We are home!
What a fantastic vacation! So many memories, so many pictures, so much to tell!
I thought I was going to have an easier time to blog while away but was not able to do so. Seems the android doesn't recognize the text area of my blog as a place to type. That's ok because we will just have fun catching up.
As soon as we arrived back home we were faced with the reality we did absolutely no Christmas shopping! So instead of sharing our fondest of memories we had to do in 4 days what we normally would have done in 1 month.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with lots of memories to cherish for many many years to come!
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Reindeer at Disneyland
Santa's reindeer can be visited at Disneyland while they rest up for the long night of delivering Christmas presents.
Its almost that time!
Our very 1st Disneyland Christmas vacation is just days away. Thinking of all the things I want to do and see. Can't wait to share a Dole Whip Float with the little ones, share the Captain EO experience, see all the Christmas decorations, take my niece on her 1st big kid ride (the matterhorn), sit down to a parade, watch the fireworks show, take a stroll in Downtown Disney.
All this made me think of rides from yesteryear. I loved rides and attractions such as the people mover, bear country jamboree, and the short lived rocket rods. I try to see and do everything each visit because you never know when you will come to find your favorite ride has closed forever to be replaced by something new and grand.
What are your favorite rides and attractions of yesteryear?
See many of the rides and attractions of years past at http://yesterland.com
Christmas at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort
Daily through Jan. 2
This tour offers guests an up-close look at the park’s magical yuletide makeover, while highlighting holiday traditions from around the world. Guests receive priority access to “it’s a small world" Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday, reserved seating for "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade, and a holiday snack. Reservations are available at Guest Relations or by calling (714) 781-4400
Tour Length: 2.5 hours (+ parade viewing)
Guest Price: $64 AP Price: $51.20
Daily through Jan. 2
Festive international decorations turn this area into a winter wonderland, while holiday customs from around the world are celebrated inside the attraction.
Daily through Jan. 2
• Town Square Holiday Tree Lighting - 5 p.m.
• "it's a small world" Clock Show - 5:15 p.m., Every 15 minutes thereafter
• Wintertime Enchantment (Act I)
• Wintertime Enchantment (Act II)
Skies Above Disneyland® Park
Followed by Kelly Coffey's "White Christmas" and snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square and "it's a small world" Promenade.
Disneyland® Park Parade Route
Classic procession featuring Disney characters in holiday-inspired scenes
Reindeer Round-up
Big Thunder Ranch
Daily: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Santa Claus • Mrs. Claus • Live Reindeer
Arts & Crafts • Miss Chris • Jolly Ranchers
Haunted Mansion Holiday
Haunted Mansion attraction in New Orleans Square
Jack Skellington and friends from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas give this classic attraction a festive makeover.
The Dickens Yuletide Band
Enjoy holiday tunes on Main Street, U.S.A.
Paradise Pier: 10:30 a.m - 5 p.m.
Flik's Oversized Ornaments
A Bug's Land
Santa Greetings
Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort (Nov. 25 - Dec. 24)
Holiday Carolers
Disneyland® Hotel
Nov. 25 - Dec. 30 (Daily)
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
Nov. 26- Dec. 26 (Friday-Sunday only)


