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Baby Yoda toys are here! BABY YODA TOYS ARE HEEEERE! Baby Yoda Doll ©Mattel This afternoon Target began pre-selling the new Baby Yoda Doll — but that’s not all the Baby Yoda merch they’re slangin’! Check out the new Baby Yoda Funko POP! Vinyls that you can preorder on Target’s website! Funko Baby Yoda ©Target The Baby Yoda Funko POP! is available for preorder in two sizes — this smaller standard-size version for $8.99! ©Target Click here to preorder the Funko POP! Baby Yoda! Or this 10″ Baby Yoda Funko POP! for $29.99! ©Target Preorder the 10″ Baby Yoda Funko POP! here! You can also reserve a 10″ Baby Yoda Plush (the same one we told you about of Walmart’s website!) ©Disney Click here to reserve the Baby Yoda Plush! Keep in mind these Baby Yoda toys will NOT arrive in time for Christmas! The earliest you’re looking at getting these little bbs home to you is SPRING 2020! But if you’re itchin’ for some Baby Yoda in your life, get movin’! Will you be able to wait until 2020 for your Baby Yoda? Let us know how you plan on passing the time in the comments below! Related posts: Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! Hurry Back! The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug is Re-Materializing in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

We’re just a short time away from opening the doors to Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest resort and Disney Vacation Club property coming to Walt Disney World. The excitement is building as all of the finishing touches and details are coming into place. We previously gave you a first look at a walkway tunnel at Disney’s Riviera Resort that features two spectacular mosaic murals. In that earlier sneak peek, we revealed that the magical scene of one mural is London at night, with Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael and John flying off to Never Land. Today, I’m elated to reveal to you the second mural that depicts Rapunzel’s floating lantern scene from “Tangled.” If you noticed the connection to flight in both murals, you have a keen sense of storytelling. Both of the mosaics – Rapunzel’s floating lantern scene and Peter Pan soaring over the London sky – celebrate flight. So it’s no coincidence that this tunnel walkway leads to the Disney Skyliner station at Disney’s Riviera Resort, where guests can step aboard and glide across the sky by aerial gondola to destinations across Walt Disney World Resort. More than 1 million hand-cut tiles were laid by hand to create this stunning work of art that rises 20 feet in the air and is joined at the ceiling by a shared mosaic sky. These are just some of the intricate and thoughtful details you’ll notice throughout Disney’s Riviera Resort. We can’t wait for you to discover more! Disney’s Riviera Resort is under construction now and projected to open Dec. 16, 2019. For more information or to make hotel reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407-939-7762 or your travel agent. View the full article

I hope your holiday shopping is off to a great start! I’m still in need of a few gifts myself including my hard-to-shop-for brother. Lucky for me he’s a basketball fan and with the NBA Store now open at Disney Springs, there are incredible slam dunk gifts around every corner. I recently brought him to NBA Experience where he lived out all his basketball dreams (I also found out he’s way better at dribbling than me.) If you have a basketball-loving fan on your list who hasn’t yet experienced this venue, I would highly recommend it. Thirteen unique experiences will immerse them into the world of the NBA and the WNBA where the magic of Disney brings it all together. My favorite activity is the Slingshot experience—it offers some family-friendly competition and not to brag but I have won two of three rounds so far. Another favorite? Dunk! In this experience, you’ll challenge yourself to reach new heights and capture baller photos of your skills in action. Tickets start at only $34 and are purchased in advance here (a great stocking stuffer surprise!) Just around the corner from NBA Experience is the NBA Store full of licensed apparel, hats, and accessories. Did I mention there’s also Disney-exclusive product you’ll only find at Disney Springs? (Score!) Here’s a few of my favorite finds that will keep them looking stylish all season long. Disney Exclusive Collections Show a little Disney character with a new line of apparel and accessories created specifically for NBA Experience featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in their best basketball attire. Favorites from the collection include themed ear hats and ears, T-shirts, and the iconic Loungefly backpack that feels like the same texture as a basketball! And don’t worry—Mickey doesn’t have a favorite team, so you can find him representing all teams on water bottles, patches, trading pins and more. Licensed NBA Jerseys and Hats Look like a pro on and off the court with licensed jerseys that represent a variety of teams, current players, and even basketball legends. NBA Experience Apparel and Accessories Loved your time at NBA Experience? Show it off in a style that’s uniquely you! You’ll find a variety of T-shirts, polos, backpacks, and hats including a new collection from New Era featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in a slick collector’s box. Personalized Accessories Add your own personal touch to your gear at our D-Tech on Demand station where you can add customization to MagicBands, water bottles, smartphone cases, magnets and ornaments! Planning a visit to Disney Springs soon? Keep an eye out on the larger-than-life jumbotron outside the venue where live games will be broadcast. Looking to watch a game over dinner and drinks? I recommend stopping by Splitsville just a short walk away from NBA Experience for slam dunk deliciousness. Check out our “For the Kids” category in our Disney Springs Digital Gift Guide for more gifting ideas for the NBA Store like spinning toy basketball that make you look like an all-time basketball pro with no experience required. For more gifting ideas, be sure to follow us on social media @DisneySprings. Happy shopping! View the full article

