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Put it together and what have you got? Cinderella We love the story of Happily Ever After that the classic fairytale brings fans everywhere. Buuut, we also adore the sidekicks in the film! And, now they’re getting the spotlight with NEWEST MagicBand we’ve spotted in Disney World! The Jaq and Gus Magic Band has scurried onto the shelves of Mouse Gear (how fitting) in Epcot! Jaq and Gus Magic Band The bronze MagicBand features Gus on one side of the band… Jaq and Gus Magic Band …and Jaq on the other side with buttons, spools of thread, and cheese pieces so the mice can snack while they help Cinderelly make her ball gown! Jaq and Gus Magic Band You can get the paw-some Jaq and Gus Magic Band for $24.99! And, you can check out all the other Cinderella merchandise in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you spotted the Jaq and Gus Magic Band yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: SPOTTED: The Mandalorian MagicBand Jets into Disney World in Style! CUTE ALERT! You HAVE to See the Most Dapper Phone Case Around Disney World! The Coco Souvenir Mug Has Danced into Disney World! View the full article

We may be feeling the Christmas Spirit all around us in Epcot, but we still have Thanksgiving to make it through next week! Epcot Christmas Decorations To celebrate Turkey Day, Sunshine Seasons, inside Epcot’s The Land Pavilion, will be offering up a new cupcake. The limited-edition Thanksgiving Cupcake will only be available through Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving Cupcake Priced at $5.99, the cranberry orange cupcake base is filled with orange curd and then topped with vanilla buttercream. Thanksgiving Cupcake Don’t be fooled by the wonky eyes, this little guy is absolutely delicious! The orange filling is insanely yummy and there are TONS of cranberries in the cake, too. The face is made from thick fondant so fair warning if that’s not your thang. Thanksgiving Cupcake No tryptophan in this bad boy, just a pure sugar rush to keep you going! This is a sweet and tangy treat we wish wasn’t available for such a short time! Thanksgiving Cupcake Perhaps enjoy this treat before a festive ride on the new Living With The Land: Merry and Bright Nights. This perfect turkey day cupcake is only available at Sunshine Seasons through Thanksgiving. What’s your favorite way to celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World? Let us know below! Related posts: REVIEW: Bless Our Poor Unfortunate Souls! The Ursula Cupcake Surfaces in Disney World! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

The smells, the sights, and definitely the sounds of walking down Main Street, U.S.A. remind you that you’re home in Magic Kingdom! Dapper Dans But, our favorite part just so happens to be the harmonizing voices of the Dapper Dans welcoming one and all to the park! And, now there’s an ADORABLE new merch item in Disney World that will have you singing with joy! The Dapper Dan Phone Case has carried a tune all the way into Mouse Gear in Epcot! Dapper Dan Phone Case The phone case features a blue striped vest, a tweed-like bow… Dapper Dan Phone Case …and a “Dan” name tag to show off your favorite quartet in Disney World! Um, give us the rest of the Dapper Dan colors so we can collect them all, Disney!! Dapper Dan Phone Case You can get the Dapper Dan Phone Case for $29.99! And, be sure to show the Dapper Dans your new accessory the next time you’re in Magic Kingdom! We bet it will have them singing with joy! Dapper Dans You can keep up with all the dapper merchandise in the parks by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you spotted the Dapper Dan Phone Case yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: SPOTTED: The Mandalorian MagicBand Jets into Disney World in Style! The Coco Souvenir Mug Has Danced into Disney World! Say ‘Aloha!’ to the CUTEST New Trader Sam’s Inspired Merchandise Collection in Disney World! View the full article

It’s a season of change at Disney’s Epcot! Spaceship Earth The exciting transformation includes new dining options and even new attractions, including the Summer 2020 opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Even the World Showcase side entrance to the park Disney is making upgrades in order to better serve visitors. Guests entering Epcot have the option to enter through the newly redesigned International Gateway. For those not familiar, this is accessed from a path that connects Epcot’s World Showcase to Disney’s BoardWalk area and its resorts as well as Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is also accessed via the Skyliner with a station that just recently opened. International Gateway Previously, the entrance was very small to accommodate the lighter number of guests accessing Epcot through it. Due to the influx of guests entering via Skyliner, the need for a larger, more planned out entrance had to be met. The newly redesigned ticket booths and entrance fit the design of the area and welcome guests into the park. International Gateway Guest Relations We spoke with a Main Entrance Cast Member who informed us that International Gateway Guest Relations will also be getting an upgrade with the addition of a small lobby. International Gateway Guest Relations While nothing has been officially confirmed by Disney with the new lobby, we’ll keep you in the loop as we receive more information. We’re so happy that the International Gateway has been given some much-needed love. It looks great! What are you most excited about with Epcot’s transformation? Let us know below! Related posts: FULL REVIEW! NEW Takumi-Tei Restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase! A Summer Prix Fixe Menu Has Returned to This Popular Disney World Steakhouse Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! View the full article

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in September Special for 2020. This is the first discount announced for the new year! This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 30 September 2020 Rates Category 1 guests $132.60 per […] The post Shades of Green Savings in September Special 2020 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

