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It might be Christmastime in Disneyland, but we’re not saying goodbye to pumpkin flavored treats just yet! (; A Christmas Fantasy Parade While we’ve been snacking on treats like the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log, Peppermint Churro, and the Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait, we’re trying a twist on a classic dessert for the holidays in Disney California Adventure! The Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake is the like Halloween, Thanksgiving dinner, AND Christmas dessert combined into one treat at the Hungry Bear Restaurant. Hungry Bear Restaurant ©Disney Of course, Hungry Bear is the epitome of all things Funnel Cake in Walt’s original park. We’ve had SO many goodies here, including the still-dream-about-it-on-the-regular Churro funnel cake! And now they’ve introduced another seasonal situation! The huge funnel cake is topped with pumpkin pie cheesecake mousse, graham cracker streusel and crumbles, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. Sounds AMAZING, right?!? Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake The funnel cake is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a sweet and delicious batter, as per usual at HBR. Buuut, that’s kind where the dessert stopped making sense for us. While each separate part of the funnel cake tastes great on its own, the combination made the texture super weird. It was creamy, crunchy, sticky, and gooey somehow all at the same time?? Which, I guess, CAN be good with some things. But for us? It just wasn’t. TOO. MANY. INGREDIENTS. It’s basically a sugar overload of different holidays battling for dominance. Even though past funnel cakes (like the Dead-Cadent Funnel Cake) have balanced multiple ingredients, this one’s just kind of a mess tbh. However, it does taste like pumpkin, so die-hard pumpkin spice lovers would maybe like this. Emphasis on the maybe. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake But, I know, if you’re like me, you’re totally NOT going to miss out on something called a “Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake” no matter what any old reviewer tells you (we’re very obstinate that way, you and I), so you can try it for yourself for $8.99. When you’re done, let us know what you thought! And then go out the other holiday treats in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure instead! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried the Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Say Goodbye to Your Fruit Cake, and HELLO to the Christmas Cake in Disneyland! REVIEW: Snuggle Up by the Fireplace with the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log in Disneyland! REVIEW: Greener Than Your Christmas Tree! Alien Pizza Planet Has THREE Tasty Items on Deck for Christmas in Disneyland! View the full article

Looking for the jolliest place at Disneyland to grab a holiday treat during the Christmas season? Jolly Holiday Bakery Then look no further than Jolly Holiday Bakery! While Disneyland has many Christmas treats scattered throughout its resort, this Main Street, U.S.A.’s bakery cases are overflowing with so many holiday goodies conveniently located all in one spot! We CAN’T WAIT to get some crumbs all over our ugly Christmas sweaters, so let’s get started! How tempting does this Pumpkin Muffin for $3.99 look? The little dollop of cream cheese frosting makes this muffin a little more like a dessert, but we’re not mad about that! Pumpkin Muffin In fact, the middle part of the muffin is slightly hollowed out to make way for even more frosting! If you’re a lover of pumpkin spice and everything nice, this little muffin’s got your name on it! Pumpkin Muffin And no holiday season would be complete without a little taste gingerbread! We’ve got huge heart eyes for this Mickey Gingerbread Man for $4.99. He even comes wrapped like a delicious Christmas present! Mickey Gingerbread Man Of course, we released ours into the wild in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle — luckily he didn’t run away, though! Mickey Gingerbread Man The gingerbread itself is wonderfully soft and delicious! Strangely, there’s frosting on the back of the cookie which makes him a little messy to eat, but all that spicy gingerbread flavor makes up for the somewhat sticky situation! Mickey Gingerbread Man We also spotted the returning Santa Hat Macaron for $5.99 — it’s even lightly dusted with coarse sugar crystals making for one super cute sweet treat! Santa Hat Macaron The Santa Hat Macaron is actually two macarons sandwiched together by a refreshing mint filling kept in place with a wall of rich chocolate ganache! We even spot some crushed up pieces of candy canes inside! Santa Hat Macaron Read our review of the Santa Hat Macaron here! If brownies are more your style, you can nab another returning treat — the Holiday Brownie for $4.99! This Jolly Holiday treat comes impeccably dressed to impress! It even has its own Christmas tree with presents underneath! Holiday Brownie The Holiday Brownie is topped with a blanket of white chocolate mousse and sprinkles! It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious for sure! Holiday Brownie Oh, and that Christmas tree? It’s actually a tiny waffle cone dipped in green-colored white chocolate, filled with even more white chocolate mousse — what a sweet surprise to find underneath our Christmas tree! Holiday Brownie As much as we love brownies, we can never seem to stray too far from one of our main passions in life — CUPCAKES! The Holiday Cupcake for $6.99 doesn’t disappoint and even has a secret reveal! Holiday Cupcake We’re so happy this delicious cupcake is back! It features a vanilla bean cake filled finished with green and white swirled white chocolate mousse and chocolate swirl candy pieces! Holiday Cupcake And when you open ‘er up, you’re in for a treat — red and green candy pieces begin to trickle out! We’ll take TEN! Better yet, make it a baker’s dozen! Holiday Cupcake And look what else has made its way baaack to Jolly Holiday! We’re not sure who’s Christmas wish list the Eggnog Latte Cheesecake for $5.79 will be on because to us, the eggnog and coffee flavors didn’t play well with each other, but try it for yourself and see what you think! Eggnog Latte Cheesecake We did enjoy the white chocolate mousse “foam” and a sprinkling of nutmeg on top! It even looks a lot like a latte! Eggnogg Latte Cheesecake We also spotted this Mini Bundt Cake at Jolly Holiday Bakery today which we thought wasn’t going to be released until December 1st! For now, you can’t purchase it separately, and can only get it included as part of a dining package, so you’ll likely have to wait until December to nab one à la carte! Christmas Bundt Cake Much like our friend the Pumpkin Muffin, the Christmas Bundt Cake comes fully equipped with the perfect hole at its center for a delicious filling! Christmas Bundt Cake While you’re at Disneyland Resort this Christmas season, be sure to check out some of the other holiday goodies such as the ones we’ve spotted at The Plaza Inn and Candy Palace! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Will you be swinging by Jolly Holiday Bakery at Disneyland this Christmas season to sample their new seasonal treats? Let us know which ones you’ve got your eye on in the comments below! Related posts: Review: NEW Sweet Christmas Treats from Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Rainbow Unicorn Cupcake at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery! Review: Pineapple Churro at Disneyland Resort’s Castle Churro Cart View the full article

Haul out the holly (and your forks and napkins) ’cause Christmas treats are making their way into Disneyland! Toy Soliders in Disneyland Although we’ve given you a lil sneak peek at all the holiday treats coming to the parks, we’re taking you with us on a sleigh ride over to Main Street, U.S.A. to try the latest festive dessert! The Christmas Cake has its lights strung with care over at the Plaza Inn for the season! Plaza Inn The chocolate sponge cake is layered with red, green, and white swirled chocolate mousse and topped with buttercream, festive sprinkles, and a sugar star (that’s SUPER cute!!). Christmas Cake While we’ve recently seen the Main Street Electrical Parade Cake and the Monster Halloween Cake, the Christmas Cake is taking us back to the basics with its flavors! The chocolate mousse filling has a light cocoa taste that is balanced by the moist chocolate sponge cake. Christmas Cake The buttercream on the rich cake is that good ole’ Disney icing that we know and LOVE! While there isn’t anything too unique about the Christmas Cake, the flavors are great and the design is adorably festive! Christmas Cake You can jingle into the holiday season with the Christmas Cake for $5.99! And, if you’re still feeling a little spooky after Halloween, you can check out the Man-Eating Wreath Cookie next door! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried this year’s Christmas Cake? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Snuggle Up by the Fireplace with the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log in Disneyland! That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles! NEW Holiday Treats Are Coming to the Grand Californian in Disneyland! REVIEW: Greener Than Your Christmas Tree! Alien Pizza Planet Has THREE Tasty Items on Deck for Christmas in Disneyland! View the full article

