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Here at DFB, we’re never ones to shy away from some Disney Popcorn! But something about the holiday season makes it even BETTER! We’ve already picked up the light-up Mickey Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket and the Mickey Elf Popcorn Bucket, but there’s ALWAYS room for more popcorn in our lives! We’ve been fans of the highly snackable Holiday Festive Popcorn available at carts throughout Hollywood Studios during Flurry of Fun for the past couple of years. And it’s back for the holiday season again this year! Holiday Festive Popcorn This treat is a sweet and salty mix of caramel popcorn, red and green M&Ms, chocolate chips, and a light drizzle of white chocolate throughout. It looks like the glazed nuts from previous years have been replaced by crushed candy cane this year! Holiday Festive Popcorn It’s served in a portable bag this year, so you can snack and then save some for later while you’re running around to take in all the festivities like Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! and Sunset Seasons Greetings! Holiday Festive Popcorn We love the combination of salty and sweet here, and the fact that it’s easily share-able and snack-able makes it a must! Check out our full coverage of the treats at Hollywood Studios here! Do you like Disney popcorn? Sound off in the comments! Related posts: We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With 2019 Holiday Treats, Sunset Seasons Greetings, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! REVIEW and PHOTOS: NEW Cinnamon-Apple Holiday Lunch Box Tart in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! View the full article

It may seem like the most unlikely of places, but way down south here in Florida there’s a place you might confuse with the North Pole. Twinkling lights, snow flurries, sweet treats and Christmas cheer: You can find it all during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park! Combining the magic of Disney with the magic of Christmas creates a winter wonderland so festive, even Santa Claus himself can’t resist stopping by to join the party. I always find it difficult to leave at the end of the party, and since I can’t fulfill my childhood dream of taking up permanent residence inside of Magic Kingdom Park, I’ve found that the best way to remember the merriment after I’ve gone home is by using Disney PhotoPass Service. Disney PhotoPass will capture your photos during the party so you can focus on the fun and remember it all long after the sleigh bells stop ringing. With six onboard attraction photo capture opportunities, numerous Character Experiences, holly-jolly props (my favorite is the Tinker Bell lantern available near Enchanted Tales with Belle), Magic Shots, Animated Magic Shots, and scenic photo spots adorned in holiday décor, you won’t want to miss a single memory! Be sure to ask each photographer you visit during the party which Magic Shots are available at that location. This year you can even jingle all the way to the Disney PhotoPass Studio inside of Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland where a photographer will help you pose in front of a holiday backdrop with seasonal props. No reservations required. Wondering how to download and share all of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the party? Unwrap a special offer that’s sure to keep your spirits bright: Stop by the Disney PhotoPass Sales Center inside of Town Square Theater during your party to save $10 on Memory Maker One Day!* Parks, attractions, entertainment or character experiences may change operating hours; close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather, special events, character availability or other reasons; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of the Walt Disney World Resort. *Memory Maker One Day offer is only available at Magic Kingdom Park’s Town Square Theater during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event nights only from November 8 to December 22, 2019. Offer is not available at other locations, online or in the My Disney Experience app and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicable terms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. View the full article

If you and your little one are looking to get in the spirit of Arendelle, there’s sparkly apparel and an icy blue cross body now available as part of the recently launched Arendelle Aqua collection available at Disney Parks. This on-trend, blue hue merchandise line is the latest color collection to hit Disney Parks inspired by the Academy Award-winning animated feature, “Frozen” from Walt Disney Animation Studios. And it’s super cool! Whether its sailing thru Arendelle in Frozen Ever After, or meeting the royal sisters Anna and Elsa at the Royal Summerhus, the new attire is just right for a mommy and me day at Epcot. View the full article

It’s OFFICIALLY Christmas in Disney World! 47 Days Til Christmas And while we will be reporting LIVE again this from the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2019 this evening, we thought we’d bring you ALL the treats that will be available all day throughout the holiday season at Magic Kingdom. Be sure to check back throughout the day as we will be updating this post with more goodies and other fun things we see pop up throughout this jolly day! We have already seen tons of festive holiday decor and merchandise popping up around the kingdom, but today it’s time to talk about the all-important 2019 holiday eats. Take a peek at what you can expect us to review throughout the day — here! Magic Kingdom So grab that ugly Christmas sweater and throw on your best pair of stretchy pants because it’s time to eat! We started the morning off by grabbing a guide map! Magic Kingdom Guide Map Then we headed into the park to grab some TREATS! We will be back very SOON to share with you reviews of all the NEW treats in the park! In the meantime check out our *FREE* Printable of all of the 2019 Magic Kingdom holiday eats — here! Are you visiting Walt Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: EMERGENCY! 2319 Cone Lands at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Splash Mountain Funko POP! Pack Coming to Disney World SOON! View the full article

Santa’s making his list, he’s checking it twice — and Hollywood Studios is pulling out all the stops for his arrival soon! Prep and Landing Elves There’s decorations, parties, snoap (!!!), and SO. MANY. TREATS. And, while we’ve spotted the Cinnamon-Apple lunchbox Tart already in the park, now Santa’s elves are preparing a new dessert to make the season merry and bright! The Prep and Landing Cupcake has made its return, flying into the Trolley Car Cafe this year! While the 2018 version of the cupcake had bright red icing (that was a little too much for us…we’re still doing laundry), the 2017 version had cream cheese frosting. This year’s Prep and Landing Cupcake has brought back a lighter version of the cream cheese frosting! And, the white icing is thankfully pleasing to this eyes this time around! The spiced gingerbread cake has a gingerbread filling and is topped with cream cheese frosting, festive sprinkles, a snowflake candy, and a white chocolate piece featuring Lanny and Wayne (welcome back, you guys!!). Compared to the previous cupcakes, the 2019 Prep and Landing Cupcake has a much lighter flavor. The cream cheese on top isn’t too rich and almost has a fluffy consistency. The gingerbread filling actually has a kick of cinnamon to it that we LOVED. Plus, the last lil crunch from the white chocolate piece, snowflake candy, and sprinkles are giving us energy to hop around Hollywood Studios to get MORE dessert! You can get the Prep and Landing Cupcake this year for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Kudos to Disney for making this cupcake a lot more palatable this year! And don’t forget to head over and check out all of our other holiday coverage today! We’re LIVE in Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom for more! What did you think about this year’s version of the Prep and Landing Cupcake? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With 2019 Holiday Treats, Sunset Seasons Greetings, and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! REVIEW: We Go Together Like Marshmallows and the Hot Chocolate Cupcake in Disney World! NEWS! The Holiday Cups Have Returned to Disney World! View the full article

