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!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland Balloon

Toontown!

Disneyland family photo

Getting ready to ride Indiana Jones.

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Riding the Disneyland Monorail.

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Found something with his name on it!

Hyper Space Mountain

Ready to take on Zurg with Buzz Lightyear!

Big Thunder Mountain

Big Thunder Mountain

Matterhorn

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

Caught a hidden Mickey in Star Tours!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Riding Big Thunder Mountain

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

Disneyland Fireworks

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Ready for Disneyland!

Ready to ride the Matterhorn

Small World

Diamond Celebration balloons at Disneyland

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Small World with holiday lights

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade