I made a last minute decision to hit up Disneyland after work today.
It was drizzly all day so I was hoping there wouldn’t be major crowds, and I was right – not too shaby for the holiday season! My main focus was to hit up the Holiday themed rides like Small World and The Haunted Mansion. Done and done.
There was some choir thing going on right on Main Street though so the Disneyland tree wasn’t lit up. Bummer.
And since it was such a gloomy day it was COLD COLD COLD! I bundled up, but it was still chilly. 
(Note: it was 50 degrees, I’m just a warm weather girl!)
I was able to hit up Cars Land, but only made it on this bumper tire ride. 
I made sure to pass through the Ghirardelli shop for a free piece of chocolate. Score that they’re handing out Peppermint Bark!!! I like it, but not enough to buy a whole bag. This was juuuust right.
Smaller, less epic tree at California Adventure.
Chilly weather requires hot cocoa, right?
Question: When was the last time you went to Disneyland? Last time your drank hot cocoa?
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It’s been too long since I’ve been to a Disneyland. Probably like 10 years?? When my nieces were little. Damn. And I’ve been to every one (Disney World-FL, Disney Paris, Disney Tokyo) except the original! It’s on my bucket list. I figure I’ll take my kids one day- unless I make it to Cali before that.
I haven’t been in over a decade and my husband has never been. Definitely want to sometime!
Just got married there in October!!
So cool! Congrats!!
ahh I’ve never been to disneyland.
I love all those lights, musta been so pretty!
1-you are too cute! Love everything about your bundled outfit. 2-That tire ride looks like so much fun and 3- I LOVE peppermint bark. My favorite thing ever!
I went to DisneyWorld Florida in February. I loved it as much as when I was little. Maybe even more! Definitely want to go back.
The last time I was at Disney was in 1988 when I was in the 2nd grade!!! The next time I’ll be at Disney is in February of 2013 when I run the Disney Princess Half!
cutest coat on you ever….
We were in Disney for the first time in March and every picture I see makes me want to go back there again …sooner than later for sure!! Especially at Christmas.
I’ve never been to D-Land but was at D-World about 3 years ago.
We’re supposed to get slammed with a blizzard (!) today.
50?! That’s like tank-top and shorts weather in Wisconsin
I love your red coat!
We took the kids to Disneyland about 5 years ago and last summer we went to Disney World. I actually preferred Disneyland.
I’ve never been to Disneyland. We always go to Disney World. We go ever few years. Going again this spring!
So much fun and so pretty! Love your hat, too.
I haven’t been to Disneyland in years (probably 15?), but we were in Disneyworld in 2010, and we’re going to go to Disney in Hong Kong this March! Can’t wait!
I need to go back to Disneyland…I’ve been once, but I was 3 months old. Doesn’t exactly count.
I have never been to Disneyland but have been to Disney World about a million times
I am going in February for the first time in a few years with my nieces. It’s thier first time and I’m not sure who is more excited, me or them!
not sure if you realize but you put your hand up on your hip too much. Drop the hand in front of the camera you will thank me later
Yeah, I do realize but it’s both habit and I kinda like it now. Thanks though
You definitely look like Santarina! Cute!
I’ve never been to California but the last time I went to Disney World was on my spring break two years ago. I don’t remember the last time I drank hot chocolate but it was probably at one of my little brother’s hockey games to keep warm. Love free chocolate from Ghirardelli- too many people don’t know about it!
Never been to Disneyland but was at DisneyWorld in 2011.
Can’t remember when I last had hot chocolate but I want some now!
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I know this is basically blasphemous on this blog, but I kinda sorta hate Disneyland. The crowds, the expense, the commercialization of everything… yeah. Buuuuuuut I do love hot chocolate, for what it’s worth.
No worries, I enjoy a little blasphemy every now and then.
Disneyland? 3 years ago.
Hot cocoa? Yesterday.
Our family is going back to Disney next summer and I plan to have hot cocoa again in about 1 hour.