Today is Giving Tuesday, a perfect day to share an opportunity to give back this holiday season. This weekend, Dec. 7 and 8, the Downtown Disney District will host a Toys for Tots drive from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for less fortunate children in Orange County, California. Guests can drop off new, unpackaged toys valued at $10 or more in donation bins located near the Downtown Disney District LIVE! stage. U.S. Marines will be on hand to accept the donations! There also will be a convenient way to purchase toys for donation at a pop-up shop between Disney’s Pin Traders and the Downtown Disney District monorail station. Disney’s tradition of supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program dates back to Walt Disney, who personally supervised the creation of the Toys for Tots logo. Disney also was a founding sponsor of the program when it began in 1947. Today, Disneyland Resort is proud to continue the tradition of supporting Toys for Tots. Since 2006, our guests and cast members have donated more than 160,000 toys! View the full article

If you’ve never attended a Disneyland After Dark event, you’re seriously missing out! 80s nite ©Disney These separately-ticketed evenings are a great way to experience the parks with minimal wait times for popular rides, rare character greetings, and exclusive entertainment! And if you’re a Disneyland Annual Passholder, you can buy your Disneyland After Dark tickets online NOW! Choose from the totally stellar 80’s Nite, the romantical Sweethearts’ Nite, the super-playful Pixar Nite, or the spooktacular Villians Nite! ©Disney Disneyland’s After Dark tickets should go on sale for the general public tomorrow, so if you’re interested in attending, you may wanna be on the lookout! Find out more about Disneylands’ 2020 After Dark events here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which Disneyland After Dark evening will you be attending? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: Find Out All the Ways You Can Stay in Disneyland After Dark in 2020! Here it is! Our FREE DFB Exclusive Printable Checklists for ALL The Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Treats! Here’s Our Favorite Way to Eat Around Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

‘Tis the season to indulge in ALL the treats! Karamell-Küche Year-round, it’s genuinely difficult to walk by Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion without being lured inside. One whiff of that delicious scent of caramel wafting out the doors, and it’s as if we don’t have control over our legs – we’ve gotta get inside! And for the holidays? Forget it – it’s just impossible to pass it up! Of course, we had to check out what they were serving up for the season, and, boy oh boy, were we happy with what we found. A new holiday treat has arrived at Karamell-Küche – the Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich! Karamell-Küche has really outdone themselves with this treat, which combines some of our FAVORITE holiday flavors. Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich This treat is made with two soft gingerbread cookies and a generous helping of caramel frosting in between. Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Guys. This is SO. SO. GOOD! The gingerbread cookies are incredibly tasty and perfectly soft. You can get a pretty good feeling for just how soft they are when you take a peek in the middle of the cookie! They pair perfectly with the caramel frosting. Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Overall, we’ve got nothing but good things to say about this delish snack, which is just as delicious as it looks! Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Run, don’t walk, to pick up this Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich for yourself! It’s available at Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion for $5.99 or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan! Looking for MORE holiday goodies? Check out our review of ALL the holiday treats in Disney World here! Will you be running over to Karamell Kuche to check out the new Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Caramel Butter Bar at Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

Joining the ranks of Tickle Me Elmo, Furby, Hatchimals, and Fingerlings, BABY YODA, a.k.a.” The Child” has quickly become this holiday season’s most sought-after toy on EVERYONE’S Christmas wish list — young and old alike! “The Child” from Disney+’s The Mandalorian ©Disney And while we’ve seen a recent explosion of Baby Yoda merch quickly crop up in an attempt to meet the insatiable demand for this pint-sized character from The Mandalorian that has taken the world by storm, (even we gotta admit, shopDisney’s shirts are pretty meh), we haven’t seen any Baby Yoda toys — that is, until TODAY! According to Comicbook.com, Walmart should be releasing a 11″ Baby Yoda Doll for pre-sale at 3 PM Eastern THIS afternoon! While we’re not 100% sure if he will be making his way to the interwebs today, it’s totally something to be on the lookout for if you’re interested! Made by Mattel, we’re anticipating this new Baby Yoda plush doll is going to SELL OUT FAST — despite the fact you’ll only be able to RESERVE it! That’s right folks –the Baby Yoda Doll won’t actually BE HERE in time to go underneath your Christmas tree, but it should arrive sometime after… May 27th! Baby Yoda Doll ©Mattel YIKES! That’s quite a long wait! But we know some folks (including family members, friends, and co-workers) that would be willing to tough it out! If you want to reserve your very own Baby Yoda Doll, make sure you’re on Walmart.com at 3 PM Eastern TODAY, and may the Force be with you! And if you can’t get your hands on a Baby Yoda Doll, you can always hack your own Baby Yoda Doll like Disney did in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! See Disney’s hack here! Will you be logging on at 3 PM to reserve a Baby Yoda? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! Disney+ Launches Today — And It’s Off To a BUMPY Start! Hurry Back! The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug is Re-Materializing in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

