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21:01:29 [MargaretJ] Hi guys
21:02:24 [BetsyAnn] Please feel free to grab a cup of cocoa, spice wine
and some specially decorated cookies - I am partial to the Mickey
wearing the Santa hats! 
21:02:26 [tiltawhirl] wanna give me a topic header BetsyAnn? I will greet
21:02:43 [tiltawhirl] Pass the vino!
21:03:00 [BetsyAnn] Welcome to the Park Rangers chat. Tonight we will be exploring the extras which can make the Christmas season a great time to visit Disney parks! There are special touches, activities, and decorations to be seen all over the parks and resorts! - Try this - fix as you see needed
21:03:47 [tiltawhirl] cool!
21:04:05 [BetsyAnn] Pass a mug of spiced wine to Tilt -- MJ - what would you like to drink tonight?
21:04:32 [tiltawhirl] mmmm
21:05:12 [BetsyAnn] I'm drinking a hot toddy - it almost always cures the
cold -- if not then you just don't care - 
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21:05:34 [tiltawhirl] Welcome to the Park Rangers chat. Tonight we will be exploring the extras which can make the Christmas season a great time to visit Disney parks! There are special touches, activities, and decorations to be seen all over the parks and resorts!
21:05:34 [BetsyAnn] Hey TwilerGirl!
21:05:47 [tiltawhirl] hiya TwirlerGirl
21:05:48 [TwirlerGir] Hi everybody!
21:06:02 [MargaretJ] Hi TwirlerGirl
21:06:15 [BetsyAnn] TwilerGirl - Please feel free to grab a cup of cocoa, spice wine and some specially decorated cookies - I am partial to the Mickey wearing the Santa hats!
21:06:56 [tiltawhirl] I'm partial to the MK's chocolate croissants!
21:07:03 [tiltawhirl]
21:07:09 [TwirlerGir] I love to. Mickey no longer is wearing the hat, it was good!
21:07:13 [BetsyAnn] That sounds very yummy Tilt!
21:07:23 [BetsyAnn] LOL TG!
21:07:46 [tiltawhirl] LOL
21:08:05 [BetsyAnn] We'll wait a couple of minutes then head out into the parks to explore the wonders of Disney Christmas Magic!
21:08:47 [TwirlerGir] I'm short, so can I be up front so I don't get losted.
21:09:17 [tiltawhirl] hey, I'm short too TG
21:09:24 [MargaretJ] If we go by height I guess I have to be in the back then....
21:09:36 [BetsyAnn] you sure may, TG - we don't want to loose anyone! You
can join her Tilt - that way I can keep an eye on you!
21:09:38 [TwirlerGir] We can walk together than.
21:09:59 [tiltawhirl] how nice 
21:10:44 [BetsyAnn] Everyone have their drink and sweet of choice?
21:11:12 [TwirlerGir] All ready here.
21:11:18 [tiltawhirl] sure do
21:11:53 [BetsyAnn] Great - Let's start in Florida - end up in California and see what we can find!
21:12:08 [tiltawhirl] yeehaw
21:12:31 [BetsyAnn] We might as well start with the Animal Kingdom -- anyone have any tips, or secret Disney Christmas thoughts for this park?
21:12:43 [BetsyAnn] Hey AliciaG!
21:12:51 [MargaretJ] Hi Alicia
21:13:00 [TwirlerGir] Hi AliciaG
21:13:02 [tiltawhirl] Welcome to the Park Rangers chat. Tonight we will be exploring the extras which can make the Christmas season a great time to visit Disney parks! There are special touches, activities, and decorations to be seen all over the parks and resorts!
21:13:09 [tiltawhirl] hiya AliciaG
21:13:17 [BetsyAnn] We are starting at AK!
21:13:33 [BetsyAnn] Please feel free to grab a cup of cocoa, spice wine and some specially decorated cookies - I am partial to the Mickey wearing the Santa hats!
21:13:49 [MargaretJ] I don't think I have ever made it to Animal Kingdom during Christmas trips
21:13:58 [BetsyAnn] One of my favorite things at AK is the Christmas tress decorated on the Meet Trail
21:14:17 [AliciaG] oops, forgot about AOHell and had to bring up IE
21:14:32 [TwirlerGir] If I remember correctly, just before entering the park, there is a really neat Christmas tree w/ aminal decorations.
