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Oktoberfest may be over, but a major change to a cult favorite snack has us coming right back to Epcot’s Germany Pavilion. Epcot’s Germany Pavilion A lot is BREWing in this beloved World Showcase pavilion, including the recent snack addition of boozy caramels. We’re back at Karamell-Küche with an update on a cult favorite snack. We’re talking about their Werther’s Original Hand Crafted Caramel Popcorn. Caramel Popcorn from Karamell Küche So, here’s the SCOOP on what’s been changed. If you’ve ever been to World Showcase, you know that familiar heavenly scent of caramel coming from Karamell-Küche. The caramel popcorn had been available in both a small size for for $3.99, and a larger one for $5.99. We stopped in today to discover a BRAND NEW sign, and now only ONE large size available of the delectable treat. Karamell-Küche Menu Updated The large option is available for $6.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. While it has gone up a $1 in price if paying out of pocket, this is still a GREAT value for use of a snack credit on the Dining Plan. If you were one of the people fond of the small-sized bags, we’re sorry for your loss. Caramel Popcorn Look at ALL that popcorn that’s certain to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. Caramel Popcorn While it’s never fun to see our favorite snacks go up in price or limit its sizes it comes in, this might be the extra push you need to order the large (it’s REALLY good popcorn, guys!). If you find yourself strolling around Epcot’s World Showcase, a stop in at Karamell-Kuche is an absolute must! Will you be stopping into Karamell-Kuche on your next visit to Epcot? Let us know below! Related posts: Review: Caramel Butter Bar at Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Epcot: Scrunchies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Menu Updates, and MORE! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

We’re back at Disney’s BoardWalk, where we noticed the strange disappearance of the NEW Ice Cream Taco at Ample Hills Creamery. Ample Hills Creamery We shared our full review of this new menu item LAST week only to find that it had been removed from the menu this week…or so we thought. We were quite fond of this new menu item as it featured unlimited toppings for $8.99. Ample HIlls Ice Cream Tacos You can read our full Ice Cream Taco review here! Taco-bout an odd decision, the Ice Cream Taco is no longer on the menu or a featured item! But, fear not fellow ice cream lovers! After inquiring with a Cast Member, we discovered that while the ice cream taco is officially off-menu, it’s still available…for now. Secret Menu Item Ice Cream Taco For the time being, it has become more of a secret menu item, where it will only be offered to those who know about it and ask! Good thing you’ve got DFB to tell ya about it, right?! Ice Cream Taco There’s one caveat: these babies are made to order so you have to wait a little bit (but they are sooo worth it!). We’re keeping our fingers crossed that these things will become a permanent fixture on the menu REALLY SOON! Looking for MORE secret menu items? Check out a few of our favs here! Have you tried the Ice Cream Taco from Ample Hills Creamery? Chat with us about it in the comments below! Related posts: Review! Breaking News: The Ice Cream Taco Has Arrived at Disney’s BoardWalk! Review: Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window in Walt Disney World Disney World’s Boardwalk Pizza Window Unveils New Menu! View the full article

Get your plate of spaghetti ready, because the it’s almost time to watch the NEW live-action Lady and the Tramp!! Lady and the Tramp ©Disney Premiering November 12th on Disney+, we are doggone EXCITED to watch this classic tale retold! Ahead of the launch, we’ve started seeing some new Lady and the Tramp merch pop up around the parks, and it’s paw-sitively adorable! The new Lady and the Tramp Plush are here, and they are barking mad CUTE! Lady and the Tramp Plush Darling Lady is as cuddly as can be! With soft, shaggy fur and Lady’s statement collar, our girl is looking ADORABLE! Lady Plush Here’s a close-up at Lady’s memorable baby-blue collar! Adorned with her name in fancy script, along with the house number of Lady’s family, Jim Dear and Darling Dear. Lady Plush Meanwhile, the mischievous Tramp is looking shaggy chic, and noticeably collar-free! The lovable mutt is SUCH a good boy!! Tramp Plush We are head over heels (head over paws?) for this adorable canine duo! If you’re looking to bring home your own furry friend(s), you can pick up Tramp for $34.99 and Lady for $29.99 at Mouse Gear in Epcot. Read all about the new Lady and the Tramp movie here! Will you be picking up the new Lady and Tramp plush? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Frozen 2 Alex and Ani Bracelets Arrive in Disney World! Pretty in Pink! The Cutest NEW Dooney & Bourke Line Blossoms into Disney World and Online! Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! View the full article

Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is upon us! Disney Springs You might remember a super cute turkey sundae that appeared in Disney Springs for Thanksgiving last year. And guess what, friends!! The Turkey Sundae is coming back to Vivoli il Gelato! If you haven’t heard of the Turkey Sundae, it’s not actually a sundae made of turkey (that would be weird). Instead, it’s a super cute gelato sundae that is built to look just like Thanksgiving’s iconic bird! Turkey Sundae ©Disney Guests at Vivoli can pick out three scoops of gelato so you can mix-and-match or load up on a favorite! Add chocolate sauce, some ladyfinger feathers, and a cute chocolate cookie face and this treat looks just like a turkey! Vivoli il Gelato Last year this specialty sundae was only available for the month of November, so hurry over to Vivoli il Gelato at The Landing in Disney Springs to grab a taste of this feathered treat! Click here for more holiday treats in Disney Springs! Will you be grabbing your own Turkey sundae this season? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! INSANE Leaning Tower of Doughnuts in Disney Springs News! DOUGHNUT HAPPY HOUR Now Happening in Disney Springs! NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced View the full article

This holiday season, we’ll be sipping in style with a sweet-as-can-be and magically merry souvenir straw that we just spotted at Hollywood Studios! Gingerbread Mickey Straw That’s right, the Gingerbread Mickey Straw is BACK! We first spotted this ADORABLE souvenir straw in the parks last year, and are so thrilled to say that it’s back in action this holiday season as well! Gingerbread Mickey Straw With a very merry peppermint stick design, and a gingerbread Mickey clipped right on, this reusable straw is the perfect addition to carry around the parks this holiday season. Gingerbread Mickey Straw You can pick up the cute-as-a-button Gingerbread Mickey Straw for yourself, available for $4.00 at the Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios! Are you excited for the Gingerbread Mickey Straw to be back in the parks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Frozen 2 Treats, New Holiday Merch, and SO MUCH Construction! Adorable New Disneyland and Toontown Building Christmas Ornaments Spotted in Disney World! Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time with Disney World’s New Holiday Plush! View the full article

We love spotting new Pandora charms in the Disney Parks and with the holiday season kicking off at Walt Disney World, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled! Cinderella Castle We’ve seen NEW Frozen charms and Star Wars charms lately, and today we spotted a whole sleigh-full of brand new holiday Pandora charms that you can take home for yourself (or gift to someone else)! It’s the holiday season and all the fun holiday merch that’s showed up at Disney has certainly been dancing through our heads. At Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom we spotted an all-new set of Pandora charms to celebrate the Christmas season! Pandora Holiday Charms First off, there’s this beautiful gift set priced at $245. It comes with three charms featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle. Pandora Holiday Charms Of course, all three charms have a certain holiday flair. Mickey and Minnie are sporting cute holiday clothes and accessories on their charms and Cinderella Castle comes neatly wrapped in a big red bow! We think this set would be a totally awesome gift for a Disney-lover in your life…or for yourself. Pandora Holiday Charms We also spotted this an intricate Minnie and Mickey Christmas Sleigh Charm. This super-detailed accessory is priced at $75 and features our favorite mouse couple in Santa hats as they ride along in a sleigh. Pandora Holiday Charms And if you’re looking for a little Christmas cheer from other favorite Disney pals you can find charms with Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh, and Stitch! Each of these fun character charms sports the visage of one of these favorite characters wearing a Santa hat! Pooh even has a Christmas sweater and Stitch and Eeyore look ready to bring gifts to their friends! Eeyore and Pooh are priced at $55 each and you can nab Stitch for $60. Pandora Holiday Charms We love this new collection of Pandora charms! As of right now, these new accessories are only available in the park so head over to Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom to grab a set or a charm! Click here to see more holiday merchandise! Which new charm is your favorite, let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Star Traders Construction, Christmas Merch, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Hitchhiking Ghosts, TRON Construction, and LOTS of New MagicBands! It’s a Jolly Holiday with These NEW Christmas Coin Purses Spotted in Disney World! View the full article

