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You might’ve noticed but the holidays are HERE in Disneyland!! California Adventure Christmas Tree And with them they’ve brought a bunch of new holiday treats like a Santa Hamm Apple or the showstopping Peppermint Mickey Shake. Still, even with the huge variety of treats rollin’ in, there’s a classic that has a special place in our hearts — the churro! Well, we’re in luck because there’s a TON of holiday churros appearing around Disneyland Resort for the Christmas season. Here’s a FULL LIST of all the holiday varieties ranked! 1. Pecan Pie Churro Now THIS holiday churro is WILD. For the Festival of Holidays in California Adventure, Willie’s Churros is cooking up a Pecan Pie Churro! You read that right!! This thing may be messy but man is it delicious. We loved blend of sweet and salty flavors. For $6.25 nab this classic churro smothered in maple glaze, toasted pecans, and chocolate drizzle. De-lish! Definitely our fave churro of the season! Pecan Pie Churro Want to know more about what we thought about the Pecan Pie Churro? Click here! 2. Horchata Churro There’s just something so good about Horchata and as soon as you put it in churro form, we come running! That’s why we were so excited to find the Horchata Churro at Goofy’s Sky School Churro Cart in Disney California Adventure. This churro costs $6.25 and is made with cinnamon and nutmeg sugar and a condensed milk dipping sauce. Horchata Churro Click here to read all about the Horchata churro! 3. Milk and Cookies Churro If you’ve got similar taste to Santa Claus, you’ll probably want to keep an eye out for the Milk and Cookies Churro! This holiday specialty can be found at the Churro Cart near the Hollywood Lounge for $6.25. The churro is rolled in chocolate chip cookie and cookies and cream sugar with a yummy cookies and cream dipping sauce. This one might be simple but it is so so SO good! With the classic Christmas inspiration, it definitely makes our top three! Milk and Cookies Churro Read our review of the Milk and Cookies Churro here! 4. Sugar Cookie Churro Maybe the most festive and instagrammable churro on this list is the Sugar Cookie Churro!! It’s just a classic churro covered in icing and holiday sprinkles just like those famous holiday sugar cookies. This one can be found at Cozy Cone Motel in California Adventure for $5.79. Even though it is a classic churro base, this one is still tasty and pretty enough to impress! Sugar Cookie Churro Read more about the Sugar Cookie Churro here! 5. Turtle Churro Coming in at number five, we spotted the Turtle Churro over at the Frontierland Churro Cart in Disneyland and boy, is this thing tasty! A churro dusted with dark chocolate sugar, drizzled with condensed milk, and served with caramel pecan dipping sauce?? YES PLEASE! Give the Turtle Churro a taste for $6.25. Turtle Churro Want to see our FULL REVIEW of the Turtle Churro? Click here! 6. Peppermint Churro Is there a flavor that is more Christmas-y than peppermint? We don’t think so, which is why there’s a lot of pressure on the Peppermint Churro. Maybe grab a bib or even a rain poncho because this one takes the cake for MESSIEST holiday churro! Smothered in crushed peppermint, chocolate sauce, and vanilla icing; you have to eat this treat FAST if you want to stay clean, making a little bit challenging to eat. Still, it’s delicious and you can have one yourself for $6.25 at the Redwood Creek Trail Churro Cart! Peppermint Churro Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Peppermint Churro! 7. Toffee Churro Over in Tomorrowland at the Tomorrowland Churro Cart, we caught wind of another holiday churro — the Toffee Churro. This guy is $5.75 and you can add chocolate or chocolate almond dipping sauce for $1.00. This one was high demand with a line at the cart every time we passed. The subtle toffee sugar makes for a tasty treat so we can see why the people are lovin’ it but it is VERY subtle, so more of the bang comes from the dipping sauce which is why it’s lower on our list. Toffee Churro Want to read our FULL REVIEW of the Toffee Churro? Click here! 8. Caramel and Coconut Churro Then, there’s the Caramel and Coconut Churro! This one can be found at the Sleeping Beauty Churro Cart for $5.75 with an option to add caramel coconut dip for $1.00. The churro itself is pretty close to a classic churro and that dip is way more caramel-y than it is coconut-y, but this is the perfect option for someone who loves a sticky caramel treat! We wish this churro had more flavor from the coconut flakes so that’s why it comes in pretty low on our holiday churro ranking. Caramel and Coconut Churro For everything you need to know about the Caramel and Coconut Churro, click here! 8. Sugar Plum Churro And last up is the Sugar Plum Churro. Yes, it’s pretty but our treat tasted sorta synthetic and fake. You never know though, maybe we just had a super sugary batch! You can find it for $5.25 at the New Orleans Churro Cart in Disneyland. Even though this is very sweet and didn’t blow us away in terms of flavor, it still might be a great option for the little ones looking for a colorful and sweet treat. Sugar Plum Churro Click here to read last year’s review of the Sugar Plum Churro! And there you have it! Allllllll the tasty holiday churros in Disneyland for the holiday season so far! Can you try them all? Click here to see more holiday treats in Disneyland! 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!! Which holiday churro looks tastiest to you? Let us know in the comments! 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Shortly after Hurricane Dorian brought devastation to the Northern Bahamas, I shared with you that The Walt Disney Company, led by Disney Cruise Line, committed more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help hurricane relief and recovery efforts, including donations to non-profit relief agencies. Today, I’m here to share more details with you about how our $1 million contribution is benefiting the people of The Bahamas. Disney has teamed up with three leading non-profit disaster relief and recovery organizations: the American Red Cross, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and All Hands and Hearts. The American Red Cross continues to provide critical aid to those recovering in The Bahamas. Disney has provided $250,000 to support the organization’s on-the-ground relief efforts, including the delivery of food staples and basic construction materials. Disney has also encouraged its employees to contribute financially to the American Red Cross to help further support these immediate needs. Eligible employees’ donations were matched through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts program, dollar for dollar. Hurricane Dorian forced thousands of residents to evacuate the island, and we’ve since heard from many of them that one of their biggest priorities is for their children to return to school. Disney Cruise Line has a long history of supporting education efforts throughout The Bahamas and we recognize how important schooling is for children. With this in mind, Disney gave $250,000 in support of UNICEF’s efforts to help provide lifesaving supplies and psychosocial support for children and adolescents affected by Hurricane Dorian. In partnership with The Bahamas Ministry of Education, UNICEF is working to register approximately 10,000 displaced students in schools. Registered students will receive medical screenings, uniform and lunch assistance, referrals for counseling services and free bus transportation for social, sporting and extra-curricular activities. Additionally, as the community looks to the future, Disney provided $500,000 to All Hands and Hearts to support the rebuilding of community schools in Abaco, home to many of our Bahamian-based Disney Cruise Line crew members. All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered disaster relief organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. Over the last few months, Disney Cruise Line cast and crew members have worked diligently to provide immediate short-term relief to those impacted. Disney Cruise Line cast members assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on water, sanitation and hygiene for those impacted by natural disasters, poverty and homelessness. The Disney Dream, one of our ships, delivered these kits to Nassau where they were distributed to shelters for hurricane evacuees from Abaco and Grand Bahama. Disney also donated food, water, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, generators and construction materials, which the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy delivered to points in Nassau and the Abaco Islands and others have helped deliver to Grand Bahama to assist those most affected by the hurricane. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line is supporting its Bahamian-based crew members who live in impacted areas. So far, Disney has provided an additional $500,000 in supplies and direct aid to affected employees. We know the road to recovery is long, but we hope our collective efforts will help the people of The Bahamas – our friends, neighbors and co-workers – to put their lives and communities back together little-by-little. Together, we’re #BahamasStrong! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the 9 times you REALLY don’t want to be in Disney World. Spaceship Earth Booking a Disney vacay? Find out our favorite times to travel and the times we try to avoid going to Disney World! With crazy crowds, oppressive heat, and hurricanes — every day in Disney World is great…until it isn’t. We chat about all this and more in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your prime Disney vacay times. Related posts: DFB Video: How to OUTSMART the Crowds in Disney World DFB Video: 7 Disney World Restaurants We Never Talk About…And Why! DFB Video: 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Walt Disney World View the full article

