Lights, Christmas tree's and FAKE snow nowhere else but Disney! New 1.22!

[pamouselover]

Congrats on the promo
I cant wait to see it with my own eyes. I too love your pic of the horse with the castle in the back.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Congratulations on the promotion! That's very exciting! That b4g3 deal is incredible! If only I could get a good flight! They're over $1000 still from here, so it's not looking good for March Break this year. Oh well. I'll just keep reading your TRs and enjoying those!

I'm loving all your pictures so far! Keep the TR coming!

 

[bbangel]

Congrats on the promotion and the new trip to plan!
I'm taking my mom to Disneyland in May for her birthday. Just couldn't swing the flights to WDW this year.

 

[scottny]

Hi,
all caught up. looks like a great start to your trip.

Congrats on your promotion.

Can't wait for more.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

So like I said my stomach was getting pretty hungry so I made my way over the bridge to Liberty square.

I figured Columbia Harbor House would be the perfect place for some lunch. The place was packed but there wasn't a line to order so I had my food in no time. I made my way upstairs to grab a seat and found a table by the window over looking fantasy land (well where fantasyland and Liberty square meet). It was a perfect place to enjoy lunch and people watch.

After lunch it was time to hit the park full force! First stop...Haunted Mansion!

The wait time was posted as 20 minutes but I couldn't of waited more than 10. To me the haunted mansion just screams Magic Kingdom so it's kind of fitting as my first ride.

I must say I love seeing first timers getting nervous in the streching room then when the lights go off and they scream. I just can't help but laugh!

After hanging out with the happy haunts I saw the Liberty Bell at the dock and people getting on. I've never done this so I figure why not. Try everything once!!

The ride was nice and relaxing but nothing I would race back and do. After we went back and docked I took a stroll down to Pirates of the caribbean just enjoying the atmosphere on the way. The wait time was posted as 5 minutes and it was a total walkon! After the ride I decided to make my way back to Liberty Square to get a snack by the bridge. Let me just say this is my new favorite snack.

I had my funnel cake and grabbed a seat overlooking Cinderella Castle.

I decided to spend the whole day at the MK and that I would cross over the hub over into tomorrowland.
Saying hello to Walt and Mickey...

Up next...adventures in Tomorrowland!

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Congrats on the promo
I cant wait to see it with my own eyes. I too love your pic of the horse with the castle in the back.

Thanks! The magic kingdom is just beautiful you are going to love it!

Congratulations on the promotion! That's very exciting! That b4g3 deal is incredible! If only I could get a good flight! They're over $1000 still from here, so it's not looking good for March Break this year. Oh well. I'll just keep reading your TRs and enjoying those!

I'm loving all your pictures so far! Keep the TR coming!

I couldn't believe the 4/3 deal when they announced it figuring there must be some catch. But nope its just an awesome deal! I'm just crossing my fingers the flights arent crazy!!!

Congrats on the promotion and the new trip to plan!
I'm taking my mom to Disneyland in May for her birthday. Just couldn't swing the flights to WDW this year.

Thanks Megan! Yea I bet the flights are very expensive coming from Canada. You are going to have such a blast at DL! Have you been before?

I'm very lucky to live so close to an airport that soutwest flies out of. I can always find a good deal through them.

Hi,
all caught up. looks like a great start to your trip.

Congrats on your promotion.

Can't wait for more.

Thanks so much!

 

[jnjusoioa]

Hey Cheryl, just thought I would join in and hear all about your Christmas trip, it looks like you are off to a great start and I can't wait to read more.

 

[scottny]

another great update and pics.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Yum funnel cake. I used to be addicted to those when I first tried one at Busch Gardens back in grade 8. I find them too sweet to eat on my own now though.

 

[bbangel]

Thanks Megan! Yea I bet the flights are very expensive coming from Canada. You are going to have such a blast at DL! Have you been before?

Yes, I was last there in April 2006 so there is a bunch of new stuff to check out.

 

[Julie Mouse]

Cheryl - this is fantastic! Can't believe I didn't know this was there - I really need to get my "Dis" act together. You got some great pictures!! Congratulations on the promotion!!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm so jealous of your newly booked trip! You're going to have so much fun!

Congratulations on your promotion!

My DH got addicted to Disney funnel cakes while we were there. He had three of them!

 

[Jennifer48]

I'm back! Where are all your updates?!?

 

[tinkerbell87512]

So I cut through the hub and made my way over to Tomorrowland. My favorite area of the MK besides Main st. I decided to ride Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger spin since the wait was only 5 minutes.

