Just a few of “it’s a small world” Holiday’s more than 300,000 twinkling lights |
The holiday season is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and the parks and hotels could not be more beautifully decorated.
Have you ever wondered just how many ornaments adorn the Main Street U.S.A Christmas Tree or how many poinsettias are planted throughout the parks? We’ve got the inside scoop on all things Christmas decor and the numbers will amaze you.
Main Street U.S.A.’s Christmas Tree and Garland |
At Disneyland Park:
- On Main Street, U.S.A., nearly 79,000 ornaments, more than 2,000 feet of garland and nearly 10,000 lights deck the thoroughfare with holiday cheer. In addition, more than 7,400 feet of ribbon decorate Main Street, U.S.A. That’s more than 1.4 miles of ribbon to make more than 800 bows!
- Approximately 1,800 ornaments adorn the nearly 1,200 branches of the 60-foot Christmas tree at Main Street, U.S.A. It’s a favorite holiday photo spot.
- More than 2,000 ornaments decorate Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle at Disneyland Park.
- The façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday features more than 300,000 twinkling lights. Bringing the global celebration of the Holidays to life are roughly 150,000 lights that illuminate the interior of the attraction.
- A 14-foot snowman wishes guests “Happy Holidays” at “it’s a small world” Holiday.
Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Lights Up the Night Sky |
At Disney California Adventure Park:
- Nearly 3,000 multicolored LED lights illuminate the 50-foot Christmas tree on Buena Vista Street.
- The “Cars” characters of Radiator Springs have special décor in Cars Land that reflect their personalities. Sally’s cone tree at the Cozy Cone Motel is 9 feet tall.
- More than 50 dancers and performers bring the “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party” to life at Disney California Adventure Park.
- Olaf, the huggable snowman from Disney’s “Frozen,” plays along in “World of Color – Winter Dreams” as 6 “snowflake makers” create the giant, floating snowflakes in the viewing area. Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” also appear in scenes on the mist screen.
Olaf in “World of Color – Winter Dreams”- Photo Courtesy of Disney |
Evan and the Grand Californian Christmas Tree |
At the Disney Hotels:
- Under the tree at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 52 presents are wrapped and waiting to be opened.
- A talented team of 25 artists, engineers and bakers created the new gingerbread house in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The house is 7 ½ feet tall and 12 feet wide, with more than 500 pounds of gingerbread and 60 gallons of frosting and icing.
Which figure surprised you the most?? We’re still reeling from the nearly 79,000 ornaments on display on Main Street U.S.A. If you haven’t already, we hope you’re able to visit the Disneyland Resort this holiday season to check out all of the amazing decor. Happy #DisneyHolidays!
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