'Tis the Season in Disneyland: A California Christmas *COMPLETED* (Feb. 2/Pg. 14)

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I'm pretty computer savy, but I can just not figure this out!

I was hoping someone could maybe help me.


I filmed some of my video on a DVD-RW, while at WDW for Chrismas (the parade, etc.) and I cannot get it to upload on my computer. Sometimes my computer reads the DVD and sometimes it doesn't.

I usually don't shoot on this type of DVD and I have only done it once before, but I did manage to get the computer to read the DVD and upload it after about 30 different tries of sticking the DVD in and out of the computer.

Any ideas?

 

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Let's Celebrate Halloween on Christmas




After the parade, we finally made it over to Adventureland and this area of the park always seems to be the most crowded. I'm not sure why that is, but every time we've been there it is wall-to-wall people.

The rides were all too crowded and too long of a wait for us, so we decided we'd have to hold off on Adventureland. Then, I spotted Tarzan's Tree house, which was closed when we were there in May, so up the tree we went.

It was so neat and such a great idea compared to the Swiss Family Tree house. It's a great update and addition. It really takes you through the movies and it was done very well.

We left Adventureland and entered New Orleans Square, so we could ride the Haunted Mansion! It was really crowded because they had redone the ride for the holidays as "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Luckily, we were able to grab Fast Passes earlier in the day.

The Haunted Mansion just looked amazing! I am such a fan of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," so I was just thrilled! I really had no idea what to expect with the ride. Honestly, I originally thought they just decorated the outside. I had no idea that they changed the entire ride too!

We entered the Haunted Mansion and I really felt like I had stepped right into Tim Burton's fantasy. It was amazing! They redid the entire story and made it all about Jack Skellington's journey from Halloween Town to Christmas Town. It was incredible. DH was even shocked by the amazing detail of the ride. Even the stretching room was themed for "The Nightmare Before Christmas" with Jack's hackling laughs filling the room.

We hopped into our sleigh and entered Halloween Town! We had entered the movie and every character was there! They didn't miss a single detail from the movie!

We entered the cemetery and there was Jack and Zero in place of the gravedigger and his skinny dog. It was like he was right there talking to you.

Jack-o-Lanterns had taken over the place of the talking-head statues and then we saw Oogie! He was at the end where the three Hitchhiking Ghosts usually are and then you are frightened by Lock, Shock, and Barrel.

DH & I got off the ride and we knew we had to ride it again! I think they should leave the ride like that all the time or at least create a new "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ride. I dare say it, but I enjoyed it even more than the typical Haunted Mansion.

I thought it was really neat how the evil doll took the place of the black crown in the ride and how Sally took the place of the scary little bride.

More Soon!

 

[CriminyCrafft]

WHOOHOO great TR! I'm so glad I found it! I'm going to Disneyland in March and now based on what you've said I think I will definitely spend the extra $$$ to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. I love your pictures of Haunted Mansion Holiday!

Need...more...now!

 

[gatrbait]

Gosh I am jealous!!! How much fun you had...the Haunted mansion was so cool! Boy this trip was 1000% better than the last with the exception of the POC release and Johnny etc. Woman I want your life!!! < me green with envy lol!

 

[cryssi]

I'm pretty computer savy, but I can just not figure this out!

I was hoping someone could maybe help me.


I filmed some of my video on a DVD-RW, while at WDW for Chrismas (the parade, etc.) and I cannot get it to upload on my computer. Sometimes my computer reads the DVD and sometimes it doesn't.

I usually don't shoot on this type of DVD and I have only done it once before, but I did manage to get the computer to read the DVD and upload it after about 30 different tries of sticking the DVD in and out of the computer.

Any ideas?

Lindsey, did you close the disc in the camcorder? I know that if you don't close the disc (you won't be able to record anything else on it) it won't read on anything except the camcorder. Did that make sense? Just pop it back in the camcorder and close it...

 

[mom2my3kids]

I just love your trip reports...Can't wait for more..

 

[Disneygrl36]

Wow Lindsey........how cool is the Haunted Mansion Holiday. I am soooooooo glad you got to see that & that you shared it with us. I had read about it but coudln't really imagine how they could do it & now I can totally imagine it all thanks to your pictures.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanna go to Disneyland NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Said in my best Veruca Salt voice.

 

[DisDancerina]

I wasn't sure what to think of this post when I read it because I didn't know to take it as a compliment or as an insult.

Yes, at WDW you board pretty much every ride inside and the rides are all pretty much in closed areas, except for a few (Ex: Big Thunder Mountain & Splash Mountain.) It's amazing to me how everything is almost outdoors at Disneyland, including most of the rides. We are not use to that at WDW at all, so in DL you are right outside with all the weather elements. That would never work in FL.