For years Star Wars fans have been eager for a chance to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy,” and now, you can! On your next trip to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort, make sure to bring your friends along to assemble the full squad of pilots, gunners and flight engineers needed to take flight on the Falcon. When piloting the Millennium Falcon, every role is crucial. The success of your mission is up to you! You can check out Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run during your next visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

The Disney animated series “Gargoyles” aired from 1994-1997, that showcased the adventures of nocturnal beings that turn into gargoyles during the day – and watched over New York City by night. According to artist Ashley Taylor, if Goliath, one of the main characters in the series, was able to visit a Walt Disney World theme park, he’d likely head to Beast Castle, to join the team of protective gargoyle figures there. “The Beast’s castle once had beautiful stone gargoyles protecting it,” Ashley said. “I imagine Goliath would enjoy spending time there while he watches over New Fantasyland.” View the full article

This fall, we’ve been celebrating the upcoming release of Disney’s “Frozen 2” at Disney Parks. Now, we’re offering the opportunity to be among the very first to see it at a special advanced screening of the film on November 17, 2019, at AMC Disney Springs 24. The “Frozen 2” Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up begins at 1 p.m. ET (doors open at 12:01 p.m.) at AMC Disney Springs 24 at the Walt Disney World Resort on Sunday, November 17. During the event, you’ll see a special showing of the new film. As many of you know, in Disney’s new adventure, “Frozen 2,” Elsa & Anna set out together with Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, on a dangerous but remarkable journey into the unknown to discover secrets about their past. Disney’s “Frozen 2” arrives in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2019 RSVP to join us at this meet-up right now by clicking here. Only one guest per confirmed registrant is permitted. A limited number of attendees may attend the meet-up, so be one of the first to sign up. First come, first served. Here are a few other things you should know: All attendees who sign up for the meet-up must be 18 years or older, but guests do not need to be 18 or older. Please arrive early. Seating is first come first seated. No one will be admitted late. “Frozen 2” is rated PG. Limit one guest per registrant. We will send an email to individuals whose valid RSVPs are received by us before we reach the planned capacity to confirm their attendance for the meet-up. If confirmed, it will be necessary for the registrant and guest to check-in in advance of the movie time. The confirmation email will include those details. Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in. Meet-up confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value. Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person and guest. If you do not receive an email from us confirming your reservation, then your RSVP was not accepted. The meet-up is subject to change or cancellation without notice. View the full article

Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort on Walt Disney World property sets their room rates by pay-grade. You’ll find Shades of Green has reasonable room rates when compared to many of the Disney World Resorts and other hotels in the local area. Rates are based upon your pay grade or status, with junior members […] The post Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort Room Rates appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick gets up-close with giraffes and other exotic wildlife during a camelback safari at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City. View the full article

