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Another cute cupcake alert for you ! We were over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort today to showcase the new Gingerbread Castle being erected for the holiday season and we couldn’t help stopping over at Contempo Cafe for a couple of yummy treats! Pastry and Baked Goods Case at Contempo Cafe Today we get to show you a seriously adorable Limited Time Only (VERY limited…as in today ONLY.) Minnie’s Not-So-Scary Berry Cupcake as well as a seasonal (i.e. limited time, but not quite as limited as Minnie) cupcake — the Apple Cupcake! Minnie’s Not So Scary Berry Cupcake She’s definitely ready for her close-up! This adorable one-day-only Minnie Mouse Not-So-Scary Berry Halloween cupcake features dyed vanilla cake, raspberry jam filling, and vanilla buttercream icing. The Minnie witch hat is made of white chocolate and filled with blackberry marshmallow. Minnie Mouse Not So Scary Berry Cupcake This cute dessert is such a work of art! The frosting is a vanilla buttercream that actually has a pretty good flavor, but it is very green! Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake from Contempo Cafe Notice the bow, the chocolate ears, and the spiderweb. So detailed! Minnie’s hat is held on with bright orange icing. Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake It’s so clever how they’ve filled Minnie’s white chocolate witch hat instead of just leaving it hollow! Unfortunately, we couldn’t taste much flavor in the blackberry marshmallow at all. Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake How perfectly Halloween-y is the inside? SO GREEN! At first glance, the filling looks black, but it’s actually dark purple. What a great filling-to-cake ratio, too! Not only does this cupcake have the perfect look for Halloween, but it tastes good! The dyed-green vanilla cake is fluffy and moist. Our favorite part was the jam filling, though! It was sweet but not too sweet and had a nice, complex flavor and a bit of tartness. The filling was wasn’t runny, either. Kids will probably love the Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake because it’s so bright and fun, and adults might be pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Just don’t forget to grab extra napkins! Apple Cupcake While it’s not as frightful as its bewitching Minnie counterpart, the Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a great choice if you want an autumnal treat that’s a just little more neutral-hued. Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe This seasonal sweetie is an apple cupcake filled with apples and cinnamon buttercream icing and topped with apple pie filling. The first thing we noticed was how heavenly it smells! Just like fresh-baked apple pie. Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe The apple topping was our favorite part: it tasted just like apple pie filling, but the little bits of apple were still nice and crisp. That texture went really well with the soft, fluffy cake! The filling inside of the cupcake was similar, but it had fewer apple bits. Apple Cupcake Inside We were excited about the cinnamon buttercream frosting, but this version seemed to be missing a little something. The cinnamon and vanilla flavors didn’t really come through. If you’re an apple pie fan or you were hoping for more apple flavor and less frosting from the Not-so-Poison Apple Cupcake, try this! Happy Halloween! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Have you tried either of these seasonal cupcakes? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: The Halloween Cupcake at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is Just Right for Fall! Review: “Millennial Pink” Cupcakes at Walt Disney World! NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

It may be Halloween, but we saw a sure sign of Christmas today! The Contemporary Resort’s Gingerbread Castle in Disney World is going up! Hello from the Contemporary We can see the Castle, is in its “new” home for the second year in a row by the windows on the fourth floor. There it is — peeking out from between the Contemporary shops on the Grand Canyon Concourse! Contemporary Gingerbread Castle We can smell the gingerbread in the air! Here come the holidays! The castle is a clear nod to Mary Blair, Disney imagineer and artist responsible for the design of “it’s a small world” in the parks as well as the amazing mural opposite the gingerbread castle in the Contemporary itself. Can you see the “iasw” elements to this? Contemporary Gingerbread Castle It will grow into, we’re assuming, a place for gingerbread figures of Cinderella and her Prince Charming to greet Contemporary Resort guests through the holiday season like they did last year! 2017 Contemporary Gingerbread Display You can also see the little gingerbread stand off to the left, where we’re hoping to find sweet eats and treats very soon! Gingerbread Cookies at the Contemporary in 2017 I LOVE THAT THIS IS ALREADY HAPPENING! Can’t wait to see the other displays take shape in the resorts. Click here to see last year’s Disney World gingerbread displays! Check out our NEW video 25 Must Do Holiday Activities in Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: Close-Up! The 2015 Disney World Resort Gingerbread Displays 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