There are different holiday traditions all around the world, but can you imagine the traditions on another PLANET?! Alien Pizza Planet Yeah, and we’re not talking about Batuu in Disneyland, you guys. We’re talking about a place filled with green aliens, red rocketships… and ALL the pizza!! Christmastime treats have made their way to Alien Pizza Planet, and we are eternally grateful! While we’ve seen SO MANY SNACKS in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, we are super excited to try some of the cleverly named eats and treats at Alien Pizza Planet for the holiday season! Alien Pizza Planet First on our list was the Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza. Last year, we saw the Space Dip Pizza for Christmas, and it was SO GOOD. We couldn’t help but wonder if this year’s would stand up to the taste test. Holiday Pizza Sign The Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza is made with spiced marinara sauce, assort cheeses, chicken, and house-made bruschetta. And, boy, let us tell you — this gives last year’s slice a run for its money!! Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza Even though it’s not much to look at, it tastes AH-MAZING. While the marinara, cheese, and chicken are great together, they are fairly ordinary ingredients for pizza. However, the addition of the bruschetta on the top makes the slice outstanding! The flavor and the slight fresh crunch of the bruschetta made our tastebuds go wild! The only thing we would change about this year’s pizza would be to make the slices a lil thicker, buuut we would definitely go back to get another slice! (And we probably will ;D) Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza You can try the Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza for $8.99 per slice or $43.99 for the whole pizza before the Annual Passholder discount. Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza Also available for the holidays, the Alpha Broccolius Parfait is almost as green as a Christmas tree! Holiday Parfait Sign The parfait is layered with green cake, mint ganache, white chocolate mousse, cookies and cream streusel, and whipped cream. The top has crispy pearls, cake crumbles, and a white chocolate disc featuring a VERY excited alien (he’s too cute) to tie the treat together. (He has been CHOSEN!) Alpha Broccolius Parfait So, first of all, the parfait itself is so aesthetically pleasing that we almost didn’t want to dig into it… Almost, that is! The cookies and cream streusel is the highlight of the dessert and blends perfectly with each bite. The white chocolate mousse is light and fluffy, which goes well with the whipped cream on top! The only part that threw us off a bit is the mint ganache, as it has more of a “leafy” mint flavor, rather than peppermint. It just tastes slightly off compared to the sweetness of everything else. Alpha Broccolius Parfait But, it is still a pretty tasty and filling treat for $6.99 before the Annual Passholder discount! Plus, it’ll look great on the ‘gram!! Alpha Broccolius Parfait So, we’ve seen the Green Alien Macaron sticking around Alien Pizza Planet since the restaurant opened for Pixar Fest last year. It got a little makeover for the holidays with a Santa hat and a candy cane… 2018 Green Alien Holiday Macaron …which looks pretty similar to this year’s version, minus the adorable candy cane. Although the appearance is switched up for the holidays, the blackberry and lemon curd filling doesn’t change from the regular (thank goodness, because we LOVE the flavor!!). 2019 Green Alien Holiday Macaron You can get this year’s version of the Green Alien Holiday Macaron for $5.99 before the Annual Passholder discount! Check out our review of the last year’s Green Alien Santa Macaron here! 2019 Green Alien Holiday Macaron While the holiday treats at Alien Pizza Planet aren’t super festive, the new items are very tasty and worth trying in the parks. Besides — the names are SO FUN! We love the creativity put into the naming of these goodies. And, after you taste all these treats, you can always hit up Hyperspace Mountain next door! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried the holiday items at Alien Pizza Planet yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Snuggle Up by the Fireplace with the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log in Disneyland! That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles! NEW Holiday Treats Are Coming to the Grand Californian in Disneyland! Best of the Fest: Here’s What to Get at the 2019 Festival of Holidays in Disneyland! View the full article

We were in need of a port from the storm of the holiday crowds at Disneyland during the Christmas festivities, so we decided to swing on by Harbour Galley to sample some of their seasonal offerings! Harbour Galley Counter Harbour Galley is located across from the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square in case you’ve never sailed your way there! And today we’re tasting the two returning Christmas menu items from last year that have just arrived in port — the Holiday Pozole and Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew! First, we’re getting ready to dive into the Holiday Pozole for $11.49! This vegan stew is made with slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chilies! It’s served with limes, radishes, shreds of cabbage and a side crunchy tortilla chips. Holiday Pozole Our soup was seasoned perfectly and the roasted serrano chilies added just the right amount of heat, without being too spicy. It’s a very light stew, so having tortilla chips on the side helped bulk up the meal a bit, and brought the dish full circle for us. The squeeze of fresh lime over the top provided a nice bit of acid to this soup. Holiday Pozole We also sampled Harbor Galley’s Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew for $5.99. Sad to say this one wasn’t a big hit with us. The “pumpkin spice” flavor was pretty much non-existent and the coffee was strangely bitter. We’re hoping we just caught a bad batch! This sure looked like it would be a smash hit with us. Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew You’ll be much better off going to one of the Disneyland Resort’s Starbucks locations and getting a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew made with actual pumpkin purée instead — we’re SERIOUSLY addicted to it! Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew So next time you have a little time to kill before a ride on the Haunted Mansion, why not skip over to Harbour Galley and try these seasonal offerings for yourself? And don’t forget to sample the new Nightmare Before Christmas Krispy Treat we spotted lurking at Candy Palace earlier if Haunted Mansion Holiday is more your vibe! Check out our printable guides to ALL the treats you won’t want to miss at Disneyland Resort this holiday season! 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!! Did you try either the Holiday Pozole or Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew last year? What did you think? Let us know if you liked them in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! NEW! Oogie Boogie Sipper Gambles Its Way Into Disneyland Resort 60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available For Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and Droid Depot in Disneyland! View the full article

We’ve been waiting with bated breath to see what would take the place of the much-beloved old Mickey’s Star Traders sign that disappeared from the Tomorrowland gift shop in the Magic Kingdom a short while ago. Mickey’s Star Traders Sign Removed And now it appears we have our answer — check out the newest Star Traders sign here! While Mickey’s Star Traders has been undergoing a refurb for the last couple of weeks, it’s been open, but greatly reduced in size with large construction walls blocking off most of the back part of the store. Work has also been taking place outside as the exterior received a fresh coat of pink and coral paint to complement the new teal blue and white Star Traders’ sign! New Star Traders Sign Umm…wait, where’s Mickey?! If you recall, this store has always been named MICKEY’S Star Traders, and featured a large smiling Mickey head for its logo. Looking up Mickey’s Star Traders name on the Disney World website directs you to just plain ol’ Star Traders. My Disney Experience shows Star Traders as the name as well. New Star Traders Sign So it would appear one of the big results of Star Trader’s refurb was the loss of its owner and operator on the signage, a certain Mr. M. Mouse we’re rather familiar with ’round these parts! The old sign with steampunked Mickey sure was cool, but as Walt would say “We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things…” so out with the old, and in with the new! Next time you’re in Tomorrowland be sure to swing by Star Traders and check out its newer, sleeker design (and snap a pic in front the sherbet walls outside OBV!). Speaking of new signs, check out the other newest sign that debuted earlier this week at Hollywood Studios here! What do you think? Are you onboard with this more streamlined design? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You HAVE To See This New Character Gear in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! NEW! Out-Of-This-World Patches Launch in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Just in time for the holidays, Disneyland has magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland practically overnight! Christmas Tree at Disneyland Park And, the holiday treats have been appearing along with it! We’ve tried the Peppermint Mickey Shake and the Christmas Cake in the parks already, and now we’re tasting ANOTHER sweet dessert in the parks! The Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log is swirling up like snow at the Plaza Inn! Plaza Inn The vanilla sponge is wrapped up like a gift with raspberry marmalade and mascarpone filling and topped with buttercream ganache, chocolate curls, and chocolate and fruit drizzles. Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log The look of this treat reminded us of crackling logs in a fireplace, which we ADORED! Now onto the taste! The layers of the log are wonderfully balanced so there isn’t too much cake or filling. While the filling is creamy, the cake’s texture is light and fluffy to complement it (YUM!!). A Bite of the Christmas Treat! While we love a good raspberry twist, the vanilla mascarpone is the highlight of this treat! It’s smooth, delicious, AND even has little crunches of chocolate curls mixed into the filling! IT’S JUST SO GOOD!! Plus, to give a little extra Christmas magic, there is a hint of mocha in the dessert. We think it would be even better with a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate!). Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log You can get the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log for $5.99 before the Annual Passholder discount. And, trust us, you’re going to want to try one this holiday season! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tasted the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles! NEW Holiday Treats Are Coming to the Grand Californian in Disneyland! Best of the Fest: Here’s What to Get at the 2019 Festival of Holidays in Disneyland! Get Ready for Peppermint Filled Dreams! The Candy Cane Dates Have Been Announced in Disneyland! View the full article