Alright, folks! Tomorrow is gearin’ up to be a BIG day in Disney World! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Not only will Disney be live streaming the Dedication Ceremony for Rise of the Resistance tomorrow from Hollywood Studios (which you can watch right here!), but Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Resort will be releasing their NEW holiday Nutcracker Tiki Mug!!! And while we reported to you earlier about the new GREEN Nutcracker Tiki Mug over in Disneyland… ©Disneyland’s Green Nutcracker Tiki Mug Find ALL the info you’ll need to know to score Disneyland’s Green Nutcracker Tiki Mug here! …the Disney World version is Santa Claus RED! And here’s how to nab yours tomorrow (if you’re lucky enough to be in Disney World on December 4th!) Cast Members will start handing out wristbands starting at 9 AM Eastern at Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace. With wristband in tow, head over to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto which opens at 1 PM. Note: Disney World is limiting its Nutcracker Tiki Mugs to only 1 per guest (Disneyland’s are 2 per guest). ©Disney World’s Red Nutcracker Tiki Mug If these new Nutcracker Tiki Mugs turn out to be as popular as the Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mugs which were released the last two Halloween seasons, expect the lines to be VE-RY LOOOONG! But then once you get your Red Nutcracker Tiki Mug you can “Jungle All The Way” back home with one super cool, limited edition souvenir! Will you be waiting in line tomorrow for either Disney World’s or Disneyland’s Nutcracker Tiki Mugs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! Review: Limited Time Drinks and Classics at Walt Disney World’s Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto REVIEW!!! This Avocado Toast is Our New Jam at Disney World! View the full article

First came the adorable Lady and the Tramp MagicBand… Lady and the Tramp MagicBand Then Disney graced us with the charming Lady and the Tramp Phonecase and it was puppy love at first sight! And now we’ve just spotted the cutest NEW piece of Lady and the Tramp merch and we NEED IT. Why do dogs get all the coolest merch?! We feel deeply that we need this fabulous Lady and the Tramp Dog Bowl in our lives right now. Lady and the Tramp Dog Bowl Don’t think we’ve lost our sweet minds! We know we just told you about the Nightmare Before Christmas Dog Toys we saw online that we seriously wish were meant for us hoomans. Annnnd now we’re having second thoughts about letting our doggos have all the fun with this adorable new bowl! It even has a little spaghetti and meatball design on the inside!!! SWOON. Lady and the Tramp Dog Bowl Alright, maybe we’ll just bust out an accordion and serenade our pups like Tony does in the movie —“Oh, this is the night, it’s a beautiful night, And we call it bella notte!” We spotted the new Lady and the Tramp Dog Bowl at Disneyland for $22.99, but keep your eyes peeled for it throughout the rest of the Disney parks wherever pet goods are sold! 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!! Have you watched the live-action Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ yet? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments below! Related posts: 60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available For Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and Droid Depot in Disneyland! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! Deck Your Halls With the NEW Mickey Ornament Sipper at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Did you know the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are filled with not only marvelous sights and festive sounds, but also wonderful scents to smell, things to feel with your hands and delectable treats to taste? We toured around the parks to engage our five senses and here is what you can discover: See the shimmering “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade Throughout the resort, you can see all sorts of gorgeous décor for the holidays. One of the many beloved sights to see is this classic holiday parade at Disneyland park, filled with holiday cheer. If you decide to watch the parade by Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, you will also see the 126,000 twinkling LED lights, sparkling “icicles” and glistening snow-capped turrets. Touch “snowfall” during “Believe…in Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular Once night falls, the skies light up brightly with a fantastic fireworks spectacular above Disneyland park. Make sure to stay for the grand finale as gentle whisps of “snowfall” sway through the sky and land on your nose for continued magical memories. Hear memorable music during “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” What better way to hear merry sounds than during the new “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” character celebration? The talented Holiday Toy Drummers play to the beat and get the party going with high-energy music and favorite Disney and Pixar characters dancing during Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park. See the show as it runs twice daily, with special moments at Paradise Gardens Park and Carthay Circle. Smell sense-ational new scents inside “it’s a small world” Holiday For the holidays, this fabulous attraction at Disneyland park is transformed into the merriest voyage around the world. Celebrating peace on earth for its 23rd season, the children across the globe don seasonal costumes and sing along to famous holiday carols, celebrating unity and joy for all. New this year, you can smell three new scents during your journey: cherry blossom in Asia, cinnamon in South America and coconut in the South Seas. Taste delicious holiday-inspired foods At Disneyland park, enjoy tasty holiday-themed eats! Try “mashup” favorites like the Thanks-Mas Sandwich and Peppermint Churro. At Disney California Adventure park, enjoy all the yummy foods at the Festival Foods Marketplace during Disney Festival of Holidays. Taste your way around the resort with the Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disneyland park and Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure park. So get out there and see, touch, hear, smell and taste the holidays for yourself! View the full article