When you think about Star Wars, I’m sure that the iconic music of legendary composer John Williams comes to mind. We are proud to share that the original theme created especially for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge by Oscar-winning composer John Williams, titled “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite,” has been nominated for a GRAMMY award in the “Best Instrumental Composition” category! Since opening earlier this year, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has welcomed millions of visitors to Black Spire Outpost, with Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run having taken more than 5 million passengers on daring flights through the galaxy. The captivating soundtrack to the planet Batuu can be heard in the below video. The original theme is also available to stream on Apple Music*, offering an exciting way for fans to prepare for their upcoming adventure! Since debuting at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has given guests a chance to live their very own Star Wars adventure. Just earlier this week, it was announced that the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) recognized Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with two Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement: one for the land itself, and one for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Additionally, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recognized Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with three Brass Ring Awards for immersive products and atmosphere entertainment: one in the “Best Hard Good Item” category for Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, one in the “Best Plush” category for the Porgs from the Creature Stall, as well as “Best Visual Merchandising” for Droid Depot. The 61st GRAMMY awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10. *Music streaming feature requires an Apple Music subscription. Separate Apple Music terms and conditions apply. Subscription plan renews automatically after trial. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. View the full article

Starting tonight, hundreds of fluorescent trees and neon halo lights will “Let It Glow” throughout the Downtown Disney District in a whimsical, colorful celebration of the season at the Disneyland Resort! Earlier this week, we gave you a first look of this new, innovative holiday gallery of trees. Now, take a look at how our hard-working “elves” lit up this fantastic display: The trees vary in height and color combinations throughout the promenade, offering different backdrops for you and your family to take photos! While you’re strolling the Downtown Disney District, you can also enjoy performances from magicians and other talented artists, including a cappella carolers. Plus, do some holiday shopping at the unique boutiques and treat shops! This stunning display will be here through the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, “glowing” away Jan. 6, 2020. View the full article

Around the globe, thousands of inspiring women bring Disney magic to guests each and every day, from designing breathtaking vistas in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to crafting award-winning fine dining experiences. Continuing our month-long celebration of Veterans Day, let’s take a closer look at some of the inspiring heroes that work at Disney in a special installment of our #WomenBehindtheMagic series! Let’s meet a few of our amazing Veteran, Reservist and Active-Duty cast members… Briana Foster, a Labor Relations Manager at Disneyland Resort, will celebrate 17 years with the 300th Army Band in February, where she serves as a senior instrumentalist and vocalist for the unit. At Disney, she enjoys the close relationships she’s created with clients and partners and the opportunity to influence the future of the company. For the past two years, Alexis Lohmann has been making Disney magic as the Manager at the Disney store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Before Disney, she spent six years in the United States Air Force as a Loadmaster on C-17 aircraft where she monitored in-flight systems, loaded aircrafts and even flew groups of children home after cleft palate surgeries through Operation Smile. Whether it’s at Disney or in the Air Force, Alexis aspires to work with amazing people who care about bringing magic to those around them. At Walt Disney World Resort, Traci Arnold is a Resort Duty Manager at Disney’s All-Star Resorts where she’s been an integral part in assisting the operation of the resort for the almost two years. She takes pride in helping create memorable guest experiences. We thank Traci for her current Military service as Director of Operations for Cyber. At Walt Disney Imagineering, Producer Michele Hobbs facilitates the design process of construction projects at Disneyland Resort. For the past 13 years, Michele has worked on projects including, Project Stardust, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa refurbishment, the Sleeping Beauty Castle renovation and Tropical Hideaway development. Before producing, Michele became the first female officer in the 10th Engineer Battalion. Her military service was inspired by her father and she even earned the same Army’s Basic Parachutist Badge that her father had. She completed her Army career as a Captain and instructor at the Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course, but whether it’s in the military, at Disney or in your community, Michele encourages you to enjoy your work and be passionate! Thank you to our veterans, active duty and reservists – our nation is forever grateful for your service. Stay tuned for our next feature of our #WomenBehindtheMagic series! View the full article

Disney is all dressed up for the holidays. The parks and resorts shine with miles of garland, twinkling trees, and ornaments galore. It’s an enchanting time to soak in the holiday splendor with your little one. Here are three top picks for young families making their first visit to Walt Disney World Resort during this joyful time of the year. 1. From top to bottom, Magic Kingdom Park is transformed into a winter wonderland for the season. Draped with thousands of twinkling lights, Cinderella Castle looks like an ice palace — fitting for the nightly “A Frozen Holiday Wish” show and tree lighting with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf. The park offers yuletide treats and merriment around every corner, but the iconic 65-foot-tall Christmas tree takes center stage. It’s actually breathtaking and it’s not just the enormous size of the tree, it’s the detail in the decorations. Kids will love to point out the giant popcorn balls or the larger than life bulbs. There’s so much cheer in store at Magic Kingdom Park. 2. The magic of the holidays comes to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom like never before. And Discovery Island is the place to be for little ones. This year the park welcomed the coolest life-size animal puppets – polar bears, fox, and reindeer – that mingle with guests. These hand-crafted puppets are artsy and engaging for youngsters; plus nearby strolling musicians play songs of the season. It’s pure magic! There’s also gorgeous rooftop luminaries and lanterns (perfect for eye spy), and new Tree of Life Awakenings with animated imagery and wintry visuals, will surely grab their attention. 3. There’s a sleigh full of cheer for little ones at the Disney Springs walk-through Christmas Tree Trail. There’s everything you can imagine, from the magical snowfall and festive music to a wondrous trail of Disney-themed Christmas trees and encounters with old St. Nick himself at his charming chalet. The Christmas Tree Trail offers backdrops for great photo ops, holiday shopping at the Elforium, and lots of good eats like Mrs. Claus’s Churro Bites, Winter Frost Cotton Candy, Frozen Hot Cocoa, and Frozen Eggnog with Captain Morgan (for the grownups.) So whatever corner of Disney you decide to explore, I wish you a spirited, blessed holiday with family and friends. View the full article