21:14:37 [tiltawhirl] I have never been to AK at Christmas, so I am without ideas
21:14:45 [AliciaG] Hi All
21:14:53 [BetsyAnn] Each of the major characters has their own tree - this is a must see for me --
21:15:12 [BetsyAnn] Glad you can see us and we can see you too, Alicia!
21:15:23 [MargaretJ] That sounds cool Betsy - may try to make it but so short on time this trip.
21:15:29 [AliciaG] where is that located BetsayAnn?
21:15:44 [tiltawhirl] yeah, at the front gates?
21:15:49 [BetsyAnn] They are near the Festival of the Lion King Show!
21:15:54 [tiltawhirl] oh
21:16:21 [BetsyAnn] They do have a great tree outside the gates at all 4 parks in Florida -- they are huge and beautifully decorated
21:16:37 [TwirlerGir] Near where the Character Meet is for autographs?
21:16:48 [tiltawhirl] oh the decorations at the resorts are fabulous! I loved the Dolphin
21:17:01 [AliciaG] I'm only gonna be able to stay a couple of minutes. My baby has 105 temp., but I wanted to stop by and talk December for a minute.
21:17:08 [BetsyAnn] Yes -- as you enter the trails to the meet tents
21:17:23 [BetsyAnn] Alicia - do you have any questions or tips to share before you leave!
21:17:25 [tiltawhirl] oh my Alicia!
21:17:38 [MargaretJ] Oh wow Alicia you need to get her in a tub
21:17:45 [AliciaG] I know...they are so sad when they are sick like that.
21:18:18 [BetsyAnn] Here is a link to Deb Will's site - overall December http://wdwig.com/holiday.htm
21:18:18 [AliciaG] I've heard so much about the resort decorations. I bet the online pics don't come close to doing them justice. The AK trees sound really cool
21:18:54 [MargaretJ] If temp doesn't come down you should be heading to hospital.
21:19:14 [BetsyAnn] Decorations http://wdwig.com/h_decor.htm
21:19:36 [BetsyAnn] Alicia hope she gets better real soon!
21:19:48 [TwirlerGir] I wannt to make a point of visit AK lodge this trip. I've never been and looking forward to seeing it.
21:20:00 [AliciaG] It comes down with alternating Motrin and Tylenol. On the last bit of time on tylenol it spikes again. Thankfully she's on the motrin at the moment
21:20:50 [MargaretJ] Alicia how long will you be at Disney?
21:21:09 [tiltawhirl] are all of you going down soon?
21:21:33 [AliciaG] late on Dec. 3 till noonish on the 9th
21:21:40 [BetsyAnn] 18 days and a few hours for me, Tilt - but who is counting!
21:22:28 [MargaretJ] 23 days for me
21:22:58 [BetsyAnn] Who has been to WDW during December before?
21:23:01 [MargaretJ] TwilerGirl AKL is gorgeous with or without the decortions
21:23:10 [AliciaG] what are your Dec. dates Twirler Girl?
21:23:23 [tiltawhirl] lol@BetsyAnn
21:23:31 [TwirlerGir] Dec 14th - 19th
21:23:40 [BetsyAnn] AKL is very cool, TwilerGirl - I love the look of the resort - we get to stay a few night there this time!
21:23:46 [MargaretJ] We have been 3 or 4 times in December
21:24:45 [BetsyAnn] Any tips for MGM/Disney Studios - now that the Osborne lights are out for this year?
21:24:48 [TwirlerGir] I'm green w/ envy.
21:25:03 [BetsyAnn] LOL - TG!
21:25:50 [MargaretJ] I am sad that no Osborne Lights this year.
21:26:21 [BetsyAnn] Those light need to be experienced at least once in a lifetime!
21:26:28 [tiltawhirl] that is too bad about the lights. I am hoping they come up with something new and better
21:26:38 [tiltawhirl] but what are the chances?
21:26:40 [MargaretJ] They are kind of tacky in a way - but oh so cool.
21:26:43 [TwirlerGir] This will be my second trip. We went in 2001.
21:27:12 [MargaretJ] Maybe they will put up a bunch on New York Street or the entrance to MGM
21:27:20 [BetsyAnn] The rumor says they will be back - Tilt - but who knowss
21:27:29 [TwirlerGir] I liked the whole atmosphere with the Osborne Lights.
21:27:47 [BetsyAnn] We were there in 2001 too TG!
21:28:05 [BetsyAnn] I was amazed how much heat was generated inside the lights!
21:28:06 [MargaretJ] The Mission Space commercial with the Parents & the Kids is on. Very funny.