And no I'm not obnoxious. I think being polite and kind goes a long way. The woman just felt like being kind to me, since I was standing behind her, so why would she not ask me?

Have a Magical day!



I can't wait to post my pictures of the HM all decked out. I just love it! It needs to stay that way all the time. I'm a crazy "The Nightmare Before Christmas" fan, so I could not have been more thrilled!





Thanks!
Oh, what a cool moment to share with Max!
Yes, I love him and he's one of those rare characters you actually get to see, so I am so thrilled whenever I get to see him!
Maybe I'll be lucky enough to finally have a close encounter later in the trip!




You are very welcome!

It was a compliment Being obnoxious is a good thing! That was a joke, too. That's cool about WDW... Also, that's because Disneyland has a wonderful weather situation! n

 

[BecBennett]

Ok, so I've read up to here, and now I'd like an update... Can that be arranged??

 

[jnjusoioa]

Lindsey, as always your pictures are amazing and beautiful, looking at The Haunted Mansion as The Nightmare Before Christmas I actually felt like I was on the ride and can't wait to see it next Dec.

Would you believe that I actually have never watched The Nightmare Before Christmas, so I decided to stop by Blockbuster the other day and they don't have it to rent or buy, so I checked the local library and they have it, now I just have to wait for it to come in, I want to be prepared for the ride, I hope it is a good movie. I am sure it is though, it is Disney.

Wish I could help you with your computer issue but I know nothing, I am sure you know way more then I do.

Did you and DH make it to the Disney Soda Fountain in Hollywood this trip? I know you had said you did some of LA too, just wondering what it is like.

Lindsey you are very kind too, I just had to add that, you are one of the kindest people I know and I love how sweet you are to share information with all of us so we don't miss anything. Your great!!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

I just got back from Disney World last night so I just found your trip report...can't wait to read it!

 

[nts4wdw]

Cool, cool, cool! Thanks so much for posting those pictures! I had heard they did that, but I had no idea it was so extensive. I must say it again, Cool!!!!!

 

[ArielSRL]

Just watched a show on the Food Network about the food at DL. I have been there twice myself...once when I was 7 and once in 2002. I did eat at the Blue Bayou at the time and it was great!

Anyway, they highlighted several places including the Ariel place you had in your plans. But another place they highlighted was Napa Rose at the Grand Californian. Man, I wouldn't mind eating there. I looked on your plans to see if you had plans to eat there b/c I wanted to see what you thought, but I see you did not have it in your plans. From the sound of the show, it is a really neat place. Maybe you can hit it up one trip and let us know if it is really great or what!

 

[princess jackie]

Yeah! I just found your new trip report! I love the way you write them. I can't wait to catch up!!

 

[Disney-Kim]

We have had the good fortune to visit Disneyland TWICE during the Holidays....once in early Nov and once over Thanksgiving. It has been 3 yrs I think. since our last visit.

We LOVE the HM Holiday version and the first time we saw it in I think 2002 was soooo cool because we loved the movie from the day it came out but it wasn't the cult classic that it is now.

It is really fun to relive your trip with you. Your pictures are always fun and your enthusiasm and happy attitude really make your trippies fun to read

did you eat at Blue Bayou? I didn't see it on your list??? another of our favs

 

[disneyfanatic4]

I just love your pictures of the Haunted Mansion. It is one of my favorite rides but I have never been fortunate to be there during the holidays. I think that a visit during the holdiay season will definitely be in my future.

 

[postalcop]

i just love seeing the parade pictures, it's just such a great time to go, well to any Disney park, (never been to DL yet!!) hey does it SNOW in DL parde, just like in the WDW Christmas parade? and HM lookes awsome decked out with the Nightmare before Christmas theme going on.
i guess your next trip to CA should be in july or aug. so you guys wont be so cold!!!

~Sue

 

[momshark]

OK A BIG DUH to me!!! I was looking all over for your continued trip report with no luck! Finally I went back to my PMs and linked in and guess what - I found you in the DL trippies, not WDW. DUH!! I should have figured. Oh well, back to catchin' up...

 

[momshark]

OK A BIG DUH to me!!! I was looking all over for your continued trip report with no luck! Finally I went back to my PMs and linked in and guess what - I found you in the DL trippies, not WDW. DUH!! I should have figured. Oh well, back to catchin' up...

 

[momshark]

OK all caught up! Lindsey, your trip reports are so awesome!!! I absolutely love that DL is all decked out for the holidays. Every ride too, amazing! I loved the Haunted Mansion with Jack and the crew - wicked cool. Thanks for taking and sharing such great photos!

Lesley