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Duffy the Disney Bear will be arriving for character appearances and as part of the Dreams of Christmas add-on to Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade. Disney's Fantillusion will return to the parade route, as will Mickey's Winter Wonderland at The Chaparral Theater, Father Christmas Village in Frontierland and Belle's Christmas Village in Fantasyland. A new show titled Princess Aurora's Christmas Wish will take place on the Central Plaza Stage.
"it's a small world" Celebration will also return to mark end-of-year celebrations for cultures around the world, while Santa Goofy will be meeting guests on Town Square and the Disney Princesses will be settling in to their warm new Princess Pavilion. No events whatsoever have been publicised for Walt Disney Studios Park...
On New Year's Eve, the parks will remain open until 1am with three fireworks shows bringing 2012 in with a bang over Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park and, for a second year, Lake Disney in Disney Village.
Apparently the Castle's lighting system will also be updated to new LED technology, capable of changing colour and brightness. Anyone know more about that?
I'll be there for all this magic 13-16th december
the christmas feeling is so magical and i'm looking forward to the aurora spectacle
glad fantillusion was confirmed a little time ago was gutted when it hadn't been confirmed
beautiful pic of minnie and mickey!
Have seen the advert for christmas, looks like its going to be better than last year
Princess Aurora's Christmas Wish sounds like a nice addition. For the past few years the castle lighting has just been tacked onto the end of the final performance of whatever show's running on Central Plaza. Here's the press blurb:
QuotePrincess Aurora's Christmas Wish
From 7 November 2011 to 8 January 2012, a brand new "magical moment" awaits visitors in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, celebrating Christmas every day. As the Royal Court opens the ball, the three godmothers accompany Princess Aurora and Prince Philip as they enter, passing through a guard of honour. The princely couple waltz in the courtyard while the godmothers, distracted as ever, argue about the colour of the castle. They end up deciding to combine their power, and with a wave of their wands, transform the castle roofs into a shining myriad of lights.
And in keeping with tradition, Princess Aurora makes her Christmas wishes, bringing this magical moment to a close. It's an unmissable enchanted moment!
Venue: Central Plaza – Main Street, U.S.A. - Disneyland Park
Apparently the castle has brand new LED lights?
That sounds fabulous! I now understand their ability to change colour, I imagine the "icicles" will change from pink to blue with the swish of Flora and Merryweather's wands.
This does sound like a really nice edition to the normal Christmas theme
I'll be there from the 5th-9th December, and what I'm looking forward to most this year is Aurora's Christmas Wish! I can't wait to see how they play the Castle changing colours! Looks like it will be the last year to see Fantillusion though, a parade that's been running since my first ever DLRP trip, so will be sad to see it go. (Let's hope we get something even more spectacular for next year) Bring on the Christmas season!! :D
Oooh had a good look through the Enchanted christmas page the other day and it has re-egnited my excitement for our christmas trip ! were going from the 13th -16th of December and im now counting down the days ! Looks like its going to be a really magical Christmas there this year , so itll be lovely for my partner as it'll be his first Christmas at DLP :) We visited Disney in september and stayed in HNY , whilst there we checked out sequoia where we'll be staying in christmas and it looked perfect and cosy for winter . Lets just hope our rooms as nice there as it was in HNY ! :D
Quote from: "Minne&Mickey92"whilst there we checked out sequoia where we'll be staying in christmas and it looked perfect and cosy for winter .
Wait until you see it with the Christmas decorations up. ;) It's one of the best at Christmas.
Quote from: "Meph"Quote from: "Minne&Mickey92"whilst there we checked out sequoia where we'll be staying in christmas and it looked perfect and cosy for winter .
Wait until you see it with the Christmas decorations up. ;) It's one of the best at Christmas.
Oooh i cant wait now !! :D
Via the Disneyland Paris Cast Member (//http://pariscastmember.blogspot.com/2011/10/duffy-has-arrived-in-stores.html) Blog:
Duffy has arrived in stores!
These pictures were taken at Storybook Store, Emporium didn't sell any. According to an Emporium cast member, they also sell Duffy at Sir Mickey's.
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Hi
Just wondering how much is Duffy?