Disney Springs is THE spot for Holiday festivities this season, and there’s no theme park ticket required! Holiday Decor at Disney Springs A highlight of their seasonal offerings is the Christmas Tree Trail, located in the Marketplace. If you work up an appetite while exploring all the beautifully themed trees, you’re in luck as there’s specialty food and beverage kiosks throughout the trail! On your trek, you’ll find the EGG-NOGGery. This booth is inspired by Noelle, the upcoming Christmas movie starring Anna Kendrick coming to Disney+. EGG-NOGGery The beverages found here are exclusive to this location and include Thank Garland Frozen Hot Chocolate, The Mistletoe Cocktail, and more returning items! Egg Noggery Beverage Selection Our eyes were set on the Frozen Eggnogery! This Frozen Eggnog is available in both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic versions. The non-alcoholic version is priced at $5.50, while the more saucy version is $11.50 and features Captain Morgan Rum. Frozen Egg Nog We also tried the Clause-Mo! Priced at $15.00, this yummy cocktail features Absolut Citron Vodka, Cointreau, and Cranberry Juice. Clause-Mo Make a pit stop at Noelle Kingle’s Cafe for other seasonal delights, including the ever-popular Mickey Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket and Noelle’s Cherry Holiday Slushie (note: they were out of the returning souvenir snowman cup on our visit). Noelle Kringles Cafe They also carry an assortment of pre-packaged Gingerbread and Holidays Sugar Cookies as well as bottled Dasani water and Coke products. Noelle Kringle’s Cafe Cookie Collection You can also grab a Classic Mickey Pretzel. Classic Mickey Pretzel We were excited to try the Mrs. Claus Churro Bites, priced at $6.50. Mrs. Claus Churro Bites “The heart wants, what the heart wants.” We couldn’t RESIST the Peppermint Chocolate that came with this! It was an absolute DELIGHT! The Churros were fresh and the dipping sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Peppermint Churro Dip A Cast Member is also available to hand-spin you a helping of Gourmet Fall Spice Cotton Candy. Hand-Spun Cotton Candy Priced at $5.99, the Fall Spice Cotton Candy has notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Fall Spice Cotton Candy It will alternate with another flavor, the Winter Frost, which will be white and feature a peppermint flavoring. Christmas Tree Trail 2019 We hope you come hungry (and thirsty) to the Christmas Tree Trail! Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry at Disney Springs! And be sure to take a closer look at ALL of the 2019 Christmas Tree Trail trees here! What are you excited to try during the Holidays at Disney Springs? Let us know below! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Wanna See What’s INSIDE a Pinata from The Ganachery in Disney World’s Disney Springs? Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article

It’s been quite the adventure eating and drinking our way around Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays at California Adventure. Tis The Season at California Adventure! Annnnd now we’re cruising down to the Cozy Cone Motel to sample a sweet treat they’re offering this holiday season! If you’re particularly BASIC (calling myself out here) and into all peppermint everything this season, then we’ve got a dessert to fill that vacancy for you! The Peppermint Soft-Serve Cone is served with holiday sprinkles and topped with a sugar star. Peppermint Soft Serve Priced at $5.49, the ice cream features just subtle notes of peppermint. And we were so fond of the peppermint flavor that we thought we could actually use a little more of the minty goodness! With the sprinkles and star topper, it really did look like an adorable Christmas Tree. Peppermint Soft Serve Word to the wise: If it’s a hot day, you may wanna order it in a cup or at least with a cup on the side. This baby melted pretty fast! The Peppermint Soft-Serve Cone is available ONLY for a limited time from Cozy Cone Motel at Disney’s California Adventure! And you can find a VERY similar version over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World this holiday season. Check that out here. Check Out All The Menus From Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! 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 Festival of the Holidays treats are you excited to try at Disneyland? Sound off below! Related posts: Become A Member of The Clean Plate Club with New Salisbury Steak from Disney California Adventure Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park View the full article

