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Today, The Ohio State Buckeyes and the University of Washington Huskies made their first stop on the way to the 2019 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, Calif., with a traditional visit to the Disneyland Resort! Before meeting on the field, the teams joined earlier today for their first official pregame appearance, in a ceremony at Disney California Adventure park. During the ceremony, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and Washington head coach Chris Petersen were welcomed by Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro along with Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny. After the ceremony, players and coaches from both teams posed for a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Incredible before experiencing the Incredicoaster in the newly opened Pixar Pier. Representing the Buckeyes were wide receivers Parris Campbell, Johnnie Dixon and Terry McLaurin, and safety Jordan Fuller. Representing the Huskies were quarterback Jake Browning, running back Myles Gaskin, linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven and defensive back Jojo McIntosh. The teams will face off in the 105th Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day. Ohio State finished the regular season with a record of 12-1 and claimed the Big 12 Conference title, while Washington defeated Utah to win the Pac-12 Championship, finishing with a 10-3 record. View the full article

We’re celebrating the holidays this week with a special ENCORE of our BIGGEST sale of the year at DFB Store!! We wanted to offer you something extra special this week, so here’s our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR…one more time!! — 50% off every DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate with promo code DFB50! For a limited time only, you can save 50% on everything, including our popular Everything Bundle! Use promo code DFB50 at the DFB Store to get HUGE savings on this already-discounted bundle (or any other DFB Guide that you want)! Shop NOW! Use promo code DFB50 and get 50% off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Our most popular bundle – the Everything Bundle – includes SEVEN of our most popular DFB Guides — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and more — at 50% off an already discounted price! And right now it also includes a pre-order of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and a pre-order for the 2019 Food and Wine Guide PLUS free, instant downloads of the 2018 editions for both ebooks! So you’re basically getting two free books in the mix! Want to see more? Check out the details here! But wait, there’s more! You can also scoop up these savings on the Everything Bundle Gift Certificate! These make the perfect last-minute gift for the Disney fans in your life! (Be sure to check out all of our Gift Certificates.) Remember – EVERY DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate is on sale this week. Just use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any of our best-selling e-books! See What Our Readers Have to Say About the DFB Guides Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books! Check out more reviews at the DFB Store Testimonials Page. Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! As always, we thank you for your continued support of Disney Food Blog! Merry Christmas and happy vacation planning! Related posts: Today is THE Day to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A HUGE Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! SPOOKY SAVINGS — Get 31% Off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store For a Limited Time! Our BIGGEST Sale of the Year Starts TODAY! 50% Off Everything at the DFB Store! View the full article

The biggest theme park news in 2019 will be the opening of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On Christmas, Disney rolled out another preview video for the massive project, which is set to open in California first this summer followed by the Walt... View the full article

Disney gave Star Wars fan a Christmas present — a two-minute teaser for the new land that’s being built at Disneyland and Disney World. The video gives a few quick glimpses of the two attractions that are the main events at the 14-acre lands set to open in Disneyland sometime in summer 2019 and... View the full article

Disney gave Star Wars fan a Christmas present — a two-minute teaser for the new land that’s being built at Disneyland and Disney World. The video gives a few quick glimpses of the two attractions that are the main events at the 14-acre lands set to open in Disneyland sometime in summer 2019 and... View the full article

One of my favorite things to do at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, that runs through December 30th, is watching the Feliz Navidad event with my familia. Located in front of the Mexico Pavilion, the daily event features a festive mariachi band and dancers and welcomes guests to join the celebration of the holidays al estilo Mexicano. Through the magic of Las Posadas guests can learn about this beautiful and colorful Christmas tradition that is celebrated in Mexico. It is full of music and bailes. And if you are hungry after all the singing and dancing, you can go and enjoy amazing Mexican dishes at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen. There you can find delicious Enchiladas de Pollo con Mole (chipotle chicken in a corn tortilla topped with mole negro and garnished with shredded Oaxaca cheese and sesame seeds), a Tamal de Camarón (corn tamal stuffed with guajillo-marinated shrimp topped with mole rojo and shredded cotija cheese) and a sweet Arroz Con Leche (rice pudding with cranberries). Enjoyment of Feliz Navidad, which happens six times per day, is included with the regular admission to the park during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Remember, the festival runs through December 30. View the full article

