Happy Halloween!

Breakfast at Disneyland

Over at daveland today, he posted some old pics from Aunt Jemima's Pancake House. You can still visit this restaurant, although now it is known as Liberty Belle Terrace. Earlier this month, I was at the park early enough that I was able to get breakfast. I'm sure it's the Disney magic because I had three of the fluffiest pancakes around. I enjoyed sitting inside and looking out at the Rivers of America while the crowds were only trickling by. It was a wonderful experience. It's been 8 years since I last took the time for breakfast at Disneyland, but I don't plan on waiting another 8 years before doing it again.

Disneyland Hours Today

In case you were wondering, Disneyland closes at 5 PM today for a private party. Tomorrow, it goes back to the normal 10-9 PM hours during Monday through Thursday nights.

Around Disneyland

All the excitement lately has been the water going into Paradise Bay at DCA but over at Disneyland there is news too!

it's a small world closed today for the small world Holiday makeover.  Space Mountain will close on November 2nd to strip out Ghost Galaxy, only to reopen the very next day on November 3 as plain-old Space Mountain. Christmas decorations will be going up right away, at least on Main Street where it is prepped for the taping of the Disneyland portions of the Walt Disney World Christmas special November 7 through 9.

The first performance of "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009 and again at 6:30 p.m.  "Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks Spectacular is scheduled to start 9:25 p.m. that night.

For brand spankin' new entertainment at Disneyland, check out "Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!" which premieres on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. Additional show times are 12:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Halloween Treats at Disneyland

Besides all of the entertainment, there is also specially crafted edible treats this month at Disneyland.

Don't miss the Jack Skellington Coffin Dessert, Jack Skellington in the Box Cheesecake and Haunted Mansion Spoon Dessert at the French Market in New Orleans Square.

Cafe Orleans and Blue Bayou have a Hazelnut Tiramisu topped with pumpkin mousse.

Aroudn the park, also look for the chocolate Mickey Halloween cookie, cream topped pumpkin muffin, sliced pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake. There are also beverages like pumpkin spice latte and caramel apple cider!

Yum!

Holiday Time filming dates at Disneyland

Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort kicks off November 13, 2009. Like every year, filming for Disneyland portions of the Walt Disney World Christmas special will again occur early at Disneyland. It's expected that Saturday, November 7th and/or Sunday, November 8th should be the days.

If you come during that time, you will see the early Christmas decorations up around Main Street and a shorter version of the Holiday parade.

Disneyland Candlelight Procession Dinner Details

I know we are still into Halloween mode, but this is worth noting right away.

This year, the Candlelight Procession Dinner has become a D23 member exclusive event. That means, no reserved seats without joining D23 and purchasing a ticket to the event. You can still get to Disneyland early that day and stake out a seat for you and your loved ones.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: Check in begins at 10 a.m.
Location: Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif.
Tickets: Click here for tickets.
Cost: $275 per person

Included with the cost of your ticket:

• A one-day Disneyland park hopper ticket. (Ticket is good only for use on December 6, 2009 and must be used by ticket purchaser.)
• Private dinner and dessert inside Stage 17
• Exclusive holiday show featuring your favorite Disney characters
• Reserved seating for Candlelight Processional and Ceremony
• Behind-the-scenes presentation about Candlelight and Disneyland at the holidays — with a "sweet treat"
• Special gift for all guests from your friends at D23!