21:28:19 [TwirlerGir] great minds, you know.
21:28:25 [BetsyAnn] Yes it is MJ!
21:28:39 [BetsyAnn] lol TG!
21:29:31 [BetsyAnn] There are nice decorations on the New York Street, the tree outside MGM is gorgeous, and I think we saw some characters in Christmas gear
21:29:44 [TwirlerGir] Are they doing anything else special at MGM?
21:29:59 [MargaretJ] Where do you think the tree will go since the BUH is in the way?
21:30:09 [BetsyAnn] Not that I can find TG!
21:30:33 [BetsyAnn] LOL MJ - the tree was outside the park when we were there!
21:30:56 [BetsyAnn] Are we ready to explore Epcot!
21:31:02 [tiltawhirl] I think the decorations at the MK are the most 'normal' in a way. They seem to fit best there
21:31:32 [BetsyAnn] They are great there, Tilt!
21:31:41 [MargaretJ] EPCOT, EPCOT, EPCOT
21:31:53 [TwirlerGir] You can't beat EPCOT at Christmas.
21:32:01 [BetsyAnn] Ok - shall we take the boat from MGM to Epcot?
21:33:04 [AliciaG] Candelight Processional!!! Woo hoo!
21:33:13 [BetsyAnn] This will let us off in the World Showcase - where there are great Christmas happenings
21:33:29 [MargaretJ] I love the Story Tellers
21:33:29 [TwirlerGir] I love the way the countries tell about their traditions and Christmas story.
21:33:32 [tiltawhirl] ahhh...Christmas beer in England
21:33:46 [BetsyAnn] Candlelight Processional at Deb Will’s Site - http://wdwig.com/h_cpfaq.htm
21:33:46 [tiltawhirl] (my folks are British)
21:33:49 [MargaretJ] Jinx TG
21:34:09 [MargaretJ] Hi disneylover
21:34:10 [AliciaG] Do those Santa storytellers just have a set time on the entertainment schedule where they do their thing?
21:34:18 [AliciaG] Hi disneylover!
21:34:22 [disneylove] hi everyone
21:34:24 [BetsyAnn] Epcot Storytellers link http://wdwig.com/hol_epcstory.htm
21:34:39 [AliciaG] is christmas beer red or green, tilt
21:34:42 [MargaretJ] Yes Alicia it will be listed on the schedule. They do have it set up so you can not quite go around the world in order.
21:34:49 [TwirlerGir] My DMIL is British.
21:34:55 [disneylove] loved the storytellers be sure to record them
21:34:58 [AliciaG] Thanks BetsyAnn
21:35:17 [BetsyAnn] Welcome Disneylover!
21:35:34 [tiltawhirl] Welcome to the Park Rangers chat. Tonight we will be exploring the extras which can make the Christmas season a great time to visit Disney parks! There are special touches, activities, and decorations to be seen all over the parks and resorts!
21:35:36 [AliciaG] time to go try and tuck my little one in. Happy
planning to you all
21:35:42 [tiltawhirl] hiya Disneylover
21:35:45 [TwirlerGir] Great idea disneylove.
21:35:55 [disneylove] one thing not too miss at EPCOT
21:35:57 [BetsyAnn] That is a great tip, disneylove!
21:36:24 [disneylove] ride the monorail through the music arch at night
21:36:30 [BetsyAnn] The storytellers are on my must do list this trip!
21:36:53 [BetsyAnn] I love the Candlelight Processional - great music
21:36:53 [MargaretJ] I love the Characters all dressed in Holiday garb. They are so cute.
21:37:21 [disneylove] the tree lighting ceromony
21:37:32 [MargaretJ] Good idea disneylover I bet that is beautiful.
21:37:43 [BetsyAnn] I was just going to mention the tree lighting ceromany
21:37:46 [MargaretJ] I love walking under the Arch
21:37:51 [TwirlerGir] Does each country have a special holiday treat they offer?
21:37:52 [BetsyAnn] great minds - disneylove!
21:38:06 [disneylove] lol BetsyAnn
21:38:43 [disneylove] that is another thing that is great too record
21:38:59 [BetsyAnn] I am not sure about that TG - I sure hope so -- maybe
we will just have to do a research day on that!
