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Season Greetings, y’all! Welcome to another roundup of What’s New in Disney Springs! Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Lace-up your ice skates as we get ready to take you on a trip around Disney Springs where we’ll be talking turkey, along with a bunch of other food news, and a few pieces of must-have merch we’ve spotted in this Disney World winter wonderland! There’s been a lot happening at Disney Springs this week including some a Santa-themed treat that makes us smile, a returning Pluto Popcorn Bucket from last year, and lots of seasonal eats to gobble on, so without further adieu, let’s start this sleigh ride! Food Update in Disney Springs Sprinkles For our first stop, we’re making a withdrawal from the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM! Sprinkles Cupcake ATM That’s because two new seasonal flavors have arrived! Check out the Sticky Toffee Cupcake — it’s a brand new Sprinkles cupcake which features a spiced pumpkin cake with house-made caramel, and it’s topped with date infused buttercream, crushed chocolate toffee crumbles, and finally, drizzled with caramel sauce! Sticky Toffee Cupcake, courtesy of Sprinkles Read our review of the Sticky Toffee Cupcake here! And a returning a favorite of ours — the Double-Stuffed Oreo Cupcake! This delish treat is a vanilla buttercream FILLED chocolate cupcake! It’s lined with an Oreo cookie crust and topped with vanilla frosting and an Oreo crumble rim. Oreo Double-Stuffed Cupcake Ghirardelli Remember those delicious, customizable Quake Shakes at Ghirardelli’s we told you about last month? Wellll, we saw at sign today advertising how you can make your own Pepperminty-version! Ghirardelli Peppermint Quake Shake Learn more about building your Quake Shake creation at Ghirardelli here! AristoCrepes At AristoCrepes they’re serving up TWO seasonal treats! The menu includes a visually-stunning red and green Cherry Jubilee… Aristocrepes Menu …and this ever-so tempting Peppermint Bubble Waffle! It’s a classic bubble waffle covered with a mound of mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and peppermint bark! Peppermint Bubble Waffle Read our review of the Peppermint Bubble Waffle here! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. B.B. Wolf’s is slanging some mean Turkey Sliders this holiday season — after all, he is BIG and BAD! Priced at $10.99, this dish features two sliders that come loaded with turkey patties, muenster, arugula, cranberry sauce, and a brown gravy on the side. Turkey Sliders Check out our review of B.B. Wolf’s Turkey Sliders here! Daily Poutine Meanwhile, the sweet aroma of Daily Poutine’s seasonal Turkey Poutine has drawn us over to its kiosk! This year’s version is sportin’ a new name — the Gobbler Poutine! It’s made with turkey, gravy, cranberry chutney, and cheese curds on fries! Holiday Turkey Poutine Read our review of the Daily Poutine’s Turkey Poutine here! Amorette’s Patisserie We were greeted by an assortment of tantalizing holiday goodies at Amorette’s Patisserie today! Feast your eyes on the Holiday Yule Log for $8 made with red velvet cake and spiced cream icing! Holiday Yule Log There was also this gorgeous Ornament Mouse Dome for $9 that looked pretty enough to be on our tree! It features a chocolate chiffon cake, with chocolate mousse, and marshmallow cream! Ornament Mousse Dome And the Holiday Petit for $18 is almost too beautiful to eat! It’s made with a chocolate chiffon cake, chocolate biscuit, cherry jam, cherry chantilly, dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate shavings! Holiday Petit Disney Springs Popcorn Carts At the various popcorn carts located throughout Disney Springs, a familiar fido had returned! That’s right — the beloved Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket from last year has returned! He was joined by the new-this-year light-up Peppermint Mickey Bottle Topper which we’d spotted earlier at Disneyland! Pluto Popcorn Bucket and Peppermint Mickey Bottle Topper We’re not sure how long these two holiday goodies will be hanging around, so better grab them fast if you’re wanting ’em! D-Luxe Burger D-Luxe is bringing some seriously good food to the holiday table this year. Current offerings to delight your Christmas time appetite are D-Luxe’s Peppermint Cookies ‘N Cream Milk Shake and a Holiday Turkey Burger! Peppermint Cookies ‘N Cream Milk Shake and a Holiday Turkey Burger Check out our review of D-Luxe’s Burger seasonal eats here! Vivoli il Gelato But we found the motherload of Disney Springs’ seasonal treats at Vivoli il Gelato! This Santa Waffle is soooo sweet — literally! We think the Big Guy would give this holiday two thumbs up! Vivoli Santa Waffle Read our review of the Santa Waffle here! The Turkey Sundae has also waddled back into Disney Springs! Don’t fret — he’s not actually made of turkey, but just looks like one! Turkey Sundae ©Disney Read more about the Turkey Sundae at Vivoli il Gelato’s here! Here’s where you’ll also be able to get an Ice Castle Shake… Ice Castle Shake And these other two adorable gelato novelties, the Gingerbread Man Shake and the Melting Snowman! Melting Snowman and Gingerbread Man Shake The Melting Snowman must like warm hugs like our friend Olaf! Although he’s in distress, he’s certainly adorable! Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company There’s a cornucopia of adorable new Mini Donuts at Joffrey’s including these tiny turkeys we’d like to hork down! Turkey Mini Donut Other flavors we spotted included espresso bean and blueberry! Disney Springs Bar Carts When scoping out the various bar carts throughout Disney Springs, we noticed you can add a little Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube to any beverage of your choice for $5! Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube We love how they make the festive season even merrier — and certainly BRIGHTER! Also, they remind us of our adorable Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper which we’re also SOOO totally in love with! Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail The Christmas Tree Trail has returned with snacks, snoap, photo-ops, music, and THEMED TREES! Christmas Tree Trail See the FULL 2019 Christmas Tree Trail here! You can grab a special holiday-themed Reusable Mug featuring phrases like “Happiest of Holidays,” They’re available for $4.25, plus the cost of a beverage. Christmas Tree Trail Reusable Mugs Read more about the Christmas Tree Trail Reusable Mugs here! We also saw the Mickey Snowman Ornament Mug for $15 was in stock! He’s such a jolly, happy soul — probably because he’s sportin’ an adorable set of Mickey ears! We originally spotted the Mickey Snowman Ornament last year, but we’re so happy he’s returned! Mickey Snowman Ornament Mug We also saw the Disney elves making up some fresh Candy Cane Cotton Candy at the Elforium! Cast Member Making Cotton Candy For more info on this year’s Christmas Tree Trail, click here! Polite Pig Polite Pig was our last foodie stop where we spotted these mouthwatering Apple Cinnamon Wings! Apple Cider Wings Dang, these puppies look SOOO tasty, and we always enjoy Polite Pig’s meaty offerings, so yeah, we’re pretty happy about these! Read MORE about the Apple Cinnamon Wings here! Merchandise Update in Disney Springs World of Disney While the parks have been flooded with holiday merchandise lately, this adorable Mickey Fleece-Lined Jacket for $69.99 has caught our eye today at World of Disney! It’s got decorative quilted Mickey shapes stitched all over it! Mickey Fleece-Lined Jacket And while we seriously want to wrap ourselves up in its fleece-lined coziness right now, we love the little pair of Mickey ears that accents its hood! It’s practical AND fashionable! Mickey Fleece-Lined Jacket Well, friends, that’s all for this installment of What’s New in Disney Springs — until next time! Keep warm and we’ll report back soon with more food, merchandise, and construction updates as soon as we spot ’em! Are you planning on visiting Disney Springs this holiday season? Let us know what you’re most excited about eating and doing at Disney Springs in the comments section! Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New in Disney Springs: BIG CHANGES, Mini Additions, New Stores, Construction Updates Plus Valentine’s and Easter Treats! View the full article

