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We like to bring the magic of Disney home all year long, and when the Holidays roll around, the magic is multiplied! Luckily, our friends at Mickey Fix have got our backs with TONS of great ideas to enjoy Disney at home during this festive time. How to Throw a Disney Christmas Party So, you’re a Disney super-fan, and you want to share that love with all of your family and friends. We get you. It’s time to throw the best Disney Christmas party ever! First, you’ll need some Santa Mickey Lights. Can we just leave these up all year, please? And to go with those cute lights, the perfect Disney Christmas Plate. These you can certainly use all year long. Or at the very least, you can use them for Christmas in July! Happy party planning, Disney fans! How to Disney-Up Your Home for the Holidays Whether you’re throwing a Disney-inspired Christmas party or not, you’ll definitely want to decorate with some fun that’s full of character! This Retro Ceramic Tree is covered in characters, including Olaf, Thumper, and Sven. It’s giving us Grandma’s house vibes while still satisfying our need for all Disney all the time. This Cozy Throw features sweethearts Mickey and Minnie in their holiday best. It’s perfect for chilly winter nights! Mickey Fix also has a matching pillow! How to Make Mickey Waffles at Home You already know that our favorite Disney pastime is eating Disney food. But what’s a foodie to do when she runs out of souvenir cookies and packaged popcorn and chocolates? Mickey Fix has saved the day with info on how to make Mickey Waffles at home! They’ve got the exact mix used at the Disney Parks, plus several waffle iron options! This one makes mini Mickey waffles! I know what I’m eating on Christmas day for breakfast! (And lunch.) (Also probably dinner.) Festive Disney Christmas Villages We know lots of Christmas lovers have intricate and beautiful Christmas villages. How about adding a little Disney twist to yours? Mickey Fix has some great ideas! This Mickey Ski Chalet is everything. We love this so much. The colors are great — festive and bright. And nothing beats those Mickey Ears! So that’s it, friends. Several ways to bring Disney home for the holidays, even if there isn’t a box of Magic Bands under your tree. (Speaking of which, we’ve seen folks with so many Magic Bands that they’ve turned them into a garland. Oh, Christmas Tree!) Find more great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here! How do you bring Disney Magic home for the holidays? Tell us in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Festival of Holidays To Bring New Eats to Disney California Adventure Tips from the DFB Guide: Five Beloved Food Items You WON’T Find in Disney World (And Should Bring From Home) How to Make Mickey Waffles at Home! View the full article

This week – along with our Thanksgiving holiday blog coverage – we shared an exciting update on the kick off of the 2017 Candlelight Processional during the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. As many of you know, the Candlelight Processional presents the traditional story of Christmas in truly spectacular fashion – with a celebrity narrator, a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. Gold- and silver-medal-winning gymnast Laurie Hernandez was the first of our list of celebrity narrators. Here is the complete list of narrators (everything subject to change, of course): Nov. 24- 26 – Laurie Hernandez – NEW! Nov. 27-28 – Matt Bomer – NEW! Nov. 29 – 30 – Ana Gasteyer Dec. 1-3 – Whoopi Goldberg Dec. 4-5 – Pat Sajak – NEW! Dec. 6-8 – Jodi Benson Dec. 9-11 – Kurt Russell – NEW! Dec. 12-14 – Warwick Davis – NEW! Dec. 15-17 – Trace Adkins Dec. 18-21 – Neil Patrick Harris Dec. 22-24 – CCH Pounder – NEW! Dec. 25-27 – Jaci Velasquez Dec. 28-30 – Chandra Wilson Visit our special page to join us this year at Epcot or to find out more information, call 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). *Narrators and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Epcot admission is required and not included in the dining package price. We also shared a new video showing how we transformed Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs for the holidays. It’s holiday magic – in just 90 seconds. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Celebrating Mickey Mouse’s Birthday at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts – This weekend marked the birthday of the one it all started with – Mickey Mouse! Fans turned out to join the #HappyBirthdayMickey fun with special celebrations at all of our Disney Parks around the world. Lunar New Year Festival Returns to Disney California Adventure Park, January 26 through February 18 – Kick off the Year of the Dog with the return of the popular Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure park! From January 26 through February 18, this spectacular festival will feature live entertainment, delicious food and more. The Holidays Begin Here at the Disneyland Resort – Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are underway, making the Happiest Place on Earth the perfect place to kick off your own holiday season. Disney Parks After Dark: ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – This week’s “After Dark” image was snapped at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the nighttime projection show, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” is already delighting park guests each night. Timelapse Video: Watch Walt Disney World Transform for the Holidays – Throughout the month of November, our Holiday Services team worked round the clock to transform all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, plus Disney Springs, into winter wonderlands full of holiday cheer. View the full article