Time to pack those holiday lunchboxes, kiddos (and grownups)! Toy Story Land Holiday Decor We LOVE how Toy Story Land goes all out for the holidays. The festive decor always puts a smile on our faces! And over at Woody’s Lunch Box, you’ll be saying “I’m Woody! Howdy, howdy, howdy!!” to this seasonal take on a Toy Story Land staple! This year’s holiday lunchbox tart is HERE, and it’s SO beautiful! New Holiday Lunchbox Tart at Woody’s Lunchbox The Cinnamon-Apple lunchbox tart is the perfect combo of sweetness and spice. It’s not overly filled, so that means the treat is less sweet than you’d expect — the butter crust definitely gets its due here. Inside Lunchbox Tart So if you’re like me and kind of love filling more than crust, this one isn’t ideal for you. But if you’re a crust-fan — Merry Christmas to YOU! ;-D Cinnamon-Apple Lunchbox Tart We’ve got tons more holiday treats to share with you today! Stay tuned! Will you be tasting this Holiday Lunch Box Tart? Let us hear from you in the comments! Related posts: Two Great Ways to Skip the Lines at Walt Disney World’s Toy Story Land Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! EVERYTHING ON THE MENU Review: Woody’s Lunch Box Breakfast at Disney World’s Toy Story Land View the full article

Starting today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will “unwrap” and introduce the biggest holiday season in the park’s two-decade history, with festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land. Discovery Island will play host to life-sized animal puppets during the day. As the sun sets, the Tree of Life will boast a shimmery new look and will periodically “awaken” with a series of wintry tales accompanied by a holiday musical score. Over in DinoLand, U.S.A., all of Donald Duck’s friends gathered for Donald’s Dino-Bash! get into the spirit with colorful holiday decorations that they have each chosen in their own style. The Asia section of the park is celebrating Diwali, the Holiday Festival of Lights in India. Here, guests can see glowing lanterns and more illuminating the main square that leads to the waterfront stage – home to authentic and colorful cultural performances. The Africa section of the park will welcome guests with a unique holiday presentation that fuses Western traditions with the colors and texture of authentic African celebrations. Starting today, guests can also find out-of-this-world holiday fun at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Ex-pats living and working on the moon of Pandora have rolled out holiday cheer with a display of whimsical holiday décor, pairing vintage pieces from Earth with items handcrafted from Pandora. Don’t forget to take a peek at the park’s Christmas tree, which will tower over the park entrance. Happy holidays! View the full article

Running a half marathon is an incredible feat itself. Running a half marathon after twice surviving Leukemia is truly miraculous. But that’s exactly what Canadian runner Boyd Dunleavey, 45, did at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past Sunday. And waiting for him at the finish line with his medal? The man who saved his life – Nathan Barnes, who donated his stem cells which ultimately gave Dunleavey a new lease on life. Dunleavey was diagnosed in 2011 with a rare blood cancer – acute myeloid Leukemia – and given a 10 percent chance of surviving more than a few months without a stem cell transplant from a donor outside of his family. After Dunleavey endured a year of treatments and a cancer relapse in February 2012, doctors identified Barnes as a suitable stem cell donor. The challenge? Barnes was in Japan, stationed there as a gunners’ mate in the US Navy. But, finally, in May 2012, Dunleavey had the life-saving stem cell transplant. “When we found out it was a gentleman named Nathan, it was incredible,” said Dunleavey. “Our middle son’s name is Nathan, and it means ‘Gift of God.’” Soon after the transplant, Dunleavey began running as part of his recovery, and it quickly became a passion, partly because of his love of Disney. At last count, he has done several half marathons and seven full marathons. “I never would have run a marathon without Disney,” Dunleavey said. “January 2015 was my first, during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. I’ve run the marathon twice, multiple virtual races, four half marathons, and several 10Ks. The runDisney community is fantastic!” This past weekend, during the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, that passion for running led to something even bigger. After more than seven years – while Barnes had been stationed overseas – Dunleavey and his family were finally able to meet the man who saved his life. “I had no idea you could actually feel this good about something,” Barnes said about their meeting, even before presenting Dunleavey with his medal for running 13.1 miles through Walt Disney World Resort. “My motto is ‘never lose hope,’” Dunleavey said. “Life is a special gift. We were told that with the stem cell transplant, my chances of living five years were only 30 percent. This is Year 7! Never lose hope.” View the full article