Thanks x
Pretty expensive! :o
Large Duffy: €69,99
Small Duffy: €29,99
Costume "France": €15,99
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Does anyone know the equivalent US prices?
I hate this bear :( No Disney...
Quote from: "JelleP"Pretty expensive! :o
Large Duffy: €69,99
Small Duffy: €29,99
Costume "France": €15,99
Source (//http://twitpic.com/6z8oif)
Thanks for that info :) x
To buy a regular sized Duffy in WDW would cost you - $55 which converts to about €36.
His outfits are around $33 which converts to about €25.
I don't know how recent or accurate these prices are, though I found them on laughingplace.com.
oooh duffy looks nice not sure i'd pay the price though until ive seen him in person bit fussy like that!
Quote from: "Meph"Quote from: "Minne&Mickey92"whilst there we checked out sequoia where we'll be staying in christmas and it looked perfect and cosy for winter .
Wait until you see it with the Christmas decorations up. ;) It's one of the best at Christmas.
100% agree im staying there too in december and its always magical in december
It's a Small World is closed when we are there in November. I am gutted it's my kids favourite ride, not to mention my mothers, and I really wanted to see the Christmas overlay as we've not seen it before :cry: :cry:
On the plus side, Peter Pan is now open :thumbs:
will anything be happening at the Studios this year? Or will it be the same depressing set up as usual?
i'd assume the normal set up i havent seen anything about the studios as of yet
We're going back in December and I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!
Staying in the Sequoia, like last time and I can't wait to see it done for Christmas and all cosy with the open fire. We were there in June last year, so no fires obviously. :D
Quote from: "fairymom"We're going back in December and I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!
Staying in the Sequoia, like last time and I can't wait to see it done for Christmas and all cosy with the open fire. We were there in June last year, so no fires obviously. :D
same as! that fire is such a magical addition
Quote from: "fairymom"We're going back in December and I'm SO EXCITED!!!!!
Staying in the Sequoia, like last time and I can't wait to see it done for Christmas and all cosy with the open fire. We were there in June last year, so no fires obviously. :D
When are you going? We're at the Sequoia in December too! :)
New to this still guys! Alexguitar i am also visiting when you are in december :) are you annual pass holders? Im intending on buying one and 4 others that im travelling with, let me know if you are. Also is the fantillusion parade on 5th dec onward? Never see it a few years back when we went? Thanks if anyone has info for me. keely
yes fantillusion will be on weather permitting of course, im also at the sequioa lodge in december!
sure i messaged back lol but its gone.. ? still new to this were at sequioa 5th dec when ru of?
Quote from: "littlebitofpixiedust"sure i messaged back lol but its gone.. ? still new to this were at sequioa 5th dec when ru of?
We're at the Sequoia on the 5th too!!! :D
thats madness lol :) ru an annual pass holder? cannot wait either xmas the best time there!
Quote from: "littlebitofpixiedust"thats madness lol :) ru an annual pass holder? cannot wait either xmas the best time there!
I can't wait either, Christmas Season at DLRP is just completely magic!
And I'm not an AP holder, though with me going every year there probably are benefits to be had from it! How many nights are you there for?
were there for 3nights how about u ? im going to buy me and my son them i think he's 3 and we go 2-3 times a year lol. mad i know he has cerebal palsy though so its good for him there, its so disabled friendly and staff r brill! and you get something like 20% of merchandise and food/drink i think if u have annual pass! But i worked out if u book hotel and eurostar seperate u save a fair bit :)
It looks like the new lights are appearing on the castle already! And the columns with the princesses.
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I was expecting them to repaint some of the frames to match the castle's new colour scheme, but never mind.
Cant wait to see the castle all lit up, its beautiful :) and apparently were going to have a bad winter so i am going to buy thermals for my son as hes going to be freezing !
oh no not another bad winter last year was so cold i was hoping it was a one off
I'm going at the end of November this year and I cannot wait. We went in January this year too and just missed out on all the Christmas goings on so I'm very excited! Staying in sequoia lodge again and will be there for my birthday!!! My son is 1 now so he will love it too! :D :D :D
have a brilliant time wont be long till im there either!!
