Santa Mickey and Minnie Mouse in the holiday spirit!

Last week I had the opportunity to head over to the Disneyland Resort and experience all that Disneyland has to offer during the holidays. It’s no secret that along with probably millions of others, my favorite time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort is during the holiday season. There is something just so magical about visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during this time of the year.

Christmas Tree on Main Street USA

The Disneyland Resort is dressed up for the holiday season until Jaunary 8th, 2012. My absolute favorite thing about heading to Disneyland during the holidays is without a doubt is the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” Fireworks show and snow falling after the firework show. It never fails. I cry like a baby every time the snow starts falling and I see the sparkle in my children’s eyes as they revel in the magic of the holidays and Disney. It really is the stuff that memories are made off and heading to the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season has become a tradition for our family and has allowed me to create many beautiful memories with my family.

One of Santa's Reindeer

Here are some of the special events and attractions that are taking place throughout the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season.

Disneyland

• It’s a Small World Holiday: This favorite attraction is all dressed up for the holidays as it celebrates the holidays throughout the world.
• Christmas Fantasy Parade: Save a seat with the family and enjoy watching this festive parade, featuring your favorite Disney characters and of course Santa! Check times of parade. You won’t want to miss it!
• Santa’s Reindeer Round Up- Head over to Frontierland for some one on one time with Santa and to have an up and close look at real live reindeer!
• Haunted Mansion Holiday- Join Jack Skellington and friends as they transform the Haunted Mansion just in time for the holidays.

It's a Small World Holiday

Disney California Adventure

• World of Color – Our favorite show is revamped for the holidays and better than ever!
• Santa’s Seaside Pavillion- Stop over in Paradise Pier and have your picture taken with the Big Guy in Red!

The resort is truly magical during this time of year and the decorations throughout the park are amazing. I learned that there are over 700 trees throughout the resort that are decorated! It’s touches like this that make heading to Disneyland during the holidays. Get ready to make some memories at the Disneyland Resort. A visit is a must during this holiday season!  For resort hours and other information head here.

P.S. Don’t forget to buy one of the holiday mugs on Main Street filled with hot chocolate. It’s become a tradition for our family and they make the best mugs! We grab a mug before the fireworks start and enjoy our hot cocoa and snow. It truly is the best!