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

Riding the Disneyland Monorail.

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Found something with his name on it!

Disneyland Fireworks

Ready for Disneyland!

Big Thunder Mountain

Toontown!

Riding Big Thunder Mountain

Getting ready to ride Indiana Jones.

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Ready to take on Zurg with Buzz Lightyear!

Small World

Big Thunder Mountain

Small World with holiday lights

Disneyland family photo

Hyper Space Mountain

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

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Matterhorn

Ready to ride the Matterhorn

Diamond Celebration balloons at Disneyland

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Disneyland Balloon

Small World all decked out for the holidays

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade

Caught a hidden Mickey in Star Tours!

Disneyland Paint The Night Parade