Well apparently its meant to be a bad winter this yr? But hope not! So going prepared lots of layers of clothes ect! I'll be fine just dont want my son freezing so going to order thermals 4 him! And your little one will love it, my son was 1 on his first visit too :D hope u have a magical time x
The best thing about staying in the Sequoia is putting your feet up next to the log fire in the bar after coming out of the cold.
Hi MissDisneyIsMagical and littlebitofpixie do you both live in the United Kingdom(and if you are which part of the United Kingdom are you from).
Here the bbc weather outlook for the UK from October 26 to 27 November 2011:
Sunday 23 October 2011 to Sunday 30 October 2011
Autumn leaves will be blowing
Low pressure will remain to the west of the United Kingdom for the week ahead, bringing unsettled conditions with rain or showers on most days.
A slow-moving weather front will bring heavy rain and strong winds to western areas to start the week. Eastern parts meanwhile will have another very mild but breezy day on Monday.
A band of rain will push eastwards overnight on Monday with some gusty winds. Rain will then fall across much of northern and eastern England along with most of Scotland. Showers will follow to the southwest of both England and Wales.
Wednesday will be a day of sunshine and showers, with the showers most frequent and heavy towards Wales and the southwest.
Pressure will then build across the country towards the end of the week with showers generally fading away. The winds will fall light so any overnight clear spells will allow a touch of frost in rural areas, along with some mist and fog patches.
Monday 31 October 2011 to Sunday 6 November 2011
Any fireworks for the first week of November?
Low pressure will remain to the northwest of the United Kingdom bringing a west to southwesterly wind. Showers or longer spells of rain will affect all areas at times, with rather windy conditions, particularly in the west. Temperatures are likely to be close to average for the week.
Sunday 6 November 2011 to Sunday 27 November 2011
Any sign of a change?
The weather is likely to remain typically changeable for much of November, with bands of rain moving across the UK from the west.
There will also be some drier and brighter interludes in between the rain bands. The winds are expected to be mostly from the south or west, which means temperatures should be around or slightly above normal for much of the period.
However, occasional north-westerly winds may bring somewhat colder air in at times.
Rainfall amounts for the whole of the UK across the period are likely to be near normal and sunshine amounts are likely be either near or below normal. Night frosts are expected at times, especially across the north of the UK and in sheltered rural areas where winds fall light.
So unless they change the info on the bbc weather monthly outlook(is unlikely the will change the info on the bbc weather outlook) does not look like that we as United Kingdom are suppose to have snow(maybe it be cold and icy but there no change of snow.
Thank you very much its a small world I'm from luton in the UK where are you from? I hope the weather stays similar to what you mentioned as although I do like the snow I can't stand going to work in it! Last yr when I went to Disney Paris it snowed overnight and it looked so magical the following morning but it was so cold
Totally agree meph
Yes the open log fire at sequoia lodge is lovely and cosy makes it feel Christmassy! I hope the weather isn't too bad but I think we all be wrapping up warm! Never been to Disney at Christmas time so it's exciting! X :D
Hi its a small world, I'm from kent in UK. And that sounds good for weather. However snow around the parks would look beautiful i'm sure! But where my son cant walk, I'm glad that chance of snow's unlikely. Pushing a buggy is hard work in the snow! Lol...
Meph the sequioa lodge is so cosy for winter months, love it! Plus looking forward to the view from hotel room it was gorgeous last time.
I like winter for DLP summer is too hot & busy for my liking!
Quote from: "littlebitofpixiedust"However snow around the parks would look beautiful i'm sure! But where my son cant walk, I'm glad that chance of snow's unlikely. Pushing a buggy is hard work in the snow! Lol...
Umm, bit soon to be sure. Weather forecasts are not an exact science and long-term ones are little more than rough guesses! When we went the forecast just the day before said no snow: but snow is what we woke up to on the first day!
In any case, if you are going mid November onwards, brace yourselves for cold. There's a good reason why they dress the CMs in enormous thick coats and big scarves from October onwards. You can expect averages temps to be at least a couple of degrees under what it will be in the south of the UK at the same time.
Yes never trust the weather man! I expect it too be very cold, & wet. So have got thick coats,wellies,gloves ect. Going to put layers on this time to keep warm.
