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Looking for some holiday escapism? Disney’s Polynesian Resort We’re headed to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to celebrate the season South Seas style. Tucked away on the first floor of Disney’s Polynesian VillageResort, the tiki oasis that is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto transports visitors to paradise through an incredibly immersive atmosphere and extensive cocktail menu. Entrance into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The Tiki bar does a fine job of getting us in the holiday SPIRIT, as proven with the recent release of the Holiday Nutcracker Tiki Mug. We’re headed back to check out their holiday overlay and new seasonal cocktails. Atmosphere The Head Salesman has added some festiveness to the already ornate joint. Trader Sam’s Decor Strands of red garland hang haphazardly from the hatched hut style roof. Trader Sam’s Holiday Decor It’s hot as a Tahitian Torch in here (j/k not really!) but they still can’t escape the snow! Holiday Decor One of our favorite features, the living Krakatoa Volcano, has been given a Snowy overlay! It’s a SNOWCANO! If you’ve visited this bar before you’ve likely seen how these windows come in to play when you order a Krakatoa, which is served glowing hot red due to a glow cube. At Christmastime, they arrive glowing icy blue to match the Snowcano! FUN! Krakatoa Volcano This guy has had TWO SHOTS OF RUM and now he’s feeling Merry and Bright! (Hi, life preserver from the Maelstrom! We see you!) Holiday Decor Drinks In addition to the already stellar cocktail lineup, for the holidays they are offering several specialty libations including the Jingle Jammer, Tropical Snowstorm, and the Mele Kaliki Mai Tai. Holiday Cocktails The Mele Keliki Mai Tai is a Christmas spin on the classic Don The Beachcomber Mai Tai. This boozy delight features Plantation Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Cranberry Juice, Orgeat, Cinnamon, Splash of Fresh Lime Juice, and a Cinnamon Stick. Mele Keliki Mai Tai Let’s just say the rum is VERY pronounced on this one! Luckily, the cinnamon and spice flavoring balances it out well making it a very drinkable option. It is also available for an additional charge with a limited time (and super unique) Holiday Nutcracker Tiki Mug. You can NEVER have too many tiki mugs, are we right??? Nutcracker Tiki Mug Brrrr it’s cold in here! The Tropical Snowstorm blew in with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Coconut Cream, Cinnamon, Orgeat, and Falernum. Fans of the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum will enjoy this one as it’s very similar but with the addition of good ole fashion Tennessee Whiskey (and it’s oh so smooooothe). The whiskey flavor definitely stands out here! Tropical Snowstorm Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto once again proves to be THE spot to chill out and enjoy some delicious cocktails. If you’re interested in Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time, better act fast because these drinks are sure to disappear off the menu soon after St. Nick pops down everyone’s chimneys! And be sure to swing by Magic Kingdom before the holiday season ends to check up on Trader Sam’s proprietor, Trader Sam…er…Samta at the Jingle Cruise! Trader Samta! Read more about this year’s Jingle Cruise here! Have you visited Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know! Related posts: It May Be The Tequila Talking BUT We Are Lovin’ These New Margaritas in Epcot! Review: Limited Time Drinks and Classics at Walt Disney World’s Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Fortune and Glory, Baby! What A Time To Be Alive With A Holiday SECRET MENU Item at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar In Disney Springs! View the full article

Merry Christmas from the Disney Parks Blog team. As our gift to you, we present this lovely one-hour ambient video of Magic Kingdom Park during the holidays. Sit back and enjoy some holiday time with your family as the snow falls on Main Street, U.S.A., and Cinderella Castle glitters with millions of lights. View the full article

Christmas is just TWO DAYS AWAY! Refreshment Cart in Magic Kingdom Disney World is getting ready for the holiday by bringing us a few more festive eats — and drinks! We stopped by the Refreshment Cart in the Castle Hub Area of Magic Kingdom and spotted a new drink that is absolutely getting us into the holiday spirit. Say hello (or ho-ho-ho!) to the new Hot Holiday Cider. Hot Holiday Cider The roasty-toasty drink is made with hot apple cider, with the tasty (and very welcome) addition of gingerbread syrup! YUM! Hot Holiday Cider The Hot Holiday Cider is a truly delicious twist on your classic hot cider. The addition of the gingerbread syrup really adds a bit of a unique spin to a drink that definitely got us into the holiday spirit! Hot Holiday Cider Warm up your holiday season with the festive Hot Holiday Cider, available for $3.50 at the Refreshment Cart in the Castle Hub Area of Magic Kingdom! Did you hear you can now view Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade without a separate event ticket?! Read all about this holiday surprise here! Will you be picking up the new Hot Holiday Cider? Let us know your thoughts on the newest drop in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Holiday Cupcakes are BACK in Magic Kingdom! The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! Review: Fun Dole Whip Upgrades In Disney World! View the full article

