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I recently shared the photo opportunities available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, but the festive photo fun doesn’t end there! Disney PhotoPass photographers all around Walt Disney World Resort are offering special photo ops this holiday season. Check out some of my favorites below. Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Epcot Magic Kingdom Park Select Resorts While you’re exploring Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, stop by to capture photos with Disney PhotoPass photographers, and be sure to ask which Magic Shots are available at each location you visit! View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love the holiday season and everything that comes with it – festive gatherings, beautiful decorations, tasty treats, giving gifts and enjoying quality time with friends and family. While celebrating the spirit of the season, it is easy to get swept up in the excitement of it all but it takes just a moment to keep the environment in mind. Here are tips some of our cast members put into practice and would like to share to help make your holidays eco-friendlier. Deck the halls with LED lights When you deck the halls and your home, do so with energy-efficient LED lights that use 80% less energy than traditional incandescent lights. Many decorative lights also have timers so you can program them to shut off when they’re not in use. A couple of good green examples: Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World Resort is decked out with more than 200,000 LED white lights to make the castle glisten; and at Disneyland Resort, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle is illuminated nightly with more than 126,000 twinkling LED lights, sparkling “icicles.” Skip the wrapping, give the gift of experiences Save yourself time and cut down on waste by gifting memorable experiences that don’t require any wrapping paper. Wrap it in brown so it can come back around Most gift wrap isn’t recyclable because of its decorative elements so if you’re going to wrap, use recyclable brown wrapping paper or brown paper bags you get from the grocery store. Send e-cards instead of snail mail Send out holiday cards electronically to reduce paper use and the carbon footprint that comes with postal delivery. Reduce waste around the table Cut down on food waste with smart preparation and smart shopping. Serve food with washable utensils, plates, and glasses, rather than disposable items. Sustainable gifts are everlasting Seek out environmentally-friendly/sustainable gift options such as reusable straws, bags and travel mugs; plants, clothes or items made out of recycled products. Recycle real trees with yard waste Make sure when the holidays are over, real trees are recycled with yard waste and not put out with your trash. Hopefully you will keep these tips in mind as you enjoy everything from eggnog to elves and gingerbread to jingle bells this holiday season! View the full article

Part of the holiday season fun is experiencing the joy of gift giving. Gift givers and gift receivers alike will love the Disneyland Resort’s wide assortment of offerings. The many festive shopping locations with beautiful holiday displays throughout the resort add to the excitement! Let’s take a look at 12 of our favorite shopping spots: 1. Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie – Orleans Square, Disneyland park Perfume is a great present for mom, perfect for a stocking stuffer or stand-alone surprise. If you’re walking through New Orleans Square, head over to see the gorgeous window displays of decorated bottles and shimmering casings. 2. Elias and Co. – Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure park Elias and Co. hosts a multitude of merchandise offerings and is the largest shop in Disney California Adventure park. The department store boasts a rich Disney history and exudes timeless holiday décor. The store is divided into distinct sections for men, women and children, so you’ll find something special for the entire family. 3. World of Disney – Downtown Disney District At World of Disney, everyone can find what they want in a festive, bustling atmosphere. Search for gift ideas, including spirit jerseys, specially designed ears, must-have toys, fun keepsakes and even holiday gear. How about a matching holiday family get-up for Christmas morning? 4. Candy Palace – Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park If you’re looking to give something to the sweetest people in your life, head here for a seasonal treat. There are many options to choose from—Mickey and Minnie Apples, Peppermint Bark and hand-pulled candy canes that you can watch being made from the Candy Kitchen window yourself. 5. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff – Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure park Shoppers will get emotional with the remarkable collection of sweet stuff available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff. Enjoy the colorful rainbow displays as you find gifts like phone cases, mugs and tumblers, plush, baseball caps and other Pixar-inspired offerings that bring you joy! 6. Emporium – Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park Emporium is a Disneyland staple situated along the garland-lined Main Street, U.S.A. This perfect all-in-one location has so many traditional offerings that your friends and family will want, including souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, ears, autograph books and more. 7. Le Bat En Rouge – New Orleans Square, Disneyland park At Le Bat en Rouge, enjoy a scenic storefront with a chic New Orleans flare. Find displays of Disney-inspired dresses, as well as Loungefly bags and more. Perfect for loved ones that are looking to show off their Disney style no matter where they are. 8. Gone Hollywood – Hollywood Land, Disney California Adventure park Follow the festive lights of Hollywood Land to the Art Deco-inspired displays from Gone Hollywood. This location has the coolest collection of souvenirs such as headwear, accessories and apparel that place you right into the holiday spirit. 9. Cristal d’Orleans – New Orleans Square, Disneyland park Your loved ones will be overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness with a personalized cup or pitcher. For the princes and princesses in your life, find tiaras, figurines and more. The glittering glassware found in this masterfully decorated space celebrates the spirit of the season. 10. Disney Home – Downtown Disney District A dream come true for those who want to bring Disney magic into their homes, here you will find character-inspired décor, kitchenware, bedding, holiday pet items and other home goods. 11. Disney Showcase – Main Street, U.S.A, Disneyland park This shop features apparel and souvenirs suited for every season. To personalize a gift for that special someone, enjoy our embroidery services for Disneyland Resort merchandise. It’s a perfect, personal keepsake! 12. Wonderground Gallery – Downtown Disney District There are so many unique art pieces to be found at this one-of-a-kind gallery! Take time to visit during the Holiday Book Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Wonderground Gallery, as well as other locations, and you could get your book signed by various authors. A signed book is a thoughtful gift for any Disney enthusiast! Which Disneyland Resort stores do you like to see and shop at? View the full article