The most wonderful time of the year is finally HERE! We’re just a few days away from the start of the holiday celebrations at Disneyland Resort — the Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure Park! Disney Festival of Holidays Starting November 8th, 2019, the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure celebrates the season with special entertainment, music, and FOOD! Today, Disney announced some of the entertainment we can expect, and we were SO EXCITED to see the return of some favorites along with a few NEW offerings as well. This year for Disney Festival of Holidays, there’s an all-new character celebration, “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” This high-energy celebration invites you to dance along to merry holiday music with Mickey Mouse and pals! Starting November 8th, you can join them in singing and dancing your heart out as they perform twice daily at the Paradise Gardens Park and Carthay Circle! Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park ©Disney Also NEW this year, “the Holiday Sunset Concerts on the Palisades Stage feature The Suffragettes.” We are so excited to sing along as this festival cover band sings some of our favorite holiday tunes! The band will be performing on select nights, while other nights will feature acts such as Phat Cat Swing and the West Coast’s “Little-Big Band”! We can’t WAIT to see their fresh twist on some holiday classics. Festival of Holidays To honor the many cultural holidays celebrated at Disney Festival of Holidays, there will also be some returning entertainment for this year’s festival, performing throughout the Paradise Gardens area of the park. 2018 Tasting Passport We’re thrilled to see returning favorites such as the acapella performance by The Sound to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa, Mariachi Divas bringing the joy of Navidad, Mostly Kosher bringing the spirit of Hanukkah in a concert, and Blue13 Dance Company presenting a spirited tribute to Diwali. As if that weren’t enough, the Disney Festival of Holidays will include all that, plus the CLASSIC Holiday Toy Drummers, the joyous Disney ¡Viva Navidad! with The Three Caballeros, and even a visit from Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! Holiday Toy Drummers at Disney’s California Adventure ©Disney Disney Festival of Holidays starts November 8 and continues through January 6, 2020 – you don’t want to miss this holiday celebration! Check out this year’s Festival of Holiday Booths here! 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’s your favorite part of the Disney Festival of Holiday celebration? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: LAVA FRIES!!! And More NEW Seasonal Offerings at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure What’s New in Disneyland! Birthday Treats, AP Refillable Tumblers, and a New Pretzel Cart! What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Spicy Hot Dogs, Star Wars Bags, Spooky Ornaments, and MORE! View the full article