We went in end november 2009 & no snow but very wet,cold & lots of hail lol. No matter what the weather is, aslong as your prepared it doesn't matter :) disney's one of those places it dont really matter lol.
I'm going november 21st, so I've already bought a nice warm hat and scarf for my trip.
I just hope it won't snow yet...
I really can't wait! Not long now!! Just ordered myself some lush Timberland winter boots too, they are the warmest things ever! Won't be caught out like last year with non-waterproof boots in snow! :P
That reminds me: I better get some boots, too. I won't be doing myself a favour by walking around in converse. XD
i'm looking to purchase some thermal socks for the trip over the weekend ready for the december weather i dlrp if any has any good ones they know of please let me know i dont know where to start lol
I bought mine earlier in the week at Asda, they have loads of thermal stuff for adults and children at reasonable prices. I haven't had the chance to try them out properly yet but hopefully they are up to the job!
oooh ok ill have a look never thought of there!
If you've got a Primark near you then they do reasonbly priced thermals for adults and kids.
Oh ok I'll try there too thanks very much
There is some 'Christmas' at the Walt Disney Studios too...
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I wish they actually spent the time, effort and money to properly kit out the studios in suiting decorations.
I could get those trees from the garden centre. :P
Quote from: "Meph"I could get those trees from the garden centre. :P
Yea they look pathetic!
More WDS-Christmas updates!
@InsideDLParis: Gold and red colours have replaced the decorations inside the famous shop Snowglobes...
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@InsideDLParis: Also for the first time ever, a giant Christmas Tree has been placed on Frontlot (previously at the Christmas Market)
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And something more exiting, in my opinion... ;-)
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I thought it was good that they added the tree in the front-lot. But what could they do to the rest of the studios to make them more expensively Christmasy? What do they do in Disney's Hollywood Studios in WDW?
They have generally awesome Hollywood style, glamorous decorations.
Also they have the Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights.
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And an overlay of their parade (when they had the parade we now have).
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iit definately doesnt look anywhere near as good as hollyood studios i do like the decorations they hav at the studios just wish there was more of them
Quote from: "JelleP"@InsideDLParis: Also for the first time ever, a giant Christmas Tree has been placed on Frontlot (previously at the Christmas Market)
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Better, I guess, but it still looks like it's beckoning you inside a funeral parlour. Could they really not add a few red or teal baubles? The decorations outside the Studio Store also look better than usual, but you can really tell they're "merchandising" decorations rather than ones designed to actually beautify the park.
Luckily the makeover of Disney Studio 1 will always be awesome.
Quote from: "Anthony"Quote from: "JelleP"@InsideDLParis: Also for the first time ever, a giant Christmas Tree has been placed on Frontlot (previously at the Christmas Market)
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Better, I guess, but it still looks like it's beckoning you inside a funeral parlour. Could they really not add a few red or teal baubles? The decorations outside the Studio Store also look better than usual, but you can really tell they're "merchandising" decorations rather than ones designed to actually beautify the park.
Luckily the makeover of Disney Studio 1 will always be awesome.
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I love the Santa Tikkis in Studio 1 :D .
Elaine
whats a santa tikkis @ elaine?
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"whats a santa tikkis @ elaine?
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oooh i've never noticed them before i like them!
Discovered something potentially useful on the thermals front. I got some for my DS from Primark and went to put them on him last night when we went to see fireworks. Got them out of the packet (marked 5-6) and found they were massive! Someone had put size 11-12 year old in the wrong packet and as they're the equivolent of a womans size 14-16 I now have two new thermal vests! Think they're a only a couple of quid cheaper that the womens thermals but still every little helps!
Ooh I'll defo be investing in some thermals!! :)
And on an exciting note, it's now officially the Christmas season at DLRP! Mucho excited :D
Quote from: "alexguitar"I'll be there from the 5th-9th December, and what I'm looking forward to most this year is Aurora's Christmas Wish! I can't wait to see how they play the Castle changing colours! Looks like it will be the last year to see Fantillusion though, a parade that's been running since my first ever DLRP trip, so will be sad to see it go. (Let's hope we get something even more spectacular for next year) Bring on the Christmas season!! :D
same dates as me :D where are you staying?