The year 2018 is winding down, but we aren’t done with our popular #DisneyParksLIVE streams for the year quite yet. Today we’re happy to share that we will again stream New Year’s Eve fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park on Monday, December 31 at 11:45 p.m. ET. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Magic Kingdom Park will feature a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks that includes songs from some of the most beloved Disney films, including “Peter Pan,” “Pinocchio” and “Aladdin,” plus tunes from “it’s a small world” and the Haunted Mansion. Be sure to be on the lookout for a special New Year’s Eve finale. Want to be a part of our broadcast? We want you to share your family’s Disney Parks “vacation pic of the year” with us on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyParksLIVE. You just may be included in our live stream! View the full article

Viewers of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge which will open in the summer of 2019 in Disneyland and fall of 2019 in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios And if you missed it, you can see the new footage today! Check out the video below to see new footage of the two new attractions coming to Galaxy’s Edge — Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, including first glimpses of guests riding the attractions!  Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will give guests the opportunity to take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy! And guests will find themselves in a battle between the Resistance and the First Order on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, “the most epic attraction” that Disney has ever built. As said in the video above featuring Disney Imagineer Scott Trowbridge and Carrie Beck from Lucasfilm, this is “only the beginning, “and “this land will be living, breathing, and evolving.” Are you ready to be a part of it? 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. Which attraction are you most excited to ride — Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? Related posts: NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Disney Shares Ground View of Millennium Falcon in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs has garnered a massive following among Disney food fans — including us! We love this place, where comfort food and tasty drinks are always at the ready! So when the table service spot announced a new menu back in early-December I had to get in there to try it! Homecomin’ Before I get into the eats, let’s just mull over this Whiskey Menu (and the delightful fact that Homecomin’ has a menu just. for. whiskey). Whiskey Menu There’s also a Moonshine Menu, which embraces the restaurant’s signature category of alcohol. Moonshine Menu If you’re looking for cocktails, wine, and beer, take a gander at the full Drink Menu. Here you’ll find moonshine and whiskey used in the creative cocktails! Homecomin’ Drinks Menu I went with the White Peach Sangria, a combination of Peach Moonshine, La Perlina Moscato, fresh Peach Puree, and muddled Orange and Mango. This was super refreshing and fruity. It’s a perfect summer drink (or drink to make you FEEL like it’s summer in January)! White Peach Sangria But what about those new menu items? Well, they’re all over the menu, and they’ve taken the place of other menu items. So while we love a new menu item, we know some of you will be bummed to lose your favorites. Homecomin’ Menu First up in Starters: Hot Legs have replaced the Ham and Cheese Biscuits (don’t worry — the Thigh High Chicken and Biscuits are SAFE!). Hot Legs are fried chicken leg ‘lollipops’ coated in the restaurant’s Fresno pepper hot sauce and served with a side of Icebox Dressing for dipping. Hot Legs These were moist and flavorful — and the hot sauce definitely adds a sweet little kick! If you want to try the chicken at Homecomin’ but don’t want a full fried chicken entree, these could give you a little taste! Hot Legs In Buns & Such, the Barbecue Pork Bun has been removed, and the Cuban Sandwich has been added. The Cuban is still packed with pork — House-Smoked Pork and Shaved Country Ham, to be precise — plus House-Made Pickles, Yellow Mustard, and Swiss Cheese all pressed in Cuban Bread. Cuban Sandwich The sandwich was delicious: salty, tangy, and filling. The fresh Cuban bread makes all the difference in the execution of the Cuban. And I enjoyed the side of Barbecue Chips drizzled with the Icebox Dressing, too! They were seriously awesome!! Cuban Sandwich Under Main Plates, the Grilled Pork Chop replaces the meatloaf. This is an impressive plate of food, with the Porterhouse Pork Chop taking center stage. Sides include Creamy Mashed Potatoes and French Green Beans with Caramelized Onions. But the Tomato-Bacon Jam is the element that really makes the dish shine! This was decent, but the pork chop was WAY too tough for my liking. I know it’s difficult to cook pork to a safe temperature in a restaurant, and this was definitely a casualty of that concern. Pork Chop Roasted Butternut Squash replaces corn souffle, and this simple side is a vibrant addition to any meal here. It’s nothing particularly special, but it’s seasoned well, and adds a burst of color. Roasted Butternut Squash For Thanksgiving, Homecomin’ introduced Pumpkin Bread Pudding — and it’s still hanging around through the Christmas season! The pumpkin-y bread pudding is topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, a swirl of Whipped Cream, and a shard of golden, hardened Sugar. The Caramel Sauce on the side was a sweet and delicious addition. This isn’t bumping the Toffee Bread Pudding from House of Blues from the top bread pudding spot at Disney World, but it’s a good, not-too-sweet option for a SUPER pumpkin fan. (I’m NOT a super pumpkin fan, so I could take it or leave it.) Pumpkin Bread Pudding Homecomin’ has some hits with its new menu items! And while we lost a few items in the process, it’s nice to see the chefs at this popular restaurant are working to keep things fresh. Oh — and if you’re looking for a new salad at Homecomin’, the Farmhouse Salad looks terrific!  Don’t forget to sign up for the DFB Newsletter so you’ll never miss breaking new menu news (or any other Disney news!)! Have you tried Homecomin’? Let us know what you think! Related posts: Sake & Shine 2.0 with Chefs Morimoto and Smith in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs — Tickets Available! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! New Cocktails at House of Blues in Disney Springs! View the full article