We LOVE wandering through Epcot. Grabbing a few snacks, riding Spaceship Earth, being caught off guard by something super weird and random… . You know; the usual. Epcot France Pavilion Yeah, so our find today in Epcot was a little more…strange, maybe?, than we expected. Would the word be strange? We’ve gotta show you. We’re wandering through the France pavilion today, and we headed over to check out the custom parasols. Did you know you can buy custom parasols over near the bridge in France? We always like to look at the latest displays, and today there were two new-to-us versions! First, this completely fun orange bird parasol. So cute…featuring Magic Kingdom’s famous citrus swirl…super adorable, right? Epcot Orange Bird Citrus Swirl Parasol And behind it we saw this… . Epcot princess parasol disney princess parasol close up Yeah…those ARE princess heads on the bodies of the animals featured in their storylines, you are CORRECT. Tiana…you OK? We have Merida on a bear body (Bear-ida, obvi), Tiana on a frog body, Jasmine on a tiger body… . And is that Anna and Sven? Or, as we like to call her, Svanna? Cinderella and Jasmine This is weird, right? …Like, we’re not crazy? curiouser and curiouser Anyway, we’ve GOT to give props to the artist for coming up with something completely unique that we certainly wouldn’t find anywhere else! While the artwork is…“niche”…we’re sure this is someone’s perfect Christmas gift, right?! The artists here, by the way, are hugely talented, and these parasols really are a super unexpected and unique gift. You can have them write your name on them, add pictures of your favorite Disney things, and more. Just goes to show — no matter how many times you’ve been to Disney World, you can always find something new and random! Speaking of RANDOM…did you see when the Snoap machine malfunctioned? If you need to smile, check it out. Related posts: Scented Food Pillows Have Arrived in Walt Disney World! Find Out Where to Spot Them! Stowaway Mary in Epcot is Worth a Picture! Ring in 2019 with Special Celebrations at Disney World and Disneyland View the full article

The holidays are here and there are simply so many magical events taking place at Walt Disney World Resort that it might seem a bit overwhelming. Fear not, members of the Disney Parks Moms Panel are here to help answer your Walt Disney World holiday vacation questions. A beloved favorite during the holiday season is the Candlelight Processional at Epcot. For Anne Marie, it’s one of the highlights of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. “This incredible show features a celebrity narrator relaying the story of the first Christmas, accompanied by an orchestra and mass choir. Each and every time I see this spectacular show, the beautiful music moves me to tears. No additional ticket is necessary to view the show; the Candlelight Processional is included with your admission to Epcot.” Moms Panel Tip: Anne Marie recommends a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, which will guarantee you a seat. When arriving at America Gardens Theatre, guests will see a queue for those with Dining Packages. These guests are ushered into the theater first, and any remaining seats will be filled with guests from the standby line. Another must-do during the holiday season is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Amy M. can’t help but get excited when she begins planning her family’s visit during the most wonderful time of the year and has some great tips in maximizing your time at this special ticketed event. “Opt for the second “Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and the latest performance of the “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” stage show. You’ll typically find the first performances to be the most crowded, so this is a great time to spend enjoying the attractions. I would definitely plan on trying to ride attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain during the first parade.” And while these are both amazing ways to celebrate the holidays, Rayna has numerous more joyous suggestions for getting into the spirit of the season. From holiday tours to sleigh rides and holiday fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. She highly recommends her own favorite “trails.” “You have to experience my three favorite “trails!” The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs is the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, while the Holiday Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays is always on our must-do list. We also do a self-guided tour of the Resorts during the holidays. From the life-size Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the magnificent tree at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge, the Resorts are our favorite source of holiday cheer!” For more great tips on planning your holiday vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort, or for general Disney vacation questions, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for an answer from one of our panelists. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off on November 8th in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle And while many people may know that you can hang out with Disney characters pals and chow down on tons of exclusive eats at Mickey’s Very Merry, there are also a few lesser-known unique holiday perks as well. One of these is the party exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card! Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an interactive game that can be played throughout the park where guests get to stop Disney villains with the help of Merlin and his spells. The spells come in the form of collectible cards and you can pick up your first set and a map when you start the game at Main Street Firehouse. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Cards Every year, Disney unveils an exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom spell card that is only available during the Very Merry Christmas Party. This year, guests can pick up this super cute Pluto’s Toppling Popcorn Card! ©Disney Complimentary cards are found at the Firehouse at the start of the party. Additional cards can be for purchase at select merch locations around the park. This cute card featuring Pluto, Chip, and Dale is a fun Christmas-y way to help take down those dastardly villains! Click here to check out our ultimate guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Will you be playing Sorcerers at Mickey’s Very Merry? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Attraction Offerings Coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! Discount News! Mid-Day Magic Tickets Announced for Disney World Here’s Why There Are Only Three Flavors of Ice Cream at Magic Kingdom Today! View the full article