What’s this? What’s this? There’s Christmas everywhere! Christmas Tree in Magic Kingdom Disney World has been going all out with the holiday decorations in the parks. Hollywood Studios has officially launched its holiday extravaganza, and Magic Kingdom has Main Street decked out with wreaths, garlands, and the stunning Christmas tree. And, now Disney Springs is lookin’ merry and bright with their very own Christmas event! The Christmas Tree Trail has returned with snacks, snoap, photo-ops, music, and THEMED TREES! Now through January 5th, 2020, you can travel through the forest of ornaments and lights from 11 AM until 11 PM. (Or, if you’re feeling really festive, you can come back 2 times in the same day!) As opposed to the 27 trees from last year, this year’s trail features 23 trees inspired by Disney characters, attractions, and films. And, on top of that, there are NEW snack stands and merch for 2019! (Yeah, we’ll definitely be grabbing some ‘nog as we stop and look at all the decorations!) Are you ready for trees, treats, and and tinsel? Then, Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let’s goooo see everything the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs has for the holiday season! Christmas Tree Trail Snacks Obviously, before doing anything, we had to check out the snacks! (Do you even know us?? ;D) New for this year, the treat stands are based on the holiday movie coming to Disney+, Noelle! The story revolves around Santa’s kids as they struggle to maintain the job of transporting gifts around the world as their dad retires. If that isn’t fun enough, the food and drinks inspired by the film will put you in the ho-ho-holiday spirit!! Noelle Kringle’s Café is the stop for treats this year, featuring… Noelle Kringle’s Café …the Fall Spice Cotton Candy, which is flavored with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg! It will alternate with another gourmet cotton candy called Winter Frost, which tastes like peppermint. Fall Spice Cotton Candy Also on the menu, Mrs. Claus’ Churro Bites come with a Peppermint Chocolate Dipping Sauce. The churros are crunchy and delicious, but the sauce is AH-MAZING!! The peppermint and chocolate flavors are blended beautifully, and it reminds us of peppermint hot chocolate! Mrs. Claus’ Churro Bites Close by, the Eggnoggery features multiple themed drinks for the Christmas Treat Trail, including the Thank Garland Frozen Hot Chocolate, Fireside Cider, and more! Eggnoggery While we were there, we decided to try the Frozen Eggnog, which usually comes with Captain Morgan. However, we got the non-alcoholic version that isn’t on the menu! If you love eggnog, this frozen slush is the PERFECT holiday treat! Frozen Eggnoggery We also took a sip of the Claus-mo, made with Absolut Citron vodka, cointreau, and cranberry juice. While the drink itself is fruity and refreshing, we especially love the shimmery appearance that makes it look like Christmas in a glass. Clause-Mo Stay tuned for more of our food reviews from the Christmas Tree Trail! Christmas Tree Trail Merch While we were snacking and sipping away, we spotted the sign leading us towards the event’s merch! Shopping spree, anyone? Merch Sign All the merchandise is located at the Elforium, which is giving the Emporium in Magic Kingdom a run for its money (and merch). Elforium We started making our list and checking it twice as we took a lil peek at the shirts, tumblers, luggage tags, and more! Christmas Tree Trail Merch The Christmas Tree Trail Shirt is a festive red with the event logo on the front… Christmas Tree Trail Shirt …and posters from around the trail on the back! Christmas Tree Trail Shirt You can also match with your kiddos with the youth version of the Christmas Tree Trail Shirt! (And, look ADORABLE while doing it!) Christmas Tree Trail Youth Shirt Want a reminder of your trip to the Christmas Tree Trail? Pick up the Christmas Tree Trail Luggage Tag… Christmas Tree Trail Shirt Luggage Tag (And make your holiday travels even more fun!!) Christmas Tree Trail Shirt Luggage Tag …or the Christmas Tree Trail cards to send back to your friends and family! Christmas Tree Trail Shirt Postcards Let them know that you’ve stepped right into the world of Disney movies!! Christmas Tree Trail Shirt Postcards While you’re making your own eggnog or hot chocolate at home this year, you can sip out of the Christmas Tree Trail Tumbler… Christmas Tree Trail Tumbler …which will keep your drinks either hot or cold this winter! Christmas Tree Trail Tumbler Plus, you can take it with you on the go, so you don’t miss out on your morning coffee during busy season! Christmas Tree Trail Tumbler Christmas Tree Trail Entertainment Speaking of merch… we’re sure there’s all kinds of Disney goodies you want for Christmas this year! And, who’s a better person to tell than Santa himself?! Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet Sign With everything to see, do, and eat at the Christmas Tree Trail, finding time to spare is difficult! That’s why there’s a virtual queue to meet Santa Claus! All you have to do is check in at the podium, give your name, and come back when it’s your turn! Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet Sign After getting in a small line (which is quick!!) at Santa’s Workshop… Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet …you’ll get to meet the jolliest man around! Look how adorable Santa is!! SANTA!! After you get that perfect snap for your Christmas card, you can let the kiddos run wild with the return of Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt! Experiment 626 is wrecking the halls and has misplaced his Christmas shopping list! Your job is to help him out by spotting the hidden Stitch holding up one of his presents and finding clues with your map at the 12 sticker stops. 2018 Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt This year’s sticker stops include Amorette’s Patisserie, Basin, the Mickey and Minnie Tree, Disney Chase Visa Kiosk, Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, MAC Cosmetics, the Marketplace Co-Op, Once Upon a Toy, Rainforest Cafe, Sperry, Super Hero Headquarters, and Wolfgang Puck Express! The Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs After you’ve filled out your booklet, you can stop by one of the 6 redemption locations to pick up your festive prize! These places include Amorette’s Patisserie, the Mickey and Minnie Tree, Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, the Marketplace Co-Op, Once Upon a Toy, and the Super Hero Headquarters. But, be warned!! Stitch is a troublemaker, so expect the unexpected! (; Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt Christmas Tree Trail Decorations One of the cutest things about this year (other than these handsome fellas)… Nutcrackers …are the themed posters inspired by the Disney movies that the trees are based on! Check out the Red Carpet Airlines from Aladdin, the Mittens for Kittens from Frozen… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …the Grey Stuff from Beauty and the Beast… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …the Bewitching Bayou Beignets from The Princess and the Frog, Whosits & Whatsits Antiques and Collectibles from The Little Mermaid… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …the Dragon Gym from Mulan, Ice Sales from Frozen… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …Madame Leota’s Music Lessons from the Haunted Mansion… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …Carriage Repair from Cinderella… Christmas Tree Trail Posters … Bonnets for Bears from Splash Mountain… Christmas Tree Trail Posters … Attraction posters from Hollywood Studios and Epcot… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …Retta’s Dressmakers from Cinderella… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …the Second Star to the Right Travel Agency from Peter Pan… Christmas Tree Trail Posters …and the Pride Rock Music Festival from The Lion King! Christmas Tree Trail Posters We want ALL of these to put around our house!! The 2019 Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail And, now to the main event… (drum roll please)… the Christmas Tree Trail for 2019! (YAY!!!) While you’re looking at the stunning decorations on each tree, keep an eye out for a special ornament that fits with the theme! Ornament Sign The Disney World Theme Parks Tree has Cinderella Castle as its topper and the Monorail looping around its entirety. Disney World Theme Parks Tree You can spot Spaceship Earth… Disney World Theme Parks Tree …the Tree of Life… Disney World Theme Parks Tree …the Tower of Terror, and MORE nestled among the ornaments! (What did you happen to find??) Disney World Theme Parks Tree We also saw the special Skyliner Gondola Ornament hanging around on the trees branches! Disney World Theme Parks Tree The Mickey and Minnie Tree is back again as a Christmas Tree Trail staple! Complete with polka dots and a red, white, and yellow color scheme… Mickey and Minnie Tree …the tree also has a Minnie Bow Ornament resting in the special case! Mickey and Minnie Tree A tale as old of time occurs at the Beauty and the Beast Tree, which has an Enchanted Rose topper… Beauty and the Beast Tree …and ornaments featuring one of the best moments of the film, where Belle and the Beast dance in the ballroom! How romantic! Beauty and the Beast Tree Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather have come together to make it pink and make it blue on the colorful Sleeping Beauty Tree… Sleeping Beauty Tree …with lots of flowers and an Aurora Ornament! Sleeping Beauty Tree One of our wishes has been granted by Genie! We get to take a look at the ornate Aladdin Tree… Aladdin Tree …as Aladdin rubs that lamp in his ornament! (You ain’t never had a friend like him!) Aladdin Tree The snow glows white on the Christmas tree tonight with the Frozen Tree flurrying into the trail. Elsa really used her ice powers on this one, you guys! Frozen Tree The evening star is shining bright over The Princess and the Frog Tree, complete with trumpets for Mardi Gras… The Princess and the Frog Tree …and Tiana wistfully perched on a balcony in the featured ornament! The Princess and the Frog Tree Travel to the “Fathoms Below” with The Little Mermaid Tree, complete with plenty of bubbles, a triton topper, and whosits and whatsists galore! The Little Mermaid Tree Let’s get down to business to check out the Mulan Tree! Complete with two sides, like the double life Mulan lives in the film, one side is more traditional and the other has a cherry blossom. The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all, you know! Mulan Tree Did you feel that chill?? It’s not the weather just yet, folks! It’s the Haunted Mansion Tree with Constance Hatchaway front and center as well as “dead” leaves and scattered tombstones! Haunted Mansion Tree Feel the joy of true love’s kiss by looking at the Snow White Tree… Snow White Tree …complete with forest animals and a Snow White Ornament! Snow White Tree He’s got no strings to hold him down! That’s why the Pinocchio Tree makes us want to do a little jig with our matching Pinocchio hat… Pinocchio Tree …to the sound of the violin playing its best Christmas tunes! Pinocchio Tree The Toy Story Tree is made up of home-made ornaments, which honestly reminds us of our childhood memories from the holidays! (Which is the point, is it not??) Toy Story Tree Even the Disney Villains want to get in on some Christmas cheer with the Disney Villains Tree, featuring baddies like Ursula, the Evil Queen, Maleficent, and more! Disney Villains Tree While we might not be able to hop in Santa’s actual sleigh, you can still embark on a high-flying adventure with the Dumbo Tree! (Just look at that adorable trunk sticking out from the top!!) Dumbo Tree The ornament showcases our favorite little elephant as he struts his flying skills! Dumbo Tree It’s a good thing the Christmas Tree Trail closes before midnight, ’cause the Cinderella Tree has already started to form pumpkins!! Cinderella Tree Along with the pumpkins, clocks and keys pepper the tree, as well as the Cinderella Ornament! Cinderella Tree Move over, Merida! Robin Hood has a thing or two to teach ya about archery with the Robin Hood Tree… Robin Hood Tree …featuring targets and even a poster of the hero himself! Robin Hood Tree (Insert lightsaber noises here!) The Star Wars Tree is back with that INCREDIBLE lightsaber topper, as well as Porgs, Jawas, a Chewie belt garland… Star Wars Tree …and Light and Dark Side Ornaments with BB-8, Darth Vader, and others! Star Wars Tree Think of the happiest things — yup, that’s right! It’s the Peter Pan Tree complete with Wendy‘s bow, Michael‘s bear… Peter Pan Tree …and Tink hanging around in an ornament (which kinda looks like the lantern from the film)! Peter Pan Tree Flowers are gleaming and glowing at the Tangled Tree, decorated in all the flowers from Rapunzel‘s hair! Tangled Tree You can spot a few lanterns, some of Rapunzel‘s activities from “When Will My Life Begin,” and even the Lost Princess Ornament! Tangled Tree It’s the circle of liiiiiife!! And, The Lion King Tree is moving us all with that show-stopping topper from the first moment of the film! The Lion King Tree Completely decked out in African objects and busts of the characters, this tree has us wanting to say “Hakuna Matata” for the holidays! The Lion King Tree The Mary Poppins Tree is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with all the reference from the film it packs into the tree! You can spot the suffragette sash, chimney sweeps, and even the Banks’ kite! Mary Poppins Tree We’re ending our time on the Christmas Tree Trail with the mouse that started it all! Sorcerer Mickey is a fan-favorite moment from the beloved film Fantasia. And, the Fantasia Tree makes a few nods from the best parts of the film… Fantasia Tree …including the Sorcerer Mickey scene with his hat as the topper and a few magical brooms around the tree! Fantasia Tree Well, that’s all for this year’s Christmas Tree Trail! We hope you enjoyed your journey through Disney movies AND the Christmas cheer! Christmas Tree Trail Be sure to check out the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs for the holidays! (And, tag us in your photos!!) What’s your favorite tree at the Christmas Tree Trail? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! View the full article