Sorry, NOT Sorry! We can NOT get enough of Disney’s endless color trends! Rose Gold Mickey Ornament From Briar Rose Gold, to Belle of the Ball Bronze, we love keeping on trend and looking super stylish thanks to these collections. Our FAV way to see these colors manifested is in the form of MINNIE EARS! Briar Rose Gold Minnie Mouse Ears We’re excited to say the latest pair of glitzy ears have made their way to Disney Parks! Introducing… the Redd Sequin Minnie Ears Headband! Redd Ears FYI- “Redd” is NOT a typo. The latest headband to hit the parks was inspired by the fearsome lady pirate on the iconic attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean! Redd Character in Disneyland Hey, Ho Swashbucklers! You, too, can look allll sorts of glamorous in these red sequins ears. The gorgeous bow is made from a glossier fabric and really POPS. class=”mceTemp”> Redd Ears We don’t know about you, but we are READY to make a fashion statement in these babies. Redd Minnie Ears This isn’t the first we’ve seen of merch inspired by our favorite lady pirate. You may remember the recent release of The Redd Funko Pop. Ahoy, Mateys! Redd Funko POP! Vinyl The Redd Sequin Minnie Ears Headband are available all around Disneyland Resort (but they appear to be disappearing FAST!). We spotted these at the Pin Station in Downtown Disney by the Monorail. We hope they show up in Disney World soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you loving these brand new Redd Minnie Ears? Let us know what you think! Related posts: NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Skyway Retro Graphic Tops Spotted in Disneyland Resort! This Disneyland Parks Tumbler Might Just Be Our New Favorite Way to Drink Some Starbucks! View the full article

After checking your FastPasses on the My Disney Experience app and snapping multiple pictures, your phone battery gets drained pretty fast. Magic Kingdom And, even though we’ve got some tips and tricks on how to keep your phone charged, Disney World is coming out with a quick solution to keep you up-to-date on all the things happening in Magic Kingdom! New digital tip boards have been installed all over the park so you can check out the wait times of your favorite attractions on the go! Digital Tip Board We spotted this digital tip board over in Fantasyland, nearby Enchanted Tales With Belle. These helpful screens are making their way to each land in Magic Kingdom, with each board themed for the land its in! (Unfortunately, the ones we spotted today weren’t on at the time!) Digital Tip Board We love the option of having this hands-free way to check out whether we’re going to ride Space Mountain or Splash Mountain first, and are excited to see if these make their way to the rest of the parks in Disney World! The Magic Kingdom recently took down some of its construction walls – check out the new additions to the park’s entrance here! Have you spotted the digital tip boards in Magic Kingdom yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! These NEW Space Mountain Sweatpants Rock Our World in Magic Kingdom! Find Out Why Disney World Has Been Giving Away Free Tickets. (We Never Knew This Was A Thing!) View the full article

We’ve seen Peppermint Margaritas at Disney Springs along with Italian Margaritas and Horchata Margaritas at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays celebration! Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Christmas Tree And now things are about to get even more FESTIVE — because we’ve discovered the Berry Merry Margarita at Disney World! We’re making the journey over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to try their Berry Merry Margarita! They’re pouring ’em up at Uzima Springs — Animal Kingdom Lodge’s pool bar! Berry Merry Margarita The Berry Merry Margarita is a strawberry-flavored margarita on the rocks made from Herradura Reposado Tequilla, with a Graham Beck Sparkling Wine floater and Jingle Bell Mickey Glow Cube! And not surprisingly, this drink looks as good as it sounds! Berry Merry Margarita And how does the Berry Merry Margarita taste? VERY, VERY GOOD! It’s kinda everything we already know and love about a classic strawberry marg on the rocks, but the sparkling wine topper gives the drink some nice fizziness. This tasted like fresh strawberries to us, not premade at all, which we loved. Berry Merry Margarita If you’re not into all the unique Christmas-y flavors being offered throughout Disney World right now and just want a good, tasty seasonal cocktail, the Berry Merry Margarita is an awesome, much safer option! Berry Merry Margarita The Berry Merry Margarita can be yours for $15! And remember — you’ll have to trek around back to Animal Kingdom’s pool bar to snag it! And if you’re looking for an even more secretive marg, read our post about Epcot’s La Cava del Tequila Black Magic margarita created by Neil Patrick Harris HERE which will be debuting later this MONTH! What are some of your favorite holiday cocktails in Disney World? Let us know which ones you’ve tried in the comments section! Related posts: Several Disney World Pool Bars Have Expanded Menus — But For How Long? Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! Say What?! A New PEPPERMINT Margarita Arrives in Disney Springs! View the full article

Raise your hand if you know that morning rush when you’re trying to hop on your favorite attractions, buuut you’re also hungry for a good breakfast? Friar’s Nook And, since that line for the Starbucks on Main Street U.S.A. can get pretty long (people need their coffee), we’ve got a NEW spot in the Magic Kingdom to snag a filling and delicious snack to start your day! The Friar’s Nook is now serving up breakfast options for the holiday season through January 4th! Their breakfast is available 30 minutes after park opening through 11 AM (so you have plenty of time to hop on some rides and then grab food afterward!). The breakfast menu comes with three different offerings, a Breakfast Sandwich, Sausage and Gravy Tots, and Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts! Friar’s Nook Breakfast Menu The Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts are the sweetest way to start off the day! They are doughnut holes covered in cinnamon-sugar, available for $4.99 or a Disney Dining Snack Credit! Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts The dish comes with five doughnut holes, so it’s not a particularly filling meal, but as a snack, these were super yummy! Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts The Breakfast Sandwich is piled up with bacon, egg, and cheddar on a multigrain croissant and served with a side of tater tots, available for $8.79. Breakfast Sandwich This sandwich was GREAT! While we find Quick Service eggs can be hit or miss, these ones were pretty yummy, flavorful and not at all dry. Possibly our favorite part was the multigrain croissant, which was soft and delicious, pairing perfectly with the contents of the sandwich. Breakfast Sandwich The Sausage and Gravy Tots are crispy tater tots covered in sausage gravy! The dish is available for $5.49 or a Disney Dining Snack Credit. Sausage and Gravy Tots These were delicious! The tots are nice and crispy, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sausage gravy is the real star of the show, though! The sausage flavor really stands out and goes great with the tots. Sausage and Gravy Tots Head on over to Friar’s Nook now through January 4th to check out their limited-time breakfast menu! It’s definitely a great (and yummy!) way to start off your magic morning. Have you tried the new breakfast options at the Friar’s Nook yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Aunt Polly’s Is BACK OPEN in Magic Kingdom! (We Can Taste Those Biscuits NOW!) What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! It’s Time to Party with the NEW Riviera Resort Cupcake in Disney World! (P.S. It’s SUPER Cute) View the full article