The pumpkins are gone and the ornaments and wreaths are out in Disneyland! It’s CHRISTMAS TIME, everybody!! Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport We’ve made it through the soft opening of the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure and we got ALL THE THINGS!!! (Yay!!) Now through January 6th, 2020, the festival creates a merry atmosphere so guests can get in the holiday spirit. And, we’re ready to tell you about the eats, treats, and drinks you can’t miss this year in our Best of the Fest recommendations! If you’re hopping in your sleigh to visit the Festival of Holidays, you’ll want to start making your must eat list and checking it twice. And, the team at DFB has got you covered! We’ve tried EVERYTHING at this year’s festival so we can give you the deets on the best items at the booths. “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron Be sure to check out our Marketplace Booth Page for a lil sneak peek at the food and drinks! Click the links for Photos of EVERY SINGLE FOOD ITEM AT THE FESTIVAL! We hope you’re hungry ‘cause we’re about to rock around the Best of the Fest! Cranberry Sangria at Holiday Duets Our first stop is at Holiday Duets with the Cranberry Sangria, which has come back for another year of fun at Festival of the Holidays! If you’re looking to start your holiday stroll off with a boozy beverage, this is definitely the drink to sip on! Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish The fruity flavors of the cranberry are balanced with the bitterness that comes from the red wine. Plus, adding that final spritz of lime gives the drink a hint of tartness that is delicious. I mean, you can’t go wrong with a sangria in Disney! (; Chorizo Fundido at Brews & Bites Cheese ANYTHING already scores some major DFB points. (We just really love cheese!!) Chorizo Fundido We’ve seen different quesos come and go over the years at Brews & Bites. This year, the Chorizo Fundido is a white queso served with house-made tortilla chips. While there isn’t anything too unique about the flavors, all that cheesy goodness goes so well with the salty chips! Fried Turkey Slider at Winter Sliderland Winter Sliderland is back again with a taste of a good ole’ Christmas turkey! Fried Turkey Slider While there was a Roasted Turkey Slider last year, the Fried Turkey Slider has made its debut this year with cranberry sauce and cole slaw. Although we thought the roasted version was great, the fried turkey has an extra crunch to the sandwich from the breading that was so satisfying. Can we make fried turkey a Christmas staple?? Shepherd’s Upside-Down Pie at Grandma’s Recipes Plant-based options have been a norm at the festivals in California Adventure. We’ve saw the Impossible Burger at the Food & Wine Festival earlier this year, and veggie lovers are getting another treat at the Festival of Holidays! Shepherd’s Upside Down Pie Grandma’s Recipes is cooking up the Shepherd’s Upside-down Pie! The deconstructed pie is made with mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, plant-based “meat,” and a Mickey-shaped biscuit. We might pick this over our own grandma’s recipe for shepherd’s pie tbh!! Caramelized Apple Cake at Making Spirits Bright Apple and caramel just happens to be one of the BEST dessert combos! (You know we’re right!) Caramelized Apple Cake The Caramelized Apple Cake is topped with crème anglaise and salted caramel sauce (YUM) at Making Spirits Bright this year. And, let us tell you, it made our day at Festival of Holidays even brighter. The sauces melt into the apple cake, making it incredibly moist with each bite. We kinda want one giant Caramelized Apple Cake to bring to our DFB family Christmas party! Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macaron at Making Spirits Bright Hot Cocoa Flights can be spotted around the Festival of Holidays, but we keep coming back to the returning Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macaron at Making Spirits Bright! “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron The chocolate flavored cookies have a chocolate filling with a hint of marshmallow. Honestly, each bite reminded us of sitting around a campfire with our friends, eating s’mores and drinking hot chocolate in the cold. And, what’s even better — the macaron is gluten friendly!! Sooo, does that mean we can eat as many as we want now? Pork al Pastor Naan Taco at Merry Mashups Merry Mashups surprises us with something new and exciting each year by combining a bunch of ingredients for a delicious mashup! Pork al Pastor Naan Taco This year, the Pork al Pastor Naan Taco is the PERFECT afternoon snack to satisfy your stomach. The naan bread is filled with tender pork, pineapple pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime Greek yogurt crema. Although the savory, sweet, and tangy flavors seem like they might not mix, they team up to make one GREAT taco. You might want to get 2 more to make it a full meal!! EVERYTHING at Favorite Things It’s only fitting that Favorite Things is carrying some of our…favorite things…from the festival this year! We also look forward to trying a twist on some classic mac at Disney food festivals, and the Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese doesn’t disappoint! We were all about this returning favorite, especially with that stuffing mix sprinkled on top! Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese You can use the mac as an appetizer to the Glazed Ham Shanks. Yeah, Christmas ham might be the norm for the holidays, these bbs practically fall apart with every bite! Glazed Ham Shanks And, you can finish your cheesy and savory meal off with the HUGE Gingerbread Mickey Cookie for dessert! The spicy gingerbread tastes like the classic treat but the light coating of flood icing, holiday sprinkles, and fondant leaves gives the dessert some extra sweetness (and crunch!). We could have an ENTIRE PLATE of these cookies to ourselves. Sorry, Santa! Gingerbread Mickey Cookie Even though there are many drinks to try at the Favorite Things booth, the Warm Bourbon Cider had balanced notes of alcohol and apple cider that made us want to finish it all in one gulp! Plus, the warmth from the cider gave us a little boost to grab seconds from the booths! (; Warm Bourbon Cider Returning Favorites Sometimes you take a bite of an item, fall in love with it, and cross your fingers that it comes back again for the following year’s festival! And, we’re SO happy that these snacks are back! At A Twist on Tradition, the Reuben Potato Tots have come back again with their Russian dressing and rye toast. Crunchy, messy, salty, and savory — yeah, we can’t recommend these enough! Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast The Braised Pork Belly Adobo with that incredibly good garlic fried rice is back at Holiday Duets! If you want to have some great pork belly, you’ll want to grab this dish (and maybe even share it with a friend). Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice Christmas turkey is making another round at the Merry Mashups booth with the Turkey and Stuffing Tamale! We LOVED this treat before since it was like eating a mini Thanksgiving dinner all neatly wrapped up like a Christmas gift. Turkey and Stuffing Tamale Part of the fun every year at Festival of Holidays is seeing what the Mickey and Minnie Cookies at Holiday Duets will look like! The iced sugar cookies for 2019 are a Minnie Snowwoman and Christmas lights on a Mickey Cookie Tree. They are TOO CUTE!! Mickey and Minnie Cookies There are so many other treats that have returned as well as BRAND NEW items that will make your tastebuds sing some Christmas carols. That’s all for this year’s Best of the Fest! Thanks for snacking with us! Festival Map While you can always pick up a map at Disney California Adventure’s park entrance, you can start planning out what booths to visit ahead of time by checking out the Festival of Holidays map! (Click the image to enlarge for easier reading.) Still hungry for more?? Don’t worry!! We’ve got all the photos and prices for EVERY. SINGLE. ITEM. from the Festival of Holidays! Just remember to check out the Disneyland Festival of Holidays FOOD BOOTHS AND PHOTOS page, where you can see EVERY SINGLE FOOD PHOTO! A Twist on Tradition Items 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! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! What is your favorite item at the Festival of Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments below! 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It’s November 8th, everybody! And, you know what that means — ALL the Christmas stuff in Disney World! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree And, while we’re taking you on a wild journey today to Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, we’re also traveling to the safari for a festive time! Animal Kingdom is seeing amazing new Merry Menagerie puppets, DinoLand U.S.A. lights, gorgeous animal lanterns, and even some festive garlands in Pandora! And, tonight, the Tree of Life Awakenings will kick off for the holidays! Animal Kingdom is REALLY getting in the festive spirit and pulling out all the (sleigh) stops, and we’re coming at you LIVE with everything you can expect this year! We will be updating this post LIVE throughout the day so keep checking back for all the deets on entertainment, treats, and more! Put on your best trekking boots and your fave holiday merch because we’re checking out all the incredible new AND returning events in Animal Kingdom for Christmas time! To celebrate the “magic of the holidays,” you can take a look at the event guide where you’ll find the locations for the shopping, eats, and entertainment popping up around the park. But, before you do ANYTHING, make sure to check out the beautiful Merry Menagerie mural and strike a pose! (And, don’t forget to tag us as you follow along with this We’re Live!) Speaking of Merry Menagerie… the puppets have ARRIVED (and our jaws have dropped). While we have been able to catch a sneak peek in footage online from Imagineers, the puppets are more life-like and lovable than we could have ever imagined! Seriously, don’t you just want to cuddle that polar bear?! Keep following along with us as we’ll keep updating this page with MORE sights to see and treats to eat in Animal Kingdom! What are you looking forward to seeing the most at Animal Kingdom this year? 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! SPOTTED: The “Happy Holidays” Popcorn Bucket Is Bringing Christmas Cheer to Disney World! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? View the full article

UM CUUUUUTE! Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket OK, friends, this Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket is totally winning the souvenir sideshow right now in Disney World. Find him in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, of course. (And then take him to Toy Story Land to PHOTO SHOOT!) buffalo plaid alien popcorn bucket He’s a variation on last year’s Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket, so of course you MUST have him if you have that one! His little carrying strap is also Buffalo plaid, and he’s got that Pizza Planet logo on his outfit…lest he forget his origins. Buffalo Plaid alien popcorn bucket Yep, we’re officially in love! You? Don’t forget to check out our other fun holiday souvenir finds: The Jingle Bell Sipper and the Sven Sipper! Oh and we can’t forget the Mickey and Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, New Restrooms, Menu Changes, and 2019 Merch! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just Got Even MORE Merry with MORE Christmas Decorations! Haunted Mansion Adult Onesie and Disney Holiday Snacks Flannel PJs Spotted in Disney World?!? Sign Us UP! View the full article

