Dec. 8, 2006: Christmas in Yesterland

Werner Weiss · 12-07-2006, 09:42 PM

Disneyland has been decorated for Christmas every year, all the way back to 1955. This Yesterland entry has some examples of decorations from the past.

Link to Christmas in Yesterland.

What are your thoughts about Disneyland's Holiday Season decorations—past, present, and future?

Alchimedes · 12-08-2006, 12:15 AM

I almost want to go decorate my House of the Future replica.

A Player piano would be so cool to try. I haven's seen one of those anywhere since I was a kid.
Even though those trees are in the water, they look like they could use some(I know that was the trend then)

I would love to see some pictures of Babes In Toyland at the park.

These last 3 years have been our only visits to the park during the Christmas Holiday. I wouldn't trade it for the world. It really looks wonderful every year. I will say this year is a flood of beautiful decorations.

Thanks Werner.

Barbossa · 12-08-2006, 02:23 PM

Werner,

You forgot to mention the big star they would put on top of the Matterhorn during Christmas. Good article.

Werner Weiss · 12-08-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbossa

Werner,

You forgot to mention the big star they would put on top of the Matterhorn during Christmas. Good article.

I remember that. I wish I had a picture of that. I guess they don't do that any more.

I think I have not been to Disneyland during the Christmas season since the 1970's.

*Rixter* · 12-08-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TicTocDragon

I almost want to go decorate my House of the Future replica.

That's funny. As soon as I saw that House of the Future photo, I looked up at our replica and imagined how it would look decorated for Christmas!

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Originally Posted by TicTocDragon

A Player piano would be so cool to try. I haven's seen one of those anywhere since I was a kid.

MickeyMaxx and I are going to a Christmas party tomorrow. The host couple has a player piano that we gather around every year and sing Christmas carols and other classic songs. It is a highlight of the holiday season for me.

MinionLumbo · 12-08-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Werner Weiss

I remember that. I wish I had a picture of that. I guess they don't do that any more.

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this tradition ended during the "energy crisis" of the '70's.

Missec · 12-08-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Werner Weiss

Disneyland has been decorated for Christmas every year, all the way back to 1955. This Yesterland entry has some examples of decorations from the past.

Link to Christmas in Yesterland.

What are your thoughts about Disneyland's Holiday Season decorations—past, present, and future?

Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Makes me wish I was there when they first opened. Oh wait I was. hehe I was a child but I was there.

Earkid · 12-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Fun and interesting article. Thanks Werner

And thanks for the pic of the Matterhorn star, ML!!

MinionLumbo · 12-10-2006, 06:32 PM

you're welcome

it didn't look all that impressive during the day... but, at night, it was a beacon of joy, hope and peace.

ladydragon55 · 12-11-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MinionLumbo

this tradition ended during the "energy crisis" of the '70's.

That is a great shot! Along with the star the people mover, the buckets, what memories. This is our first trip to the park during the holidays and I can't wait. They will star their own memories.

I would love to see any pictures anyone may have of the Babes in Toyland display from all those many years ago. That is still one of my favorite movies during the holidays. It was a tradition at our house as kids.

thanks for a great article.

Alchimedes · 12-11-2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rixter

That's funny. As soon as I saw that House of the Future photo, I looked up at our replica and imagined how it would look decorated for Christmas!

It's fun isn't it. I think there is still time, I will have to find a ribbon and see how it turns out.

MickeyMaxx and I are going to a Christmas party tomorrow. The host couple has a player piano that we gather around every year and sing Christmas carols and other classic songs. It is a highlight of the holiday season for me.

Now that is a fun tradtion! What a nice way to celebrate the Hoildays.

Alchimedes · 12-11-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rixter

That's funny. As soon as I saw that House of the Future photo, I looked up at our replica and imagined how it would look decorated for Christmas!

MickeyMaxx and I are going to a Christmas party tomorrow. The host couple has a player piano that we gather around every year and sing Christmas carols and other classic songs. It is a highlight of the holiday season for me.

Now that is a fun tradtion! What a nice way to celebrate the Hoildays.

The repilca is cool. I think there is still time, I will have to find a ribbon and see how it turns out.

*dsnylndmom* · 12-11-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MinionLumbo

this tradition ended during the "energy crisis" of the '70's.

What a great picture!! Thanks for sharing

I loved those Christmas photos, thanks so much for sharing them

12-07-2006, 09:42 PM	#1
Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland Curator of Yesterland MiceAge Columnist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 532	Dec. 8, 2006: Christmas in Yesterland Disneyland has been decorated for Christmas every year, all the way back to 1955. This Yesterland entry has some examples of decorations from the past. Link to Christmas in Yesterland. What are your thoughts about Disneyland's Holiday Season decorations—past, present, and future? __________________ Werner Weiss Curator of Yesterland, featuring discontinued Disneyland attractions

12-08-2006, 12:15 AM	#2
Alchimedes Senior Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,622	Re: Dec. 8, 2006: Christmas in Yesterland I almost want to go decorate my House of the Future replica. A Player piano would be so cool to try. I haven's seen one of those anywhere since I was a kid. Even though those trees are in the water, they look like they could use some(I know that was the trend then) I would love to see some pictures of Babes In Toyland at the park. These last 3 years have been our only visits to the park during the Christmas Holiday. I wouldn't trade it for the world. It really looks wonderful every year. I will say this year is a flood of beautiful decorations. Thanks Werner.

12-08-2006, 02:23 PM	#3
Barbossa Arrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 3,667	Re: Dec. 8, 2006: Christmas in Yesterland Werner, You forgot to mention the big star they would put on top of the Matterhorn during Christmas. Good article. __________________ Christmas signature coming soon.

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MinionLumbo Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 562	Re: Dec. 8, 2006: Christmas in Yesterland you're welcome it didn't look all that impressive during the day... but, at night, it was a beacon of joy, hope and peace. __________________

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