Ever wonder what it’s like to perform at Walt Disney World Resort? Now is your chance to find out! Check out this video to go behind the scenes and follow two high school bands during their unforgettable march down Main Street U.S.A at Magic Kingdom Park. A Disney tradition like no other, Disney Performing Arts provides student groups with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to shine under the spotlight and showcase their talent in front of guests from around the world. Interested in learning more how your students can participate in Disney Performing Arts or other Disney Youth Programs? Visit DisneyYouth.com and be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest news and updates about all things Disney Youth Programs. View the full article

Our second Disney retail store at Orlando International Airport reopened today after a transformative refurbishment. Now named Magic of Disney, the store is located on the east side of the airport and is the ideal spot to grab a MagicBand and a pair of ears on your way to Walt Disney World Resort or find those last-minute mementos to remember your vacation. Inside the new Magic of Disney, our helpful cast members can’t wait to share some of the most popular Disney Parks merchandise with you, including select trending and seasonal items that you may have missed while exploring our world. It’s the perfect last stop before hopping on your plane to head home. While you’re at Orlando International Airport, be sure to also snap a photo at the recently installed photo opportunities celebrating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Both recently reimagined Magic of Disney stores, combined with Disney’s Magical Express and the popular Minnie Van Service, which provide direct transportation to our Disney Resort hotels, are great examples of our strong, continued partnership with Orlando International Airport. Disney and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority have worked together for years to create an exceptional arrival and departure experience for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando area. Stop by and check out the new Magic of Disney store on your next trip through MCO! View the full article

Just in time for the holidays, today the Disney Wonder arrived to Texas for a merry season of cruises from Galveston! From now through early January, the ship is sailing 4-, 6- and 7-night Bahamian and Caribbean getaways. Most of these tropical cruises feature our Very Merrytime festivities, making them the perfect winter escape for your family to celebrate the season in an extra magical way. In addition to meeting Santa Claus, sipping hot cocoa, making holiday crafts and singing carols with Disney friends, you can enjoy all of the fun offered on each and every Disney Wonder cruise. During the day, splash around in the themed pools and then let the kids meet their favorite characters in the youth club while you relax in the adult-exclusive spaces. At night, enjoy dinner at the one-and-only Tiana’s Place restaurant and a front row seat at “Frozen A Musical Spectacular.” If you aren’t able to join us for a holiday cruise from Texas this year, start planning now for next year when the Disney Wonder returns to Galveston in late November 2020. Seems to me like the perfect Christmas gift for your family! Check out all of your options here so you can surprise your loved ones with the gift of a Disney cruise. View the full article

The galaxy may be vast, but you and your friends only need to travel to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a grand adventure. Whether you’re a Sith lord or Jedi master, Batuu is a great place for young adults to explore together. Here are seven experiences for young adults to experience while visiting Black Spire Outpost: 1. Hand craft a customized lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers After finding this hidden workshop, you and your friends can build your own personal lightsabers together as a group of helpers called the “Gatherers” guide you. Pick out which color kyber crystal you want to accompany your hilt and soon enough, you’ll look just like a member of the Rebellion or First Order. 2. Gather for a memorable meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Foodies will rejoice over the unique food created by Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs. For breakfast, the Mustafarian Laval Roll is a sweet way to start the day. For lunch and dinner, take a bite out of the Fried Endorian Tip-yip featuring crispy chicken, roasted vegetable potato mash and herb gravy. The Batuu-bon chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard will add flavor to any social media feed! 3. Say “cheers” to the beats inside Oga’s Cantina Oga Garra may be a Blutopian crime boss, but she knows how to run a popular cantina. Enjoy out-of-this-world beverages, including the Fuzzy Tauntaun, Bespin Fizz and Jedi Mind Trick. For non-alcoholic options, toast over the Carbon Freeze, Jabba Juice or the Blue Bantha. TIP: Oga’s Cantina now accepts reservations up to 60 days in advance. 4. Uncover amazing galactic treasure at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Be one with the Force by collecting unique artifacts harnessed from beyond the stars. Antiquities dealer Dok-Ondar in Black Spire Outpost is the best in the business and would love to sell you his collections of jewelry, ancient tools, rare kyber crystals, statues and more. 5. Enhance your experience with the Star Wars: Datapad on Play Disney Parks Mobile App Friendly competition is encouraged on Batuu. With the Star Wars: Datapad on Play Disney Parks Mobile App*, you and your friends can hack, scan, translate and tune into satellite frequencies at select locations throughout the land. Use your cellphone to earn galactic credits when you activate games like “Outpost Control,” the multiplayer game that occurs several times daily. 6. Find photo-perfect locations throughout Batuu Capture your Star Wars adventures in action! Take out-of-this-world photos with Disney PhotoPass photographers at your service. Your greatest memories could be captured in locations like next to the Millennium Falcon, in front of the TIE echelon in the First Order Cargo area or in front of the X-wing Starfighter in the Resistance encampment. 7. Punch it on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run What? You haven’t taken a spin aboard the Millennium Falcon yet? Take the reins of the Falcon in groups of six. Each person is assigned one of three critical roles to complete their mission, and you’ll know it’s your turn to act when buttons light up in the cockpit! There you have it, travelers! Be sure to travel back when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens on Dec. 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland park in California. *Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and device settings and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some features require separate theme park admission. View the full article