You look super cute by the way. So winter festive!
I soooooo wish I could just pop into Disneyland for a short visit. I was born in LA and we went all the time. I get there from Oakland annually but I would tooootally have a season pass if I were in Southern California.
And I would still say “hella” a lot.
I am sooooo jealous! I LOVE the land of Disney, we used to go multiple times a year because my in-laws lived there but it has now been over a year since my last visit
I love the park at Christmas, so fun!!!!
I love that red coat!! I’ve been looking for something similar. Where is it from?
Thank you! It is from Marshall’s and was 20 bucks. Crazy, right?
wow!! thats a great deal!!
Oh fun!!! We went to Disneyland on Christmas days several years ago and it was tons of fun. Last time I was there was about 1.5 years ago in the summer time when family was visiting from Oregon and Germany. It was fun but man it’s hard to do with a large group of people in the crowded summer. I would love to get passes, especially when my kids get older….lottery ticket needed though
Seriously! I heard they increased the prices again (at least for annual passes). We are not renewing them.
took my 20-something year old daughter there last year, early December. It’s just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit! All dressed up so festive! I would totally have annual passes and just stop by to ride small world and the haunted mansion and enjoy a dole-whip!
You look amazing in that red coat outfit! Cheery and bright!
What’s going on with the scarf(?) of the photobomber in the background of your last photo? It looks like a stuffed animal with a furry tail. Is that a new SoCal thing?
Such a cute outfit! I’ve never been to disneyland and I drank hot cocoa yesterday. Tis the season after all.
I have never been to disneyland…only disneyworld and that was like 15 years ago.
I’ve never been to Disneyland, but I drink hot cocoa almost every day from October-March.
I will be going during my winter break! Can’t wait to be back home. Last time I was there was in June as a college graduation gift
It’s become tradition to go every winter break though. Love the decorations. Also, the chocolate abuelita is perfect during a cold night there….with a churro lol.
That was their Candlelight Service. It’s to be seen for sure. A beautiful service where a celebrity narrator reads the Christmas Story (from the BIBLE–at Disneyland–yes!) and lots of real-Christmas Carols (no Santa). They’ve been doing it since 1956. Go Walt!!
Mmmmm Peppermint Bark!! Ugh I haven’t been to Disneyland since high school and I actually really miss that place! My HS was about 15 minutes away from the park and once a year we would have a fancy mass then the whole school would go to D-Land…probably one of the my fondest memories from going to Catholic School
I haven’t been to Disneyland since 1987; I was in California for my besties wedding.
I make hot chocolate frequently at home. And I especially love my “white hot chocolate” version that I make at home. Technically there is no chocolate in it so I’m not 100% sure what its called now but it’s tasty!!!
Oh my, it’s been at least 20 years since i went to Disneyworld! I never did go to Disneyland (too far for us!).
Hmm last time i had hot cocoa was last week! I want to get some salted caramel hot cocoa from starbucks very soon.
I’ve been to DisneyWORLD twice in my life, but I’m moving to San Diego in a month so a trip to DisneyLAND is definitely in order.
At Disneyland for the half marathon weekend in September…then the husband and I went again in October. We’ll be back in January for the Tinkerbell then to Florida in February for the Princess…doing my Coast to Coast in 2013.
Drank Swiss Miss hot chocolate at home..the dark chocolate version – so good!
Love your super cute outfit…You’re like a pixie!
Did you go by yourself to D-Land? In a way that sounds like it might be overwhelming, but maybe really therapeutic! Like taking yourself to a movie!
Happy Holidays!
No, I went with Ben. But, my friend just went solo this week and I thought that might be interesting.
I live on the East Coast so I have only been to DisneyWorld (once) and loved it!
You look adorable! I love your hat and coats!
How fun that they light up Disneyland at Christmas, very fun!
I was just there in october. And, will be back for the Tinkerbell Half next month!
Silly lady, that was Candlelight Processional!