Disney’s just landed a bombshell on us! You know those awesome dining packages at Disney California Adventure where you can enjoy a special Disney feast PLUS receive reserved viewing for the nighttime spectacular show, World of Color? Well, they’ve just added another restaurant to the list! That’s right friends, in addition to the 3-course prix fixe meal being served at Carthay Circle and Wine Country Trattoria (which you can read our review of here!), there’s now an all-you-can-eat option at this POPULAR Disneyland Resort hotpot! The four sweetest words in the English language really are ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! It always makes our ears here at DFB HQ perk up and our stomachs start to growl when we hear ’em used together in a sentence! And starting December 15th, you’ll be able to enjoy this new World of Color offering at the Grand Californian’s Storytellers Cafe! Storytellers Cafe Dining Room Yup! Storytellers Cafe packages start at $50 for adults and $25 for children (ages 3 to 9). And you can make your reservations online NOW! Storytellers Cafe We can’t wait to see what piles of unlimited food offerings we’ll be diving into! And we have a feeling Storytellers Cafe is going to be a sought-after option because A: The atmosphere at Storytellers is ah-mazing, B: Did we mention unlimited piles of food? And C: Carthay Circle is going to be undergoing a refurbishment –which means Storytellers Cafe will be taking on some of Carthay Circles‘ load when it closes on January 6th, 2020! Carthay Circle Restaurant Closing Announcement on Disney’s Website We can’t wait to try this new buffet experience coming soon to Storytellers Cafe! 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!! Will you be making a reservation to try the new World of Color dining package at Storytellers Cafe? Let us know if you’re excited to try it out in the comments below! Related posts: News! Ooogie Boogie Bash Is Returning to Disney California Adventure in 2020! NEW! Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet at Storytellers Cafe at Disneyland’s Grand Californian The Must-Have Holiday Glowcube is at Disney California Adventure’s Carthay Circle This Year… View the full article

Ever since the release of The Mandalorian on Disney+, a Baby Yoda craze has taken over the Disney-verse! Baby Yoda ©Disney When the show premiered, the character was shrouded in secrecy, which meant there was NO merchandise representing our favorite lil’ green guy. Now, about a month since the show’s premiere, we have started seeing Baby Yoda everywhere! From a Baby Yoda plush, to a Pop Socket, and Pop Funkos, there’s been no stopping “The Child’s takeover! Now we’ve got a few more to add to that growing list, and they might just be the cutest pieces of merch yet…! Baby Yoda Figurine Sets Say hello to the CUTEST figurines we have ever seen! The Child Bounty Collection has dropped online, with three different two-pack figurine sets that each represent classic Baby Yoda scenes. This “Don’t Leave” and “Ball Toy” Figure Set is available to pre-order, and it is MELTING OUR HEARTS! “The Child” Figure Set ©Disney There’s also the “Froggy Snack” and “Force Moment” Figure Set, featuring “The Child” chowing down on his favorite amphibian snack. “The Child” Figure Set ©Disney AHH this might just be our favorite one!! The “Sipping Soup” and “Blanket Wrapped” Figure Set is too cute for words! Each 2-pack set is currently available to pre-order for $15.99, with an expected ship date of May 25, 2020. “The Child” Figure Set ©Disney Talking Baby Yoda Could it be? A TALKING Baby Yoda?! “The Child” Talking Plush Toy is available for pre-order for $26.99, with an expected ship date of May 18, 2020. It comes with “bone broth bowl and Sorgan frog accessories,” (natch) and makes authentic sound effects from the show. LOVE IT! “The Child” Talking Plush ©Disney Baby Yoda Action Figure We also spotted this “The Child” Black Series Action Figure, which is available to pre-order for $9.99 with an expected ship date of May 4, 2020. “The Child” Black Series Action Figure ©Disney Baby Yoda T-Shirts and Customizable Designs If you want to wear your love for Baby Yoda on your sleeve (or, just front and center on your tee), then you can also pick up “The Child” Men’s T-Shirt for $24.95. It’s even available to ship now, no need to pre-order! “The Child” Men’s T-Shirt ©Disney If a white t-shirt’s not your style, you can also rock “The Child” Dark Gray Men’s T-Shirt, available for $24.95. “The Child” Men’s T-Shirt ©Disney There’s also this adorable “The Child” Green Men’s T-Shirt option, also available for $24.95! “The Child” Men’s T-Shirt ©Disney SO COOL — there are a bunch of customizable options to help you rock your Baby Yoda love in whatever way you like! This “The Child” Customizable Men’s T-Shirt allows you to play around with different colors, styles, and sleeve lengths. The options range from $19.95 for a Customizable Basic T-Shirt, to $52.95 for a Customizable Zip-Up Sweatshirt! “The Child” Customizable Men’s T-Shirt ©Disney Similarly, the “The Child” Customizable Women’s T-Shirt is also available for a range of prices! Just like with the Men’s collection, the options range from $19.95 for a Customizable Basic T-Shirt, to $52.95 for a Customizable Zip-Up Sweatshirt! “The Child” Customizable Women’s T-Shirt ©Disney And, of course, the custom options are available for the kiddos as well! “The Child” Customizable Child’s T-Shirt comes in a Basic T-Shirt for $16.95, or a Fine Jersey T-Shirt for $18.95. “The Child” Customizable Child’s T-Shirt ©Disney Baby Yoda Coffee Mug What better way to wake up in the morning than with a cup of coffee in your adorable “The Child” Customizable Mug? Available for $19.95, you can choose to order this one in your favorite color! “The Child” Customizable Mug ©Disney Baby Yoda Phone Case Take Baby Yoda everywhere with you with “The Child” Customizable iPhone Case! Prices for this one range from $34.95 to $39.95 depending on your model of phone. “The Child” Customizable iPhone Case ©Disney Baby Yoda Custom Tote Bag Another way to take this adorable lil’ green guy with you everywhere is “The Child” Custom Tote Bag, which is available for $19.95! “The Child” Customizable Tote Bag ©Disney BRB, going to add ALL OF THIS to our holiday wish list! You can shop the new “The Child” merchandise online now! If you don’t want to wait for pre-orders, you can check out some of the other Baby Yoda merchandise we’ve found available around Disney World here! Will you be picking up any of the new “The Child” merchandise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! View the full article

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Hey, DFB friends! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re giving you all the details on Disney’s latest attraction — Rise of the Resistance! Rise of the Resistance SPOILER ALERT! We’re sharing tips, on-ride footage, and so much more, so get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away! Wondering about the drop? How long the attraction is? Height requirements and transfer info? We chat about all this and so so much more in our latest DFB Video. So travel to Batuu with us to see Disney’s latest creation! 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: If you’re excited to ride Rise of the Resistance on your next Disney vacay. Related posts: DFB Video: Six Things Disney Has to Improve Before Opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge DFB Video: What You Need To Know From the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB DFB Video: How To Get Into Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on DAY ONE!! View the full article

