Disneyland at Christmas/Holiday Season Superthread #4

[planningjollyholiday]

Does anyone know if something extra special happens on mickeys birthday? We will be there on November 18th and just wondered if they celebrate in any way.

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

Does anyone know if something extra special happens on mickeys birthday? We will be there on November 18th and just wondered if they celebrate in any way.

Not sure if it is intended to be on Mickey's Birthday but there is the AP Party that night in Disneyland from 8:00- midnight.

 

[poppinspal]

Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

These are amazing! I'd been thinking about attempting to paint some shoes for my niece but wasn't so sure about it. I'm totally in awe! Amazing job!

 

[princessmocha]

Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

Those are awesome! I love them! My creative bone is practically non-existent so I definitely love seeing when others get creative!

 

[Misskitty3]

Misskitty3 --

I don't think that the ticket booths are open until at least 7 a.m., if not later on some other days.

It won't be the end of the world to skip your MM, although that hour really does come in handy to get on rides that will develop long lines later in the day. And it will be a Saturday, so there will be no shortage of people there during the day.

However, if you can't make it, you can't make it! I have had intentions of trying to hit MM/EMH in the past, and sometimes I make it; sometimes I don't. I always feel guilty when I don't make it because I know that I get a lot done when I use

Thank you Sherry! Good to know about the ticket booths. We will make sure and pick up our tickets on Friday night! Not sure yet what we will do about MM but probably just play it by ear.

 

[Sherry E]

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for another theme in the rapid fire Daily Countdown to the holiday season!!!

……Only 15 DAYS Until the
Holiday Season Begins at the Disneyland Resort!!!!
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Each day this week – from today through Sunday, November 2nd – there will be a new Disneyland Resort holiday mini-theme!! Unlike the weekly themes, the photos for the daily mini-themes may only be posted on the days the themes go up in order to earn entries into the random draw to win a $25 Disney gift card. If you don’t have photos to fit the daily themes, check back on the following day as there will be a new theme posted every morning (times may differ).

The weekly themes are over, with the exception of our final theme on Monday, November 3rd, 2014 – Holiday Cornucopia (more on that later this week).

I think that at least a few people in this thread will have photos to fit today’s theme! But will they be able to post them in time to earn an entry? Let’s see if everyone can rise to the challenge and get their photos for the daily themes in on time. Muahahahahahahaha! Anyone who can get his/her photos in on the days the mini-daily themes go up [by 11:59 p.m., Pacific Standard Time] will receive TWO entries for each entry / contribution!!

Up to this point, we have covered a lot of territory. We have explored: Critter Country & Grizzly Peak; the Jingle Cruise; Holiday Treats & Treasures (a.k.a. Food & Merchandise); Holidays Gone By; Pacific Wharf and Paradise Pier; Christmas Trees and Wreaths; Frontierland and the Jingle Jangle Jamboree; Main Street and Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle; New Orleans Square and Haunted Mansion Holiday; Cars Land; Hotels of the Disneyland Resort; Mickey’s Toontown; Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Land; It’s a Small World Holiday and Fantasyland; A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe…In Holiday Magic Fireworks; There is no code word today; and Holiday Character photos, PhotoPass photos and Santa Claus photos.

So…what will be our seventeenth theme (and third daily mini-theme) of 2014? In the spotlight today are the beautiful, decorative and/or fragrant accents to the season…

In the Spotlight Today......

HOLIDAY HORTICULTURE (a.k.a. Holiday Flowers and Plants)!!!​

I think it’s time for a burst of holiday color, don’t you?!

One of the things that Disneyland Resort is famous for is its green thumb. During any month at Disneyland Resort – but especially during the autumn and winter holidays - you will notice that vibrantly colored flowers and plants are used to pack a powerful seasonal punch. Disneyland’s gardeners and designers work year-round (and ‘round the clock) on the proper creative placement and upkeep of these botanical gems, including the topiaries, the parterres, the trees and a few very dramatic flower beds…but there’s no denying that at Christmas time they make the boldest statements.

The horticultural elements of the Resort are almost as impressive as every other meticulous detail. Stunning, eye-catching floral arrangements and lush plants dot the landscapes of the parks, serving to not only play a role in the overall ‘theme’ of the designated areas but also to complement seasonal décor. (Even the artificial flowers are beautiful!)

