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[Cheryl N]

Since so many of us are planning on being there at Christmas, I was wondering what some of you do to decorate your rooms to make them more "home for the holidays"?

My 11-yo DD informed me that she would like a tree for Christmas, but the trees offered through the Disney florist are $$ prohibitive. Does anyone know of a grocery store along the way (one that could be visited in the 30-minute grocery stop when arriving via the towncar) that might carry little florist department, potted trees?

Thanks, and Happy (thinking about the) Holidays!

[OffKilter_Lynn]

I know Albertson's has a floral department - here's a list of grocery stores in the area.

Have a wonderful time - it is truly magical at Christmas!

[crystalloubear]

We were away a few years ago at Christmas and bought one of those tabletop fake trees that comes in the box with the stand, tree skirt, lights, and decorations. We got it at a SuperWalmart for about $15.

[my2girls]

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We were away a few years ago at Christmas and bought one of those tabletop fake trees that comes in the box with the stand, tree skirt, lights, and decorations. We got it at a SuperWalmart for about $15.

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We drove to WDW last year Christmas and it was small enough to be in the car.

Kristine

[RobinKay6573]

We had a tabletop tree that would fit in a suitcase when we were at WDW in 2002. We taped our stockings to the window and we decorated our tree with paper chains my the kids in my sister's second grade class made. We also put candycanes and a few Disney orniments on the tree. We used a Christmas disney throw for the tree skirt. It looked pretty cool. This year we aren't staying onsite but it is okay because we are staying with my sister who has a condo in Kissimmee (that is if she can get all the hurricane damage fixed by Christmas!!).

[MickeyMAC]

Have you though about shipping a small tree from Hobby Lobby or somewhere that sells cheap small trees. We are going to decorate one with small disney ornaments then when we leave ship the whole thing back home...I know shipping may be high but it will be worth it to my family.

[goofy4goofy]

We brought one of those table top trees with us and decorated that. Then we put lights up around the window and hung our stockings on the armoire. We also put window clings up on the window.

Kelly

[Cheryl N]

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Great ideas, everyone! I suppose packing a small, collapsable tree would be easier than trying to bring back even a tiny live tree on the plane.

So, Kelly, the resorts won't mind if you plug in a small string of lights for your tree (if you unplug them before leaving for the parks)?

[LizardCop]

We don't decorate the room, we only stay in it to sleep and change clothes/download pictures.

This Christmas we plan to visit all the resorts during the week we're there and view the various decorations.

And take LOTS of photos...

[IdahoDisneyMom]

We'll be there for Christmas as well, and I've been looking at Hallmark's "countdown to christmas tree" and "my very own christmas tree". The countdown one is flat and would pack really well, so I'm considering it. We'll also take DD's stocking (might skip ours this year-Santa's having more and more trouble filling those anyway!). Other than that we probably won't take TOO much, because honestly whatever we pack we have to carry on and off the plane, etc.
Stephanie