Hey, DFB friends! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about 7 Disney changes we can’t believe took this long! Transformation of Epcot ©Disney Disney is going through a lot of change with new restaurants and attractions popping up left and right. But with all of that being said, there are 7 changes we seriously can’t believe Disney waited this long to start working on. Check out these changes and so much more 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: Which Disney change you’re the most excited about! Related posts: DFB Video: The Latest Disney News!! DFB Video: 3 Reasons NOT To Go To Disney World in 2020 (And 2 Reasons You SHOULD)! DFB Video: 7 Disney World Restaurants We Never Talk About…And Why! View the full article

We’re all eagerly awaiting more info about the next-level “hotel” coming to Walt Disney World — the Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon! Star Wars Hotel — Halcyon Starcruiser This Star Wars themed hotel is coming to Disney World in 2021, and we know it’s going to sell out basically forever and immediately as soon as booking opens. So…how do you make sure you KNOW when booking opens so that you can secure your coveted spot on this starcruiser? Well we may have your answer! Disney’s added a “sign up for information” button on the Galactic Starcruiser web page! Sign up for details on the Galactic Starcruiser When we clicked the sign up button, it turned white…but nothing else really happened. We’re hoping that it noted our interest, but…maybe it’s being glitchy. How soon will we be able to start our galactic adventures?? Either way, keep an eye on this one! I’m hoping they’ll start sending out information soon about this exclusive experience. Is the Galactic Starcruiser Really a “HOTEL?” Click Here For Our Thoughts… In the meantime, head on over to Rise of the Resistance to grab your boarding group! Will you be staying at the Star Wars Hotel? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Take A Closer Look at the Star Wars Hotel Coming to Walt Disney World! NEW Details Released About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — Including the Transportation Vehicle to Batuu! NEWS — Silver C Lounge First Named Restaurant Onboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! View the full article

At Disneyland Paris – and at all Disney Parks – delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding guest expectations is at the heart of everything we do. We are the destination where guests can step into the magic of beloved Disney stories and fantastic franchises, from “Frozen” to Star Wars to Marvel and more. In recognition of this commitment, Disneyland Paris was recently honored with Family Traveller Excellence Awards for Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, Marvel Season of Super Heroes and Villages Nature Paris, selected by more than 100,000 voters among the top 50 exceptional family experiences around the world. These awards that come directly from our guests and the public which are regarded among our highest honors, inspiring us to work harder to continue living up to even higher expectations for excellence! We were also just named the World’s Leading Theme Park Resort for the second consecutive year by World Travel Awards, which celebrates excellence across the global travel and tourism industry. In addition, Disneyland Paris received the title of 2019 Best Family Park in Europe by European Star Awards in recognition of entrepreneurship, courage and innovation within the European theme park industry. Four attractions were ranked in the Top 10 for Best Dark Rides in Europe – Ratatouille: The Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Phantom Manor. And from Parksmania Awards, The Lion King & Jungle Festival was named European Top Attraction following its premiere at the resort this summer. If you haven’t heard, this adventurous season will return to the resort in 2020! Behind the magic, Disneyland Paris received a 2019 Disability Matters Europe Marketplace Award and Villages Nature Paris received a Silver Award from the World Travel Market Responsible Tourism Awards. Being recognized by our fellow peers in this industry is a great honor, as we continue to commit ourselves to providing the best possible experience for all guests while also seeking out innovative solutions which minimize our impact on the environment. View the full article

