Ive never ever been at Xmas. I think you are so lucky to go, and see it, even if it is just the start of it.
Im gonna go next year in June so I can see the manion for the first time when its not dressed up for the nightmare before Xmas, and then Im gonna go back at Xmas time to see it all lit up.
Im so happy you got to go this year though. It must have been so exciting for you to be one of the first of soooo many people to be able to see the park getting all excited about Xmas.