Supporting our active-duty military personnel and veterans is a tradition that began with our founders Walt and Roy Disney who both served their nation during World War I. And I am honored to continue that legacy at Walt Disney World today alongside my many fellow veteran cast members. March of 2012 was a special day in Disney history. It’s when we first introduced our company-wide Heroes Work Here initiative, which has since encouraged thousands of active-duty military personnel and veterans—like myself—to join the Disney team. And yesterday, to honor Veterans Day 2019, a few of these veterans were selected to represent the countless heroes among us by serving as Veterans of the Day at Magic Kingdom Park. From being honored as grand marshals ahead of the Festival of Fantasy parade to participating in our sunset flag retreat ceremony, veteran cast members Austin, Bryan and Marilyn gave us a salute to remember as thousands of guests joined us in thanking them for their sacrifice and service. To the many heroes who work here, heroes who visit here and heroes across the globe—we thank you for your service and hope you had a memorable Veterans Day! View the full article

Oh how we love those opening day Disneyland attractions. They’re like riding through history! Sleeping Beauty Castle Holiday Decor Amidst all the holiday news from Disneyland, we just got word that one of those opening day classics is going to get a little TLC in the form of a pretty hefty refurbishment. So which attraction is going to get a little bit of a pick-me-up? It’s the notoriously frightening yet lovable Snow White’s Scary Adventures! According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland has filed for a building permit with the city of Anaheim to undergo a $445,000 refurbishment on the classic dark ride in 2020. This doesn’t seem like a TON of money for an attraction refurbishment, so we’re interested to see what Disney does in terms of change and restoration. ©Disney The permit states that crews will “remove and replace show elements, install new structural beams, refurbish rock work and make electrical upgrades.” All that seems pretty behind the scenes but it does hopefully mean we’ll be enjoying the ride for years to come! But, one part of the permit makes us think we might see a few changes to the ride experience after the refurb. The permit mentions new projector platforms which could mean new lighting and visual effects on the ride. Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ll have to wait and see though! The refurbishment should take place in 2020 but there’s no word on when the ride will be closed or how long the work will take. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we find out! Click here for more BIG Disneyland news! 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!! What do you think of the refurb news at Snow White? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Here’s How To Get Exclusive Disney Commemorative Pins with the Play Disney Parks App! NEW Images of Rise of the Resistance Shared at D23 Expo 2019! We’re LOVING This Pop Socket Disney Snacks Phone Case Spotted in The Disney Parks! View the full article