Oh awesome tinkwishes! :D
I'm staying at the Sequoia Lodge, how about you? :)
Quote from: "alexguitar"Oh awesome tinkwishes! :D
I'm staying at the Sequoia Lodge, how about you? :)
Cheyenne :D
That is one depressing looking tree. Just something around the base would jazz it up a bit more.. right now it's just a green cone with very little on it sitting on concrete. Not very festive! I'd love for them to push the Christmas budget into Studios next year, DLP can easily survive on what it has this year, and then the whole resort can have a nice, rounded Christmas theme.. but we've been saying this for years..
How is Enchanted Christmas 2011?
how has the weather been as well, please say not as cold as last yr!
Oh yeah, I've been meaning to ask this: What do you all think of the Christmas columns down Main Street. Do you prefer them or the white arches with the lights on that that they used to have before the 15th anniversary?
Quote from: "Meph"Oh yeah, I've been meaning to ask this: What do you all think of the Christmas columns down Main Street. Do you prefer them or the white arches with the lights on that that they used to have before the 15th anniversary?
Personally I love them! To begin with after they first changed them from the arches, I didn't like them much but as time went on they grew on me!
With the arches there you don't get the clear view all the way down to the castle from the top of main street like you do with the columns, and that's a beautiful sight to see! :)
Quote from: "Meph"Oh yeah, I've been meaning to ask this: What do you all think of the Christmas columns down Main Street. Do you prefer them or the white arches with the lights on that that they used to have before the 15th anniversary?
I think they've been good, but look really tired now. We need something new & different for our resort.
I hate them for various reasons:
I think the LED lights look cold and don't spread the warmth of the arches.
The princess theme goes back to 2004ish when some genius had the brillant idea to put the christmas tree in front of the castle and let the princesses conduct the Tree-Lightning-Ceremony. Now there is no more reason for the princess theme, besides, they look tacky.
And there is no way that LED Chandeliers with pictures of Disney's princesses fit a Victorian Street. I know that this doesn't matter anymore but it should.
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"How is Enchanted Christmas 2011?
how has the weather been as well, please say not as cold as last yr!
I thought the decorations, the shows, in fact everying about it was wonderful, but it was my first Christmas visit so I have nothing to compare it with. It was thermals weather last week, but from what I hear, definately not as cold as last year.
Quote from: "pfspock"I think the LED lights look cold and don't spread the warmth of the arches.
That's a good point. Yeah, I miss the warmth that the arches had, too. The columns don't make me feel "Yeah, its Christmas!" But at the same time, the arches spoilt the view down Main Street.
I hope Tokyo Disneyland are enjoying them, now that they've got them.
Thanks Mrspirate I'm going shopping at the weekend for snuggley jumpers and some tights under my jeans or leggings glad to hear its beautiful I can't wait to go can't wait to see theme arches and see what I think
I packed all sorts of warm clothing, but the weather this week was beautiful!
I didn't even have to wear my coat during the day, only on thursday when we left.
I thought christmas at DLP was wonderful, but for me it was also the first time.
Had an amazing time though :)
that is nice too hear Annet, im going shopping this weekend for some snuggly stuff just in case though! i do hope it stays similar to what we have had hear recently fingers crossed! Glad you had a lovely time its my 4th time at christmas this yr!
Does anyone know what the name of the CD is for the music they play down Main Street at Christmas? I think it was posted here before, but I can't remember which topic it was.
There is no actual CD, the music ist a collection from various American christmas CDs (like Arthur Fiedler, Bostom Pops etc.). You can find the titles, the performers and ways to obtain them (legally) here (//http://disneymusicloops.com/dlrp/dlrp-mainst-xmas.html). You can get most of the CDs relatively cheap on Amazon.com
Here's (//http://www.magicmusic.net/blog/5/entry-328-main-street-usa-christmas-loop/) an even more complete list, posted just a few days ago.
Thanks. It feels really nostalgic to listen to. It'll be great for our family to listen to during Christmas.
well im back from my enchanted christmas visit and have to say it was fantastic!! i was mesmerized by auroras christmas wish and the castle was just beautiful!!
i was very impressed my all the character meet and greets they were everywhere!!