OK, I’m dead. This is easily the most adorable thing ever. Mike Wozowski Cupcake We’ve shown you countless halloween cupcakes over the past two months — caramel poison apple cupcake at Wilderness Lodge, the not-so-poison apple cupcake at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (my love.), and more — but this one is, by far, the most adorable. Our team member here at DFB, Emily Beck, couldn’t pass up the Mike Wozowski cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot’s The Land pavilion today. And it’s a good thing, because he’s ONLY. AVAILABLE. TODAY. Yep — if you’re in Epcot tonight, head on over to pick him up, because he’s a one day only kind of guy. HIS LITTLE HANDS!!!!! His adorable little teeth! Those wrinkly hands! And sitting on a fluff of Sulley fur?! What?!? OK, OK, AJ, FOCUS. The cupcake itself is chocolate cake. The center was supposed to be stuffed with caramel and pretzel, but Emily noted that…well…there was pretty much nothing there. The icing is buttercream (and delicious), and the fondant Mike actually had flavor. Overall, a good buy if you like chocolate cupcakes with a bunch of buttercream…or you like Mike Wozowski…or you run a Disney food instagram account. ;-D The cupcake is $5.99 and, again, LIMITED TO TODAY ONLY! Happy Halloween! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: New! Pineapple Coconut Cupcake at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons Guest Review: Orange Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot News: Specialty Cupcakes Available Starting October 1st to Celebrate Epcot’s 35th Anniversary View the full article

Here’s a scary thought on this Halloween. Did you know that all Internet communications in North America run through a single building … and that they let filmmakers in that place?! In part three of my six-part conversation with “Ralph Breaks the Internet” producer Clark Spencer (“Lilo & Stich,” “Bolt,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Zootopia”), the Oscar winner recalls his team’s research trip to a Los Angeles office tower that helped shape the filmmakers’ vision for the physical world of the Internet. Look for a new clip from our conversation here on the Disney Parks Blog each Wednesday until “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in theaters on Nov. 21. View the full article

Día de los Muertos is almost here, and to celebrate we want to invite you to the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot! To celebrate this amazing tradition filled with magic and color, we have a variety of festive clothing, cups, mugs, and of course the iconic Día de los Muertos inspired ears, ¿ya las tienen? In addition, Mexican artist Carmelita Melchor Jimón will be at Plaza de los Amigos with her painted Día de los Muertos Catrina dolls from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily through November 4! She will be handcrafting, painting and personalizing catrinas for guests. Carmelita is a 5th generation artist from Jalisco, Mexico, crafting catrinas out of paper maché to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Bring your familia and friends to the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot to commemorate one of the most special Mexican traditions! *Merchandise available while supplies last. Artist appearance is subject to space, availability and changes without notice. View the full article