Phew! You probably noticed but the holidays are HERE in Magic Kingdom! Main Street Christmas Tree We’ve been positively slammed this weekend covering all of the new holiday treats, decorations, and entertainment in Magic Kingdom. With Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starting up on November 8th, there’s been SO MUCH to see! Well, with the season officially in full swing in the park, we’re able to bring you a handful of other updates! Here’s everything new in food, construction, and merchandise in Magic Kingdom today. Magic Kingdom Food Update Main Street U.S.A. Even though the first BIG round of holiday treats has arrived, we’re still spotting some specialties as late arrivals. Check out this MASSIVE Large Holiday Mickey Krispy that you can grab at The Main Street Confectionary for $17.99. This would make a great gift for a loved one with a sweet tooth — or for yourself! Giant Holiday Krispy Treat Read more about the GIANT Mickey Rice Krispy here! Fantasyland We also spotted that Maurice’s Amazing Popping Machine has moved from its location outside of Be Our Guest to nearby at Storybook Treats. So, if you’re looking for that popcorn fix don’t fret when Maurice’s is missing! It’s right around the corner. Maurice’s Amazing Popping Machine Read more about this move here! Speaking of Be Our Guest, we spotted a little bit of a price increase on the dinner menu at the popular dining spot. The adult three-course dinner now costs $62 from $60 and the children’s meal is $37 from $36. Be Our Guest Dinner Tomorrowland Over at Joffrey’s Revive in Tomorrowland we found these mini Turkey Donuts! Um…. CUTE! Don’t these just make you want to gobble them up? Turkey Donuts Speaking of a Joffrey’s! Have you seen their S’mores donut?! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Tomorrowland Of course, we had to check in on the TRON Lightcycle Run Construction. The roof appears to be completely closed off on the main building now… TRON Construction …and the NEW exterior track is looking ship-shape! Tron Construction Read more about the TRON construction here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Main Street U.S.A. As for merchandise, we found a few new items around the park! We’ve spotted new Starbucks Tumblers in Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom so we’ve been keeping an eye out for a Magic Kingdom design. The last few times we were in Main Street Bakery, they were out of the tumblers but we spotted some in stock! Grab one for yourself for $24.99. Starbucks Tumbler At Main Street Emporium we found this limited release pin celebrating the Magical Christmas Day Parade for $15.99. Christmas Day Parade Pin Fantasyland At Big Top Souvenirs in Fantasyland, we spotted two new MagicBands! There’s this Lady and the Tramp MagicBand for $29.99… Lady and the Tramp MagicBand Aaaaaand this Yoda Lightsaber MagicBand for $24.99. Yoda MagicBand Take a closer look at these NEW MagicBands here! And be on the lookout for the slap bracelet MagicBands that have started appearing in the parks! Tomorrowland Finally at the (newly renamed?) Star Traders, we found the Walt Disney World version of that Fuzzy White Spirit Jersey we saw in Disneyland! This cozy jersey could be yours for $74.99. Fuzzy White Spirit Jersey There you have it! That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom today. We’ll keep you posted as more new treats, merch, and construction show up around the park! And don’t forget to check out the rest of the NEW items be sure to check out all of the NEW and returning treats available in Magic Kingdom for the holidays! Click here to read more about the holiday festivities in Magic Kingdom! Are you getting excited for the TRON coaster? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! You Can Get The Turkey Legs Where, When?!? What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Ariel Dolls, Aladdin Lamps, and MUCH MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! View the full article

Growing up, my favorite movie was Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” I loved the music, the thingamabobs, and above all else, Flounder, who to this day is still one of my favorite Disney characters. This is probably the ideal time for me to take a moment to thank my older siblings for letting me watch this movie over and over again on a loop during my entire childhood. It’s hard for me to believe, but this classic “tail” is approaching its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, I’m sharing my favorite Disney PhotoPass opportunities available around Walt Disney World Resort where Disney PhotoPass photographers can make you feel part of Ariel’s world. Take a voyage to Prince Eric’s Castle with the help of a Disney PhotoPass photographer and virtual backdrops at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs. Ask a photographer in Fantasyland to add one of Ariel’s undersea friends to your Magic Shot! Meet Ariel at her grotto. Pose with a dinglehopper at the Disney PhotoPass Studio inside of Sir Mickey’s. Commemorate your visit to Fantasyland with a photo in front of Prince Eric’s Castle. Life is the bubbles! Use your bubble wand to make any spot feel like it’s under the sea. Enjoy making a splash with these treasures during your next visit! View the full article