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Check out this exciting new video of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening summer 2019 at Disneyland Resort and fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort. Get ready to take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Or join in an epic battle on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the biggest and most immersive Disney Parks attraction ever! Who’s ready to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away? View the full article

Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a charming new must-do area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for my family and I. How well do you know this land and its attractions? Put your knowledge to the test below! View the full article

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” Scrooge McDuck makes an appearance once more. Enjoy this classic wallpaper by Brittany Ungvarsky. May the spirit of Christmas be with you this holiday! Download this wallpaper designed by Brittany Ungvarsky in either desktop or mobile version. Also, be sure to check out our terms of use before downloading. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers. View the full article

The celebrity stars of the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” will be dressed in style this year for this year’s holiday special. This year’s hosts, Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland, along with performers like Brett Eldredge, Olivia Holt, Matteo Bocelli walked us through how they picked out the perfect holiday outfit for their appearance on the special. Check out the video above for a sneak peek! You can see these stars and more during the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” which will air December 25, from 10 a.m.-noon on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. Musical performances include the following: Gwen Stefani performs “Winter Wonderland” from her Christmas album, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Brett Eldredge sings the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Andrea Bocelli sings the incredibly moving “Ave Maria”; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform “White Christmas.” Host Jordan Fisher performs “This Christmas.” Aloe Blacc performs “Tell Your Mama” from his first holiday album, “Christmas Funk,” out Nov. 9. Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” star and Hollywood Records artist Olivia Holt sings a holiday tune. American Idol winner Maddie Poppe celebrates the season with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Disney’s dynamic a cappella group DCappella performs the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas.” Why Don’t We performs “Kiss You This Christmas” from their holiday album, “A Why Don’t We Christmas.” View the full article

From the Disney Parks Blog family to yours, Happy Holidays! http://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ChristmasEveGIF.mp4 View the full article

I know, I know … Christmas isn’t even here yet and I’m already thinking about New Year’s Eve. If you want to add some razzle dazzle to the last night of 2018 but don’t have plans yet, you may want to consider ringing in the new year at The Edison. With limited tickets still available, now is the perfect time to make your plans, celebrating the one-year anniversary of one of my favorite late-night venues at Disney Springs! (Yes, The Edison opened a year ago – can you believe it?) For $150 per person, guests can enjoy food stations and an open bar until midnight, plus live music and variety acts – including their breathtaking aerialist – all night long. At midnight, all revelers will take part in a midnight champagne toast as the location ushers in 2019. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. Planning to visit Disney Springs on New Year’s Eve? Please keep in mind that the property doesn’t offer fireworks or fireworks viewing—for the best displays, I recommend visiting Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios if fireworks are on your New Year’s Eve wish list. No matter where you celebrate, I’m wishing you a very happy new year! View the full article