We made a special trek through the jungle of Animal Kingdom today to see if the Pumpkin Pretzel we’d reported to you earlier about had returned. In case you’d forgotten, here’s what it looked like the first time we got it: Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Yeeeeeesh! This was one knee-jerkingly rough-looking Disney snack! Quite the departure from the Mickey Celebration Donut or all of the highly photogenic Arendelle Aqua treats that have been released at Disney World as of late! But hey, even pretzels have bad days! So when we saw that the pretzel was BACK, we made it our mission this afternoon to see if we could capture a better image of the elusive Pumpkin Pretzel in the wild. If you remember from earlier, we’d tried to order a third Pumpkin Pretzel on our first safari, but it had mysteriously disappeared! Pumpkin Pretzel The Pumpkin Pretzel’s natural habitat is Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, and the sign was actually there today indicating the sweet treat had returned to its snacky lair. And here’s the photographic evidence of our third attempt at capturing the Pumpkin Pretzel’s good side — this time he looks like he’s got a sad little face! Pumpkin Pretzel We feel so bad for the Cast Members who have to make these guys, because honestly, it’s impossible to make it look good! They literally have to dump these things in a sea of icing… We see you guys trying and we appreciate you SO much! Maybe the Pumpkin Pretzel just wasn’t meant to be, but even though this seasonal treat is hard on the eyes, it actually tastes delicious! Pumpkin Pretzel It’s got a great pumpkin spice filling and ours was prepared fresh when we ordered it! The sweetness from the orange icing is quite tasty, too! Pumpkin Pretzel See if you can spot the Pumpkin Pretzel at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks on your next trip to Animal Kingdom. Better yet, buy one for $6.79 and see what you think of it for yourself — just maybe leave it off your Insta account, though! Have you tried the ugly pretzel at Animal Kingdom yet? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments section below! Related posts: REVIEW!!! We’re ROARING About This Wild NEW Halloween Cupcake at Disney World! Review! There’s A New Member of The Pride As A Christmas Lion Paw Cookie Arrives in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

We love finding eats and drinks that help us unwind on a busy day in the park! Decor at Dawa Bar in Africa That’s why we love stopping by Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom! Dawa Bar is a super relaxing spot that has awesome cocktails and awesome bartenders to pour them. We just spotted a new specialty cocktail for Thanksgiving there called the Cape Gobbler and now we’re back to try out a new offering! When looking around the park for all the new goodies to share in our next What’s New in Animal Kingdom, we noticed a new snack at Dawa Bar and just had to check it out. African Spiced Nuts are now available for $5.99, friends! African Spiced Nuts These nuts may not say it, but they definitely have a holiday flair. We tasted a lot of cinnamon and nutmeg in the nut blend and they’ve got a good kick of spice to them too. These are really a great choice for pairing with one of those tasty Dawa Bar cocktails. Harambe Iced Tea African Spiced Nuts Of course, we couldn’t have the new nuts without a mixed drink to wash them down! So, we grabbed the Harambe Iced Tea. We’ve seen this drink before as a limited time Specialty Cocktail but it was so popular that it got moved to the regular menu. Harambe Iced Tea The Harambe Iced Tea is made with Don Q Rum, Snow Leopard Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Vanderheum Orange Liqueur, orange juice, and Sprite. The combo makes for a really pretty beverage with just the right amount of sweetness to balance the alcoholic kick. Harambe Iced Tea Grab the Harambe Iced Tea for $14.00 at Dawa Bar. Paired with the African Spiced Nuts, it’s the perfect way to sit back, relax, and enjoy the season! Click here to see what else is new in Animal Kingdom this week! What do you think of the African Spiced nuts? Will you be trying them? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World Announces Fall Annual Passholder Offerings at Animal Kingdom and Epcot! FULL Review: NEW Burger and Build-Your-Own Sundae Dinner Experience at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! View the full article

Is there any place more magical than the Magic Kingdom during the holiday season? Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort If there is, we can’t think of it — especially because we just saw this Disney World Resort’s holiday decor — including a massive Christmas Tree! Festive swags of garland are now hanging above the Guest Services counter in the lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and the entranceway was also looking especially merry and bright with its own seasonal treatment! Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Far off in the distance, we could see the season’s symbolic beacon through the trees… Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort That’s right — Disney’s Contemporary Resort has officially put up their massive Christmas tree! This thing is HUGE! Does this mean we should be putting up our own? It may seem a little early to those at home (not me…mine is already up), but if you’re at Disney World right now, you already know the Christmas season is in full swing with celebrations happening throughout the parks including the Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Hollywood Studios. Find out how you can watch it live here! Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort It definitely caught our attention — so look for it next time you’re over by Disney’s Contemporary Resort — it’s hard to miss! Is seeing the Contemp tree one of your holiday traditions? Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Plus, you can check out the Gingerbread Castle currently on display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! And did you see our coverage this morning of Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House! It’s now officially open and only a quick sleigh ride away! Oh, what fun it is to ride a one-horse open monorail — especially during Christmas at Disney World! Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: NEWS: The Gingerbread Castle Is HERE at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (And It Has Some Sweet Surprises!) Tables in Wonderland Members: Lasso Some Independence Day Fun with Woody’s Roundup at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