There are signs of change and building anticipation for the arrival of the new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios all over the park. We checked in on three things on this visit: the changing Tatooine Traders to see the progress of their refurbishment, the work being done for the missing Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage show, and finally what we can see of construction progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage area As you can see, the stage area for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away is still undergoing some serious work. The show has been on hiatus for almost four weeks, looks like it will be missing for a little while longer! Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage area Tatooine Traders Store Refurbishment Tatooine Traders has been open while they are working on refurbishing the store in sections. There is a new, updated Build-Your-Own Lightsaber area now. Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Which side are you on? Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment To the left of the Lightsaber area is a wall of merch including shirts and mugs. Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Disney sure is teasing us by letting us watch the construction progress of the new land from Toy Story Land. Every week we stop here and take a look at the progress. Star Wars Land Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Seriously, we are counting down the days until Fall of 2019 when this new land opens! Star Wars Land Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Each week it gets closer and closer to looking like the completed concept art! Star Wars Concept Model Are you counting down the days till Star Wars Land opens? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s Happening in Star Wars Tatooine Traders Store in Hollywood Studios? What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Everything We Found this Week! NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Hollywood Studios is a changing park these days. In addition to all the work being done for the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the Fall of 2019 a new ride is coming to the Chinese Theater, and the former Pixar Place is being transformed into a city block in Municiberg, home of The Incredibles. Hollywood Studios Chinese Theater The Chinese Theater is being transformed for the new ride, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming in 2019. There was some scaffolding up around the Theater, but that has been removed as well as the signage for the Great Movie Ride that used to be in this building. It also looks like some elements of the the Theater have been removed such as the gold figure in the photo below from last summer. Hollywood Studios Chinese Theater On your way to Toy Story Land you’ll find the construction walls to the left of this Joffrey’s stand are still up, but a lot of the walls blocking the view of the stand are no longer there. Construction in former Pixar Place area What are you looking forward to the most in 2019 for Hollywood Studios? Star Wars Land, the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride, or the arrival of Municiberg? I bet we can guess… Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Construction and Refurbishment Update What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! View the full article

One of the activities (besides eating and drinking) at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival that has proven to be popular is Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. We saw a lot of you and your kiddos completing this fun activity this year, and it has been so popular they ran out of the prizes — but don’t despair, new prizes are here! Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt Prizes If you aren’t familiar with this activity, the map is available for purchase at a few locations around Epcot, then you and your kiddo look for a small statue of Remy hidden in each country. When you find it pop the sticker on the map. Once your map is complete you have earned a prize. Originally your prize was one of the plastic cups shown above, but those are now out of stock. The new prize is a Can Koozie with the same design on it as the cups. The only difference is the cups had a bit of a 3D effect on them, these Koozies do not have any special effects, except keeping your can cool! Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt Prizes We find both of these prizes to be useful and like that they carried the same design onto these Koozies. Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt Prizes What do you think of this substitution? If you’re coming to the Food and Wine Festival (hurry up, it ends November 12!) will you still complete this activity with your kiddo? Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt Prizes Be sure to check out all of our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Coverage here — and prepare for the Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays here! Check out our NEW 7 Things That Might Surprise You About the Holidays in Walt Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Confirmed Booths, New Dishes, and More Details! Tips from the DFB Guide: 3 Reasons to Bring Your Kids to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Tip: Should I Bring My Kids to the Festival? View the full article

The Mexico Pavilion in Epcot is ready to celebrate Dia de los Muertos this year with a special appearance by a visiting artist and plenty of Dia de los Muertos merchandise! Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt Visiting artist Carmelita Melchor Jimon will be in the Plaza de los Amigos between now and November 4. While she is here she will be painting and signing Catrinas. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Visiting Artist Carmelita Melchor Jimon You can see Jimon’s Catrinas along with some of the Dia de los Muertos merchandise that is available in the Plaza year round. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Visiting Artist Carmelita Melchor Jimon Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Visiting Artist Carmelita Melchor Jimon Be sure to take some time to stop by here and look at the detail, craftsmanship and artistry on display in these works of art. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Visiting Artist Carmelita Melchor Jimon There’s plenty of Dia de los Muertos merchandise available, including those Minnie Mouse ears! Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Merchandise Here’s a closer look at these pretty cool ears! We spotted them in a couple of places around the parks this season, and they were in stock in the Mexico pavilion when we were there this week. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Minnie Ears There are tanks as well as t-shirts for Dia de los Muertos — which is great since it is still pretty warm here in Central Florida! Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Tank Top This simple design is really appealing to us. Which shirt are you choosing? Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt We spotted this pretty cool hat, take a close look at the detail in this, it is a little hidden since it is pink on pink — but it’s there! Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Hat Plus this skull — we’re loving the entire design. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Hat And as always with Disney, it’s the hidden details — can you see the skull here in the World Showcase embroidery? Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Hat If you need a tumbler for your water (or margaritas!) there are a couple of Tervis Tumblers to choose from — with colorful Dia de los Muertos designs on them. Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Tervis Tumbler Water Bottle Epcot Mexico Pavilion: Dia de los Muertos Tervis Tumbler Don’t forget, over in the All Star Resorts you can pick up this Dia de los Muertos cupcake for a limited time! Spiced Day of the Dead Cupcake at All Star Resorts Will you be in Epcot for Dia de los Muertos? Let us know in the comments below! Check out our NEW 7 Things That Might Surprise You About the Holidays in Walt Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 What’s NEW in Epcot?? All the New Menus, Changes, and Construction! DFB Video: Epcot’s Mexico — Nosh or Not? Food Tour! View the full article