In the lexicon of Disney, there is probably no word more often paired with “Disney” than “Magic”—from the earliest short cartoons through the animated features, all the way to the name of a luxurious Disney Cruise Liner, “Disney” has long been associated with conjuring, spells, and enchantments. Around the world, Disney Parks are in the magic business daily, and within many of those enchanting locales, guests can find special shops and boutiques dedicated to sleight of hand, trickery, and illusion. On the opening day of Disneyland, a magic shop opened—but it’s probably not the one that you might think of. Not on Main Street, USA, but in Fantasyland, Merlin’s Magic Shop premiered adjacent to Sleeping Beauty Castle on July 17, 1955, under license to a firm called Taylor & Hume. “Taylor” was Merv Taylor, who had taught art, mechanical drawing, electric shop, and metal craft; but in 1940 a magician performing at his school took a broken prop to Merv to fix, which sparked his interest in magic. Taylor combined a new passion for stage illusion and his manufacturing expertise to pioneer the making of high-quality stage magician’s props. “Taylor is a former Los Angeles schoolteacher who became interested in magic and left his school work [sic] to build the largest magic manufacturing plant in the world,” a contemporary news article said. Taylor worked in cutting edge materials such as stainless steel and acrylic Plexiglas (he’s said to be the first to apply these materials to such a craft), and in 1948 he added a retail magic store to his Merv Taylor Magic Company manufacturing shop in North Hollywood. It’s said that Walt Disney himself approached Merv Taylor in 1955 and asked him to be part of Disneyland. Taylor teamed up with his brother, Bud Taylor, and businessman James Hume, and together they created Merlin’s Magic Shop. Disney Legend Steve Martin returns to his roots at the Main Street Magic Shop in Disneyland. © DisneyLocated in a picturesque Tudor cottage in the courtyard of Sleeping Beauty Castle, much of the inventory reflected what had been successful at Taylor’s original shop—rubber masks, practical jokes and “gags” like comical teeth, false eyelashes, a “severed finger,” a “third eye,” and one item that earned the affection of a young employee named Steve Martin, an “arrow through the head.” Martin remembered the goony prop joke that became a trademark during his early stand-up days, “The arrow-through-the-head was a thing we used to sell at Disneyland. It was just so silly. It was like anti-comedy.” Martin spent three years at Merlin’s Magic Shop in Fantasyland. There, he participated in another of the shop’s well-remembered features, demonstrating the packaged magic tricks and practical joke items on sale. Martin recalls that he learned all the tricks, and collected all the jokes, writing down every gag. “I knew every nook and cranny of the shop,” he says. The Fantasyland location was so successful that when the Disneyland Hotel officially opened in 1956, Taylor & Hume opened a toy and trick shop (along with sundries and liquor!), called Taylor & Hume’s Magicland. The Long Beach [California] Independent reported on August 24, 1956, that “Magicland Toy Shop and Disneyland Sundries are operated by James A. Hume and Merv Taylor. Hume is the owner of the Palm Springs Music Co., the North Shore Club in Tahoe and the Hunter Shop in Palm Springs.” Inside the Park, Main Street Magic Shop opened in 1957 (replacing the Wonderland Music Shop), offering similar merchandise and in-person demonstrations of hand magic and illusion tricks, as well as comic patter and performance from the cast members, like its Fantasyland precursor. The July 28, 1977 issue of the Disneyland Line employee newsletter described the “quaint, cozy specialty shop” where “Shelf upon mysterious shelf filled with such oddities as joy buzzers, garlic taffy, dribble glasses and rubber masks attract the wandering eyes of visitors to the shop—and sometimes the wandering fingers of some of the more youthfully enthusiastic guests!” A 1968 view of the Main Street Magic Shop at Disneyland. Note the Sam McKim “Fun Map” on the wall at left. © Disney In 1959, Merv Taylor sold his magic business in Los Angeles to the venerable Owen Brothers (tracing its origins to 1891, Owen Magic is still in business today) and the rights to some of his apparatus, in order to focus solely on his Disneyland locations. The Taylor & Humes Disneyland leases expired beginning in 1965, and Merv Taylor passed away in 1974. Merlin’s Magic Shop in Fantasyland closed in January of 1983, when it became the Briar Rose Cottage (and over the years has housed Mickey’s Christmas Chalet, Villain’s Lair, and the Castle Heraldry Shoppe), while the Main Street Magic Shop has remained to this day. By the time Walt Disney World was being conceived in the late 1960s, the attraction and merchandise mix at Magic Kingdom Park was, to a large degree, influenced by “tried and true” elements of Disneyland, and the understanding that new guests would want to see many of the familiar components that had made the Anaheim park such a worldwide phenomenon. The Main Street Magic Shop at Disneyland has been a popular tenant at 102 East Main Street since 1957. © Disney Thus, on opening day in 1971, the House of Magic was an occupant of Main Street, U.S.A. located on the Northwest Block between the Penny Arcade and Tobacco Shop. The street façade architectural and color styling had a somewhat sinister “Gothic Revival” feel, the mansard roofline evoked a Charles Addams vibe suitable to the mysterious merchandise within. As its Disneyland precursor had, the House of Magic sold cards, hand tricks, masks, puzzles, and “gags.” Cast members bantered as they performed various hand magic and demonstrated products for sale. In addition to the lighter fare, House of Magic had some fascinating and mystical variety merchandise, including plaster skulls and tombstones, highly-detailed and frequently rather grisly “movie quality” masks, as well as the “party” style rubber head masks made famous by Don Post Studios, such as the “Old Man,” “Witch,” “Clown” or the uncharitably-named “Goof.” The House of Magic closed on March 19, 1995. Its exterior was remodeled and its interior was absorbed into the Main Street Athletic Club. But in a turn of events appropriate to its mysterious identity, in 2017 the street façade was magically returned to its 1971 roots, complete with its signage promising “Tricks” and “Puzzles.” While the interior remains an extension of the Emporium, window displays and occasional merchandise selections celebrate the sorcery of the appearances and disappearances so often associated with magical locales. Demonstrations and illusions always draw an appreciative audience in the Magic Shop at Tokyo Disneyland. © DisneyWorld Bazaar at Tokyo Disneyland bears a strong resemblance to Main Street U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park—including a Magic Shop with the same architectural façade, but with the simple medallion marquee reading “Magic Shop,” and graphic signage that promises “Novelties,” “Puzzles” and “Illusions.” The interior merchandise and cast member demonstrations echo the classic Disneyland model, while the official guide material teases, “Enter the mysterious looking doorway if you want to learn to do magic like Mickey in “Fantasia.” This shop is full of magic tricks, props, and other items to turn you into a master magician. Don’t miss the live magic trick demonstrations!” Tucked away in Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Castle) in Disneyland Paris, guests will happen upon a quaint cottage, home of Merlin l’Enchanteur. In this rustic hut of the famous wizard, shoppers can browse magic-themed gift items, including “medieval” relics, objets d’art in delicate glass and etched crystal, and enchanting jewelry, as well as observing the fine craft of artisan glassware being made. Within the cottage is a discreet passage that descends into a foreboding cavern with a fearsome reptilian prisoner. Merlin is a world traveler, with homes in Paris and here in Hong Kong—and who knows where else? © DisneyA similarly-themed store can be found next to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland, although not specifically a “magic shop,” Merlin’s Treasures, a quaint cottage tucked into the coziest corner of Fantasyland promises a place “where wizards of every age can discover spell-binding souvenirs and all sorts of magical merchandise!” Disney Parks are daily reminders of the magic inherent in the Disney experience, and over the years, some unique locations within those destinations have allowed guests to see, experience, and even take home some “tangible magic.” View the full article