From the floral Mickey that greets visitors when they pass through the turnstiles at Disneyland’s entrance, to the flowers surrounding the Partners statue, to the striking poinsettias located around the hotels - holiday colors are abundant during the Christmas season!!

Today, let’s stop and smell the roses and post our photos of Holiday Flowers and/or Plants!!!!

December 2013



At the Candlelight Ceremony stage…

The Main Street Flower Market…

November 2013


In New Orleans Square – these flowers were not particularly holiday-ish, but they were pretty…

Poinsettias punctuate the Hub…

December 2012


On Buena Vista Street…

At the Candlelight Stage…

In Critter Country – a photo that just screams “holiday season,” doesn’t it? Lol.

In Town Square…

November 2012


On Buena Vista Street…

In Cars Land…

December 2010


In Fantasyland…

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Please feel free to post your photos of Holiday Horticulture (a.k.a. Holiday Flowers & Plants) TODAY (Wednesday, October 29th, 2014) ONLY, through 11:59 p.m., P.S.T.

Then, stay tuned for our eighteenth theme on Thursday, October 30th – that’s TOMORROW!! – as we continue this ‘lightning round’ with our fourth Daily Mini-Theme of the week!! Although we are rapidly approaching the end of this year’s Countdown, we still have 5 more themes coming up over the next 5 days, so get your photos ready and jump into the fun while you still can!

 

[mom2rtk]

Practically Perfect by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[tksbaskets]

Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

Stunning! I'd be reluctant to wear them Thanks for sharing.





2009 when Mickey was blooming with holiday cheer

2012

DCA 2013

After reviewing my holiday photos I find I must stop and smell (and take pictures) of the flowers when we are there in December.

Great theme again Sherry!

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

Jenasweetemotion-
Those shoes are so flipping cute! I would love to be able to do something like that. You have quite a talent there!

Sherry-
DH decided to start his holiday celebrating last night and picked up some Breyer's Peppermint Cookie ice cream. I have to say I was not impressed at all. it hard hardly any peppermint flavor or peppermint smell, just not good at all. My suggestion is to stick with Peppermint Wonderland instead.

I love seeing everybody's pictures, especially mom2rtk's castle photo, that picture is just so serene. All these pics are getting me very excited about our trip in 5 weeks!

 

[yupikgal]

 

[mom2rtk]

I love seeing everybody's pictures, especially mom2rtk's castle photo, that picture is just so serene. All these pics are getting me very excited about our trip in 5 weeks!

Thank you! That really was a beautiful day to be in the park. And I think it was the first day it got over 55 the entire week we were there.

 

[Orbitron]

It's pretty hard to find something for this theme!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

Here are a few I found for today.

 

[kylie71]

Beautiful pics so far!!

Anybody else having problems with PhotoBucket today? It keeps Crashing!!!!!
Here are a few more:

 

[crystal1313]

Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

These are incredible!!! Fantastic job =)

And, not sure if this counts because its DTD:

 

[mvf-m11c]

Holiday Flowers & Plants

 

[Speechphi]

poinsettias at the partner's statue

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

These are amazing! I'd been thinking about attempting to paint some shoes for my niece but wasn't so sure about it. I'm totally in awe! Amazing job!

Thanks They are fun to make.

Those are awesome! I love them! My creative bone is practically non-existent so I definitely love seeing when others get creative!

Thanks

Stunning! I'd be reluctant to wear them Thanks for sharing.

Thanks That is why I made sure to use the right paint and then also a gloss on top that is waterproof. I might even scotch guard them.

Jenasweetemotion-
Those shoes are so flipping cute! I would love to be able to do something like that. You have quite a talent there!

Thanks

These are incredible!!! Fantastic job =)

Thanks

 

[Disney127]

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Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

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You are so talented! These are beautiful!

Love the new daily theme - all the photos of the poinsettias makes everything looks so Christmasy! Only one major thing left to do on my list ... parting with my $$$ for the Premium Annual Passport!

 

[OHBelle]

Just wanted to show a pair of shoes that I painted for my upcoming trip it is kinda holiday with the NBC Haunted Mansion layover. I couldn't think of a better place to share them. They took me a month to do and they were the first ones I have ever done. Hope you don't mind me sharing them.

What a great job! I love them!!