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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

It’s our favorite time of year as we get to eat, drink, and be merry at the Festival of Holidays at California Adventure Park. Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays The festival celebrates the cultural diversity of Southern California through live music and dance performances, beautiful decor, and marketplace booths. Some of our favorite dining locations are even getting in on the action with their own holiday offerings a day early! Let’s cruise up the coast to one of our favorite Disney California Adventure spots, Pacific Wharf Cafe where we’ve already tried a delish Apple Fritter Bread Pudding. Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure Pacific Wharf is known for serving hearty soups in San Francisco’s own Boudin Bread Bowls! Last year, we indulged (And loved!) the carby goodness that was the Turkey Pot Pie Soup in a Bread Bowl. Turkey Pot Pie Soup in a Bread Bowl You thought pumpkin season was over? Well, guess again! This holiday season brings us Pumpkin Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. Pacific Wharf 2019 Holiday Menu Priced at $11.49 as well as sip & savor eligible, this seasonal soup is made with coconut milk, lemongrass, and ginger, and is topped with pumpkin seeds and shaved coconut. Pumpkin Soup This soup was definitely more savory than the sweet Pumpkin-ness we anticipated. The aromatic spices were the perfect accompaniment for the fluffy and delicious (per usual) sourdough bread bowl. The garnish is made of cilantro, zucchini, and tomato and adds a nice flavor to it, but you can get it without the garnish if that’s not your thing. It’s relatively thick making for a very hearty meal. Pumpkin Soup We think this is a solid choice if you’re looking for a filling snack on those frigid 60 degree California nights. The Festival of Holidays at Disney’s California Adventure officially kicks off tomorrow, November 8th and will run through January 6, 2020. Click Here to See the 2019 Festival of Holidays Menus and Booths here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What specialty offering are you excited to try at this year’s Festival of Holidays at Disneyland? Sound off below! Related posts: REVIEW: Does the New Loaded Latke Live Up to Last Year’s Favorite at the 2019 Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort?! Halloween Time Eats from Disney California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf Cafe Rose Cake Pops Return to Disneyland for Valentine’s Day — with a Little Twist! View the full article

If you thought I was done with my Foodie Guides, then you’re in for a treat because I have even MORE festive holiday offerings to share with you! That’s right, Disney California Adventure park is going to have more offerings this year than ever before, with a variety of eats, sweets, and treats celebrating the season IN ADDITION to all of the wonderful Festival of Holiday marketplaces (see the Foodie Guide for Disney Festival of Holidays here). These items will all be offered throughout the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, which starts Nov. 8, 2019 and runs through Jan. 6, 2020! And as always, be sure to check out the Disneyland app to discover the magical world of mobile ordering. Many of our quick service locations throughout the park offer this service, which allows you to mobile order your yummy holiday meals in advance, skip the line, and get straight to snacking! You can check out the full list here of participating quick-service restaurants around both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. Holiday Churros Peppermint Churro (Churros Near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail) – Churro coated with crushed candy canes and chocolate and vanilla icing Milk & Cookies Churro (Hollywood Land Churro Cart) – Churro with chocolate chip cookie and cookies and cream sugar with cookies and cream dipping sauce Sugar Cookie Churro (Cozy Cone Motel) – Churro rolled in sugar and topped with white icing and holiday sprinkles Horchata Churro with Condensed Milk (Churros Near Goofy’s Sky School) Outdoor Vending Carts Hot Chocolate Cotton Candy Snowflake Cotton Candy Peppermint Tree-Shaped Cotton Candy Mortimer’s Market Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Snowman-Shaped Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café Holiday Brownie Mickey Gingerbread Man Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Candy Cane Premium Cone or Waffle Cup Red and Green Sprinkles Premium Cone Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream Cone – Scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium cone with chocolate-dipped cookies Chocolate-Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae – Scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream in a candy cane premium waffle cup topped with whipped cream, chocolate-dipped cookies, and crushed peppermint Chocolate-Peppermint Bar – Choice of ice cream bar dipped in chocolate, drizzled in peppermint icing, and topped with crushed peppermint Mickey Gingerbread Man Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge Sleigh Ride Cocktail – Premium gin, elderflower liqueur, fortified white