Christmas Fantasy Parade Articles
Disneyland Unveils Details About New Parade
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Disneyland's new musical parade will feature floats and performers from films ranging from "Mary Poppins" to "Tangled" when it debuts next month.
Disney unveiled details Friday about the upcoming Mickey's Soundsational Parade during a State of the Resort presentation for about 400 invited guests. George Kalogridis, the Disneyland Resort spokesman, spoke at the event, as well as other Disney ...
Mickey Mouse Gets A Toon-Themed Tree For The Holidays
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Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new decor adds merriment to Mickey's Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 14, 2011, through Jan. 8, 2012, as guests create memories for a lifetime.
Those holiday memories might even appear in the nightly "The Magic, The Memories, and You!" ...
Rain, Rain Stay Away At Least 'Til Sunday
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I'm counting on the rain to hold off until at least Sunday so I can get to Disneyland this weekend, the first with the park decked out for the holidays.
I want to get in there before the Thanksgiving and then Christmas crowds arrive.
If you have never been, no kidding, it's the most amazing time to go. Especially if you're like me and sometimes have a hard time getting into the holiday ...
Tips For Taking The Kids To Disneyland During The Holidays
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Every year, Disneyland magically transforms into a winter wonderland for families to enjoy.
There are almost 700 festively-decorated trees located throughout the park, including the popular one at the beginning of Main Street. Guests can enjoy visiting Santa Claus and even get a rare opportunity to see live reindeer in Frontierland.
The holiday times at Disneyland are sure to whisk you and your ...
Merry Holidays At Disneyland
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The magic of the holiday season is made all that more magical with cheap flights to Disneyland. Disney goes all out to create a winter wonderland at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks. Expect holiday-themed attractions and parades, decadent decorations and sweet treats, and even snow at this popular sunny Anaheim, California tourist destination.
Two rides are given a complete ...
Disneyland At Christmas It's Not Just For Kids
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If there's a better place to immerse yourself in the Holidays than Disneyland I don't know where it could be. And that's especially true if you can stay at one of Disney's resort hotels.
Once again this year, California residents can take an easy drive to Anaheim and enter a world of lights, color, music, rides and even Christmas "snow."
Familiar attractions like the Haunted Mansion and It's a ...
Disneyland Set To Close Early Today, Tuesday
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Disney employees won't only be working at Disneyland on Monday and Tuesday night. They'll also be celebrating.
Disneyland is set to close early Monday (today) and Tuesday so employees can attend a holiday party there, said Betsy Sanchez, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. Employees can bring their families.
The hours for the general public are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Evening ...
Christmas At Disneyland Is Busy But Still Magical
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Disneyland at Christmas Time is even more magical
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and if the kids stayed off the naughty list they might just get lucky enough to be screaming "I'm going to Disneyland!" As the parents, brace yourself for a busy trip. I was there last week and it's already in full holiday mode. Here are a few hints to make the trip an enjoyable memory.
The parks are ...
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
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Having grown up in Southern California, I can't remember a time when I wasn't aware of Disneyland.
I've loved the amusement park and all things Disney since I was itty bitty. I can remember being carried out to the car while it was still dark out when I was a little girl only to wake up again at Disneyland in awe. Now as an adult, I still find the "Happiest Place on Earth" just that.
There's no ...
Disneyland Park Releases Dates Details Of Christmas Holiday Season
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Always a magical place, Disneyland Park becomes extra festive during the Christmas season. The theme park will celebrate the holiday from Nov. 12, 2012 through Jan. 6, 2013 with the return of its seasonal offerings, announced Disneyland Resort on Oct. 23.
Visiting Disneyland Park is an annual tradition for many guests who come to see the park's festive decor and seasonal overlays, its special parade ...
Disneyland Holidays 2012
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Halloween is over and the Holiday season has arrived to Southern California .The decorations have been brought out, great meals are planned and with family and friends arriving to celebrate, there is so much left to do! Favorites are coming back and new additions to the Parks are going to be showcased with seasonal flair. During the Holiday season, it seems that Disneyland tries to top the year before and ...