Christmas time officially kicks off at Disneyland Resort on November 8th! Buuut we have already started to get a sneak peek of what to expect this year as we have seen Festival of Holiday booths pop up in Disney California Adventure! We’ve also had the opportunity to see some of this year’s churros (!!) and we’ve spotted a TON of festive merchandise and decor around the resort. Downtown Disney But now we’re feelin’ even more jolly after getting a closer look at the sipper that will be available at Disneyland Resort this holiday season. And y’all it’s CUTE! The sipper looks like an ornament and takes the shape of none other than Mickey Mouse himself. We’re digging the fun intricate Mickey cutouts and I also love that it shimmers and shines just like a classic red jingle bell would. ©Disney Typically, sippers are sold with a drink for a set price and often times they can be found at select quick-service locations and popcorn stands. We will be on the lookout for this mega cute sipper and will let ya know where we spot it as soon as we do! This sipper should be a totally adorable accessory to pair with this year’s alien light-up and gingerbread ears! Don’t ya think?! 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 this holiday sipper? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate America’s Birthday in Disneyland Resort! Two More Locations Have Been Added to Disneyland Resort’s Mobile Order List! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: 999 Happy Haunted Pieces of Merch and Some Love for Jack Skellington Himself! View the full article

Who else is over the moon at the idea of dining in space soon?! WE ARE! Mission: SPACE Construction We’ve been eagerly awaiting news on Space 220, the newest restaurant coming to Epcot this Winter and it looks like we may have FINALLY spotted signs of progress! We noticed some mysterious construction going on over at Mission: SPACE recently… Mission: SPACE Construction You might notice that black box covering on the opposite side of the structure from the entrance to the attraction. Of course, we had to take a closer look! Mission: SPACE Construction This small section of construction barrier might not seem like much. It could just be routine maintenance to the area, but it could…possibly…maybe…be something BIG! Like, maybe…the entrance to Space 220? Mission: SPACE Construction Interestingly, a look on Google Maps (though slightly out of date to what it looks like now!) shows just on the other side of that wall is what appears to be (see the red circle below) an opening in the landscaping that would make sense to possibly be the entrance to connect to the front of the ride. We certainly can’t say for sure, but this is an interesting development! Check Out the Red Circle Updates on this anticipated spot have been slow to come in, but if this is the entrance, then hopefully we will get more updates SOON. We can’t wait to be dining in the stars this winter! Click here to learn everything we know about Space 220! What do you think? Are these barriers hiding the Space 220 entrance? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: CONFIRMED! Space 220 Will Be The Official Name of Epcot’s Space Restaurant! 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! NEWS! More of Epcot’s Space-Themed Restaurant Has Been Revealed! View the full article

