Originally Posted By bigm We were lucky enough to be there for the start of the new Christmas Season there. With them having Christmas, 50th , and thankgiving, it started to get busy by the weekend. There was so much going on. We were one of the first to get a chance to see the new fireworks and christmas parade. On Nov. 18, 2005, there was an extra special event happening at Disneyland. They were taping for the new Walt Disney World Christmas Special. They had a band there playing for one of the opening parts, plus they were taping the Christmas Parade. If you wanted to be in part of it, just show up at the times, but be prepared for being there along time. They had to do it repeated a few times for taping to get all the shots they wanted. This time, we made it for the band, so, look for us on tv on ABC. I think the band was Merciful Me with the song Rocking around the christmas tree. Oh, and the celebrity who was hosting for the parade was Ryan Secrest from American Idol so got a chance to see him there as well. It was a great time.. We didn't want to spend the 4 hours doing the christmas parade taping. Didn't want to loose that many hours of our disney visit.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP It is always such a debate isn't it, when you have so little time. I'm sure you enjoyed your choices!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 There always seems to be something different and interesting going on at Disneyland doesn't there? wendebird also posted that her family was there for the taping of the band, maybe you were standing by another LPer
Originally Posted By wendebird Yup, I was there for the Mercy Me taping. Where were you? We were next to the tree, behind the drummer. It would have been to the drummers right. A lady told my dh he stood out like a sore thumb (he's about 6' 2") & gave him a Mickey Santa hat & she gave me the new Mickey Santa ears to wear. I can't wait to see the special! They were filming in DCA on Monday & video taped my dh taking a picture of my dd9 in FFF. I also didn't stay for the taping of the parade. Wasn't Thursday & Friday just perfect days?
