Third Solo Pre Trip and Trip Report

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Ok - it is a little early but now that my plans are finalized I can start the pre trip prep!

To skip to the Trip Report go to page 3!

When - Nov. 8-12th
Where - 3 nights Magic Circus, 1 night Hilton Charles de Gaulle Airport
Why - CHRISTMAS OF COURSE!!!

I wasn't sure if I was actually going to be able to do this trip as visa laws are changing here and I thought I might have to head back to Texas two months earlier than planned. But happily I was able to extend and am leaving as planned for Texas Nov. 12th! I am so looking forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years with family!

So the plan is to see the Christmas decorations at DLRP before heading home!! I arrive Nov. 8th for three nights at the Magic Circus, then the last night at CDG before my very short direct flight home (10 1/2 hours). I usually flight direct from Turkey - it takes three flights and 24 hours - so a direct 10 1/2 hour flight sounds heavenly to me!

What I want to do - ALL THE CHRISTMAS STUFF OF COURSE - I have never been at Christmas before so really haven't a clue what will be happening - so please advise!!! I am soooo excited!! (Especially as we get no Christmas goodies here really).

 

[zinderella]

Hi Jill

You don't sound AT ALL EXCITED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's also our first christmas trip 17th-19th Dec and we are pretty excited too. I have been reading others' trip reports, and looking at the christmas site:
snow on Main Street
Rapunzel show
Christmas additions to the parade
characters in seasonal costumes
Belle's Christmas Village
Santa (of course, where else would he be!!!!!)
Mickey's Winter Wonderland Musical
Fantillusion!!!
Castle covered in beautiful lights - yay!
Small world gets kitted out for Christmas too! Can't wait to see that!
Christmas tree ceremony
http://new-generation-festival.disneylandparis.co.uk/christmas

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Hi Jill

You don't sound AT ALL EXCITED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's also our first christmas trip 17th-19th Dec and we are pretty excited too. I have been reading others' trip reports, and looking at the christmas site:
snow on Main Street
Rapunzel show
Christmas additions to the parade
characters in seasonal costumes
Belle's Christmas Village
Santa (of course, where else would he be!!!!!)
Mickey's Winter Wonderland Musical
Small world gets kitted out for Christmas too! Can't wait to see that!
Christmas tree ceremony
http://new-generation-festival.disneylandparis.co.uk/christmas

Now I am even MORE excited - if that were possible!!

 

[mommy2ash]

hope you have a great time

 

[Mum to Belle]

It's Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!! I am a bit excited too!! How lovely that you get to have your Disney Christmas and then head home for Thanksgiving & all the festivities at home!

Can't wait to read all about it!

p.s. any news on the hat???

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

It's Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!!! I am a bit excited too!! How lovely that you get to have your Disney Christmas and then head home for Thanksgiving & all the festivities at home!

Can't wait to read all about it!

p.s. any news on the hat???

Oh yes -we must do the Christmas Disney dance ! Have a great trip!!!

Unfortunately no news on the hat - they never got back to us - - so I am guessing they never found it. It has been a year now and I imagine they have new designs - but I do think next time I am at WDW I'll be looking for it - .

 

[Asker Family]

We are all soooo excited about going at Christmas time too. I keep reading the past trip reports from last Christmas and watching the videos just to make me even more giddy!!!!

The park just looks so gorgeous in everyones photos, my ticker can't count down quick enough! We are literally jumping around with silly smiles on our faces

It sounds like it's worked out really well for you with flights and going home etc. Hope you have a great Christmas

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

We are all soooo excited about going at Christmas time too. I keep reading the past trip reports from last Christmas and watching the videos just to make me even more giddy!!!!

The park just looks so gorgeous in everyones photos, my ticker can't count down quick enough! We are literally jumping around with silly smiles on our faces

It sounds like it's worked out really well for you with flights and going home etc. Hope you have a great Christmas

Oh please link us to the videos if you have it!