Disneyland And California Adventure Most Festive Place On Earth?
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Many people in Southern California lament that there is no distinct change of seasons and that winter holidays are lacking because there isn't any snow.
But area theme parks have everything to get even the "bah, humbug!" types in a festive mood.
For starters, there's Disneyland, "The Happiest Place on Earth," from its tall ornament-bedecked tree at the beginning of Main Street U.S.A. to the ...
Holidays At Disneyland Are Truly The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
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To be sure, the holiday season wasn't created by the Walt Disney Company, but the folks who encourage us to believe in magic have certainly put their stamp on "the most wonderful time of the year."
Having spent countless hours enjoying what Walt Disney World has to offer during this special time of year, we entered the Disneyland Resort recently somewhat apprehensive. Frankly, we have been spoiled by ...
Redlands Forum Focuses On Disneyland Celebration
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Marilyn Magness Carroll, executive director of creative entertainment for Disney Parks and Resorts, brought a bit of Disney pixie dust to Wednesday's Redlands Forum at Esri, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland's Diamond Celebration going on now.
The idea of the Anaheim theme park came to Walt Disney while sitting on a park bench at Griffith Park watching his daughters play. "And he thought ...
Disneyland Adds Second Nightly Fireworks Show Thanksgiving Week
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Disneyland will add a second nightly fireworks show during Thanksgiving week - and consider using the strategy on select days in the future to thin out massive crowds.
The "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show will run at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. from Nov. 21 to Nov. 28.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Disneyland Resort is experiencing record crowds, and with holidays and special events coming up ...
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Festival Of Holidays
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It's the season for celebrations as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort launches Nov. 10, inviting family and friends to make magical memories together.
This year, guests will have even more to celebrate as they discover the new Festival of Holidays, with music, dance, food and heartwarming holiday festivities inspired by cultural traditions from around the world.
Also new for the season is the ...
8 Tips For Celebrating The Holidays At Disneyland
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Get the most out of your Disneyland vacation with these insider tricks.
The holiday season truly is magical at Disneyland, bustling with special events, parties, parades, entertainment and elaborate decorations. Plus, Disneyland Resort offers special annual events, from the Festival of Holidays entertainment to the "World of Color -- Season of Light" spectacle at Disney California Adventure Park. ...
Deck The Halls At Disneyland 2018 Guide To The Holidays
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The Happiest Place on Earth just got much merrier! The Holidays at Disneyland Resort are just around the corner, and this year will be the most magical season to date. Disneyland Resort celebrates the holidays from November 9, 2018, through January 6, 2019, providing park guests with nearly two months of holiday cheer.
Magical Decor and Guided Tours
Disneyland Resort does not skimp on decorating ...
How To See And Hear The 2018 Candlelight Ceremony This Weekend
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There's still an opportunity to see and hear the 2018 Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this weekend even if you still haven't received your VIP invitation yet.
The 600-member candlelight choir will parade down Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday and Sunday for two performances each night in Disneyland's Town Square. Expect the main entrance to the Anaheim theme park to be busy and crowded both nights ...
Mickey Mouse At 90 An Inside Look At Disneyland And The Celebration
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He may be perpetually young at heart, but Mickey Mouse is 90 years old. Still delighting kids of all ages, the Walt Disney creation has no plans to wrap up his birthday celebration any time soon, as the festivities continue into in 2019 at Disneyland Resort. We caught up with Robyn Vossen, general manager of Disneyland Entertainment Operations, to find out more about Mickey's party plans, how the magic is ...
Santa Claus Fell Out Of His Sleigh During A Parade This Weekend
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Parades are an everyday staple at Disneyland but this is something you just don't see: Santa Claus falling out of his sleigh.
But that's what happened during Saturday's "A Christmas Fantasy" afternoon parade, when the sleigh apparently broke and sent him down. Luckily, like other parade performers, he was wearing a safety harness, so he wasn't injured but was just stuck there until he could be ...