On our recent trip through Fantasyland at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we noticed something was out of place! Be Our Guest Restaurant And the ominous clouds looming over the Beast’s Castle only added to our growing sense unease! Alas! We discovered the source of our unrest when we stumbled upon the spot where we’ve always known Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine to be! And it was strangely VACANT! Where had Maurice and his delicious popcorn run off to? Maybe he’d finally had enough of “this provincial life?“ Where Maurice’s Popcorn Cart Used to Be But luckily Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine hadn’t traveled far — it’s currently located across from Storybook Treats as you make your approach to Be Our Guest Resturant! Maurice’s Popcorn Cart at Its New Location While we’re not sure if this is a permanent change, Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine may have relocated to make more space for the Gaston meet and greet has recently been taking place under the awning of Bonjour! Village Gifts. He’s roughly the size of a barge, after all, so he probably appreciates the extra elbow room! And he’s even sportin’ a new costume these days! Gaston Meet and Greet Check out the details on Gaston’s new outfit here! Check out the Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine’s new location for yourself next time you’re strolling by Fantasyland — and don’t forget to stop by Gaston’s Tavern for one of our favorite Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party treats, Gaston’s Cheese Dippers! He uses antlers in all of his decorating, and as it turns out, a few of his recipes too — (see what we mean here!) Will you be stopping by Fantasyland to say “Happy Holidays!” to Gaston? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! Review: Magic Kingdom’s NEW Cherry and Pistachio Frozen Hot Chocolate Float! View the full article

It’s the dawn of a new era at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Walt and Mickey Partners Statue We first reported back a few months ago when the changes in presidential leadership were announced. Well guess what! Those leaders are now in place! Rebecca Campbell, who was the most recently “president of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for the company’s direct-to-consumer and international segment” now oversees the entire Disneyland Resort. We’re excited to see how she handles upcoming changes and additions to the parks like Avengers Campus, which is set to open next year. Rebecca Campbell ©Disney Josh D’Amaro, who most recently served as president of the Disneyland Resort, has taken over the position at Walt Disney World. We also cannot wait to see what he does in terms of overseeing the Epcot transformation, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tron, and so much more! Josh D’Amaro on Instagram It’s an exciting time for both parks and we wish them the best of luck! What are your thoughts on this change in leadership? Let us know below! Related posts: You’ve GOT to See the NEW Tumbler at Disney Starbucks Locations! Preview: Creepy, Spooky, OOGIE BOOGIE Souvenirs Coming to Disney for Halloween 2018! ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks We’re chatting about party exclusive entertainment and treats, the BRAND new fireworks, and ALL of our returning favorites. And we’ve got all the NEED-to-know details on the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 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: What you’re going to do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Related posts: DFB Video: What Disney Cast Members Wish You Knew Before You Come to Disney World DFB Video: 16 IMPORTANT Things You’ll Forget To Do Before You Go To Disney World DFB Video: Secrets About My Disney Experience View the full article

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We’ve already shared with you the yummy seasonal offerings to be found on The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. Clause-Mo In addition to the beautifully themed trees, there are also specialty food and beverage kiosks throughout the trail serving exclusive goodies! We’ve seen frozen egg nog and Mrs. Claus Churro bites, but on a recent visit, they are now offering reusable mugs! Featuring phrases like “Happiest of Holidays,” these mugs are available for $4.25, plus the cost of a beverage. Christmas Tree Trail Refillable Mugs The Mickey Snowman Cup is also available and comes with your choice of Noelle’s Cherry Holiday Slushie or Elf Polly’s Green Apple Slushie. The souvenir mug is priced at $15.00, and includes the slushie. Snowman Mug Both of these mugs are available, while supplies last, from Noelle Kringle’s Cafe on the Christmas Tree Trail. What are you most excited for during the holidays at Disney Springs? Let us know below! Related posts: You NEED to See This Crazy Sundae at Disney Springs! What’s New in Disney Springs — New Churro Carts, Phone Cases, and Menu Changes!! Review! INSANE Leaning Tower of Doughnuts in Disney Springs View the full article

The 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts will run from January 17 – February 24, 2020, celebrating culinary, visual, and performing arts. 2019 Festival of the Arts Passport One way the Festival celebrates the Performing Arts is through the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which features Broadway performers singing beloved numbers from Disney Musicals. And today, we have the Concert Lineup AND some Dining Package information! Among the pairs of artists are Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White, Heidi Blickenstaff and Gavin Lee, Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey, Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland. Disney on Broadway See the full Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup with dates here! Performances will take place at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM daily from January 17 to February 24, 2020. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages pairs a breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a participating Epcot restaurant with guaranteed seating at one of the three concerts held that same day. Restaurant choices currently include Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room and Biergarten Restaurant. Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room See the full list of restaurants —with package prices — here! Dining Packages will be available for booking starting November 14th. You can book online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to also call Member Services at (800) 800-9800. But even though booking does not begin until November 14th, you can find the full list of prices on our Disney on Broadway Dining Package page now! And guests using the Disney Dining Plan, please note that Dining Packages require 2 table service credits. Visit our Disney on Broadway Concert Series Page for full information! And be sure to check out our Epcot International Festival of the Arts page, where we will continue to share all of the festival details and information as the BIG event draws closer! Which performers are your booking a trip to see? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check It Out! runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Medals Revealed! ANOTHER Performer Has Been Added to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup! Discount News! Mid-Day Magic Tickets Announced for Disney World View the full article