It’s been almost a decade since we were first introduced to the breathtaking world of “Avatar,” which continues to inspire audiences of all ages with its bioluminescent landscape that is truly a sight to see both on film and at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Today, we’ve got a first look for our readers showcasing commemorative merchandise celebrating the anniversary of the film! An anniversary adult T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle and lithograph will be available at Windtraders and Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Journey to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today and be sure to watch “Avatar” now streaming on Disney+. Make sure to check back on the Disney Parks Blog for more ways to celebrate Avatar’s 10th anniversary! ©Fox/Disney All merchandise available while supplies last. View the full article

As part of Project Stardust, the Disneyland Resort—and specifically Disneyland park—has been undergoing a number of enhancements to continue to deliver a world-class guest experience. The enhancements have ranged from overall beautification of the theme park to maxi­mizing guest flow. The latest of these efforts include a new entrance for Tomorrowland. If you’re in the parks this holiday season, you’ll notice work is currently underway. A new look will be completed in 2020, but we wanted to share a first look with you today! When planning, Imagineers wanted to open up the space and improve access into the land. However, it was important to maintain its overall complexion—with trees and beautiful planters. As shown in this rendering, guests will soon be entering Tomorrowland on a widened pathway lined with elliptical planters that are filled with swirls of colorful flowers. You may recognize that this new threshold into the future pays homage to Tomorrowland entrances of yesterday. Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine noted, “Tomorrowland has always represented a feeling of optimism. [Imagineer] John Hench originally designed the land with this notion of being wide open to innovative ideas and technology. When we started looking at the different Tomorrowland entrances through the years, both the 1955 and 1967 versions had a very optimistic appeal which resonated with us.” When “new” Tomorrowland debuted in 1967, Walt Disney and his Imagineers envisioned this land as a “world on the move,” featuring a variety of futuristic vehicles zooming around and the Googie architecture that had become representative of the Space Age. Today’s Imagineers are creating Space Age-inspired spires, which will flank the entrance. We look forward to revealing the new entrance soon, welcoming future generations to tomorrow. View the full article

Calling all MagicBand fans! Today, we’re providing our readers with a first look at two brand new MagicBand colors debuting at Walt Disney World Resort on November 29. The first new MagicBand is a dark gray color that is fashion-forward and sleek. This bold color complements any look for your Disney Parks visit. The second new color is a mint green color showcasing an effervescent and fun look. This cheerful color is sure to be a fan favorite! MagicBands are an all-in-one device that allow you to access your Walt Disney World Resort plans in the My Disney Experience app, from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, connecting Disney PhotoPass photos and more. Items will be available for purchase wherever MagicBands are sold throughout Walt Disney World Resort. What is your favorite new MagicBand color? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

One of the most anticipated designs from the Disney Parks Designer Collection is finally hitting the shelves! This genuine crafted leather, floral-inspired Minnie Mouse ear headband by Coach is available now at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and will also be available online at shopDisney.com next Monday, Nov. 25! As seen above, this innovative design blends unparalleled craftsmanship and modern vision for a style that is ready-to-wear and unmistakably Coach. Be sure to head out to the parks and online at shopDisney soon, because with less than 1400 of this limited design produced, they won’t last long! Visiting Walt Disney World Resort? You can find this headband at the following locations: Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs Coach at Disney Springs Art of Disney at Epcot MouseGear at Epcot Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom Park Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park On the west coast? Find this headband in The Disney Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District. And of course, for those of you who can’t make it to the parks, the headband will also be available online at shopDisney.com next Monday, Nov. 25. Keep an eye out on the Disney Parks Blog for the reveal of even more designs in the Disney Parks Designer Collection and check out the latest availability and release schedule for the collection below: Noah Fine Art – Available now on shopDisney Kim Irvine – Available now on shopDisney and at Disneyland Resort Betsey Johnson – Available now on shopDisney and at Disneyland Resort SHAG – Available now at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and on shopDisney Her Universe – Available now at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and on shopDisney Loungefly – Available now at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and on shopDisney Jerrod Maruyama – Available now at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and on shopDisney Coach – Available now at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and on Nov. 25 at shopDisney Betsey Johnson – Winter 2020 Dave Perillo – Winter 2020 John Coulter – Winter 2020 The Blonds – Winter 2020 Kevin Rafferty – Spring 2020 Her Universe – Spring 2020 Joe Rohde – Spring 2020 Cupcakes and Cashmere – Spring 2020 Lily Aldridge – Spring 2020 Bret Iwan – Summer 2020 Vera Wang – Summer 2020 Karlie Kloss – Summer 2020 Be sure to use #DisneyParksDesignerCollection and I can’t wait to see your all rock them! View the full article

