Twas the Disneyland Before Christmas

innerSpaceman · 12-18-2007, 12:16 PM

... and all through the Park, all was so lovely ... let's go for a lark!

I haven't had enough Disneyland Christmas this year, and I'm going back on Christmas Eve Eve .... if anyone would like to join up for some wonderful Christmassy goodness.

I think one of the most marvelous Xmas-things I've ever experienced was on Main Street, just after this past Thanksgiving. It was my first time seeing this year's holiday decorations, highlighted by the beautiful new winter wonderizing of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Gemini Cricket and Laurie and I were watching Holiday Believe fireworks and basking in the beautiful snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. ... when who did we find wandering through the crowds but a teeny tiny Minnie Mouse and her beau, Mickey. They had no handlers, and were going from person to person in the astonished throng, hugging everyone a Merry Christmas.

It was pure Disney magic of the first order.

I've been back a few times, grabbing Christmas tendrils here and there ... but I've an urge to wrap it all up in pretty bow the evening of Sunday, December 23 - - the eve before Christmas Eve.

I just feel like I've been missing some of the Christmasization Disneyland has to offer ... especially the fireworks and snowfall, which I've seen cancelled, stopped in mid-show, just missed, and otherwise out-of-breath from a downtown disney race.

I'm gonna nab a typical "Remember" spot in front of the Castle, and watch Believe and the stunning Sleeping Beauty transforation from a fabulous perch. I'll bring a blanket and save some room. Please join me for Holiday pryomagicalisms!

Let's watch both stages of the earlier Castle Christmacizing at 5:30 and 7:30 (are those the times??). Let's ogle it's a small world in its XmasLight Glory, and hang around for one of the periodic projection shows of Nutcracker Sweetness.

Let's ride a bobsled down the icy slopes of the Majestic Matterhorn, and enjoy any other attractions that have a seasonal greetings connection.

Let's see Santa's reindeer over by the awesome XmasLight treefest on Big Thunder Trail. And harken to Dickens Carolers on Main Street USA, the Chrismassiest Street on Earth.

It'll be a night of hanging out in the Park from twilight till late night. Fun as they are, no gargantuan meals in Downtown Disney. When we're hungry ... and though it won't be breakfast ... let's sample the new menu at the just-reopened River Belle Terrace.

So if anyone's up for some last-minute Yuletide treats, please meet me at the Park this coming Sunday. The most important Christmas ingredient can't be provided by Disneyland. It's the company of friends that makes the holiday special.

Let's have one last Merry Christmas Evening on Christmas Eve Eve at Disneyland.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-18-2007, 12:27 PM

Personally, I'm a bit tempted by hot chocolate and fireworks and more castle ogling. We'll see...

Snowflake · 12-18-2007, 12:29 PM

I wish......

Ya'll have fun and please post some pics of the nightime IASW, please. I will need some Xmas cheer as I am cleaning house on the night before the night before Xmas.

Sadly, this Cinderella will have soot on her nose and her glass slippers were broken at Oakland Airport baggage claim.

Not Afraid · 12-18-2007, 12:46 PM

I so need another DL Christmas fix. But, I'm not sure this will work. Puppyland starts ramping up about then.

Morrigoon · 12-18-2007, 01:07 PM

Have to check the work schedule, but I'm probably up for this if I'm available. I love "themed" swankings

mousepod · 12-18-2007, 01:20 PM

Well, H will be up at her Mom's house - I don't join her until Monday afternoon... and I did miss most of Sunday... hmmm....

blueerica · 12-18-2007, 01:26 PM

I am tempted to try and go, but it's very unlikely since I used up two of my grandma's Disneyland passes. We shall see, I suppose.

I am trying to hold onto one that I know is there for May. Though I will probably blow back into town before then for a quick day or two to get my grad stuff in line before walking in May, so it's the next definite time I'll be back in town after the first.

katiesue · 12-18-2007, 01:46 PM

I do want Maddy to see the castle at night. Hmmmm.

We're definate maybes.

innerSpaceman · 12-18-2007, 03:11 PM

I LOVED our Christmas Swanking this past Sunday. As Cadaverous Pallor so apty put it over the three-hour-dinner table (and I paraphase), it doesn't matter what we do .... we have so much fun just being together.

Oh so true.

And yet, I am feeling as if I missed a few ounces of Christmas at the Disneyland Christmas Swanking.

This is a more low-key sequel. And there WILL BE hot chocolate. And bobsled ride. And lot's more twinkly Castle. And mucho Main Street. And pretty small world. And fireworks. And snow.

And, yes, a bite to eat at the River Belle Terrace. HeeHee.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-18-2007, 03:31 PM

I have promised my family some quality time this weekend through Christmas, so I have to (regretfully) decline. I wish you all a merry, merry time.

