[Other] Candy Cane dates listed

[DisneyFan28]

Disneyland’s fresh candy canes return Friday - Around Disney : The Orange County Register

So the dates are random..
and only 2 candy canes a person?
I apologize if this is old news

[ryanvalle]

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Is there something unique about their candy canes? Like is it crazy yummy or something?

[SCUBAbe]

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Is there something unique about their candy canes? Like is it crazy yummy or something?

no, it's just fun watching them get made. They taste like any other candy cane.

[Dr. Earkid]

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I think they taste so much better than regular store bought candy canes.

[SCUBAbe]

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I think they taste so much better than regular store bought candy canes.

my view may be a bit distorted. I don't normally eat peppermint flavored stuff and I never eat store bought candy canes, but they didn't taste all that different/special/over the top to me. They tasted like peppermint candy.

[PirateMickey]

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I don't normally eat peppermint flavored stuff and I never eat store bought candy canes, but they didn't taste all that different/special/over the top to me.

Yeah, we usually buy them, but rarely eat them. Nothing special taste wise. We got eight last year but only opened one.

The rest (as well as others from previous years) are on display on our Christmas tree.

They make fine Christmas ornaments!!! (and special ones, too!)

Merry Christmas!!!

[marqueemark]

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Thanks for posting this.

[ExCandyMaker]

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IF, and a big IF, you can get them when they are still slightly warm, they are like no other candy cane. If they're not warm ( and they usually are not by the time the guests can get to them) they are still much fresher and the peppermint more intense than a store bought candy cane, which could be months old.

[roxy72]

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Fantastic, thanks for posting this!

So do I need to line up at the Candy Palace right upon opening on the 20th? I want to be sure I can get a ticket for one of these. Also- when you get a ticket- do you still wait for an hour+ for it to get made, or can you come back and claim your candy later?

[Gino USMC]

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Thats awesome. I wish I could be there to get one.

[M&M Daddy]

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Sees Candy used to sell boxes of their own candy canes at Christmas time, but hasn't done so in a number of years. I don't know if it was just that they were fresher or what, but they were *so much better* than the regular drugstore type.

Although I have a preference for thin canes that you can just stick in your mouth over the big "break and eat" size like at DLR I'd certainly buy one to try if given the opportunity. Wonder if they'll still be making them the week after Christmas, when we'll be making our next trip.

[DisneyFan28]

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YW all

Luckly the 20th is a day im headed out to the park
is this a seperate paid event?

[Dr. Earkid]

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YW all

Luckly the 20th is a day im headed out to the park
is this a seperate paid event?

Not a separate event. Something they do every year at the Candy Palace. It's one of our favorite traditions.

[Mac Daddy]

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They are making c canes this morning. I walked up and got the last candy cane in the first batch, but they said there was at least one more batch to come this morning. These things are BIG and they wrap them in bubble wrap. There was only a short line when I walked up, but the people in front of me said something about having a ticket.

[Mac Daddy]

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I watched the bakers work for about 45 minutes on batch #2 and after all of their hard work, something went wrong and they had to trash it. It's really hot in there and what a bummer to work so hard and not have anything to show for it. Batch #3 should be done around noon for those with tickets. The tickets were being passed out about an hour before they were ready.

[ExCandyMaker]

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I watched the bakers work for about 45 minutes on batch #2 and after all of their hard work, something went wrong and they had to trash it. It's really hot in there and what a bummer to work so hard and not have anything to show for it. Batch #3 should be done around noon for those with tickets. The tickets were being passed out about an hour before they were ready.

Wow what a bummer. The guys working there these days have been at it for a long time, I wonder what happened.

[roxy72]

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I watched the bakers work for about 45 minutes on batch #2 and after all of their hard work, something went wrong and they had to trash it. It's really hot in there and what a bummer to work so hard and not have anything to show for it. Batch #3 should be done around noon for those with tickets. The tickets were being passed out about an hour before they were ready.

So when you get a ticket, do you have to wait around or can you come back later to claim your candy cane?

[justjohn]

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you have to wait.

[Mac Daddy]

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you have to wait.

I think Justjohn is right. When the canes are actually done, you should be there to pick them up. When I was there, there was a two candy cane limit per person, and they didn't want you getting back into line again. There was also a stand by line if you didn't have a ticket, and that's how I was able to walk up at the end of batch #1 and get one.

The whole process looked pretty tough on the bakers/confectionaires. (Not sure what their official job title is.) They needed to have a break after each batch as it looks like it is very warm in there while they are waiting for the mixture to cool. Two of the guys were getting a great workout pulling and smashing the taffy-like melted sugar/syrup glob as it cooled. I was wondering why they don't crank out more of these during the holidays, but I guess I found my answer. It seemed like a very hot and time consuming job to hand make these candy canes. I took a few shots and I'll try to have them up tonight or tomorrow.

[NikNak]

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just wanted to share that the candy canes can be found over at DCA too. I went into the candy store there last night just to browse and there were at least 3 or 4 in the case...I assume they must save a few to send over there to sell. So if you miss the day they are making them at Disneyland, check over at DCA.