With Friday right around the corner, it’s again time to share the latest edition of our series featuring must-do weekend experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, you have until Saturday to take in all the flavor and fun at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. There are thirty global food and beverage destinations that stretch through Future World and around World Showcase. While you’re there, you can also visit the new Appleseed Orchard stop and celebrate autumn with sweet & savory apple dishes paired with ciders, beers and wines. There are sweet snacks at The Donut Box and returning favorites like the Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup in Canada and the Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle at The Chocolate Studio. Looking ahead to next weekend, the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns November 29-December 30. The park’s celebration invites you to discover holiday cheer across all 11 World Showcase pavilions and throughout the park. And of course, the Candlelight Processional will feature nightly retellings of the traditional Christmas story at Epcot read by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a massed choir and live orchestra. Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

From the purple wall in the Magic Kingdom Park to the bubblegum wall at Epcot, there are so many Instagram-worthy photo spots to take advantage of at Walt Disney World Resort. One of my favorite places to take pictures? Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! It’s a dream come true for social media enthusiasts, offering sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and tropical foliage. Here are 13 #Instagramable spots you don’t want to miss! 1. The Mount Mayday Bridge This iconic shot is No. 1 on my list for a reason: it combines Typhoon Tilly, greenery and an adventurous rope bridge into one beautiful photo. Find it on Mount Mayday. 2. The Welcome Sign There’s no better way to announce that you’ve made it to Typhoon Lagoon than by sharing a picture at the entrance sign with your social media followers. #TyphoonLagoon 3. The Surfers Rule! Wall This Disney wall says it all – Surfers Rule! Fun Fact: you can learn to surf in Typhoon Lagoon’s Surf Pool before the park opens. 4. The Secret Door How cool is this secret doorway? Leave a comment below if you know where to find it. 5. The Beach One of my favorite things about Typhoon Lagoon is the sandy beaches. Head down to the Surf Pool to get this shot featuring a nautical rope fence. 6. The Waterfall Time to go chase some waterfalls! Whether you want a group photo or a solo shot, the waterfall at Typhoon Lagoon is a playful location that brings natural beauty to your vacation photos. 7. Castaway Creek Bridge Castaway Creek is not just for floating! It also doubles as a great background for photos. Look for this spot to capture tropical purple flowers, crystal clear water and Typhoon Tilly in one Instagram-worthy picture. 8. Hidden Mickey Raft Who doesn’t love finding a hidden Mickey? This larger-than-life raft puts the Disney in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. 9. The Board Room Wall The Board Room wall features a slanted window, quaint portholes, colorful surf boards and distressed driftwood. What more could you ask for in a Disney wall? 10. The Boat 4 Sale Sign I don’t recommend purchasing this boat because clearly it “needs work”. However, I do recommend taking a picture in front of it! 11. Happy Landings Ice Cream I scream, you scream, we all scream for .. the Sand Pail Sundae at Happy Landings Ice Cream. Foodstagrams are trending more than ever and this photogenic sundae is a fun way to enhance any picture at Typhoon Lagoon. 12. The Typhoon Lagoon Shark Jaws There are no sharks at Typhoon Lagoon, but there is a great photo spot featuring oversized shark jaws. This location is ideal for group pictures and can be found near Typhoon Tilly’s. 13. The Speedboat Races Wall Last, but certainly not least, is the speedboat races wall. This Disney wall stays true to the nautical theming at Typhoon Lagoon and features whimsical rustic details. Planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort? Make sure to add the Disney Water Parks to your travel itinerary and check out the upgraded 4-Park Magic Ticket. For the first time ever, the 4-Park Magic Ticket includes one admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach, plus one admission to the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs. View the full article

In tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark, the sparkling fireworks during “Believe … in Holiday Magic” soar high above Disneyland park. As the night sky lights up with dazzling color, more than 126,000 twinkling LED lights illuminate Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle with sparkling “icicles” and shimmering snow-capped turrets. Enjoy the enchanting fireworks, festive music and magical “snowfall” finale! Holidays at the Disneyland Resort brings magical entertainment, seasonal attractions, sparkling décor, festive foods, specialty merchandise and other magical surprises, from now through Jan. 6, 2020! View the full article

