Monday, November 21, 2011

Disneyland Christmas 2011: 5 Reasons to go this year!

I am sure you have heard people say it before- “Disneyland at the holidays is even MORE magical”.

And it is.

In addition to all the amazing entertainment value of Disneyland anytime of the year, here are 5 of my favorite reasons to visit over the holidays.

1. Seeing our favorite characters in holiday outfits. Especially the family favorites Pooh & Eyore.

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2. Picture perfect holiday decorations, that do not require me to put them up, or take them down.

Did you know? Decorators trim nearly 700 Christmas trees in the resort  for the holidays – at the parks, hotels and Downtown Disney

 

IMG_4354p CREATING HOLIDAY MEMORIES Ð When it comes to making magical memories, thereÕs no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 8,2012, the season shines more brightly than ever with sparkling dŽcor and daily performances of ÒA Christmas FantasyÓ parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday versions of ÒitÕs a small worldÓ and Haunted Mansion, the ÒBelieve Éin Holiday MagicÓ fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.  Disney California Adventure park gleams with the Êmerriment of the season, including a beautiful Christmas tree that towers over Paradise Bay. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)

3. A holiday parade that is memorable and fun (and worth the wait!)

CREATING HOLIDAY MEMORIES Ð When it comes to making magical memories, thereÕs no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 8,2012, the season shines more brightly than ever with sparkling dŽcor and daily performances of ÒA Christmas FantasyÓ parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday versions of ÒitÕs a small worldÓ and Haunted Mansion, the ÒBelieve Éin Holiday MagicÓ fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.  Disney California Adventure park gleams with the Êmerriment of the season, including a beautiful Christmas tree that towers over Paradise Bay. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) CREATING HOLIDAY MEMORIES Ð When it comes to making magical memories, thereÕs no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 8, 2012, the season shines more brightly than ever with sparkling decor and daily performances of ÒA Christmas FantasyÓ parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday versions of ÒitÕs a small worldÓ and Haunted Mansion, the ÒBelieve Éin Holiday MagicÓ fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.  Disney California Adventure park gleams with the Êmerriment of the season, including a beautiful Christmas tree that towers over Paradise Bay. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)

 

4. Holiday lights like NO OTHER. From the castle to It’s a Small World. Millions of lights shine bright and make the nighttime spectacular. And after the fireworks each nighte- SNOW falls on main street. Now THAT is some Southern California maic.

IT'S A SMALL WORLD HOLIDAYÐ When it comes to making magical memories, thereÕs no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 8, 2012, the season shines more brightly than ever with sparkling dŽcor and daily performances of ÒA Christmas FantasyÓ parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday versions of ÒitÕs a small worldÓ and Haunted Mansion, the ÒBelieve Éin Holiday MagicÓ fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.  Disney California Adventure park gleams with the Êmerriment of the season, including a beautiful Christmas tree that towers over Paradise Bay. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) Sleeping Beauty Castle Snow Overlay

5. Great photo opportunities everywhere you look. Use PhotoPass to get the perfect family photo for your holiday cards this year. Here is a pic of The Three Disneyland Moms  (yeah that’s me in the middle) at a recent event for bloggers.

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Bonus: The Holiday treats. This year they have amazing bread pudding, mango parfait and even DESSERT NACHOS in the park. All of which are delicious. I skipped dinner at a recent event just to be able to try them ALL and report back to you. See how I sacrifice for serious journalism? : )

CREATING HOLIDAY MEMORIES Ð When it comes to making magical memories, thereÕs no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. Now through Jan. 8,2012, the season shines more brightly than ever with sparkling dŽcor and daily performances of ÒA Christmas FantasyÓ parade.. The holiday experiences include special holiday versions of ÒitÕs a small worldÓ and Haunted Mansion, the ÒBelieve Éin Holiday MagicÓ fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A.  Disney California Adventure park gleams with the Êmerriment of the season, including a beautiful Christmas tree that towers over Paradise Bay. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)