wine, lemon juice, cherry bitters, and berry liqueur garnished with a lavender sprig Award Wieners Cheesy “Corn” Dog – Jalapeño-cheddar sausage, tangy corn-cheese sauce, chile-lime-dusted corn fritters, pickled fresno chiles, and cilantro on a toasted potato bun Cheesy “Corn” Fries – Filmstrip fries topped with tangy corn-cheese sauce, chili-lime-dusted corn fritters, pickled fresno chiles, and cilantro Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries – Churro funnel cake fries topped with crumbled gingerbread, caramel, icing, and whipped topping Stone Xocoveza Stout Beer Studio Catering Truck Plant-etarium Street Tacos – Brussels sprouts, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and apple and pomegranate slaw Sleigh-Ride Slush – Cranberry-apple lemonade frozen slush Schmoozies! Holiday Affogato – Espresso poured over choice of peppermint or brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream Peppermint Mickey Shake – Peppermint-chocolate crème cookie shake, whipped topping, holiday accents, and chocolate cream-filled cookie ears Churro Shake – Brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon churro cereal, whipped topping, and churro toffee Minnie Wreath Donut – Flaky donut filled with chocolate-peppermint ganache Cranberry-Orange Lemonade Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Scoop of brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream rolled with crushed gingersnap cookie Hollywood Lounge Modelo Especial Stone Delicious IPA Stella Artois Midnight Wonderland Hot Chocolate – Hot chocolate, peppermint schnapps, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream 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 Elf Nog – Non-alcoholic egg nog Holiday Egg Nog – With spiced rum Winter Hot Chocolate – Hot chocolate with whipped cream and crushed peppermint Mistletoe Mule – Cranberry-orange lemonade with ginger ale and vodka Sleigh-Ride Slush – Cranberry-apple lemonade frozen slush Flo’s V8 Café Blue Plate Special: Salisbury Steak – Angus beef patty, green chile mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and seasonal vegetables Chocolate-Peppermint Shake – Topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint “Road Gravel” Cozy Cone Motel Peppermint Ice Cream Cone or Cup – Decorated with holiday sprinkles and topped with a sugar star Crushed Peppermint “Road Gravel” Ice Cream Topping – Peppermint cream-filled chocolate cookie crumbles Crushed Candy Cane Ice Cream Topping Luigi’s Pesto Cone – Creamy pesto alfredo pasta, marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, bruschetta tomatoes, and Romano cheese served in a bread cone Pacific Wharf Café Candy Cane-Shaped Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-Based) Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Snowman-Shaped Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Mickey Gingerbread Man Sugar Cookie – Topped with red and green sprinkles Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart Peppermint Mocha Snowman Shortbread Cookie Mickey Gingerbread Man Boudin Bakery Bread Cart Candy Cane-Shaped Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-Based) Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Snowman-Shaped Sourdough Bread Loaf (Plant-based) Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Holiday Dinner Pizza – Roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce Mickey Gingerbread Man Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bayside Brews Karl Strauss Golden Stout Lamplight Lounge Specialty Holiday Cocktail – Aged tequila, mezcal, agave, hibiscus, and lemon juice Remember, these items are only available Nov. 8, 2019 through Jan. 6, 2020, so be sure to come on by this holiday season to try them for yourself! For more information on all of the seasonal festivities happening around Disneyland Resort this year, check out the Disneyland Resort website. And be sure to check out my Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park, and stay tuned for even more holiday Foodie Guides coming to the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

The most magical time of the year is finally here – the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin Nov. 8! Yesterday, we gave you the Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park, but did you know that there’s SO MUCH MORE festive food at both of our parks and resort hotels? That’s right, we’ve got everything from candy cane beignets and gingerbread men to eggnog and holiday cocktails. This Foodie Guide covers all of the offerings you can find at Disneyland park. Throughout the holiday season, you’ll be able to feast on all of these yummy goodies! For more information on all of the seasonal festivities happening around Disneyland Resort this year, check out the Disneyland Resort website. To bring more holiday cheer to your visit, many of these seasonal items are available for mobile ordering through the Disneyland App! Mobile ordering makes it easier than ever for you to order, pay and pick up fresh food while spending a day at the parks. Check out the full list here of participating quick-service restaurants around both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. And with that, here is our official Foodie Guide to Holidays 2019 at