Hi Michael!
You have certainly picked an awesome time to make a Disneyland trip!
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are Magical and full of cheerful surprises and festive decor at every turn!
Both sets of dates you are considering in December are extremely popular times to visit the Parks and because each set of dates is relatively close to the other, I really don't think there will be much of a difference in terms of entertainment, attraction, meal and show offerings.
Make sure to be on the lookout for special holiday menus at
Disneyland Resort restaurants and book your
dining reservations up to 60 days in advance.
Also, keep an eye out for special holiday merchandise and souvenirs that make each trip to the Happiest Place on Earth, a memorable experience.
A good place to start is by checking out the
Disney Parks blog.
The Disney Parks blog is a perfect resource with all the latest news about Disney Parks.
At this time, there have been no official announcements regarding "Paint the Night".
As you may recall, Paint the Night quickly became a fan favorite after making its debut as part of the Disneyland 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration.
It ran through September 5, 2016 and returned on select nights during the holiday season last year.
However, with the return of the electrifying
Main Street Electrical Parade, no plans have been announced to bring back the Paint the Night parade.
But please, don't feel let down! The World of color is awesome...beautifuly wrttena v