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Disneyland Transforms Into The Merriest Place On Earth Beginning November 8

Disneyland Transforms Into The Merriest Place On Earth Beginning November 8

Disneyland Transforms Into The Merriest Place On Earth Beginning November 8

Beginning November 8th and running through January 6th, Disneyland ‘Decks The Halls’ for the holidays as it transforms into the Merriest Place on Earth. The festive holiday season includes many holiday traditions, including cheerful entertainment, yuletide treats, specialty merchandise, sparking sparkling décor and seasonal transformations of select attractions!

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Lights are twinkling, “snow” is falling and reindeer can even be spotted dancing, it’s time to celebrate the most magical time of the year at the Merriest Place On Earth, Disneyland Resort.  The entire family will enjoy the festive decorations, amazing food and holiday cheer that can be found at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park.

Come watch “A Christmas Fantasy” parade as it marches down Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park.” This parade includes six units, around a dozen floats, and over 100 performers. As far as entertainment goes, this is probably one of the biggest productions of the year at either Walt Disney World or Disneyland. From Fab Five characters to princesses to reindeer, toy soldiers, and even Santa Claus–it’s all there.

The entire resort is beautifully decked out for the holiday season, but the Christmas decorations on Main Street USA are the crown jewel. You will be greeted by a massive 60 foot Christmas tree in Town Square and over 70,000 lights and 2,000 custom made ornaments, making the Merriest Celebration on Earth even merrier!

The popular “Believe… in Holiday Magic” fireworks returns this year featuring incredible Disneyland Christmas music, stunning fireworks and snowfall.

The centerpiece of Disneyland is of course, Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. Even during the rest of the year, the castle is spectacular. But this time of year it is a site so amazing that it could bring tears to your eyes. Covered in snow capped turrets and 80,000 LED lights, the castle is transformed into a glowing work of art. 4-5 times a night,

Disneyland offers a lighting ceremony at the castle which includes a brief “snow fall” of gingerbread scented snow. This ceremony typically occurs at 6:00PM and 7:30PM every night.

Disneyland goes all out at Christmas time, especially on two of its classic rides, It’s a Small World and Haunted Mansion.

The Haunted Mansion Holiday is an amazing overlay based on the Disney film, The Nightmare before Christmas. You won’t want to miss the gingerbread house display that actually gives off a gingerbread fragrance.

For it’s a Small World Holiday, about 250,000 lights have been added to the outside of the ride and 30,000 to the inside. There are snowmen, icicles, and snowflakes in addition to the animatronic dolls singing “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells. Even for those visitors that wouldn’t normally visit this ride, you will want to take the time to do so. I guarantee it will take your breath away.

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At Disney’s California Adventure, you can enjoy the festivities of the holidays in Cars Land and Buena Vista Street. The park is beautifully decorated, complete with a 50 foot tall Christmas tree in the middle of Buena Vista Street, a “Snowcar” outside of Cars Land and “Cars” inspired Christmas trees made of tires, hubcaps and cones down Route 66. Bell ringers and carolers fill Buena Vista Street with holiday cheer.


Two Cars Land attractions receive a holiday overlay to become Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.  These attractions are decked out for the holidays with lights, new tunes, and a fun twist on the holiday spirit that kids will love.

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Returning for Christmas 2019, World of Color − Season of Light features classic holiday music and animation from movies such as Fantasia, Bambi, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and many more. World of Color – Season of Light features Christmas music and special effects, including new water effect .

Make a stop at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park where you can meet and greet with Santa Claus and partake in fun holiday activities.

California Adventure celebrates the holidays with the Festival of Holidays which includes dining booths with unique culinary creations from all corners of the world and holiday entertainment throughout the parade corridors of the park.

Festive Food Marketplaces at Disney California Adventure park: As part of the Festival of Holidays, the delicious mix of holiday dishes and beverages found at the Festive Food Marketplaces celebrate diverse cuisines, cultures and traditions. You can find last year’s guide to all the food and beverages offered here.

  • Guests can purchase a Sip and Savor Pass, which gives you the opportunity to taste your way through your choice of eight different dishes or non-alcoholic beverages from participating Festive Food Marketplaces. This pass can be purchased at various locations throughout the park, including Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters.
  • For no cost, you can grab a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport at any of the marketplaces to guide you on your yummy holiday journey. As you visit each marketplace, get your passport stamped and when you’ve filled your passport, you’ll get a special completion stamp.

¡Viva Navidad! is a Latin American inspired experience featuring a street parade, special meet and greets, and unique holiday food offerings. This unique show is a gem. Find a time to relax in the Paradise Garden area and experience this fun holiday offering.

If your looking into going to Disneyland this Holiday Season, Get Away Today  has “Very Merry”Prices and you can save $$ using them.

To Book Tickets or Vacation packages, click on the link ~  Get Away Today

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