Nothing gears us up for the holidays quite like counting down to Christmas with Freeform’s lineup of movies for the 25 Days of Christmas event each year! Disneyland Resort Well, we spotted a way to win BIG this holiday season with Freeform’s A Very Merry Grand Sweepstakes where you could win a trip to check out all the awesome holiday fun in Disneyland! Read on to check out all the deets! The sweepstakes is broken up into three parts with a chance to win different prizes each time: 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 1 from December 2 to December 6 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 2 from December 9 to December 13 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 3 from December 16 to December 20 Disneyland 2019 Holiday Christmas Special Filming The BEST prize you ask? Well, each sweepstakes has a unique prize tied to it, but the BIG prize is in the 3rd and final sweepstakes: it’s a family 4-pack of Parkhopper tickets with MaxPass to Disneyland! WOOOOH! But there are TONS of other weekly prizes too. Check out the 25 Days of Christmas Instagram page for more prize info. California Adventure Christmas Tree And now the important info: how to enter, so listen up! You’ll want to head to the @25Days Instagram post about the sweepstakes, comment #25DaysofChristmasSweepsEntry and tag a friend, and make sure you’re following @Freeform and @25Days through January 6. Note, if you set your Insta to private, you will NOT be eligible to win — gotta be set to public to enter. Freeform will contact winners by DM a few days after each sweepstakes closes, so keep an eye on those DMs! Mickey Gingerbread Man And that’s it! Pretty easy way to have a chance at getting to Disneyland, don’t you think? Check out some fun ways to celebrate the season in Disneyland! Click 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!! Will you be entering the Freeform sweepstakes? Let us know! Related posts: NEW Merch Alert: Adorable Disney-Themed Headbands Spotted! (You’ve Gotta See The Haunted Mansion One!) Here’s How To Get Exclusive Disney Commemorative Pins with the Play Disney Parks App! NEW Images of Rise of the Resistance Shared at D23 Expo 2019! View the full article

The MOST MAGICAL place on Earth just got a little more magical today! Magic Kingdom There’s been no shortage of new MagicBand designs hitting the Disney World shelves lately! While we recently spotted the new Jaq and Gus MagicBand, Mint MagicBand, today we discovered this adorable new vintage-inspired Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand! You’ve gotta see this NEW MagicBand we just spotted featuring Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney, himself! Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand The new limited-release Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand features a crisp white background. One side features retro-style Mickey Mouse figures wearing his trademark red pants and yellow shoes… Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand …while the other side shows the iconic black & white photo of Walt Disney surrounded stuffed-toy Mickeys! Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand We saw the new Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand at Hollywood Studios’ Celebrity 5 &10 for $29.99, but be on the lookout for it at various locations throughout the parks! Are you a fan of the new Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! New Lady and the Tramp and Yoda MagicBands Steal Our Hearts in Disney World! These NEW MagicBand Colors Coming to Disney World are MINT to Be! View the full article

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Hey friends! © Disney Remember those awesome Cyber Monday deals on shopDisney we told you about yesterday? Well we musta all been on the nice list this year because they’ve bene EXTENDED! If you missed out on yesterday’s HUGE shopDisney savings, don’t worry! There’s still time! You can still get in on shopDisney’s sitewide sale because they’ve just extended their special Cyber Monday deal! Just fill your cart up and enter the promo code CYBER at checkout! ©shopDisney Oh, and those awesome Frozen 2 Costumes we told you about? Those are eligible still for the Cyber Monday discount! Snag your Anna and Elsa stylish ensembles for up to 30% off! ©shopDisney Read more about the Frozen 2 Costumes on shopDisney HERE! The sale works the same way as it did yesterday — the more you spend, the more you save! ©shopDisney And don’t forget to check out the special markdowns all throughout the site! We’re talking half-off select Ornaments to gussy up your Christmas tree and $7 Fleece Throws to cuddle up with! And that’s only a few of the deeply-discounted stuff we spotted — there’s a ton more to check out! ©Disney So act fast to snag these deals before Cyber Monday — err… Tuesday ends! Have you checked out shopDisney’s Cyber Monday sale? Tell us about some of the best deals you’ve seen and which items you’re hoping to scoop up! Related posts: BIG Cyber Monday Deals on shopDisney are HERE! GOODBYE MONEY! Disney and Colourpop Debut a Midnight Masquerade Collection of Makeup, Mugs, and MORE! Hurry Back! The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug is Re-Materializing in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