There’s another reason this year to be holly and jolly… our new holiday merchandise is here! If you’re sailing on a Very Merrytime Cruise this holiday season, in addition to exclusive themed merchandise, you’ll be treated to spectacular seasonal décor, food and events for the whole family! Keep reading below for some of our favorite products available during these special sailings. The holiday-themed spirit jersey is back! Featuring snowflakes and nautical icons, this spirit jersey perfect for any Disney Cruise Line fan. If you’re looking for something even cozier, this grey zip-up hoodie is a great way to bundle up and show off your #DisneyCruiseLife. Time to deck the halls and get cozy! No holiday décor is complete without a little touch of Disney Cruise Line magic. This light-up ship ornament is sure to be the finishing touch on your tree! After you’ve got your decorations up, it’s time to settle in and get cozy with loved ones. This Very Merrytime fleece throw is the perfect way to keep warm on those extra chilly nights. In addition, this holiday tumbler will keep your hot cocoa warm or your apple cider cool. Click here for more information on everything we have to offer on our Very Merrytime sailings, from holiday-themed entertainment, activities and more seasonal magic from bow to stern! View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney World knows how to make a good looking cupcake. And since Christmas is coming and it’s Friday and you don’t really want to work anyway…we thought you’d enjoy being brought up to date on a few of our favorites. You’re welcome. Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake While we wish these cupcakes could last forever, many of these are seasonal offerings, so be sure to check menus ahead of your visit! If these aren’t here on your visit, we’re sure there are some great ones in the bakery cases for ya! Hopefully, these pictures don’t make your stomach rumble so badly that your colleagues feel compelled to peek over your cube. GO BACK TO WORK, KAREN. THIS DOESN’T CONCERN YOU. Cinnamon Roll Cupcake This first cupcake shocked us by rocketing into our top-five Disney World cupcakes of ALL TIME! The Cinnamon Roll Cupcake is the new treat-inspired treat in Disney World. It even has an ACTUAL half of a cinnamon roll garnish! Cinnamon Roll Cupcake This confection was originally found at Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge and is a genius creation with cinnamon vanilla cake packed with pecan filling and topped with maple buttercream. This treat tastes just like the iconic Disney cinnamon rolls! Yaaaas! Cinnamon Roll Cupcake This is a super fun cupcake with some of our favorite flavors that don’t show up all that often in Disney cupackes. Read our review of the Cinnamon Roll Cupcake here! Monorail Cupcake Speaking of super stylish cupcakes, we have a classic fave from Contempo Cafe, the Monorail Cupcake! The decorations on this cupcake go above and beyond (just like the real monorail!) and we ADORE the little white chocolate monorail garnish. Monorail Cupcake This is a vanilla cupcake topped with a LOAD of cookies and cream icing. How can we say no to that? Add in that there’s a cookies and cream panna cotta / pudding type filling stuffed in the middle of the cake as well and we’re hooked! As for decoration, it’s got that monorail, chocolate shell, candy pearls, and an Oreo. We can’t stop thinking about it! Inside Monorail Cupcake This little guy definitely takes the cake for good decoration! Get it? Click here to read more about the Monorail Cupcake! Hot Chocolate Cupcake We can’t think of a more wintery-warm cupcake than the Hot Chocolate Cupcake we found at End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports. Hot Chocolate Cupcake Doesn’t this cupcake make you wanna cozy up by a fire? We can totally see ourselves sipping on a steamy mug of hot cocoa to match this one-of-a-kind dessert. The frosting is rich and chocolate-y (not to mention there’s a LOT of it!) and it’s covered in candy cane sprinkles and mini marshmallows!! Hot Chocolate Cupcake This tasty treat is a delight for the chilly season. Any chocoholics in your group will surely enjoy this chocolate lovers cupcake as much as we did! Read our review of the Hot Chocolate Cupcake here! Prep and Landing Cupcake If you’re in the market for a holiday cupcake that’s a little more silly (but still gorgeous!) check out the Prep and Landing Cupcake we found at Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios! Prep and Landing Cupcake This cupcake was a hit with our team this year! The main flavor under that chocolate Lanny and Wayne (of Prep and Landing fame) is gingerbread!! The cake is a spiced gingerbread cake with a gingerbread filling and it’s topped with a light cream cheese icing, holiday sprinkles, and of course, that white chocolate Lanny and Wayne! Prep and Landing Landing gears up, cupcake-lovers! It’s time to chow down! Read our review of the Prep and Landing Cupcake here! Frozen Fractals Cupcake A ton of fun treats have skated into Disney World in celebration of Frozen 2 and the trend continues at the All-Star Sports Resort, where we found this Elsa-inspired Frozen Fractals Cupcake at End Zone Food Court! Frozen Fractals Cupcake There’s definitely no shortage of sweet treats this time of year, and we’re happy to see so many delicious options outside of the parks! The color of this cupcake is super eye-catching and vibrant, and even the sprinkles add to the icy theme of this funfetti cake treat topped with blue buttercream, sprinkles and edible glitter. Frozen Fractals Cupcake If you find yourself at All-Star Sports this month, make sure to check out this cupcake! You don’t want to miss out on that pretty white chocolate piece featuring Elsa and the Nokk. Plus — funfetti! Is there a more fun type of cake out there?! Read more about the Frozen Fractals Cupcake here! Little Mermaid Cupcake Disney World has released a couple fun cupcakes to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid. You can grab this SUPER instagrammable Little Mermaid Cupcake at Good’s Food to Go at Old Key West Resort! Little Mermaid Cupcake This treat gives us major mermaid vibes with the under sea white chocolate decorations. Blueberry icing sits on top of yellow cake to make a sweet treat that is absolutely the bubbles!! The best part — it was LOADED with tart lemon curd (and even a few fresh blueberries) inside! Little Mermaid Cupcake This thing is massive! So, if you want to tackle this undersea treat, grab a dinglehopper and dive in! Read our review of The Little Mermaid Cupcake here! Ursula Cupcake Want even more Little Mermaid inspired treats? Next we’re hopping over to Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music Resort. Here you can snack on the Ursula Cupcake, complete with its own set of fondant tentacles! Ursula Cupcake Seriously, how cute is this cupcake?! This treat looks just like our favorite Sea Witch with oodles of purple buttercream topped with a grey dollop of icing representing her signature ‘do, and a white chocolate yellow shell — her necklace with Ariel’s voice! The Ursula Cupcake is another simple one flavors-wise, with classic chocolate cake and vanilla buttercream. Ursula Cupcake Be sure to head over to Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music and try it for yourself! Read our full review of the Ursula Cupcake here! Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake We spotted this mousse-y mouse Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake recently when this adorable snack found its way to World Premiere Food Court in All-Star Movies Resort. This treat is super unique with a chocolate mousse dome instead of frosting (well, there’s still some frosting there too!). Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake Plus, it’s got such iconic inspiration! How could we possibly say no to a cupcake inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia?! Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake This little guy is just another example of a fun character-based cupcake! We hope it sticks around for a little while. Read our review of the Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake here! Salted Caramel Cupcake A long-time favorite of ours is the Salted Caramel Cupcake over in Epcot’s Karamell-Küche. Salted Caramel Cupcake This spot is a slam-dunk for all your ooey gooey caramel needs and this cupcake is no exception! This guy is simple, yet gorgeous AND delicious. Imagine a perfectly rich dark chocolate cake! Top it off with a sweet swirl of THICC salted caramel buttercream icing and a drizzle of even MORE caramel and we’re in business! If simple isn’t your style, they also have a Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake. Yummm. Salted Caramel Cupcake cross-section This cupcake really knocked our socks off. It was the perfect bite! Read our full review of the Salted Caramel Cupcake here! Dulce de Leche Cupcake Last but certainly not least, this next one takes the prize for the most drop-dead GORGEOUS cupcake we’ve seen in a while. The Dulce de Leche Cupcake, found at the Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary Resort, is truly a sight to behold. Contempo Cafe’s Dulce de Leche Cupcake This one was a big hit for our team. It was as delicious to eat as it was pretty to look at — complete with salted caramel buttercream and a salted caramel truffle chocolate piece to match (the truffle just by itself is gorgeous, let’s be honest)! Inside the Dulce de Leche Cupcake Contempo Cafe is another location known for rotating their cupcakes and desserts regularly, but that should mean that even if this beauty isn’t available, there should be another tasty treat that is! Read our review of the Dulce de Leche Cupcake here! We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting cupcakes at Disney World, so you can be sure we’ll have a whole new crop of favorites in no time to share! Which cupcake was your favorite? Have you tried any of these sweet treats? Let us know! Related posts: Disney Food Challenge: Can You Eat ALL 14 Of Disney’s BEST Cupcakes?! ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! DFB Video: How to Master the Disney Dining Plan View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” – but from a different view. Snapped by Dino Gertie over in the Echo Lake section of the park, the shot is full of holiday splendor with the park’s iconic tree also in the frame. Thanks to photographer Mark Willard for the image. View the full article

‘Tis the season to sparkle and shine! Pandora Mickey Key Collection One of our favorite spots to bring some merry and BRIGHT to our style is Pandora over in Disney Springs! From the Mickey Key Collection to Haunted Mansion charms, we LOVE what the jewelry store has to offer. And now, it looks like you can get a little extra sparkle with your purchase at Pandora this holiday season! If you’re planning on shopping at Pandora in Disney Springs for the holidays, we’ve got a fun deal for you! This gorgeous Holiday 2019 Limited Edition Bangle comes FREE with your purchase of $125 or more at Pandora. Pandora Bangle Gift with Purchase ©Pandora The Limited Edition Bangle is GORGEOUS, and would be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list (or for yourself; a girl’s gotta get paid). Check out the Pandora store in Disney Springs for more details on this limited-time deal! Check out this GORGEOUS Mickey Key Collection we found at Pandora earlier this year! Will you be shopping at Pandora this holiday season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! We Just Met Them, But We’re Already in LOVE with the NEW Frozen Pandora Charms in Disney Springs! This is the MOST Expensive Disney Souvenir We Spotted Today…And We Basically HAVE to Have It. View the full article

