Welcome back to Dateline Disneyland and happy Veteran’s Day! The holidays at Disneyland are now in full swing with the weekend acting as a soft-launch of Christmastime at the Resort, which is officially set to begin Tuesday, November 12. This weekend brought just about all of Disneyland’s holiday offerings a few days early for the Veteran’s Day holiday weekend, including new offerings such as the Jingle Cruise as well as returning favorites like “it’s a small world” Holiday. In addition to its nearly-complete holiday line-up, Disneyland also filmed its portions of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade over the weekend with celebrity appearances and live filming on Main Street, U.S.A.

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favoritesDon’t miss your weekly Disneyland Resort crowd forecast — provided by our friends at MouseAddict — in the Weekly News and Information Roundup at the end of today’s update!

Get a closer look at today’s update! Click on any photo in today’s blog to see a larger, high-resolution version.

Happy 6th Anniversary! Before we get started, I’d like to mention that this week marks Dateline Disneyland’s 6th anniversary! Thank you so, so much to all of you for reading every week. This blog wouldn’t be here without you — so thanks!

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites


Welcome to Disneyland!

Outside the park, in the Main Entrance Plaza, the Guest Relations building continues its refurbishment.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Just steps away, Disneyland’s main entrance turnstiles are now all decked out for the holidays as the parks rapidly switched from Halloween to full Christmas mode.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Last week, Disney Imagineer and Legend Tony Baxter received a window on Main Street while we were on break last week. Baxter’s new “Main Street Marvels” window is on the facade of the Main Street Magic Shop.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The “Imagination is at the heart of our Creations” slogan pays tribute to Baxter’s famous “Journey into Imagination” attraction at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Center. MiceChat had full coverage of the dedication ceremony.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The Disney Parks Blog released a short video covering the dedication ceremony.
http://youtu.be/G10KV6D4EWo

Unwrapping the Holidays

The big news this week is, of course, the start of Disneyland’s popular holiday season. It may seem a bit like Christmas in July as Anaheim is set to hit the high 80s this week, but it is indeed time for the holidays and Disneyland is ready to go.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The garland isn’t up across Main Street quiet yet as high clearance was needed for the filming of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade over the weekend, but garland is up along Main Street buildings. New this season, the entrances to most of the larger Main Street shops and restaurants feature their own store-specific themed garland.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Fortuosity Shop’s garland includes small birdcage ornaments.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Carnation Cafe’s garland features bright white and red carnations.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Main Street Photo Supply
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The new Market House also has its own garland as well as special Christmas trees inside.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The Dapper Dans are now performing their holiday set
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

On Saturday and Sunday, Main Street hosted the film crew and celebrity guests for the Disneyland portions of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which will air on ABC on Christmas morning.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

On Sunday, characters and floats from both Mickey’s Sounsational Parade and A Christmas Fantasy Parade were filmed throughout the day along Main Street with Nick Cannon hosting the festivities at Christmas Tree Point.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The large stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle included performances from Mary J. Blige, Demi Lovato and others. Our friends at MouseInfo have great coverage of Saturday’s concert performances.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In Adventureland, the new “Jingle Cruise” holiday overlay for the classic Jungle Cruise attraction soft-opened on Saturday. The overlay here is actually pretty subtle in comparison to most of the holiday offerings elsewhere in the parks. Below, the new Jingle Cruise attraction poster is up in the Main Street Station tunnels.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Some nicely-themed decorations are scattered throughout the attraction’s queue and strung up on the jungle boats and that’s about it as far as decorations go. There aren’t any decorations in the jungle, which is a relief.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Some Christmas lights are strung up in the ticket agent window along with some Christmas cards.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The Jungle Cruise’s Christmas “tree” is up in the queue. Apparently a planned lighting ceremony in the evening was ditched and the tree currently stays lit throughout the day.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

This banner greets guests as they enter the queue.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The upstairs queue got some decorations as well
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The boats received a few decorations and got new holiday-themed names. Skippers also wear burlap Santa Claus hats.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Below, a video ride-through of the Jingle Cruise.