Our Annual Gingerbread House Competition is one of my favorite Disney Cruise Line traditions. Year after year, the shipboard teams put in great effort to make their oversized gingerbread house better than ever. And this year was no exception. Together they used about 650 pounds of gingerbread dough, 220 pounds of icing sugar, 5,250 gingerbread bricks and a ton of candy to create these masterpieces. All of the houses turned out beautifully, but one really stands out… The Disney Fantasy! As you can see, they went above and beyond in creativity, intricacy and originality, making this ship the winner of our Sixth Annual Gingerbread House Competition. A huge congrats to the Disney Fantasy, and a job well done to the pastry, bakery chefs and deck teams on the Disney Dream, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic! Be sure to check out the spectacular gingerbread house in the ship’s atrium when you sail on a Very Merrytime Cruise this holiday season. View the full article

On December 5, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will debut at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. In it, guests will join the Resistance and depart from Batuu in a transport ship to meet General Leia Organa at a secret rendezvous point. However, on their way to the hidden base, guests are intercepted and taken prisoner by the First Order as their ship is drawn into the hangar bay of a Star Destroyer. The action then ramps up as guests seek to escape the clutches of Kylo Ren and the First Order. Today, we’re thrilled to share that we’ll live stream the attraction’s official dedication right here on December 4, at 6:55 pm EST, the night before the attraction debuts to guests. To watch the live stream, simply visit the Disney Parks Blog on December 4 p.m. The live stream will be the lead story! And remember, Star Wars: Rise of Resistance will open on Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland park in California. In the meantime, tell us in the comments section below where in the galaxy you’ll be watching from and who you’re watching with! View the full article

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While the holidays are now underway at the Disneyland Resort, Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” is also here to bring you some extra holiday cheer. Beginning today, Dec. 2, and running each week through Dec. 20, Freeform is decking the halls and making the season bright with three very merry grand sweepstakes: 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 1 – Dec. 2 to Dec. 6 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 2 – Dec. 9 to Dec. 13 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 3 – Dec. 16 to Dec. 20 The merriest news of all is that the grand prize for Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Sweepstakes 3 is a prize pack that includes a family four-pack of tickets to the Disneyland Resort! You can enjoy Disney magic with friends and family and check out all the magical entertainment, sparkling décor, festive foods, specialty merchandise and of course, seasonal attractions! For other weekly prizes, check out the official 25 Days of Christmas Instagram account. Here’s how to enter: Head over to the @25Days Instagram post about this sweepstakes; Comment #25DaysofChristmasSweepsEntry on it and tag a friend; Follow @Freeform and @25Days of Christmas on Instagram through Jan. 6, 2020 Be sure to watch the “25 Days of Christmas” lineup on Freeform, the go-to network for holiday-themed original content and beloved classics! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be legal resident of the US/DC, 13+. Ends 11:59pm PT on 12/6/19. Rules: www.freeform.com/25DaysOfChristmasSweepstakes. Void where prohibited. Get friend’s permission to tag. View the full article

The holiday spirit is EVERYWHERE in Disneyland! Pin Traders Disneyland makes it EASY to celebrate the holidays in style. From cozy sweater spirit jerseys, to festive ornaments, or even holiday pins, there are so many adorable items around the parks! We stopped by Pin Traders in Disneyland to check out a NEW limited-release pin, and this one has us ready to celebrate the holiday the “Hawaiian way”! The NEW Mele Kalikimaka Pin has arrived at Pin Traders in Disneyland! This (adorbs) pin is a limited release, with only 4,000 made available! Mele Kalikimaka Pin Just look at those cute parrots all decked out in their holiday best! There are Santa hats, scarves, and bells galore (plus they decorated with some holiday lights!). Mele Kalikimaka Pin If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays the Hawaiian way, you can pick up this beauty of a pin for $17.99 (prior to Annual Passholder discount) at Pin Traders in Disneyland. According to the Cast Member, there are still plenty available as of writing! Now please excuse us while we have the song “Mele Kalikimaka” stuck in our head for the next week! And if you’re looking for a few Disneyland Resort holiday eats, check out our reviews here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Will you be picking up the limited-release Mele Kalikimaka Pin in Disneyland? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Write in Style With These Adorable NEW Spinning Pens in Disneyland Resort! Your Christmas Lights Have Nothin’ on these ADORBS Holiday Alien Ears in Disneyland! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! View the full article

