A family vacation to Disneyland was the BIG Christmas gift this year.  Scott had to be there for work, so we, of course, tagged along.

The parks are pretty impossible to compare in terms of which is better.  Disneyland is much smaller, but much more historical and interesting.  They have a great nighttime parade, Paint The Night.  And the fireworks were amazing.  We watched the show one night from a perfect spot in front of the castle, and the other nights from our hotel balcony.  The kids loved it- and we can’t wait to go back!

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Ready to ride the Matterhorn

Matterhorn

Big Thunder Mountain

Ready for Disneyland!

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Disneyland Balloon

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Big Thunder Mountain

Hyper Space Mountain

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Found something with his name on it!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Riding the Disneyland Monorail.

Caught a hidden Mickey in Star Tours!

Ready to take on Zurg with Buzz Lightyear!

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Diamond Celebration balloons at Disneyland

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Riding Big Thunder Mountain

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

Small World

Toontown!

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Getting ready to ride Indiana Jones.

Hyper Space Mountain – and it’s a 2-seater!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland family photo

Disneyland Fireworks

Small World with holiday lights