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas from the Disney Parks Moms Panelists! Like many of you, they too have shared a few Christmas Eves and Christmas Days at Walt Disney World Resort. Should you find yourself in the parks on these most magical of days, here are some of the panelist’s top tips to help you and your family create enchanting holiday memories. “On Christmas Eve, we celebrate with dinner at the Rose & Crown Pub. Most years, the cast members celebrate the arrival of Christmas when it turns midnight in the UK, and the whole place just takes on a whole new level of holiday spirit,” Anna explains. “We cap the evening off with the ‘Candlelight Processional,’ bringing the Reason for the Season to our hearts for sure.” Andrea can think of nothing more magical than spending Christmas Eve at Magic Kingdom Park. She and her family enjoy an evening stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. while singing Christmas carols! “Christmas Day at Magic Kingdom Park is also a unique experience and one that I cherished,” said Jerry. “Of course, Magic Kingdom Park is always magical, but there is just something indescribable about being there on Christmas Day. Yes, you’re surrounded by more guests than most days, but everyone is sharing that Christmas Day magic together.” Jane finds Christmas day a bit more magical by simply seeing all the twinkling lights. One of her top tips is to take a Holiday Sleigh Ride excursion, which allows guests to take in some of the Campsites best Christmas decor. And Anna? Well, she and her family like dine out for breakfast in their Christmas PJs! “We do not miss Christmas breakfast in our jammies. When my girls were little, we let them stay in PJs, and it’s kind of a tradition. They get all kinds of compliments on their festive attire wherever we end up for breakfast!” No matter how you spend your Christmas, all of us send warm wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year! And remember for more information on planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort brings spirited entertainment, family-favorite attractions, seasonal dishes, glistening décor and more. We hope you’ve made the Disneyland Resort part of your holiday traditions! Experience the magic of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort through Jan. 6, 2019. View the full article

We’ve got another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for you this week, and it involves construction! We bet you’re surprised to hear that, aren’t you? Walkway at Hollywood Studios We’re almost into 2019, which is going to be a BIG year for Hollywood Studios! This week, there are Skyliner updates, menu changes, and even merchandise for the new year. What’s New in the Parking Lot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Notice anything different? That’s right — the bulk of the construction walls in the parking lot have come down to reveal this spacious walkway. Nice! Walkway at Hollywood Studios Not only are there benches and plenty of room to move around, but you can get a really good view of the Skyliner. Skyliner at Hollywood Studios There’s a new bus directory… New Bus Directory at Hollywood Studios …though the main bus stop is still under construction. Bus Station Construction at Hollywood Studios We found new restrooms and soda machines, too! (But we might be a little sad these aren’t the Coke machines from the old bus loop.) New Restrooms at Hollywood Studios What’s New at the Entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Then, we saw Pocahontas and Meeko meeting guests at the park entrance! Pocahontas and Meeko don’t always meet here, but if you keep your eyes open, you might just occasionally encounter some rare characters near the park’s entrance during the daytime. Meeko and Pocahontas What’s New on Sunset Boulevard Sunshine Day Cafe is now Sunshine Day Bar! Get your holiday cocktail or beer right here. Sunshine Day Bar Check out the full story here. What’s New on Hollywood Boulevard There were still plenty of Santa Alien Popcorn Buckets around at popcorn stands on Hollywood Boulevard. Ooooh, you have been chosen! Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket What’s New in the Animation Courtyard Construction is still happening in the Animation Courtyard! For reference, here’s what it looked like last week, and here’s what it looks like now: Construction in the Animation Courtyard Could this be a drink machine? An ice cream machine? We’re not sure, but we’ll keep you posted! Construction in the Animation Courtyard The Disney Junior Dance Party! starts on Saturday, December 22 in the Animation Courtyard! Are you excited to see Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Timon, and Mickey Mouse? Disney Junior Dance Party Info What’s New on Commissary Lane ABC Commissary added a little last-minute holiday cheer: festive palm tree decorations. New Holiday Decor at ABC Commissary At Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, the Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich has been replaced by the Cheese Steak Sandwich. Updated Menu at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater What’s New on Grand Avenue Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano got a few menu updates, too! There’s a new house-made meatball appetizer and a new seasonal Italian salad appetizer. The mixed greens salad appetizer, however, has been removed. Updated Menu at Mama Melrose’s What’s New with Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Remember when we told you about the Personal Shopper test at Mickey’s of Hollywood? At the time of our most recent visit, the personal shopper service was still available! Personal Shoppers at Mickey’s of Hollywood Get the original story here. We noticed some fun Lightning McQueen apparel for kids, too! Lighting McQueen Children’s Jacket Annnd 2019 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World! We spotted a variety of 2019 Ornaments in It’s a Wonderful Shop. 2019 Ornament More into pins than ornaments? Never fear; 2019 pins are here, too! Find ’em in the Celebrity 5 & 10 on Hollywood Boulevard. 2019 Pins Want to see more 2019 Disney merchandise? Check out this post! And that’s everything new from Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week! Don’t forget: you only have a few more weeks to make the most of Flurry of Fun and all of the park’s Christmas festivities. Have you seen something new or fun on your Disney adventures? Be sure to tag us @DisneyFoodBlog on instagram! 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. Which one of the Hollywood Studios updates are you most excited about this week? Leave a comment and let us know! Related posts: Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! Disney Food Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New in Hollywood Studios this Week: Eats, Decor, Merchandise, New Entrance, Skyliner Update, and MORE! 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The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” airs tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST and 9-11 a.m. CST/MST/PST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. (Note: airtimes vary, so be sure to check local listings). During the special, guests will get a behind the scenes look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in summer 2019 and at Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019. Plus, hosts Jordan Fisher, Sarah Hyland and Jesse Palmer will give viewers front row access to the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories. Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez join the festivities as parade correspondents. Musical performances include the following: Gwen Stefani performs “Winter Wonderland” from her Christmas album, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Brett Eldredge sings the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Andrea Bocelli sings the incredibly moving “Ave Maria”; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform “The Christmas Song.” Host Jordan Fisher performs “This Christmas.” Aloe Blacc performs “Tell Your Mama” from his first holiday album, “Christmas Funk.” Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” star and Hollywood Records artist Olivia Holt sings “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” American Idol winner Maddie Poppe celebrates the season with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Disney’s dynamic a cappella group DCappella performs the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas.” Why Don’t We performs “Kiss You This Christmas” from their holiday album, “A Why Don’t We Christmas.” Stay tuned for more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right here on the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re back with another DFB Video today with a review of a brand new Character Meal in Disney World: Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White! Snow White Of course, it’s not only Snow White at Storybook Dining… with her are Dopey and Grumpy, too! (Oh, and you’ll want to watch out for The Queen, too, who is present for photo opportunities). This new dining experience in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge also serves guests a prix-fixe meal perfectly themed to the film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (as is the newly transformed Artist Point restaurant). Find out what we thought about this brand new Character Meal 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: Are you hoping to dine at Artist Point with Snow White? Related posts: DFB Video: Top 5 Disney World Resorts for FOOD! DFB Video: Best Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit Values! DFB Video: Answering YOUR Frequently Asked Questions About Disney World! View the full article