Welcome to another roundup of What’s New in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Although not much time has passed since our last visit to this Disney World shopping and eating mecca, a lot has happened while we were away! We ate, sipped, and shopped ’til we dropped on our latest Disney Springs excursion, and we’re excited to report back to you with all the latest food and merch news we uncovered, so let’s get started! Disney Springs Food Update Amorette’s Patisserie At Amorette’s Patisserie, we were treated to two new seasonal goodies! How sweet does their new Ornament Macaron for $5 sound? Like sweet, delicious music to our ears! Plus it tastes as good as it looks thanks in large part to its milk-chocolate peppermint ganache filling! Ornament Macar Read our review of the Ornament Macaron here! Ah, but we said TWO seasonal goodies — and here’s the second one! Amorette’s Patisserie is also serving up an adorable Red Velvet Swiss Roll for $8! This red velvet cake has a spiced cream-cheese filling and is topped with the cutest little gingerbread man we ever did see! Red Velvet Swiss Roll Find out more about the Red Velvet Swiss Roll here! Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck Take a walk on the wild side with Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck’s new Candy Cane Cookie Dough for $5! It’s super smooth and creamy with subtle notes of peppermint flavoring! Candy Cane Cookie Dough Find out more about the Candy Cane Cookie Dough here! Sunshine Churros And if you’re dreaming of a White Christmas Peppermint Churro for $5.25, you’ll want to steer your sleigh over to one of Disney Springs’ two Sunshine Churro locations! There you’ll be greeted by the most powder sugariest — peppemintiest churro we’ve ever tasted! Sunshine Churros White Christmas Peppermint Churro Read our review of the new White Christmas Peppermint Churro here! Dockside Margaritas And if the White Christmas Peppermint Churro doesn’t scratch your peppermint itch enough, try the new $15 Peppermint Margarita at Dockside Margaritas! (It’s not as weird as it sounds!) Peppermint Margarita Click here to read our review of the Peppermint Marg here! Wine Bar George It just wouldn’t be the holidays without one of our favorite seasonal drinks, Mulled Wine! Luckily, Wine Bar George has our backs! Secret Menu Mulled Wine Read more about the Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George here! Disney Springs Merchandise Update Columbia While earlier we spotted the new Roberto Coin Frozen 2 Jewelry Collection at Ever After, we’re back with more Frozen 2-inspired merch including this new line of winter wear by Columbia! Columbia Frozen 2 Line The new Columbia outerwear includes styles inspired by Anna and Elsa’s new Frozen 2 looks, and we’re LIVING for THEM — just not their $500 price tags! Columbia Frozen 2 Line But the new Frozen 2-inspired Columbia Anna Down Cape is really quite stunning. And Anna’s voice actor, Kristen Bell has even signed a few for sale! Columbia Frozen 2 Line The proceeds of which will go to a very worthy cause — No Kid Hungry! Way to go, Kristen! Columbia Frozen 2 Line There was also this child’s size Frozen 2 Fleece Jacket for $50 — love the snowflake pattern it has all over it — like a personal snow flurry! Columbia Frozen 2 Line And this new line of Disney X Sorel Childrens’ Boots is totally adorable! Sorel Frozen 2 Boots Frozen 2 Kids Sorel Boots vary in price from $65 – $75 depending on which style you choose. How totally obsessed with these new Elsa Sorel Boots for $65 are we? Umm, VERY OBSESSED! Sorel Frozen 2 Boots There are also boots that feature Anna and Olaf, too! Sorel Frozen 2 Boots How stinkin’ cute are these little Olaf Sorel Boots? Sorel Frozen 2 Boots We’re trying to wrap our heads around a reason to buy heavy winter coats and snow boots in sunny Florida! Click here to shop even more Frozen 2 merch! Tren-D Columbia wasn’t the only place selling stuff to keep us all warm and toasty for chilly season. Check out the adorable new Furry Gray Jacket for $64.99 that Tren-D has — we’d love to bundle up with this soft, fleecy coat! Furry Jacket Plus we love the detail of its little embroidered patch on its front — and its cute Mickey-shaped zipper pull! Furry Jacket Click here to shop more of Disney’s winter accessories! Tren-D also had this new 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Charm Bracelet for $34.99! 12 Days of Christmas Charm Bracelet You can countdown to Christmas by adding a new charm to your bracelet every day! And each of the 12 charms it comes with are TOTALLY super-sweet! 12 Days of Christmas Charm Bracelet DisneyStyle If you’re looking some something a little less heavy-duty, we’ve got just the thing! We found this Toy Story VHS Sweatshirt for $49.99 at DisneyStyle. And even though it’s super lightweight, it still looks really comfy! Toy Story VHS Hoodie There’s also this soft, slightly distressed Emperor’s New Groove VHS Shirt for $34.99… Emperor’s New Groove VHS Shirt …this Lilo & Stitch VHS Shirt for $34.99… Lio & Stitch VHS Shirt …and this Lady and the Tramp VHS Shirt for $34.99! It’s going to be tough choosing a favorite because they’re all SO COOL! Lady and the Tramp VHS Shirt Plus, we spotted a new, larger VHS notebook today! We love how this new Nightmare Before Christmas VHS Notebook for $19.99 looks in the larger format! Nightmare Before Christmas VHS Notebook Check out some other pieces of VHS-inspired Disney merch here! World of Disney Next, we headed over to World of Disney where we spotted these zonked out Winnie the Pooh Dream Friends Plush for $34.99! Dream Friends Pooh There was also a snoozing Eeyore Dream Friends Plush for $34.99! Sleeping Dream Friends Eeyore And we also scoped out this adorable child’s size Wishables “Squeeze Me!!” Shirt for $24.99! But what about us adults who love us some Wishables? Whadda we gotta do to get a shirt around here? Wishables Shirt Star Wars Trading Post and Star Wars Galactic Outpost New Mandalorian merch was to be had in the form of several new shirt styles for men, women, and kids including this Child’s Mandalorian Shirt for $24.99. Child’s Mandalorian Shirt As well as this Women’s Mandalorian Shirt for $34.99… Mandalorian Shirt …and this women’s style which is also $34.99. Women’s Mandalorian Shirt We also saw this Mandalorian IG-11 Funko POP! for $14.99… Madalorian Funko POP! …and the Mandalorian Mug we’d spotted earlier at Hollywood Studios for $22.99. Mandalorian Mug We also thought this Mandalorian AT-ST Raider for $79.99 looked especially cool with its retro-inspired packaging! (Kenner toys!!) Mandalorian AT-AT Raider Well folks, that’s all for this installment of What’s New in Disney Springs — until next time! We’ll be back with more food, construction, and merch updates just as soon as we spot ’em! Will you be doing any of your Christmas shopping at Disney Springs this year? Tell us which stores you’re looking forward to stopping by in the comments section! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — $600 Minnie Ears, Evil Piñatas, and Adorable Christmas Ornaments!! What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! Cozy Up to Warm Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs View the full article

