The Christmas tree is now up at the Magic Kingdom! We have not visited since last weekend for the parade taping, and it’s nice to see the garland back up and the tree finally in place (below left and right).
Walt Disney World has been adding holiday/Christmas decor for the last few weeks, and most of it is now in place (but not all yet!) Epcot added it’s main topiary this past weekend, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and Goofy (below left and right).
Christmas is arriving at Walt Disney World, and everything should be up and decorated in the next week. The Contemporary Resort decorated just a couple of days back, with it’s tree out front (below, left) and a new Mary Blair inspired gingerbread display! (below, right)
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are recovering nicely. Today I present some “after-Christmas” gingerbread from around the Walt Disney World resort! Donald and Daisy Duck are residing at the Boardwalk Resort. The carousel below is from the Beach Club, Tinkerbell sits atop of it! You will find her below.
On the lower right, one of the employee-led gingerbread houses inside the Polynesian Resort. Instead of just one gingerbread display, they have many. Some are done by chefs, but others are a team effort from a variety of areas at the resort.
Below on the left is the main gingerbread display in the lobby. All others are on the 2nd floor, including the Tiki bar which is one of two that are at the sushi bar. The Polynesian has some wonderful displays, including one of an air hangar with moving propellers!
Polynesian Torch Lighting Returns:
Frequent contributor and site partner Denise from MouseSteps was at the first Polynesian Torch Lighting Ceremony tonightsince it wasstopped a few weeks ago due to Kaleo leaving.
The ceremony was hosted this evening by Lipoa, who entertains at “Ohana.
This all-new JeffLangeDVD title features the following magical experiences from the holidays at Disneyland: “A Christmas Fantasy Parade”, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle Lighting, “Haunted Mansion Holiday”, “it’s a small world holiday”, Believe… In Holiday Magic” fireworks and much more!
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As promised, I am featuring some photos from the 2008 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World. Below is the newly decked-out for Christmas train station and Holiday Treats balloon!
Next we experience Cinderella’s Castle transformed into a sparkling, glistening Ice Castle during “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish”.
Main Street is never so festive as it is during “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” below! Mickey and Minnie are the grand marshals of this Magic Kingdom holiday classic! Scrooge McDuck even makes an appearance!
The Parade also features one of my all-time favorites, the Toy Soldiers from Babes in Toyland! The festivities continue with “Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season”, now enhanced by the Castle Dream Lights!
Next is the “Celebrate the Season” show, featuring Christmas favorites in a dazzling, singing and dancing extravaganza!
To see the more of the 2008 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, please visit partner site MouseSteps!
This all-new JeffLangeDVD title features the 2008 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party including: Cinderella’s Holiday Wish, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, the “Celebrate the Season” show, cookie and hot chocolate stations and much more!
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Bonus: Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Video Clip -
Denise from MouseSteps shot this video recently (as well some Grand Floridian Christmas tree videos HERE), and she also has many photos on her recent update!
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While in Florida last week I had a chance to see the the beginnings of the Walt Disney World Christmas decor. This is much later this year than last, when Disney MGM Studios was fully decorated before Halloween! Below is the Grand Floridian Resort’s Gingerbread House (celebrating it’s 10th anniversary)!
Partner site MouseSteps.com also stopped by Walt Disney World yesterday and got these great photos of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas tree and poinsettias!
Epcot has also been getting into the holiday spirit, featuring a new Christmas topiary showcasing Mickey and the gang along with many presents!
The lights of Winter continue to go up, along with a classic Christmas tree topped with the traditional angel.
Animal Kingdom has it’s usual animal-themed tree up, and it looks as beautiful and detailed as in previous years!
To see the more of the 2008 Holiday Decorations, please visit partner site MouseSteps!
I am also in the process of editing my Holiday Treat 08 DVD featuring this years Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Look for a release around Thanksgiving.
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