Now that the holiday is upon us, we have one more Disney Parks Blog wallpaper to share with you. This style was inspired by Mickey and Minnie, who no doubt are celebrating a holiday full of cheer here at Walt Disney World Resort with our guests this season. You can find this wallpaper on mobile of desktop versions. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers. View the full article

We’re kicking off this holiday week on the Disney Parks Blog with a fun Disney Doodle that’s full of holiday cheer. In it, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Ariel and Prince Eric would do if they could visit Disney Springs for the holidays. According to her, Ariel just may seek out a holiday display that’s just her style: the Tree Trail at Disney Springs. “Ariel loves human treasures,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine her and Prince Eric marveling at all of the ornaments on the Tree Trail at Disney Springs.” View the full article

Additional acts have been revealed for the Garden Rocks Concert Series for the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival! The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Though several dates throughout the Festival’s run (March 6 – June 3, 2019) are yet To Be Announced, new acts on the list include artists who have previously appeared at Garden Rocks as well as some who are brand new to performing at any of the Epcot Festivals. Richard Marx, A Flock of Seagulls, Jon Secada, and Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri are now on the list. Air Supply, Rick Springfield, Starship starring Mickey Thomas, and Blood, Sweat and Tears join the lineup as well. See the full lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series here! These acts are in addition to previously announced artists including Berlin, Glass Tiger, Lonestar, Christopher Cross, and many more! Garden Rocks Acts to Include Berlin, Sister Sledge, Colin Hay, and TobyMac See the full lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series here! Throughout the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, popular bands spanning the decades take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot to share some of their greatest hits with the crowds!These concerts are free with Epcot admission, and take place three times per evening (5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm), nightly throughout the Festival. American Gardens Theatre Garden Rocks Dining Packages are also open for booking, offering guaranteed seating for an evening concert paired with a meal at a participating Epcot restaurant. You can learn more by visiting our Garden Rocks Concert and Dining Package Page. 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. Are you looking forward to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package Info for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Booking Now Open for Garden Rocks Dining Packages for 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced! View the full article