Meanwhile, the rest of the park is also now in full holiday mode. Not far from the Jingle Cruise, New Orleans Square is celebrating the holidays Mardi Gras-style.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

A new Mardi Gras mask has replaced the moon-faced jester figure that was previously featured here.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Over in Critter Country, the garland is up as well.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In Frontierland, the traditional pine garland has been strung up…
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Back in Big Thunder Ranch, the Jingle Jangle Jamboree is now underway where guests can meet Santa, enjoy some live entertainment and partake in carnival games and arts and crafts.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Disney announced last week that the popular Billy Hill and the Hillbillies will retire in January. You can enjoy the Billies throughout the season back here in Big Thunder Ranch.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Little ones can meet Santa back here.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Expect big lines – the queue is already set up.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Reindeer games include a beanbag toss and a Plinko-style game
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

You can color a reindeer mask at the craft area
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Or send a holiday greeting card to the troops
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

An outdoor vending cart has a selection of snacks and drinks available for purchase
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Including decorate-your-own cookie kits
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

And plenty of characters come out to meet with guests throughout the day
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In Fantasyland, “it’s a small world” has reopened with its popular holiday overlay.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The holiday overlay here is always a lot of fun
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

You can watch a full ride-through of “it’s a small world” Holiday below!

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Of course, the facade lights up with thousands of lights at night — a treat to see!
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Also new this year, “it’s a small world” will feature a holiday clock show every quarter-hour throughout the evening. Below, a video preview from the Disney Parks Blog:

Back in Toon Town, Mickey and Friends have decorated for the holidays
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Across the esplanade, Disney California Adventure is also in full holiday mode with Buena Vista Street looking great with its festive trimmings and Cars Land covered in Cars-themed decorations.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Buena Vista Street is one of the greatest spots in the whole Resort during the holidays
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Great period-appropriate decorations line the street.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Santa meets with guests again this year in Elias and Company
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers are also back this year.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

There’s no parade filming to get in the way of Buena Vista Street’s spectacular Christmas tree.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Of course, the holidays on Buena Vista Street look great at night
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Cars Land is decked out with all of its automotive-themed decorations.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Some extra lighted garland is new this year at the Cozy Cones
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Ramone’s has some new Christmas trees made out of lights on its rooftop
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Over in Paradise Park, some big Christmas presents — a part of the upcoming “World of Color: Winter Dreams” show — are now in place in the planters.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Last week Disney released a video clip with some footage from rehearsals, giving a sneak preview of the new holiday show:

Nearby in Paradise Garden, the new menu for the upcoming Viva Navidad! celebration is now available at Paradise Garden Grill, even though the new cultural holiday celebration doesn’t start until November 15.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

The regular Paradise Garden Grill menu is not available during Viva Navidad.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Below, the new Torta al Pastor plate
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Outdoor vending in the area sells desserts that are also available at Paradise Garden Grill.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Outside of the parks, Downtown Disney has its winter ice skating rink under construction. The ice rink and a holiday village is set to open November 14.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Frozenland

New in Fantasyland, the new meet-and-greet for Disney’s upcoming animated film “Frozen” is now welcoming guests in the space formerly occupied by Rapunzel. Rapunzel still meets with guests in Fantasy Faire.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Olaf, the snowman from the film greets guests waiting in line from the roof of the building, which is covered in snow. The Audio-Animatronics figure is a great touch and is pretty well-articulated.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Olaf sleeps at night after the meet-and-greet has closed.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Below, a video of Olaf:

Snow and icicles
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Inside, guests meet with Elsa and Anna from the film. MiceChat’s In the Parks Blog has more photos from inside the meet-and-greet.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Refurbishment Round-Up
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Back in Disneyland, the Penny Arcade and Candy Palace facade refurbishments on Main Street are now complete.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Looks good!
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In Fantasyland, King Arthur Carrousel has reopened after its refurbishment.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

