Disneyland is Decked out for the Holidays

"The Happiest Place on Earth" is gearing up for the "Happiest Time of the Year!" All of the holiday magic starts November 10 and goes through January 8th. Both Disneyland AND California Adventure will be decked out for this wonderful season. It's a perfect time to visit and stay in one of our beautiful Newport Beach vacation rentals. Disneyland Resort is only a short 25 min drive away and promises holiday memories for the entire family. Enjoy the beach and recharge at a tranquil beach home.

   

Here are a few experiences you will want to enjoy during your holiday visit to Disneyland and California Adventure:

Disneyland

1. "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade  
2. "Believe in Holiday Magic" Firework Show  
3. "Its a Small World" Holiday  
4. "Haunted Mansion" Holiday 
5. The "Jingle" Cruise aka The Jungle Cruise  
6. Santa Claus in Critter Country  
7. NEW Christmas themed treats at Candy Palace & Pooh Corner  

California Adventure

1. NEW World of Color- Season of Light 
2. NEW Festival of Holidays- International inspired food and beverages at 14 festival marketplaces. 
3. Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting 
4. Visit Santa at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail with holiday themed activities along the trail 
5. Cars Land will be decorated for the holiday season and it's AMAZING!! 
6.  NEW Christmas Treats at Trolley Treat
7. Downtown Disney also gets in on the fun with live entertainment, new menu offerings, and an Ice Skating Rink! 

Here are a few insider tips and tricks to make your day the most enjoyable (and stress free, hopefully): 
(All tips and pictures are provided by Instagram account HERE @magickingdommamas. Follow them to get more helpful information about your visit )  

1. Baby items can be purchased(cash only) at both Baby Care Centers. These centers have formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, microwaves, nursing area and more. These 2 centers can be lifesavers when you forget something or just need a quiet place to rest or feed your kids/baby. There is one in each park. You can ask any cast member for locations. 
2. Bring a backpack(the easiest to carry around), sunscreen, reusable water bottles, small cooler bag with plenty of snacks, hand sanitizer(apply after every ride), a few small toys to entertain your kids while in line or waiting for a parade, blanket to claim a parade spot, hats, sunglasses, Sweatshirt/pants for the cooler evenings, extra clothes if you're planning on riding the water rides, baby carrier, stroller, stroller lock if you planning on leaving your stroller for a while(do not leave valuables in your stroller while parked) and  a stroller fan for the really hot days.
3. Buy your tickets online. The lines can get very long and you don't want to waste a precious magic hours waiting in line to get your passes.
4. Get there early! Parking, tram ride and going through security can take up to 1 hour. The early mornings in the park are the least crowded.  

Hope to help you plan your Newport Beach vacation soon! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

Published on Monday, November 7, 2016