It’s pretty well established that Epcot is an exemplary place to get a meal. Learn About: Electric Umbrella Epcot Restaurants Disney World Restaurants Whether you’re queuing up at Sunshine Seasons for fresh and tasty quick service, making an ADR at Via Napoli, or using up some table service credits at Le Cellier, there are lots of quality eats to be found. But a poll of Epcot visitors would likely, pretty much never find a lot of love for the Electric Umbrella. This mainstay of Epcot has a decidedly retro vibe, with tons of neon and bright colors (which we think is awesome, but others…not so much). But while the hate for Electric Umbrella is there for some, I don’t really get it. It’s pretty good — and I’ve had awesome experiences here more than I haven’t in the past few years. But you DO need to know what to order… . The Electric Umbrella Atmosphere Electric Umbrella is centrally located in Future World in Innovations East. The best part about this location is its proximity to the Innovations Fountain, which puts on an epic water show intermittently. If you sit outside at Electric Umbrella, you’ll love the view. View of the Fountains Inside, you’ll find neon. Lots and lots of neon. It’s electric (boogie woogie woogie). So much neon You’ll also find several ordering lanes, which are crazy colorful. Menu boards are standard LED screens with large pictures of the menu items. Ordering Area There’s lots of seating at Electric Umbrella. Aside from the al fresco seating, you can choose to sit downstairs or up. The downstairs dining area has walls of windows letting in light and giving diners a view of people passing. (FYI: The carpet is so rad, right?! How can I, as an Epcot 80’s kid, not LOVE this place?) Dining Area The upstairs dining is usually pretty quiet (most guests don’t want to schlep their lunch up the staircase). The seating is the same, and it’s still pretty bright up there, owing to even more windows looking down on Future World. Upstairs Dining The Electric Umbrella bit comes in the lighting and the neon. Electric. Umbrellas. But let’s see about those eats, shall we? Eats The menu at Electric Umbrella has classic items like Chicken Nuggets and Burgers, but they’ve also added an Energy Salad with feta cheese and an interesting Veggie Naan-Wich (which is a surprisingly good option for vegetarians!). Our favorites here are the French Dip Burger and the Sausage and Pepper Hoagie. On this visit, I wanted to try both to see how they’re holding up. First up is the French Dip Burger, which remains one of the only quick service burgers in the World that isn’t a dried out hockey puck! French Dip Burger It’s topped with super flavorful Brisket and Crispy Onions and rests on a slice of Muenster Cheese. It doesn’t come with au jus, like most French Dips do, but the brisket is so juicy that I’m guessing they’ve layered in there. The flavors are so good here. It’s a really good quick service burger and I’d dare say one of my favorites. The best part? It’s held up for years. This one has been reviewed positively for a loooong time, so it’s a good bet on your next visit. French Dip Burger We have enjoyed the Sausage and Peppers Hoagie on past visits, and on this one, it was still a standout. There’s a lot of sausage in there, and the sausage has a nice bit of heat and flavor. The roll is a PERFECT sub roll — crusty-crunchy on the outside and super soft and fluffy (not stale at all!) on the inside. No joke, I nearly ate this whole thing. it was amazing! Sausage and Peppers Hoagie The peppers (and onions) are combined with marinara sauce, making this very meatball sub-like. It all works really well, and since it’s massive, it’s share-able (or a good choice for a big appetite!). Sausage and Peppers I was also happy to find the unicorn of Epcot at the moment: the 35th Anniversary Cupcake introduced to celebrate Epcot’s birthday on October 1! This is available at Fountainview Cafe for a limited time. Epcot 35th Anniversary Cupcake The vanilla cake is standard, but we love the Spaceship Earth-inspired dome! Under the dome? Is it a massive ball of buttercream? Please?! Sorry, no. It’s cake. The dome is more cake. Snore. The filling is Strawberry Cream and really good, but if you’re a frosting fan like me, this is a big skip. Still: points for style. Interior of Anniversary Cupcake Electric Umbrella also has one other thing going for it: Mobile Ordering. If you’re in the mood to avoid lines or need to grab lunch on the run, Mobile Ordering might be just what you need! Nosh or Not? Sail into the Electric Umbrella if: You have picky eaters in your party but still want something slightly less ordinary. You want a quick lunch without having to veer away from the center of Future World. You have a thing for retro Epcot and love the atmosphere here. Head elsewhere if: You want to try the many, many other options at Epcot. You prefer a nice table service meal. You like your eats a little more elegant and creative. Overall Electric Umbrella is a surprisingly solid option for food in a park with umpteen excellent options. So while I won’t be going back on every single visit, it’s nice to know that it’s there, serving up delicious and well-executed dishes. (OK, I might get that hoagie on every visit. Seriously, it’s killer.) Are you an Electric Umbrella fan? Tell us about your experiences in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Electric Umbrella at Epcot Review: New French Dip Burger at Epcot’s Electric Umbrella Review: Lunch at Electric Umbrella in Epcot’s Future World View the full article

