Today at Disney California Adventure: Christmastime Arrives!

This was the opening weekend of the holiday season at the Disney Resort.

The festivities kicked off on Friday, November 9th, and will run through Epiphany on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

We spent this morning at Disney California Adventure, taking in the sights and sounds on Buena Vista Street and elsewhere. Click any photo to enlarge for a closer look.

The Red Car Trolley in Hollywood Land:

More from Hollywood Land:

The Festival of Holidays returned this year, along with the Festive Foods Marketplace.

Paradise Park:

The Toy Soldiers are wonderful!

The Pacific Wharf:

Viva Navidad at Paradise Gardens:

People sometimes ask me why Christmastime at Disney begins so early, but it's simply that the early decorating -- which, as can be seen in part above, is a massively detailed project -- allows as many people as possible to enjoy this very popular time at the parks. It also wouldn't make quite as much sense for Disney to invest such effort in decorating the parks for a short period of time.

Happiest (early) Christmas wishes to all!