Disney World Florida castle Christmas Day

[Sandy D]

Went to Disney for a few hours Christmas Day as we usually do and grabbed some photos of the castle to share with you all.

Elbow to elbow people at the park.

Castle was amazing. Many different colors and themes constantly changing.

Had one really good shot from Thunder Mtn that I thought would be the best of the night and it came out blurry.






No snow on Main Street Disney this year. Disney got cheap on us.

Usually you can go down Main st at Disney and they have snow falling from the rooftops and it is awesome, not this year.

Cannot wait for New Years eve at Disney. Best time of the year. Great time.

[An0nym0u$]

Wow, good pictures...what kind of camera was that taken with?

Haven't been to Disney since the 90's when I was a teen. The hot new ride was the Tower of Terror, think it was 1994 or 1995 then.

Would like to take my son when he's old & tall enough to go on more of the rides.

[Sandy D]

My Galaxy 4.

The crowd was keeping me from being able to stay study with holding it so it came out somewhat blurry.

Yes, Tower of Terror is over at Hollywood. Cool ride. If you like sudden drops that is for you.
Aerosmith ride is also nice if you like going fast.


I think he needs to be 52-54 to get on some of the best rides.

Animal Kingdom is a must for him. Good rides, jeep ride into the area to see the animals is great. Nice water ride also. Take extra clothes.

Hollywood also as a nice toy story ride.

Disney has a new roller coaster opening this year in May in the new Fantasyland section.

[An0nym0u$]

I remember going on all the 'mountains' - Thunder mountain & Space mountain. I would keep lining up and going back on.

Space mountain was awesome cuz its in the dark. Thunder mountain was just flat out scary cuz it made so much noise, I thought it would fall apart!

And I remember we went to Universal Studios too, b/c I do remember going on the Back to the Future ride.

Definitely some nostalgia and good times, now I can't wait for son to grow up and take him

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by An0nym0u$

Definitely some nostalgia and good times, now I can't wait for son to grow up and take him

Think you mean for your son to take YOU.....

quite the magical place, Disneyland, regardless of ages.

[rsot]

Wonderful photos Sandy - too bad about the lack of snow...how late does it stay open?

[An0nym0u$]

Originally Posted by Greenie

Think you mean for your son to take YOU.....

quite the magical place, Disneyland, regardless of ages.

You're quite right

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by rsot

Wonderful photos Sandy - too bad about the lack of snow...how late does it stay open?

Thanks. The got cheap this year with no snow. I was hoping to have some snow falling down on Main St Disney for you all but none this year.

Various times during the year.

Last night 1 am.

We stay until close many of those nights they stay open until 1. Once the parade is over around 10:30 the crowd leaves and the rides are 5-10 wait times so you can hit tons of rides with little to no wait.

Capacity crowd with over flow parking in the grass which usually only happens a couple times a year.

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by An0nym0u$

I remember going on all the 'mountains' - Thunder mountain & Space mountain. I would keep lining up and going back on.

Space mountain was awesome cuz its in the dark. Thunder mountain was just flat out scary cuz it made so much noise, I thought it would fall apart!

And I remember we went to Universal Studios too, b/c I do remember going on the Back to the Future ride.

Definitely some nostalgia and good times, now I can't wait for son to grow up and take him

Universal now has rip ride rocket. A kick your butt ride that you can see most get off and look like they cannot breathe.

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by Greenie

Think you mean for your son to take YOU.....

quite the magical place, Disneyland, regardless of ages.

We have a total blast at all the parks. Busch Gardens, Legoland, Disney, Universal all are within a short drive of me so we love those rides.

Animal Kingdom has a newer ride $$$ called Mt Everest that is also killer going backwards down a steep hill.

[Gman91189]

Hey you could have came visit me lol

[LilyPily]

Oh I miss my holidays to the US! My niece and her husband have got a job working for Amazon in the US and are leaving me for Seattle come January. I wish I could go with them :-(

[rsot]

How big has Legoland become?

[Sandy D]

It is nice, clean, large and draws a huge crowd because they focused on kids more then anything.

I like it really well.

The miniature snapshot of the USA build with legos is amazing.

Built on the old Cypress Gardens grounds they keep some of that which is awesome to me as I went to it as a kid and have great memories of it.

Reasonable prices also.

30 minutes or so from Disney so that helps them.

Last time we were at Legoland it was packed.

[rsot]

Sweet - 30 min drive too...well worth the distance.

Did Mickey Mouse dress up?

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by rsot

Sweet - 30 min drive too...well worth the distance.

Did Mickey Mouse dress up?

Disney is in Orlando area and Legoland is in Winter Haven. Down I-4 to S 27. Straight highway run to it.

Seldom do you see Mickey and Minnie change their attire.

[rsot]

American Icons they be...Goofy I have seen in Santa Claus gear

[KDavis]

gorgeous! I went there last Christmas and it was gorgeous! One of my favorite places to go!

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by KDavis

gorgeous! I went there last Christmas and it was gorgeous! One of my favorite places to go!

It is.

I like Animal Kingdom really well.

Also, Hollywood for the nostalgic look.

We have annual passes and go at least once a week if not more.

Will be going again tomorrow.

[GreenBean]

Holiday Activities and Events • WDW Annual Events


Would love to be there to see "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade".....

always love that.

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by Greenie

Holiday Activities and Events • WDW Annual Events


Would love to be there to see "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade".....

always love that.

Saw it last year. Nice!!

The Mickey Halloween parade was amazing.

[GreenBean]

Stamps feet in tantrum.

So need to see these parades just for the joy and fun.

Baby raising for the next few years means I need to wait