We had A LOT to see and do (and eat!) last night with our live coverage of this year’s first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party along with all the new holiday festivities being offered for the very first time this year at Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom this Holiday Season! And one of the best places to soak in all of Disney World’s magical Christmas artistry was at Animal Kingdom, especially thanks to their new holiday mural! The handpainted mural features the Tree of Life at its center, rendered in a diffused palette of blues, greens, reds, browns, and golds. Arctic critters much like the ones being featured as puppets at Animal Kingdom this Christmas season encircle the tree in grand, flowing brushstrokes, almost like the circle of life itself! Mural at Animal Kingdom We think this mural is going to make for one stunning backdrop this year — and we’re expecting to see it featured on lots of the Christmas cards and Insta photos we’ll be getting! Be sure to check out some of the other ways that Animal Kingdom is celebrating the holiday this season in 2019 including decorations in Pandora, DinoLand U.S.A., and a special Tree of Life Awakenings performance! Will you be checking out the new holiday photo wall at Animal Kingdom this holiday season? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! View the full article

Yesterday we spent some time in Animal Kingdom to check out the November 8th craziness, and we got to see all the brand new merry experiences in the park! Animal Kingdom Lanterns We’ve been on the edge of our seats since we found out that Animal Kingdom would be joining the other three parks with its own BRAND NEW holiday offerings! We spotted the first sign of the celebrations when festive holiday lanterns appeared on Discovery Island a few days ago and now the festivities are finally here! Our fave part you ask? The GORGEOUS life-size puppets! The Animal Kingdom holiday puppets are a part of the celebrations on Discovery Island where the “inhabitants have artisan-crafted life-size puppets.” We got a sneak peek at how these puppets work a few weeks ago and oh by gosh, by golly… they are SO COOL in person! Holiday Puppets There are a ton of different animal designs big and small and the puppeteers interact with one another to create a dazzling experience for onlookers! Their eyes even open and close. Look at the Mama Polar Bear puppet and the Baby Polar Bear puppet! Holiday Puppets The puppets work in different ways, some are controlled by a handle or stick, others by attaching to the cast members own movements. This little penguin family were definitely our fluffy faves!! Holiday Puppets The puppets are accompanied by musicians scattered around Discovery Island so that guests can enjoy the festive and unique holiday tunes while they experience the magic of these beautiful puppets! This fox puppet sure seemed to enjoy the festivities! Fox Puppet If you’re thinking of heading to Animal Kingdom to celebrate the holidays, you don’t want to miss out on seeing these puppets. They’re made beautifully and kiddos absolutely loved seeing all the different arctic animals come to life. Puppeteer These puppets will be wandering the streets of Discovery Island for the whole holiday season, so head towards the Tree of Life and make a new life-size arctic friend! To read more about what we saw at Animal Kingdom for the holidays, click here! Which holiday puppet do you like the best? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — the Jingle Bell Sipper, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and the First of the NEW Christmas Decorations! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Keeps Getting Jollier with MORE Holiday Decorations! NEW Concept Art Revealed for Holiday Celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

We’re holding our fingers firmly over the peppermint pulse that is beating at Disneyland Resort right now as the start of the 2019 holiday season kicks off! 2019 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays Check out the peppermint-y churro we got our hands on (and that got all over our hands!!) We’ve told you about the new Mickey Peppermint Bottle Toppers we picked up at the Redwood Creek Churro Cart at Disney California Adventure, but you can ALSO have yourself a merry little Peppermint Churro treat from the very SAME CART! Redwood Creek Trail Churro Cart Sign The Peppermint Churro is covered in chocolate sauce and features crushed peppermint candy canes drizzled with vanilla icing. This bad boy is one sweet seasonal treat! It became a bit of a mess fest trying to eat it before it melted in our hands but to us, it was worth the extra spin cycle to get the chocolate stains out of our shirts! Peppermint Churro We snagged the Peppermint Churro for $6.25 at the Redwood Creek Trail Churro Cart — the same place we spotted the new Peppermint Mickey Bottle Topper for you folks who enjoy the look of peppermint, but not so much the flavor! Peppermint Churro If you’re looking for even more peppermint fun this holiday season, Disneyland’s famous Hand-Pulled Candy Canes dates have just been released — and here’s all the info you’ll need to know in order to get your hands on some! 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!! Are you excited about trying all of this year’s new peppermint treats? Let us know which ones you’ll be noshing on in the comments below! Related posts: Popcorn News! The New Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Disneyland Resort! Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! Here it is! Our FREE DFB Exclusive Printable Checklists for ALL The Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Treats! View the full article

Christmastime has arrived in Disney World to make everything merry and bright for the holidays! And, even though Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has begun in Magic Kingdom and Merry Menagerie has been spotted in Animal Kingdom, we’re SUPER excited about all the treats in Hollywood Studios! Toy Story Land Holiday Decorations After having dreams filled with sugar plums, gingerbread, candy canes, and more, it’s a little hard to keep up with everything being offered in the park for the holidays! Buuut, that’s where the team at DFB comes in! Check out ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats at Hollywood Studios here! Gingerbread Cookies We’ve got DFB Printable Holiday Snack Checklists for ALL the eats and treats at Hollywood Studios! Click to Download Printable! Be sure to print our your lists for Hollywood Studios here so you can grab a whole plate of cookies in the parks! And, you can check out the return of Sunset Seasons Greetings and Jingle Ball, Jingle BAM! while you’re snacking! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to Hollywood Studios for Christmas? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Elsa’s Magical Macarons Are Enchanting Our Tastebuds in Disney World! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! REVIEW: Aw, Shucks! Goofy’s Hot Chocolate, Not Hot Chocolate Verrine Has Us Feeling Merry and Festive in Disney World! View the full article