It really looks great
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Nearby, Dumbo will reopen from its refurbishment later this week
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain’s refurbishment continues with trains cycling frequently on the tracks
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

In New Orleans Square, the Pirates of the Caribbean exit facade is still covered for refurbishment
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

…as well as a portion of facade next to the Mint Julep Bar on the backside of the French Market
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Limited Time Magic

[center]Savor the Flavors of the Holiday Season
at Disney California Adventure
November 14-17, 2013[/center]
Limited Time Magic this week is a series of live culinary demonstrations at California Adventure’s new “Viva Navidad!” celebration in Paradise Garden. The demos will teach you how to make the new menu items for sale at Paradise Garden Grill during the celebration. Below is Disney’s blurb:

Cook up some fun for the whole family at Disney California Adventure Park, where a merry party is taking place through January 6, 2014. It’s Disney’s ¬°Viva Navidad!, a joyous event inspired by the warmth, spirit and tastes of the Latino culture. And as part of Limited Time Magic, you can stop by Paradise Gardens from November 14 ‚Äì 17, 2013 to enjoy some savory treats, including Champurrudo and Pineapple Sweet Tamales‚Äîeach prepared by Disneyland Resort chefs during exciting culinary demonstrations! It’s a perfect opportunity to wish those around you a festive occasion, and also purchase specially themed merchandise, like tees, pins, ornaments and more. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season in style!

[center]World of Color: Winter Dreams for Annual Passholders
A Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic Event
at Disney California Adventure
On select dates in November and December[/center]
Annual Passholders can attend exclusive showings of the new “World of Color: Winter Dreams” at California Adventure on select nights this November and December.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

    World of Color Winter Dreams Showings

    Celebrate the warmth and wonder of winter with the all-new nighttime spectacular in Disney California Adventure Park—World of Color – Winter Dreams!

    Annual Passholders are invited to attend a special viewing. Event participants may also receive a special holiday ornament, while supplies last.

    Dates
    November 15 through November 22, 2013
    December 2 through December 6, 2013

    Show Times
    9:00 PM show time on November 15, 16, 17, 22 and December 6, 2013
    7:00 PM show time on November 18, 19, 20, 21 and December 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2013

    Event Ticket Information

      • Registration must be completed in person, by each participating Passholder, at the Grizzly River Run Disney FASTPASS Service machines on the day of the event only; no phone reservations, registration by someone else or other forms of registration will be accepted. Registration and distribution of Disney FASTPASS tickets for each Passholder show will be based on availability. Space at this event is limited and not guaranteed.
      • Cast Members will be available at the Grizzly River Run Disney FASTPASS location to assist Passholders with event registration and to hand out holiday ornaments, while supplies last.
      • Participating Annual Passholders must present their active Annual Passports to an event Cast Member to check event availability and to register and receive a Disney FASTPASS ticket. Photo ID may be required.
      • Registration and Disney FASTPASS ticket distribution for this special event is available on each event day when Disney California Adventure Park opens‚Äîcurrently scheduled at 9:00 AM on November 15, 16, 17, 22 and December 2, 3,4,5, 6; and 10:00 AM on November 18,19, 20, 21.
      • It is recommended that all members of your party register together at the Grizzly River Run Disney FASTPASS location to help ensure that everyone receives a Disney FASTPASS ticket to the event.
      • This is an all-ages event. However, all participating Guests ages 3 and older must be valid Annual Passholders on the day of the event. Children under 3 may attend the event as long as there is space available and they are accompanied by an adult (age 18 or over) with a valid Disney FASTPASS ticket. Children under 3 will not receive an ornament.
      • A valid Annual Passport is required to receive a Disney FASTPASS ticket to a Passholder show and the accompanying holiday ornament.
      • One ornament and one event Disney FASTPASS ticket for each registered Passholder on each event day will be distributed at the Grizzly River Run Disney FASTPASS location, while supplies last.
      • Passholders will not receive a holiday ornament with a Disney FASTPASS ticket for any of the general audience shows.

