10 Holiday Magical Places

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#6 of 10:  Disneyland® Park, Anaheim, California

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• Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle and Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks Show: A spectacular transformation takes place each evening as Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle shimmers and shines with twinkling lights, sparkling icicles & glistening snow capped turrets.At twilight a three-part show on the front of the castle begins with music and snow flurries that build up to a grand finale that paints the night sky with dazzling images as snow falls over Main Street, New Orleans Square and "small world" mall to the sounds of "White Christmas."
  
  
• "A Christmas Fantasy" parade: Disney characters dance from "it's a small world" to Main Street U.S.A. with toy soldiers and smiling snowmen as they bring the season to life and ring in the arrival of Santa Claus, perched high on a sleigh that's all ajingle and lead by a huge, prancing reindeer.
  
  
• Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack Skellington and his friends from Halloweentown deck the halls of the Haunted Mansion ride with all sorts of ghoulish delights from "Sandy Claws" in a Christmas-Halloween combo that's more fun than scary.
  
  
• "it's a small world" Holiday: This classic Disneyland attraction, back after a long hiatus, adorns its facade with sparkling lights as children from around the world can be heard singing "Jingle Bells" in harmony.
  
  
• Santa's Reindeer Round-up: Located in Frontierland, this annual attraction brings live reindeer to Disneyland, tended by none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves. Kids will love not only the "star-sighting" but also the opportunity to create souvenir crafts and play games.
  
  
• Holiday Time Tour: Learn the history behind Disneyland holiday traditions on this guided tour that includes entry into "it's a small world" holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday, VIP seating for the Disneyland "A Christmas Fantasy" parade and other seasonal surprises. For tickets, visit the Disneyland Tour site.
  
  
• Disney's California Adventure: Across the Esplandade, the iconic "CALIFORNIA" letters in front of the park's entrance have been transformed to appear as swirling red and white peppermint sticks. Meanwhile, Flik and his "A Bug's Life" buddies have spread giant Christmas lights and oversized ornaments throughout "a bug's land." Then head over to the Paradise Pier area, where the holiday scene at Paradise Bay includes a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and hundreds of sparking lights.
  
  

For more information on the holiday happenings at the resort, click here.