Do you hear what we hear? There’s a new holiday opportunity for Annual Passholders! Annual Passholder Magnets There are tons of ways for Annual Passholders to have some exclusive holiday fun in Disney World this year especially thanks to the exclusive merch at Epcot International Festival of the Holidays and the fun holiday photo ops around the parks. Now, there’s a WHOLE WEEKEND full of holiday cheer for Passholders in Disney Springs and we’re here to tell ya about it! Head to Disney Springs on December 7 and December 8 for a bunch of holiday fun including early access to special events, limited-time merchandise discounts, and exclusive dining discounts! Exclusive Early Access Passholders can take advantage of early access at a variety of locations around the Springs. Wander through the Christmas Tree Trail from 8 AM to 11 AM and pick out your fave Disney-themed tree! Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Meet Santa with limited lines at Santa’s Chalet from 8 AM to 11 AM. Santa at Disney Spings’ Christmas Tree Trail Shop ’til you drop at World of Disney with Passholder-only hours from 8 AM to 10 AM. Um… YAY! World of Disney There’s also an early access event at Disney’s Days of Christmas from 8 AM to 10 AM. BONUS! Passholders can get two elements of personalization for FREE with the purchase of an ornament! 2020 Mickey and Minnie Ornament And finally, enjoy access to The Daily Poutine from 8 AM to Noon for that much-needed meal. Poutine for breakfast? We can get behind that! The Daily Poutine Limited-Time Discounts There’s also a ton of discounts available if early access isn’t your thing! Head to The Ganachery for a FREE Passholder mini ganache with purchase of 6 or more mini ganache. The Ganachery Swing by Amorette’s Patisserie for a Passholder exclusive dessert: Sunset on Mile Marker 0. It’s a key lime tart inspired by the Florida keys! Amorette’s There are some exclusive Passholder backdrops for photos at Disney’s Photopass Studio and a complimentary Ralph’s Family Challenge Trophy which you will recieve when ordering Bubble Waffles at AristoCrepes! Salted Caramel Bubble Waffle Trophy At the bar at STK Orlando, Passholders can enjoy a complimentary lil brg’s. AND quench your thirst with a FREE fountain drink from Wetzel’s Pretzel’s Kiosk with the purchase of any baked good! Wetzel’s Pretzels sign Go fancy at Wine Bar George with BOGO wine on tap including red, white, or rosé with food purchase! OR head to Wolfgang Puck for 50% off specialty sundaes. Hint: there’s a deal at Wolfgang Puck Express too with 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages! ©Disney Wolfgang Puck Exclusive Dining Discounts And don’t forget about your exclusive dining discounts. Get 25% off food and nonalcoholic drinks for lunch and dinner at Terralina Crafted Italian and Paddlefish, 15% off at Frontera Cocina, aaaand 10% off at Yesake Kiosk, Sprinkles, D-Luxe Burger, The Ganachery, Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar, The Daily Poutine, and Amorette’s Patisserie. Paddlefish If you’re headed to the Passholder Holiday Weekend, don’t forget to bring your Annual Passholder Card and for early access make sure to park in the Lime lot. Happy Holidays! Click here to check out other Passholder opportunities! Headed to the Annual Passholder weekend at Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 WonderFall Flavors Kicks Off September 7th in Disney Springs! View the full article

