A Very Disney Christmas : Magic Kingdom Edition




            This holiday season I was able to do something I never thought possible, take a December vacation to Walt Disney World. Working in retail, I’ve gotten used to having my November and December completely overrun with work, so I wasn’t too optimistic about getting time off for a weeklong trip.

            Imagine my surprise, when my time off request was approved.  At first, I didn’t think it would even be worth asking, but I am so glad that I did because Disney knows how to celebrate Christmas in a big way.

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We arrived in Florida on Sunday, December 3 and had dinner at Disney Springs and while it was packed, we had a good time seeing the place decorated for the holidays. The next day was our first visit to the parks.
            Magic Kingdom is always special, but the Christmas decorations on Main Street made it even more so. Aside from the massive Christmas tree, wreaths and garlands were strewn over all the buildings and lampposts.  Not to be outdone, the castle was draped in glittering blue and white lights.  

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The rest of the park wasn’t decorated, save for a wreath on the Haunted Mansion’s door and the holiday overlay of the Jungle Cruise.  The Jingle Cruise, as they call it this time, even renamed the boats and worked in some holiday themed jokes. “For the weather report, there won’t be snow in Africa this Christmas.”  
                                                                                                                                                                            
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     After riding Pirates of the Caribbean, It’s a Small World, to mention a few rides, and dining at Be our Guest, we took the train to the Main Street Station and just admired the tree and castle. We watched the new projection and fireworks show, Once Upon a Time to close out our first Disney day.

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