Walt Disney World and Disneyland are offering military discounts on WDW Memory Maker and Disneyland PhotoPass+ Collection. Disney’s PhotoPass and Memory Maker PhotoPass and Memory Maker are Disney’s two programs with witch you can have Disney’s professional photographers document your Disney World Vacation. For 2019 and 2020 Disney is offering their Memory Maker Service for […] The post 2020 Military Discount on Disney Memory Maker & Photopass+ appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Drumroll, please! It’s time for your stars to shine, because we are announcing a NEW Festival Disney Solo & Small Ensemble virtual competition in 2020! Every year, hundreds of schools compete at Festival Disney, a competitive music festival produced by Disney Performing Arts, to achieve performance excellence and recognition. For the first time ever, student performers* now have the chance to compete in a virtual competition for groups with 9 performers or less. Categories for competition include Band, Strings, and Choral. Middle school and high school performances will be adjudicated separately. And, the excitement continues! Each performer will receive a new and exclusive Festival Disney Solo & Ensemble medal to commemorate their participation. The highest rated entry within each Division and Classification will be recognized and presented with a Distinguished Performance medal during the awards ceremony. Specific guidelines and an application form for this new and exciting competition have been sent to directors of all confirmed groups in 2020. Learn more and register your student performance group for Festival Disney. Also be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up to date on all things Disney Youth Programs! *Student performance groups must already be registered for Festival Disney to be eligible for the Festival Disney Solo & Ensemble virtual competition. View the full article

As Christmas day approaches, we asked our panel to share some of their favorite Disney Christmas memories. Here are a few we had to share this holiday season. Angie G’s memory involves what felt like a Christmas miracle for her. A little one no longer afraid of Character meet and greets and a photo with the entire family! Who could ask for more? “My favorite Christmastime memory at Walt Disney World Resort is when my daughter caught me completely off-guard and gifted me with a family picture together with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. For years, my little girl would only greet the princesses, hiding behind Mom whenever big brother would say ‘Hiya Pal!’ to Mickey and his friends. Pictures with our favorite Characters never had all four of us together. Then, on our very first visit to the parks during the Christmas holidays, she ran into Mickey’s arms and gave him a big hug! She held Minnie’s hand during our picture together and told me ‘Merry Christmas Mom! Now you have a picture of us all with Mickey and Minnie!’ The smile on her face was the best gift I got that year.” Ashley P. will always cherish the memory of her family’s first time attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. “We had the best time experiencing our favorite attractions with special holiday overlays, sampling delicious treats, and catching exclusive entertainment! We were sure to find the perfect spot right in front of Cinderella Castle to see “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” My heart burst with joy as I watched my children experience the unique holiday magic of this new fireworks show! The lyrics in ‘When We’re Together’ during the finale were just perfect for that moment – ‘When we’re together, I have everything on my list. And when we’re together, I have all I wished.’ I’ll never forget it!” Panelists Tony and Kristin also have joyous memories of spending time with their loved ones at the Disneyland Resort. Like remembering your favorite gift as a child, Tony shares some of his most precious holiday memories.“For our family, the highlight of the ‘Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort’ Guided Tour was the chance to relax together in the reserved seating area across from ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday, sipping hot cocoa and munching delicious Mickey-shaped gingerbread cookies while we watched ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade go by. Sometimes the simple, quiet moments make the most precious memories that we cherish.” Kristin reflects on the joy of taking all three of her little ones to the Disneyland Resort during the holidays. “As a native Southern Californian, I’ve been lucky to experience many holidays at the Disneyland Resort. But none were as special as the first time I visited the theme parks with all three of my children, since this was my youngest child’s first Christmas. They insisted on wearing Santa hats, and we enjoyed a magical day meeting Santa Claus at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, experiencing ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade, and ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday. I’ll never forget taking this picture with all three of my Santa babies in Downtown Disney District!” For more great tips on planning your Disney vacation questions, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for an answer from one of our panelists. And from our family to yours we wish you a magical holiday season! Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