Disney World has a long-running tradition of fabulous Gingerbread displays… Disney’s Wilderness Lodge And this year, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has joined in its holiday ranks! Check out their brand new Gingerbread Log Cabin that’s now open — and all of the special goodies it has! While Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House has graced its lobby for over 20 Christmas seasons, there’s also Disney’s Beach Club Resort’s Gingerbread Carousel, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Gingerbread Castle to see! And now you can add one more to your list — a Gingerbread Log Cabin at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin It makes a lot of sense to us that this resort has taken up this Disney World tradition because Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has been home to a few unique customs over the years (like this one!) Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin And now a cozy little cabin adorns its lobby — complete with sweet little details like this adorable Chip ‘n’ Dale made out of chocolate! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Like the other Disney World gingerbread displays, you can be there’s a bunch of Hidden Mickeys! Found one! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin And check out all the goodies available around the Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin! There are so many delightful options to choose from! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Check out the list of Holiday Treats we spied! Reindeer Food and Chocolate Pinecones? We are sooo IN! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Holiday Treats One of our favorite goodies was the Spiced Moose Cookie! It was a moist, chewy sugar cookie with gingerbread spices — cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, mace, and a small hint of Szechwan pepper to balance the sweetness! You can’t taste the pepper, really, but it has a nice balance of sweet and spicy! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Moose Cookie We also jumped aboard the Reindeer Food train with both feet! Look at how sweet the Reindeer Food’s presentation is — wrapped up all nice-like with a pretty little bow! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Reindeer Food It’s got chocolate-covered hunks of gingerbread (the same recipe as the ones used to make the cabin!), with sweet granola clusters, chocolate-covered pretzels, and m&m candies! Such a delicious little basket of holiday delights! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Reindeer Food We also spotted these Chocolate Pinecones which look almost exactly like the real thing! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Pinecones And there were individually-packaged Gingerbread Man Kits that you could decorate yourself! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Man Kit But we were in love with this limited edition 2019 Happy Holidays Pin that we spotted for $17.99. It features the lovable Chip ‘n’ Dale we saw earlier in the gingerbread display! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Chip ‘n’ Dale Pin And it just wouldn’t be a Disney World gingerbread display without its own merch — check out the exclusive 2019 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Gingerbread Collection Pin for $17.99. Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Pin Its little frosty window opens to reveal Humphery the Bear hanging a strand of Christmas Lights — just like the Gingerbread Cabin! Disney Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin Pin We asked Cast Members if the Gingerbread Cabin had any other items like the ornaments and mugs we’ve seen at Disney’s Grand Floridian and Disney’s Beach Club Resort — unfortunately, for now, only the Gingerbread Collection Pins are being sold! So swing by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to see it and grab your pin today! Will you be scoping out the new Gingerbread Log Cabin in its inaugural year? Let us know if you’re planning on visiting it (or all three) in the comments section! Related posts: Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! Hitchhiking Ghosts Sippers and Popcorn Buckets Now Available ALL DAY in Disney World! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! View the full article

Each year, Disneyland Resort cast members who contribute $1 per week to the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund are eligible to nominate a nonprofit organization of their choice for a grant up to $5,000. This year, cast members funded 84 grants to local organizations of their choice, totaling more than $400,000. One of the recipients, Canyon Rim Elementary School in Anaheim, will use its $5,000 grant to help upgrade technology in the school’s classrooms and STEAM lab. The school was nominated by Jason Smith, director of Planning and Industrial Engineering at Disneyland Resort, who is a Canyon Rim parent with fifth- and sixth-grade students. Jason recently presented the grant to Canyon Rim faculty, staff, students, PTA board members and parents on the school’s campus, alongside Disney Ambassador Justin Rapp. Take a look! View the full article

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have returned! To celebrate, last night we hosted a few hundred fans at the Disney Parks Blog Holiday 2019 Meet-Up at Disney California Adventure park! The Meet-Up kicked off with viewing of the dazzling “World of Color – Season of Light.” Guests enjoyed the sparkling winter fantasy, which came alive on Paradise Bay. The nighttime spectacular brings together favorite holiday classics with beloved moments from Disney and Pixar animated films. Attendees then moved to Paradise Gardens Park for an after-hours, Festival of Holidays-themed reception with the sights, sounds and tastes of cultural festivities along with plenty of holiday magic! Entertainment was provided by The Tina Aldana Band, who delighted guests with their festive holiday music. Guests were treated to favorite holiday desserts, including Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macarons, Churros Yule Logs and Mickey Gingerbread Men. Cookie decorating kits were also given out for attendees to decorate their own holiday sweet treats. No Meet-Up would be complete without plenty of photo opps! The Three Caballeros and Mickey and Minnie made appearances in their fiesta best. Even Goofy and Pluto were there, donning their Disney Festival of Holidays attire. Did you join us for the Meet-Up? View the full article

As you may already know, we were front and center at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Gingerbread House this morning! Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House And although Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House is SUPER magical in and of itself, we were truly enchanted by this special new holiday treat being sold inside its snack shop! Check out the amazing Aurora Petit! Can you believe how stinkin’ adorable this thing looks? And it even comes with…. (drum roll, please!) a little fairy wand! WE’RE LIVING! Aurora Petit The Aurora Petit takes its icing inspiration from Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather! There’s a blue, pink, and green cake in every set resembling our favorite three fairies from Sleeping Beauty! The fairies also make a cameo appearance on the box that the Aurora Petit comes wrapped in. Aurora Petit Each little petit cake features a white chocolate bow. They look like perfectly wrapped Christmas presents to us! Aurora Petit The Aurora Petit is made of almond cake covered in fondant. Normally we’re not big fans of fondant, but we made an exception for the little Aurora Petit cakes and tried them anyways! Aurora Petit And we’re certainly happy we did! The moist cake was rich and almondy! Meanwhile, the layer of fondant coating was delicately thin, and didn’t take away from the flavor of the cake! Aurora Petit Check out the Aurora Petit for yourself at Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House snack shop –– and don’t forget to sample some of the other exclusive holiday goodies you’ll only find at the Grand Floridian this Christmas season, including the Smore’s Cookie, the new Snowman Donut, and the giant Cake Pop. Will you be swinging by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort this holiday season? Tell us about your Christmas vacation plans in the comments section below! Related posts: Disney World’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is NOW OPEN and It’s STUNNING! Review: This Holiday Treat Is GIVING US LIFE at Disney World! Review! This is Probs The BEST Cake Pop We’ve Ever Had in Disney World! View the full article