The restaurants at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort have undergone many wonderful changes in the past year. We know navigating these changes can be confusing — but don’t worry, beach happy, the DFB Team is here to review it all for you! Centertown Market sign Our last visit to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort included drinks and appetizers at Banana Cabana, lunch at Sebastian’s Bistro, and dinner at Centertown Market. Our most recent visit takes us back to Centertown Market for lunch! Let’s dive right in… ATMOSPHERE Centertown Market is Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort’s Quick-Service/Fast Casual option. This beautiful location is reminiscent of an indoor street island market, complete with thatched roofs, Caribbean music, vivid colors, and gorgeous light fixtures. Centertown Market You will also find stunning murals depicting a Caribbean Carnival. ‘Tis the SEA-son for outdoor eating, so we headed outside to the covered outdoor seating area which offers beautiful views of the Disney Skyliner and the entire Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Don’t miss out on our first look and pictures of this tropical paradise from earlier this year! Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market EATS The lunch options at Centertown Market are very well-rounded. The menu also includes various new plant-based options! For today’s review, we chose to try the Cuban Sandwich, Plant-Based Market Burger, Chocolate Crème Tart, and Tropical Tart. After making our choices, we proceeded to the central ordering location. At Centertown, you place your order at a central ordering station. Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market Grab and Go Once you place your order, you are given a pager. When your pager buzzes, you proceed to the conveniently labeled “Pick-Up” windows to receive your meal. This is different from dinner at Centertown Market, where a Cast Member brings your food to the table. Centertown Market Dinner Delivery System The first thing we tried was the Cuban Sandwich for $11.49. We’re big fans of Cuban sandwiches and know a good one when we see it! This Cuban at Centertown Market seems to check-off all of the requirements of a traditional Cuban Sandwich. The pressed Cuban bread is stuffed with pulled pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. We were happy to see that it would be “pressed”, as this is how real Cuban Sandwiches should be prepared. We had high hopes for this sandwich and, for the most part, were quite satisfied. The Cuban bread was buttery, flaky, and perfectly pressed. This sandwich is supposed to come with a side of crunchy Plantain and Yucca Chips but we opted for a side of fries instead. The fries were standard Disney Quick-Service fries — crunchy, salty, and warm. The pulled pork was flavorful, soft, and plentiful. We were pleasantly surprised by how good the pork was! Through experience, we’ve come to realize that it’s the pork that will “make or break” a Cuban Sandwich. This one was really well seasoned and well cooked! We’re BIG fans of cheese yet, sadly, this sandwich didn’t have nearly as much as we would have liked! There was a good bit of ham, but give us more CHEESE to fill out that bread! We also love a lot of mustard on a good Cuban, but ours was a bit light, so be sure to ask for extra if that’s your thing! Overall, it was a delicious sandwich — mostly because of the amazing pork! It was definitely the standout ingredient of this dish. Next up, we tried the Market Burger. This burger is served with a side of Plantain and Yucca Chips, but we chose a small side salad instead. This is Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort’s take on a plant-based burger. The Market Burger is described as a “grilled Plant-based burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.” This burger is usually We did some digging and decided to speak to a Cast Member when we realized there was no information on exactly what type of plant-based burger patty we were about to consume! A Cast Member confirmed that it is a Beyond Meat patty. The Beyond Meat burger patty has no GMOs, soy, or gluten. It is perfect for plant-based foodies! We were given bountiful toppings. We counted at least 4 large pieces of lettuce, 2 pieces of tomato, 2 stacks of onions, and 2 giant sliced pickles! The Market Burger could have fooled us! It was juicy, tasty and even looked like a regular burger! Some more digging told us that the patty is “dyed” with red beet juice — giving it that authentic meat color. We noticed the patty had a slight coconut after-taste. Other than that, there’s not much else to say! It is a very straight-forward plant-based option. The side salad which consists of a “spring mix” and green tomatoes topped with vinaigrette dressing was very simple. We liked the flavor of the vinaigrette and found there was enough of it on the salad. Let’s keep PALM and carry on to some of the dessert options! DESSERTS We found two tart options on the lunch menu, and like any good foodies, we decided to try both! The Tropical Tart is a tropical key lime and mango tart with passion fruit and vanilla Chantilly for $5.49. This dessert was light, tasty, and not too sweet. The most prominent flavor is that of the key lime. The passion fruit, vanilla and mango tone down some of the acidity of the key lime —while still remaining “tart” enough for those looking for that unmistakable key lime “kick”! The Chocolate Crème Tart for $5.49 is described as a chocolate creme tart topped with chocolate coffee Chantilly, San Farine biscuit, and finished with Caramel Crispies. We were “happy as clams” when we dove into this one. It was decadent, rich, and delicious. This a definite must-have for chocolate lovers! The coffee added a nice touch to it, as did those amazing Caramel Crispies. We would have been content with a bowl of JUST the Caramel Crispies. They were that yummy! OVERALL The lunch dishes and desserts we tried at Centertown Market are great quick-service options for guests staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. However, it’s not necessarily worth swimming over to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to eat at Centertown Market unless you are staying there OR if you happen to jump off the Skyliner (Caribbean Beach is the central station and want a quick bite. We hope to return soon and continue checking out other newer additions to the Centertown Market menu — hopefully, we will strike “foodie gold” at Disney’s Caribbean Beach soon! Have you visited Centertown Marketplace since undergoing its massive renovations? Please let us know what you thought in the comments below! SEA ya real soon! 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It looks like Jack Frost has his eye on Florida this week! Typhoon Lagoon The usually warm n’ toasty sunshine state is experiencing colder temperatures this week, which has caused Disney World to close down Typhoon Lagoon water park for a few days! Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed December 2nd through December 4, 2019 due to some chilly weather in the forecast! Typhoon Lagoon It looks like the next few days will see temperatures in the 60’s, going down as low as the upper 30’s! Brrr, definitely a bit too cold for the pool! Currently, Disney World’s other water park, Blizzard Beach, is undergoing its annual refurbishment, so it was not affected by the low temperatures. Typhoon Lagoon 5-Day Schedule According to Disney’s calendar, it looks like Typhoon Lagoon will be back on its regular schedule starting December 5th, but we always recommend you keep an eye on it just in case anything changes! Did the cold weather change up your water park plans at Typhoon Lagoon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Find Out Why Typhoon Lagoon is Unexpectedly CLOSING This Weekend! NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! Hog Dog News Alert: The Casey’s Corner Foot-Long Hot Dogs are BACK in Disney World! View the full article