I know, I know, you guys love the cute little jingle bell sipper soooooo much. But WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS ADORABLE NEW OPTION! SVEN IS HERE Yep, Sven is officially available in Disney World! Our insta-buddy @lonecactusshop spotted him in Disney Springs last night (at BB Wolf’s of all places!), and we know he’s going to be available in Magic Kingdom today as well (not yet, but soon)! He’s seriously the cutest. Sven Holiday Sipper As a sipper, he opens around the middle to fill up your drink. Sven Holiday Sipper We’re super excited to finally see him in the parks, and we can’t wait to share all the rest of our finds today in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios as the Holidays in Disney World really kicks off! Happy November 8th! Check out our other favorite Holiday Sipper for 2019: The Jingle Bell Sipper! What are you most excited about for the holidays in Disney World this year?? Related posts: Reminder: 180DAYS Sale AND Candlelight Processional Packages Coming SOON! Reminder: 180DAYS Sale AND Candlelight Processional Packages Coming SOON! SUCCESS!: Vintage Bacon and Cheese Dip Returns to Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs! View the full article

You will get a sentimental feeling when ya hear it’s almost CHRISTMAS!! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decor And, Hollywood Studios is getting its wreaths and reindeer ready for the holidays with its park decorations, Sunset Seasons Greetings, Jingle Ball, Jingle BAM!, a dessert party, the sprinkling of some snoap, and ALL the treats. Yeah, that’s right — holiday treats have returned in Hollywood Studios, and we’re coming at you LIVE with the drinks, cupcakes, cookies, and MORE you can expect this year! We will be updating this post LIVE throughout the day sooo be sure to check back to our treat review, entertainment photos, and so much more! Get your tastebuds and your sleighs ready, ’cause we’re about to take you on a sweet tour of everything Disney’s Hollywood Studios has in store this holiday season! Hollywood Studios 2019 Holiday Guide Map Here’s a look at character greetings and times, showtimes, a list of holiday decor, and more! A few of our pals are even dressed in their holiday best! 2019 Hollywood Studios Holiday Guide Map And goodness here it is…a list of the 2019 holiday treats we will be reviewing throughout the day!! 2019 Flurry of Fun Treats Keep following along as we will update this page with MORE treats and info from Hollywood Studios holiday food, entertainment, and more! What treat are you looking forward to trying the most at Hollywood Studios this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios this Week: Eats, Decor, Merchandise, New Entrance, Skyliner Update, and MORE! The BEST Treats To Try at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Flurry of Fun in Disney World! NEWS! The Holiday Cups Have Returned to Disney World! View the full article

While Disney films have made their way into our hearts, most of the fairytales and magic started in a series of books. Pop-Up Book Store And, “Once Upon A Time” is going back to the basics in this ADORABLE pop-up location in Disney World! The Pop-Up Book Store is making us want to spend our entire wallet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Pop-Up Book Store As someone who literally has multiple bookcases and STILL not enough room for all her books, I loooove seeing all these page-turners on the shelves. Pop-Up Book Store And, there’s even a lil somethin’ somethin’ for everybody you know at the Pop-Up Book Store! (Get ready to start adding multiple books to your Christmas list, you guys.) Pop-Up Book Store For the aspiring artists, you can get some inspiration from A Disney Sketchbook and maybe create the next beloved Disney character! A Disney Sketchbook For the people who think dragons are awesome (so all of us), take a peek at The Art of Disney’s Dragons! The Art of Disney’s Dragons And show these iconic women of Disney a little appreciation with Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation. Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation If you’ve got a little one or you’re just a kid at heart, you can admire the beautifully illustrated The Haunted Mansion book! (Fun fact: There’s also Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean versions too!) The Haunted Mansion Book It comes with a CD so you can sing along with “Grim Grinning Ghosts” as you turn each page. The Haunted Mansion Book Don’t mind us — we’re going to buy one of these books, grab a treat from the Gingerbread Snack Stand, and relax at the Contemporary as we read! Chocolate Peppermint Cookie You can check out all the other fun things popping up around Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! What Disney book is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! 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 the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! View the full article

It’s finally Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Wreath Now that the stage is set for all the new holiday offerings in the park, we had to get our PAWS on this new holiday treat. The Lion Paw Cookie first emerged in Animal Kingdom earlier this year as part of a pride full of Lion King-inspired treats! Lion Paw Cookie We found this pre-packaged treat to be really delicious and make for super fun photo ops! Available from just about every ice cream cart in the park, we now have a seasonal Christmas Lion Paw cookie! Christmas Lion Paw Cookie The sugar cookie is covered in red and green icing to make up the print of a lion paw. Just like its predecessor, this thing is pretty thick and very sweet. Best shared amongst your tribe. Christmas Lion Paw Cookie You can find it all over the park for $3.50 or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. We think that this is a great value and worth it for the photoshoot alone. You’re welcome. Christmas Lion Paw Cookie And this is just the START of all the festive and yummy treats that will be making their way to Animal Kingdon today! Soooo be ready! Learn More About New Holiday Offerings At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Will you get your hands on the Christmas Lion Paw Cookie from Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Sound off below! Related posts: REVIEW!!! We’re ROARING About This Wild NEW Halloween Cupcake at Disney World! Pandora’s Mo’ara Margarita Got a Makeover — Check Out Its New Flavor (And Color) Here! Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! View the full article

The holiday season is here, and it’s my favorite time of year! It all kicks off tonight at Magic Kingdom Park, with the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The event transforms Magic Kingdom Park into a winter wonderland for the most magical 23 days of the year! Debuting this year is the nighttime spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” And you can watch the brand-new show tonight, by tuning into our live stream at 9:55 p.m., right here on the Disney Parks Blog. Returning favorites include the special holiday-themed parade “Once Upon a Christmas Time”, the Cinderella Castle stage show “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” and so much more! In addition to the wonderful holiday entertainment guests can also ride Magic Kingdom Park classic attractions, savor complimentary treats and enjoy a magical “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A. Check out the Foodie Guide for event-specific treats, as well as exclusive merchandise that you can find only at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates are: November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 December: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22 Guests can buy tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party here or call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-1872. Happy Holidays! View the full article

The best way to accessorize this holiday season is with the newest Dooney & Bourke Holiday collection! I’m excited to showcase several new handbags by Dooney & Bourke, adorned with festive patterns and Holiday treats. This year’s collection includes satchel, tote and cross-body styles with festive patterns celebrating the magic of the holiday season. And that’s not all! Disneyland and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have an exclusive design made just for them. See the design below! The collection is now available across Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. Make sure to check back on the Disney Parks Blog for more updates on holiday merchandise! View the full article

It’s National S.T.E.A.M. Day, which is a day intended to empower, inspire, and encourage students to explore, create, and discover skills within these fields of study. In honor of the occasion, we’ve created a fun surprise just for you! Select from five different desktop and mobile wallpapers starring Mickey Mouse and his Pals to celebrate the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Incorporating S.T.E.A.M. in the classroom helps prepare students of all ages for our ever-changing world and inspires them to make a difference! Ready to demonstrate your pride for S.T.E.A.M.? Check out our complete gallery of wallpapers here and be sure to read the terms of use before you download them. Disney Youth Programs celebrates S.T.E.A.M. every day with immersive learning experiences in the Disney parks. Click here to learn more and be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest news and updates on all things Disney Youth Programs. View the full article

