Look who has decorated for the holidays. Christmas tree and all! We all know Walt Disney’s apartment will normally have a lit antique lamp in its window overlooking Disneyland’s Town Square. It is a tribute to the man and his dream, and it signifies that his spirit remains in his beloved park. Folklore has it that the only time the lamp’s light would be extinguished would be if Lillian or one of Walt’s daughters was visiting Disneyland Resort.
As this park transforms into a twinkling and sparkling winter wonderland, Walt’s apartment is not overlooked.
Walt Disney’s Christmas Tree!
The Hook and Ladder Company performs Christmas ditties outside Walt’s window. I bet he’s listening!! |
We can feel it; Walt Disney walks here; most especially during #DisneyHolidays.
Need more history? The Disney Parks Blog takes you on a virtual tour of Walt Disney’s apartment HERE.
Heidi Strawser says
That is SO COOL that they replace the lamp with a Christmas tree! What a neat Disney touch!
blogging says
I had never heard of this Heidi- thank goodness I looked up in my usual "hello Walt" way!!
Deb @ Focused on the Magic says
I bet he is! What a wonderful tribute replacing the light with a Christmas tree! Thanks for sharing and for joining in The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop fun!
blogging says
I have to tell you Deb, it set the mood for our entire trip!
Hi! I'm Diane says
I love that story, It really is amazing to see it in person. It's on my list to now see it decorated for Christmas. Beautiful.
blogging says
Now I REALLY want to take the "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" tour Diane!!
Suzanne says
I love that they put in a tree for Christmas. Truly magical <3
blogging says
Gotta love those Disney details- I know Walt did!! 😀
Michelle Ordever says
That is such a beautiful tribute to Walt! #DisneyWordlessWednesdays
blogging says
It is Michelle. I always wonder how any thousands of folks walk past Town Square never knowing Walt's apartment exists; it absolutely raises the magic quotient!
Jodi Whisenhunt says
Would love to see that in person some day!
blogging says
I'm betting you will Jodi!
Donna Kay Anderson says
Another awesome post Donna! I am sure Walt's spirit will be at Disneyland this Christmas season! I am so jealous you got to see it in person…maybe one day I will have the pleasure.
blogging says
I know your TA research will take you to great places Donna- I hope I can one day tag along for the ride! 😀
Julie Franklin says
I saw that and din't think to take a photo…yeah…one day is too rushed! I love the history of DL and dare I say, its better than WDW. Shhhhhhh!
blogging says
No, I'm in total agreement Julie; the living history at Disneyland is unmistakable. I'm so happy you were able to carve out a day with Walt!!