Whether you’ve taken up permanent residency one of the Disney parks’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or have been nervously counting down the days until Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is released (December 20th still feels like a lightyear away!) there’s an exciting collab happening in the cosmos that you need to know about! ©Coach X Star Wars Coming to us from a galaxy far, far away is this EPIC Star Wars x Coach Collection! It’s coming to the COACH outlet stores tomorrow, (YUP! OUTLET!!!) and there’s even a way to get early access to the collection today — but more on that in a sec! First, let’s take a peek at what COACH and Disney have been cookin’ up! The new offerings include many classic silhouettes, embellished with Star Wars phrases and accents! Just check out these adorable zipper pouches — btw, we’re totally OBSESSED with the ones that have Star Wars patches on them! ©Coach X Star Wars And there’s several backpacks and crossbody styles all well for hauling around all your lightsabers, droid parts, and kyber crystals, FYI! ©Coach X Star Wars It wouldn’t be a COACH collection without one of the brand’s most iconic offerings, the Town Tote in its signature canvas. ©Coach X Star Wars Meanwhile, the rest of the collection features apparel including shirts, shoes, jackets, and hoodies. We counted 99 pieces in this massive COACH X Star Wars collection! It’s huge! ©Coach X Star Wars The COACH X Star Wars will be in COACH Outlet stores starting tomorrow, but you can sign up online today for exclusive early access! And if you haven’t checked out the Le Creuset X Star Wars Collection yet, click here! Are you excited about the new COACH X Star Wars Collection? Let us know which pieces you’re hoping to get in the comments section below! Related posts: This ICY Danielle Nicole Frozen 2 Bag is Giving Us Major CHILLS!! Funko POP! Debuts New Disney Villains Makeup Line! GOODBYE MONEY! Disney and Colourpop Debut a Midnight Masquerade Collection of Makeup, Mugs, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve been wearing our stretchiest pants ’cause we’ve been snacking and sipping on some of the BEST holiday treats in Disney World! Toy Story Land Holiday Decor Christmastime has been in full swing with eats and treats popping up in places like Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs! And, although we enjoyed sooo many of the snacks we tried, these are the top ten that we fa-la-la-LOVED! We tasted 58 (!!!) different holiday offerings throughout Disney World for you guys. Buuuut, in no particular order, all we want for Christmas are these ten eats and treats! Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich Put down the candy canes! I repeat, put down the candy canes!! All your sweet peppermint dreams can be fulfilled with one bite of the Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks in Animal Kingdom.Vanilla ice cream with peppermint candy bits sits between two double chocolate cookies, one of which is dipped in red-swirled white chocolate. Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich This is actually a masterpiece. The cookies are soft compared to the crunch of the peppermint candy. While there was peppermint flavor is prominent, it’s balanced by rich chocolate and smooth vanilla. This is one of the best treats we’ve EVER had during the holidays, and we definitely think you should go try it (like right now). Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich Read our full Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich! Gingerbread Sundae You can find gingerbread all around Disney World, but Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom is the only place serving up the Gingerbread Sundae! The ice cream beauty features gingerbread soft serve topped with gingerbread pieces, whipped cream, and a Minnie Mouse waffle topper. Gingerbread Sundae The ice cream is so smooth and tastes just like gingerbread cookies!! All the gingerbread crumble on top (YUM!!!) makes the treat’s flavor even better. If you’re looking for a treat that’s not overly filling, but just right, then you gotta have one of these during the holiday season. Gingerbread Sundae Find out even more about the Gingerbread Sundae with our full review here! Kakamora Float While the Kakamora in Moana are violent thieves and pirates, the only “theft” with this float is how quickly it’s stolen our hearts! Aloha Isle, home of the delicious Dole Whip, is serving up the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party exclusive coconut soft-serve with pineapple juice, blue curaçao syrup, and a chocolate Kakamora cake pop for guests to try during the event. Kakamora Float Although we love ourselves a good Dole Whip, we’d choose the Kakamora Float every day instead! While the flavor of the coconut soft-serve is creamy, the tartness from the pineapple juice and citrus flavors from the blue curaçao really come through. And, you get a little chocolate cake pop on top of everything to make the Kakamora Float MORE refreshing!! Kakamora Float Travel to Aloha Isle with us for our full review of the Kakamora Float! Orange Bird Christmas Another Mickey’s Very Merry exclusive is flying into Sunshine Terrace in the shape of the (super cute) Orange Bird Christmas! The citrus almond cream cake is surrounded by orange-scented white chocolate mousse, an orange curd filling, a candied “orange peel,” buttercream leaves, and a white chocolate Orange Bird piece. An Orange Bird Christmas This treat is citrus-y, light, and DELICIOUS! The balance of the simple white chocolate mousse and almond cream cake with the orange curd and candied orange peel makes our tastebuds sing like Orange Bird himself!! We only can hope they’ll bring this treat back after the holidays. Y’know, just without the Santa hat! An Orange Bird Christmas Flap your wings on over to our full review of the Orange Bird Christmas treat! Peppermint Bubble Waffle Did someone say bubble waffle?? AristoCrepes in Disney Springs is the home of the airy and crunchy bubble waffle and now it has created the Peppermint Bubble Waffle for Christmas! The classic bubble waffle is topped with lots of mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and peppermint bark. Peppermint Bubble Waffle What we love most about this dessert is the fact that there is an equal amount of softness and crunch! The peppermint flavor from the mint ice cream and peppermint bark go beautifully together, and the bubble waffle adds a tasty finish to each bite. This treat is big enough to share, so you don’t have to worry about being a lil too stuffed while you hit up the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs! Peppermint Bubble Waffle See our FULL Peppermint Bubble Waffle review here! Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart While lunch box tarts aren’t really anything new at Woody’s Lunch Box, the Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart is a holiday treat you don’t want to miss out on! Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart The flaky crust is so buttery that it basically melts in your mouth. And, that cinnamon-apple filling?? It’s the PERFECT combination of sweet and spice (and everything nice!). If you’re wanting to try something different from all the gingerbread and peppermint, head over to Toy Story Land for this bb! Inside the Lunch Box Tart Check out our full Cinnamon-Apple Lunch Box Tart review here! Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone So, while we’ve been awe-struck by all the Christmas decorations in the parks right now, you can actually EAT one of them too! Jk, jk, but the Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone sure looks like something right off one of our Christmas trees at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone The “pinecone” is made with chocolate mousse and sits a praline “leaf.” The chocolate mousse is rich, soft, and incredible. We could eat a whole jar of this alone by the fireplace with a spoon (sounds like a great evening to us!). The praline is crunchy and nutty, which adds a lovely twist to the flavor of the treat. And, there’s even a lil surprise of chocolate cake in the praline (yaaaas!). Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone cross-section Fall in love with the Chocolate Chesnut Pinecone with our full review! Gaston’s Cheese Dipper “My, what a guy, that Gaston!” And, Gaston’s Tavern is housing the tastiest beer-cheese dip with smoked bacon bits and breadstick antlers. But, while he uses antlers in all of his decorating, this snack is a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party exclusive. Gaston’s Cheese Dipper Seriously, we could go on and on about our favorite cheesy snacks in the parks, and Gaston’s Cheese Dipper has definitely made the list. It’s so good that we would eat it every day if we could!! Plus, it’s super shareable, so you can gather the townsfolk (or just your family and friends) to snack on it. Just don’t eat four dozen eggs immediately afterward. (; Gaston’s Cheese Dipper See why the Gaston’s Cheese Dipper hit the spot here! Holiday Turkey Burger Another non-dessert holiday item on this list? Wait, what?? Yeah, the Holiday Turkey Burger is so good at D-Luxe Burger that it had to make its way onto our top ten! The turkey patty is topped with fried butternut squash risotto, mozzarella pearls, bacon-cranberry jam, lettuce, tomato, and served on a parker house roll. Holiday Turkey Burger Okay, we were sold the second we realized the fried squash had cheese INSIDE of it! (Ugh, how can D-Luxe be so good at everything?!) The bacon-cranberry jam has a hint of tartness compared to the juicy turkey burger patty. We really might eat this for our Christmas dinner, you guys! Holiday Turkey Burger See what else we tried…and loved at D-Luxe along with our full Holiday Turkey Burger review here! Giant Cake Pop This yuletide treat is brand-spankin’ new to Disney World’s holiday snack scene, but it definitely made quite an impression on us! We’re calling it a Giant Cake Pop because it’s round and cakey, but it takes the cake for being the LARGEST cake pop we’ve ever seen! Giant Cake Pop We found the Giant Cake Pop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Gingerbread House snack shop this morning during its ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. This tasty treat consists of a tennis ball-sized serving of rich, moist chocolate cake (we’re NOT exaggerating — that’s how BIG this thing is!) It’s so delightfully fudgy and delicious, that we’ll be dreaming about it for a long time, and heading back to the Grand Floridan before the end of the holiday season to grab it again! Giant Cake Pop See our full GIANT Cake Pop review here! After looking at all those treats, we might have to do a dessert crawl in Disney World! ‘Tis the holiday season, you know. (; What Christmas eat or treat in Disney World is your favorite this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! REVIEW: Elsa’s Magical Macarons Are Enchanting Our Tastebuds in Disney World! View the full article