Santa Claus and the Mrs. will once again be joining guests for breakfast at T-Rex Cafe this December! Learn About: T-Rex Cafe Downtown Disney Disney World Restaurants On select mornings throughout the month, you can let the Big Guy know what’s on your holiday wish list (and snap some photos with him and Mrs. Claus!) when you dine at T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs at a special breakfast buffet known as Breakfast with Santa! Typically, T-Rex serves Lunch and Dinner, served a la carte. However, on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17, 2017, a unique buffet will feature items like mini pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, omelets, waffles, Applewood smoked bacon, turkey sausages, biscuits with country gravy, fresh fruit with yogurt, assorted cereals, artisanal breads, Danish pastries, muffins and more. Breakfast with Santa @DisneySprings Twitter Account The price is $32 for adults, and $20.50 for children ages 3-9 (children under age 3 dine for free), excluding tax and gratuity. Seatings start at 8:00, 8:15, and 8:30 AM. Interested guests can make reservations through Disney by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Holiday Disney Trip Planning? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 to Jump Start Your Fun! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. We’ll guide you through all the special events, activities, and dining so that you can get the biggest bang for your buck! Yep — Our Holiday Guide covers everything Disney holiday-related — not just the food! And if you pre-order the 2017 Guide now, we will send you an instant download of the 2016 Guide so that you can start your planning right away! Then, you will automatically receive the 2017 Guide as soon as it’s published the Fall! As a special thank you to our readers for pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017, we are also offering a discount. Enter discount code PreHoliday at check out, and receive 20% off the list price of $14.95! That’s both the 2016 Guide and the 2017 Guide for $11.95! Two for the price of one! Would you like to dine among the dinos with Santa? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Breakfast with Santa at T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs in December The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Now Open for 2017 — Now With Food! (Sort of!) News: Christmas in July Treats at Disney Springs View the full article