We’ve been dreaming of Baby Yoda since we first saw his big green ears peeking out at Mando. Baby Yoda ©Disney And OF COURSE, we’ve been waiting patiently for the inevitable toys inspired by The Child of The Mandalorian fame. To our horror, what we got as a first glimpse was a creepy rendering of the little guy in toy form (basically the stuff of nightmares). Well, as of today, we got a first glimpse of what The Child plush will actually look like and it’s SO CUTE. We spotted the new design of the Baby Yoda plush online today and he really is adorable. He looks super huggable and the embroidered features are definitely expressive! Obvi, The Child wouldn’t be seen without his signature little tiny Jedi robes, so neither is his plush. ©Disney The toy is 11-inches tall and describes as “Small.” Does that mean there will be other sizes? We sure hope so! We can’t wait to bring the little one home for ourselves, but it looks like we’re going to have to wait! Preorder is open now for the plush for $24.99, but it isn’t expected to ship until February 20. This is DEF the toy we’re looking for, so we’re hoping that time flies! Click here to see MORE Baby Yoda merch! Will you be preordering The Child plush? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! RED ALERT! Baby Yoda Funkos Have LANDED! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! View the full article

When we spotted this adorable hat last week featuring an embroidered design of Mickey and Minnie riding in a teacup, little did we realize it was just part of a whole new, ENORMOUS collection! Disney World Mickey and Minnie Hat That’s right, folks! If you’ve got big heart eyes for this cap, get a load of the rest of the new Disney World merch that we spotted today! While the stores have been flooded with new 2020 merchandise lately, today we saw the shelves at Main Street, U.S.A.’s Emporium brimming with this brand new collection! The designs of this new line feature a retro-style Mickey and Minnie Mouse along with icons of the various Disney World parks. There’s plenty of colors in the new collection, so if you’re a fan of brightly-colored hues, we think you’ll definitely see something you’ll WANT! First up, check out these new Pens for $17.99! Pens And a new Autograph Book to match for $9.99! Autograph Book We’re also are obsessed with these 12 Days of Socks for $34.99. Maybe it’s too late to countdown to Christmas with, but hey, who couldn’t use a dozen extra socks — especially when they’re THIS adorable (Mickey has a Dole Whip!!)! 12 Days of Socks We won’t make you wait any longer to see the new Loungefly Backpack for $75! It’s a real cutie! Loungefly Backpack We love the baby blue background! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Pluto are really sweet on this little bag! Plus we see Tower of Terror, Cinderella’s Castle, Mt. Everest, and a bunch of other Disney park landmarks all over it! Loungefly Backpack Yup! It’s official! We’re also totally ga-ga over this new Pink Ringer Shirt for $36.99! Pink Ringer Shirt The stylized characters and park icons are what make this shirt a much-needed addition to our Disney wardrobe! Pink Ringer Shirt Detail And we can’t wait to put all our park hopping gear in this new Blue Crossbody Bag for $29.99! Blue Crossbody Bag The back of which features an adorable detail of Minnie Mouse herself! Blue Crossbody Bag We also spotted this adorable new Youth Shirt for $29.99. We love its sky blue color with the pink accents around its neck and sleeves! Youth Shirt Plus it’s got a little bling-bling including reversible sequins — which are all the rage with the kids these days!;) Youth Shirt Detail The new Youth Shirt pairs perfectly with these adorable Pink Youth Leggings for $29.99! Pink Youth Leggings And if you wanna orchestrate some mommy and me looks, check out the Blue Adult Leggings for $39.99! Blue Adult Leggings We also spotted this new Hat for $27.99 which features a denim-style look with leather patch on its front! Hat And just when you thought this collection couldn’t get any cuter, check out the new Minnie Plush for $21.99! Minnie Plush Why, is that a big ol’ fluffy pink cotton candy she’s holding? It sure IS! Minnie Plush Detail And her dress is simply lovely! We love all the little attraction designs it features — we’re seeing “it’s a small world”, Spaceship Earth, and so many more! Minnie Plush Detail And to top off the look, of course, Minnie’s wearing a gorgeous matching bow! Our girl really knows how to accessorize! Minnie Plush Detail And we can’t forget about the new Mickey Plush we also spotted for $21.99. He’s sportin’ a look which coordinates with Minnie’s dress! Mickey Plush His shirt features the same print as Minnie’s outfit… Mickey Plush Detail …plus he’s holding a cool, old-timey felt pennant! Root! Root! Root! Mickey Plush Detail We don’t think we’ve come across a shirt as fun as this in quite a while! Check out this Youth Flap Shirt for $24.99! Youth Flap Shirt Just like a pop-up book, you can lift the flaps to reveal different attractions underneath! So COOL!!! Youth Flap Shirt Detail This Youth Hoodie for $44.99 is so stinkin’ cute! We love the details of its zipper and the little embroidery it has on the front! Youth Hoodie I mean, how can you say no to Minnie Mouse on a carousel horse? Youth Hoodie Detail Plus, the gang’s all here on the back with more Disney World park emblems! And if you look a little closer at the inside of the hood… Youth Hoodie Detail …you’ll see it’s lined with really cute pink fabric, also covered with Disney characters, buildings, and rides! Hmmm… maybe we can squeeze into a Youth XL if we hold our breath! Our we could just get one for our kiddos — but we’ll be secretly very envious! Youth Hoodie There’s also this challenging-looking Puzzle for $22.99! We’re totally diggin’ its design and how they represented each park in Disney World! Puzzle We didn’t forget about you, fellas! Check out this new Hawaiian Shirt for $59.99 — it reminds us of the one that the Mickey Plush is wearing! Hawaiian Shirt Here’s a closeup of the print! It’s really crazy — in all the right ways! So fun and playful! Hawaiian Shirt Detail Of course, if you’re looking for something a little more subtle, check out the Polo Shirt for $49.99! Polo Shirt This one still features a really exciting pattern, but in a softer, more muted palette of pink tones! Polo Shirt Detail And if you’re looking for something even less intense, you can’t go wrong with this classic blue and white Baseball Shirt for $34.99! Baseball Shirt One of our absolute favorites in this collection though has to be this Park Icon Sweatshirt for $54.99! Park Icon Sweatshirt The little, colorful icons are actually embroidered all over the sweatshirt, making this piece look and feel really unique! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Park Icon Sweatshirt And we all know how important it is to stay hydrated. Whether you’re at the parks or at home, you can get your sip on from this new Water Bottle for $19.99! Water Bottle We think we might enjoy the taste of water even MORE out of something as cute as this! Water Bottle Detail We also saw two new Christmas Ornaments for $27.99! This adorable Mickey-shaped Glass Ornament… Mickey-Shaped Glass Ornament And this Rectangular Glass Ornament, also $27.99! Rectangular Glass Ornament The back of which is totes ADORBS! Rectangular Christmas Ornament Detail And for any loose toothpicks you may have lying around, wrangle ’em up with this cute Toothpick Holder for $9.99! Yup…a toothpick holder. No other uses here. Toothpick Holder You may also want to check out this adorable Mickey-shaped Dish we spotted for $14.99! It would be perfect for dropping your keys in! Mickey-Shaped Dish And if you’re looking to add more ceramic pieces to your life, we think this new Mug would make a really swell addition! Mug When it’s time to go for a spin, we think this new Keychain would be perfect for your car keys! Keychain We’ll keep our eyes peeled for any more items in this adorable new collection, but in the meantime, check out this amazing Retro Minnie Kitchenware we spotted last week! It seems like everything old is new again at Disney World — and we’re ALL ABOUT IT! What do you think of Disney’s recent retro-trend? Do you like their vintage-inspired merch? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! DFB Video: 16 Things That Are Still Free in Disney World Annual Passholders Can Celebrate the Holidays with Exclusive Photo Ops in Disney World! View the full article

