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10-09-2014, 10:00 AM
Disneyland press release:

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Disneyland Resort Holiday Season Begins Nov. 13 with Christmas Parade, ‘Holiday Magic’ Fireworks, ‘World of Color – Winter Dreams’ and ‘Disney ¡Viva Navidad!’



Additional Highlights Include Snowfall in Disneyland Park,
‘Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink’ at the Winter Village in Downtown Disney,
Spectacular Holiday Décor Throughout the Resort


ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 09, 2014) – The Happiest Place on Earth gets merrier beginning Thursday, Nov. 13, when the traditional warm and festive Disneyland Resort holiday celebration begins, bringing themed entertainment, sparkling decorations, delicious treats and holiday shopping to locations throughout the Resort.

The season, Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2015 (ending with Three Kings Day) will welcome the return of the breathtaking “World of Color – Winter Dreams” holiday spectacular and “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” holiday celebration in Disney California Adventure Park along with beloved Disneyland Park holiday traditions.

At Disneyland, the popular “A Christmas Fantasy” parade will be presented daily, with Disney characters celebrating the holidays and a special appearance by Santa Claus who, through Dec. 24, will also be greeting guests and listening to holiday wishes at Big Thunder Ranch. Over in Disney California Adventure, guests may find Santa in a familiar department store setting, greeting guests at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street.

Guests won’t want to miss the special seasonal transformations of “it’s a small world” into “it’s a small world” Holiday or Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday. And nighttime in Disneyland during the holiday season is highlighted by the lights of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks show followed by a holiday snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square and “it’s a small world” mall.

Returning to Disney California Adventure after its successful 2013 debut, “World of Color − Winter Dreams” is hosted by Olaf the snowman from Walt Disney Pictures’ hit animated feature “Frozen.” The holiday version of the popular nighttime “World of Color” show features classic winter scenes from such beloved Disney films as “Bambi,” “Fantasia,” “Toy Story” and, of course, “Frozen.”

Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks get spectacular seasonal makeovers with towering Christmas trees, wreaths and, in Disney California Adventure, festive – and often whimsical – holiday décor in Cars Land, “a bug’s land,” Paradise Pier and Buena Vista Street. “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure is a daily celebration inspired by the warmth and joyous spirit of Latino culture and holiday traditions, with festive music and dancing, vibrant colors, delicious food, Disney character appearances and the lively “Disney Viva Navidad! Street Party.” “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” will conclude with a five-day celebration of the traditional Three Kings Day, Sunday through Tuesday, Jan. 4 through 6.

In the Downtown Disney District, guests may take a break from their holiday shopping and dining to go skating on “Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink,” part of the seasonal Downtown Disney Winter Village where shoppers will find additional holiday gift items on sale from the windows of the charming village houses. Disneyland Resort hotels join in the holiday festivities with twinkling lights and ornaments, special entertainment and holiday dining with themed menus. Expanded hours at both Disneyland Resort theme parks extend the family fun and offer more time for guests to enjoy all there is to see and do at the Disneyland Resort. .

For more information about the Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com/holidays. For ticket and hotel offers, visit www.disneyland.com/offers.

Shortpix77
10-09-2014, 11:47 AM
Disney Viva Navidad! will conclude with a five-day celebration of the traditional Three Kings Day, Sunday through Tuesday, Jan. 4 through 6.

Am I reading this wrong? Isn't this only three days...?

GrumpyGoofyGuy
10-09-2014, 05:32 PM
Yah! We haven't been since Christmas last year. (This is our off year) We'll be driving down on December 11th after work and staying until we come home on the 17th. We are considering going to Knotts either Saturday or Sunday to see the Hillbilly's however. (So sad they are not at Disneyland anymore)

carolinakid
10-10-2014, 07:39 AM
So happy to see Disneyland marking Epiphany! I wish WDW would have its own version of Viva Navidad!

tHeDiSnEyKiD
10-10-2014, 08:43 PM
All I know from my past experiences is to never ever go the first weekend till probably the 2nd week. They never have everything complete. I won't take the chance and get all excited to go on the first weekend like I have in year's past. It's always something about the Xmas parade, or something. Wait till Thanksgiving day week!

3Princesses1Prince
10-11-2014, 05:46 AM
All I know from my past experiences is to never ever go the first weekend till probably the 2nd week. They never have everything complete. I won't take the chance and get all excited to go on the first weekend like I have in year's past. It's always something about the Xmas parade, or something. Wait till Thanksgiving day week!

The Christmas parade taping is the week before the official opening.

MadasaHatter
10-13-2014, 09:34 PM
The Christmas parade taping is the week before the official opening.


SO I have what may be a stupid question.... if it is the same parade ....."Why do they tape it every year??????????"......or am I mad here?

3Princesses1Prince
10-13-2014, 10:17 PM
SO I have what may be a stupid question.... if it is the same parade ....."Why do they tape it every year??????????"......or am I mad here?

It's the one they air on TV Christmas day. So different celebrities, dance groups, etc each year.

currence
10-14-2014, 07:17 AM
SO I have what may be a stupid question.... if it is the same parade ....."Why do they tape it every year??????????"......or am I mad here?

Also, the clothing worn by spectators changes from year to year. Even though we may not notice it was stale from this year to last year - imagine if they were still showing footage from the '70s or '80s?

bumblebeeonarose
10-14-2014, 10:32 AM
am i reading this wrong? Isn't this only three days...?

lol!

MouskaMommy
11-06-2014, 01:25 PM
Does anyone have experience going the week after thanksgiving we are due to arrive the 30th and I'm hoping it's not too busy, or if maybe I should push it back into dec

curtsinore
11-06-2014, 05:31 PM
The concept to remember about 2014 is that it is missing a November week after thanksgiving, so instead of five weeks, there are only four. So there is nothing to "push" into, all weeks are busy. Thanksgiving will be 8-9 until Sunday night. so your Monday will be crowded 7-8, Tuesday in disneyland will be 7-8 if there is a rope drop for early entry. this rope drop bunches up lines and there is no real advantage in avoiding lines during early entry so this creates a traffic jam for regular entry. Boom it becomes a 7-8 by noon. Wednesday morning will be 2-3, noon 5-6 and by 5;00 it will be 7-8 I have a trip report for the second week, but friends visited the first week and we shared notes about their week while putting in a 45 JC at noon.

MadasaHatter
11-08-2014, 10:52 AM
Also, the clothing worn by spectators changes from year to year. Even though we may not notice it was stale from this year to last year - imagine if they were still showing footage from the '70s or '80s?


Really currency???? You are a hoot..... I didn't mean the 1970s.....I just meant you would think they would only do it every FEW years. But I would love to see the GROOVY 70s parade or the TOTALLY AWESOME 80s parade or the GRUNGE 90s parade! Oh dear....I may have to visit YouTube now!