21:39:09 [MargaretJ] I don't think so TwirlerGirl
21:39:19 [BetsyAnn] I think the tree lighting is around 6 pm or so
21:39:23 [disneylove] I don't remember any of that TG
21:39:27 [tiltawhirl] I think everybody should have a full camera crew with
them on at least one visit. Like Steven Spielberg directing and such
21:39:38 [MargaretJ] But make sure you stop & listen to each Story Teller. They are all really interesting.
21:39:59 [MargaretJ] I enjoyed the Story Teller in Japan, she was very animated.
21:40:16 [BetsyAnn] Epcot seems like a great place to get in the holiday spirit!
21:40:28 [TwirlerGir] I think I better get more film .
21:40:54 [BetsyAnn] I was just thinking 7 rolls was not enough - TG!
21:41:10 [disneylove] yes TG lots of it there is just so much too snap pic. of
21:42:01 [BetsyAnn] Magic Kingdom - what Christmas magic can we find there!
21:42:13 [disneylove] we have a digital camera and took something like 5oo pictures if not more
21:42:30 [MargaretJ] Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!!!
21:42:40 [tiltawhirl] Yay! Just being there feels Christmas-eee to me
21:42:45 [BetsyAnn] A great time, MJ!
21:42:54 [disneylove] big tree in the circle near disney and mickey
21:43:02 [TwirlerGir] Never been but looking forward to it.
21:43:03 [BetsyAnn] I have to admit, MK at Christmas time is very special!
21:43:24 [BetsyAnn] The snow on Main Street!, The Decorations
21:43:43 [disneylove] garlend strung across main street
21:43:52 [MargaretJ] Just don't open your mouth when the snow falls down.....
21:44:09 [disneylove] ewww it's soap bubbles
21:44:20 [BetsyAnn] For sure MJ - they are not the eating kind of snow!
21:45:08 [tiltawhirl] the other issue at Christmas, and perhaps the ONLY negative, are the crowds. But the Ack-mosphere more than makes up for them
21:45:14 [disneylove] the christmas parade afternoon, the snowglobe one is set aside
21:45:35 [disneylove] tilt that depends on when you go
21:45:46 [MargaretJ] Not if you go the 1st week in December, usually not too crowded.
21:46:01 [TwirlerGir] Going for water, be right back ----
21:46:08 [disneylove] you got it MJ around Dec.23 it gets crowdeed
21:46:39 [BetsyAnn] From Christmas to NYEve - is very crowded!
21:46:45 [MargaretJ] I am wondering what the weather will be like the 1st week in December. Has been really nice here in GA - 79 today but is supposed to be 28 on Friday morning.
21:47:03 [disneylove] elbow too elbow some really rude people there
21:47:12 [BetsyAnn] I think you need to plan for layers of clothes --
21:47:42 [BetsyAnn] Any resorts we should check out?
21:47:51 [disneylove] last Dec in the am we started off with jackets and lockered them by afternoon
21:47:51 [MargaretJ] Last year I was searching for shorts one day & needed a jacket the next day.
21:47:54 [tiltawhirl] When I was there last on the first week of December, it was FREEZING
21:48:04 [tiltawhirl] some days were nice though
21:48:17 [disneylove] GF BC
21:48:22 [BetsyAnn] The weather can be a huge swing in Dec!
21:48:46 [disneylove] I think it's the BC that has the horses made of candy
21:48:48 [TwirlerGir] GF, WL, BW are some of my favorites.
21:49:12 [BetsyAnn] Touring tips -http://wdwig.com/hol_msee.htm
21:49:20 [disneylove] we stayed at AKL and they have a huge tree
21:49:39 [MargaretJ] Boardwalk had an Amusement Park made entirely of white & dark chocolate.
21:49:54 [disneylove] just make sure you pack cold meds with you $$$ in the world
21:50:06 [BetsyAnn] The resorts seem to add to the Holiday madness
21:50:06 [MargaretJ] Grand Floridian has that huge tree & the cool Gingerbread House.
21:50:26 [MargaretJ] Mickeefan posted a picture of the walkin Gingerbread House.
21:50:39 [BetsyAnn] Yes, it is very cool!
21:50:54 [TwirlerGir] Very cool!
21:51:13 [MargaretJ] I wish I had time to stop by every resort but not enough time.
21:51:26 [disneylove] anyone going too be there christmas morning?
