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

[spiderdust]

I'm getting so excited... only 30 days until we make our Disney Dining reservations!

 

[spiderdust]

I've been trying like crazy to shop around and find a little Christmas tree (or something that will look like a Christmas tree) to take with us. I can't really afford to have one delivered to our room (I know Hojo will do that sort of thing, but I understand those are expensive -- all the same, anyone have a link that will show me the prices and options?) and will have a limited amount of room for that in the luggage since we're traveling by train.

A few years ago, my sister found a little artificial evergreen looking decoration that she has used as her Christmas tree since then. It's probably about a foot tall, she thinks she found it at Ross or Marshalls. It would be perfect if I could track down another.

How else have people done trees in their rooms? I know the hotel lobby may have a tree, but still... it's not going to feel like Christmas without our own tree!

 

[Sherry E]

Okay, folks!!!

I finally finished writing up the intro (which takes a good bit of time to create in my head), and am now rounding up my own photos...so the new weekly theme will be coming up a a few minutes!! Are you ready? Get those photos out and keep 'em handy because we will be stuck with this theme all week!

(Bret and Elk Grove Chris, I know you you two will have some great ones for us!!)


Yesterday I was going to go with one specific theme, and then I thought I would save that for next week, perhaps, or the following week. Yes, that's right - I had a last minute theme change. I decided to go with a theme that I think might be easier for people to scrape up photos of. The one I was going to originally go with may be slightly more difficult (but I will still use it in the next couple of weeks).

Stay tuned!!

 

[Minnie Loves Mickey]

We bought one for my daughters Dorm room at Michaels arts and crafts store last year.

 

[Born2Cruz]

Is there a Mickey's Very Marry Christmas Party at Disneyland like there is at Disney World?

 

[kailuagirl]

spiderdust -- last year I saw little ones about maybe 12-18" at Target and they were really cheap, maybe $10. There were some models that even had built in lights and they were pretty cheap too. Good luck in your tree search! I'm sure you'll find something soon, as all the Christmas deco's are coming out in the stores.

 

[DisneyIsMagical]

SHERRY!!!!! I am on pins and needles....what's the theme??

 

[spiderdust]

spiderdust -- last year I saw little ones about maybe 12-18" at Target and they were really cheap, maybe $10. There were some models that even had built in lights and they were pretty cheap too. Good luck in your tree search! I'm sure you'll find something soon, as all the Christmas deco's are coming out in the stores.

Ooh, something prelit would be perfect (less to pack)! I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Sherry E]

It's Monday, and you know what that means.....



Time for the Weekly Monday Countdown!!!

...Only 49 Days Until the
Holiday Season Begins at Disneyland Resort!!!!​

And with the new week comes a new DLR holiday theme!!

As you know, I'm going to showcase a particular area of interest of DLR's holiday season festivities each week until the 2011 merriment officially begins in Monday, 11/14!! We began with the rustic, down home appeal of Santa’s Reindeer Round-Up four weeks ago. We followed that up with the small town American charm of Main Street . The next theme was the mysterious, mystical, musical allure of New Orleans Square. Last week we caught a glimpse of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and their special decorations. There are quite a few more themes to come over the next month and a half. It is a good way to keep the photos rolling in on a regular basis and build anticipation for 11/14! Also, it's a way to display the different aspects and details of the holidays at DLR that may be totally new to some people...or previously unnoticed/undiscovered by others.


So, that said....drum roll please…..

In the Spotlight this Week......
IT’S A SMALL WORLD HOLIDAY!!!​

We all know the opening line…. “It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears…” (Some folks wish they could forget it!) For many of us, this song from Disneyland’s longstanding It’s a Small World attraction became one of our earliest introductions to Walt’s park, and has been embedded in our memory banks ever since. Ironically, something about the wide-eyed innocence of the message of unity behind the song, as well as the Mary Blair-inspired dolls representing countries from around the globe, seems to either appeal to guests…or repel them!

It is true, It’s a Small World has become a ride that is often taken for granted and often ignored during visits to the Disneyland Resort. That is, until November rolls around….when the familiar whimsical façade gets a little face lift…and becomes It’s a Small World Holiday!!!

