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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

October 10, 2019

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We strive for the very best when it comes to our members, which is why we partner with Get Away Today for vacations. They offer a Best Service, Best Price Guarantee, and have vacation packages to over 1,900 destinations. So how do you choose where to spend your next vacation? With Holidays at Disneyland Resort fast approaching, it’s on our list of must-do experiences.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Thanks to our friends at Get Away Today, we have details on Holidays at Disneyland Resort, which is one of the most magical times of the year. If you’d like to make this a gift for your family this holiday season or next, you’ll find planning details here.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort - Dates and Decor
Beginning November 8, 2019 and continuing through January 6, 2020, Holidays at Disneyland Resort include festive decor, Disney Characters in holiday attire and so much more. In Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, storefronts, lampposts and even attractions boast wintertime touches. You’ll be dazzled by lights, garland, ribbon and more during Holidays at Disneyland Resort. Here are a couple of highlights to look for during your visit.

Disneyland Park

● Main Street, U.S.A.: When you enter Disneyland Park, you’ll be greeted by a Christmas Tree on Main Street, U.S.A.. Loaded with ornaments, lights and all that sparkles, this tree marks the beginning of your walk through a winter wonderland.
● Fantasyland: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle means the exterior of the Castle gets a temporary makeover. Thousands of lights, wreaths and icicles make the Castle sparkle like never before.

Disney California Adventure Park

● Buena Vista Street: This Park features its own Holiday Tree in the plaza outside Elias & Co.. Each evening, the 50-foot evergreen lights up, showing off all the trinkets, garland and tinsel.
● Radiator Springs: This town knows how to celebrate any occasion. During Holidays at Disneyland Resort, you’ll notice seasons greetings at the entrance and all the way through Radiator Springs.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort - Ride Overlays
In honor of Holidays at Disneyland Resort, a number of rides and attractions feature limited-time overlays. Experience some of your favorites in a whole new light during this magical time of year.

Disneyland Park

● “it’s a small world” Holiday: The exterior of “it’s a small world” is decked with thousands of lights, while the interior celebrates the holidays with seasonal music. Each night you can enjoy a lighting of the building.
● Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack Skellington and friends transform the Mansion for the holidays, bringing spooky and festive touches to the tour as they learn about this new-to-them season.

Disney California Adventure Park

● Mater’s Jingle Jamboree: The tractor pull you know and love gets a simple overlay during the holidays, including decor, lights and Christmas music.
● Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl: Luigi gives his dancing cars a new look for the season and adds holiday music to boot.
● Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Until December 24, 2019 you can meet Santa on the Challenge Trail. When he leaves to deliver gifts, a Disney Character will stand in for him until January 6, 2020.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort - Special Events
When planning for Holidays at Disneyland Resort, be sure to download the free, official Disneyland app. You can refer to the app for show times and information on all the delightful special events at the Resort this time of year.

Disneyland Park

● A Christmas Fantasy Parade: Many of your favorite Disney Characters will march with soldiers, Santa and toys accompanied by floats.
● “Believe… In Holiday Magic” Firework Show: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle includes a stunning firework show. The Castle facade will feature lights and projections accompanied by music.

Disney California Adventure Park

● Disney ¡Viva Navidad!: Donald Duck and his fellow Caballeros host this festive street party in Paradise Gardens Park. The party celebrates the holidays mariachi and samba music, as well as floats, folklórico dancers and 12-foot-tall mojiganga puppets. Look for Santa and Mrs. Claus as well.
● Festive Foods Marketplace: Foodie lovers won’t want to miss this Marketplace offering up to 12 different food vendors. In honor of Holidays at Disneyland Resort, the Marketplace boasts menu items from around the world. Collect a complementary Holiday Tastings Passport so you can earn a stamp with each purchase.
● Three Kings Day: In honor of the 12th Day of Christmas, Three Kings Day is hosted January 3 - 6, 2020. This holiday includes Latin American traditions for celebrating the Three Wise Men.

Book with Get Away Today and Save
There’s still time to book a holiday vacation to surprise your family this year! Or, use the Get Away Today Layaway Plan to book a 2020 holiday trip. For as low as $175 down, you can book your next vacation and then make interest-free payments up until five days before you travel. It’s a great way to make family memories for the holidays. See all discount Disneyland vacations at www.getawaytoday.com, or book with a travel specialist at 855-GET-AWAY. Be sure to mention Goldenwest Credit Union when you book a Southern California vacation package and a donation will be made to a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital near you.

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