Shipping items to Shades of Green can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to Shades of Green. You can mail them yourself, or have your purchases from Amazon […] The post Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World in 2020 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort will host an “Afternoon with an Artist” at Reunion Station on Nov. 17 from 2-6 p.m. The complimentary event will allow Members and guests to meet Disney artist Michelle St. Laurent while enjoying a sparkling wine toast and passed hors d’oeuvres. If you’ve visited the Epcot International Festival of the Arts or an Art of Disney shop on property, you’re likely to recognize the colorful, timeless style of this popular artist, who says that, through her work, she aspires, “to recreate the classic Disney magic, which allows each of us to be a kid again.” Inspired by Italian Renaissance painters Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci at a young age, Michelle made it her goal to become a Disney artist when her family moved to Florida at the age of 16. She worked at Magic Kingdom Park throughout high school then attended the Art Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, majoring in Advertising and Design. With years of experience under her belt working as a scenic artist for theme parks and production companies, Michelle achieved her goal of becoming a Disney artist when she began painting for the Disney Galleries in 1998. For the past decade, Michelle has created artwork for Disney Theme Park Merchandise and special events as part of Disney Design Group. Michelle’s art will be available for purchase during this special event. No advance reservations are required. View the full article

Winter is on the horizon, but Florida’s sunny weather makes Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon a perfect vacation destination all year round. In addition to a unique food menu, Typhoon Lagoon serves a variety of colorful frozen cocktails. Take a look at these five Instagram-worthy drinks from Walt Disney World Resort and the perfect meals to compliment them. Which one will you try first? 1. Typhoon Tilly Miss Tilly, the iconic ship perched atop Typhoon Lagoon’s Mount Mayday, is the inspiration behind her namesake frozen cocktail: Typhoon Tilly. Available at Let’s Go Slurpin’, Typhoon Tilly is the perfect mixture of tropical flavors such as piña colada, blue curacao, midori, crème de banana and white rum. Perfect Pairing: Cuban Burger 2. Blue Typhoon Colada Do you like Piña Coladas? Typhoon Lagoon puts a fresh new twist on the classic cocktail with its Blue Typhoon Colada. Served with white rum, blue raspberry syrup and a festive umbrella, the Blue Typhoon Colada is as photogenic as it is delicious. Visit Leaning Palms to try it for yourself! Perfect Pairing: Seasonal Plant Based Salad 3. Pink Surf When life gives you lemons, make frozen strawberry lemonade. Also served at Leaning Palms, The Pink Surf is offered in both non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties. This rosy-colored drink is a fun treat that speaks to the surf culture at Typhoon Lagoon. Perfect Pairing: Plant Based Picadillo Rice Bowl 4. Tropical Storm As the legend goes, Typhoon Lagoon was once home to a pristine resort before a tropical storm transformed it into the beloved water park it is today. The Tropical Storm frozen cocktail draws inspiration from Typhoon Lagoon’s origin. With refreshing fruit and lemonade flavors, you can try it with or without alcohol at Leaning Palms! Perfect Pairing: Churros 5. Typhoon Trio When it comes to drinks at Walt Disney World, the many mouthwatering menu options can make deciding what to order a fun challenge. The Typhoon Trio combines three of Typhoon Lagoon’s signature frozen cocktails and is the ideal solution for indecisiveness. Head over to Let’s Go Slurpin’ to experience our piña colada, Typhoon Tilly and strawberry daiquiri in one colorful beverage. Perfect Pairing: Island Crunch Chicken Sandwich Planning your winter escape to Walt Disney World Resort? Make sure to add the Disney Water Parks to your travel itinerary and check out the Water Parks Annual Pass to enjoy Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon for a full year! View the full article

Today marks the launch of Disney+ in the U.S., the ultimate streaming destination for content from our biggest brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. From “Moana” to “Toy Story,” “Captain Marvel” to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Disney+ offers some of the best stories in the world, all in one place. Check out our top three ways to celebrate the launch of Disney+ at Disney Parks and in your own home: 1. It’s a Disney+ wonderland for guests visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida: Celebrate Disney+’s holiday comedy “Noelle,” starring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader at the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail. This year, the trail is getting an overlay inspired by “Noelle” including a DJ dance party, themed food and beverage, merchandise offerings, costume displays, photo ops and much more! You won’t want to miss the new Disney+ kiosk located in the Town Center where you can subscribe in person and learn more. And for those Star Wars fans, check out a variety of products inspired by “The Mandalorian” including an exclusive MagicBand now available at the following locations: World of Disney in Disney Springs Keystone Clothiers, Star Wars Launch Bay and Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios MouseGear at Epcot Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park 2. Continue your Disney+ celebration when visiting the Disneyland Resort in California: Embrace your inner bounty hunter and get an up-close look at props and production memorabilia from “The Mandalorian” at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland park. Don’t forget to check out the latest merchandise inspired by “The Mandalorian” available now at: The Star Trader, Star Wars Launch Bay and Emporium at Disneyland park Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park Get’cha head in the game with an exclusive sneak peek of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” at the Tomorrowland Theater in Disneyland park now through Dec. 12. Visit the new Disney+ kiosk located by the Disney Home in the Downtown Disney District to learn more and subscribe in person. 3. Not only does Disney+ feature some of the most beloved stories in the world, but it also introduces some new stories, including a few inspired by Disney Parks: “The Imagineering Story” takes you behind the scenes of the Disney Parks dream in this all-new original series that inspires you to “keep moving forward.” “One Day at Disney” delves into the essence of what it’s like to work at The Walt Disney Company in a full-length original documentary and 52 short-form episodes. After you binge your favorite films, see them come to life at Disney Parks with Woody, Buzz and friends at play in Toy Story Land or even join the First Order and Kylo Ren at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. For more information, visit DisneyPlus.com and let me know in the comments below what you are planning on streaming first! View the full article