Disneyland park – happy snacking! Holiday Churros Caramel and Coconut Churro (Town Square Churro Cart and Churros Near Sleeping Beauty Castle) Santa’s Cookies and Milk Churro (Churros Near Casey Jr.) – Artisan churro rolled in cookie butter sugar and served with sweet milk dipped sauce Toffee-Flavored Churro (Tomorrowland Churro Cart) – add-on chocolate-almond or chocolate dipping sauces available Turtle Churro (Frontierland Churro Cart) – Artisan churro rolled in chocolate sugar and served with caramel pecan dipping sauce Sugar Plum Candy Churro (New Orleans Churro Cart) – Sweet and tart churro Outdoor Vending Carts Pink, Blue, and Candy Apple Cotton Candy Peppermint-Caramel Corn Carnation Café Fried Bolonga Sandwich – Pullman bread, mayo, fried bologna, lettuce, tomato, and pickle stackers served with fries Pork Chop TV Dinner – Pork chop with seasoned apples, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and a cheddar and chive scone served with caramel bread pudding Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor Peppermint Holiday Sundae – Peppermint ice cream topped with chocolate sauce and crushed peppermint Refreshment Corner French Dip Sandwich – Roast beef, spicy mustard, and au jus served on a crunchy French roll with chips Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Thanks-Mas Sandwich – Oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce on rustic bread Butternut Squash Soup Snowman Shortbread Cookie Santa Hat Macaron – with white mint filling and chocolate ganache Pumpkin Muffin (available through Dec. 1) Dutch Apple Cinnamon Muffin (available Dec. 1) Eggnog Latte Cheesecake – with white chocolate mousse foam and a sprinkling of nutmeg Holiday Cupcake – Vanilla bean cupcake filled with red and green chocolate pieces, finished with green and white-swirled white chocolate mousse, and chocolate swirl candy pieces Holiday Brownie – topped with white chocolate mousse and sprinkles and finished with chocolate presents and a Christmas tree Mickey Gingerbread Man Market House Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie Snowman Shortbread Cookie Mickey Gingerbread Man Plaza Inn Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log – Vanilla sponge wrapped with raspberry marmalade and mascarpone filling topped with buttercream ganache and chocolate curls Christmas Cake – Chocolate sponge cake with red, green, and white swirled chocolate mousse filling topped with buttercream and finished with sprinkles Christmas Bundt Cake (available Dec. 1) Red Rose Taverne Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger – Angus beef patty, uncured wagyu pastrami, Swiss-American cheese, spicy mustard aïoli, and a skewered accompaniment Pumpkin Spice Shake Mickey Gingerbread Man Galactic Grill Caramel Pecan Brownie Parfait Steakhouse Burger – Angus beef patty, provolone, onion strings, and sweet spiced bacon on a toasted bun served with choice of yogurt or french fries Apple Pie Slush Nova Coffee Slush – Chocolate-mint-flavored coffee slush Alien Pizza Planet Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza – Tender chunks of chicken, house-made bruschetta, and assorted cheeses with spiced marinara sauce Green Alien Holiday Macaron – with lemon filling Alpha Broccolius Parfait – Layers of soft mint ganache, green cake, white chocolate mousse, cookies and cream streusel, and whipped topping Rancho del Zocalo Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich – Colorful shell-like Mexican sweet bread with dulce de leche ice cream, cajeta, and churro streusel Champurrado with Churro Bites – Rich, traditional-style Mexican hot chocolate served with cinnamon-sugar churros Chicken Mole – Seasoned half chicken topped with mole, drizzled with sour cream, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, and served with Mexican rice and refried beans Caldo de Pollo – Hearty soup of chicken, vegetables, and rice served with onions, cilantro, and lime Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate – Layered with frozen horchata and topped with spiced whipped cream Golden Horseshoe Holiday Ice Cream Sandwich Stage Door Café Apple Pie Funnel Cake – House-made funnel cake with cajeta, whipped cream, and streusel Hungry Bear Restaurant Snickerdoodle Cold Brew Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake Blue Bayou Restaurant Gingerbread Crème Brûlée – with Chantilly cream and a mini chocolate gingerbread man Café Orleans Hot Chocolate Beignets – Served with hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream Harbour Galley Holiday Pozole – plant-based pozole with slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles and served with limes, radishes, and shredded cabbage Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee French Market Smothered Beef – Braised beef with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted garlic, and caramelized onion jus The Wedding Cake – Buttercream frosting, cherries, and cream cheese filling finished with a splatter of cherry sauce Blue Velvet Cake – With blueberry purée, rice croquette brittle, and a vanilla-blueberry crisp Mint Julep Bar Candy Cane Beignets Chocolate Dipping Sauce Add-On Cranberry Julep – Cranberry-infused mint julep Royal Street Veranda Blue Lump Crab Fritters – Blue lump crab, cream