We’re excited to shine a first look on the newest addition to Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park. Now standing atop the dazzling Pixar Pier marquee is an iconic Pixar Lamp! This lamp beckons guests near and far—spotlighting those who pass through Pixar Pier’s entry. Check out the newly reimagined Pixar Pier on your next visit to the Disneyland Resort! View the full article

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we know the importance of taking a break from the every day for some fun. For animals in our care, this fun comes in the form of enrichment, and it plays an important part in their day-to-day routine with mental and physical activities that appeal to the animals’ behaviors. With Halloween and fall in full swing, we’re celebrating the spirit of the season in our enrichment by crafting some pumpkin treats. Our animal care team looks forward to decorating the pumpkins each year and coming up with new, novel ways to excite and encourage play and foraging behaviors among the animals. Some of the keepers even add bugs, worms and other tasty treats inside the pumpkins, which prompts the animals to do a little exploring, too. When the animals discover the pumpkins in their habitats, some start to paw and pounce, others dig into snacks, and others shred and smash the gourds within minutes. Here’s a peek at our pumpkin palooza with mandrills, gorillas, tigers, meerkats, hippos and more. View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing seven things that just might surprise you about the holiday season at Walt Disney World! Belle in her Christmas gown in Epcot Now, we do hope you enjoy Halloween today… but, as far as things are concerned in Disney World, the holiday season is kicking off SOON — as in, next week! And while you’ve likely heard about big events like Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, we’re sharing seven things about the Holidays in Disney World that just may surprise you in our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What do you love most about the Holidays in Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

Earlier this month, Disney Tails at Marketplace Co-Op opened at Disney Springs. Featuring adorable outfits and accessories for your favorite four-legged friends, the new store inspired us to put the spotlight on some of the cutest pets around. Just in time for Halloween, we asked Disney Springs cast members to share pictures of their fur babies dressed-to-impress in Disney-themed costumes. As you can imagine, the submissions were adorable – so cute, in fact, that we had to share with all of you! Below, in no particular order, here are five of our favorites. Which one do you love most? Please use the voting buttons to make your selection. Pet’s Name: Minnie (like Minnie Mouse) Costume Inspiration: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique’s newest “Furry Godmother in Training” Pet’s Name: Legato Costume Inspiration: Mad Hatter from “Alice in Wonderland” Pet Names: Bubba and Boomer Costume Inspiration: Buzz and Woody from “Toy Story” Pet’s Name: Indy (short for Indiana Jones) Costume Inspiration: Woody from “Toy Story” Pet’s Name: Quinn Costume Inspiration: Jack-Jack from “The Incredibles” In the meantime, if you’re looking to spruce up Spot’s wardrobe, visit Disney Tails at Marketplace Co-Op for a collection that includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Haunted Mansion, Star Wars and more. (My favorite? The Disney food-themed chew toys … Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars for everyone!) Is your pet dressing up for Halloween? Let me know in the comments below – I’d love to know. View the full article

