Winter is coming! Frozen is a year old and Disneyland is finally giving into guest demand with a lineup of new entertainment and attraction additions based on the hit animated film. Starting December 20, Frozen Fun will bring a variety of offerings to Disney California Adventure‘s Hollywood Land including a snow play area, a sing-along stage show, and character meet-and-greets as well as a new nighttime dance party. While most of the Frozen Fun avalanche will hit California Adventure, Disneyland will also get in on the action, including the addition of a new permanent Frozen-themed vignette in Fantasyland‘s classic Storybook Land Canal Boats. Meanwhile, the holidays continue at full steam into December with Candlelight lighting up the night over the weekend and a wonderful new gingerbread house at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Welcome back! We’re back after a taking a couple weeks off to enjoy a vacation break at Walt Disney World. We’ll have thoughts on the Vacation Kingdom of the World as well as Universal Orlando’s spectacular Wizarding World of Harry Potter in next week’s update. Until then, I’d like to extend a big thank you to Norman Gidney and the In the Parks crew for filling in with special Disneyland updates while we were away!

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland ResortDon’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!

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Welcome to Disneyland!

The holidays season continues as we move quickly into December…
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

New in the hub this year, little trees with little red ornaments. A cute festive touch.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Holiday wait times Saturday afternoon
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Meanwhile, California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street is as perfect a holiday escape as Main Street, U.S.A.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

New holiday edition of the Buena Vista Bugle is available
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A look at wait times Saturday afternoon
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Let it Glow

Over the weekend, Disneyland held its Candlelight Processional in Town Square.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Narrated by Beau Bridges, Candlelight lit up Main Street and Town Square in a beautiful pageant of light, music, and the story of Christmas.
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Thanks to our good friend David Daut for these great Candlelight photos.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Freezing Over

Late last week Disney much–rumored “Frozen Fun” event coming to the Disneyland Resort theme parks later this month. Officially opening January 7th, the line-up of entertainment and attraction overlays in both parks is set to mostly open by December 20, just in time for Christmas week, which is typically the resort’s busiest time of the year.
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While most of the Frozen Fun offerings will be available on a temporary basis, the village of Arendelle will be added permanently to Disneyland’s classic Storybook Land Canal Boats ride, replacing the Old Mill vignette, a classic scene based on the 1937 Silly Symphonies short.
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The Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train are currently closed while the Frozen additions are installed.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Meanwhile, in Fantasy Faire, the Tangled and Beauty and the Beast shows will go on hiatus while a new Frozen show is offered exclusively.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

The majority of the Frozen Fun offerings, however, will be found in Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land. With Mad T Party now closed, a new Frozen-themed “Freeze the Night” dance party will utilize the existing Mad T Party infrastructure. Work is now underway sanding, repainting, and re-dressing the Mad T Party setup.
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The art deco entryway to the “Hollywood Studios” part of Hollywood Land is getting a repaint and renaming.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

The Mad T Party entry portal will be repurposed and repainted to match a Frozen theme.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Lots of simple repainting and redressing underway. This doesn’t exactly look like a big-budget affair.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

In Stage 17, an Olaf-themed snow play area will open up along with an Olaf meet-and-greet, merchandise and food offerings.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

And over at the Muppet*Vision Theater, the Muppets have been evicted for a new Frozen sing-along stage show. There’s no word on if the Muppets will ever return following the run of the Frozen Fun event. With some Muppet-themed props in the queue already removed, it doesn’t seem likely.
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Over in the Disney Animation building, the Toy Story Zoetrope is gone to clear out the Character Closeup space for a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa.
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With Anna and Elsa at California Adventure, their Fantasyland-based meet-and-greet is expected to close.
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Not anymore!
Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun is currently set to run from January 16 through May 15, 2015, with early openings of most features starting December 20. With Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary launching on May 15, expect Frozen Fun to get a “due to popular demand”-style extension and be incorporated into Disneyland’s anniversary offerings… that is, assuming the Frozen Fun offerings are a the runwaway hit with the public that Disney is expecting them to be.
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Refurbishment Roundup

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[center]Royal Remodel[/center]
Back in Disneyland, the Royal Courtyard is still closed for reconstruction. The doors to the courtyard were completely closed on Friday, blocking any views of the work underway.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

[center]Mark Twain[/center]
Nearby, the Mark Twain is back on the Rivers of America after a nice refurbishment.
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The boat really looks great.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

