Originally Posted By wonderingalice You're in good shape, nk28! riderefurbs.com shows IASW reopening on November 9!
Originally Posted By nk28 all right!! oh man my girls are going to be soooo excited! this is their first trip and only my second (I was like 7 or 8 when I went the first time). has anyone seen the disney princess fantasy faire? any info for this one?
Originally Posted By wonderingalice You might want to keep that Kleenex handy for IASW, too... It's gonna knock your socks off... SO beautiful!! Haven't seen the Princess Fantasy Faire, but from Darkbeers photos, it looks like a lot of fun for little girls!
Originally Posted By nk28 I can't wait!! I saw some of darkbeers photos and was trying to explain it to my girls. I love these boards because I'm able to describe some of the things we'll see when we go! the more I describe the things here to my girls, the more excited we ALL get about going any other suggestions for things to see while we're there?
Originally Posted By wonderingalice It's great here, isn't it?! I was so thrilled when I first discovered this site, and yes... We learn SO much here from the experiences of others. It's addictive! When you're at Disneyland, definitely walk through New Orleans Square after dark, the Christmas decorations are gorgeous. And with IASW, be sure and ride it at least once after dark, too... It takes on a whole different MAGIC when the outside lights come on.
Originally Posted By nk28 I'll definitely check those out. I've noticed a lot of talk about strollers available...would a 6 1/2 year old or a 5 1/2 year old fit in them? also, should we grab a couple strollers when we get there in the morning or can we wait until later in the day to get one?
Originally Posted By mickeynewe where does Darkbeer have the pics posted? I would love to see them to see if my 13-year old princess would like it or not.
Originally Posted By nk28 hi mickeynewe...check out "Photos from 10/8-12 = Sun Wheel has Barf Bags,more" topic in the DL General discussion board darkbeer has a link to the pics in this one. they look awesome!! (I'm going to show my girls later this afternoon)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^*LOL* That just struck me as funny... "Go see the princesses - they're with the barf bags." ;-)
Originally Posted By nk28 lol...you know I didn't think of that until you pointed it out! hehe..I gotta tell that one to my girls they still can't get over the fact that Disney has their own barf bags..let alone we have to go see the princesses at the barf bags! hehe
Originally Posted By wonderingalice *LMAO* Hmmmmmm... I wonder if the princesses ever ride in the swinging cars on the Sun Wheel... ;-)
Originally Posted By tinkerbell77 Ok I am also going to see DL during the holidays. I will definetly bring the Kleenex. I cry at everything, and this will be our first trip to see the holiday decorations. Is the reindeer round up all day long or only at certian times? Also does EE change during this time? I agree this site is the best. I have learned so much! Thanks to all of you who share your knowledge with us. Cant wait only 49 more days!
Originally Posted By dl1956 hey nk28, if you've never seen IASW with xmas lights before, I'd suggest that, if possible, for your first view of the lighted facade, try to find out from DL Information what time the lighting ceremony is scheduled and be there for it. It's just a brief little countdown, then the lights pop on.
Originally Posted By nk28 thanks dl1956 can I find out once we get to Disney or is this something to check into before we go?
Originally Posted By dl1956 You probably need to check when there, as the ceremony is timed for the gathering darkness. btw, I think there may also be a similar countdown for the Main Street lights, not sure tho.
Originally Posted By nk28 hey that sounds really cool...thanks we're down to 25 days! any other suggestions to check out? We will have a 10 yr old, 6 1/2 yr old and a 5 1/2 yr old on this trip and I'm trying to find things all three will enjoy
Originally Posted By Lisann22 1. Tree light ceremony on Main Street each day. 2. Small World lighting each day. I think it's usually around 5:45pm. 3. I hope they bring back the light show they did every 15 minutes last year on the Small World facade. 4. Christmas Parade 5. Christmas Round Up in Big Thunder Ranch. Watching the kids dance with the band, coloring, decorating the cookies, petting the animals, visiting Santa. I sure hope Miss. Chris is back. 6. Get your Christmas ears, they were SO cute last year. 7. The Christmas decorations and trees inside the 3 Disney hotels. 8. Pictures with Santa at the Grand and Disneyland Hotels, along with Surfing Santa in DCA. 9. Goofy as Santa in ToonTown. 10. Spend time just walking around checking out all the decorations in each land. 11. Fireworks and the snow on Main Street - so so special. I've told my story about my '03 Nov trip with my dad and grandma so no need to do that again. <sniff sniff> 12. New Orleans Square decorations just beautiful. 13. Downtown Disney window shopping and listening to the bands. 14. The Carolers at DL. 15. Stand on Main Street and watch the Candlelight Procession if you are there that particular weekend. So many neat little things to do during the holidays. Mainly I suggest just "slowing it down" a notch for a day or two and really absorbing the atmosphere.
Originally Posted By debtee ^ I agree Lisa! We have done everything on your list except #15 and it's all Magical!
Originally Posted By fidoprincess Okay, for those of you that cry (esp. reading Mickeynewes story-yes, made me cry just reading it!) I will warn you that I didn't even make it past Main Street at the holidays without crying!! As soon as I saw all the shops and the tree walking down Main Street holding my family's hands, I got all choked up and the tears started-lol. They were such happy tears but I surprised myself and my poor DH had no idea what to make of it, kept asking me what was wrong! Just a little warning too about the Reindeer. You can not pet them! My kids were disappointed because we thought you could and when we got there, the fence is extra high so you can look but not touch.
