Originally Posted By zinaclinger Many of us will be visiting when the holiday decorations and special touches will be going up throughout the park. But, like myself, I have only been to the park once before during the holidays. I don't want to miss a thing this year when I go with my 8 year old son. We will arrive Nov. 19th. Please share all the little details at DL and DCA that will make our visit magical. We welcome all of your notations.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee If it is up and running when you are there you would love Santas Reindeer Round-up it is wonderful. There are Reindeer, Santa, Mrs. Clause, and Elves we loved it last year and so did our DS who was 9 at the time. Its a great place to take a family photo for Christmas with Santa Clause. I hope that you have a wonderful trip! Enjoy!
Originally Posted By ssturgeo The Christmas Parade..Cinderellas stepmother and two stepsisters are soooo funny! After the fireworks it snows on Main Street, Small World Mall, and NOS while White Christmas plays. Gingerbread men at the Blue Ribbon Bakery, Candy Canes at the Candy Palace (and candy cane fudge with the broken pieces!) Santa's Reindeer Roundup at Big thunder Ranch is fun...no matter how old!! Entertainment, songs, audience involvement from the stage, cookie decorating, coloring sheets, live reindeer, and a visit with Santa. Characters usually there also for pictures, autographs, etc. Take time to really take in the decorations in New Orleans Square...Courtyard of the Angels with the poinsettas on the steps is a great photo op! And the Toon Town Christmas Tree is so cute. Jack and Sally in the Haunted Mansion...Small World Holiday...and all of the resort hotels and grounds also are worth seeing.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Snow on Main Street. Get there early for a good spot! The only other place I can think of that has not been mentioned is in California Adventure, they have a version of Santa decked out in his California vacation suit. Very Cute!
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I've only been to Disneyland at Christmas time once, but I have my favorites. First the Christmas Parade. I love the toy solders and reindeer the most. Get a cup of hot chocolate and gingerbread man from Blue Ribbon Bakery and enjoy the show. Don't forget the Fireworks ans snow after. It's A Small World is done differantly for Christmas, decorations and music both. The lights out front at night are THE BEST. All the decorations are so pretty everywhere, the tree on Main Street is gorgeous. California Adventure has a beach party Christmas show that is fun.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Bring Kleenex for the fireworks and snow... If you're a mushpot like me! And don't forget to wander DTD after dark... It may be a bit early in the season when you're there, but the street musicians will probably be playing their holiday selections. Combined with the decorations, the atmosphere is WONDERful!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe >>> Bring Kleenex for the fireworks and snow... If you're a mushpot like me! <<< I know exactly what you mean Wonderingalice! I know I've told this story before on here, but..... We went to Disneyland one year right after my grandmother passed away. We thought about cancelling the trip because I was devastated. My grandmother and I were very close and she lived next to me my entire life and she was more like another mother than a grandmother. She was a very special lady indeed! Anyhow, my husband thought it would be good for us to get away and talked me into going, especially since Disneyland has always been our family's "happy place." We were watching the Christmas fireworks program and I remember standing there feeling lost. It was a cold night and my hubby was cuddling me to keep me warm and my daughter was snuggled up to me, yet I still felt very alone. I had tears running down my cheeks. Then I heard the "grandmotherly" voice of the narrator as the snow began to fall and a warmth and peace came over me that I can't explain. It felt like my grandmother was surrounding me everywhere. Everything else faded out except my family who were there holding me, the tremendous feeling of overpowering love as the "snow" fell, and time just stood still. It will be a moment that I will never forget. I still can't watch the fireworks & snow without crying and telling my grandmother how much I love and miss her. Even the thought of that moment brings tears to my eyes. For me, it was a gift from heaven. LOL...so you are definitely NOT the only mushpot.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Oh, mickeynewe! You just got me good, honey... *HUGS* What a wonderful moment!! For me, it's not specific to one woman in my life, but to all the Christmases throughout my life - childhood especially. I hear the music, witness the playful and dramatic spectacle of the fireworks, and like you, I hear the narrator's voice and all of the warmth and love and miracles of past holidays come rushing through me... and that's it. I'm a goner.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee wonderingalice & Mickeynewe, Ok now you both have me tearing up especially since I just got a huge hug from Mickeynewe. I guess that being a mushpot is wonderful cause I always cry. LOL DH thinks Im silly but its all good. Hugs to you both along with a big smile! )
Originally Posted By Lady Yo Ho Don't forget to spending some time listening to the carolers in victorian garb Main Street.
Originally Posted By zinaclinger OKay...the first year I was there and saw the fireworks and the snow dropped I too began to cry. It is all so magical...........especially through a child's eyes. My son was about 5 or 6 then and I was so excited for HIM to be there. The first time I went to DL I was 35. So, for him to be there and experience this at such a young and vulnerable age was very special. I get the same way about the parades. I think it's more than being a mushpot. I think it's being on of those people who feels real emotions. Ther is nothing wrong with that.
Originally Posted By zinaclinger OKay...the first year I was there and saw the fireworks and the snow dropped I too began to cry. It is all so magical...........especially through a child's eyes. My son was about 5 or 6 then and I was so excited for HIM to be there. The first time I went to DL I was 35. So, for him to be there and experience this at such a young and vulnerable age was very special. I get the same way about the parades. I think it's more than being a mushpot. I think it's being on of those people who feels real emotions. There is nothing wrong with that. We should wear our "mushpottiness" with PRIDE!! BTW, I really love nice and soft gingerbread cookies, does any of either of th eplaces mentioned have "soft" cookies? Thanks!
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself Hi My name is Cheshire Cat and I too, am a mush pot. I cry at the folgers coffee comercials where someone comes home on christmas morning, I cry at tv shows, and now i am crying thinking about getting to go to the DL holidays this year. I have never been, and apparently I need to pack the kleenex.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Another Mush Pot here...last year was my first time seeing the snow, hearing White Christmas, etc. Yep, the tears flowed!! And, I know they will again this year...heck, I can get teary just walking through the gates the first day! Thought I was the only one who could cry at TV commercials!! That's okay, I wear my heart on my sleeve with pride!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice You're going to LOVE it, ImNotAllThereMyself!! ssturgeo... Funny but true from last year... Mr. Alice and I were watching the fireworks on Main Street and I'm smiling and crying nearly all the way through... White Christmas comes on... The lights come up and the snow's falling along with my happy tears... This really sweet young woman looks over at me with a smile and says, "Awwwwww... I cried the first time I saw them, too!" My blubbering response...? "Yeah, but this is my third year!" *LOL* Yep... Real emotions - there's nothing better!
Originally Posted By nk28 hi everyone I was wondering where are the better places to view the fireworks and snow from? I've told my daughters about it snowing after the fireworks are finished and they are so excited about seeing this...any suggestions?
Originally Posted By ssturgeo I watched from both Main Street and New Orleans Square and the Small World Mall...Main Street was more crowded..as was NOS...guess Small World Mall was my favorite! At least it is probably where I will head this year the first night.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice It definitely seems like the snow is best at the Small World Mall... We enjoy that spot and Main Street the most. To me, NOS seems a bit 'detached.'
Originally Posted By nk28 small world it is then...thanks for the feedback! I've heard they have christmas music and decorations on at the small world ride soon...we're going from nov. 12 to nov. 18 and I was wondering if the christmas stuff is up at that time?