Have a great trip too!! And a Happy Christmas!

 

[TheTizardFamily:0)]

I totally share in your excitement!!!

As i write this i am listening to White Christmas

Have a fantastic magical time

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

hope you have a great time

Thanks!

I totally share in your excitement!!!

As i write this i am listening to White Christmas

Have a fantastic magical time

You too!! Nothing like Christmas and Disney!

 

[syddis]

Have a great time!:

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Have a great time!:

Thanks!



I found a nice Christmas video for all of us Christmas at DLRP lovers!

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO8ZpkKo9MfHEANlz7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTB2aWlyYmxyBHBvcwMxMQR2dGlkA1YxMTUEc2xrA3JlcwRzZWMDc3I-/SIG=1k8006ata/EXP=1284537316/**http%3a//video.search.yahoo.com/video/play%3f%26p=christmas%2bdlrp%26vid=238570635949%26dt=1211007600%26l=126%26turl=http%253A%252F%252Fts2.mm.bing.net%252Fvideos%252Fthumbnail.aspx%253Fq%253D238570635949%2526id%253De1fc4c6b2bc1133f0725e7cb4902140d%2526bid%253DSKY%25252fTaEFoxpSCQ%2526bn%253DThumb%2526index%253Dch1%2526url%253Dhttp%25253a%25252f%25252fwww.dailymotion.com%25252fvideo%25252fx5gaha_disneyland-paris-christmas-season_lifestyle%26rurl=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.dailymotion.com%252Fvideo%252Fx5gaha_disneyland-paris-christmas-season_lifestyle%26tit=disneyland%2bparis%2b-%2bchristmas%2bseason%26sigr=12jrm72hl%26newfp=1

 

[Asker Family]

Thanks for the video I can't seem to find the one I was watching now Oh well, I will just have to keep searching for more

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Thanks for the video I can't seem to find the one I was watching now Oh well, I will just have to keep searching for more

I only had a little time this afternoon to search for videos but it seemed like there were masses of Christmas DLRP videos! Something to look forward to!

 

[Lisa_C]

I'm excited as I'm going the same time as you (but in the Sequoia) so if you want to meet up shout me - i'm a shareholder so get a discount on the restaurants, which might come in handy as you are on a solo trip! It might be nice for you if you wanted to join my and my daughter for a meal if you are eating alone too! P.M me if you want to swap details

I'll write up my pretrip report soon, I'm trying to hold off as I can ramble on and on, and my poor friends are all ready putting cotton wool in their ears

Just thought, as you are flying back home, you can be my guest in Salon Mickey one morning if you would like! That would totally add the edge to your trip!!

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

I'm excited as I'm going the same time as you (but in the Sequoia) so if you want to meet up shout me - i'm a shareholder so get a discount on the restaurants, which might come in handy as you are on a solo trip! It might be nice for you if you wanted to join my and my daughter for a meal if you are eating alone too! P.M me if you want to swap details

I'll write up my pretrip report soon, I'm trying to hold off as I can ramble on and on, and my poor friends are all ready putting cotton wool in their ears

Just thought, as you are flying back home, you can be my guest in Salon Mickey one morning if you would like! That would totally add the edge to your trip!!

Hi Lisa- Thanks - I'm sure happy to meet up for a hot chocolate/beverage of choice (I am hoping for some cool weather) - the Turkish summer has been brutal - still using a fan. I'll PM you. Jill

 

[Mum to Belle]

Awwwwwwwww, that's so lovely that you're going to try and meet up!! The hot chocolate in Salon Mickey is very nice!

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Wouldn't it be fun to have a "big ole dismeet" sometime? I read about them on the WDW boards but haven't seen any listed for DLRP.

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Wanting a little more DLRP Christmas spirit??

Here is another video (or videos) to share-
http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=dlrp+christmas&b=21&tnr=20

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

How could I forget my SDD!!