When it comes to pop stardom, Justin Timberlake is pretty much King of the World. All Justin-philes know his climb to the top began as a member of “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” which was shot at what was then called Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, now Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thanks to his... View the full article

We are seeing more holiday merchandise creep into the parks — especially after the World of Disney holiday merch preview! With Halloween a few days away, it’s time to start our holiday shopping lists and figure out who has been good and bad this year. One thing is for sure, we’re pretty much buying one of everything! It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! Some of this merch was in Hollywood Studios last week, but it was mostly packaged sweets then. Now there’s all sorts of clothes, accessories, treats, and mugs! It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! Going to an ugly sweater party this year? Disney has you covered with new ugly Christmas sweaters. Choose from green or black sweaters with ornaments and candy canes, or sweaters with a festive Minnie or Santa-like suspenders! It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! If you’re looking for Christmas Minnie ears, hats, scarves, or even a light-up jingle bell necklace Hollywood Studios is the place to find it all! It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! Winners of the cutest couple ever right here! This shirt has matching plaid pants for the perfect Christmas pajamas. The cutest couple ever Sleep T-Shirt For chilly holiday nights pick up this cocoa and peppermint-chocolate covered marshmallows. All you need is a fireplace for this cozy treat! Holiday Hot Cocoa Holiday Marshmallows OK, which chocolate bar will you save for yourself? We’re saving the Eggnog and Peppermint ones! Holiday Chocolate Bars You’ll find all kinds of plates, bowls, mugs, and coasters around the park as well as even more sweet treats, including a chocolate-filled Countdown to Christmas calendar. It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios! We’ll close this post with a festive looking Chip and Dale! How cute are these two? A Festive Chip and Dale Check out our NEW 25 Must Do Holiday Activities in Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: Is Stitch-on-the-Shelf Disney’s Answer to Elf on a Shelf!? Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? YUM! Onion Petals at Rosie’s All-American Cafe in Disney World View the full article

Just in time for holiday shopping, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to a new line of Star Wars mugs and hats for your Star Wars fan (or you!)! New Star Wars Mugs The characters on the mugs are raised, and the Star Wars logo on the other side of the mug matches the character. New Star Wars Mug Plenty of popular Star Wars characters (and even some vehicles?) are represented, so you should be able to find one for every fan on your list. New Star Wars Mugs New Star Wars Mugs New Star Wars Mugs New Star Wars Mugs If mugs aren’t your cup of tea there’s also a new line of Star Wars hats that we think are pretty awesome! New Star Wars Hat New Star Wars Hat New Star Wars Hat We’re loving the “full hat design” on these hats. New Star Wars Hat New Star Wars Hat How about this graffiti style hat? You’ve got to read all of the lines on this! New Star Wars Hats Which hat and/or mug are you buying for the Star Wars fan in your life (or for yourself!)? Let us know in the comments below! Check out our NEW What Disney Cast Members Wish You Knew Before You Come To Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s Happening in Star Wars Tatooine Traders Store in Hollywood Studios? Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? View the full article

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We knew she was coming, and we spotted her on our recent trip to Hollywood Studios — Vampirina is here! Yep, “Vee” as she is known to friends has traveled from Transylvania to Hollywood Studios (via Pennsylvania). Meet and Greet Vampirina at Hollywood Studios You and your kiddo can meet Vampirina in Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Vampirina is set up in Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard in a replica of her room. She’s ready to welcome you and your family for a meet, greet, and photo. Vampirina Meet and Greet at Hollywood Studios But, beware! She is proving to be quite popular, so in addition to bringing your camera and autograph books, bring some patience with you as well for the line. Line to Meet Vampirina Vampirina has a busy couple of months ahead of her, not only is she here in Hollywood Studios for a meet and greet, but she will also be in Disneyland for meet and greets — plus she’s taking part in the Disney Junior Dance Party in Hollywood Studios starting this December! Who is your kiddo’s favorite character to meet in the parks? Let us know in the comments below! Check out our The Best (and WORST) Character Meals in Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