21:51:54 [tiltawhirl] not I. Only did that at Disneyland
21:52:04 [BetsyAnn] You do have to make decisions on what to do and see at WDW any time - but at Christmas it is really hard to get everything
21:52:20 [MargaretJ] Not me
21:52:21 [BetsyAnn] I have been to Disneyland on Christmas morning
21:52:23 [disneylove] hi alikat
21:52:27 [alikat] hello, everyone
21:52:30 [BetsyAnn] Hey alikat!
21:52:38 [MargaretJ] Hi alikat
21:52:42 [TwirlerGir] Hey Alikat, how are you feeling tonight.
21:52:59 [alikat] SO much better, thanks good as new, i do believe
21:53:02 [BetsyAnn] Now how did I know you would have been to DL on Christmas Day Tilt?
21:53:21 [MargaretJ] I hear the campsites & homes at Fort Wilderness can really be decked out at Christmas
21:53:25 [disneylove] WDW gives every room a present on the door on christmas morning
21:53:34 [BetsyAnn] Glad to hear you are feeling better alikat!
21:53:36 [alikat] tomorrow cshore and i will be under 30 days till mickey!
21:53:42 [disneylove] MJ some of the rooms are too
21:53:49 [alikat] thanks, betsyann!
21:53:52 [tiltawhirl] hiya Alicat
21:54:00 [MargaretJ] The TreeHouses were always decorated to the hilt too.
21:54:01 [BetsyAnn] Yahoo - Alikat!
21:54:15 [tiltawhirl] a good guess BetsyAnn!
21:54:30 [BetsyAnn] I loved seeing the treehouse decorated from the boat ride from DD to PO
21:54:30 [TwirlerGir] Me too, Alikat
21:54:31 [disneylove] sigh I hate that we had too call of the trip next month
21:54:56 [tiltawhirl] thats too bad dl
21:55:03 [alikat] really, twirlergirl?
21:55:13 [alikat] very cool
21:55:24 [tiltawhirl] It was really nice chatting with you all I am going to get going, if our host will allow me
21:55:28 [BetsyAnn] maybe soon - DL!
21:55:29 [MargaretJ] I understand disneylover, I have had to cancel trips at last minute too. A few years ago I broke my elbow just a few weeks before we were due to leave.
21:55:40 [MargaretJ] Nite tilt
21:55:41 [tiltawhirl] have a nice evening all. Great chat BA!
21:55:46 [BetsyAnn] Thaks tilt for co-hosting
21:55:49 [TwirlerGir] Bye, Tilt
21:55:52 [alikat] byebye tilt!
21:55:58 [disneylove] bye tilt
21:56:01 [tiltawhirl] hugs to all
21:56:18 [BetsyAnn] I have a couple of links for Disneyland http://www.mouseplanet.com/parkupdates/dlr/dlr031111.htm
21:56:32 [BetsyAnn] http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10017350.asp?Headline=1&Date=8/11/2003&Section=
21:56:38 [BetsyAnn] Night Tilt!
21:57:04 [BetsyAnn] Anyone have any must do's for Disney at Christmas
21:57:29 [disneylove] dinner at LTT and candlelight
21:57:56 [MargaretJ] Just enjoy myself.
21:57:57 [BetsyAnn] Those are great tips Disneylove!
21:58:16 [BetsyAnn] I am looking forward to meeting old and new friends and just being at Disney!
21:58:26 [MargaretJ] I need to run. Great chat BetsyAnn
21:58:31 [alikat] it was going to see the osborne lights almost every
night 
21:58:36 [TwirlerGir] CP, dinner at Le Cellier and I hope to add MVMCP and LLT to our must do's.
21:58:39 [BetsyAnn] Thanks MJ - talk to you later
21:58:47 [BetsyAnn] Welcome Bongo!
21:58:51 [MargaretJ] We are looking forward to eating at Trails End. Never been there before.
21:58:52 [alikat] i loved doing that last year, and a few years prior *sigh*
21:59:08 [disneylove] I wonder where the new lights for Osborne will be next year
21:59:09 [BetsyAnn] no osborne lights tonight!
21:59:21 [BetsyAnn] this year - I meant!
21:59:28 [alikat] MVMCP, definately... just looking at the decorations and enjoying the company of just mom and I
21:59:44 [disneylove] TG remember cheeder cheese soup...hmmmm good
21:59:53 [TwirlerGir] How sweet!
21:59:59 [BetsyAnn] Thanks everyone for coming to the chat -- please feel free to stay and contiune chatting
22:00:41 [TwirlerGir] Never tried the soup, maybe this time.
22:00:41 [BetsyAnn] Have a good night and a great tomorrow!
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