And the hats just keep comin’! That’s right! We’re back with one more Santa hat snack we just discovered at Disney World! There’s so many now, we’ve just about lost count! Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel Hat’s off to the newest Santa Hat dessert to hit the holiday food scene — the Chocolate Santa Mousse! We can’t wait to see what this HAT tastes like, after developing quite a fondness for Santa hats this week! While we’ve already tried the Mickey Santa Hat Mousse, Mickey’s Santa Cupcake, Santa Hat Mickey Brownie, and our most recent obsession, Santa Hat Cotton Candy, right now, it’s the Chocolate Santa Mousse’s time to SHINE! Chocolate Santa Mousse And SHINE IT DOES! Just look at that mirror glaze finish! We see you, Chocolate Santa Mousse! You’re trying to win our hearts as the best-looking Santa hat treat in town! Luckily for you, we’re susceptible to edible bribery! Time to see how you taste! Chocolate Santa Mousse The Chocolate Santa Mousse features a dome of chocolate mousse resting on a soft chocolate cookie base, finished with a red-dyed white chocolate mirror glaze and little milk chocolate Mickey ears! Chocolate Santa Mousse Oh — and we almost forgot to mention! At first, we thought his little pompom on top was a marshmallow, but when we bit into it we quickly realized it was a thick ball of fondant! We would’ve much preferred a marshmallow instead, but oh wells! Chocolate Santa Mousse The Chocolate Santa Mousse was super rich and chocolatey! And while the cookie bottom was very soft, the mousse had a nice creamy texture! We think chocolate lovers would especially love this little Santa hat treat! Plus, how can you resist a sweet when it’s this adorable?! Santa Chocolate Mousse If you’ve got a hankering to try the Santa Chocolate Mousse, you can pick up this Santa hat snack at Beach Club Marketplace for $5.99! And while you’re in that neck of the woods, be sure to swing by BoardWalk Inn’s Belle Vue Lounge for a Minty Mistletoe or Spiced Apple cocktail! Which Santa hat holiday snack are you craving? Tell us which treat you’ll be pounding the pavement for in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! New Adorable Santa Mickey Cupcake at Animal Kingdom Lodge! CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! These Six INSANE Disney World Treats Are Totally Worth the $$$ Price! View the full article

We officially have only double digit days left until Christmas, people! Christmas at Walt Disney World A popular tradition at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Who doesn’t love sipping on unlimited hot cocoa and munching on ALL the free cookies? Mickey’s Most Merriest With only a few remaining dates open, we have now learned that tomorrow, Friday, December 13, is officially SOLD OUT. As of press time, tickets are still available for Tuesday, December 17, Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ornament If you’re interested in checking out this year’s party, complete with the brand-new Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show, we suggest acting fast! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks Check Out Our ULTIMATE Guide To Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This news doesn’t surprise us as events towards the end of the season historically have sold out. We even saw the opening night of this year’s party sell out. Better get a move on it folks! Happy Holidays! Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Let us know! Related posts: Review and Plea! Dear Disney: Please Make Gaston’s Beer Cheese Dip A Thing Forever in the Magic Kingdom. Love, DFB 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. View the full article

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit. And we really mean SPIRIT. Hurricane Hanna’s, pictured on a sunnier day! On this fittingly stormy day at Disney World, we traveled over to Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill at the Beach Club Resort to check out the newest cocktail blowing its way into the pool bar! Say hello to the absolutely MASSIVE Storm Chaser cocktail, housed in a special Yacht and Beach Club Resort Souvenir Cup! Our bartender even put lemon Mickey ears on it — how cute! Storm Chaser and Souvenir Cup The bright blue drink is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Blue Curaçao, and Sweet-and Sour topped with Sprite! We got this special drink in the huge souvenir cup, which our bartender told us fits about three regular sized drinks — WOWZA! Storm Chaser Now, I know you’re asking (or maybe you’re not, but I am definitely asking): how does this compare to other fishbowl drinks in Disney World? Most notably, the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Wave Lounge? Seven Seas Lagoon According to our taste tester, the Storm Chaser is better than the Seven Seas…as long as you bring your own gummies to add in. The drink is a bit boozier, plus you get the cup in the deal. That said, this one isn’t a destination drink the way the Trader Sam’s drinks are over at the Polynesian. If you’re ready to weather the storm with the Storm Chaser, you can pick it up in the Yacht and Beach Club Resort Souvenir Cup for $24! The large size makes it the perfect drink to share with friends (and we can HIGHLY recommend sharing with friends)! Storm Chaser is also available to purchase without the souvenir cup for $13 by itself (and obviously as a smaller size). Whichever option you choose, you can find it over at Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill at the Beach Club Resort. Check out our review of the holiday cocktail we LOVED in Animal Kingdom! Would you try the Storm Chaser cocktail? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Cabana Construction Updates At Disney World’s Stormalong Bay Pool Menu Updates At Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts (Including a NEW Shipwreck Burger!) Several Disney World Pool Bars Have Expanded Menus — But For How Long? View the full article