For some things in life that are truly DELICIOUS, sometimes there are no words… Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Today we spotted a few new treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian’s Resort & Spa’s Gingerbread House snack shop this morning, and one thing is for sure… this one is easily one of the BEST holiday snacks we’ve tried at Disney World this Christmas season! For purposes of discussion, we’ll be referring to the aforementioned holiday treat as a Giant Cake Pop! — because in all honesty, we’re not really sure how else to describe the cakey-yumminess-on-a-stick that this strange Christmas goodie is! Giant Cake Pop Our reluctance to call it a cake pop stems from it being roughly the size of a tennis ball! We’re not even sure if we’ve ever seen a cake pop this BIG in our lives! Giant Cake Pop But it’s sooooo good! We were swooning over the rich, fudgy chocolate cake that the Giant Cake Pop consists of. It’s incredibly moist and GOOD! Seriously, this big guy is the cake pop of our dreams! Giant Cake Pop Check out the Giant Cake Pop for yourself at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for yourself! They’re slangin’ ’em at the Gingerbread House sweet shop in the lobby along with their new Snowman Donut, Aurora Petit, and a returning favorite from last year, the S’mores Cookie! Which holiday treats will you be snacking on at Disney World this year? Tell us about which goodies your most excited about trying in the comments section below! Related posts: Review: This Holiday Treat Is GIVING US LIFE at Disney World! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! View the full article