All it takes are two words to get a song stuck in your head all day – “small world”! Magic Kingdom Main Street USA We know, we know – sorry in advance! But, there’s no denying that “it‘s a small world” is simply iconic to Disney, with colorful designs, a catchy tune, and an overall memorable boat ride across the globe. After all, what other ride could inspire every kind of merch from Ears, to a Spirit Jersey, and even a Crossbody purse?! And today, we spotted the CUTEST new addition to that collection over at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom! Umm, how adorable is this “it’s a small world” hat?! This colorful accessory lets you show off a souvenir from the “happiest cruise that ever sailed”! it’s a small world Hat The bright colors and classic “it’s a small world” design are represented on this vibrant cap. it’s a small world Hat And on the sides, you’ll even find some “patches” that are meant to represent the travels the attraction will take you on! it’s a small world Hat We looove the “Small Boat Big Hearts” patch here – so stinkin’ adorable! it’s a small world Hat The bottom of the visor continues the pattern, and on the back of the hat you’ll find “Disney Parks” sewn in yellow thread. it’s a small world Hat But, wait wait, there’s more! “it’s a small world” isn’t the only classic attraction getting some merch – we also spotted this Mr. Toad Hat! Mr. Toad’s Auto Repair is a throwback to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, an attraction that opened in Disney World in 1971 (and unfortunately closed in 1998), and one that is still running over in Disneyland! WE STILL MISS YOU, TOAD!! Mr Toad Hat The trucker-style hat has a mesh backing, with Disney World’s logo sewn on the back in orange threading. Mr. Toad Hat Head on over to Main Street, U.S.A., where you can find both the it’s a Small World Hat and Mr. Toad Hat at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, each available for $27.99! There’s a BUNCH of other “it’s a small world” merch available as well – check out the collection here! Are you going to be picking up the new Small World or Mr. Toad caps? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEW it’s a small world Danielle Nicole Tote Cruises into Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Bridal Bling, Entryway Construction, and Ebenezer Scrooge! We’re in LOVE With These NEW Disney Parks Alex and Ani Bracelets! View the full article