Disney World seems to be experiencing a strange food trend this week… Epcot’s China Pavilion First we saw the Santa hat-toting Cranberry Mickey Brownie followed swiftly by the Mickey’s Santa Cupcake — also suspiciously wearing, you guessed it — a Santa hat! Now this new holiday snack (which we spotted in Epcot’s China Pavilion of all places!) has us pretty much certain there’s a delicious Christmas treat conspiracy happening right now in Disney World — and trust us, you gotta see what it is! As we made our way through the World Showcase today, our eyes were STRUCK by this sign in the China pavilion’s House of Good Fortune… . Cotton Candy Santa Hat Cotton Candy SANTA HAT? Consider us WILDLY intrigued! We had to circle back for this delicious-looking confection as Wenbo Zhang, the Cotton Candy Artist, wasn’t creating at the moment. And when we returned, there was quite the line! It looks like the word has started to spread around the World Showcase about his sugar mastery! China Pavilion The line moved quickly and before we knew it, we were face to face with the man himself, Wenbo Zhang! He quickly whipped us up a Cotton Candy Santa Hat to call our own, and we walked away with the happiest-looking Santa hat snack we’ve seen thus-far! Cotton Candy Santa Hat Forget those cotton candy flowers they’ve had since Flower and Garden, we’re TOTALLY obsessed with the Cotton Candy Santa Hat from now on! It’s undeniably adorable! Just try not to smile when you see this thing in person — we DARE YOU! Cotton Candy Santa Hat But sadly, Cotton Candy Santa Hat was not long for this world. He began to melt just like Frosty the Snowman. It wasn’t the heat that did him in but the light drizzle. Beware that much like a mogwai (gremlins for you 80s kids), you can’t get Cotton Candy Santa Hat wet! Cotton Candy Santa Hat That said, we still highly recommend picking up a Cotton Candy Santa Hat from the China pavilion on your next trip to Epcot this holiday season! The flavor is still just regular, delicious cotton candy sugar flavor, and it costs $15. The Cotton Candy Artist is in every day EXCEPT Wednesday and only makes the Cotton Candy Santa Hats at certain times of the day. Here’s the schedule reported in this week’s Times Guide: 11:30AM – 2:15PM 3:30PM – 6:15PM 7:30PM – 8:45PM Enjoy! Are you literally running to Epcot’s World Showcase right now to grab yo’self a Cotton Candy Santa hat? If you are, let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! Review: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri in Epcot’s Norway What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack View the full article

In celebration of National Gingerbread House Day, we took a stroll around the Disneyland Resort to spot all-things gingerbread—including treats to snack on and eye-candy displays to admire. Let’s take a look at what we’ve found: Here are my favorite gingerbread surprises to discover this holiday season: Gingerbread house inside Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland park Holiday gingerbread men inside “it’s a small world” Holiday in Disneyland park Gingerbread float in “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade in Disneyland park Gingerbread Mickey and Minnie Crispy Treats at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District Cozy Cone Motel display in Disney California Adventure park Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure park Grand Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa What other gingerbread things have you seen at the Disneyland Resort? The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are here until Jan. 6, 2020! View the full article

You know ’em, you love ’em, and if you’re as big of a Disney nerd as we are, you have their likenesses plastered all over your home. Tribute to the Fab 5 Collection We’re talking about the FAB 5, folks! Fab as in fabulous and 5 as in five of ’em! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto! In a way, the Fab 5 are like the essential elements of a good time at Disney! They’re the glue that hold the whole place together! That’s why we were thrilled to discover this Tribute to the Fab 5 Collection at Disney World today! Let’s take a look at ALL the offerings! Tribute to the Fab 5 Collection The entire new collection revolves around this “Tribute to the Fab 5″ Framed Print for $225. The colorful artwork depicts various sketches and artists’ renderings of the Fab 5 all collaged together! Why, I think we even spy Daisy Duck — couldn’t leave her out! She’s just as famous and fabulous, too! Framed Poster It’s really fascinating to see how many variations of our favorite Disney characters exist, and yet how recognizable they remain! Check out the Tribute to the Fab 5 Pillow you can snag for your sofa for $29.99! Pillow There’s also this Tribute to the Fab 5 Shirt for $80, which kinda reminds us of a Hawaiian shirt with all those bold colors and graphic pattern! Shirt Sipping our morning cup of coffee from this Tribute to the Fab 5 Tumbler for $27.99 will surely help us get our Happiest (and Most Magical) Place on Earth caffeine buzz! Tumbler And when we need to jot down a quick note after a jolt of inspiration, we can do so with this Tribute to the Fab 5 Journal for $25! Journal The cover has illustrations on both sides, btw, which is SUPER cute! Journal We found all this Tribute to the Fab Five swag at Main Street Cinema in the Magic Kingdom today, so be sure to swing by and pay homage to the swell gang that started it all! While you’re strolling down Main Street, be sure to pop over to the Main Street Confectionery where we’ve spotted a bunch of holiday treats including this COLOSSAL Krispy Treat! If you HAD to choose, which of the Fab 5 is your absolute favorite? Tell us who in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: Sensational Six Buses Set To Debut in Disney World…And Wait ‘Til You See What’s INSIDE! Rainy Day Fun in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: the Rainy Day Cavalcade Parade! NEW MERCH ALERT: Tons of Disney Pandora Charms View the full article

