What a great day! We went to the Richard Petty Driving Experience for the free Annual Passholder drive-along (today was the last day). It was so much fun, and I plan to have a full report on that by Friday. We stopped afterward at the Magic Kingdom, expecting to just pop in – but instead, we checked out everything new and took photos and video of the Easter Bunny and Mrs. Bunny (below left and right).
I’ve had a great time visiting Walt Disney World for my first Christmas as a Florida resident! There is so much to see and do, I’ve not been able to see everything – but I’ve tried! I finally was able to see my first (and second) Candlelight Processional for 2009, it was actually very easy to get in the theater without a dinner package. We had great seats both performances! Trumpet players begin the show (below, left) and actor Brian Dennehy fronted the choir, reading the Christmas story from the Bible for several days (below, 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)
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!
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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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