Our own Shawn Hutchison was at the Happiest Place on Earth yesterday for the start of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. He reports back to us with the following photos:
New billboards for the season at the Mickey and Friends tram station
The CALIFORNIA letters decked out as candy canes
Mickey gift wraps the “C”
While Goofy hangs from the second “A”
A holiday wreath and garland decorate the Golden Gate Bridge
Surfin’ Christmas Donald in Sunshine Plaza
A quick look at World of Color construction
It’s so good to have the reflection the water creates back
Work in Paradise Park is now scheduled to be completed on February 20th, 2010
DCA’s new Christmas tree
Santa does meet ‘n greets next to the Christmas tree
Another look at work going on in and around the Paradise Bay lagoon
Water flowing into the lagoon on either side of the Mickey’s Fun Wheel queue
Now to head over to where the holidays really lie, Disneyland Park
The Mickey floral got a Christmas update, with Mickey now donning a Santa hat
The majestic Main Street Christmas tree
Beautiful garland strung across Main Street
A look at the recently re-opened Main Street Magic Shop
A look some holiday merchandise next door in Disney Showcase
The holidays are definitely the most wonderful time of the year at the Disneyland Resort
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle look great during the day and spectacular at night
A Haunted Mansion Holiday themed spoon collection at the French Market and Cafe Orleans
“The Princess and the Frog” meet ‘n greet in the Court of Angels
Tiana and Naveen weren’t there when Shawn passed by
The new “Princess and the Frog” store Le Bayou Magique
Haunted Mansion and “Nightmare Before Christmas” merchandise at the cart outside Haunted Mansion Holiday
New Haunted Mansion action figures
Garland on the Critter Country sign
Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee going down the bayou past Critter Country
Now for a look at the highlight of the holiday season, It’s a Small World Holiday
Let the ride begin!
While the regular version of It’s a Small World is definitely a classic, the attraction shines much more brightly during the holiday season
The Disney characters are still in the ride, now with a music-box underlay of their songs playing
Don’t you just love the smell of gingerbread? :)
The Latin American room might just have the best holiday decorations in the whole ride
The new America room got a “Ho Ho Holidays!” overlay
Nothing beats hearing “Deck the Halls” and “It’s a Small World” together in the finale room
I believe the poster on the left may be new
The whole Small World Mall area gets some holiday touch-ups
Even the pretzel cart gets some holiday decor
And the churro cart too
This year’s Christmas maps
The newly re-designed Disneyland times guide now features the holiday offerings as well as health and safety tips at the bottom
Thanks for the report Shawn!