Happy Holidays from Disney California Adventure! We’re LIVE at the 2019 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. 2019 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays The Festival includes live dance and musical performances, stunning holiday decorations, and a special World of Color — Season of Light holiday show. Learn all about Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays here! We will be updating this post throughout the day and TOMORROW, so you can stay in the Festival of Holiday know! The festival officially runs from November 8th – January 6, 2020. BUT the booths soft-opened today and we had the opportunity to try ALL the menu items!! A BIG thanks to our friend diningindisney for helping us out with this yummy feat. 2019 Festival of Holidays You can check out ALL of the Festival of the Holiday BOOTHS AND MENUS HERE! 2019 Festival Map Eats and treats from all around the world can be snacked on at the Marketplace Booths in the Festival Corridor. This year, guests can travel around Disney California Adventure to try 8 different and exciting Marketplace Booths! 2019 Booth list So, throw on your Christmas sweater and grab a glass of hot cocoa because it’s time to check out all of the 2019 Marketplace Booths and eats! Brews & Bites The Brews & Bites Booth offers local, seasonal, and international brews throughout the festival. Brews & Bites Here’s a look at the 2019 menu! 2019 Menu We tried out the Chorizo Fundido that’s served with house-made tortilla chips! Chorizo Fundido We also sipped on the Hangar 24 and Karl Strauss… Hangar 24 and Karl Strauss …The Bruery and Slo-Brew Cali-Squeeze… The Bruery and Slo-Brew Cali-Squeeze …the Rrey and Einstok… Rrey and Einstok …annnnnd the Lost Winds! Lost Winds Check out the ENTIRE Brews & Bites Menu HERE! Favorite Things The Favorite Things booth was new to the Festival of Holidays last year, and it has made its way back into the line-up for this year! 2019 Booth And here ya have it…a peek at the 2019 menu! I hope you’re hungry because there are some yummy goodies on this menu! 2019 Menu Today we chowed down on the Glazed Ham Shakes! Glazed Ham Shanks Things got a little…well a lot CHEESY with the Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese! Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese We took things to the sweet side with the Gingerbread Mickey Cookie! Gingerbread Mickey Cookie Then we washed it all down with a Warm Bourbon Cider! Warm Bourbon Cider Check out the FULL Favorite Things Menu HERE! Grandma’s Recipes What are the holidays without Grandma’s Recipes? That’s why we’re quite fond of the Grandma’s Recipes Festival of Holiday Booth. 2019 Booth This year we had the opportunity to try the NEW Mickey-fied plant-based version of a Shepard’s Pie! Shepherd’s Upside Down Pie – Plant-based And very similar to the Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch from last year. This version known is known as the Navidad Punch! Navidad Punch We also tried out the Curried Cauliflower and Chicken! Curried Cauliflower and Chicken And we downed the delicious Crimson Pear Beer Cocktail! Crimson Pear Beer Cocktail Check out the FULL Grandma’s Recipes MENU here! Holiday Duets The Holiday Duets booth is where you’ll find Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage and Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies. Holiday Duets Here’s a peek at that menu — but you can see the thing a bit closer here! 2019 Menu Today we got to eat one of our favs…Shrimp and Grits! Shrimp and Grits And we also gobbled up the Braised Pork Belly Adobo! Braised Pork Belly Adobo And for dessert?! Those Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies, of course! Mickey and Minnie Cookies Then we finished it all off with a Cranberry Sangria! Cranberry Sangria And the even sweeter Churro Toffee Cold Brew! Churro Toffee Cold Brew Be sure to take a look at ALL the Holiday Duets MENU items here! Making Spirits Bright Say “Cheers!” with the Making Spirits Bright booth this year! Here you can find a Mimosa Flight and a Wine Flight!! Making Spirits Bright And of course a look at part of the menu! Making Spirits Bright! Today we fed our sweet tooth with the Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macaron! Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Macaron Annnd an uber yummy Caramelized Apple Cake! Caramelized Apple Cake See the FULL Making Spirits Bright MENU here! Merry Mashups We’re pretty merry about the return of the Merry Mashups booth. Here you can find one of our favs — the Turkey & Stuffing Tamale! Merry Mashups Here’s your look at the 2019 menu! 2019 Menu Now let’s get down to business to look at the EATS! Merry Mashups Menu Items First up…the Turkey and Stuffing Tamale! Turkey and Stuffing Tamale And the Pork al Pastor Naan! Pork al Pastor Naan We also had the delicious and gorgeous Churro Yule Log! Churro Yule Log Then…we sipped on the adorbs House-Made Horchata! House-Made Horchata Take a holiday peek at the ENTIRE Merry Mashups Menu here! A Twist on Tradition Looking for a few new traditions to add to your family’s list? Then head over to the Twist on Tradition booth. 2019 Booth Here’s a look at the part of the menu! 2019 Twist on Tradition Menu Look at the CUTE Reimagined Beef Wellington! Reimagined Beef Wellington And the Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast! Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast We couldn’t forget to try the Vanilla Pear Mule! Vanilla Pear Mule See the whole A Twist on Tradition Menu here!! Winter Sliderland Winter Sliderland is grilling up all the burgers on our Christmas list once again this year! Winter Sliderland Annnnd the here’s a look at some of the 2019 menu! See the full thing here! 2019 Menu Today we filled up with the Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Bun. Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Bun We also had the Fried Turkey Slider! Fried Turkey Slider We couldn’t forget the Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail… Bourbon Cranberry Cocktail …or the super FESTIVE Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float! Look at the Mickey ornament! Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float See the FULL Winter Sliderland Menu here! Check out ALL of the Festival of Holiday Booth Pages and Menus here! Participating Restaurants A few restaurants are also joining in on the Festival of Holiday FUN! These include Sanoma Terrace, the Cappuccino Cart, Cona Cucamonga, Pacific Wharf Cafe, Smokejumpers Grill, and Paradise Garden Grill. Here’s a look at what’s cookin’ up at Paradise Garden Grill! Plant-based Chile Relleno Torta al Pastor House-made Pozole Street-style Tacos Burritos Kids’ Meals 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 visiting the Festival of Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Sneak Peek: Booths Are Up for Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! They’re HERE! The Festival of Holidays Booths (and Booth Names!) Have Been Spotted in Disneyland!! First Look and Review! Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure SOFT OPENING!! View the full article

