Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #3!- HOLIDAYS BEGIN 11/12/13!!

[mvf-m11c]

I could show you all pictures of the Holiday season at WDW but here are some of them.

Magic Kingdom

Disney Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom

Grand Floridian Hotel

EPCOT

 

[tksbaskets]

WOW what a day of fun pictures! They are all making me smile. Hard to pick pictures that envoke the joy of the holidays but here is my MISC for today.


WDW:

DL:

Deej I hope your little one is feeling better. I love the ornaments

Bret great WDW pictures!

 

[Luisa]

Congratulations Kathy! I have lots of photos for this weeks theme - all from Tokyo.

 

[crystal1313]

Some of my favorites:

DS at 10 months, 2008:

A nice Security guard CM took this for us, same trip:

First set of ears:

Can't tell it's Christmas at all, but this is my youngest across from Soarin' (and one of my favorite photos ever!):

I love the look of pure joy on my oldest:

Family photo 2010:

this one because it just cracks me up! LOL:

Another favorite:

Family photo 2011:

Enjoying treats on Main street, our tradition:

Family photo 2012:

 

[mvf-m11c]

Thank you for the nice comments, and you're welcome, everyone! Even before I added the contests into this Countdown, it was quite the project in the past two years (as Bret, TK and Deej will probably recall) -- especially when dealing with a temperamental computer and a frustrating Photobucket.

And then when we started this new thread at the end of last year, I knew it was going to be a huge undertaking putting all the posts on page 1 together (although I think the end result is a good one, and now it is set up so that when it's time to move to a new thread I can just copy everything over into new posts and still maintain the integrity of the set-up and info).

So somewhere along the line I decided to create even more work for myself by adding in the contests to this year's Theme Week! Seems only logical, right? It's only worthwhile if people actually participate and follow along, however, so that's where you guys all deserve a round of applause and a as well! (I haven't even posted the majority of my photos from September in my Halloween Superthread...because they all seem to have forgotten that I exist over there!!! I'm an outsider in my own Superthread!)

It was quite a project these last couple of years when you started the Christmas Superthread as well as the Halloween Superthread. We all appreciate your hard work of keeping the Superthreads all updated.

Bret great WDW pictures!

Thank you TK.

 

[Sherry E]

I am thoroughly enjoying the array of holiday photos from Paris, Tokyo and WDW, along with the bounty of DLR photos. It's fascinating to compare the decor in the different parks!

 

[ksromack]

I am thoroughly enjoying the array of holiday photos from Paris, Tokyo and WDW, along with the bounty of DLR photos. It's fascinating to compare the decor in the different parks!

Me too! And I love the spot color treatments on some of the B&W photos that have been posted.

And awesome, REAL snow at the Paris location! I've never been to Europe but hubby and I have been talking about a cruise within the next couple of years. We may just have to include an excursion to Disney Paris!

 

[mom2rtk]

Janet -- I know nothing about the Fantasmic Dessert seating check-in. Since there are only 2 nights of the CP this year, I suspect that there will be a lot of people standing around Town Square, waiting for a viewing spot for the CP so I'm not sure how that will affect parade viewing.

Thanks Sherry. I've been thinking it over and it appears that we're going to have to see the daytime parade that Sunday regardless. But I'm going to opt for the one at 1:00. If that doesn't pan out, we'll hang around for the next one.

 

[jessicaerv]

I missed most of the theme weeks, but I'd like to share some pictures, if I may, from our trip in November 2010. You'll see me and my DD1 (at the time) in one or two pictures.

 

[mom2rtk]

It's highly likely people will already be queuing by the time the parade finishes. It seems to have become a practice to queue to get 'preferred' seats, meaning people line up for quite some time before seating assignments open (even for the second show). But I wouldn't worry too much - you can see clearly enough from any seating position. We 've done dessert viewing on several occasions, and have even arrived jut a few minutes before the actual show, and been seated more than adequately. We think we are paying so we can enjoy NOT queuing! But if it worries you try and schedule them for different days.

Also -see Hydroguy's superthread for other views....

