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’s Tomorrowland

Ready to ride the Matterhorn

Hyper Space Mountain

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland Fireworks

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Getting ready to ride Indiana Jones.

Small World with holiday lights

Riding Big Thunder Mountain

Matterhorn

Toontown!

Big Thunder Mountain

Disneyland family photo

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Caught a hidden Mickey in Star Tours!

Small World

Riding the Disneyland Monorail.

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Found something with his name on it!

Ready to take on Zurg with Buzz Lightyear!

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Diamond Celebration balloons at Disneyland

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

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Big Thunder Mountain

Disneyland Balloon

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Ready for Disneyland!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Small World all decked out for the holidays