cheese, herbs, citrus, and herb seasoning with cocktail sauce River Belle Terrace Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Kansas City-style brisket ends tossed in barbecue sauce with pickle and pepperoncini relish and melted cheddar served on Texas toast Bengal Barbecue Yellow Curry Rice Plate – 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 Remember, these items are only available Nov. 8, 2019 through Jan. 6, 2020, so be sure to come on by this holiday season to try them for yourself! For more information, visit the Disneyland Resort website. You can also check out my Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park, and stay tuned for even more holiday Foodie Guides coming to the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays is heating up at California Adventure Park. Disney’s Festival of Holidays In addition to live music and dance performances, beautiful decor, and marketplace booths, additional dining locations are getting in on the action with their own holiday offerings. Let’s head to Smokejumpers Grill for their festive offering. In case you aren’t familiar, Smokejumpers Grill is an aviation-themed quick-service spot located next to the entrance of Soarin’ Around The World. Smokejumpers Grill We’ve seen previous incarnations of Latkes, like last year’s Jalapeño Latkes from the Spicy Celebrations marketplace booth (which happened to be one of our festival favorites!). Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Crema Oy To The World! We were super excited to try this new offering, the Loaded Latke. This dish features a traditional latke that is loaded with smoked brisket, horseradish cream, and scallion. It’s priced at $7.49 and eligible for sip & savor. Loaded Latkes We were served two very good latkes, that we found to be nice and crispy (as they should be)! Sadly, the meat was a bit tough and could have used some more sauce. We also felt like the portion was a little small! Oy Vey! Loaded Latkes We definitely didn’t love this one a latke, and miss last year’s version! You guys should try it out and let us know how it ranks on your festival list! The Festival of Holidays at Disney’s California Adventure officially kicks off TOMORROW, November 8th and will run through January 6, 2020. Click Here to see the 2019 Festival of Holidays Menus and Booths! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which new offering are you most excited to try from this year’s Festival of Holidays? Let us know below! Related posts: 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! Halloween Time Eats: Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Dip in Disneyland! View the full article

Grab your Gingerbread Minnie Ears and Mickey Ornament Sipper, because the Festival of Holidays is just about here and we’re ready to celebrate! Pacific Wharf Cafe The Festival of Holidays starts November 8, 2019 at Disney’s California Adventure Park, and we’re starting to see the first signs of festive holiday treats trickling in! Today we’re heading over to the Pacific Wharf Café to see what they’ve got baking! We picked up the delish Apple Fritter Bread Pudding, a new menu item in celebration of the Festival of Holidays! Apple Fritter Bread Pudding The bread pudding is actually the middle layer of this dessert. It’s stacked on top of a cinnamon apple base and topped with whipped cream, caramel, and cinnamon crumbles. HEART EYES EMOJI! Apple Fritter Bread Pudding Bread pudding is an absolute FAVORITE for us, so we’re tough critics. So believe us when we say that the Apple Fritter Bread Pudding was delicious. It was perfectly balanced in its flavors, and we didn’t think it was too sweet! This is one seriously yummy dessert that we would highly recommend! Festival of Holidays 2019 Menu You can try out this delicious treat for yourself at the Pacific Wharf Café in Disney’s California Adventure Park in celebration of the Festival of Holidays! Click here to see ALL the BOOTHS and MENUS at the 2019 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What do you think of the new Apple Fritter Bread Pudding? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: The BEST Bread Pudding Yet at Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure First Look! Grandma’s Recipes Returns to Festival of Holidays with NEW Eats in Disneyland! Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

First we had the Cookie Butter Monkey Bread, and now another deliciously sweet treat has swung into the Disneyland Resort. Bengal Barbecue Today, we’re heading over to Bengal Barbecue at Disneyland to check out wildly delicious snack! Calling all sweet-tooths! The new Pecan Monkey Bread is here to satisfy your craving! This new flavor of monkey bread is layer upon layer or YUM. So let’s dig in!!! Pecan Monkey Bread It’s a deliciously sticky, glazed pecan monkey bread that comes topped with whipped cream and pecans galore! YES, PLEASE! Pecan Monkey Bread On first impression, we found this to be super sweet and delicious. It’s served warm, and each bite really melts in your mouth. Pecan Monkey Bread The monkey bread comes served with a generous helping of pecans, which add a nice texture with the mouth watering sticky glaze and whipped cream. The Pecan Monkey Bread is also know as a Breakfast Monkey Bread, and we can’t think of a more delicious start to the day! Pecan Monkey Bread You can try out this unique treat for yourself for $9.99 at Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland! Click here to read our coverage of Festival of Holidays at Disney’s California Adventure! 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! What do you think of the new Pecan Money Bread? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Spotted: Special Limited Run Skewer at Disneyland’s Bengal Barbecue News and Review: The Jungle Julep at Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland News: Indoor Seating (Finally!) at Bengal BBQ in Disneyland! View the full article