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We’re holding our breath for all the great holiday treats coming to Disneyland this season. ©Disney With everything from bakery treats to those famous Disneyland candy canes, we’re sure to see the return of some festive treats in the next few weeks. Today, we got a peek at one of our favorite Disneyland treats — holiday churros! Last year, there were six different churro-based treats around Disneyland Resort, and it looks like we’ll be able to find some returning favorites as well as some new holiday churros this year! Sugar Plum Churro Disney showed off a sneak peek of four different holiday churros. We recognized one of them as likely being the return of the Sugarplum Candy Churro from last year! We didn’t love this one last season, so we’re curious to see if it’s better this year! ©Disney Fear not though, the other churros are new and look DELICIOUS! Check out this churro that’s topped with peppermint and chocolate! Peppermint Chocolate Churro ©Disney Or this churro that’s covered in cute holiday sprinkles. Holiday Sprinkles Churro ©Disney And, if you love the holiday sprinkles, there’s another that’s covered in the little guys with some added icing! This reminds of of a frosted sugar cookie! Icing and Sprinkles Churro ©Disney We can’t wait to see what the flavors actually are in these churros and what other treats we’ll find in Disneyland this holiday season! For a full list of last year’s Disneyland holiday treats, click 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 churro looks tastiest to you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Do You Know Why November 8th is SO Important in the Disney Parks This Year?! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Coffee Mugs, Mermaid Gear, and Mickey Pics! Review! MANGO Pineapple Dole Whip at Disneyland Resort View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park this Friday, November 8 – but we have an early sneak peek at this year’s party-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card that fans can pick up only on party nights. In case you’re new to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game, guests can team up with Merlin to help defeat scheming Disney Villains who wish to take over Magic Kingdom Park. Guests locate villain hideouts throughout the park and visit magic portals where they use special spell cards to ward off the villain’s attack. Each spell card stars a different Disney character, each with their own unique powers. The game begins at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., where you can pick up complementary spell cards and maps. Additional cards can be purchased at select merchandise locations. According to Imagineer Jonathan Ackley, “while gazing into his crystal ball, Merlin caught sight of the mischievous chipmunks Chip and Dale. The scampering scamps were playing a festive trick on the unwary Pluto the Pup,” he said. “When he finished laughing at their Holiday Hijinks, Merlin decided to create a magical spell in their honor. Now the Sorcerers attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can learn this spell, ‘Pluto’s Toppling Popcorn.’ With it, they can defend the realm of the Magic Kingdom…deliciously!” View the full article

Can you smell something baking up? We do! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House One of the most MASSIVE of Disney Holiday treat traditions has been found in the lobby of Grand Floridian Resort for over 20 years. Every year this structural confection appears in the lobby of the Grand Floridian and it’s so big it even features its own snack stand inside the house! The construction is always a huge effort and we saw the first steps go into place today at the resort! The base elements for the house are in the lobby now! There’s no gingerbread or candy to be seen… yet! But we’re getting excited just seeing the size and shape of the gingerbread house. Gingerbread House Construction Construction went up overnight last night and guests this morning were treated to a view of the in-progress construction of the homiest gingerbread house around. A large portion of the lobby is roped off while construction takes place. Gingerbread House Construction If last year is any indication, and if the construction teams are on-time with their build, we should see gingerbread start to appear on the house tomorrow! The process of decking the halls of this structure with candy and cookies typically takes about 3 days so hopefully, we’ll see the completed product before the end of this week. Gingerbread House Construction The much-anticipated Gingerbread Shop that operates out of the back of the house will likely open around November 13 so get ready for some original and delicious gingerbread treats! Want to see more gingerbread from around to Disney World? Click here! What do you think of the size of this gingerbread favorite? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is OPEN – Let’s Take a Look! Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World REVIEW: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich at Disney’s Grand Floridian View the full article

We’re just a few days away from the start of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort! It’s my favorite time of year, especially with the joyous Disney Festival of Holidays returning to Disney California Adventure park. Inspired by the vibrant cultural diversity of Southern California, this heartwarming celebration brings the holiday season to life with music and dance performances, the colorful Festival Foods Marketplace, diverse crafts and plenty of beloved Disney characters who invite you to delight in the festive spirit of the holidays. This year for Disney Festival of Holidays, there’s an all-new character celebration, “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” Twice daily, a cheerful celebration featuring favorite Disney and Pixar characters enters the park to a mix of high-energy music, as you’re invited to dance along with Mickey Mouse and pals to the magically merry rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers. Look for them at the Paradise Gardens Park Obelisk and Carthay Circle, where everyone can sing and dance along! Also new this year, the Holiday Sunset Concerts on the Palisades Stage feature The Suffragettes. This exciting festival cover band rocks the holidays on select nights, with chart-topping hits from some of your favorite musical artists. On other nights, the explosive energy of Phat Cat Swinger, the West Coast’s “Little-Big Band,” will showcase their swinging selection of irresistible holiday music, presented with a fresh new twist. These great bands join other returning entertainment that honors the many cultural holidays celebrated at Disney Festival of Holidays. Blue13 Dance Company presents a spirited tribute to Diwali through traditional Indian folk dances and Bollywood. Mostly Kosher brings the spirit of Hanukkah in a concert that combines Klezmer, Jazz and Rock & Roll. A cappella performances by The Sound celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa, and the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas bring the joy of Navidad to the party! Disney Festival of Holidays includes all that, plus the antics of the Holiday Toy Drummers, the incredibly fun Disney ¡Viva Navidad! with The Three Caballeros and Santa’s Holiday Visit at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Disney Festival of Holidays starts November 8 and continues through January 6, 2020. What’s your favorite part of the celebration? Let us know in the comments. View the full article