For nearly 50 years, the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has been an essential part of the magic and legacy at Walt Disney World Resort. The ranch is home to “The Happiest Horses on Earth,” who receive the very best care from a team of ranch hands, veterinarians, blacksmiths and nutritionists. Many hooves make up this happy family, including a variety of breeds, such as Quarter Horse, Percheron, Paint, Gypsy Vanner, Clydesdale, Belgian, Appaloosa, Arabian and Shetland ponies. By spring 2020, Tri-Circle-D Ranch will be transformed with a beautiful new barn and pasture area. The Cast have put much thought and care into preserving the heritage of the ranch, packing up items to take with them to the new facility. Everyone is eager to have an updated and even larger space to care for the horses, just steps away from the old barn. As the sun sets on this chapter of Tri-Circle-D Ranch, we look forward to its bright future and many memories to come. The Cast at Fort Wilderness, and even a couple of our ponies, recently signed a beam that will go into the new barn. Looking for an opportunity to see “The Happiest Horses on Earth” on your next visit to Walt Disney World Resort? Check out the pony and horseback trail ride opportunities, or look into a carriage or sleigh ride. You can also spot them in Magic Kingdom Park for some parades and the Main Street Trolley show. To learn more about horses and many of the other animals in our care, visit DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa celebrated its annual Gingerbread House display in its lobby this morning’s during its grand opening ceremony! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House And while our eyes feasted on the stunning masterpiece crafted by Disney’s super-talented pastry chefs, we couldn’t wait to see what goodies would be available at the snack shop — nestled INSIDE the Gingerbread House! While we couldn’t get over the vast selection of this year’s snack shop, here’s one fella we just had to meet (and subsequently eat, of course!) Allow us to introduce you to the new Snowman Donut at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Snowman Donut This sweet holiday treat is a glazed chocolate chip pumpkin-flavored donut with piped buttercream for his nose and chocolate chips for his eyes and mouth! Snowman Donut Our friend Frosty was seriously PACKING some major chocolate chip action! “There must have been some magic in that old tophat he found” because this donut was super moist and DELICIOUS! It was a lot thicker and breadier than a traditional yeast donut, but tasted SO GOOD. We’re giving it FIVE SNOWFLAKES! Snowman Donut If you’re at the Magic Kingdom this holiday season, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is just a quick monorail ride away! And while aboard, you can even check out Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Gingerbread Castle inspired by Elsa’s Frozen ice castle on your way to meet the Snowman Donut! Does your family enjoy seeing the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House each year? Tell us about your Disney World Christmas traditions in the comments section below! Related posts: Disney World’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is NOW OPEN and It’s STUNNING! Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! View the full article

This past weekend, “Frozen 2” voice actors Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad gathered at Disneyland park as we kicked off the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The festive quartet surprised park-goers awaiting the “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular with a warm welcome. We caught up with Kristen, Idina, Jonathan and Josh near Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle where they shared their favorite Disneyland memories and family holiday traditions. Check out the video below! For a limited time, Disney California Adventure park guests can enjoy a special look at “Frozen 2” prior to seeing “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion.” At Walt Disney World Resort, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can catch a sneak peek of the epic new adventure as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction. In Disney’s new adventure, “Frozen 2,” Elsa sets out together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, on a dangerous but remarkable journey to discover why she was born with magical powers. The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Elsa once feared her powers were too much for the world. Now, she must hope they are enough. Disney’s “Frozen 2” arrives in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2019. View the full article

Can you imagine having a piece of Disney history on display in your house?! Disneyland Park Map ©Van Eaton Galleries Well, now you can make that dream a reality! This December, the History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World auction will offer a collection of more than 1,500 collectible relics from Disney history! The History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World auction will take place December 7th and 8th, 2019 at the Van Eaton Galleries in California. Prospective buyers will be able to bid for historic props, posters, and memorabilia from the Disney parks, including an original animatronic Small World Doll, a PeopleMover ride vehicle, and a singing animatronic tiki bird from the Enchanted Tiki Room!! How cool! Haunted Mansion Art ©Van Eaton Galleries The auction for Disneyland memorabilia will take place Saturday, December 7, 2019, starting at 10 AM PST, while the Disney World memorabilia auction will take place Sunday, December 8, 2019, starting at 10 AM PST. ©Van Eaton Galleries BUT WAIT – if you can’t bid on any of the items yourself, you can still take a peek at these rare collectibles! From November 12, 2019 – December 6, 2019 the gallery will be hosting a Public Exhibition, giving the public the change to view these amazing pieces of history for themselves! Disneyland Hotel ©Van Eaton Galleries Exhibition hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM to 4 PM (closed November 28 & 29, 2019 for Thanksgiving). A History of Disneyland and Disney World Catalog ©Van Eaton Galleries Ahead of the event, you can check out some of the items that will be up for auction on the Van Eatons Galleries website! Will you be checking out the exhibition?! If you could bid on any of these collectibles, which would you pick? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Disney Food Round-Up: January 31, 2010 Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 14, 2010 MORE Disney Designer Ears Dates Released — Haunted Mansion, Tiki Room, Hipster Mickey, and MORE! View the full article