While you’re checking out ALL THE FOOD around the Festive Foods Marketplace for Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, you might also want to be on the lookout for additional offerings around Paradise Pier! Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure In celebration of ¡Viva Navidad! throughout the Festival, look for outdoor vending stops offering items such as Elote (street-style corn with mayonnaise, parmesan cheese and tajin — AAAAH SO GOOOOD), Horchata (a sweet rice beverage with vanilla and cinnamon), Jamaica (traditional sweetened hibiscus tea), Chicharrón (a puffed wheat wagon wheel served with tapatio and lime wedges), and Strawberry Paleta. Additionally, Paradise Garden Grill is serving a special seasonal menu until the Festival ends on January 7, 2018. Selections include a Trio of Street Tacos with carnitas, carne asada, and chicken, House-made Pozole, a Torta al Pastor served on a soft telera roll, and beverages including Sangria. You can check out the full menu here on our Festival of Holidays Menu Page. Torta al Pastor ©Disney So, remember, when you’re in the area dancing along with The Three Caballeros and more Disney pals to live music for ¡Viva Navidad! in Paradise Garden, you can also enjoy EVEN MORE Festival Eats during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! And don’t forget to check out EVERY SINGLE MENU and TONS OF FOOD PHOTOS from DCA’s Festival of Holidays Right HERE! Have you tried any of the seasonal bites at the Festival of Holidays? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Dining in Disneyland: NEW! Viva Navidad Snack Cart at Disney California Adventure News: Festival of Holidays Returns to Disney California Adventure on November 10 MORE Festival of Holidays FOOD PHOTOS From Disney California Adventure!! View the full article

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Out to have some fun at Disney World, the senior citizens fastened their seat belts for the 13-story plummet on the Tower of Terror. “We’re all going to die sometime,” joked Winters, 61, before the shrieking laughter began. These are the thrill seekers from The Villages, the 55-and-up community... View the full article

Last night, the “Candlelight Processional,” a musical performance that inspires hope and joy for the holiday season, returned to Epcot. In this show, which is performed three times nightly throughout the holiday season, is a retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, who is accompanied by a live orchestra and mass choir. For more information and this year’s list of celebrity narrators, read my previous blog post. View the full article

