UPDATE: Earlier tonight we kicked-off the holidays at Disneyland Resort when Adela and Mickey Mouse flipped the switch and lit “it’s a small world” Holiday for the first night of the season. Before the event, Adela and her family enjoyed being honorary Grand Marshals of “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, experienced park attractions and took pictures with famous Disney characters.
Today is the first day of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort, and this year we teamed up with Sylvania and CHOC Children’s to take the magic of the holiday season from the Resort to the home of one special little girl and her family. Adela Jauregui, 8, a patient at CHOC Children’s, and her family watched as their home lit up with more than 6,200 LED lights and Disney-themed décor. By the looks on their faces, the joy of the holidays couldn’t come early enough!
Adela and her family, who reside in Anaheim, Calif., will join Mickey Mouse tonight for the initial lighting of “it’s a small world” Holiday in a fun ceremony at Disneyland park. This special time of year also means all your holiday favorites are back including “Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle,” “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade and the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks show. Check back later today to see pictures from tonight’s event.
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Devyn on November 12th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Moments like that are what life is all about.
Beautiful job!
Maryanne from CA on November 12th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
just curious, who’s paying their electricity bill?
Matt from TX on November 12th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Those look like LED lights, if so, the bill would be very minimal for 6200 lights. Probably less than $10 for a month.
Very nice thing to do for a family for Christmas.
Catherine on November 12th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
What a wonderful project. Everything looks magical.
Troy from CA on November 12th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Does anyone know what time tonight’s initial lighting of “it’s a small world” Holiday ceremony at Disneyland park will be starting???
Pam on November 12th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Good job Disneyland!!! What a fun & simple way to make a family smile!!!
Rindy on November 12th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
That’s so nice! Good job Disneyland!
laurel from CT on November 12th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Nice job. So Festive!
carol from NY on November 12th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
What a beautiful thing to do for a little girl and the family.I bet they will always remember this special holiday.
Betsy Sanchez on November 12th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Thanks for your comments. Troy, the initial lighting of “it’s a small world” Holiday will take place at approximately 5:15 p.m. tonight.
Charity on November 12th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
This is incredible; no MAGICAL! Wonderful job, Disney!
joy on November 12th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Everything looks great! I especially love the Small World Holiday and the Nightmare before Christmas Haunted Mansion!
MK on November 12th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I know Adela’s Family although they don’t know me .. There is not a most deserving family!!!
stephanie from CA on November 12th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
One thing I’m sure of…had I been there I would have cried for sure.what an amazing story. Proves once again that disney beholds its title of happiest place on earth. What a beautiful way to reach out for this special girl.
Lynette from OR on November 13th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Oh how I wish I was there. If it only this illness would go away I would be:) Planning for next year? I miss DISNEYLAND!
Amy on November 13th, 2010 at 1:38 am
It’s things like this that make me love Disney! Way to go, guys! This family will always remember this, and what a great thing for a little girl who is battling being sick.
Steve from CA on November 13th, 2010 at 5:27 am
What a special thing to do for a special little girl!
Corinne on November 13th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Very,Beautiful I love it decorated in Christmas, very precious. Cherished Memories is what Family,is all about,and caring for another person,to help them out is very awesome. Adelia,you are a very lucky young lady, to have such wonderful people who care about you a lot,and your family too. “I, love your house decorated up for Christmas, with Disney Theme,you deserve the best for the holidays,so does your family. My favorite cherished memory of mine is: Being at Disneyland @ Christmas time,that is my favorite cherished time of year.” Someday,I hope;I will be able to make another trip to Disneyland at Christmas Time.
Take care,and sincerely
God bless
mateo on November 13th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
These us what Christmas is all about..Love & Charity..Good Work Disneyland..Beautifully Done.
Monterey from CA on November 14th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
It will be an amazing healing memory for them for the rest of their lives. Great job Disney!
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