The ABCs of a Very Merry Christmastime Land and Sea Adventure- X is for: The XIIth Day of X-Mas Vacation (8/2)

[Steppesister]

Oooh, I LOVE that one!!! I can't wait to go looking for it in December! Thanks for pointing it out.

You're welcome! Not too many Classic Mickeys, so this one is fun!

I love the trips when my Dad comes with us because he's my Tower of Terror partner! He loved the Twilight Zone, so he always points out the props and talks about his favorite episodes. It's so fun for me because I've never watched, so it gives me new appreciation for an attraction I already love so much!

That's awesome!!! A true aficionado!

Another favorite!! I love peeking in there and then seeing others who just think I'm a nut going over to have a look for themselves.

LOL!!! That's what makes it fun for adults too.

 

[Steppesister]

You made great choices during RD and accomplished many attractions!
I really feel DHS is a 1/2 day park! I love the Ronto Roaster and the breakfast one is decent as well.
I’m excited to see extra evening hours for DHS while Andi and I are there. I think we will make great use of that time!

I did, it worked out really well.

I think whether it's a half day park or not for me depends on when it is in my trip. Early on, I can spend a bit more time there.

I'm curious to hear how all of that goes!

 

[pkondz]

I didn't either until recently. Another cool factoid: Julie Andrews turned down the lead role of Truly because she thought it was too much like Mary Poppins and didn't want to pigeon hole her persona. Huh!

Huh! Cool tidbit.

 

[buzzrelly]

DHS is not my favorite park, but Christmastime seems to lend a definite upgrade to my wanting to be there. I adore the retro vibe of all things Christmas past; the tinsel and vintage figures bring back so many memories of visiting great aunts and uncles and grandparents over the holidays as a child.

Same! And for the same reason. This was all the stuff of my 70's childhood Christmas spent at Grandma's house

I love rope drop at DHS...you can get so much done!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

although not Disney, I just finished Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- it, at least to me, is super Disney-esque.

Love Chitty Bang Bang! It was on tv here every single Christmas of my childhood ( along with Sound of Music and A Christmas Carol).
We went to the stage show in London once and it was fabulous.
My son-in-law (from Denmark) freaked out the first time the ice-cream van visited their street ( he moved here when he met my daughter) as he said all he could think of was the creepy child catcher from the movie . It took some persuasion but we managed to convince him that no-one would kidnap all 6 foot 4 inches of him and he could risk getting an ice-cream cone

The backstage tour ride. Was fun seeing the props and sets and the catastrophe canyon part was fun.

This was one of my favourite rides. Great way to get off your feet for a bit too.

I also liked the one where they'd take audience members and put them in TV shows/movies.

I don’t remember this one.

And of course, GMR.

Absolutely miss this one.

 

[pkondz]

This was one of my favourite rides. Great way to get off your feet for a bit too.

Particularly recall seeing Julia Roberts’ dress from Pretty Woman

I don’t remember this one.

My ex and I had to stand in a doorway and wave, and then jump back. Later they showed the film and in our scene, we were on Golden Girls and Bea Arthur slams the door in our faces. Fun.

 

[Steppesister]

Same! And for the same reason. This was all the stuff of my 70's childhood Christmas spent at Grandma's house

I love rope drop at DHS...you can get so much done!

Tinsel!!! Cupie dolls! All the sparkly things!!

You really can. But that walk all the way back to Galaxy's Edge is soooooo long!

 

[Steppesister]

Love Chitty Bang Bang! It was on tv here every single Christmas of my childhood ( along with Sound of Music and A Christmas Carol).
We went to the stage show in London once and it was fabulous.

OH, wow, a stage show of this? How nifty is that?!

My son-in-law (from Denmark) freaked out the first time the ice-cream van visited their street ( he moved here when he met my daughter) as he said all he could think of was the creepy child catcher from the movie . It took some persuasion but we managed to convince him that no-one would kidnap all 6 foot 4 inches of him and he could risk getting an ice-cream cone

I can see that. My kids were freaked out too!

My ex and I had to stand in a doorway and wave, and then jump back. Later they showed the film and in our scene, we were on Golden Girls and Bea Arthur slams the door in our faces. Fun.

Fun!!!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

OH, wow, a stage show of this? How nifty is that?!

It was amazing! The car “flew” over the stage towards the audience which brought lots of gaps of excitement from young and old alike. I’d go again in a heartbeat if I had the chance.

I can see that. My kids were freaked out too

We all thought it was hilarious as we grew up with the ice cream van. He’s so used to it now he’s lining up like the rest of us to get a 99

 

[vamassey1]

I'm finally caught up on your trip report updates. I'm sorry I had to skip the chatter. You're a very popular trip report writer.

I have really enjoyed all the beautiful photos you have shared. You really do get the best details. You have also really made me want to go back at Christmas time this year. We had started making an annual trip there once Danielle moved there but shipped last year and went in January. DH wants to wait and go in February but I'm slowly pushing for December.

I really enjoyed the details you shared on Backlot Express. It's not our go to CS but since Danielle was working there we had it in our rotation. I have always enjoyed looking at all the interesting props in there. When Danielle left to move to Epcot she shared some of the neat ways CMs are honored when they leave Backlot Express.

I don't remember where this board is but the actual data is old employees. She is listed as Ellie M on the board.



She was given this along with a plaque too.





I love that it was all in theme.

I'm ready for more.