‘Tis the season for food, food, and more food! This month, we’re closing out the year with new bites and edible experiences at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, starting with a few fun holiday offerings at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. If you haven’t been yet, you should totally stop by Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort to take in all of the gingerbread holiday goodness going on in the lobby! First of all, there’s a beautiful gingerbread display depicting a replica of the resort’s façade, standing seven feet tall and complete with hidden Mickeys! In addition, you can enjoy A Grand Gingerbread House Experience, a hands-on workshop that’s great holiday fun for the whole family! Meet the Disney pastry chefs who crafted the iconic gingerbread house and create one for your party or family. This experience occurs from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 15, 18, 21, and 22. For more information and to make reservations, visit the Disneyland Resort website or call (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463. Nearby, you’ll find a yummy array of holiday goodies for purchase at the Holiday Cart. These treats include holiday cookies, a Christmas cookie box, gingerbread man cookies, apple caramel pound cake, white chocolate brownie pops, peppermint bark, a truffle box, and gingerbread crispy treats. You can even warm up with some hot apple cider or hot chocolate! Cookie shots are also available, served in sweet cookie cups filled with your choice of milk, chocolate milk, or hot chocolate with pumpkin, peppermint, or caramel syrup. Adults can choose to fill their cookie shots with rum, Irish cream liqueur, cinnamon cream liqueur, or peppermint schnapps! Also at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, there’s a new “World of Color” dining package coming to Storyteller’s Café. In addition to an All-You-Care-To-Enjoy dinner buffet and non-alcoholic beverage, guests who book this package will receive a voucher that grants access to a preferred viewing area at Paradise Gardens Park for that night’s showing of World of Color at Disney California Adventure park. Reservations are now open for bookings beginning on Dec. 15 and can be made on the Disneyland Resort website or on the Disneyland App. Pricing is $50 for adults and $25 for children (tax and gratuity not included, theme park admission is also required and not included). Moving on over to the East Coast, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is completely decked out with all-new holiday decorations and experiences this year as well as a few deliciously festive treats. Many of these items were announced as part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler, which includes a $10 bonus card valid Dec. 22, 2019 through Jan. 4, 2020 at quick-service restaurants in the park after 4 p.m. (For more info, check out my recent blog post!) While the Tasting Sampler is not required to purchase these items, it’s a wonderful way to taste your way through the park! Out of all the items that will debut alongside the sampler on Dec. 22 (like the hot chocolate beverages – peppermint, sea salt caramel, and s’mores – and a specialty gingerbread latte available at Isle of Java), holiday treats available now include a variety of treats including a peppermint bark churro at Dino Diner, a double chocolate peppermint ice cream sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks, and a peppermint cookies and cream sundae at Trilo-Bites. In addition to these items, you’ll be able to find a few more seasonal offerings throughout the park: Gingerbread Cupcake (available at Restaurantosaurus) – Gingerbread cake topped with cream cheese icing, a buttercream tree, white chocolate accents, and a white chocolate deer Menagerie Cupcake (available at Creature Comforts and Pizzafari) – Gingerbread cake topped with cream cheese snow and an adorable polar bear White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse (available at Satu’li Canteen) – White chocolate peppermint mousse with peppermint sauce, cookies and cream crumbles, meringue, and a chocolate accent Spiced Nuts (available at Dawa Bar) Peppermint Soft Serve Ice Cream (available at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck) Pumpkin Pretzel (available at Trek Snacks) Peppermint Cookies and Cream Shake (available at Trilo-Bites) Holiday Menagerie Base Popcorn Bucket (available at various popcorn carts throughout the park)* Mickey Elf Premium Popcorn Bucket (available at various popcorn carts throughout the park) * Gingerbread Mickey Straw (available at various outdoor vending locations throughout the park) * Ornament Mickey Snowman Cup (available at various outdoor vending locations throughout the park) * Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper (available at various outdoor vending locations throughout the park) * *All novelty items are only available while supplies last Outside of the holiday offerings, if you head over to Africa and Asia, you just might spot a new “Lion King”-themed offering at one of the many outdoor vending carts. It’s a Simba-shaped pretzel! Inspired by Rafiki’s cave drawing of Simba, this super-cute snack is one you won’t want to miss. Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I’m excited to announce that the Restaurantosaurus Burgers and Sundaes experience will be continuing throughout the end of 2020. This experience is a great way to enjoy hand-crafted burgers and a build-your-own sundae bar. For more information, check out my recent blog post. Reservations can be made online (walk-ups are welcome, but subject to availability). At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, head on over to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace to grab this year’s holiday Tiki mug! Taking inspiration from the popular Jungle Cruise, the mug features a Jungle Cruise Skipper holding his ship’s steering wheel. The mug comes filled with the Mele Kaliki Mai Tai – consisting of dark rum, superior rum, allspice liqueur, cranberry juice, orgeat, cinnamon, and a splash of fresh lime juice and garnished with a cinnamon stick (a non-alcoholic version is available upon request). In addition, you can grab a matching ornament over at BouTiki, the merchandise shop located in the lobby of the resort. Finally, at Magic Kingdom Park, if you’re dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table, you can’t miss out on the Signature Slipper & Crown Dessert. This customized royal dessert features your choice of a white or dark chocolate slipper or a white chocolate crown with chocolate mousse and is presented with a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and covered with a chocolate ganache. The dessert plate can also be decorated with a celebration chocolate piece (Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, or Congratulations) as well as an image featuring a character of your choosing from Disney’s animated classic, “Cinderella.” For more information on this incredible restaurant and all of the menu details, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. If you’re looking for more information on our holiday eats at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, be sure to check out all of my holiday Foodie Guides: Disneyland Resort: Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Resort Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure Park Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure Park Candy Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World Resort: Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 at Magic Kingdom Park Foodie Guide to Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2019 Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Across the Country: Check Out This Year’s Amazing Gingerbread Displays at Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa For more information on the holidays at Disney Parks, visit the Disneyland Resort website or the Walt Disney World Resort website, or check out the Disneyland App or the My Disney Experience App for Walt Disney World Resort. 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The holidays are a magical time of year at Walt Disney World Resort, bringing with it the sights, sounds and tastes of the season. Each year, select resorts across Walt Disney World Resort display elaborate — and in many cases life-size — gingerbread house displays. These creative culinary wonders would not be possible without 150+ talented cast members and their dedication to creating these magical displays for our Guests to enjoy. To celebrate National Gingerbread House Day, we wanted to introduce to you a few of the pastry chefs who have worked diligently for months to bring these magnificent works of art to life. This year, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the life-size spinning carousel featuring beloved characters from Peter Pan. A team of more than 20 pastry chefs designed, baked and hand-crafted five chocolate horses, 2,020 shingles and 20 hidden Mickeys to create this one-of-a-kind culinary work of art. Pastry Chef Assistant Jesse Rodriguez (above), who has worked at Disney’s Beach Club Resort for 18 years, loved working on the carousel because it brought back warm memories of her and her mother baking when she was young. She said she and the other pastry chefs love this time of year because they get to express themselves through their designs and be extra creative putting their own touch to the gingerbread holiday display. Jesse’s special touch is seen on Wendy, the horse wearing a blue dress and matching blue bow and other holiday elements. New this year is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge’s gingerbread cabin, which was inspired by the Great Pacific Northwest and the turn-of-the-century National Parks’ lodges. Pastry Sous Chef Keith Hiner was excited to take his nearly 30 years of gingerbread-house creating expertise and apply it to designing a new display at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for Guests and Cast to enjoy. He and his team take great pride in creating these culinary masterpieces and delights in seeing people take holiday photos in front of the cabin. He especially likes it when he’s asked to join the photo. Disney’s BoardWalk Resort is celebrating 10 years of gingerbread houses, and this year, it is featuring “Gingerbread Showplace of the Shore.” Pastry Sous Chef Heather Wall (redhead seated in front) is so proud of her team who spent 300 hours on their miniature model of The Boardwalk which features mini replicas of the Bakery, ESPN Club, Trattoria Al Forno, Flying Fish, the Seabreeze Point Wedding Pavilion, and the Crest O’ The Wave building. This is just a taste of the gingerbread displays across Walt Disney World Resort. These scrumptious masterpieces can also be found at Disney’s Saratoga Springs, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs and at the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot. Seeing these holiday sights certainly can make you hungry, so make it a holiday dining adventure and tour. Many of the gingerbread houses are located in resorts with amazing restaurants — Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is just a stroll from Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and 1900 Park Fare and Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Take time to enjoy a meal and quality time with friends and family. Reservations can be made on MyDisneyExperience. View the full article

