disney at christmas

[where's_my_prince]

man i love the chrsitmas fantasy parade!!! especially the little chubby snowmen/women so adorable

 

[JustAKid]

If DL is having a 2nd parade, mostly it will be during at night. But when I look at part of the Holiday schedule in November the last parade starts at 5:30pm. Around that time means that there will be some daylight during the day. In the past they had the 2nd parade started at 6:30pm. They moved the times back than from last year when the parade started at 3:30pm and 6:30pm. This year starts at 2:30pm and 5:30pm.

For me it takes around 6 1/2 or 7 hours to drive from Sac to DL with all the stops like gas and food. This doesn't include being in LA traffic. It would take another half an hour if I am stuck in the rush hour traffic during the busy times of the day.

Awesome, thanks again. We make the drive from here to Sacramento quite frequently so we know what to expect there - just was wondering how the drive afterwards was. I guess it's about the halfway point!

 

[Disney Dreams]

The Christmas Fantasy parade is one of those parades that you have to see BOTH during daylight and nighttime. It's just different (not in terms of what's in it, but when it all lights up.... wow!). It DOES take the same route as the other DL parades.

Also, I agree that Believe... in Holiday Magic is a great fireworks show. My favorite part is the few seconds that reach out to the kids of all ages (meaning adults too!) who celebrate Channukah, as there is nothing else Channukah in any of the Disney entertainment during December. It's a special moment in the fireworks show for us.

- Dreams

 

[tksbaskets]

The Christmas Fantasy parade is one of those parades that you have to see BOTH during daylight and nighttime. It's just different (not in terms of what's in it, but when it all lights up.... wow!). It DOES take the same route as the other DL parades.

Also, I agree that Believe... in Holiday Magic is a great fireworks show. My favorite part is the few seconds that reach out to the kids of all ages (meaning adults too!) who celebrate Channukah, as there is nothing else Channukah in any of the Disney entertainment during December. It's a special moment in the fireworks show for us.

- Dreams

Thanks for the info and the pictures. There has been some discussion here about watermarking photos. I like the last watermark because it doesn't detract from the beauty of the picture but still prevents hijacking the image. Did you just remove the fill on the text box?

TK

 

[Funball]

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[Goofy_Mom]

I'm dreaming of a rainy Christmas (not)

It's beging to look a lot like christmas. What's your favorite caraol, Mines the Christmas song and Silver Bells

 

[Sherry E]

I'm dreaming of a rainy Christmas (not)

It's beging to look a lot like christmas. What's your favorite caraol, Mines the Christmas song and Silver Bells

I'll admit - I really enjoy Christmas music! In fact, I love the fact that at DLR, you can hear different versions of holiday songs in the different lands - like jazz-influenced carols in NOS, western-ish holiday classics in Frontierland or Critter Country, calypso-style Yuletide favorites in Adventureland, etc.

I don't know that I could listen to holiday songs at any time other than during the season, but I love them when I do.

My favorite holiday songs have always been "O Holy Night" (lovely melody) and "Winter Wonderland." I also have a soft spot for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman" because I am a big fan of those Rankin-Bass Christmas clay-puppet specials that air every year!! I've loved those since I was a kid!

 

[disneylovingfamily:4]

oh I love Christmas music and movies!!!!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I do have a rule that I don't play christmas music until after Thanksgiving, same with decorations.

I had a CD from Disneyland with NOS christmas jazz music, but no longer. It has grown legs and walked away. The band was Bayou Brass and I hope they are around when I get there. They were very entertaining.

 

[where's_my_prince]

mines not really a christmas song but its a winter song it's "baby it's cold outside" the versions that's in the movie Elf =)

my other favorite "wonderful christmas time" by paul mccarthy =)

 

[mvf-m11c]

Time to post another Holiday pic.

 

[Naters]

Nice sharing and Piocs .......I enjoyed it.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

mines not really a christmas song but its a winter song it's "baby it's cold outside" the versions that's in the movie Elf =)

my other favorite "wonderful christmas time" by paul mccarthy =)

OMG, I love Baby, it's Cold Outside. I have two versions, one with Dean Martin and the other is the duet with Sammy Davis and Carmen (can't remember her last name)

 

[Sherry E]

I also like the song "Sleigh Ride," because it's bouncy and upbeat. I go back and forth between liking the bouncy, upbeat songs (like that and "Winter Wonderland") and the more melodic, moody, dramatic songs (like O Holy Night"). For example, "Silent Night" can be very beautiful and moving - depending on who is singing it. It has to be the right person with the right voice, or the right version of the song, and then it can give me goosebumps. Sometimes, if the singer is ridiculous, they can ruin the song.

And what the heck is the name of the Christmas song that U2 did years ago? I can totally hum the tune and recall most of the lyrics... Is it "Baby, Please Come Home"? Whatever it is, I like that too!

Aside from my deep and abiding love for anything involving Disney and Christmas, all the Rankin-Bass clay puppet holiday specials (can't wait for Disney Family Channel to start airing those next month!!), and the Peanuts shows, as for holiday movies....

where's_my_prince mentioned "Elf." "Elf" is a great movie. It's so endearing! I also love, love, love, love "Love Actually" - that is not only one of my favorite holiday movies, but one of my favorite movies. Period.