[center]Food Fixes[/center]
In Fantasyland, the outdoor vending cart across from the Village Haus is back after a total rebuild.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

[center]Canal Closure[/center]
Meanwhile, Casey Jr. and Storybook Land are closed while Frozen moves in…
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Tarps are up to block views of construction
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

[center]In Crust We Trust[/center]
And over in Disney California Adventure, the Bakery Tour is still closed for its major remodel.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Dateline Disneyland
Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Give some Disney magic this year!
It’s officially December and as the clock rapidly counts down to Christmas, we’re here to make shopping for the Disney fan on your list a breeze. With so many great movies, books, and music from Disney and Marvel over the last year, there’s something for everybody here in our annual holiday gift guide. So, sit back and check off some names from your shopping list!

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Hotel Holiday

New for this holiday season, the Grand Californian Hotel has a really fantastic gingerbread house display in the main lobby.
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Designed to look like the hotel itself, the gingerbread house is really great and hopefully the start of a new tradition for the hotel.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Wonderful little details and a great fireplace effect
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Special holiday snacks and drinks are available nearby.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Special souvenir box for the bread
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Hotel is decked out for the holidays as well.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

This one isn’t real, but it’s still a great display at the entrance to the Disneyland Hotel.
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Trader Sam’s is celebrating the season as well…
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Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort

Frozen Fun, Candlelight lights up the holidays as Frozen Fun takes over the Disneyland Resort
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Weekly News & Information Round-Up
Weekly Theme Park Hours
December 8-14, 2014
[B]Disneyland Park[/B] [B]California Adventure[/B]
Mon.-Wed.: 9 am – 10 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 11 pm
Fri.-Sun.: 8 am – 12 am		 Mon.-Thu.: 9 am – 8 pm
Fri.-Sun.: 8 am – 11 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]
  • Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train: Closed December 1-18 for refurbishment.
  • Fantasyland Fruit Cart: Reopening unknown.
  • Matterhorn Bobsleds: Closed January 5-May 13 for refurbishment.
  • Haunted Mansion: Closed January 12-22 to remove holiday overlay.
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Closed January 12-February 5 for refurbishment.
  • Splash Mountain: Closed January 12-April 2 for refurbishment.
  • Snow White Grotto and Wishing Well: Closed January 12-April 30 for refurbishment.
  • Peter Pan’s Flight: Closed January 12-May 7.
[b][center]Disney California Adventure[/center][/b]
  • Bakery Tour: Closed through January 16 for refurbishment.
  • Toy Story Midway Mania!: Closed December 8-11 for refurbishment.
  • Soarin’ Over California: Closed January 6-May 14 for refurbishment.
  • World of Color: Dark January 7-March 12 for refurbishment.
  • Luigi’s Flying Tires: Closed January 12-December 1, 2015 for conversion to new attraction.
  • Muppet*Vision 3D: Dark indefinitely while theater is used for Frozen-themed show.
  • [B]Blue Sky Cellar:[/B] Closed indefinitely.
[b][center]Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort Hotels[/center][/b]
    None.
Tomorrowplan Crowd Estimates for Disneyland Resort from Mouseaddict

December 8-14, 2014

Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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  • Even the recent rain hasn’t dampened the crowd levels, so don’t expect the moderate rain this week to provide respite.
  • Hotels this year aren’t filling up as early as they have in the past. You can find 25-30% off online at many Good Neighbor hotels.
  • There’s a lot of Christmas red in those meters — activate the Tomorrowplan feature in Mouseaddict to see crowd projections all the way through the holiday, and plan ahead.

The free Mouseaddict app for iPhone and iPad features more than five dozen categories of searchable resort information, weather forecasts, park and show schedules, the latest news and articles from MiceChat, and more. Download free on the App Store or at mouseaddict.com.

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[center]Headline Roundup
A quick look at noteworthy Disney theme park headlines from around the web.[/center]
  • Disneyland Resort Cast Members have given nearly $2.2 million to local nonprofits since 1997 (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Disney has unveiled new Fantasmic! dining packages, available starting December 12. (Disney Parks Blog)
  • Disney has teamed up with TCM to refresh Walt Disney World’s classic Great Movie Ride and launch classic Disney programming (Orlando Sentinel).
OK! That wraps up this week’s edition of Dateline Disneyland! Are you ready to Freeze the Night? Or have you already had your fill of Frozen fun? Join the discussion and let us know in the comments section below!

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Thanks for reading. See you at Disneyland!
[B]- Andy[/B]
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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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