12-18-2007, 12:16 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Twas the Disneyland Before Christmas ... and all through the Park, all was so lovely ... let's go for a lark! I haven't had enough Disneyland Christmas this year, and I'm going back on Christmas Eve Eve .... if anyone would like to join up for some wonderful Christmassy goodness. I think one of the most marvelous Xmas-things I've ever experienced was on Main Street, just after this past Thanksgiving. It was my first time seeing this year's holiday decorations, highlighted by the beautiful new winter wonderizing of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Gemini Cricket and Laurie and I were watching Holiday Believe fireworks and basking in the beautiful snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. ... when who did we find wandering through the crowds but a teeny tiny Minnie Mouse and her beau, Mickey. They had no handlers, and were going from person to person in the astonished throng, hugging everyone a Merry Christmas. It was pure Disney magic of the first order. I've been back a few times, grabbing Christmas tendrils here and there ... but I've an urge to wrap it all up in pretty bow the evening of Sunday, December 23 - - the eve before Christmas Eve. I just feel like I've been missing some of the Christmasization Disneyland has to offer ... especially the fireworks and snowfall, which I've seen cancelled, stopped in mid-show, just missed, and otherwise out-of-breath from a downtown disney race. I'm gonna nab a typical "Remember" spot in front of the Castle, and watch Believe and the stunning Sleeping Beauty transforation from a fabulous perch. I'll bring a blanket and save some room. Please join me for Holiday pryomagicalisms! Let's watch both stages of the earlier Castle Christmacizing at 5:30 and 7:30 (are those the times??). Let's ogle it's a small world in its XmasLight Glory, and hang around for one of the periodic projection shows of Nutcracker Sweetness. Let's ride a bobsled down the icy slopes of the Majestic Matterhorn, and enjoy any other attractions that have a seasonal greetings connection. Let's see Santa's reindeer over by the awesome XmasLight treefest on Big Thunder Trail. And harken to Dickens Carolers on Main Street USA, the Chrismassiest Street on Earth. It'll be a night of hanging out in the Park from twilight till late night. Fun as they are, no gargantuan meals in Downtown Disney. When we're hungry ... and though it won't be breakfast ... let's sample the new menu at the just-reopened River Belle Terrace. So if anyone's up for some last-minute Yuletide treats, please meet me at the Park this coming Sunday. The most important Christmas ingredient can't be provided by Disneyland. It's the company of friends that makes the holiday special. Let's have one last Merry Christmas Evening on Christmas Eve Eve at Disneyland.
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12-18-2007, 12:27 PM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Personally, I'm a bit tempted by hot chocolate and fireworks and more castle ogling. We'll see... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-18-2007, 12:29 PM	#3
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I wish...... Ya'll have fun and please post some pics of the nightime IASW, please. I will need some Xmas cheer as I am cleaning house on the night before the night before Xmas. Sadly, this Cinderella will have soot on her nose and her glass slippers were broken at Oakland Airport baggage claim. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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12-18-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I so need another DL Christmas fix. But, I'm not sure this will work. Puppyland starts ramping up about then.
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12-18-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Have to check the work schedule, but I'm probably up for this if I'm available. I love "themed" swankings __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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12-18-2007, 01:20 PM	#6
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Well, H will be up at her Mom's house - I don't join her until Monday afternoon... and I did miss most of Sunday... hmmm.... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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12-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#7
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I am tempted to try and go, but it's very unlikely since I used up two of my grandma's Disneyland passes. We shall see, I suppose. I am trying to hold onto one that I know is there for May. Though I will probably blow back into town before then for a quick day or two to get my grad stuff in line before walking in May, so it's the next definite time I'll be back in town after the first. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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12-18-2007, 01:46 PM	#8
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I do want Maddy to see the castle at night. Hmmmm. We're definate maybes. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-18-2007, 03:11 PM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I LOVED our Christmas Swanking this past Sunday. As Cadaverous Pallor so apty put it over the three-hour-dinner table (and I paraphase), it doesn't matter what we do .... we have so much fun just being together. Oh so true. And yet, I am feeling as if I missed a few ounces of Christmas at the Disneyland Christmas Swanking. This is a more low-key sequel. And there WILL BE hot chocolate. And bobsled ride. And lot's more twinkly Castle. And mucho Main Street. And pretty small world. And fireworks. And snow. And, yes, a bite to eat at the River Belle Terrace. HeeHee.
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12-18-2007, 03:31 PM	#10
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	I have promised my family some quality time this weekend through Christmas, so I have to (regretfully) decline. I wish you all a merry, merry time.
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