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift that’s sure to score you some major points? Then you will definitely want to hop over to Disney Springs this weekend! Ever After Jewelry Company at Disney Springs For the ‘fashionista’ on your holiday shopping list, there’s a new Disney x Kate Spade collection coming VERY SOON. This new collection embraces a more metallic look, featuring shimmering silver Mickey Mouse ears all over the bag. The collection includes several different sizes, for when you want to carry just the essentials or you need to pack everything but the kitchen sink! Disney x Kate Spade © Disney The collection debuts this Friday, December 13, and can be found at Ever After Jewelry Co & Accessories in Disney Springs! Check off all the items on your holiday shopping list at Disney Springs! Have you done your holiday shopping at Disney Springs? What’s at the top of your wish list? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We’re Loving The NEW Kate Spade Disney Parks Collection in Disney Springs! CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! CUTE ALERT! Become Part of the Family with the NEW Partners Statue Phone Case in Disney World! View the full article

WE DO! With the new year quickly approaching, we keep hearing the date “January 17th” EVERYWHERE. Change Is COMING! This is because January 17th is the day that Rise of the Resistance comes to Disneyland and Festival of the Arts kicks off in Disney World! OH…PLUS LOTS MORE! Disneyland Resort Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance will officially make its way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland on January 17th. And because we know how truly epic this ride is from experiencing the attraction in Disney World earlier this month, we are seriously excited for its debut on the West coast!! Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance is definitely the star of Galaxy’s Edge thanks to its leading technology. The attraction includes 3 different ride systems, multiple levels, and over 3oo animatronics! On the ride, guests join the Resistance and will have to escape from the First Order after being captured. See our FULL REVIEW HERE! INSIDE Star Wars Rise of the Resistance! Sounds pretty epic, right? Read all about Rise of the Resistance HERE! Lunar New Year The Lunar New Year will officially kick off at Disney California Adventure on January 17th and will run through February 9th, 2020. Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure 2020 is the Year of the Mouse (AAAAAH SO PERFECT!) and DCA will celebrate this big year with “multicultural performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful décor, delicious cuisine, and specialty merchandise.” 2019 Lunar New Year Characters will greet around the park, and Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession will be making its way back to Disney California Adventure too. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Processional Read all about Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure here! But that’s NOT EVEN CLOSE TO EVERYTHING HAPPENING on January 17th! Disney World Now, let’s head on over to Disney World to see what happenings are taking place on January 17th there! Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts will officially kick off on January 17th, 2020. It will run until February 24th and should be filled with stunning artwork and delicious food. Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir The festival features Food Studios, which are food booths similar to what you see at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. But while Food and Wine eats are always gorgeous, Festival of the Arts focuses even MORE on presentation. Each dish is a mini piece of artwork, which typically means that they’re very bright and colorful. Sushi Donut Check out the 2020 Festival of the Arts Food Booth menus and food photos below! So, be sure to check out our BOOTH and MENU pages so you can start getting your buy list together. Disney on Broadway Speaking of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts, one of its main events, Disney on Broadway, also kicks off on January 17th! Disney on Broadway The Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances by some of Broadway’s most accomplished actors who have starred in Disney Broadway Musicals. At the America Gardens Theatre, these performers sing some of Disney’s most beloved tunes. Performances take place each night at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. Mickey with Disney on Broadway Performers You can see all of the 2020 Disney on Broadway performers here! And get this!! There is also a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package, which allows guests to pair their breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a participating Epcot restaurant AND get guaranteed priority seating for the concert on the same day! Rose and Crown Get pricing and learn more about the Disney on Broadway Dining Package here! Canada Far and Wide Disney recently shared that the new film coming to the Canada Pavilion, known as Canada Far and Wide would be opening on January 17th, 2019. Canada Far and Wide ©Disney The new film will also feature two NEW narrators — Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. (You probably know them from Schitt’s Creek, but I know them from ALLLLLL the Christopher Guest films and I CAN’T WAIT!) Canada Far and Wide We cannot wait to travel to Canada in a new way with Canada Far and Wide. You can read more about this new film here! Awesome Planet Another film that’s making its way to Epcot on January 17th is Awesome Planet. This new film is coming to The Land Pavilion and will be “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home,” and “showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect.” Crystal clear, right? Awesome Planet Sign The film will feature “spectacular nature photography, immersive in-theater effects, and space sequences created by none other than Industrial Light & Magic (which provided the cinematic foundation for the Star Wars franchise),” to deliver an impactful environmental message. Awesome Planet Learn even more about the new Awesome Planet film here! Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along And last but not least, the NEW Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is also opening up in the France Pavilion at Epcot on January 17th. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along ©Disney We had the opportunity to see this show EARLY and have a ton of thoughts and some information about the fun twist that takes place in the film. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along You can read all of our thoughts on the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along here! So there ya have it! January 17th is going to be a BANNER Day for Disney Parks! You know we’re going to be on both coasts reporting ALL of it for you, so join our newsletter for all the latest and greatest reviews from the next red letter Disney Day! Are you planning a 2020 Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Images of Rise of the Resistance Shared at D23 Expo 2019! Here It IS!! The ULTIMATE LIST of Upcoming Disney Attractions, Rides, and Restaurants WITH Opening Dates!! NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! View the full article

Disney World certainly knows how to get into the holiday spirit — extra emphasis on spirit! Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs First, we had the Claus-mo, and then the Peppermint Margarita on the Christmas Tree Trail. Now it looks like a new festive drink has joined the holidays over at Disney Springs, and we are fully on board! Make your December days merry n’ minty with the Peppermint Bark Martini at Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs! The new drink is made with a blend of Godiva white chocolate liquor, peppermint Schnapps, vanilla vodka, Creme de Cacao, and half and half! YUM! Peppermint Bark Martini ©Splitsville Instagram It sounds like this limited-time drink will be available through the month of December at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, so hurry over if you want to add a bit of minty spirit to your holidays! Click here to read our review of another minty holiday drink, the Peppermint Margarita! Will you be picking up the Peppermint Bark Martini at Splitsville? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS and Review! Boozy Goofy’s Glaciers Arrive at Goofy’s Candy Company NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins Has Got Nothin’ On The WonderFall Autumn Smash Cocktail in Disney World! View the full article