What’s not to love about the Florida inspired spot that celebrates all things barbecue and bourbon? We’re talking The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. The Polite Pig You know we can’t resist the Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs washed down with a cocktail! The next level counter-service spot is offering up two seasonal offerings to their already stellar lineup of modern barbecue. Their Holiday Eats & Treats menu is featuring Apple Cinnamon Glazed Wings and the return of Maple Bourbon Eggnog. Holiday Eats and Treat Menu The Chicken Wings are in a sweet and smoky Apple Spice Glaze. Priced at $13.00, this is a welcome departure from the classic preparation of wings. Chicken Wings The Polite Pig offers an extensive Bourbon list and the drinks here are consistently fantastic. Their seasonal offering in the booze department is a Maple Bourbon Eggnog with a cinnamon sugar rim and topped with a Luxardo cherry. Bourbon Eggnog These offerings should only be here through December so head to the Polite Pig in Disney Springs! Remember, you can also mobile order directly from their website! What do you think of these new seasonal offerings from The Polite Pig? Let us know below! Related posts: Review and Pics: We’re OBSESSED with This NEW Holiday Burger in Disney Springs! Review! Turkey Trot to Disney Springs for These NEW Delish Sliders! Maple Bourbon Eggnog at Disney Springs’ The Polite Pig Through December! View the full article

You know that wonderful smell of a turkey being cooked in the oven for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Christmas Tree Trail It’s one of the best smells around for the holidays!! We still have to wait a bit longer until we can feast on some Thanksgiving dinner at places like Raglan Road and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. Buuut, you get your turkey on NOW with the latest snack in Disney World! The turkey poutine has made its return again this year at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs! Daily Poutine Holiday Vibes Although we’ve previously seen this dish called the Holiday Turkey Poutine… Holiday Turkey Poutine …this year’s version has a new name, Gobbler Poutine! It’s made with turkey, gravy, cranberry chutney, and cheese curds on fries. It still looks soooo good!! (We’ll take three.) Gobbler Poutine You can dig into the turkey poutine for $9.99 without tax for the holidays! Looking for more savory holiday options? Then be sure to check out our reviews of the new holiday burger and turkey sliders in Disney Springs! Have you tried the Gobbler Poutine yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! News! Hennessy Week Is Coming to Disney World! View the full article

As if we haven’t seen enough adorable holiday merch pop up all over Walt Disney World (We’re looking at you Mickey Elf popcorn bucket!!)… Mickey Elf Popcorn Bucket The Peppermint Bottle Topper we first spotted in Disneyland has made its way to the East Coast! If you’re feeling festive, we found these peppermint cuties at the beverage carts around Disney Springs. Peppermint Straw They come with the included purchase of a beverage and are priced at $10.00 when purchasing a water, and $11.00 when purchasing a bottled soda. In Disneyland, they’re sold independently from bottled beverages. We think this pairs nicely with the returning Pluto Popcorn Bucket! Peppermint Straw Disney has been upping their game with the adorable beverage related items. The Sven Sipper and the Light-Up Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper are just AWESOME, and this fun addition to the lineup doesn’t disappoint! What are you most excited for during the holidays at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! New Refillable Mugs Arrive On The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs NEW! Caramel Chocolate Chip Cupcake —and a DISCOUNT! — at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney View the full article

We’ve already shared with you the yummy seasonal offerings to be found on The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. Clause-Mo In addition to the beautifully themed trees, there are also specialty food and beverage kiosks throughout the trail serving exclusive goodies! We’ve seen frozen egg nog and Mrs. Claus Churro bites, but on a recent visit, they are now offering refillable mugs! Featuring phrases like “Happiest of Holidays,” these mugs are available for $4.25, plus the cost of a beverage. Christmas Tree Trail Refillable Mugs The Mickey Snowman Cup is also available and comes with your choice of Noelle’s Cherry Holiday Slushie or Elf Polly’s Green Apple Slushie. The souvenir mug is priced at $15.00, and includes the slushie. Snowman Mug Both of these mugs are available, while supplies last, from Noelle Kringle’s Cafe on the Christmas Tree Trail. What are you most excited for during the holidays at Disney Springs? Let us know below! Related posts: Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Um…There’s Something Weird In Our Eggnog Milkshake at Magic Kingdom. View the full article

We are loving all the delicious seasonal treats we’ve been having around Disney’s California Adventure Park. Schmoozies!!! While we LOVED the Churro Shake while at Schmoozies!, sometimes, simple is best when it comes time to treat yo self. Schmoozies! in Hollywoodland is highlighting a classic Italian coffee-based dessert. A marriage of delicious and simple ingredients, the Holiday Affogato, is here for a limited time only. Holiday Affogato Let’s be honest… we could all use a lesson in simplicity sometimes. This dessert combines your choice of peppermint or cinnamon-brown sugar ice cream that is then “Drowned” in espresso. Molto Delizioso! Cinnamon- Brown Sugar Affogato This was FANTASTIC! The espresso is rich and very bold in flavor so it pairs perfectly with the sweet ice cream. A true holiday delight! Last year, the dessert was only available with peppermint ice cream (which we loved!) but we think the cinnamon-brown sugar ice cream really took this over the top this year! The Holiday Affogato is $5.99 and available for a limited time only from Schmoozies. Read more about last year’s Peppermint Affogato HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What seasonal treats are you most excited to try this holiday season at Disneyland? Let us know below! Related posts: This Disney California Adventure Treat is Such A Head-Turner It Should Be Called “Where’d You Get THAT?!” REVIEW and PHOTOS: Pumpkin Season Continues with New Pumpkin Soup at Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays! Best of the Fest: Here’s What to Get at the 2019 Festival of Holidays in Disneyland! View the full article

