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Tag: Christmas

  • The Sights of Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland

    For the last 10 years, from the end of September until after the New Year rings, Jack Skellington has brought the Haunted Mansion Holiday to delight Disneyland Resort guests with his “vision” of Christmas.   This year, I thought it would be fun to share some of the unique and wonderful sights that guests will find…

  • Reindeer in Training at Disneyland’s Big Thunder Ranch

    One of Disneyland’s coolest holiday experiences, for kids of any age, is offered at Big Thunder Ranch.  During the holidays, the folks looking for a meet-up with Mr. Claus himself often discover it, but not many others.  This is a historic area of Disneyland-Past – home to the Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland, but for…

  • Rustic Holiday Decor Ideas from Disneyland’s Big Thunder Ranch

    What is it about Disneyland and Walt Disney World that inspires thousands of folks to celebrate the holiday season there?  Quite simply, it’s the atmosphere and decor that turns sunny destinations into wintery holiday showplaces.   Nowhere can that be more truly seen, than in the homey locale of Disneyland’s Big Thunder Ranch and Big Thunder Barbeque.   Its rustic…

  • Fabulous Treats for Your Disneyland Holiday

    One of the biggest things that makes the holiday special is the sweet treats you find in every corner.  You can’t escape them anywhere – in the office, at home, family gatherings…  I could go on.   The Disneyland Resort is no exception, and each year, they try to outdo themselves.  This year is no exception. …

  • Disneyland Gems: Holidays at Disneyland!

    I can’t believe it’s that time of year again.  The joy of the winter holidays are by far my absolute favorite time of the year and how they celebrate them at the Disneyland Resort is one of the things that keeps me wanting to go back each and every year.   And now – Disneyland has…

  • Candy Canes Help Guy Fieri Celebrate Disneyland Holidays

    They entice you. All shiny, with their glistening, swirling, red and white stripes. You can almost taste them with your eyes. This is one of the great, but not well known (until now) holiday traditions at Disneyland. The making of the Candy Canes at the Candy Palace, on Main Street in Disneyland, is truly one…

  • Holidays around Orlando: Gaylord Palms ICE!

    I love the Christmas holidays in Orlando. Since moving from the cold North there are moments when I miss the cold weather. Thankfully there is a wonderful attraction here in Orlando where I can remember them. If you are looking for something to do outside the theme parks, this is an attraction the entire family…