I disagree on both counts. I'd rather they didn't open up the next level yet, I still have 4 1/2 stages to complete in the volcano area...and I am really enjoying the Christmas event.

The cap for event tokens is 2000!! I also agree with Colleen, love this event and they would not open a new world in the middle of an event!!

I also think that you should be able to purchase a restock Stockings with Tokens as well as Hammers Multipliers and Stars

stockpile tokens and collections in all the areas. that way when a new area opens you have lots to work with.

For those of us who have completed the world and are collecting lots of money, stars, etc., can we PLEASE be able to use them in the next venue. We want to keep playing so we can send friends gifts, sacks, etc, so don't discourage us by not letting some or all of this revert to the next level. THANKS! This is a great game and I don't want to lose interest!

Emily, any gold, stars or multipliers that you win are always available to use on any stage that you play. The tokens are area specific, but you can cash them in for multiplier to use on the next stage.
Patricia, when you have finished all available stages, go back and build up your tokens and collections in each of the areas. That way, when the new stage opens you have a large supply to use.

Lisa, just play as you do. Whats the hurry to get to the next area? As you see the people that just have to be first to get there then have nothing to do but sit and wait. Its not a contest, who cares who gets there first? Just play and have fun.. :)

I've never complained I have nothing to do, and I seriously doubt I ever would. I can always find something to occupy my time, if I ever collect all the bananas before an update. I'd go back into all the different stages and try to make sure I had a full complement of all the tokens and collection items for every single area, to help me out later on.