In today’s special Halloween edition of Disney Doodles, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Moana would do if she could visit the Walt Disney World Resort. According to Ashley Taylor, Moana is terrific at pulling together costumes, just as she did when she ventured with Maui into the Realm of Monsters to retrieve Maui’s hook. So, she may seek out a place where she can show of her skills at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park. “Moana wore a disguise to try to trick Tamatoa, so it’s easy to imagine Moana wanting to wear that sparkly seashell outfit to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” Ashley said. “Especially if she can bring Pua along!” View the full article

Today we’re sharing our final look at the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park, in which we learn the story behind a family of busts that appears in the mansion’s cemetery. Not only does this family – the Dreads – feature a series of humorously unamused expressions – they also display a mystery right out in the open for guests to solve! The tradition of busts appearing at the Haunted Mansion originated with the work of Disney Legends Marc Davis and Blaine Gibson in their original visual development of the attraction. According to Imagineer Steve Vagnini, there was once a plan to include a marble bust of the Ghost Host inside! In the version we know today, busts with wandering eyes follow you through the mansion’s library and come to life during the “swinging wake” in the graveyard. In today’s video, provided by Walt Disney Imagineering, Imagineer Diana Brost lets us in on the storyline behind the Dread family, who appear as a family of busts in the cemetery. According to her, a murder mystery has been planted among the busts, ready and waiting for guests to solve. The Dread family was led by wealthy Uncle Jacob, who ended up succumbing to a mysterious poisoning. Guests who take the time to examine the smaller details of the busts and read the epitaphs underneath may be able to solve the mystery! According to Diana, guests who solve the mystery also may spot a callback to this storyline inside the mansion itself! Check out the video above to hear all the “dreadful” details and see if you can solve the mystery on your next visit. Want to learn more secrets of The Haunted Mansion? Check out the other videos in this series. All in the Details: ‘Happy Hints’ Hidden at the Haunted Mansion All in the Details: Myths & Legends of the Haunted Mansion All in the Details: Behind the Haunted Mansion’s Tombstones View the full article

Dennis Colby is a retired corporate attorney for Lockheed Martin with a wife of 38 years, no children, seven cats and five boxes of precious cargo. The boxes are removed from the trunk of his car and aligned in a row in front of Colby in his driveway in Belle Isle, a city in Orange County not far... View the full article

If you’re planning to visit Disney World this holiday season for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, or the Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the seven hotels that make up the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are here to help you save money. Cinderella Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! When you stay at the Disney Springs Hotels, you’re within walking distance of Disney Springs (and its many awesome restaurants!) and have easy access to all of the dining and shopping in Disney Springs — two things that go great with the holiday season! Starting November 1, the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are offering Holiday Sale Rates for stays through January 15, 2019! Which means right now is a great time to plan that holiday visit! Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs The Disney Springs’ hotels provide shuttle transportation approximately every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, two Disney Water Parks, and at night to the Disney Springs area. And, hotel guests also receive the “Disney Springs Passport” booklet that features discounts and specials from Disney Springs merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining. The passport includes discounts and special offers at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, T-REX Café, Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace, The Polite Pig and STK Orlando. Disney Springs: so much dining! Guests staying at the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in 2018 and 2019 can also participate in the Extra Magic Hours and FastPass+ 60 days prior to arrival selection benefits at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. You’ll be able to link your hotel reservation on MyDisneyExperience.com, or the My Disney Experience app and with a linked, valid theme park ticket, you have the ability to make FastPass+ selections up to 60 days prior to arrival. Characters in Flight at Disney Springs The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ “Holiday Sale Rates” for stays November 1, 2018 – January 15, 2019 are: B Resort & Spa – rates from $159 per room, per night Best Western Lake Buena Vista – rates from $108 per room, per night DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando — rates from $149 per suite, per night Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – rates from $139 per room, per night Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $122 per room, per night Holiday Inn Orlando – rates from $95 per room, per night Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – rates from $79 per room, per night For more information on the special hotel rates, or to make a reservation, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com. The special rates are available for stays November 1, 2018 – January 15, 2019, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups. Check out our Food Tour Videos to plan for your upcoming trip! Here’s our latest Disney Springs Food Tour: Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you making plans to visit Disney World this holiday season? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Special Rates This Fall! New Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package Includes Holiday Dinner, Christmas Party Tickets, and MORE! The 2018 Holiday Season at Disney World Includes NEW Experiences and Returning Favorites View the full article