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It’s a Tale as old As Time… the holidays arrive and with it comes all sorts of seasonal treats at Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle Holiday Decor We’re heading to Fantasyland’s Red Rose Taverne, where they are offering two new seasonal items. If you find your stomach ROARING with a BEAST of an appetite, look no further than the Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger. Priced at $16.49, we were positively enchanted by this burger! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger Appearances alone, this is one of the better looking burgers we’ve seen inside the parks. Other seasonal burgers, heavily hyped through promises of something amazing, can sometimes fall short. Not here! While other Disney Parks burgers will have you thinking WHERE’S THE BEEF?, This burger is FULL OF MEAT! Of course, the winning ingredient for us was that uncured wagyu pastrami…simply DELICIOUS!! The spicy mustard aïoli was just too good and the Angus beef Patty was VERY moist and actually pretty thick! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger The “skewered accompaniment” alone was like a side dish, featuring pepperoncini, pepperoni, and a cherry tomato! This burger could easily hold its own compared to other gourmet burgers we’ve had outside of the parks! We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but we’ll be sad to see this one go at the end of the season! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger Now, after ALL that savory if you’re STILL hungry and looking for something sweet, Red Rose Taverne is offering the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Shake. Priced at $7.49, it’s a Frozen blend of White Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream sprinkled with pie crust crumble Pumpkin Spice Shake The pumpkin spice shake itself wasn’t overpowering at all, so not to worry those who are not into strong PS flavors. It was topped with caramel and whipped cream, which of course are two things you can never go wrong with. Pumpkin Spice Shake The shake was plenty tasty, but nothing particularly unique and outstanding. We keep thinking of the Halloween release version of a pumpkin spice shake in Cars Land which we happened to love because of the large, fresh Graham cracker pieces on top of the whipped cream. Those Graham crackers, along with the seemingly thicker shake, outshined this Red Rose Taverne version a bit. This shake is good, but it could be plussed a bit more to add to the uniqueness. All in all, these are both solid additions to Disneyland’s 2019 seasonal treats! Learn More About ALL The 2019 Disneyland Holiday Treats! 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!! What seasonal goodies are you excited to try at Disneyland this holiday season? Let us know! Related posts: Next Stop: The Churro Cart At Casey Jr. in Disneyland For Santa’s Cookies and Milk Churro! REVIEW: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice? The Sugar Cookie Churro Rolls Into Disney California Adventure REVIEW: Savory Trumps Sweet With Holiday French Dip From Refreshment Corner in Disneyland! View the full article

We warned you that the new Olaf Piñata would be making landfall soon at Disney World… The Ganachery And while we thought we had until November 15th to brace ourselves for his impact (sharpen our weapons, protect all the women and children, etc.), we were caught totally off guard when we stopped by The Ganachery in Disney Springs today and There. He. Was. From press photos of the Olaf Piñata that Disney released with their Frozen 2 inspired foods we knew we’d be dealing with a sizable foe. His dark, piercing eyes seemed to stare into our souls. And we don’t remember Olaf having such sharp pointy teeth! Photo via Twitter / @DisneySprings And when we saw the Olaf Piñata IRL today, we were more than happy that it had a dome serving as a protective barrier between us and IT! We’re in support of the decision to make his little carrot nose orange, But he’s still a little more nightmare than fairy tale! Read more about the Olaf Piñata here! Olaf Piñata OK we kid, we kid! He’s cute in his own…loveable kind of way. We’ve rarely met chocolate we didn’t love — including Olaf! (Plus The Ganachery’s chocolates are phenomenal!) See the Olaf Piñata for yourself at The Ganachery — if you dare! Or better yet, take him home with you — he is made out of milk chocolate, and filled with mini pumpkin spice marshmallows, after all! What do you think of the new Olaf Piñata? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! What’s New at Disney Springs — Cauldron Bath Bombs, Duck Tales Merch, And WonderFall Treats Galore! What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! View the full article

It’s time to do the Turkey Trot right on over to B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. at Disney Springs. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. While known for their sausages (and you know we can’t resist the three little pigs), that’s not what brought us here today. We made a beeline right to the house of sausage to try a new seasonal offering, Turkey Sliders! Turkey Sliders Priced at $10.99, this dish features two sliders that come loaded with turkey patties, muenster, arugula, cranberry sauce, and a brown gravy on the side. Turkey Sliders They were absolutely AWESOME! At first, we were like brown gravy? GROSS! But after one bite with the gravy, we were like YESSSSSSSS! More gravy please! The Cranberry adds the perfect pop of sweet and tart while arugula brought a nice level of crunch. Turkey Sliders Am I the turkey? Because we are STUFFED! B.B. Wolfe’s Sausage Co. proves once again to be a solid option at Disney Springs if you’re looking for a hearty and affordable meal! Turkey Sliders Check out another delicious new holiday burger in Disney Springs here! Will you be trying this new seasonal offering from B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.? Let us know! Related posts: Review and Pics: We’re OBSESSED with This NEW Holiday Burger in Disney Springs! REVIEW!!! A Black Magic Margarita Has Been Conjured Up at Disney World! Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! View the full article