Ho! Ho! Ho! While Santa’s been making his list and checking it twice, we’ve been compiling a special list of our own — just for you! Christmas in Disneyland That’s right! It’s our handy-dandy DFB exclusive 2019 printable checklists for all your holiday snackage at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure this Christmas season! Every year, our busy little elves painstakingly compile for you this free printable list that you can take with you to the parks! That way, you can ensure you won’t miss one delicious morsel of fun! Be sure to print out your FREE checklist by clicking the images below! Disneyland 2019 Holiday Treats Click to Download Printable! Disney California Adventure 2019 Holiday Treats Click to Download Printable! 2019 Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Treats Printable Checklists You’ll also want to check our free printable guide for Disneyland’s 2019 Festival of Holidays here! Have fun out there and Happy Holidays from all of us at DFB! Which holiday treats at the Disneyland Resort are you most excited about trying? Let us know in the comments section below! Related posts: Say “Trick Or Treat” With The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for a foodie at Disney California Adventure! California Adventure Christmas Tree We’ve shown you the extravagant Churro shake, but now Schmoozies! is taking a simpler approach to beverages with this new seasonal sip. Lemonade might be a drink reserved for summer, but in Southern California where the temps stay pleasant for most of the year, Disneyland gave a major upgrade to the childhood favorite. With an emphasis on seasonal flavors, the Cranberry-Orange Lemonade is available for $4.49. Cranberry Orange Lemonade This refreshing beverage was definitely on the tart side. We could really taste the cranberry, which was actually a nice change from traditional lemonade. While we didn’t get much of the orange flavor, it’s still very enjoyable on a warm day. This was way more drinkable for us than the Cran-apple flavored Sleigh Ride Slush over at Hollywood Lounge! Cranberry Orange Lemonade Want even more festive foods while at California Adventure? Check out the full lineup for Festival of Holidays here! Click Here To See More Holiday Treats At Disney’s California Adventure! 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 treat are you most excited to try while visiting Disneyland this holiday season? 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?!” THREE DFB Exclusive Disneyland Resort Holiday Snack Checklists — Print YOURS Today! Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park View the full article

Looking for the perfect way to sip your seasonal beverage in style this Christmas? Then look no further! Redwood Creek Trail Churro Cart Sign We spotted this cool little red and white beverage accessory at the Disneyland Resort today that will add just a touch of minty-fresh Mickey cuteness to your drink of choice! We’re talking about this adorable new Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper! While Disney’s referring to it as a bottle topper, rest assured the Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper includes a straw — and it looks just like the Mickey Peppermint Scented Pillow we showed you earlier! Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper We’re pushing those sugar plums dancing in our heads out of the way to make way for visions of sipping our soda through this cute little guy while munching on popcorn from our Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Buckets which have also just made their way to the Disneyland Resort today! Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper You can grab a Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper for $6.50 at many carts around the parks — we grabbed ours at the Redwood Creek Churro Cart in Disney California Adventure. Great stocking stuffers, anyone?? 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 new Mickey Peppermint Bottle Topper? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Popcorn News! The New Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Food Review: All the Cheese at Disney California Adventure’s Award Wieners For “Get Your Ears On!” Disneyland Food Review: Maple Bacon Churro in Disney California Adventure for Get Your Ears On! View the full article

Christmas bells are ringing over at Disney California Adventure! California Adventure Christmas Tree We’ve been served and sipped so many delicious options already in Disney California Aventure with their new Holiday goodies! The Churro Shake at Schmoozies! was a hit (seriously, we’re still daydreaming about it.) so we’re keeping moving along tasting other frosty beverages in the park! Hooray for Hollywood! We’re heading to the Hollywood Lounge to try out a non-alcoholic seasonal offering. Priced at $5.49, the Sleigh Ride Slush features Cranberry-Apple Lemonade Frozen Slush. You can also snag this drink over at Studio Catering Co.. Sleigh Ride Slush This should be a Christmasy hit right? Well, if you love REALLY sweet AND tart, this will be your jam! For us, it was a bit too much — our mouths are still puckering just thinking about it! Super tart, guys! Though the consistency of the slush was refreshing on a hot day, we didn’t get much apple flavor at all — the cranberry and lemon totally stole the show. We’re hoping we caught this on an off first day and they’ll get the mix a little more drinkable. In the mood for another Sleigh Ride drink we actually loved? Head to Cathay Circle Restaurant and Lounge for the delicious (And boozy) return of the Sleigh Ride Cocktail. Check out All the Season Offerings at Disney’s California Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Will you be visiting Disneyland this holiday season? Let us know below! Related posts: Become A Member of The Clean Plate Club with New Salisbury Steak from Disney California Adventure REVIEW and PHOTOS: Pumpkin Season Continues with New Pumpkin Soup at Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays! This Disney California Adventure Treat is Such A Head-Turner It Should Be Called “Where’d You Get THAT?!” View the full article

We’re stuffing ourselves silly with all the seasonal offerings to be found at Disney California Adventure! Cars Land Holiday Decor! We found one new seasonal dish, from Flo’s V-8 Cafe, that really got our motor running! The highway is clear and we’re cruising right for the Blue Plate Special: Salisbury Steak. Blue Plate Special! The Blue Plate Special, priced at $12.99, features a 1/3 pound Angus beef patty, green chile mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and seasonal vegetables. We became FAST members of the Clean Plate Club with this one! Blue Plate Special We’ll be honest, at first glance this didn’t look too appetizing to us! All it took was one bite to change our minds entirely. The flavor of this dish is fantastic! It’s two slices of white bread topped with mashed potatoes, a burger patty, and delicious mushroom gravy. It comes with a side of steamed broccoli and carrots, although ours seemed to be predominantly broccoli. Cars Land Holiday Decorations This was a very filling dish and definitely large enough to share. STILL hungry while strolling around Disney California Adventure? Be sure to check out the Festival of Holidays while you’re there! Check out our Best of The Fest: 2019 Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! 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 holiday offering are you most excited to try at Disneyland this season? Let us know below! Related posts: REVIEW and PHOTOS: Pumpkin Season Continues with New Pumpkin Soup at Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays! Get Ready for Peppermint Filled Dreams! The Candy Cane Dates Have Been Announced in Disneyland! This Disney California Adventure Treat is Such A Head-Turner It Should Be Called “Where’d You Get THAT?!” View the full article

Oh me, oh my… It’s Christmastime! Mint Julep Bar The Mint Julep Bar is the place to be if you’re looking for that famous Disneyland Mint Julep or the fan-favorite Mickey Beignets. This small counter-service location has joined in on the holiday fun with a special mint julep made just for the season — the Cranberry Julep! The Cranberry Julep is a fruity holiday take on the classic Disneyland mocktail. Basically they took the famous Mint Julep (a mint drink with lime) and infused it with cranberry flavor. Yum!! The drink is garnished with an orange slice and some mint leaves to make for a super pretty beverage! Cranberry Julep As for the flavor — we love it! Sometimes the mint flavor in Disneyland mint juleps can be a little overpowering but something about the cranberry infusion cuts the mint flavor and makes the taste super balanced! It’s sweet, tangy, refreshing and seriously quenches your thirst. DE-LIGHT-FUL. Cranberry Julep Did we mention it’s GORGEOUS? This thing looks as good as it tastes and we’d definitely head back over to the Mint Julep Bar to nab another before the holiday season ends. The Mint Julep Bar is a small spot tucked into the back corner of New Orleans Square and you can try the Cranberry Julep for $4.49! Click here to see all the holiday treats at Disneyland this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Will you be giving the Cranberry Julep a taste? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: The NEW Mint Julep at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar Another Change in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Snack Game: The Mint Julep Slushy! Celebrate the Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary with Spooktacular Eats and Treats at Disneyland Resort View the full article