The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will be returning November 29, 2019 through December 30, 2019. In addition to the Candlelight Processional and stunning holiday decor, our highlight each year is the FOOD (duh!) featured at the Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase. Epcot Christmas Decorations We had previously shared all the booth and menu items to be featured at this year’s festival, but now we’ve got a first look at some of the new food! In addition to some returning favorites (like the slow-roasted turkey at the American Holiday Table), Disney has shared some new items! American Holiday Table Thanks to Disney Parks Blog we now have the official foodie guide and a first peek at some brand new dishes! We’re so happy to see the return of the family-friendly Holiday Cookie Stroll. The Bavaria Holiday Kitchen in Germany is featuring a new Linzer cookie this year that will be a part of the stroll. The Feast of The Three Kings Kitchen will also be featuring a new cookie, the totally yummy looking chocolate crinkle cookie. ©Disney Just like last year, you’ll find a Cookie Stroll page in your Festival of the Holidays Passport (these are free!). This page will list the booth locations of holiday cookies around the Festival. If you’re up for a sweet challenge, you can purchase five cookies throughout the Festival and collect a stamp at each food booth where the cookie is found. 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Passport This year’s completer cookie is a Mickey cookie topped with a Santa hat! Mickey Santa Cookie The L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen will once again be featuring the totally addictive Pastrami on Rye but joining the lineup will be a new Smoked Salmon Potato Latke. A new beverage offering includes Shmaltz Brewing Company Chanukah Hanukkah Pass the Beer. To Life! Pastrami on Rye and Smoked Salmon Potato Latke ©Disney Refreshment Port near the Canada Pavilion will be featuring yet another twist on classic Poutine. The Turkey Poutine returns but this year the base is no longer sweet potato fries — classic fries take their place. Replacing the eggnog shake will be T.G. Lee Eggnog, available non-alcoholic or with spiced rum. Turkey Poutine ©Disney Our northern neighbors at The Yukon Holiday Kitchen in the Canada Pavilion will be featuring a new Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Almonds served with a Pretzel Roll. You had us at PRETZEL ROLL! Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup ©Disney The Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen in France will be offering a new Rillette de Saumon, which is Salmon Spread with House-made bread. There’s also a new Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka and Chocolate Milk that sounds uhhhhhhmazing! Rillette de Saumon ©Disney The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen in Japan will be featuring a new dish, the insta-worthy Chirashi Sushi Tree. In the shape of a Christmas tree, this dish features Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura, and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice. Chirashi Sushi Tree ©Disney The Tuscany Holiday Kitchen in Italy will be featuring a new pasta dish, Collezione Barilla. The bowl of deliciousness will feature Pennette Pasta with Sweet Sausage and Caramelized Onions all in a Creamy Sauce. (now THAT’s amore!) Collezione Barilla ©Disney The Bavaria Holiday Kitchen in Germany will be featuring an authentic Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spatzle along with a great selection of drinks (we’re talking the return of Schöfferhofer Pomegranate Hefeweizen). PROST! Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spatzle ©Disney The Shanghai Holiday Kitchen in China will be offering up a new Chengdu Spicy Street Fries. This looks like the perfect dish to soak up all that eggnog you’re sipping OR the 3 new holiday cocktails this booth will be serving up (they tend to be pretty heavy-handed at this booth — in a good way!). Chengdu Spicy Street Fries ©Disney The Firework features Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, Vodka, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water. For something with a more dessert twist, the cleverly named Marco Boba features Amaretto, Iced Coffee, Milk and Boba. The Lucky Mo features Peach Schnapps, Peach Syrup, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Coconut Milk. Shanghai Holiday Kitchen The fiesta gets going in Mexico at Las Posados Holiday Kitchen where they are featuring two new dishes. The Tamal de Pollo features Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa with Yellow Mole and topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana (Bonus: this one is also Gluten Free). Tamal de Pollo and Horchata Cheesecake ©Disney To curb that sweet tooth the Horchata Cheesecake will feature a Creamy Rice-based Cheesecake and is served with Cajeta Sauce. Last year’s La Posado Margarita got an upgrade and is now the Horchata Margarita. Be careful with this one! The cocktail features Tequila, Horchata Rum, Cinnamon Whisky, and Agua de Horchata served on the rocks. Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Each Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company will be featuring a different festive drink. The Choco-Latte: Latte with Chocolate Sauce and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur will be available from Future World East while the Canada location will be featuring the Ginger Chai Madness: Chai Latte with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Gingerbread Syrup. Joffrey’s In Canada Their Showcase Plaza location will be serving a Coconut Snowstorm: Latte with RumChata and Coconut Syrup. The American Adventure will be featuring Toffee Coffee: a Latte with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Sauce (We’ve seen a similar version of this one to celebrate the opening of the Skyliner). How AMAZING do each of these sound? Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Our stomachs are rumbling already. We can’t WAIT to try all these new options and more when the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns on November 29. Be on the lookout for our coverage of every single item! What items are you most excited to try at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays? Sound off below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