        • More information

This and That

In Tomorrowland, Innoventions’ new THOR meet-and-greet is officially open and new banners announce the arrival of Thor on the building’s exterior along with a couple of the existing Iron Man Tech banners.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

A new ASIMO banner is also up
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

New signage at the entrance announces Thor as well
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Reworked Iron Man Tech graphics
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

Over in Downtown Disney, construction at the new Starbucks location is still moving along slowly.
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites
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Weekly News & Information Round-Up
Weekly Theme Park Hours
November 11-17, 2013
[B]Disneyland Park[/B] [B]California Adventure[/B]
Monday:
9 am – 9 pm
Tues.-Thurs.:
10 am – 8 pm
Fri.-Sun.:
9 am – 12 am 		Monday:
9 am – 8 pm
Tues.-Thurs.:
10 am – 8 pm
Fri.-Sun.:
9 am – 10 pm
[CENTER]For a complete listing of theme park hours,
visit the Disneyland.com Theme Park Calendar[/CENTER]
[center]Closure and Refurbishment Schedule[/center]
[b][center]Disneyland Park[/center][/b]
  • [b]Big Thunder Mountain Railroad:[/b] Closed for extensive refurbishment through February 2014.
  • [B]Dumbo the Flying Elephant:[/B] Closed through November 14 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Storybook Land Canal Boats:[/B] Closed December 2-12 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Casey Jr. Circus Train:[/B] Closed December 2-12 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Alice in Wonderland:[/B] Expected to close early 2014 to install permanent safety railing on outdoor ride portion.
[b][center]Disney California Adventure[/center][/b]
  • [B]Flik’s Flyers:[/B] Closed through November 14 for refurbishment.
  • [B]Disney Animation:[/B] Partially closed through November 12 for refurbishment.
[b][center]Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels[/center][/b]
  • Starbucks Coffee: New Starbucks store under construction in former BLINK by Wet Seal location. Opens this winter.
[center]holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites
A weekly look at projected crowd levels at the Disneyland Resort.[/center]

November 11-17, 2013

MON
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TUE
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WED
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THU
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FRI
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites
SAT
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SUN
holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

About This Week’s Estimates
Our Addictometer™ crowd estimates are designed to give you an idea of how busy the resort feels. These estimates are an average for the day — levels will go both higher and lower during the day. You’ve already helped these predictions by reporting your wait times in the Mouseaddict app. Thank you!

  • The holidays are here! This is traditionally the busiest time of year for Disneyland, and while California Adventure has shown it can now siphon guests from its older sibling, we expect that this Christmas season will be like all the rest – crowded walkways and jammed queues. Try to take deep breaths!
  • Hotels are not heavily booked until the latter part of the week, so early in the week may be your best bet for a visit.

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holidays, The holidays arrive at Disneyland with new offerings and returning favorites

[center]Headline Roundup
A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center]
  • Minnie Mouse and Disneyland horses participated in the 89th Annual Anaheim Halloween Parade (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Ex-Disneyland Cast Member plead guilty to planting dry ice bombs in park, sentenced to 36 days in jail. (LA Times)
  • Disney Parks and Resorts jumped 15% in operating income in Disney’s Q4 fiscal report. (Forbes)
  • Make-A-Wish children fly to Disneyland in inaugural flight of new Cars Land-themed Alaska Airlines plane. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Disney recently turned over day-to-day operation of its major new $1 billion MyMagic+ project to Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis (Orlando Sentinel)
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Andy is a Southern California native and a life-long fan of Disney theme parks and animation. From 2007-2016, Andy wrote the weekly Dateline Disneyland photo, news and opinion blog here on MiceChat. Today, Andy continues to produce occasional Dateline Disneyland articles and additional special guest content for MiceChat.
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