disney at christmas

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

..and I have to say ..Goofonthehighseas does GREAT photos, an thanks to her/him I got some awesome pointers on photography with my new Nikon, and you know what goofy? I been really branching out and its thanks to you!!!!

Thank you very much Sara! You have really improved and are coming to realize the truth that it is not the camera but the photographer

Roger, Mike, RedRosePrincess and Porturican - the clarity in these photos is astounding, making it so easy to see some of the wonderful details of the decorations. The colors really do just jump out!

Roger's NOS pictures are exquisite, RedRosePrincess' ToonTown tree photo is amazing and vibrant, Porturican's family photo in the sleigh is just adorable, and Mike's ornament photo is sparkly and dazzling!!

Thank you very much Sherry Love everyone's contributions here.

 

[billwendy]

So far I have eaten the shortbread snowman and the peppermint ice cream in the candycane/chocolate cone!!!!

Last night someone told me I HAVE to get some peppermint fudge!!!!

Also, right now they have sourdough bread in the shape of a turkey!!!!

 

[goldies 5]

I just want to say thanks too! to everyone who thoughtfully contributes here.
Sherry, I am so happy for you that you got a mini trip.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I have a picture request for our photographers. I would like to see the christmas time Mickey ears (the ones that you can have your name put on) please?

 

[Sherry E]

So true, Sherry! I think I've gone back and review the entire thread over last month, and have loved it! We have never been to DLR during the holiday season, and had no idea what to expect...even better than I imagined, and we're not even there yet! Everyone on here (and of course, you) has been so helpful and has such wonderful pictures and info.
Thank you all!

MinnieMama09 - Thank you for the kind words. You will have a fantastic time! I think most of us who have been to DLR during the holidays can agree that even though we have been there and taken our own photos, etc., looking at everyone else's photos sort of re-invigorates us and inspires us to want to get back. Basically, no matter how many times we go or look at our own photos, somehow seeing other people's photos and noticing things we had never noticed before makes it seem like we are looking at a whole new place where we have never been! As much as we have all seen in the photos in this thread, there is really soooooooo much more to see. For example, I had no clue that Plaza Inn changes its paintings (inside the restaurant, at the entry way) to winter scenes until Mary Jo pointed it out to me. That's something I never would have noticed.

There are so many detals and window displays and merchandise and treats to see. So many trees and wreaths and ornaments...so little time!

Here Here! BEST THREAD EVER!

Woo hoo! Best Thread Ever! Might I add, I don't think there is anything nearly as magical and festive (thread-wise) over on those other message boards! I've looked, and I don't see anything that comes close to this Christmas thread! Heck, I don't even see any threads like this one on the WDW side of this board. I was shocked, because WDW has so many holiday things to cover - I was sure there would be one master thread with tons of photos and info, but if there is, I haven't seen it.

Thank you very much Sherry Love everyone's contributions here.

You're welcome! We do have some great contributors!

So far I have eaten the shortbread snowman and the peppermint ice cream in the candycane/chocolate cone!!!!

Last night someone told me I HAVE to get some peppermint fudge!!!!

Also, right now they have sourdough bread in the shape of a turkey!!!!

Woo hoo! billwendy - I am so glad that you are diving right into the treats!! I love that peppermint ice cream and the shortbread snowman! It sounds like you are having a great time! I remember when you were in the early planning stages of this trip, so it's awesome to see it come to fruition and read that things are going well!

wonderful!

I agree!

I just want to say thanks too! to everyone who thoughtfully contributes here.
Sherry, I am so happy for you that you got a mini trip.

Thank you, goldies 5! I'm happy I got a mini-trip too! It was a 'bonus trip,' basically - not one that was planned way in advance, and not one that I was even sure would happen. I needed to get my AP - that was the root of the whole thing. It was enough to give me a good taste of the season and get me excited for the main trip in December! It will be even more Christmasy in December!!

 

[Sherry E]

I have a picture request for our photographers. I would like to see the christmas time Mickey ears (the ones that you can have your name put on) please?

Good thinking! There are some wild holiday ears this year - the candy cane ears are hilarious because they stick straight up off the top of one's head!


Also, good thinking by PHXscuba about posting the rough times of day when certain crowd scenes were shot - I forgot to mention that yesterday!

 

[where's_my_prince]

i believe i posted some christmas mickey ears, earlier in the thread i just dont remember what page!

 

[where's_my_prince]

found them!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

i believe i posted some christmas mickey ears, earlier in the thread i just dont remember what page!

I saw those ones, they were of the candy canes and santa hat with mickey ears and they are supper cute. I'm talking about the ones that you can have your name embroidered onto.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

found them!

I totally missed this one!! Thank you

 

[lapdwife]

We're going tomorrow after school (depending on how bad this newly acquired cold beats me up) for the flag ceremony at 4:30, tree lighting at 5, parade at 5:30..dinner... and possibly fireworks (dd is begging for those)...will anyone else be there?

 

[Funball]

I think we should make this thread the Disneyland Christmas super thread!

 

[smile4stamps]

Are there any other holidayish drinks to be had besides hot chocolate? I am lactose intolerant so can't do the hot cocoa but love the thought of sitting waiting for fireworks with a toasty drink!

I'm thinking cider or something like that?

Thanks!

 

[Sherry E]

Are there any other holidayish drinks to be had besides hot chocolate? I am lactose intolerant so can't do the hot cocoa but love the thought of sitting waiting for fireworks with a toasty drink!

I'm thinking cider or something like that?

Thanks!

There may be cider somewhere. There are things like peppermint mocha drinks but you may not be able to have those, either.

 

[kylie71]

I just gotta say.... I CANNOT WAIT TO GET THERE!!!

 

[Sherry E]

I just gotta say.... I CANNOT WAIT TO GET THERE!!!

Woo hoo!

 

[smile4stamps]

There may be cider somewhere. There are things like peppermint mocha drinks but you may not be able to have those, either.

Yeah anything like that usually has dairy, chocolate alone has dairy and then the base of the drink is milk... I can have soy milk but don't really like it

 

[where's_my_prince]

they have caramel apple cider

i don't know if the caramel has dairy though

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Getting myself all festive, I'm watching The Christmas Carol.

 

[smile4stamps]

they have caramel apple cider

i don't know if the caramel has dairy though

Caramel can have dairy but usually not enough to be an issue... Where might I find a caramel apple cider?