The holiday cheer is in full swing at Disneyland Resort and we spotted the latest popcorn bucket that may wanna grab a hold of at Disney California Adventure! Popcorn Cart The latest bucket features an assortment of Pixar characters sending you their season’s greetings! You’ll find a ton of Pixar characters on this popcorn bucket, including Nemo and Dory sending you “Seas & Greetings.” Holiday Popcorn Bucket Joy, Sadness, and Anger from Inside Out wishing “JOY to the World.” Holiday Popcorn Bucket You’ll also find Sulley and Boo wishing you a “Scary Christmas” from Disney’s California Adventure! Holiday Popcorn Bucket The souvenir bucket costs $9.00. You can also get the Buffalo Plaid Alien and Mickey Light-Up Christmas Tree around Disneyland Resort as well! Read our coverage of the Disneyland holiday treats here! Do you collect popcorn buckets? We want to know all about it! Let us know in the comments if you plan on adding this one to your collection. Related posts: The Disneyland Candy Canes are HERE! Breaking! NEW Dining Spots Coming to Disneyland’s Pixar Pier; PLUS Pixar Fest Food Sneak Peek… Everything You Need to Know about Disneyland’s Pixar Fest! PLUS a Printable Pixar Fest Food Checklist! View the full article

Planet Hollywood, which has a location in Disney Springs, is caught in the middle of a sticky situation. Planet Hollywood Like, a really sticky situation. That’s because according to WUSF Public Media, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has filed a lawsuit against the company last week. Their claim? Planet Hollywood is in breach of its contract with the department, failing to create new jobs at its Disney Springs’ location after receiving $288,000 in state incentives. Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs The funds were given to Planet Hollywood in 2011 as part of the “Quick Action Closing Fund Program”, which was instated by then-governor, Rick Scott. But the lawsuit alleges Planet Hollywood failed to add new jobs and file regular reports with the department leading to this breach of contract claim. And according to WUSF Public Media, “The lawsuit said the department terminated the agreement in 2016 and demanded repayment of the $288,000 but did not receive the money.” We’ll keep you updated any additional news we hear as this story starts heatin’ up! What do you think about Planet Hollywood being sued? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Learn How to Make the Perfect Cocktail This Weekend in Disney Springs! Rocket to the Moon With This Limited Time Moon Pie Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland! It’s National Crème Brûlée Day! Celebrate With Half Price Desserts In Disney World! View the full article

2019 is soooo last year! Mickey’s of Hollywood Okay, maybe we’re getting ahead of ourselves (we’ve still got the holiday season ahead!). But, if you’re looking to celebrate the upcoming new year in style, Disney World has got you covered with tons of new 2020 merchandise at the parks, including these new finds at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios! What better way to celebrate the holiday season AND the upcoming new year than with a 2020 Snowglobe Ornament?! The front features Mickey and some of his pals, while the back… 2020 Ornament …is a snow globe! This adorable collectible is available for $19.99. 2020 Ornament This 2020 Grey Long-Sleeve Shirt features SO MANY of our favorite things! All four Disney World parks are represented, as are four of the OG members of the Disney gang. You can pick this one up for $34.99. 2020 Long Sleeve Shirt Cozy up in this bright blue 2020 Zip-Up Sweatshirt! Available for $64.99, this zip-up sweatshirt features the WDW logo and a special Mickey Ears 2020 on the front. 2020 Zip-Up Sweatshirt On the back is a BIG 2020, plus those same four characters and park logos! 2020 Zip-Up Sweatshirt Full disclosure, this adorable 2020 Kids Zip-Up Sweatshirt might just be our FAVORITE of the bunch! Available for $44.99, there are tons of details to unpack in this sweatshirt. On the front, you can find Mickey and Minnie happily smiling. And, what’s that we see on the 2020? 2020 Kids Zip-Up Sweatshirt Chip ‘n’ Dale! The adorable chipmunk duo are hiding out in the sparkly 2020. 2020 Kids Zip-Up Sweatshirt On the back, you’ll find a bedazzled Cinderella Castle, in yellow, green, pink, and blue! 2020 Kids Zip-Up Sweatshirt Can this be available in adult sizes, please?! Even the inside has fun pops of detail, like the inside of the hood, which is pink and adorned with some of our fave Disney characters and park icons! 2020 Kids Zip-Up Sweatshirt The new year might not be here quite yet, but this new merch has got us ready to celebrate 2020! You can find these items over at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios! Will you be picking up any of the new 2020 merchandise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! 2020 Merchandise Arrives in Walt Disney World! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Merch, Chinese Theater Updates, and More! Ooo! NEW Alien Saucer Mug Has Landed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article