If you’ve ever visited Splash Mountain, you’ll spot these memorable words upon entering “You May Get Wet!”. Splash Mountain We’re here to tell you that that “may” is probably closer to a definitely! The iconic flume ride is a zip-a-dee-do-dah good time, and one of the BEST ways to cool off on a hot Disney World day! And now you an enjoy the splash more than EVER, with this insanely cool t-shirt we spotted at Briar Patch in the Magic Kingdom! Looks pretty normal, right? At first glance, the “I Brer’ly Got Wet” Kids T-Shirt looks like an adorable souvenir for kiddos who want to show that they braved the iconic attraction. But, wait…what does that sticker say? I Brer’ly Got Wet T-Shirt “Message will appear when shirt gets wet!”. Okay. We’re intrigued… I Brer’ly Got Wet T-Shirt Turns out (we can’t show you this in the store OBV!) but toss a lil water on the shirt and above Br’er Fox, Br’er Bear, and Br’er Rabbit appears the text “I Brer’ly Got Wet!”. HOW COOL?! Ummm… where are our adult sizes??? If you’re prepared to brave the splash, head on over to Briar Patch (aka, Splash Mountain‘s gift shop) in Magic Kingdom to pick up the new “I Brer’ly Got Wet” Kids T-Shirt for $19.99! If you love Splash Mountain, you HAVE to check out this adorable Wishables collection inspired by the ride! Will you be picking up the new Splash Mountain tee? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: The Haunted Mansion Fragrance Has Materialized In Disney World (And It’s Deadly Good)! Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! NEWS! Get Ready to Walk in a Winter Wonderland — The Holiday Decor is BACK in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Spring 2020 might not be the best time to get shipwrecked in Adventureland. Adventureland Not that Adventureland is a bad place to get shipwrecked! It just looks like the best hideout for castaways will be closing for a bit in Spring of 2020. Find out when you won’t be able to walk through the inventive Swiss Family Treehouse! The Swiss Family Treehouse is an awesome walk-through attraction that features a replica of the treehouse from Swiss Family Robinson complete with living areas and a bunch of inventions that help the family survive on the island. The best part? A 360-degree view of Adventureland from the very top of the treehouse! Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse According to the times calendar for the Swiss Family Treehouse, the attraction will be closed from April 27 through March 3, most likely to accommodate a brief refurbishment. We don’t have any details on what this might entail, but it is likely a routine touch up to keep the attraction in ship-shape. Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse We’ll keep you updated if any of the dates change or if we get more details. Adventure on! Click here to check out everything closed for refurb THIS WEEK in Disney World! Will you be in Disney during the Treehouse closure? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Find Out Which Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment at Disney World This Week Like an Icy Blast Elsa Lights Up Cinderella Castle for the Christmas Season in Disney World! See the 2019 Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! View the full article

One of the newer but certainly beloved traditions at Disney Springs has been the Christmas Tree Trail. Princess and the Frog Tree We’ve been covering all things Christmas Tree Trail since its inaugural year in 2016 and we’re ecstatic to share some staggering facts and figures with you today! Disney has officially counted ONE MILLION guests passing through the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs this holiday season! © Disney The Christmas Tree Trail features over twenty fully-decorated Christmas trees (all Disney themed, of course!) along with snack booths and photo ops with Santa himself! We still have a couple of weeks to go before the trail closes for the year. Stop by the trail before January 5, 2020 and be a part of the, yes, MILLIONS of guests taking part in the festivities! Check out more holiday season news from Disney World here! Have you visited the Christmas Tree Trail this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Looking for a Christmas Gift for That Special Guy? Check Out These Unique Accessories in Disney World! PHOTOS! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is Open (and It’s Got FOOD!). Come Tour With Us! Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! View the full article

While earlier today we noticed Epcot’s newly transformed entryway, the entrance to the Magic Kingdom was ALSO stepping up its game in a BIG way! Happy Holidays from the Magic Kingdom! We were thrilled to hear the news about guests being able to watch the Magic Kingdom’s Christmas parade and fireworks spectacular during non-party hours, not to mention The Muppets making their triumphant return to Liberty Square this week. And now we’re even more excited after seeing the Magic Kingdom’s entrance today! Similar to Epcot (and Hollywood Studios), the Magic Kingdom’s entryway has been under heavy construction lately to improve the flow of traffic before Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration which will be taking place in 2021. And while the project is still nowhere near completion, the Magic Kingdom’s entrance looks and feels MUCH better today! Magic Kingdom Entrance There’s still plenty o’ construction to finish up, but just look at all this room to maneuver! Plus, there are two new gorgeous planters to admire! Magic Kingdom We’d say their decision to go with poinsettias for these flower beds is rather on point! Such a festive look to be sportin’ just in time for the holidays! Magic Kingdom Entrance Each of the new planters also doubles as a nice bench and a great place to grab a quick breather! We have a feeling it’ll be a popular place to meet up with your park hopping family and friends! Magic Kingdom Entrance Be sure to check out the new planters at the Magic Kingdom’s entrance when you head over to see the Christmas parade, fireworks (without a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket), and The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History! Are you looking forward to seeing the Magic Kingdom’s entrance completed? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Updated Walkway Joining Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort is Finally OPEN! Magic Kingdom’s New Ferryboat Entrance is OPEN! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Bridal Bling, Entryway Construction, and Ebenezer Scrooge! View the full article