What Disneyland Is Really Like On Christmas According To Former Employees
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You would think that combining the happiest place on Earth with the perfect amount of tinsel and yuletide cheer would make Disneyland an ideal place to spend Christmas. As it turns out, that's not always the case.
Sure, Mickey and friends dressed head to toe in holiday garb, a 60-foot tall Christmas tree, and endless holiday songs enchanting the park is the epitome of everything the holiday should be, ...
Sleigh Bells Ring, Snow Falls and Chestnuts Roast at The Merriest Place on Earth
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As its 50th Anniversary celebration continues in full swing, the Disneyland Resort has been transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland (now through January 2) featuring an unbelievable array of spectacular entertainment, amazing decorations, festive foods and favorite adventures and attractions.
The fun is extended with expanded park hours for Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure for much ...
Abundance Of Fall Fun At Disneyland Resort As New Experiences Enhance Traditional Halloween And Holiday Seasons
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The giant Mickey Mouse Jack-o'-Lantern and the Town Square Christmas Tree will be the symbols of celebration for their respective holidays at Disneyland this fall. But the traditional fan favorites are only the beginning as Disneyland Resort welcomes new shows and immersive experiences, along with an exciting preview of things to come at Disney's California Adventure park.
It's all part of the fun as ...
The Merriest Of Holiday Celebrations Make Spirits Brighter Than Ever At Disneyland Resort
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New Entertainment, Cherished Favorites, More Magic and a 'Reawakened' Sleeping Beauty Castle Bring Holidays to Life
When it comes to celebrating the magic and sparkle of the holidays, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort, the Merriest Place on Earth. From November 21 through January 4, the annual Disneyland Resort holiday celebration will be more dazzling than ever.
Guests will enjoy the ...
Christmas Fantasy Continues At Disneyland
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The awe on children's faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January.
That's when Denny Newell, the park's senior show director, will start planning for next year.
With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 performers and musicians, the parade is a massive undertaking. Newell starts taking ...
Disneyland Resort Holiday Season Begins This Week
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The snowfall, twinkly castle and holiday-themed parades and fireworks return this week to the Disneyland Resort, well before Thanksgiving.
The holiday season begins Friday, Nov. 13 at both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, running through Jan. 3. Most of the features are the same as previous years, said John McClintock, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. However, a few surprises were added to ...
How To Survive Thanksgiving Week At Disney
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Then President George W. Bush pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, who was moved to Disneyland, at a ceremony last year.
Thanksgiving week draws large crowds to the Disneyland Resort, including on turkey day, believe it or not. In fact, it's believed to be the biggest dining day of the year at Disney restaurants.
Parks will be less packed earlier in the week, but will fill up more once the ...
4 Hurt At Disneyland
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A woman was taken to a hospital and three other people were treated at the scene after they were struck by a Disneyland parade float tonight.
"A Christmas Fantasy Parade" was near the end of its route, near the "It's a Small World" attraction, when it hit the four spectators at about 8:15 p.m., park spokesman Rob Doughty said.
Anaheim fire Capt. Jamie Hirsch said the people were hit by the ...
4 Injured At Disneyland Parade
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One person was hospitalized Monday night after being bumped by a small float during Disneyland's Christmas Fantasy parade, officials said.
Three other park visitors were treated at the scene for minor scrapes.
The accident involved a "Genie" float and occurred near the It's Small World attraction, said Disneyland spokesman Bob Tucker.
Events leading up to the incident were not immediately ...
Disney Holiday Fireworks Parade Return Friday
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Crowds at the Disneyland Resort are expected to thicken as the popular holiday season, including special fireworks and a parade, return Friday.
The resort's season runs through Jan. 2 with special entertainment, attraction makeovers and festive decorations.
Disney crews have been installing decorations in the parks since Halloween. Earlier this week, the snow features were on Sleeping Beauty ...
