Extra Expensive Xmas at DL

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Actually went reading DL stuff today and saw this.

The third reason behind the new World of Color show is to soften the blow when the inevitable private parties begin at Disneyland during the Christmas season. We’ve explained in previous updates how the full-service Christmas offerings at Disneyland were in the crosshairs of the One Disney team based out of Orlando who want Disneyland to move to a private-party concept like that used at Disney World. Disneyland’s parties will force the Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe In Holiday Magic fireworks and snow shows to move to an extra-cost ticketed event, much like the HalloweenTime parties in October are now the only way to see the Halloween Screams fireworks and the Halloween parade.

The plan would be to offer the Soundsational Parade during the day before the parties along with the usual Remember fireworks on non-party nights, and then roll out the major Christmas entertainment only during the parties in the evenings. The good news is that much like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy running in October, the Holiday versions of Small World and Haunted Mansion would still be available to park visitors daily without purchasing an additional ticket to an evening Christmas party. And while Disneyland closes early in December to host Christmas parties, the crowds can move over to DCA where the new Christmas World of Color show will soften the blow of being kicked out of Disneyland. Or at least that’s the hope, and if the new show is good enough that plan might actually work.

WHAT THE WHAT?? I am absolutely shocked that they would even consider taking the Christmas parade, fireworks, and snow away from APers. Even a Scrooge like me adores Xmas night offerings at DL. Non-party nights feature Remember Fireworks?? In December??

Yes, I'm sure the WoC show will be fun. But no Disneyland on Xmas nights is just insane.

I have been considering getting our passes again this fall. Now thinking again.