In A Galaxy Far, Far, Away…. just kidding! This news is for those right here in the U.S.A.! Star Wars United Airlines Plane You can now travel to Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (or many other places you’d like!) in totally out-of-this-world style! We already shared that a new United Airlines Star Wars themed plane was hitting the skies, and now we’ve got a closer look! In celebration of the upcoming release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, United Airlines has introduced a decked out Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-800 aircraft complete with an exterior themed to the movie as well as an onboard experience! According to Disney: “The new paint design captures the exotic atmosphere of the Star Wars galaxy and features imagery of iconic Star Wars spacecrafts, including the X-wing and TIE fighter starships. The aircraft’s tail also displays different colored lightsabers against a black backdrop on each side, reflecting the two sides of the Force. Passengers are greeted with classic Star Wars-themed music during the boarding process, watch an inflight safety demonstration video that features characters from the new film, and enjoy headrests with the emblems of the Resistance and First Order. Commemorative pins will be distributed throughout December to celebrate the movie’s premiere.” Take a Sneak Peek inside the unique aircraft in this video provided by Disney. Hey, it’s not actually flying in space but it’s pretty close to us! This would be one sweet way to fly to Disney World before you experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Once you do arrive, be sure to check out the new locations from “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” on Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well! Everything You Need To Know When Planning Your Trip To Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Will you be visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know below! Related posts: How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! Galaxy’s Edge Opens August 29 in Disney World. Do I Keep My September Reservation? We’ve Got PROS, CONS, and SURVIVAL TIPS For Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Life’s full of tough choices, innit? Tickets at Hollywood Studios And, while there are plenty of difficult decisions to make during your stay at the Disney Parks, at least it’s not choosing between visiting the parks or giving up your tickets for the YEAR! Wait, whaaaat? According to WDW Info, the Disney Company is giving the option to Cast Members to pick between their Main Entrance Pass or a free Disney+ bundle. Magic Kingdom Main Entrance If you didn’t know, Cast Members are given a Main Entrance Pass that grants them the ability to take friends and family into the parks for free — except, y’know, during those pesky blockout dates. Sooo, that sound PRETTY AMAZING, right?? Hollywood Studios Main Entrance However, Cast Members can now pick between their park passes OR that Disney+ bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. With the Disney+ option, Cast Members will still receive free admission for themselves BUT they just won’t be able to bring their friends and family members along for their favorite rides. Disney+ Since they aren’t able to opt for both the Main Entrance Pass and Disney+, Cast Members have to choose between spending time with their loved ones in the parks or watching the 700+ shows and movies coming to the streaming service with them. Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one, and this has us in between a rock and a hard place even just thinking about it! Hi, friends!! Want to keep up with all the news happening around Disney Parks? Then, subscribe to our newsletter for everything new and exciting! Do you have any family or friends that are Disney Cast Members? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Rocket to the Moon With This Limited Time Moon Pie Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland! Just Announced: Disney+ is Coming to D23 Expo 2019! Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day with a BOGO Offer at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! View the full article