Welcome to the all-new Ale & Compass Lounge in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort! Learn About: Ale & Compass Lounge Disney World Restaurants Well, that’s not actually the full story… Ale & Compass Lounge has been around for ages. But HUGE changes in dining options at Disney’s Yacht Club have brought such a major refurbishment to the lounge that it really is — for all intents and purposes — a whole new place! Previously, Ale & Compass Lounge was just a teeny little spot to grab a drink or enjoy a coffee or continental breakfast in the morning without much in the way of seating. Like the Resort itself, Ale & Compass presented a nautical theme which was certainly pleasant. But now, the Ale & Compass Lounge has re-opened as part of the re-imagined Ale & Compass dining concept for the Resort, which also includes The Market at Ale & Compass and the brand new Ale & Compass Restaurant. Ale & Compass Lounge sign So let’s check out the changes that make up the all-new Ale & Compass Lounge! Ale & Compass Ribbon Cutting on Opening Day Atmosphere Again, if you’re familiar with the previous Ale & Compass Lounge, then you know the area was capable of comfortably seating around or just over a dozen or so guests. But now? The first striking difference at the new Ale & Compass Lounge is the size. There is plenty of seating in the form of couches, small tables for two, and booth-style seating along the walls to hold plenty of guests. Ale & Compass Lounge But there is also more to it than meets the eye when you enter from the Yacht Club lobby. And I don’t mean that in a “look at all the details” sense. No, I mean it quite literally — there is more to the lounge than meets the eye. See the doors on either side of the fireplace? Ale & Compass Lounge At first, I mistook them for Cast Member-only areas. But nope! Entrance into Bar Area Just pass through and this is where you’ll find the full bar… Ale & Compass Bar Area … amidst even more seating, like these cool high top tables. Ale & Compass Bar Area Seating I think words to describe the previous Ale & Compass would be “comfortable,” and “cozy.” The new look is instead modern and sleek. But touches like couches and the lovely fireplace still lend a “welcome home” feel to the space. Fireplace You can even enjoy the fireplace from the bar area a bit. Bar Area Seating The deep and dark blue painted on the walls is quite a contrast from the lighter wood tones of the previous lounge. But the white in the flooring pattern and the lighting really brighten up the space. So it feels airy and light as opposed to cramped and dark, even with the bold color choice for the walls. Ale & Compass Lounge Nautical elements still play a part in the “new” Ale & Compass Lounge. Nautical Touches Nautical Touches You know what else still plays a part? DRINKS! Eats and Drinks The menu at the Ale & Compass Lounge features a selection of Original and Classic Cocktails. Original Cocktails Menu Classic Cocktails Menu Here is a look at the Beer and Wine lists, with draft beers designated by the tap symbol. Beer Menu Beer Menu Wine Menu Featured Spirits and non-alcoholic Mocktails are also included on the menu. Spirits and Non-Alcoholic Drinks And the Appetizers offer some options that can also be found next door at the Ale & Compass Restaurant (such as the Hearth Oven “Pies” and Oven-Roasted Oysters) as well as some that are unique to the Lounge, like the Roasted “Buffalo-style” Cauliflower. Appetizer Menu The Original Cocktails seemed most intriguing for our first visit, so we started with the Maple Old Fashioned. Maple Old Fashioned This drink is comprised of Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, maple syrup, orange juice, and Angostura Bitters. Maple Old Fashioned While it was smooth and really enjoyable, it pretty much tasted like a regular Old Fashioned. It didn’t have that pop of maple that I was looking forward to. Had I known, I would’ve asked for more of the maple syrup. But it’s still a solid drink on its own. Next up? The Big Apple, made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Crisp Apple Puree, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth. The Big Apple Now, THIS is what I was hoping for from the Original Cocktails! It doesn’t go down as smooth as the Old Fashioned, what with the bite from the Vermouth. But the apple puree adds a really terrific flavor without making it too sweet. Surprisingly, this is a great pick for fans of bitter drinks and would even go well with a meal. Those looking for something sweeter will find a good choice with the Just Peachy, according to the bartenders. I said The Big Apple would go well with food, didn’t I? The Grape Leaf-wrapped Baked Goat Cheese is topped with oven-roasted tomatoes and toasted pumpkin seeds, and served with a grilled baguette. Grape Leaf-wrapped Baked Goat Cheese I thought the portion size here was great; something made for sharing with several slices of the crispy baguette. Grape Leaf-wrapped Baked Goat Cheese All that bread stands up nicely to the soft, creamy — and nicely tangy — cheese. Grape Leaf-wrapped Baked Goat Cheese Honestly, it’s hard to really enjoy the grape leaf on the bottom of the bowl since it’s hard to get to through all of that cheese, but the added flavor from the roasted seeds is a really nice touch. Because it’s so rich, this dish could stand on its own. But again, it’s nice for sharing if you’re enjoying the plate alongside… oh, say, the Parker House Rolls and Spreads. Parker House Rolls and Spreads Or maybe the Carmelized Leek and Chorizo Hearth Oven “Pie.” Carmelized Leek and Chorizo Hearth Oven “Pie” So, how did those taste? Well, I guess you’ll have to join us for our FULL review of the Ale & Compass Restaurant! Check it out Here! Overall Well, I have to say that I am all for the newly refreshed Ale & Compass Lounge! Yes, the refurbishment delivered some very necessary additional space to a place that sees a lot of traffic, since the Yacht Club plays host not only to Disney guests but to convention guests as well. And both can find an easily accessible spot to grab a quick drink. (They’ll even provide your drink in a plastic cup to go, if needed.) But even more, that added seating along with the sheer appeal and the look of the spot make it a place where you can also relax all vacation-style, you know? And it’s also nice to see some effort towards offering more creative cocktails than what’s typically on the standard Disney bar and lounge list. Add in some eats that are also above par (thanks to being just steps away from the Ale & Compass Restaurant), and we’ve all got one more spot we can add to the list of great Disney bars and lounges! Congrats on a great first day, Ale & Compass Lounge! Are you planning to visit the new Ale & Compass Lounge? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Disney World Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant and Ale & Compass Lounge Opening in October Sneak Peek INSIDE The NEW Ale & Compass Lounge and Restaurant in Disney’s Yacht Club — PLUS A New Opening Date! NEW!!! The New Ale & Compass Restaurant in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort View the full article