After Buzz I just had to ride the people mover....not once but 3 times! I just love it! Something about it just is so relaxing.

After a couple relaxing trips around on the people mover I needed to make a stop at the restroom so I went over to Merchant venus to use those restrooms. Now you are probably thinking why I'm saying this but when I came out of the restroom PUSH the talking trashcan was just outside!

He stopped and posed for a picture...

After hanging out with PUSH I made my way over to Fantasyland and I saw Donald heading over to the Christmas tree lot.

I hung around Fantasyland and saw the Phillarmagic show and of course had to ride Small world! It was getting late at this point so I decided to head to the castle forecourt to see the Christmas lights. I had read conflicting reports on the DIS that the lights were either at 5:30 or 6:30. I made it down to the forecourt at 5:15 and turns out the dream lights would turn on at 6:30. But I was able to catch the Dream along with Mickey show! I had never seen the full thing so I was excited.

Once the show was over I decided to wait where I was since the lights would be on in less than 30 minutes and I had such a good spot.


The 30 minutes went by fast and let me tell you I was so excited to see the castle all lit up. Just seeing the pictures online I knew it was going to be so beautiful. For the 30 minutes I watched the CM's transform the stage to a Christmas theme. They added decorations and trees.

Before I knew it it was time for the lights to be lit. But before they light up Cinderella castle there is a little show with Mickey and his friends trying to decide how they want to decorate the castle. They can't decide so the fairy godmother asks Cinderella and she wants it to sparkle like her glass slipper. So with a wave of her magic wand...her dream comes true!
Arent they cute in their Christmas attire...

Let me just tell you the castle was so beautiful and I got goosebumps seeing it for the first time. No picture can really show how much it sparkles and how truely beautiful it is. I have TONS of pictures of it...more to come in other updates!

After the show I stayed down at the hub and enjoyed the atmosphere with the Christmas music. It was truely a perfect night! I decided to make my way up main st after about 30 minutes

(don't worry the night shots get better as the trip goes on. I'm finally learning the settings on my camera).

Anyway I was getting pretty exausted at this point since I had been up since 4am. I decided to head back to POP, unpack and hit the bed. But not with out getting a picture of the beautiful mickey display outside the train station.

Up Next... Day 2! Animal Kingdom and More Christmas Cheer!

 

[scottny]

great update and pics.

I have never seen PUSH. Maybe next time I will.

I cannot wait to see the castle lit up.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey Cheryl, just thought I would join in and hear all about your Christmas trip, it looks like you are off to a great start and I can't wait to read more.

Thanks for joining Jen!

another great update and pics.

Thanks! Have a great time on your trip!!!

Yum funnel cake. I used to be addicted to those when I first tried one at Busch Gardens back in grade 8. I find them too sweet to eat on my own now though.

Ohhh I just love them...I thought it was to die for!

Yes, I was last there in April 2006 so there is a bunch of new stuff to check out.

You are going to have such a good time! I would love to head out there sometime and see DL and all of Cali!

Cheryl - this is fantastic! Can't believe I didn't know this was there - I really need to get my "Dis" act together. You got some great pictures!! Congratulations on the promotion!!

Thanks so much Julie!

I'm so jealous of your newly booked trip! You're going to have so much fun!

Congratulations on your promotion!

My DH got addicted to Disney funnel cakes while we were there. He had three of them!

I can't believe I booked already. Disney really has me hooked! I figure I have to make good use of my AP!

Ohhh and I dont blame your hubby for eating 3...they are so good!

I'm back! Where are all your updates?!?

How was your trip?!?! Do you have a TR going????

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

So beautiful!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Wow, you got some great pictures of the dream lights. It really is magical how they light up the castle. I can't wait to see it again! Great update!

 

[Jennifer48]

How was your trip?!?! Do you have a TR going????

My trip was great, got engaged! I don't have a TR started yet but I'm thinking about it. Everyone wants to read about the engagement haha. I agree with you, pictures do NOT do the castle icicle lights justice. They are spectacular.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Hey everyone!!!! I don't know if you heard but here in New England we got a really bad ice storm last thursday. Well we just got our power back today! Let me say no heat, water, lights will drive a person crazy. It's been so cold and now we have a few more storms heading our way. We (my family) are some of the lucky ones who got our power back some people in our town/state will be without for another week or more! The reason I'm telling you all this is if you could keep everyone in your thoughts. It's been such a crazy time for some and with Christmas next week I can't imagine it without lights and heat. I really hope everyone's power is restored soon!


Anyway that's where Ive been all week! No computer or anything. So hopefully now without any more interuption on with the TR!!!!