Disney World is a-changin’ and that includes Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios has had a whole slew of improvements and alterations wrapping up around the park (probably to shift focus over to the massive Epcot overhaul) and we recently noticed that the Hollywood Studios arch at Animation Courtyard was seeing some changes of its own. But today there’s MORE news! Just a few days ago, the arch was missing its focal point Hollywood Studios logo, and had received a new layer of dark blue paint. Animation Courtyard Archway Well, now the new sign is up! The old Hollywood Studios look has been replaced with the new, super simple and clean Hollywood Studios logo. A similar feel to the new super simple Tomorrowland Sign in Magic Kingdom. Hollywood Studios Arch The new logo and colors on the arch look super timeless AND the Golden Age of Hollywood murals on either side of the archway remain untouched. Hollywood Studios Arch The new look definitely helps to put the cherry on top of the changes at Hollywood Studios. With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the upcoming Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, it’s a new age for the park! Check out what else is new in Hollywood Studios! Click here! What do you think of the new logo arch? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! Discount News! Mid-Day Magic Tickets Announced for Disney World Is This Why We Can’t Have Nice Things in Disney World!? View the full article

Welcome back, friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about Hollywood Studios’ new FastPass system. Tower of Terror Hollywood Studios has completely changed their FastPass system which is ultimately making it even harder for guests to ride their favorite rides. We’re here to make sure you know ALL the tips and tricks to ride everything you want to ride, even if Hollywood Studios is being mean. Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video.  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your favorite Hollywood Studios attraction. Related posts: DFB Video: Which Disney World Dessert Party Should YOU Do? DFB Video: Things Disney Keeps Getting Wrong DFB Video: 13 Little Tweaks That Will Change Your Disney World Experience View the full article

Disney has some pretty cool elevators in some of their Resort Hotels on both coasts. You can find these Smart Elevators in the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort and the new Grand Destino Tower at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort. These elevators vary from the regular sort in that you select the […] The post Disney’s High Tech Smart Elevators appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

In today’s Disney Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Kuzco and Pacha from the 2000 film “The Emperor’s New Groove” would do if they could visit Magic Kingdom Park. In the film, this young emperor and resourceful villager embark on an adventure that ends up in an unlikely and unforgettable friendship. According to Ashley, their visit to Magic Kingdom Park would be a wonderful time, no matter what! “Rain or shine, it’s always a beautiful day at the Magic Kingdom Park!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine Kuzco and Pacha wearing matching ponchos and having fun together!” View the full article