Christmas merch is popping up all over the Winter Wonderland that is now Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Christmas at Magic Kingdom While it’s Christmas all year long at Liberty Square’s Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, the North Pole has just dropped off some new arrivals! Say HO-HO-HO to Disney Parks Wishables Mystery Plush, the Merry Christmas Series! Wishables Merry Christmas Series Priced at $9.99, each package contains one of the joyful four, either a Santa Mickey, a Gingerbread Man, a Snowman, or a Reindeer, but you won’t know until you unwrap it! This limited release plush is also available on online!. Toy Solider Wishable We also found the Toy Soldier Disney Parks Wishables Plush online. Armed with holiday cheer, he’s also a part of the Merry Christmas Series and priced at $9.99. These adorable new Wishables could make for an adorable stocking stuffer! Which holiday Wishables will you be adding to your collection? Let us know below! Related posts: CUTE! New Mickey and Minnie Claus Are Ready to Help You Deck The Halls in Disney World! Let’s DIAL IN on New Holiday Phones Cases at Disney’s Magic Kingdom! The 2019 Holiday Tote Has Arrived at Walt Disney World! View the full article

We’re just one day from the return of a favorite Disneyland Resort festival! Festival of Holidays That’s right! The Festival of Holidays officially returns to California Adventure tomorrow, November 8. This year’s festival will feature 8 different Marketplace Booths that will be sampling different holiday and California-inspired fares. There’s sure to be a TON of tasty options (check out those menus!), so you’re gonna need a good way to keep track of aaalllll the good eats! Good news! You can ALREADY grab a Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport! The Tasting Passport is a great way to keep track of all the things you want to try at the Festival and all the things you’ve already tried! Grab one along with your Festival Guide and you’ll be in good shape not to miss out on any of the eats and treats! Tasting Passport The Passport and guide match the pretty red themes of the rest of the Festival with a Mickey full of holiday and food icons! Cute! Tasting Passport The Festival of Holidays runs from November 8 through January 6, 2020, so don’t miss your chance to stop by this awesome event. Click here to check out the 2019 BOOTHS and MENUS at Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you headed to the Festival of Holidays? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FULL MENUS and Booths Are HERE For the 2019 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays!! News! Disney California Adventure Announces Dates for Festival of Holidays! REVIEW! Mich-Helado in Disney California Adventure View the full article

We’re blasting off to Tomorrowland to try out a new Joffrey’s treat! Joffrey’s Revive The Joffrey’s locations around Disney can be a real life-saver on a tiring day in the parks. We love stopping here to grab an iced coffee when we need a park pick-me-up. We’re also quite fond of the rotating pastry menu and we recently found an all-new sweet treat that makes us feel all warm and toasty inside. We were hanging around Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom when we spotted this MONSTER S’mores Donut at Joffrey’s Revive. We actually spotted this donut in Disney Springs a few months ago as well as a mini version, but this is the first time we’ve seen it IN the Disney Parks. Joffrey’s Revive S’mores Donut This thing is huge and SO pretty, so we can’t imagine roasting it over a fire. That’s okay though because all the classic s’mores flavors are already included! Joffrey’s Revive S’mores Donut It’s got those tasty roasted marshmallows on top with tons of graham cracker crumbs and chocolate icing. YUM. Joffrey’s Revive S’mores Donut The donut itself is super cakey and delicious. The s’mores flavors really come from the toppings so the donut itself is more plain cake. That means that it’s not overwhelmingly sweet which we thought was a good thing in a treat this large! Joffrey’s Revive S’mores Donut It’s important to note that Joffrey’s donuts are actually sourced locally from Donut King. And y’all it was the bomb.com. You might like this treat if you’re looking for something shareable or a little chocolate-y (but not too chocolate-y!). You can grab one for yourself from Joffrey’s Revive in Tomorrowland for $4.99. Click here to check out MORE Disney donuts!! Will you be blasting off to grab the S’mores Donut? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: First Look and Review: Joffrey’s Revive Coffee Kiosk and S’Mores Latte in Magic Kingdom You DONUT Want to Miss This NEW GIANT MICKEY TREAT at Magic Kingdom!! The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Something sweet is baking over at the Grand Floridian! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House As we reported earlier this week, construction has begun on the Grand Floridian‘s annual Gingerbread House! This life-size holiday treat tradition is over 20 years strong, and we are SO excited to see this year’s rendition! Speaking of which, we spotted a sign in the Grand Floridian lobby that gives us a better idea when we can expect to pay a visit to the completed sugary-sweet building… The Gingerbread House will have its grand opening November 13th, 2019 at 10:30 AM. That means we can expect the snack stand inside the house to be open for business then as well! Gingerbread House Grand Opening Sign We also feasted our eyes on this menu of items that will be available for store opening! Gingerbread House Store Menu Dark Chocolate Mickey Pop, Gingerbread Cookie Man, and Thin Mint Cookies are just a few of the treats that will be available at the Gingerbread House storefront! It’s worth noting the there will be vegan and gluten-free options available, and that several items are eligible for a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Gingerbread House Store Menu The shop will also offer signature items such as a Gingersnap Cookie, Brownie Tree Pop, and Snowman Donut. YUM, we’ll take them all! Gingerbread House Store Menu If you are looking to buy some of these magical holiday treats as a gift, the store will also offer a Grand Floridian Signature Gift Box, which will contain an assortment of Gingerbread Cookies, Peppermint Bark, and other gingerbread goodies! Gingerbread House Store Menu Once open, all of these festive treats will be available for purchase at the snack stand inside the Gingerbread House, seen under construction here! Gingerbread House Store Until opening day, you can stop by the Grand Floridian lobby to get a behind the scenes look at how this MASSIVE house is constructed! Cast Members have been working each day, and it’s so fun to see how all their hard work comes together! Gingerbread House Construction We spotted a few nutcracker decorations at attention, waiting to be put up around the Gingerbread House! Gingerbread House Decorations This list of ingredients that go in to this massive house is JAW DROPPING! Along with hundreds of pounds of baking ingredient, the house also requires TONS of Disney magic! Gingerbread House Ingredients While we eagerly await the official opening, we are fully enjoying watching every little detail come together to create this truly impressive holiday display! We even had the opportunity to get a little taste! Gingerbread House Looking for more gingerbread houses around Walt Disney World Resort? Check them ALL out here! Click here to read about the can’t-miss experiences to celebrate the holidays at Disney World this year! Are you excited for this year’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is OPEN – Let’s Take a Look! Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

We spotted a surprising new addition to the shopDisney website today! Christmas MagicBands Front MagicBands are one way Disney helps you get around Disney Parks! They hold your tickets, resort room keys, and you can even link them to a credit card for payment in the parks. They’re also an awesome way to express your Disney style, which is why we love keeping an eye out for new MagicBands in the park. Well, it looks like there’s big news brewing on the MagicBand front! While perusing the shopDisney website today, we spotted something interesting in the “New” section. Did someone say Slap Bracelet MagicBands? WHAT?! Slap Bracelet MagicBands ©Disney Slap bracelets may end up being a fun alternative to the traditional MagicBand straps and your kids are probably gonna dig them! Look at those cute Citrus Swirl and Frozen styles! Farewell IllumiNations MagicBand We’re interested to see how sturdy they are or if they’ll be easy for little ones who are prone to misplace. They seem like a lot of fun and the designs look unique and adorable, but we cannot wait to see the practicality when they officially release on November 12th! Click here to learn the SECRETS you don’t know about MagicBands! Will you be opting for a slap bracelet MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Disney Launches NEW “Beauty and the Beast” Dooney & Bourke Collection! Listen Up, Y’ALL — Prices INCREASED on Minnie Mouse Ears at Disney! NEWS: Designer Hipster Mickey Ears Arrive In Disney Parks! View the full article

