legacy Collection:

Also available now at shopDisney.com, the Disney Sketchbook Ornament Legacy Collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of “The Aristocats,” the 80th anniversary of “Fantasia” and the 25th anniversary of one of my favorites, “Toy Story”!
2020 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar:

Available beginning Sept. 1, prepare to countdown to Christmas with the 2020 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar. Behind each of the 24 doors is a Star Wars LEGO surprise, including minifigures, buildable starships, and everything from Darth Vader in a Christmas sweater and D-O with a festive hat to Anakin’s Podracer, a Republic Cruiser and Darth Vader’s castle.
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks:

Ready for the holidays at Disney Parks?! Me too! Holiday Magic at Disney Parks is a deluxe hardcover book that features nearly 1,900 photos showcasing holidays at Disney Parks around the world. Check out an inside look at some of these phenomenal photos:

Keep checking back here on the Disney Parks Blog for even more details on how you can get the latest holiday-themed merchandise and tell us which products you’re looking forward to most below!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

We decided to take a splurge and change over to Paradise Pier. As the reopening continues to get pushed out I feel stating onsite increases our chances for park days. Crossing fingers!

 

[kikismom]

You can take me off of the 4-9th dates. We are keeping our later reservation for now. I'm getting a little worried the longer the closure goes. I really want to get back to DL like all of the rest of you on here. I can't wait to eventually walk under the RR bridge and into my favorite place.

 

[tsumgirl]

We decided to take a splurge and change over to Paradise Pier. As the reopening continues to get pushed out I feel stating onsite increases our chances for park days. Crossing fingers!

Very nice! I've updated your hotel. I agree...on-site reservations will probably increase your park chances, and hopefully, you'll have a less crowded experience at security, as well.

You can take me off of the 4-9th dates. We are keeping our later reservation for now. I'm getting a little worried the longer the closure goes. I really want to get back to DL like all of the rest of you on here. I can't wait to eventually walk under the RR bridge and into my favorite place.

Same here...I'd like the longest possible buffer to watch how things are going at the parks. I've removed your earlier dates from the list.

 

[kikismom]

Hey all. Just a reminder to check your hotel rates! I just checked and ours dropped at Embassy Suites South to $95 each night. Saved us $75 total. I booked January as well at $79 per night at the same hotel, just in case December is still messed up. Hopefully it's not though as we haven't been during Christmas since my daughter's 1st birthday. This will be her 8th birthday. Way too long between visits.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

From the Speculation Superthread:

We had a reservation for Courtyard Theme Park entrance the beginning of December and got this in an email this afternoon:

"Our records indicate that you have a reservation at the Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance. Please be aware that the hotel will be temporarily closing through December 17, 2020 and your reservation has been canceled."

☹

 

[Halloweenqueen]

That doesn’t sound promising. Eek!

 

[MikeRx]

Picture this, a reservation that has no beginning and no end and we find ourselves transported to a month...unlike any other month...it's December 2020 and you're still in the reservation twilight zone...

We will be at the GCH December 18-21, 2020. We hope to see you there...
Our reservation history for this trip: April - June - July - September - December....maybe this one will stick?

Mike

 

[tsumgirl]

Picture this, a reservation that has no beginning and no end and we find ourselves transported to a month...unlike any other month...it's December 2020 and you're still in the reservation twilight zone...

We will be at the GCH December 18-21, 2020. We hope to see you there...
Our reservation history for this trip: April - June - July - September - December....maybe this one will stick?

Mike

Welcome to the group! I'm sincerely hoping this is the trip that sticks for many of us that have cancelled/rescheduled trips.

 

[emacat]

Hello! We're moving our trip (third time lucky?) to December 10-16, staying at the Disneyland Hotel.

 

[emacat]

We decided to take a splurge and change over to Paradise Pier. As the reopening continues to get pushed out I feel stating onsite increases our chances for park days. Crossing fingers!

The CM I spoke to assured me that those with resort packages would be first in line. I was concerned about that, but she said they are aware that those with the resort packages are traveling and have booked rooms and tickets, and we do not need to be worried. She said she has over twenty years of experience, and she does not say something unless she knows it is accurate. She cautioned me on a lot of the rumors out there.
I certainly hope she is, indeed, a cast member in the loop.

 

[bardays]

Not sure if I want to read too much into this, but I had a reservation at Courtyard Theme Park Entrance for Dec 16-23. The hotel emailed me today and said they are closed from NOW until Dec 17th and cancelled my reservation. I was annoyed they cancelled it when there is only one night in question. I wonder if they think Disneyland will be closed until Dec 17th??

 

[SteveH]

Sure seems like they could/should have given you an option to book at one of the nearby Marriott properties. Open or not the business probably did the math and risk and said it's just not worth reopening at this time, even if Disneyland opens by December.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Not sure if I want to read too much into this, but I had a reservation at Courtyard Theme Park Entrance for Dec 16-23. The hotel emailed me today and said they are closed from NOW until Dec 17th and cancelled my reservation. I was annoyed they cancelled it when there is only one night in question. I wonder if they think Disneyland will be closed until Dec 17th??

See post #150 above. This is already being discussed on the Speculation Superthread. It's not causing much ruffling of feathers over there.

 

[bardays]

See post #150 above. This is already being discussed on the Speculation Superthread. It's not causing much ruffling of feathers over there.

oh funny I got my email so much later than starlitnight

 

[tsumgirl]

Hello! We're moving our trip (third time lucky?) to December 10-16, staying at the Disneyland Hotel.

Welcome to the group! Third time's a charm