Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE We Love The Parade...if anyone has a video of this years parade it would be wonderful if you could post it for us to see, the carolloers really touch our hearts as well, with the hustle and bustle of the crowds and the just wonderful atmosphere that THIS hAPPY brings, if only EVERYDAY WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD THIS WORLD WOULD BE...
Originally Posted By JobyCA65 Everything. While I am much more of a summer season guy...dig the hot weather, the surfing, etc....winter really is great at the park, especially the holiday season. The parade is something I still find enjoyable, the decorations, the lighting and colorful aspect of the park that becomes real crisp on a winter night. Though I prefer hot weather, I really don't mind a little cold weather and rain for a while, and it definitely brings a different feel to the park.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I like that when the park is open to 11 or midnight, you have more hours of nighttime operation this time of year than any other. I LOVE the park after dark, and this is the time of year (if it's open late) that you get the most after-dark time. I also love the Dickens carolers, some of the holiday-oriented snacks, and I'm looking forward to seeing the new LED-lit tree.
Originally Posted By SBSBelle22 The snowfall on Main Street. *happy tear* also I really love that they've put the "snow" on the castle.
Originally Posted By Megara We are hoping to visit next year in November to see the decorations. I must say the decorations, festive cheer and christmas things to buy is the big draw for us.
Originally Posted By sean-tyler They start putting up christmas deco. November 1st but their not all the way done until Wednesday before Thanksgiving.I would wait until the week after and the park will be all done up! Santa will be there with the Mrs. and theres not as many people. They have all the hours on Disneyland.com Normally I would be there right now but Son got strep! so I have to wait til next week
Originally Posted By jmuboy After just coming back from DL last week from my first visit ever at Christmas time, I have to say that I love everything about DL....and I love it even more at Christmas. All the elements work so well together to really create a special place at the holidays.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 The "ahhh" factor. Just walking under the berm and seeing Main Street and hearing the music sets me in an "ahhh" mood. The decoration in the windows on Main Street are amazing. Small World lit up at night. The special foods and goodies. Holiday Fireworks and the Parade. Ahhhh
Originally Posted By utahjosh The Small World lighting. Snow on Main Street. The Castle lighting and snow. Decorations on Main Street, New Orleans Square, and everywhere else, too. The Music, especially the Dickens Carolers. The Fireworks show
Originally Posted By EighthDwarf The Christmas tree in Town Square, the decorations in NOS, the snow, the background Christmas music on Mian Street, and the Nutcraker/Small World light show. (And it's interesting to see no one has mentioned the HM/nightmare overlay yet - are we getting tired of it??)
Originally Posted By Walter Elias I think the cool temperatures make waiting in line much nicer. People are generally in a better mood and the whole park takes on a real family atmosphere. This will be my family's first time to be at DL on Christmas day. I know it will be crazy busy, but we're looking forward to it. Since money is a little tight and we wanted to get away from relatives this year, the kids opted to make a DL trip our Christmas present to each other.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i have to say after seeing the new light show on the castle and going all the way down main st. to the castle with music and snow has to be my favorite part of the holidays at disneyland. it was so beautiful and memorizing and it brought tears to my eyes.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE LEMISFAN...it sure brings tears to my eyes as well, sure wish that we could be there this Christmas...really trying for next christmas...if you know anyone that can post videos of the streets and parades ect could you ask them to ..thanks from your friend the tink-mobile...say hi to murfsmum and beth for me oxox snow white says hi to, she was looking forward to meeting you this summer we just missed you, murfsmum was sad too but next time...bye for now..boy we love Disney at Christmas time...: )
Originally Posted By iamsally The music for the fireworks. "Can you remember, the smell of gingerbread?" makes me cry everytime. Even when I am watching the videos. (Missing it something fierce this year.)
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Oh Disneyland at Christmas time was so special. Only have been there once at that time, took our grandson. Have to do the same for our precious little granddaughter next year. The parade was great, the tin soldiers, dancing reindeer, snowmen...it was all fabulous. The snowfall on Main Street. Hot chocolate and gingerbread. The lights at night at Small World. All the pretty decorations, the tree and all the Christmas music.