Halloween? We’ve “let it go” and moved onto the Christmas season in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Christmas Decorations Over the past few days, the Most Magical Place on Earth has seen decorations for the holidays in Magic Kingdom, like the Christmas tree on Main Street and Tomorrowland Speedway’s overlay. But TODAY, Elsa used her ice powers to light up Cinderella Castle for all guests to see! For the holidays, Elsa and Anna join Kristoff and Olaf for “A Frozen Holiday Wish” nightly throughout the season in front of Cinderella Castle. “A Frozen Holiday Wish” Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff travel to a new land, Magic Kingdom ofc, to provide a season’s greetings to all the folks visiting. Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf! After Olaf joins the group (y’know after he just casually was chilling on the balcony), the group decides that they should make everything merry and bright in the kingdom for Christmas. We’re not complaining!! Elsa Using Her Ice Powers As soon as Elsa asks for help from the audience, she starts crystallizing Cinderella Castle with her powers. Let It Go, Elsa! Can we put ice powers on our Christmas lists this year?? Elsa’s Powers Flurrying Through the Air Wrapped up like a Christmas gift to Magic Kingdom, Elsa transforms the castle into a beautiful ice palace, complete with stunning icicle lights (!!!). Cinderella Castle Ice Palace The grand finale ends in one last icy blast of incredible fireworks behind the ice palace (we have goosebumps!!). AH-MAZING Christmas Fireworks! Although we have to say goodbye to Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf at the end of “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” Cinderella Castle sparkles and glows for the rest of the night! We say let the storm rage on!! ‘Til Next Time, Frozen Friends! “A Frozen Holiday Wish” might be in its fifth year, but we’re still just as awe-struck with its beauty. And, after seeing the first show of the season, we’re definitely in the holiday spirit already! Cinderella Castle Ice Palace If you’re in Magic Kingdom this holiday season, be sure to check out the show that’ll melt any heart! “A Frozen Holiday Wish” The cold never bothered us anyway! What’s your favorite thing about Christmas in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Menu Updates and More At Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! View the full article

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As you may have just heard during our #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the season’s first “A Frozen Holiday Wish” castle lighting – we’re offering Disney Parks Blog readers a chance to be one of five (5) winners to receive a special Mickey Mouse Snowman hat. You can enter now for a chance to win one hat. “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stars the royal sisters Anna and Elsa, and their friends Olaf and Kristoff. In this show, Queen Elsa uses her incredible powers to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom by transforming Cinderella Castle into a glimmering ice palace, perfect for the holiday season. It’s the perfect experience to show off a festive Mickey Snowman hat. Enter for a chance to win one Mickey Mouse Snowman hat here and follow the entry instructions to complete an official entry form. Your entry must state your valid email address and full name. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes starts 11/3/19 at 6:10 p.m. ET and ends 11/3/19 at 7:10 p.m. ET. Open only to persons who, upon entering, are not deemed minors in their jurisdiction of primary residence and are legal residents of, and physically located within, the 50 U.S. or D.C. Limit 1 entry per person/per email address. For complete details, including full eligibility requirements, odds of winning and limitations, see Official Rules. Void where prohibited by law. View the full article

Who’s ready for the Christmas season? I sure am! It’s that special time of year, filled with family, friends and amazing holiday entertainment throughout Walt Disney World Resort! One of my favorite experiences, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, kicks off November 8 at Magic Kingdom Park with the debut of a magical new fireworks show that can be enjoyed from across the park. The skies above Magic Kingdom Park will sparkle to life this holiday season as visions of fireworks dance in the air during “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” Minnie Mouse is our host, inviting everyone to come together in a celebration of the magic of Christmas. The sky fills with fireworks, as we’re swept up in medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” The music of the show evokes heartfelt moments of home and family, as well as the festive fun of the season, all building to an incredible finale. Our Disney Parks Live Entertainment team has been working hard behind the scenes to get “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” ready for its debut. Here’s a sneak peek! In addition to “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” this year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you can be among the first to experience new holiday enhancements to favorite attractions, such as Space Mountain and Mad Tea Party. There’s also an all-new holiday show at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, and when you get behind the wheel at the Tomorrowland Speedway, you’ll find yourself cruising a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights and stylized décor.. All these new experiences join returning favorites like “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas,” Club Tinsel, the Disney Junior Jingle Jam and “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, not to mention sparkling décor, complimentary treats and a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. It’s all part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, presented on select nights November 8 – December 22, 2019. View the full article