“Gawrsh!” Disney Style Be still our Goofy-lovin’ hearts! Recently we spotted a ton of NEW Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie inspired apparel Disney Style in Disney Springs as well as online! Max, Roxanne, Goofy, and the rest of the gang are all here! Available for $34.99, the Goof Troop Ringer Women’s T-Shirt is giving our ’90s-loving hearts LIFE! Goof Troop Ringer Women’s T-Shirt BFFS4EVA! The neon colors contrast well against a backdrop with all the gang’s names represented. Goof Troop Ringer Women’s T-Shirt Roxanne + Max = True Love! We love this adorable Goof Troop Baseball Women’s T-Shirt, available for $34.99. Goof Troop Baseball Women’s T-Shirt The long sleeves make this a perfect pick for this time of year! The retro design of this raglan baseball tee is seriously cute. Goof Troop Baseball Women’s T-Shirt And who could forget the COOLEST pop star of the Goofy Movie world – Powerline! We are fully on board with the bright neon colors of this Powerline Men’s T-Shirt, available for $34.99. Powerline Men’s T-Shirt Max’s pop-star idol is also the inspiration for these fabulous Powerline Leggings, available for $39.99. You’ll definitely “Stand Out” in these! Powerline Leggings Don’t mind us as we wear these for yoga, running, workout classes, the grocery store…yup, just about anywhere! Can you blame us, they’re awesome! Powerline Leggings This one took us straight back to the ’90s! Bobby’s Pizza Men’s T-Shirt ($34.99) showcases Bobby Zimuruski and his “leaning tower of cheeza”! Bobby’s Pizza Men’s T-Shirt And just in case you wanted to Goof-ify your style a little more, we also found these Goofy Movie Pins, highlighting some of our FAVE parts of the classic Disney flick! The Goofy Movie Pins This rockin’ Goofy apparel can be found at ShopDisney, or at Disney Style in Disney Springs! What do you think of the new Goofy Movie merch at the Disney Style store? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! Disney’s Latest Merch Trend Continues With This NEW Retro Sweatshirt Collection NEW! Disney Pixar Luxo Dress Rolls Into Disney Springs! View the full article

Disney+ is less than two weeks old, but already we’re seeing all kinds of new content! One Day at Disney ©Disney One future series we have to look forward to is the previously announced One Day at Disney documentary series. While only snippets of information have been released so far on the series, today we learned who will be narrating, and it’s an actor that’s very familiar with the Disney-verse! According to Variety, Sterling K. Brown will be the narrator for One Day at Disney! The actor has some experience when it comes to Disney, and he will be heard VERY soon as a new character in a little movie you might’ve heard of – oh, just Frozen 2! Sterling K Brown ©Todd Williamson/Variety/REX/Shutterstock One Day at Disney will be both a 224-page “coffee table book”, as well as a documentary series that highlights the talent of those who bring Disney to life. To kick off the series on December 3rd, 2019, Disney+ will first air a full-length film that highlights 10 specific people and their role at Disney through the lens of CEO Bob Iger. From there, Disney+ plans on release 52 four-to-seven minute shorts, dropping a new episode every Friday that will focus on a different person! One Day at Disney ©Disney We were already excited to see One Day at Disney, and this recent announcement has us even more excited to see what the new Disney+ series has in store for us! Read more about the upcoming One Day at Disney documentary series here! Are you excited for the upcoming One Day at Disney doc series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Disney+ Update: What We Learned at the D23 Expo! New Original Content Coming to Disney+! We’ve Got the Details! We’re Rolling Over for the NEW Lady and the Tramp Trailer on Disney+! View the full article

What goes together better than peanut butter and jelly? Sake & Shine, of course! ©Patina Group How would you like to sip on some sake and moonshine with two of the hottest chefs in the culinary world? You can! The 3rd annual Sake & Shine returns to Disney Springs on Friday, December 6. This totally unique event is a progressive dinner celebrating the work of Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Chef Art Smith. ©Patina Group Basically a foodie’s DREAM! The evening kicks off with a three-course Pan-Asian feast on the second-story Forbidden Lounge balcony at Morimoto Asia. Guests will be treated to delicious bites along with a selection of sake and beer. Forbidden Lounge Mural Following dinner, you’ll walk across the promenade to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ to indulge in a variety of dessert options including a build-your-own-Florida-strawberry shortcake bar plus slices of Chef Smith’s signature Hummingbird and Shine cakes. These will be paired with a variety of moonshine-based cocktails. Hummingbird Cake The coolest part? Both chefs will be on-site throughout the evening overseeing the meal, mingling with guests, posing for photos, and signing autographs. SIGN US UP! The 3rd annual Sake & Shine is taking place at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 6 at Disney Springs. Tickets are available here, BUT only 50 tickets are available for purchase for $250 per person. Price is all-inclusive and covers tax and gratuity. Must be 21 or older to attend because, well…sake and moonshine! Don’t miss out on this super intimate celebrity chef-driven event. Morimoto Asia Spare Ribs This event has been a hit the past 2 times they’ve done it and we have no doubt this will be a stellar night! Will you be attending this super cool event? Let us know below! Related posts: News! Jaleo at Disney Springs to Host A WINE Dinner! Sake & Shine 2.0 with Chefs Morimoto and Smith in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs — Tickets Available! Review: NEW Menu Items at Disney Springs’ Homecomin’!! View the full article