CaptBane
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Nov 8, 2014
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2:45-
We checked in at the Tour Gazebo next to City Hall. Waiting for our audio device and tour guide
2:50-2:55-
Left Main Street U.S.A. With Tour Guide Alex
After a brief stop at City Hall to Practice our "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" it was off to California Adventure where we were told about the Holiday window displays on Beuna Vista Street
Which use authentic 1920's-30s ornaments
A stop at the California Adventure Christmas Tree again using 1920s-30s ornaments (Which Disney Imgaineers went to their grandparents attic to get ideas)
Then over Trolley Treats for a Peppermint infused caramel marshmallow on a stick (Jade liked hers, the kiddo and I however were not impressed)
Then back over to the Magic Kingdom, where under the fire house we were told about Walt and his love for the Holidays. Alex told the group about the Walt's apartment and where a decorated Christmas tree stands always alight in Honor of Walt and his love for the Holidays
Then a little about the Town Square Christmas tree. Although the tree stands over 75-100 (or more) seems taller as the ornaments get smaller towards the top (Forced Perspective one of Walt's Favorite tricks)
Then a not so quick trip down Main Street U.S.A. where Alex pointed out the door to Dr. Schwartz office who has his Menorah for Hanukkah set in his window.
Then off to Adventure Land for a Jingle Cruise :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=297zOgfWTCc&feature=youtu.be
After a successful return trip to the docks it off to New Orleans Square and the story of Poppa Noel who brings fire wood to those in bayou. Then over to the Haunted Mansion and the Nightmare Before Christmas (I tried to get a video of the ride for this post, but it was too dark and you can't see anything on the video)There was a lot of stop and go on this ride, I started to get worried it would break down.
After making it back through the Haunted Mansion it was the back way through Frontierland for a quick stop at the Jingle Jangle Jamboree. Then a quick rest/bathroom break before heading off to the most colorful ride of the tour...You guessed it...It's A Small World Holiday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STomA6PAplw&feature=youtu.be
Then after a nice ride through It's A Small World Holiday it was off to our seats for A Christmas Fantasy Parade where we were given our Holiday Tour Swag
Then it was time for the Grand Finale:
A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2fXvD5ZfAk&feature=youtu.be
Then it was a Thank you for Joining us! And back to the Hotel for a nights sleep to wake up at O dark thirty for Jade's big race the next morning.
We had a great time on the tour! Got to go on rides with long wait times and some cool stuff at the End! I would encourage everyone to take it and have a great time!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS (MERRY CHRISTMAS!)