This year the Disney Parks put out some incredible merchandise, and we heard from TONS of you who wanted to add to your souvenir collections. Whether it was a spirit jersey, a Dooney bag, or a mug, you (and we!!) were alllll about that Disney merch life. Merchandise! Here we take a look at the Disney merchandise you HAD to have in 2018! Spirit Jerseys Spirit jerseys grew in popularity in 2017, but when the Disney Parks introduced attractions spirit jerseys in 2018, it seemed like everyone and her brother wanted to get their hands on one! Luckily, they showed up on ShopDisney.com, so spirit jerseys under the tree for everyone this year! Favorites included the Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey and the It’s a Small World Spirit Jersey! New Haunted Mansion and Small World Spirit Jerseys Pirates of the Caribbean was another cool, stripey option. Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey And while the Tiki Room Spirit Jersey was a little controversial (some of you just could NOT with the color and the birds), it’s definitely spirited! Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey ©Disney We expect we’ll see lots of these spirit jerseys on Disney guests for years to come! Disney Tails Pet Gear Disney Tails exploded on the scene this year with merchandise for your furry friends! We loved the Disney parks- and characters-inspired clothing and pet gear! The Haunted Mansion clothing and pooch accessories were some of our favorites! Disney Tails Hautned Mansion Merch The lead featuring the classic Haunted Mansion wallpaper print was a must, as was the Madame Leota Squeeze Toy (which, if we’re being honest, we don’t want to let the dogs play with…). Haunted Mansion merchandise in Disney Tails And we looooove these Disney Tails Bandana Sets! Sets include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Haunted Mansion, and Star Wars Bandanas! Something for every pooch! Disney Tails Character Bandanas Mugs, Mugs, Mugs Disney mugs are not a new collectible. In fact, every time we bring you the newest Disney Parks mugs, we hear from readers who say they couldn’t possibly fit another Disney mug in their cupboards — but they sure want to try! The You Are Here series from Starbucks is super popular, and now you can get yours without even stepping foot in a Disney Park! Epcot You Are Here Mug Click here to find out where to buy them! Ears, Ears, Ears Mickey and Minnie Ears have been around forever, but 2018 saw some of the prettiest and coolest versions yet! The year kicked off with the beloved Rose Gold Ears, which arrived in parks in 2017 but disappeared so quickly that we only saw them regularly in early 2018! Rose Gold Minnie Ears were incredibly popular — and sold out numerous times — in Disney World and Disneyland in 2017 and 2018. The next color in Minnie Ears trends: Millennial Pink! Millennial Pink Minnie Ears These were followed by Iridescent Ears, Birthday Cake Ears, and Jack Skellington Ears. Yup, ears were epic in 2018. Jack Skellington Ears And just last week these Potion Purple ears dropped in Disneyland! Popcorn Buckets Disney Parks popcorn is kind of a thing, with many of us insisting it’s just not a Disney vacation until we’ve got some. This year, popcorn buckets just got cuter and cuter. Toy Story Land opened in June, and Alien Popcorn Buckets were the must-have souvenir! Alien Popcorn Bucket at Disney World Even better? Alien Popcorn Buckets dressed up as Santa. Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket at Disney’s Hollywood Studios And since we’re Disney Food Blog, we melted for the Classic Disney Snacks Popcorn Bucket! Refillable Popcorn Bucket Halloween popcorn buckets were super fun, with the Cauldron Popcorn Bucket spooking guests and lighting up! Cauldron Popcorn Bucket Disney Parks Journals Disney Parks journals saw a bit of a hey day this year, with these three versions getting a whole lot of love on DFB! This planner is inspired by Carousel of Progress and helps you promise (maybe) to get things done — you guessed it! — tomorrow! Journals at Main Street Emporium We really related to the “I’m obsessed with Disney Parks”, and we know you do, too! Here you can put all of your daydreams in writing — then make them happen! Journals at Main Street Emporium And if trip planning is your thing, the “My ‘Way Too’ Excited to Go to a Disney Park Vacation Planner” is your spirit journal. Journals at Main Street Emporium We’re still thinking about these journals… Dooney & Bourke Bags We’re ending with Dooney & Bourke bags, which are always a hot item at the Disney Parks and on ShopDisney. We brought you some super fun Dooneys — like this one that’s tailor made for the holiday season! Merry Holidays to us! Dooney & Bourke Bag And we loved this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival bag — and so did lots of you! Foodie Figment on the Food and Wine Festival handbag (Psst! If you also love Haunted Mansion merchandise (who doesn’t?!), ShopDisney has some Dooneys with the Mansion’s iconic wallpaper pattern!) Yep, 2018 was a great year for Disney Parks merchandise. And what we love is that a lot of the Parks merchandise is now showing up on ShopDisney. Meaning Disney can “take all of my money” even when I’m not there…  Don’t miss out on any of the 2019 Disney Parks merchandise! Sign up for our newsletter, and you’ll always know what’s trendy! What was your favorite merch moment of 2018? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Our Favorite Epcot Festival of the Holidays Merchandise — Including a Limited Release Pin! 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