Time may be running out but it’s still the season for giving. And we have the perfect holiday gift ideas for your favorite Florida Resident. Here are the top 5 gifts a Florida Resident would love so you can cross holiday shopping off your to-do list! 1. There’s something so magical about coming back to the theme parks again and again and no better gift than a Walt Disney World Annual Pass! Florida Residents can purchase a Disney Silver Pass for $35 per month (12 monthly payments and 0% APR) plus a $139 down payment. Get full details here. 2. Another magical gift is a Florida Resident ticket! Florida Residents can enjoy savings on Walt Disney World Resort tickets including 40% off on 4-day Theme Park tickets and 30% on 3-Day Theme Park Tickets. Savings based on the non-discounted price a non-Florida Resident pays for the same ticket. 4-Day Theme Park Tickets expire 7 days after selected start date and 3-Day Theme Park Tickets expire 5 days after selected start date. Proof of Florida residency required. All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable and exclude activities/events separately priced. 3. You can never go wrong with a Disney Gift Card! Florida Residents can use a Disney Gift Card for practically all things Disney – from Theme Park tickets to merchandise! 4. Another fantastic gift for a Florida Resident is a ticket to Disney After Hours! With a ticket to Disney After Hours, you can be among a limited number of guests to attend a unique, separately ticketed 3-hour nighttime event at Magic Kingdom Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – select nights now through May 26th. 5. Give the ultimate festive gifts with the Mickey Mouse Icon Jingle Bell Light-Up Necklace, the Santa Mickey Mouse Mini Backpack by Loungefly, and the Mouseketeer Snowman Light-Up Tumbler, available at World of Disney at Disney Springs! For more gift-giving ideas, stop by our favorite shopping destinations across Walt Disney World Resort, or peruse online at shopDisney.com and DisneyWorld.com. View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge guests live out their own Star Wars stories on an immersive level like never before. Whether you’re building lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop or creating custom astromerch at Droid Depot, these experiences were made possible by Merchandise Guest Experience Managers like Alysia Haygood. In our next installment of #WomenBehindtheMagic, we’re excited to introduce you to Alysia, her fourteen year Disney career and discuss how she’s an important force behind the magic of Batuu. Alysia’s first Disney memory came at the age of four when she and her family visited Walt Disney World Resort. During that visit, a family tradition was born and Alysia and her family returned each summer for the next fifteen years. After a decade and a half of exploring the magic as a guest, she was accepted into the Disney College Program while studying International Marketing at the University of Alabama. During the program, she launched the start of her merchandising career in a role managing merchanise at Epcot. After the program, Alysia accepted a few Professional Internships, before accepting a full-time position at the company. “From the beginning, it just seemed magical to me,” said Alysia. From her early career at Epcot, she’s worked at the World of Disney at Disney Springs to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and even assisted in opening Pandora – The World of Avatar. Now, she’s one of eleven Guest Experience Managers who oversee nine different merchandise areas on the planet of Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the range of experience that I’ve gained over the past fourteen years – from working press events to recruiting internationally for the Disney College Program,” shared Alysia. Over the years, Alysia was a part of the retail experience evolution – as we are now bringing even more immersive retail experiences to our guests. With new products at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, from building lightsabers and custom astromerch to choosing the perfect porg plush, guests can now bring home the memory of the experience as well as the souvenir. “One of the most exciting aspects of being able to introduce new products is watching guests create memories made possible through immersive merchandise,” said Alysia. Earlier this year, Alysia was recognized as the first Galaxy’s Edge cast member to receive the prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award for embodying the values of “dream, create and inspire.” She’s humbled and forever grateful to her peers and fellow cast members who nominated her and to those who saw a reflection of Walt Disney’s ideals in her daily work. “I’m not sure if anyone truly imagines this accomplishment being achievable, but as a team, we all work toward the same goal each day – to uphold the legacy set forth of inspiring those around us and creating new experiences,” said Alysia. Alysia is thrilled to bring part of the incredible Star Wars story to life each and every day to travelers. She is just one of the many women bringing Disney magic to guests and fans around the world so stay tuned to the blog for more inspiring #WomenBehindtheMagic stories! View the full article

Disneyland Resort cast members have been hard-at-work bringing holiday magic into the local community. Helping them find unique and meaningful ways to give back is Quinn Shurian, Corporate Citizenship specialist, who leads Disney VoluntEARS efforts year-round. Whether it’s the annual Toys for Tots toy drive, decorating for military families at Camp Pendleton or visiting local senior living facilities with holiday gifts, Quinn says the holiday season is one of his favorite times of year to facilitate Disney VoluntEARS events. This year, Quinn and fellow Disneyland Resort cast members worked together to collect more than 11,000 toys for children in need. Take a look at how Quinn champions giving back to the community in his role each and every day. View the full article

We’ve recently reported that Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, and Haunted Mansion will all be closed at various times throughout 2020. Disneyland The list of attractions closing for refurbishment continues to grow, and we have the latest addition to that list to share with you today! We have information regarding yet ANOTHER classic attraction that will be closed for several months next year. Prepare for more construction walls in 2020! King Arthur Carrousel will be closing on January 21, 2020 and will remain closed until at least late May. Sleeping Beauty Castle Construction If you’re a fan of this classic Fantasyland attraction, make sure to get your fill before January 21! Stay up to date on the latest Disneyland news here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you planning on visiting Disneyland in 2020? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Is Disneyland Going to Upgrade This Opening Day Attraction?! Review: Pineapple Churro at Disneyland Resort’s Castle Churro Cart Valentine’s Treat Review: Cherry Mousse at Disneyland’s Red Rose Tavern View the full article