From November to mid-January (exact dates differ each year), It’s a Small World Holiday is one of the most popular attractions of the holiday season, and after dark is truly one of the most beautiful sights to see. At dusk, guests begin to flock from all corners of both Disneyland and California Adventure to gaze in awe at the brilliant colored lights which envelop IASWH – literally, thousands and thousands and thousands of lights that glow like a beacon in the night. It is, quite simply, stunning. Even the surrounding area gets a makeover – the topiaries are adorned with lights, and special wreaths with the same sort of playful design synonymous with It’s a Small World lead a path to the ride.

But it’s not only the exterior of It’s a Small World that gets the holiday treatment. The whole ride is transformed into a celebration of holidays around the world. The famous dolls sing “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells” (or in the case of Ariel, “Jingle Shells”)….the faint scents of peppermint and pine fill the air during certain scenes…the colors are brighter and more vivid than usual...no corner is left unattended to. The details are just amazing!

If you love It’s a Small World and you love the holiday season, you will absolutely adore It’s a Small World Holiday. If you don’t love IASW as a rule, you might just love this particular version of the ride because of the sheer beauty of it. Either way, it is a spectacle to behold!

Please feel free to post your photos of It’s a Small World Holiday this week!

Wreaths leading up to the IASW facade:

​

 

[pattyduke34]

Love this weeks theme! I have a few at work and a few more at home. These are the ones on the work computer. They were taken in 2004 and boy was that a wet week at Disneyland!

 

[larina]

pattyduke, I love the night photos!!!

oh I am just so excited!!! have I mentioned that before?

 

[areweindisneyyet]

I've been trying like crazy to shop around and find a little Christmas tree (or something that will look like a Christmas tree) to take with us. I can't really afford to have one delivered to our room (I know Hojo will do that sort of thing, but I understand those are expensive -- all the same, anyone have a link that will show me the prices and options?) and will have a limited amount of room for that in the luggage since we're traveling by train.

A few years ago, my sister found a little artificial evergreen looking decoration that she has used as her Christmas tree since then. It's probably about a foot tall, she thinks she found it at Ross or Marshalls. It would be perfect if I could track down another.

How else have people done trees in their rooms? I know the hotel lobby may have a tree, but still... it's not going to feel like Christmas without our own tree!

Hi Spiderdust

We are looking for a little tree for our room too to make it feel a bit more like home for Christmas. I am planning on ordering one on line from Target or somewhere else and having it delivered to the hotel. I can then check the box in as luggage for the flight home. Target had some that were 3ft tall with fibre optics for around $99USD. I am sure more will become available closer to the time.

I love Christmas at Disneyland as you are so immersed in the Christmas spirit, and I agree that you need to keep it flowing through to your room. We are taking our own Christmas stockings from home though!

Let me know if you find any bargains!

Mia

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Is there a Mickey's Very Marry Christmas Party at Disneyland like there is at Disney World?

Hi Born2Cruz

There is no Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disneyland as yet, although Sherry thinks that this may happen down the track once construction at California Adventure has settled down in years to come.

On the Table of Contents on the first page of the thread there is lots of information on all the special little touches that occur at Disneyland from the Christmas Parade, to Snow over the Castle, Candy Canes and Santa's Reindeer Roundup. You can also book a special Holiday Tour 30 days out from your date of choice.

Mia

 

[areweindisneyyet]

A few pictures from our collection

I love that the song is broken up by Christmas carols at this time of the year. One night we time it perfectly and went inside on the boat in the daytime and came out the other side at night with the lights all turned on. That was very magical. It is so beautiful. Cannot wait to see it again!

 

[areweindisneyyet]

And now for Daytime

A couple more to tempt the tastebuds.

It's a world of laughter....

 

[jacs1234]

Oh I can find some small world pics. I'll find more later but I have 2 on flickr

 

[dwheatl]

I just had to throw this in, too.
Snow in Orange county? This was the view from our Buena Park motel.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Looks like it is my turn for IASWH pictures.

IASWH during the day

At Night

Inside IASWH

 

[Cooljoe]

These pictures are getting me excited. This will be the first time for us at DLR with the Christmas stuff up!!! Can't wait!!

 

[Eeee-va]

My old camera; pictures from 2009.