If you've never seen "Love Actually," see it!! It celebrates all kinds of love - not just romantic love. It's funny, touching and smart, and it's very well written and well-acted.

I like the classics such as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol," too.

 

[tksbaskets]

"Sleigh Ride" is one of my favs but my all time favorite is a duet with Bing Crosby and David Bowie Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth. If you haven't ever heard it it's worth buying on iTunes.

Enjoy this clip from the show it was on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

I love all the versions of A Christmas Carol but especially the George C Scott and Patrick Stewart versions.

 

[NewbieMouse]

It's a bit rare to hear, but I really like "The Christmas List" by Peggy Lee. I also love "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues.

 

[Sherry E]

Teresa - I love that Bowie/Crosby duet too! It reminds me of Christmas and of Bing Crosby's old holiday specials. I remember first watching that duet when it aired, thinking, "Hmmm...that's an odd pair!"

By the way, sort of off topic but sort of not off topic - maybe I should ask this over in the Halloween thread, but I was curious to know how you felt about Halloween Time at DLR and how it stacks up to Christmastime in your opinion. Now that you've done both and can make the comparison...do you agree with me in my sentiment that Halloween Time is extra fun and I love it, but it is lacking a certain bit of "magic" that Christmas time has by the ton? Christmas time is a whole separate level of magic (probably because it extends all over the entire Resort and not just in one park) that Halloween Time doesn't really come close to. OR, do you feel like some others on the DIS feel and think that Halloween is just as great as - or even better than - DLR at Christmas time?

 

[specialks]

Sherry, the song U2 sang is Christmas (Baby Please Come Home). It is actually from the 60s I think and the U2 cover is one of the most famous covers. I LOVE that song.
I am a Christian and Christmas is my favorite holiday! One of my favorite songs in Hark the Herald Angels Sing. I made my PTR title a play on the O Little Town Of Bethlehem song. The Messiah (concert) is also a favorite CD at Christmas time in our home!
I always want to try to wait until after Thanksgiving to start listening to Christmas music, but I never quite make it.

 

[Sherry E]

Sherry, the song U2 sang is Christmas (Baby Please Come Home). It is actually from the 60s I think and the U2 cover is one of the most famous covers. I LOVE that song.
I am a Christian and Christmas is my favorite holiday! One of my favorite songs in Hark the Herald Angels Sing. I made my PTR title a play on the O Little Town Of Bethlehem song. The Messiah (concert) is also a favorite CD at Christmas time in our home!
I always want to try to wait until after Thanksgiving to start listening to Christmas music, but I never quite make it.

specialks -

Thank you! I knew there was a "Baby, Please Come Home" in there somewhere!! That song has a very '60s feel to it but U2 did a great version of it.

I love "Hark" too. I also love "Angels We have Heard on High." I also love "The First Noel." I love it all!!

I have to agree - as much as I do love Halloween and really like a few of the other holidays, really my heart belongs to Christmas. When I was a kid it was a big deal to set up the Nativity scene every year. I would put the fake snow under the tree. I loved the whole thing. As I got older I loved decorating - like I used to love decorating the office at the old job I had and getting everything 'just so.'

I know a lot of people do not love Christmas - and may even resent it - because they feel pressured to give presents, cook large meals or do things for people. Even if I don't give or receive any presents....even if I don't go anywhere for the holiday and just sit at home....even if I do nothing but admire the decorations at neighbors' houses....even if I do nothing but listen to Christmas songs, drink hot cocoa, eat a holiday pastry/snack and watch Christmas TV shows, I still love it. I just adore the colors and the beauty of it all. I love the fun aspects of it like Santa and snowmen and gingerbread men. I love the decorations all over town. I love the smells such as peppermint, pine, gingerbread and cinnamon. I love the cool weather. I love it all.

So, for me, Christmas time combined with a DLR trip is the ultimate experience - it doesn't get much better than that!!



NewbieMouse, I've never heard The Pogues' song. I must give it a listen!!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Teresa - I love that Bowie/Crosby duet too! It reminds me of Christmas and of Bing Crosby's old holiday specials. I remember first watching that duet when it aired, thinking, "Hmmm...that's an odd pair!"

By the way, sort of off topic but sort of not off topic - maybe I should ask this over in the Halloween thread, but I was curious to know how you felt about Halloween Time at DLR and how it stacks up to Christmastime in your opinion. Now that you've done both and can make the comparison...do you agree with me in my sentiment that Halloween Time is extra fun and I love it, but it is lacking a certain bit of "magic" that Christmas time has by the ton? Christmas time is a whole separate level of magic (probably because it extends all over the entire Resort and not just in one park) that Halloween Time doesn't really come close to. OR, do you feel like some others on the DIS feel and think that Halloween is just as great as - or even better than - DLR at Christmas time?

I actually like Halloween better than Christmas without Disney in the equation. No matter what your social status is or what you are dressed up as, every child has the same potietial to score the same amount of loot while trick or treating. All you need is a bed sheet with the eyes cut out and a pillow case to haul your score. October has the best weather (in CA) usually, and my birthday is this month. However, I will say the Christmas spirit is even more so contagious at Disneyland (provided your not sandwiched in crowds) The whole place seems to shimmer.