Your merry little Christmas just got a whole LOT merrier if you’re visiting Disney World for the holidays! Christmas Tree in Magic Kingdom Sure it’s crowded and stuff, but that’s okay! It’s the HOLIDAYS, after all! And now we’ve got some BIG news to share with you about a few special little things called Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade AND Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks— ever heard of em? (We’re SURE you have!) Usually, you can only watch Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade by purchasing a separate ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a special event that occurs on select evenings at the Magic Kingdom. Toy Soldiers During the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade But we’re so incredibly THRILLED to tell ya that you can watch the Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade at 12PM and 3PM every day this week — no special ticket required! You’ll first be able to see this classic Disney World parade starting today, December 23rd. But don’t worry if you can’t make it over there today — the parade will be running through December 31st! Christmas Parade Schedule You’ll see a bunch of your favorite Disney characters along with toy soldiers, gingerbread men, dancing reindeer, and did we mention the BIG GUY himself will be there? That’s right — Santa Claus will make an appearance! We hear he’s very busy this time of year, but he wouldn’t miss this festive holiday parade — and neither should you! Santa Claus in the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Being able to see this nighttime parade in the daylight will be so cool! But here’s a reason to stay after dark — Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks! Yup — in addition to watching the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, you’ll have through December 29th to see the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party–exclusive fireworks show without a special ticket! Plus, it’s the very first year this brand-new fireworks spectacular has been displayed, so you WON’T want to miss it! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks And while the Christmas parade and fireworks are definitely worth scoping out, don’t forget The Muppets have also returned to Liberty Square this week to teach us all about great moments in history… but only the American parts! (Learn more hear in case you didn’t hear the news yet!) Will you be taking the time to take in the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade this holiday season? Let us know if you’re planning on seeing it at the Magic Kingdom in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: ORANGE BIRD Christmas Treat Flaps Into Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Um…There’s Something Weird In Our Eggnog Milkshake at Magic Kingdom. REVIEW: The Moana-Themed Kakamora Float SLEIGHS Us This Year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about SO MUCH news from the Disney Parks! Facade Concept Art ©Disney There are so many magical changes happening in the parks right now that we are very excited about (can someone say, “Epcot Transformation??”). And, we’re giving you the scoop on all the new restaurants, attractions, merchandise, eats, and even more in Disney! We’re sharing the deets on Riviera Resort, Rise of the Resistance, secret menus, and more news! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out the latest Disney Parks in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What are you excited to see the most in Disney Parks? Related posts: DFB Video: 5 Disney Changes That Turned Out Way Better Than Expected DFB Video: 5 Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Riviera Resort What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! View the full article

It was with heavy hearts last October that we bid farewell to “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History”. Liberty Square But with the holidays mere moments away now it’s time to start ringing the Liberty Bell! The Muppets are coming BACK to the Magic Kingdom to reprise their roles as our favorite storytellers of great moments in history — but only the American parts! That’s right, Muppet fans! Dry your eyes — you’ll be able to see this much-beloved show return this week to the Magic Kingdom! You’ll be able to catch Sam Eagle, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear sticking their heads out of the windows above the Hall of Presidents and teaching us all about how our great nation came to be — in true Muppet comedic fashion, of course! The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History Okay, so the facts of their historical-retellings may be slightly off, but their singing is still pitch-perfect! The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History Plus we’ll be so stoked to see the Town Crier again! Welcome back, dude, welcome BACK! The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History” isn’t listed in the Magic Kingdom’s time schedule, but we can assure you it’s returned! Here are the times for the show that are currently posted in Liberty Square. The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History And while the show is expected to only be back for this week, we don’t know if both versions of the show will be offered or just one of ’em (the show switched off between performances of the “Ride of Paul Revere” and the “Signing of the Constitution.”) Make sure you make time to see “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History” this holiday season as we don’t know WHEN or IF it’ll ever return again! Are you excited about The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History returning? Tell us if you’re a fan of the show in the comments below! Related posts: Cosmic Ray’s in Disney World FINALLY Updated This Holiday Treat! Another Sell-Out For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World ALERT! Hold the FOMOsa Because There’s A NEW Dole Whip in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

We were in quite the line of folks shuffling to get into Epcot this morning! Epcot Entrance Yup, Christmas week is HERE big time, meaning HELLO crowds! And as we made our way in, we noticed Epcot’s main entrance had undergone a MAJOR overhaul since we’d seen it last! For a while now, the main entrance has been under heavy construction as part of Epcot’s transformation. We’re talking a sea of construction walls! But today, SOOO MANY of the construction walls were FINALLY DOWN! We could actually see the big planter in front of Spaceship Earth again, an iconic spot to snap your epic Epcot family pic! Epcot Entrance Now that’s more like it! This looks waaaay more like the Epcot we know and love! And just in time for the holidays, too! Epcot Entrance The central flower bed looks just as gorgeous as we remembered it! Plus it’s all decked out for the holidays with some snowflake topiaries and Christmas presents! But having this spacious, wide-open entryway is the biggest GIFT of them ALL! Epcot Entrance And while we reported back in June about half of the Leave a Legacy monoliths had been removed, the remaining half have finally been taken out, creating a lot more space and airiness at the front of the classic Disney World park! Epcot Entrance The only construction walls that remain now are the ones up closer to Spaceship Earth, so we’re not talking finished by any means here — it just looks and feels SOOO much better! Epcot Entrance Check out the new entrance for yourself if you’re heading over to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays this year! And if you need any recommendations, check out our BEST of the FEST list here! Are you happy to see Epcot looking more like itself again? Tell us about how you feel seeing the park transform in the comments below! Related posts: Warning: Spaceship Earth Is Closing…And We Finally Have Some Answers To Our Questions! SPOTTED! The Odyssey Pavilion Is Getting A Paint Job For The Epcot Experience in Disney World! The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Opening Dates for ALL THE 2020 Disney World Attractions! View the full article