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Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year for a child. Spending the happiest time of the year, at the happiest place on earth, could be a dream that comes true for many children and adults. Christmas at Disneyland is an experience that will never be forgotten, and can never be matched.

Disneyland works to make Christmas very special. Santa’s Reindeer Roundup is especially fun, allowing children to decorate Christmas cookies with Mrs. Clause, play Reindeer Games, and make holiday souvenirs. Between seeing all of the characters dressed up in their holiday costumes and enjoying the ‘snow’ after the Fireworks, Christmas at Disneyland cannot be topped!

Make sure that you visit the Christmas Shoppe and buy a special holiday ornament. Also, take part in all of the special holiday rides. Visiting Disneyland at Christmas time is unlike any other Disneyland vacation you will ever take. Make sure you get a picture of the Christmas tree!

Even though Christmas is considered to be ‘off-season’ you should be prepared for crowds. Christmas is a very popular time to visit Disneyland. Make reservations well in advance.

Even though Christmas is considered to be ‘off-season’ you should be prepared for crowds. Christmas is a very popular time to visit Disneyland.

And you don't need to wait for Christmas. We visited in early November 2003 and all the Christmas stuff was in full swing!

Sandie

Even though Christmas is considered to be ‘off-season’ you should be prepared for crowds. Christmas is a very popular time to visit Disneyland.

And you don't need to wait for Christmas. We visited in early November 2003 and all the Christmas stuff was in full swing!

Sandie

Indeed, the tree and quite a number of decorations are already up now.

Yep-and apparently the crowds are out in full force too!

The crowds sure were out last year! The weekend days we visited in December were more crowded than the weekend days we'd experienced in the middle of July in an earlier year. I imagine that had something to do with the 50th, but Christmas is always special at Disneyland.

We were there between xmas and new year last year, and the crowds were the most I've seen. They shut the park every day, which I believe was the first year that's happened. Having said that we were prepared and expected the large crowds, so we weren't disappointed. Thats why we planned a return trip mid January after our tripping around to enjoy the magic more! The xmas time has to be the best time to visit though!