When shadows lengthen and bats fly out of a horse trailer, you know it’s time for the annual Anaheim Halloween Parade! This past Saturday, Disneyland Resort horses Bug and Finn, pulled a ghoulish black carriage and Circle D cast members donned Haunted Mansion costumes to add to the spooky-fun spirit. Inside the carriage was none other than Mickey Mouse in his vampire finery, along with Disneyland Resort Ambassador Alexa Garcia. A community tradition since 1924, the Anaheim Halloween Parade provides an opportunity for young and old to enjoy an evening of unique entertainment and camaraderie. View the full article

Tomorrow is Halloween, and VERY soon, Disney World will be trading jack-o-lanterns for Christmas trees and holiday garlands. But Pumpkin Spice season is NOT over yet, my friends! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Case in point: Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion is serving up Pumpkin Pretzels! Pumpkin Pretzels You’ll find them tucked in the case near the other sweet pretzels like the Chocolate and Almond and Cinnamon. Pumpkin Pretzel The Pumpkin Pretzel is decorated with fall leaf sprinkles (along with some chocolate), dusted with spices, and drizzled with icing. Pumpkin Pretzel The nice thing is, you can really taste the pumpkin in the pretzel — it’s not just the spices (though there is also lots of cinnamon flavor to be enjoyed). Pumpkin Pretzel There are even some raisins mixed in, too. The entire thing tastes great, with terrific fall flavors. Pumpkin Pretzel But you’ll want to get your Pumpkin Pretzel at Kringla Bakeri soon… because Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays begins on November 18th, when pumpkin treats will make way for Holiday Kitchens. And it will all be here before you know it! Find all sorts of great Disney World pumpkin treats and eats in our DFB YouTube Video!  Would you like to try a Pumpkin Pretzel at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Troll Horn and Rice Cream at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Review: Frozen Ever After Ride, and New Breakfast Menu at La Cantina de San Angel in Epcot DFB Video: Best Disney World Snack Breakfasts! View the full article

Need to get your hands on one of the new Disney Attractions-themed Spirit Jerseys, but you’re nowhere near the Disney Parks? Well, you’re in luck! New Haunted Mansion and Small World Spirit Jerseys Spirit Jerseys themed after classic Disney attractions are now available online! Now you don’t have to worry about the design for your favorite attraction selling out before you can make it to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Let’s take a closer look. Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey You definitely won’t find it unlivable in this ghostly Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey, but a ghost following you home? It’s practically guaranteed. Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey ©Disney Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey Even on days when you’re not surrounded by sunshine and pixie dust, this Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey will transport you right back to the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room. Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey ©Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey Yo-ho, yo-ho! In your Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey, you might just feel free to be as much of a black sheep or really bad egg as possible. And why is the rum gone!? it’s a small world Spirit Jersey It truly is a world of laughter when you’re wearing this bright, cheery it’s a small world Spirit Jersey that features classic Mary Blair art. “it’s a small world” Spirit Jersey ©Disney It’s so hard to choose, isn’t it? Now it’s your turn: which of these Disney Attractions-themed Spirit Jerseys are you ordering for yourself? Let us know in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world Spirit Jerseys Finally Spotted in Disney World! Fun New Disney Eats Collection Debuts at ShopDisney New Disney Attractions Spirit Jerseys Spotted in Magic Kingdom View the full article