It’s that time of year when many of us start thinking about decorating for the holidays. Here at the Disneyland Resort, our resort enhancement team actually started planning for this year’s holiday design last year! Creating, maintaining and storing all of the decorations for the resort is a year-long process for these talented cast members. The video below shows our resident “elves” hard at work in our warehouse where most of the resort’s yuletide trimmings are stored. From gathering garland to unboxing bows, they ensure every detail of décor is ready to make the season bright at the Disneyland Resort. A few fun facts about decorating for the holidays at the Disneyland Resort: The exterior of Main Street, U.S.A., features approximately 220 garlands that measure more than four miles long, with approximately 80 wreaths and 120 bows bringing the season to life on this charming street. It takes nearly three dozen cast members 35 days to install the glittering façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday and nearly 18 days to decorate the holiday attraction’s dazzling interior. The Disneyland Christmas tree stands 60-feet tall on Main Street, U.S.A. and features 1,500 Victorian-inspired ornaments with 100 oversized faux candles. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle shimmers during the day and is illuminated each night with more than 126,000 twinkling LED lights, sparkling “icicles” and shimmering snow-capped turrets. A 50-foot Christmas tree adorns Carthay Circle to help guests get in the holiday spirit. The tree and surrounding buildings are decorated with vintage-style ornaments in keeping with the theme of Buena Vista Street, inspired by Los Angeles as it appeared when Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s. View the full article

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! Starbucks’ holiday drinks are BACK in Disney parks! Hollywood Studios Christmas Decor Sorry fall flavor enthusiasts, but the days of fall specialty drinks are coming to an end. How do we know this? Because a TON of beloved winter drinks appeared in the Disney Starbucks locations today. That’s right! Starbucks locations around Disney World are pumping out the holiday cheer with all your winter favorites. That means you can stop by Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom, Fountain View in Epcot, Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios, Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom, or either of the two Starbucks locations in Disney Springs to secure that winter-y coffee fix! In Disneyland, swing by Market House on Main Street U. S. A., by Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe in California Adventure, or by the Starbucks location in Downtown Disney! Starbucks Holiday Drinks Disney World You’ll see the return of all of your favorite holiday drinks from last year except for the Gingerbread Latte (we’re bummed too). But, don’t worry if you love that spiced cookie, there’s PLENTY of ways to fill your Gingerbread craving around Disney World and some of them are larger than life. Starbucks Holiday Drinks Disney World The returning holiday drinks include Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Mocha, Signature Hot Chocolate, Eggnog Latte, Caramel Brulee Latte, and (our FAVE) Chestnut Praline Latte! Starbucks Holiday Drinks Disney World We think these drinks are super tasty and there’s a reason they’re classics, so we just had to go pick up a few of our favorites. Starbucks Holiday Drinks Disney World At the Disney Springs location, you can grab your choice of a few specialty Frappuccinos, these blended beverages are unique creations at the location. Try out the green tea and peppermint Mistletoe Frappuccino or the Candy Cane Frappuccino with vanilla bean and peppermint, just to name a few! Starbucks Holiday Drinks Disney World And don’t worry, if you’re the PSL kind of person, the pumpkin spice syrup is still available while supplies last. A Cast Member told us that they had it into the new year last year. Stop by any Disney Starbucks location to get your holiday sip on! Click here to see some fun holiday treats coming to Main Street Bakery! Which Starbucks holiday drink is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You’ve GOT to See the NEW Tumbler at Disney Starbucks Locations! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! View the full article

Look what’s landed in Hollywood Studios! Alien Saucer Mug Our favorite green aliens have spun their way on to the shelves of the Celebrity 5 & 10 Store in Hollywood Studios in a NEW Alien Saucer Mug! But there’s more to these Little Green Men than meets the eye… “Ooo!” That’s right, the Alien Saucer Mug actually has a top that comes off! We love this addition for keeping your hot drink warm on a cozy winter morning! Alien Saucer Mug The generously sized mug is the perfect size for a delicious hot cocoa, or whatever seasonal drink your heart desires! Alien Saucer Mug You don’t need The Claw to snag one of these adorable keepsakes for yourself. Alien Saucer Mug Fly on by and pick up the new Alien Saucer Mug for yourself, available for $24.99 at the Celebrity 5 & 10 Store in Hollywood Studios. Click here to read about the NEW Toy Story Land holiday decorations! What do you think of the new Alien Saucer Mug? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! 2020 Merchandise Arrives in Walt Disney World! runDisney Expo Finds: Mickey and Minnie CHOCOLATE Medals and Drink Toppers! What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Lessons From Lightning McQueen, Skyliner Progress, the Triumphant Return of the Butterfinger Cupcake and MORE!! View the full article