May the Force Be With…your hair? Lightsaber Hair Sticks A new accessory has landed at the Legends of Hollywood Store in Hollywood Studios, and we think it might be the most unexpected piece of merch we’ve seen all day! But do we kind of love them…yes! We spotted these Lightsaber Hair Sticks today, which appear to be two lightsaber sticks you can use as a fun hair accessory! Lightsaber Hair Sticks The set comes with both a blue and red lightsaber, so you can embrace both the light AND dark side of the force! Lightsaber Hair Sticks What lightsaber would be complete without a unique hilt to top it off? Lightsaber Hair Sticks We’ve seen lightsaber churros and you can even make your very own at Savi’s Workshop, but we never thought they’d end up in our hair! You can bring some galactic style to your ‘do with the Lightsaber Hair Sticks, available for $15.99 at the Legends of Hollywood Store in Hollywood Studios. What do you think of this new piece of Star Wars merch? Would you wear the Lightsaber Hair Sticks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? NEW Porg Shoulder Plush Flaps Its Way Into Disney World! Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! View the full article

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – As part of its commitment of more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas, Disney announced it has teamed up with three leading disaster relief and recovery organizations – the American Red Cross, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and All Hands and Hearts. “We know the road to recovery is long and difficult for many people in The Bahamas, and we remain committed to helping them put their lives back together,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “From providing food and supplies, to supporting children and rebuilding schools, the collective efforts of these agencies should bring much-needed relief to our friends and neighbors in the islands.” The American Red Cross continues to provide critical aid to those recovering in The Bahamas. Disney has provided $250,000 to support the organization’s on-the-ground relief efforts, including the delivery of food staples and basic construction materials. Disney has also encouraged its employees to contribute financially to the American Red Cross to help further support these immediate needs. Eligible employees’ donations were matched through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts program, dollar for dollar. Hurricane Dorian forced thousands of residents to evacuate the island. One of the biggest priorities has been for children to return to school. Disney Cruise Line has a long history of supporting education efforts throughout The Bahamas and recognizes how important schooling is for children. Disney gave $250,000 in support of UNICEF’s efforts to help provide lifesaving supplies and psychosocial support for affected children and adolescents. In partnership with The Bahamas Ministry of Education, UNICEF is working to register approximately 10,000 displaced students in schools. Registered students will receive medical screenings, uniform and lunch assistance, referrals for counseling services and free bus transportation for social, sporting and extra-curricular activities. Over the last few months, Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members have worked diligently to provide immediate short-term relief to those impacted. Disney Cruise Line Cast Members assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on water, sanitation and hygiene for those impacted by natural disasters, poverty and homelessness. The Disney Dream delivered these kits to Nassau where they were distributed to shelters for hurricane evacuees from Abaco and Grand Bahama. Disney also donated food, water, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, generators and construction materials, which the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy delivered to points in Nassau and the Abaco Islands – as well as supplies that others have helped deliver to Grand Bahama. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line is supporting its Bahamian-based Crew Members who live in impacted areas. So far, Disney has provided an additional $500,000 in supplies and direct aid to affected employees. Additionally, as the community focuses on the long term plans for rebuilding, Disney has provided $500,000 to All Hands and Hearts to support the rebuilding of community schools in Abaco, home to many Bahamian-based Disney Cruise Line Crew Members. All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered disaster relief organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. For more information on The Walt Disney Company’s social responsibility efforts, visit TheWaltDisneyCompany.com. ### View the full article

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – As part of its commitment of more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas, Disney announced it has teamed up with three leading disaster relief and recovery organizations – the American Red Cross, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and All Hands and Hearts. “We know the road to recovery is long and difficult for many people in The Bahamas, and we remain committed to helping them put their lives back together,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “From providing food and supplies, to supporting children and rebuilding schools, the collective efforts of these agencies should bring much-needed relief to our friends and neighbors in the islands.” The American Red Cross continues to provide critical aid to those recovering in The Bahamas. Disney has provided $250,000 to support the organization’s on-the-ground relief efforts, including the delivery of food staples and basic construction materials. Disney has also encouraged its employees to contribute financially to the American Red Cross to help further support these immediate needs. Eligible employees’ donations were matched through the Disney Employee Matching Gifts program, dollar for dollar. Hurricane Dorian forced thousands of residents to evacuate the island. One of the biggest priorities has been for children to return to school. Disney Cruise Line has a long history of supporting education efforts throughout The Bahamas and recognizes how important schooling is for children. Disney gave $250,000 in support of UNICEF’s efforts to help provide lifesaving supplies and psychosocial support for affected children and adolescents. In partnership with The Bahamas Ministry of Education, UNICEF is working to register approximately 10,000 displaced students in schools. Registered students will receive medical screenings, uniform and lunch assistance, referrals for counseling services and free bus transportation for social, sporting and extra-curricular activities. Over the last few months, Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members have worked diligently to provide immediate short-term relief to those impacted. Disney Cruise Line Cast Members assembled more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on water, sanitation and hygiene for those impacted by natural disasters, poverty and homelessness. The Disney Dream delivered these kits to Nassau where they were distributed to shelters for hurricane evacuees from Abaco and Grand Bahama. Disney also donated food, water, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, generators and construction materials, which the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy delivered to points in Nassau and the Abaco Islands – as well as supplies that others have helped deliver to Grand Bahama. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line is supporting its Bahamian-based Crew Members who live in impacted areas. So far, Disney has provided an additional $500,000 in supplies and direct aid to affected employees. Additionally, as the community focuses on the long term plans for rebuilding, Disney has provided $500,000 to All Hands and Hearts to support the rebuilding of community schools in Abaco, home to many Bahamian-based Disney Cruise Line Crew Members. All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered disaster relief organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. For more information on The Walt Disney Company’s social responsibility efforts, visit TheWaltDisneyCompany.com. ### View the full article