Oh yeah… there’s another Disney foodie guide for the holidays and this one is for California Adventure! Merry Christmas from Disney California Adventure! There are going to be TONS of delicious holiday treats in Disneyland this year and we’re coming at you with a run down of all of them! From holiday churros to a Holiday Dinner Pizza (GENIUS), there’s a treat or eat for everyone at California Adventure this year. So, let’s dive in! Churros Let’s start strong with those awesome Holiday Churros! Grab a Peppermint Churro with chocolate and vanilla icing near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! Peppermint Churro ©Disney There’s a super chocolate-y looking Milk & Cookies Churro at Hollywood Land Churro Cart. This one comes with a cookies and cream dipping sauce so it’s perfect for those milk and cookie-lovers! Milk and Cookies Churro ©Disney AND over near Goofy’s Sky School, get a taste of the Horchata Churro with Condensed Milk. What a sweet spin on two traditional treats! Horchata Churro ©Disney Cotton Candy Around the park at other carts, look for fun holiday flavors of cotton candy like Hot Chocolate, Snowflake, and a Peppermint flavored Tree Shaped cotton candy! Peppermint Tree-Shaped Cotton Candy Mortimer’s Market Mortimer’s Market is once again offering up seasonal sourdough breads — this year in the shape of a Christmas Tree and a Snowman. These make wonderful gifts (if you don’t nibble on it all before you get home, that is!) Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe has always been a reliable place to pick up some of your favorite holiday cookies. Find the Mickey Gingerbread Man and the Holiday Brownie here! Mickey Gingerbread Man ©Disneyland Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream is your stop if you want all things cool and pepperminty! Once again, they’re serving up their festive dipped ice cream cones including chocolate peppermint, red and green sprinkles, and, new this year, crushed candy cane! Clarabelle’s Holiday Offerings ©Disney The Chocolate Peppermint Sundae and Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Bar are returning as well! Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge Once again, Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge are serving up their Sleigh Ride Cocktail made with Premium gin, elderflower liqueur, fortified white wine, lemon juice, cherry bitters, and berry liqueur garnished with a lavender sprig. The Sleigh Ride We’re curious to see if they debut a new glow cube this year! Last year’s snowflake was VERY popular! Read more about this drink and last year’s glow cube right here! Award Wieners Award Weiners has become our stop for all things funnel cake fries, but this year they’re only serving up one variety for the holidays — the Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries are returning. Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries Read our review of the Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries here! They’re also offering up a Cheesy “Corn” Dog made with a Jalapeño-cheddar sausage, tangy corn-cheese sauce, chile-lime-dusted corn fritters, pickled fresno chiles, and cilantro on a toasted potato bun. This showed up earlier this summer at Award Weiners so it’s interesting to see it make a return for the holidays! Also making an appearance are the Cheesy “Corn” Fries, which is all the goodies from the corndog piled high on those yummy filmstrip fries! Learn more about the Cheesy “Corn” Dog here! Studio Catering Co. The Plant-etarium Street Tacos are back this year at Studio Catering Co.. Also on the menu is the new Sleigh-Ride Slush , a frozen cranberry-apple lemonade. Schmoozies! Schmoozies! is your source for festive milkshakes in California Adventure this holiday season! Schmoozies! Holiday Goodies ©Disney New this year are the Peppermint Mickey Shake featuring a Peppermint cookies and cream shake, lots of whipped topping, holiday sprinkles and decor, and chocolate cream-filled cookie ears. Also new is the Churro Shake (!!!!) which swirls brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon churro cereal, whipped topping, and churro toffee! We enjoyed the Peppermint Affogato last year but this year we have CHOICES — you can choose between peppermint or brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream! Schmoozies Peppermint Affogato See what we thought about the Peppermint Affogato last year! Minnie Wreath Donut Also returning this year are the Minnie Wreath Donut (which we LOVED!) and the Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwich. See our review of the Minnie Wreath Donut here! Hollywood Lounge Hollywood Lounge is the perfect spot to grab a festive drink. On the menu this year are a variety of beers and ciders including: Modelo Especial Stone Delicious IPA Stella Artois Midnight Honest Abe Apple Pie Hard Cider Holiday Hard Cider – Honest Abe Apple Pie Hard Cider with spiced rum Stone Xocoveza Stout Beer Hibernation Great Divide If you’re looking for cocktails, the Mistletoe Mule pairs cranberry-orange lemonade with vodka and ginger ale. The non-alcoholic Sleigh Ride Slush at Schmoozies! can also be found here! Hollywood Lounge Drinks ©Disney For classic drinks of the season, try the non-alcoholic Elf Nog or add a shot of spiced rum, making it the Holiday Egg Nog instead! For chocolate lovers, Winter Hot Chocolate stars hot chocolate, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream. If you want an extra nip in your cocoa, you can opt for the Wonderland Hot Chocolate, which is the same but with a shot of peppermint Schnapps. Flo’s V8 Cafe Flo’s V8 Cafe is serving up another Blue Plate Special this holiday season! This time, it’s the classic Salisbury Steak with an Angus beef patty, green chile mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and seasonal vegetables. Returning is the Chocolate-Peppermint Shake. We weren’t wowed by this milkshake last year, but maybe this year will be different? Chocolate Peppermint Shake Read our review of Flo’s last Christmas season! Cozy Cone Motel You’ll be able to find the Sugar Cookie churro that looks JUST LIKE those classic sugar cookies. These would be great to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve… but we’re probably going to eat them all ourselves! Sugar Cookie Churro ©Disney Also on the menu is the returning Luigi’s Pesto Cone which is a bread cone stuffed with chicken pesto alfredo pasta, bruschetta tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction. We LOVED this last year and are glad to see it returning! Luigi’s Chicken Pesto Cone Returning on the sweet side of things is that Crushed Peppermint “Road Gravel” Ice Cream Topping. It has a new friend in the Crushed Candy Cane Ice Cream Topping on the menu this year! Also new is a Peppermint Ice Cream Cone or Cup with holiday sprinkles and a sugar star. See our review of Luigi’s Pesto Cone HERE! Pacific Wharf Cafe Pacific Wharf Café is baking up their popular Candy Cane, Snowman, and Pull-apart Christmas Tree-shaped Sourdough Bread as well as a Mickey Gingerbread Man Cookie and Sugar Cookie with red and green sprinkles. Baked Goods ©Disney You can wash it down with the returning Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA. This spot is also serving up a seasonal Pumpkin Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl as well as an Apple Fritter Bread Pudding as part of Festival of Holidays this year! Read our review of the Pumpkin Soup here! Boudin Bakery Cart Is serving up fresh-baked loaves of shaped Christmas sourdough once again. The selection includes a Snowman, Christmas Tree, and a Candy Cane. Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta is serving up their same holiday foods as last year, with the addition of the Mickey Gingerbread Cookie. The Holiday Dinner Pizza with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce is a slightly odd way to have your turkey dinner in one bite! Holiday Dinner Pizza ©Disney The returning Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is a fitting end to your turkey meal! Bayside Brews Is serving up a Karl Strauss Golden Stout, for all you beer lovers out there! Lamplight Lounge Lamplight Lounge’s returning Specialty Holiday Cocktail features aged tequila, mezcal, hibiscus, and lemon juice. It’s like a lighter take on a margarita! We love Lamplight Lounge, so any excuse to stop in here for a drink is a welcome one! Lamplight Lounge’s Specialty Drink Seen in the Bottom Right ©Disney Read our review of Lamplight Lounge here! With ALL these great treats and eats, we have a feeling we’ll be LOOKING like Santa and feeling quite jolly by the end of our trip around California Adventure. Want even more?! Check the list of holiday goodies coming to neighboring Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you planning to eat, drink, and be merry in California Adventure? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Photo Tour and Specialty Eats: Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Halloween Eats and Treats! Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort View the full article

