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Dinner and Christmas Trees


Sunday December 2nd 2018 

Dinner at Wolfgang Puck's, Disney Springs Christmas Trail, Ginger Bread at the Grand Floridian and Fireworks at the Contemporary Hotel

We did a lot that first night at Disney. All four of us went to dinner in Disney Springs at Wolfgang Puck's new restaurant. Maureen, who had flown in and arrived at about the same time we arrived at our hotel, met us at the restaurant. Very good food. Very good service. Very nice restaurant. True to Wolfgang's slew of restaurants, this one featured pizza with unique toppings like salmon. We liked the wide open seating and clean/subdued decor. Here are a few pics from the restaurant and around Disney Springs.
Kevin, Noah, Carolyn
Disney Springs Christmas Tree

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Receipt Book
Dining Room with Eyelash Chandelier

Carolyn, Noah, Kevin, Maureen
In front of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
We all look younger in black & white and the dark.
After Wolfgang Puck's, we walked through the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. This was after dark so all of the Christmas trees were lit and the crowd was thick with everyone trying to see their favorite tree. All of the Disney movies and characters had their own trees. Star Wars had a tree. Aladdin had a tree. The Little Mermaid had a tree. Mary Poppins had a tree. There are dozens of trees along the trail. Admission is free. You and the kids will love it. Here are just a few of my favorite Christmas Tree Trail photos.
Pinochio's Christmas Tree
Maureen, Noah, Kevin, Carolyn

Even Disney Villains have a Christmas Tree

Kevin, Noah, Carolyn

Dumbo's Christmas Tree
Noah, Carolyn, Maureen, Kevin
Dumbo has a new movie coming out soon.

Star Wars Tree (or is it Star Trek?)
Maureen and Noah Crazy Eyes

Mike says it is Star Wars
Maureen and Noah
Mike, sorry you couldn't make the trip.

Peter Pan's Christmas Tree

It was snowing at Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail!

Mary Poppins Christmas Tree
Maureen, Noah, Carolyn, Kevin
Mary Poppins has a new movie coming out soon!

Maureen, Noah, Carolyn and Kevin
Leaving the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail

 What did we do after Disney Springs? We went on to the Grand Floridian and the Contemporary Hotel to finish up the night.
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