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It’s almost tiiiiiiimmme….. for the DISNEY CHRISTMAS SPECIALS!!! 2018 Holiday Special Every year, Disney films a few TV Holiday specials in the Disney Parks to air during the season and we’ve got all the details on what to expect from the 2019 shows (and how their filming is impacting the parks!). You might remember that Disney announced filming dates to be this weekend starting today, well they must have started early because we spotted a couple of Disney Channel stars filming in Animal Kingdom yesterday! If you’ll be home this holiday season instead of at the Disney Parks, have no fear! You can still join in on the Disney Christmas fun with three different TV specials filmed in the parks (yes, three)! Tune in to ABC on November 28 for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” and on Christmas Day for the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.” For Disney Channel fans, the fun is on December 13 with “Disney Channel Holiday Party at Disney World.” 2018 Holiday Special We spotted the first signs of filming in Animal Kingdom yesterday with Disney Channel stars Isaac Ryan Brown (Booker from “Raven’s Home”) and Ruby Rose Turner (Cami from “Coop and Cami”). Disney Holiday TV Special Filming These two are set to perform “12 Days of Christmas” for the Disney Channel special. Check out Ruby Rose Turner sporting those new holiday Minnie ears! Um… CUTE! Disney Holiday TV Special Filming And today we spotted even more filming! There’s a full stage set up in Hollywood Studios today on Hollywood Boulevard complete with some super colorful and stylized Christmas trees. Disney Holiday TV Special Filming There’s a ton of crew to make the filming run smoothly and it looks like Pentatonix, the famous acapella group known for their Christmas albums, are belting it out for the specials. If you’re in Hollywood Studios today, you may be able to catch the filming! The group is set to perform “Deck the Halls” for “The Wonderful World of Disney” special, “Here Comes Santa Claus” for both the “Wonderful World” and the Disney Channel special, and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” for the “Christmas Day Parade Special.” Disney Holiday TV Special Filming And we’re likely to see a lot more filming through the end of the weekend! Disney just released details on all of the celebrity acts we can expect from each special and it’s quite the star-studded line-up. Disney Holiday TV Special Filming The Thanksgiving Day special, “The Wonderful World of Disney” is being filmed in Disney World and Disneyland and will feature Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton (Baby Spice!!!), Jesse Palmer, Sting, Shaggy, Portugal. The Man, Pentatonix, Ingrid Michaelson, Andy Grammer, Ally Brooke, and Lindsey Stirling. 2018 Holiday Special You can catch the two-hour special celebrating the start of the holidays on Thanksgiving night, November 28 at 8-10 PM EST on ABC. Aaaaaaand it’s going to feature a sneak peek at Rise of the Resistance, coming this winter to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both American parks. So we’ll DEFINITELY be tuning in. 2018 Holiday Special The “Disney Channel Holiday Party” is being filmed in Disney World and on the Disney Cruise Ship Fantasy with appearances from TONS of Disney Channel stars. In addition to Isaac Ryan Brown and Ruby Rose Turner, the special will also feature Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Kylie Cantrall, Pentatonix, Shaggy, Scarlett Estevez, and Israel Johnson. 2018 Holiday Special The Disney Channel special will also feature an exclusive new ride sneak peek with a first look at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland’s Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Disney Channel fans can also check out a preview for the upcoming Disney Channel original sequel ZOMBIES 2. Tune in to this special on December 13 at 8 p.m. EST /PST on Disney Channel. 2018 Holiday Special Last, but certainly, not least (in fact this special is probably the biggest) we’ve got alllllll the deetz for Disney’s Christmas Day special! This special will film in Disney World and Disneyland and will have appearances from Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton, Jesse Palmer, Marsai Martin, JD McCrary, Sting, Shaggy, Pentatonix, Ingrid Michaelson, Grace VanderWaal, Portugal. The Man, Ally Brooke, and the cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” ABC Commissary The “Christmas Day Parade” will air a massive Disney parade in celebration of Christmas as well as a TON of Disney sneak peeks! Get another look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a first look at the Avengers Campus coming to California Adventure, and a behind-the-scenes view of the new Skyliner system. This two-hour special airs at 10 AM EST December 25 on ABC. ABC logo Whew…. talk about BIG plans for those holiday specials! Remember: filming is going on in Disney World RIGHT NOW through November 10 so if you’re in the parks, keep an eye out! Disneyland filming dates have yet to be announced but we’ll be sure to let you know when we have the details. Click here to read more about the filming in Disney World this year! Which holiday special are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Details Released for Taping of 2018 Disney Holiday Parade Special on ABC! 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