It’s The More, The Merrier over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life ©Disney We first spotted decorations in DinoLand, U.S.A., Discovery Island, and then we found the brand new holiday lanterns! There’s so much to look forward to this season with new holiday enhancements! Today, we spotted even more decor in Africa, Pandora, and DinoLand U.S.A., just ahead of tomorrow’s official launch of their Holiday Celebrations! Let’s first stop in Pandora, where their decor could be described as subtle, at best! You’ll notice a garland strung around the land that features small lanterns and candy canes. Pandora Holiday Decor The entrance to Satu’li Canteen even added some garland. Satu’li Canteen Garland Pongu Pongu is looking merry & bright with their own garland. Pongu Pongu Decor Learn More About New Holiday Celebrations Coming to Animal Kingdom! The entrance to Na’vi River Journey features garland that has Direhorses, candy canes, trees, and more. Na’vi River Journey Decor We love the detailing on the Direhorse! Na’vi River Journey We next head to DinoLand, U.S.A. where we found a ton of new decor at Restaurantosaurus, Donald’s Dino-Bash!, and more. Look at this adorable sleigh that landed on the roof of Restaurantosaurus! Restaurantosaurus Decor We also found gorgeous multi-colored garland. Restaurantosaurus Garland ..and this beautiful wreath! Restaurantosaurus Wreath There’s even aviation-themed decor in the Launchpad McQuack meet and greet area! Aviation Decor in DinoLand Look at the detailing on the globe ornaments! DinoLand Decor Donald’s Dino-Bash got a major upgrade with this extra festive wreath. Donald’s Dino-Bash Decor Play some carnival-style games with Goofy in front of this sparkling tree! Dinoland Decor! Next up, we trek to Africa for a pit stop (and drinks) at Dawa Bar. They’ve gotten into the spirit with Festive Garland. Decor at Dawa Bar in Africa This is a very detailed garland! Holiday Garland at Dawa Bar Garland seems to be the theme in Africa! Holiday Garland in Africa …and here at the Pin Station. Garland in Africa …and here at Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Zuri’s Sweets Holiday Decor We also found this intricate wreath featuring our favorite felines. Animal Kingdom Wreath …and this one featuring a recycled tire! Wreath decor at Animal Kingdom We will WRAP UP this holiday tour of Animal Kingdom with one of the most unique items we found today…a wreath made from recycled bottle caps! Recycled Bottle Cap Wreath We’re loving these new holiday additions and can’t wait to watch them come to life tomorrow night! What are you most excited for during Holiday At Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know below! Related posts: Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! REVIEW!!! We’re ROARING About This Wild NEW Halloween Cupcake at Disney World! NEWS! After Hours Events Extended Through May 2020 in Disney World! View the full article