Wow, today has been a DAY! We’ve told you why November 8th is such a huge event in Disney World (sooo many things to do and eat!!). Mickey’s Very Merry Guide Map And, in Magic Kingdom, we’ve seen lots of treats, decorations, and the first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! And, in case you were wanting to keep up with the entertainment at the party this year, we’re giving you the run-down on everything you can do throughout the night, including THE NEW STUFF! NOTE: This post does not cover ALL our reviews of holiday TREATS at the Magic Kingdom this year! To see all of that, head on over to this Magic Kingdom Holiday Treats REVIEW post, which covers every. single. one. There is A LOT to do at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year! That’s why we’re giving you some tips on how to plan your night and the what, when, and where of all the entertainment happening at the event. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Entrance Before you do anything, make sure to grab an event guide that will give you all the details on snack locations, times for entertainment, and more! MVMCP Guide Map Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Holiday Treat Walk During both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, guests are given free treats at distribution locations around the park. Although Not-So-Scary gives out Halloween candy, Very Merry has different cookies, apple cider, egg nog, and hot chocolate as complimentary treats for guests! When you first walk into the park, there is a Market Street distribution center marked by the nutcracker on Main Street, U.S.A. Main Street, U.S.A. Treat Distribution You’ll be given the Welcome Holiday Treat to start your night, which is a Minnie sugar cookie this year! (A great dessert to begin a wonderful evening!!) Welcome Holiday Treat After that cookie, we wouldn’t be surprised if you were craving some of the other treats being offered at the party! In Tomorrowland, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is hosting a distribution center… Cosmic Ray’s Treat Distribution …with Peppermint Cookies, Hot Chocolate, and Apple Cider! By the way, check out those new cookie bags! HISTORICAL INTERLUDE: FYI for you Disney food historians, Magic Kingdom used to just hand out cookies with napkins to everyone. About two years ago, Disney realized this was NOT ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE and put the cookies in little sealed bags. But this is the first year I’ve seen them BRANDED! WOW! At this point they look like legit stocking stuffers! (END OF HISTORICAL INTERLUDE.) Cosmic Ray’s Complimentary Treats The Hot Chocolate is made from a Nestle’s mix, which is full of warm cocoa goodness… Hot Chocolate …while the Apple Cider just basically tastes like apple juice (which is great for the kiddos at the party)! Apple Cider The Peppermint Chip Cookie is soft and filled with lots of peppermint and chocolate chips. We looove this cookie so much, and we could eat it all year! Peppermint Chip Cookie Just around the corner, The Lunching Pad has Apple Cider and the Ginger Molasses Cookie. We happen to think that this cookie tastes like gingerbread mixed with pancakes, since the syrup flavor comes through with each bite (which is delicious!!). It’s so soft and yummy. Ginger Molasses Cookie If you want another Ginger Molasses Cookie, you can rock on over to the Jingle Cruise in Adventureland to grab a second! Jingle Cruise Treat Distribution Other distribution centers and treats include: Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland for the Snowman Pretzel and Fanta Soft Snowman Pretzel Golden Oak Outpost in Frontierland for the Snickerdoodle Cookie Snickerdoodle Cookie Miner’s Cove in Frontierland for the Peppermint Cookie The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square for the Chocolate Chip Cookie and Eggnog chocolate chip cookie Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland for the Snickerdoodle Cookie, Hot Chocolate, and Fanta The Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland for the Chocolate Chip Cookie Storybook Snack Carts in Fantasyland for the Snowman Pretzel Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Character Meet-and-Greets While you’re at the party, you can spot rare characters AND meet characters dressed up in their holiday best! This year we happened to see visitors like Mary Poppins and Bert… Mary Poppins and Bert …Belle in her Enchanted Christmas dress… Enchanted Christmas Belle …and Aladdin and Abu, looking warm and cozy… Aladdin and Abu (Abu looks very confused on what a signature is! Poor guy!) Aladdin and Abu If you want to meet some VERY rare characters, you can show your best home-made Christmas toys to Jack Skellington dressed in his Sandy Claws outfit, dance with the Seven Dwarfs, and tell your Christmas list to Santa himself! Jack and Sally Meet and Greet CHARACTER PRO DFB TIP: If you really have a favorite character you want to meet during the party, you can start lining up at the character spots (visible on the map) before the event even begins! Yeah, some people begin saving their spots 1-2 hours before Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off. Also remember that the characters take a break every twenty minutes, so don’t worry if you see them disappear for a short bit! They’ll be back after their holiday cookie break! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Attraction Overlays Previously, Disney announced that NEW overlays would be coming to attractions in Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! And, we finally got to take a peek at them for the first time tonight! Returning again, Space Mountain is taking you on a galactic journey through the holidays as you jam out to Christmas tunes and travel past themed lights! Space Mountain Make sure to get there ASAP ’cause everybody at the party wants to take a high-speed trip down Santa Claus Lane! Space Mountain Instead of pouring up some tea, the Mad Tea Party is dishing out hot chocolate for the holidays with four new holiday combinations of lights and music! You’ll have to let us know which combination you get while you’re visiting the party! We previously spotted a few items from Tomorrowland Speedway’s overlay, but now you can see the ride in its full, brightly lit glory! Tomorrowland Speedway The holiday overlay features ornament-like orbs… Tomorrowland Speedway …an interesting and colorful take on a Christmas tree…or snowballs…I dunno? Tomorrowland Speedway …“Christmas lights” for all to see… Tomorrowland Speedway …red and green Christmas trees… Tomorrowland Speedway …and festive rings of color placed around the foliage, so drivers can have a scenic view as they sing out their favorite Christmas songs! Tomorrowland Speedway Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Music and Dance Parties While you’re snacking on your holiday cookies, you can also get your boogie on at the dance parties all around the park! Chill out in Club Tinsel at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe… Club Tinsel …where you’ll get to party with the COOLEST polar bear of them all! Look at those moves!! Club Tinsel The Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show (at 7:40, 8:30, 9:20, 10:45, and 11:45) features some of your faves, like Buzz Lightyear and Stitch, as they groove on the dance floor! Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show The singers show off their talents, harmonizing to different Christmas tunes (and you’re welcome to sing and dance along!). Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show You can also check out The Edge Effect, an a capella shindig for folks who enjoy some toe-tapping vocalists dressed in their holiday best! The Edge Effect And for the littles, check out Disney Junior’s Dance Party, Jingle Jam! You can groove with Doc McStuffins… Doc McStuffins at Jingle Jam …get down with Vampirina… Vampira at Jingle Jam …and even shake a tail feather with Fancy Nancy herself! Fancy Nancy at Jingle Jam Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Want some main stage action?? Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration kicks off the holidays four times during the party: 7:40, 9:25, 10:30, and midnight. While old and new friends gather together to celebrate Christmas, you’ll get to see the reason for the season as Mickey, Minnie, and friends get into the spirit with popular tunes and LOTS of fun! Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration (Annnnd, Mickey and Minnie are the ultimate OTP dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus!!) Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Note that last night, there was some serious RAIN. So the last showing of this was the “rain version” — one song only! Interesting! A Frozen Holiday Wish Elsa’s come all the way from Arendelle with Anna, Kristoff, and Sven to make everything merry and bright in Magic Kingdom for the holidays! A Frozen Holiday Wish After gathering some help from her friends, Elsa uses her ice powers to make frozen fractals all around Cinderella Castle from Christmas! (We can’t get over how beautiful it is!!) You can watch A Frozen Holiday Wish, a show worth melting for, each night at 8:15 PM. A Frozen Holiday Wish Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t feeling particularly festive the first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so instead of the full Once Upon a Christmastime Parade which is performed at 8:30PM and at 11PM nightly during the party, we got to take in a showing of the Rainy Day Calvacade-version. The toy soldiers were still out marching… Rainy Day Calvacade Christmas Parade …while other Disney characters drove by in covered vehicles including Dopey, Snow White, Gepetto, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Tiana, Belle, and Sleeping Beauty! Rainy Day Calvacade Christmas Parade Mickey Mouse along with Minnie, Donald, and Daisy rode along in their own old-timey automobile, looking cozy and dry! With a little luck, you’ll hopefully have better weather than we did! Rainy Day Calvacade Christmas Parade DFB TIP: If you’re willing to stay later, the second parade is much less crowded than the first. Plan out your night around the parade (and fireworks) and do some of the other amazing activities in the meantime! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks This year, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks is debuting for the first time (YAY!!). The show is only performed at one time during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at 10PM (weather permitting!). Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks DFB TIP: Want the best show in the kingdom? Try to get a spot ahead of the 10PM show right on Main Street to watch the fireworks light up the night sky! The projections on the castle in this show are important, so you don’t want to miss them. Our review: We liked this NEW show better than the new Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party fireworks show this year, but we still miss Holiday Wishes! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks And, while you’re walking around Main Street throughout the night, don’t forget to look up at the stars and watch the magical snowfall! Buuut, don’t stick your tongue out because they’re soap (or snoap, as we so lovingly call it)! Last night, there was NO snoap, sadly, because the soap mixed with the wet sidewalks and streets does NOT work. ;-D Here’s what it usually looks like! Whew! So much to see and do at MVMCP this year! We’re loving all of the additions for sure! Wishing you the merriest of holidays! NOTE: This post does not cover ALL our reviews of holiday TREATS at the Magic Kingdom this year! To see all of that, head on over to this Magic Kingdom Holiday Treats REVIEW post, which covers every. single. one. What are you looking forward to doing the most at this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! REVIEW! We’re Munching on Sven’s Carrot Cake In Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the mishaps you can encounter in Disney World! Mickey Bus While there are so many wonderful things to see, do, and eat in the parks, problems just tend to happen on vacations (we’ve all been there and done that). But, sometimes, there are a few difficulties that we don’t expect to happen while we’re staying at Disney World. Don’t worry — the DFB team has got you covered! Whether you are stuck in Orlando during hurricane season, can’t stand your hotel room, or lost your Magic Band, there are plenty of ways to fix these problems! And, we’ve got all the tips you need to know! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out where everything you need to know about the newest attractions in our latest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney World problems from this video have you encountered? Related posts: DFB Video: The 14 Things People ALWAYS Ask Us About Disney World! DFB Video: The Cutting-Edge Effects and Details of Disney’s Newest Attractions! DFB Video: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? View the full article

Christmas is officially in full swing at Disneyland Resort! While we’ve just announced the dates for Disneyland’s famous Hand-Pulled Candy Canes this year (and how you can get your hands on some!), here’s something that’s looking to get its hands on YOU! Disneyland Candy Palace That’s right — amongst all the yuletide festivities and merrymaking, something sinister has taken up residence in Main Street, USA’s Candy Palace! You may recognize this familiar Christmas decoration turned deadly foe from Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion (once it receives its spooky Nightmare Before Christmas seasonal overlay, of course!). Nightmare Before Christmas Krispy Treat You guessed it — this new fearsome-looking Krispy Treat is none other than the Man-Eating Wreath himself! He has big glowing yellow eyes and a fierce gaping mouth filled with RAZOR-SHARP teeth! AHHHH!!! Nightmare Before Christmas Krispy Treat We’re not sure we like the way he’s looking at us — who’s ACTUALLY doing the eating here — us or him?!? Nightmare Before Christmas Krispy Treat You can find the delightful Nightmare Before Christmas Krispy Treat at Candy Palace for $5.99, for a limited time so hurry back… hurry baaaack… Don’t forget your Sandy Claws sack! Oh, and don’t forget to use your AP discount at Candy Palace when you grab this guy! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to try some of the new Holiday treats at Disneyland this Christmas? Let us know which ones you’ll be feasting on in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Holiday Desserts at French Market Restaurant in Disneyland! Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Spicy Hot Dogs, Star Wars Bags, Spooky Ornaments, and MORE! View the full article