Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #2 (Closed)

[DisneyIsMagical]

Does DL, have special Christmas ears? I thought I saw in a picture that there's one that looks like it has Santa's belt buckle on it. Anyone know or have any pictures of any?

They did have ears that looked like a Santa suit. Also, Gingerbread man ears with I believe spiral red and white peppermint candy ears. If I could wear ear hats, I would have definitly bought the Gingerbread one's, so adorable. Sorry, I didn't get any pics

 

[tksbaskets]

We just returned from Disneyland. Wow. It was absolutely amazing. I cannot thank you all enough (especially Sherry E!) for helping me with all of my questions. I don't have a lot of time now to post all of my impressions, but I thought I'd at least start to repay you with a couple photos:


Believe... In Holiday Magic Fireworks by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment), on Flickr

Sorry, don't know how to embed photos from my website on another page, so here's a link: http://www.disneytouristblog.com/christmas-sleeping-beauty-castle-disney-photo-of-the-day/

^Thanks.

Another:

Disneyland Wintertime Enchantment Holiday Lighting by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment), on Flickr

These are beautiful pictures!!

We are WDW veterans but since our stay at DL at Christmas time 2009 we've been anxious to go back. I think for us the ability to walk from park to park to DTD and the hotel makes for a very enjoyable vacation. Also there are attractions at DL that are not at WDW (Indy, Aladdin, California Screamin').

Can't wait!

 

[LisainCalifornia]

Tom,
Beautiful pictures! You are amazing. I have told many people about your WDW pics, but it is wonderful to see some Disneyland pictures. I am glad to hear you had a good time. How did your wife like the trip?

Take care,
Lisa

 

[Vala]

*waves*

I am back in Germany and finally somewhat coherent. So typical, I finally manage to sleep on the flight back and I am seated next to someone who wakes me up every two hours.

I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed my stay. But as much as I loved it, I have learned that I am really more of a Halloweentime girl.

I have really enjoyable two weeks, but I was glad when our flight left on Tuesday. The crowds really started thickening Monday, it was horrible. Minnies was so packed that I had to ask to be reseated because we were in a booth and the characters couldn't get through to us - all tables and all chairs in front were taken, there was just no room.

That's the only major Disneyland downside that I can remember though. We were lucky and were away for indoor events the two days where it rained really heavily - I really did not enjoy being stuck at LAX for three hours Sunday on my way back though.

I finally got my first picture taken with Santa. I really loved the Holiday tour. Tink recognized me again, and that after way more than a year this time. Flynn liked the drawing I had done of him so much that he asked if he could keep it - thankfully I had brought a backup. I even managed to get just the pin I wanted in the Piece of Movie History pin release last week.

 

[WDWFigment]

Nice shot Tom.
I am wondering what you liked more about Disneyland's Christmas over WDW? We went last year for the first time and had a blast as well. Halloween at Disneyland is fun too.

These are beautiful pictures!!

We are WDW veterans but since our stay at DL at Christmas time 2009 we've been anxious to go back. I think for us the ability to walk from park to park to DTD and the hotel makes for a very enjoyable vacation. Also there are attractions at DL that are not at WDW (Indy, Aladdin, California Screamin').

Can't wait!

I don't have as much time for as thorough of a response as I'd like (working against the clock on a book and a time lapse video I'm trying to get done) but I will elaborate fully on why we loved Disneyland at Christmas so much next week.

As for Sarah, on the first day of the trip she said, "this (Disneyland) is going to be an annual Christmas tradition." I think that says it all!

 

[WDWFigment]

Today's photos of the day are from "it's a small world" holiday.

Here's one: http://www.disneytouristblog.com/its-a-small-world-holiday-facade-disney-photo-of-the-day/

 

[WDWFigment]

And another:
"it's a small world" holiday by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment), on Flickr

 

[WDWFigment]

I also posted a ride-through video of "it's a small world" holiday. You might think there are hundreds of ride-through videos on YouTube, why take another? But I think this one is pretty unique. I shot it with my DSLR (so the quality is pretty good) plus I used a fisheye lens, so the coverage should be exceptional. Please check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeI33_mQg5M

 

[Minnie Loves Mickey]

Awesome video

 

[mommy2mrb]

All I can say is WOW...love the photos and your video!!

 

[jemimabean]

LOVE the photos and video of IASMH. You don't happen to have a video of the Haunted Mansion, do you?

 

[Niebz]

Does anyone know if this year's decorations are up at the Disneyland Hotel? I'd love to see some pictures if there are any. We're going to be arriving there this Wednesday.

 

[Saraww]

Gorgeous shots WDWFigment!
My friends and I are very excited for our first time in the park during the Holidays!

 

[KCmike]

On my way to view it Tom. Here's another one from last year for today's installment.

 

[Pjimmeyer]

Does anyone know if this year's decorations are up at the Disneyland Hotel? I'd love to see some pictures if there are any. We're going to be arriving there this Wednesday.

See you there next week...we get in on Monday

 

[mvf-m11c]

Very nice photo Mike.

Does anyone know if this year's decorations are up at the Disneyland Hotel? I'd love to see some pictures if there are any. We're going to be arriving there this Wednesday.

The DLR Hotels should be decorated right now. The parks and DTD are decorated when the Holiday season started, but the hotels will be decorated with their Holiday decorations after Thanksgiving.

 

[Vala]

We didn't make it to the Disneyland Hotel because my friend got the flu and we had to cancel our last Goofy's Kitchen reservation. But as of last Monday night Paradise Pier was fully decorated (the tree was up and everything), so I'd assume the other hotels are at least not far behind.

 

[WDWFigment]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

LOVE the photos and video of IASMH. You don't happen to have a video of the Haunted Mansion, do you?

It's not nearly as good, but here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H82yIX7Dc6E&feature=channel_video_title

Someone informed me that they have some source audio I could use to dub over my crumby audio, so I'm hoping the quality of this video improves a lot soon!

EDIT: here's the new video with source audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3AkyTnVgc4

 

[summer0407]

Great photos and video WDWFigment thanks for sharing!!

 

[KCmike]

Thanks mvf-m11c!!!

Here's another one of my favorites...