Originally Posted By DOGWITKEYS I was in the magic kingdom this afternoon, and they had a giant crane behind the castle putting up the rest of the xmas lights. The crane has been there for a few days, but this was the first time I saw it operating, it towered way above the castle. Also, all of the Halloween decorations are up at main street. Jon
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Are they really putting up Christmas lights in August? Am I the only one who thinks this might be a little excessive?
Originally Posted By MPierce Doesn't everyone put up their Christmas lights, and Halloween decorations in August. Which reminds me I have to go get a pumpkin, then swing by the Christmas tree lot later this evening.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Are they really putting up Christmas lights in August? Am I the only one who thinks this might be a little excessive?>> Just because they're putting them up doesn't mean that they're going to light them tomorrow or even next week. They probably have to start early to finish in time. Haven't they already started putting up the Osborne Lights at the Studios?
Originally Posted By irishfan The Halloween Parties start next week, hence the decorations are going up.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey ^^^^^I bought my brand new grand-niece some Halloween outfits today. She'll have to wait a while to wear them at WDW, though - she's only 8 hours old .
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Thanks Sharon! I've already offered my babysitting services if mom and dad need to get away . She's going to have to get in line to go to WDW, though; her 3 year old cousin, who is my niece and godchild, has first dibs!
Originally Posted By mickeyboy43 I was wondering the same thing about why they are putting them up. But i suppose between Halloween and Thanksgiving there is no time, and its better to have construction/decor changes to all be going on at once rather than at separate times...
Originally Posted By DOGWITKEYS There are 6 days between the last Halloween party and the first Christmas party. Jon
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ I noted too, last year that some of the decorations went up at this time, and they in fact were taping the commercial to promote Christmas at Disneyland, so perhaps this year it's a WDW that they're taping the commercial?