The Holidays are here at Disneyland Park! Christmas Tree at Disneyland Park ‘Tis the season to EAT, DRINK, and be MERRY especially now that we have ALL the Holiday Treats that will be offered throughout the season at Disneyland Park. HOLIDAY CHURROS We love seeing the new specialty Churros that Disneyland comes up with each season! The Town Square Churro Cart and Churros Near Sleeping Beauty Castle will feature Caramel and Coconut Churro. An Artisan churro rolled in cookie butter sugar and served with sweet milk dipped sauce, named Santa’s Cookies and Milk Churro, will be offered near Casey Jr. 2019 Holiday Churros at Disneyland Park @Disney The Tomorrowland Churro Cart will be serving a Toffee-Flavored Churro with the ability to add-on chocolate-almond or chocolate dipping sauces. The Frontierland Churro Cart will be serving the Turtle Churro, an Artisan churro rolled in chocolate sugar and served with caramel pecan dipping sauce. The unique Sweet and Tart Churro, cleverly named Sugar Plum Candy Churro, will return to the New Orleans Churro Cart. Sugar Plum Churro You can take a closer look at all of the 2019 CHURROS here! OUTDOOR VENDING CARTS The outdoor vending carts will be rockin’ Pink, Blue, and Candy Apple Cotton Candy and Peppermint-Caramel Corn. CARNATION CAFE Carnation Cafe will have the Fried Bologna Sandwich that features Pullman bread, mayo, fried bologna, lettuce, tomato, pickle stackers, and is served with fries. Fried Bologna Sandwich They’ll also have the Pork Chop TV Dinner! This dish features a Pork Chop that is served with seasoned apples, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, cheddar and chive scone, and caramel bread pudding. Pork Chop TV Dinner Read our review of these items here! GIBSON GIRL ICE CREAM PARLOR The beloved Main Street, U.S.A. institution is serving up a Peppermint Holiday Sundae. This features Peppermint Ice Cream that is topped with chocolate sauce and crushed peppermint. Peppermint Holiday Ice Cream Sundae Read our full Peppermint Sundae review here! REFRESHMENT CORNER Their holiday offering is a French Dip Sandwich featuring roast beef, spicy mustard, and au jus served on a crunchy French roll with chips. French Dip Sandwich @Disney JOLLY HOLIDAY BAKERY CAFE The Thanks-Mas Sandwich features oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread. Thanks-Mas Sandwich @Disney You’ll also be able to find a Butternut Squash Soup, Snowman Shortbread Cookie, and Santa Hat Macaron which features white mint filling and chocolate ganache. Santa Hat Macaron @Disney A Pumpkin Muffin and Dutch Apple Cinnamon Muffin will (only available Dec. 1). The Eggnog Latte Cheesecake will be returning! This features white chocolate mousse foam and a sprinkling of nutmeg. Jolly Holiday Eggnog Latte Cheesecake Read our full Eggnog Latte Cheesecake review here! The Holiday Cupcake features a vanilla bean cupcake filled with red and green chocolate pieces and finished with green and white swirled white chocolate mousse, and chocolate swirl candy pieces. The Holiday Brownie is BACK! This treat is topped with white chocolate mousse and sprinkles and finished with chocolate presents and a Christmas tree. Jolly Holiday Brownie Read our Holiday Brownie review here! Annnd, of course, you’ll be able to get yo self a Mickey Gingerbread Man. Mickey Gingerbread Man @Disneyland MARKET HOUSE The Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie is coming BACK to Market House! Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie @Disney Here you’ll also find that Snowman Shortbread Cookie and Mickey Gingerbread Man! PLAZA INN This year you’ll be able to get a Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log that features vanilla sponge wrapped with raspberry marmalade and mascarpone filling topped with buttercream ganache and chocolate curls. Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log @Disney Their Christmas Cake features chocolate sponge cake with red, green, and white swirled chocolate mousse filling topped with buttercream and finished with sprinkles. This looks super similar to many of the layered cakes we’ve seen at Plaza Inn this year. Christmas Cake @Disney And the Christmas Bundt Cake will hit the Plaza Inn scene once again on December 1st. Holiday Bundt Cake at the Plaza Inn Read our Holiday Bundt Cake review here! RED ROSE TAVERNE Over at Red Rose Taverne, you’ll find Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger. If you so dare, this Angus beef patty comes with uncured wagyu pastrami, Swiss-American cheese, spicy mustard aïoli, and a skewered accompaniment. Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger @Disney Here you’ll also find a Pumpkin Spice Shake and the Mickey Gingerbread Man. GALACTIC GRILL This year, Galactic Grill is serving up a Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait. Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait @Disney They’ll also have a Steakhouse Burger which is made with an Angus beef patty, provolone, onion strings, and sweet spiced bacon all served up on a toasted bun with choice of yogurt or french fries. Steakhouse Burger @Disney They’ll also have an Apple Pie Slush! Apple Pie Slush @Disney And a Nova Coffee Slush which is a chocolate-mint-flavored coffee slush! YUM! Nova Coffee Slush @Disney ALIEN PIZZA PLANET Travel out of this world with the Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza. This will be made with tender chunks of chicken, house-made bruschetta, and assorted cheeses with spiced marinara sauce Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza @Disney The Green Alien Holiday Macarons are flying into Alien Pizza Planet again this year! Green Alien Holiday Macaron Read our Alien Holiday Macaron review here! You can also get an Alpha Broccolius Parfait. This will be made with layers of soft mint ganache, green cake, white chocolate mousse, cookies and cream streusel, and whipped topping Alpha Broccolius Parfait @Disney RANCHO DEL ZOCALO The Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich is sticking around at Rancho Del Zocalo. This is a colorful shell-like Mexican sweet bread with dulce de leche ice cream, cajeta, and churro streusel. The colors are just changing up a bit! Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich @Disney Read our Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich review here! This year you’ll also find a Champurrado with Churro Bites. This is a rich, traditional-style Mexican hot chocolate served with cinnamon-sugar churros Champurrado with Churro Bites @Disney A Chicken Mole, which is a seasoned half chicken topped with mole, drizzled with sour cream, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Chicken Mole @Disney We’ve seen a few versions of Chicken Mole at Disneyland throughout the years, so we’re excited to give this one a try! Rancho Del Zocalo is also serving up a Caldo de Pollo which is a hearty soup of chicken, vegetables, and rice served with onions, cilantro, and lime. Caldo de Pollo @Disney And their Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate will make a return! This one will be layered with frozen horchata and topped with spiced whipped cream. Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate @Disney GOLDEN HORSESHOE Golden Horseshoe will have Holiday Ice Cream Sandwichs! Holiday Ice Cream Sandwich @Disney Stage Door Cafe The Apple Pie Funnel Cake that we reviewed a few months back will have a few new holiday sprinkles! This is a House-made funnel cake with cajeta, whipped cream, and streusel. Apple Pie Funnel Cake @Disney Read our full Apple Pie Funnel Cake review here! Hungry Bear Restaurant Hungry Bear is servin’ up a Snickerdoodle Cold Brew. Snickerdoodle Cold Brew @Disney They’ll also have a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake. Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake @Disney Blue Bayou Restaurant The Gingerbread Creme Brûlée with Chantilly cream and a mini chocolate gingerbread man is returning to Blue Bayou! Cafe Orleans Hot Chocolate Beignets served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream will be available at Cafe Orleans. Hot Chocolate Beignets @Disney Harbour Galley Another returning dish is the Holiday Pozole. This is a plant-based pozole with slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles and served with limes, radishes, and shredded cabbage. Holiday Pozole @Disney And they’ll have a Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee! Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee @Disney French Market Here you will find Smothered Beef! This eat is Braised beef with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted garlic, and caramelized onion jus. Smothered Beef @Disney The Haunted Mansion Wedding Cake is sticking around! This is a Buttercream frosting, cherries, and cream cheese filling finished with a splatter of cherry sauce. The Blue Velvet Cake is also sticking around! It’s made with blueberry purée, rice croquette brittle, and a vanilla-blueberry crisp. Blue Velvet Cake Check out our review here! MINT JULEP BAR The Candy Cane Beignets with a chocolate dipping sauce add-on are BACK at Mint Julep Bar! Candy Cane Beignets Read our Candy Cane Beignet here! This year you can also get a Cranberry Julep! Cranberry Julep @Disney Royal Street Veranda At Royal Street Veranda you’ll find the Blue Lump Crab Fritters with blue lump crab, cream cheese, herbs, citrus, and herb seasoning with cocktail sauce. Blue Lump Crab Fritters @Disney River Belle Terrace You can also get a Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese Sandwich which is a Kansas City-style brisket ends tossed in barbecue sauce with pickle and pepperoncini relish and melted cheddar served on Texas toast. Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese Sandwich @Disney Bengal Barbecue Bengal will serve up a Yellow Curry Rice Plate. This is an outback vegetable skewer and herb-marinated tofu served on a bed of jasmine rice with peas, green onions, and a side of citrus-miso slaw. The Holidays are a foodie’s dream at Disneyland Park! Remember, these items are only available Nov. 8, 2019 through Jan. 6, 2020. Click To See the 2019 Disneyland Festival of Holidays Menus! 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 specialty holiday item are you most excited to try at Disneyland Park? Let us know below! Related posts: New! Halloween Time Treats at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel! REVIEW and PHOTOS: Pumpkin Season Continues with New Pumpkin Soup at Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays! Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

Oh, what a lovely sight! The holidays have returned to Magic Kingdom Park – and the debut of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is just 24-hours away! Here you can take in two of my favorite holiday sights: the lovely Cinderella Castle awash in white lights and the colorful poinsettias that pack the flowerbeds this time of year. Thanks to Photographer Mark Willard for the image. View the full article

It’s true! Animal Kingdom gets wilder every time we’re there! Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom We were enjoying a leisurely stroll up to the park entrance when we came face to face with something we weren’t exactly prepared to see…at least outside of one of the theme park’s exhibits! We spotted THIS GUY…and he gave us a little start to be sure! Snake at Entrance to Animal Kingdom! EEP! Yep, it’s always good to be reminded that central Florida is a HAVEN for reptiles, including gators and these little beauties. We’re guessing he’s a black racer snake — very common to the area and completely harmless (unless you’re a snake or a tree frog, that is). We spotted him here on the walkway to the Animal Kingdom. Walking Path to Animal Kingdom And this is an excellent time to remind you that even though you may be in the “Disney Bubble,” you’re still in a real place and in the real world! Due to its swampland status, Disney World has plenty of snakes, gators, and other wildlife that you should be aware of. Keep an eye on your kiddos — even in the theme parks — and stay aware. Have you seen any interesting unexpected creatures while visiting Disney World? Related posts: Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! FULL REVIEW: Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom NEW! The Rafiki Cupcake Arrives in Animal Kingdom View the full article

With Friday right around the corner, we’re sharing a special holiday edition of our new video series featuring must-do weekend experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning tomorrow, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park with a brand-new fireworks spectacular – “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” The fireworks show is exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which guests can attend on select nights November 8 through December 22, 2019. And take note: Disney Parks Blog readers can watch the debut of “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” during our #DisneyParksLIVE stream on November 8 at 9:55 p.m. EST. Also this weekend, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fabulously festive fireworks spectacular occurs every night from November 8, 2019, to January 5, 2020. And the Hollywood Tower Hotel will come to holly-jolly life with colorful projections during Sunset Seasons Greetings beginning on Friday as well. This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is introducing its biggest holiday season ever with festive new entertainment and special holiday decor in every land. Plus, at the heart of the park on Discovery Island, the Tree of Life awakens with a series of wintry tales, each told in a unique artistic style and complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. These winter “awakenings” begin on November 8. Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article