Thanks! I'm going to be one of the crazies lining up early for the Fantasmic Dessert seating. I have skipped it every single time we have been to DLR because of the hassle factor. This time I want a good spot to photograph it, and ending up in the second row could still put me behind someone I can't see past. I bought a new lens primarily to photograph this show. I really want to be in a good spot.

mom2rtk Did you see EE times are now being posted for that week?

I did finally see that. Thanks! Now if I can just get the holiday tour and Fantasmic reservations in a few days, I'll feel more settled.

 

[blue888]

Thanks for all the work Sherry!


Also, holiday season is here - DQ Candy Cane blizzards are out

 

[ksromack]

Here's one from last year....this was MVMCP.


And this one from Animal Kingdom:

 

[mom2rtk]

Sherry, what a vast collection of photos you have through the years. I have really enjoyed getting to see them on this thread!

And finally...... I can participate with some shots from WDW!


IMG_5869B by mom2rtk, on Flickr



IMG_5845B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5806B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5666B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5891B by mom2rtk, on Flickr



IMG_5619B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Osborne Lights by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Christmas Belles and their Beast by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Osborne Lights by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Snow White and her Dwarfs by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Once Upon a Dream by mom2rtk, on Flickr


mk2dapperdans by mom2rtk, on Flickr


mk3gfgingerbread by mom2rtk, on Flickr


mk3gftrees by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_4720-1 by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Mr. & Mrs. Santa in Epcot by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_3493 by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_7251 by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[KCmike]

Great images Janet ^^^

 

[ksromack]

Janet! What an amazing set of photos you have!

What camera/lens are you using for these? It looks like a prime lens on some because of the depth of field....and wow!

 

[Mickeybell]

I have really enjoyed sharing and seeing everyone's pictures! This has really made the time until the holidays seem to go by faster!!!

I missed the Small World Week. So here are a couple of my favorites.
IASWH is my favorite thing during Christmas time. I find all the lights just so pretty.


I really like this one of my boys together.




And I love this one of my youngest DS. He is watching the Christmas Parade with such wonder on his face.

 

[mom2rtk]

Great images Janet ^^^

Thanks Mike! It was really fun to revisit several years worth of photos!

Janet! What an amazing set of photos you have!

What camera/lens are you using for these? It looks like a prime lens on some because of the depth of field....and wow!

Thanks Kathy! I have a Canon T2i and use a variety of lenses. Most of those were taken with my Canon 17-55 f/2.8 but some were taken with my Sigma 50-150 f/2.8. I occasionally use a prime, but mostly just on dark rides. I stick with my 2.8 zooms out in the park, even at night because I just don't like giving up my zoom.

 

[dreamseeker9]

Wow, gorgeous photos shared so far - thanks, everyone!

Yay, I can participate in this one! Here are photos from our trip to WDW after Thanksgiving last November.

MK:






Grand Floridian:




DHS - Osborn Lights:




Our resort, Art of Animation:


EPCOT:


AK:


Boardwalk Inn:

 

[trishakay84]

Here are a few more of my pictures from December 2012!

My DH's birthday cake from Surf's Up Breakfast (looks yummier than it tasted, unfortunately)

Panoramic shot of It's A Small World

Action shot from the teacups! Love the joy on my DS5's face!

I love how you can see the mickey ears on the wreath lit up from the castle!

We drove from Minnesota, and the return drive was crazy with snowstorms. The mountain passes were a little scary, but the last 90 miles to home were horrible with a blizzard. We drove I think maybe 20 mph for that last bit, and got stuck in snow drifts on the road only about 8 miles from home. This photo is from after the blizzard, but we came home to 14 inches of snow.

We'll be flying this year to avoid icky blizzard travel, haha.

 

[Orbitron]

Orbitron, I've never seen pictures of Disneyland Paris before. I especially loved the snowy pictures. I bet that was so beautiful! (But probably hard to move around in. It looked very icy.)

I love seeing the pictures from the other Disney parks, especially the snow ones from Disneyland Paris. I'm not sure I'd want to be out in it, but it just looks amazing & magical.

The snow was looking great, but it was a very cold and icy. I am beginning to shiver again if I think about this day!