Hey, Disneylanders! If you’re in the mood for some aromatic holiday cheer, make your way to the Grand Californian, where the hotel’s Holiday Gingerbread House is again completed! Gingerbread Builders are at work! The pastry chefs (and in this case, they can also be considered construction workers and engineers, I’d say!) have been hard at work in the lobby, constructing a beautiful Craftsman-inspired replica of the hotel itself once again for 2017, with perfect shaping and details! Grand Californian in Gingerbread! And if you look closely at the white chocolate and peppermint ‘stonework’, you’ll even spot a tasty Hidden Mickey! Hidden Mickey The finished display is as grand as the hotel itself! Completed Grand Californian And the details are so cool — colorful and thoughtful and darn impressive! Don’t these ‘Munks look mischievous? Chip and Dale Details Wanna know what ingredients make up this gigantic confection every year? Just check out the details on the accompanying sign (click the image to enlarge). The details! Yep — it includes 600 pounds of gingerbread, ditto for the powdered sugar, and one full pound of GLITTER (or “Pixie Dust”!) Our DFB Pal Claire reports that guests can also purchase gingerbread men, hotel-made truffles, and a warm alcoholic beverage at a table nearby. So if you’re not staying on-site or even going into a park, you can still linger and enjoy this holiday treat for the eyes and the tastebuds! Mmmm… can’t you smell it in the air already? Happy Gingerbread Season, everybody!! Got a Disney World Trip Planned for November or December? CHECK THIS OUT! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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! Do you seek out the Gingerbread Displays at the Disney Resorts? Let us know about your favorite! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Gingerbread House at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Debuting November 27th News and Review: The 2017 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House — with So. Many. Treats. Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House View the full article

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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are underway, making the Happiest Place on Earth the perfect place to kick off your own holiday season. From festive comfort foods at Festival of Holidays to enchanting snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., the Disneyland Resort has everything you need to get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy Holidays at the Disneyland Resort now through January 7, 2018. View the full article

Earlier this month, we shared news about a flurry of Disney Parks holiday specials airing on ABC, Freeform and Disney Channel through the yuletide season! Starting today, the whole family can enjoy Disney holiday magic right from their devices when Disney Channel stars take over Walt Disney World Resort during “Disney Parks Presents a Disney Channel Holiday Celebration.” Get the DisneyNOW app and sign in with a pay TV subscription to be one of the first to experience the show before it officially premieres on Disney Channel on Friday, December 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET. “Raven’s Home” stars Raven-Symoné and Issac Ryan Brown host the special, giving you a front-row seat to performances by favorite Disney Channel stars, including Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson from “Descendants 2,” Asher Angel from “Andi Mack,” and Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Zombies,” along with popular recording artists Fitz and the Tantrums and In Real Life. Let’s check out what Dove and Sofia had to share about the show: The performances will take you from the Cinderella Castle stage at Magic Kingdom Park, to the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and beyond. How’s this for a holiday treat? Booboo Stewart from “Descendants 2” will give a behind-the-scenes tour of Toy Story Land opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios next summer! Remember to mark your calendars for all upcoming Disney Parks holiday specials! View the full article

Will you decorate your home for the holidays this weekend? Throughout the month of November, our Holiday Services team worked round the clock to transform all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, plus Disney Springs, into winter wonderlands full of holiday cheer. Holiday decorations include a signature tree at each location, dozens of holiday wreaths, miles of garland and millions of bright lights. Check out the video above as we show the transformation of Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs – in just :90 seconds! View the full article

The “Candlelight Processional,” a guest-favorite holiday offering, will return to Epcot tonight. This show, which is included in theme park admission, presents the traditional story of Christmas in truly spectacular fashion – with a celebrity narrator, a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. This year’s list of narrators offers a mix of returning favorites and new faces: Laurie Hernandez – November 24 to 26, 2017 Matt Bomer – November 27 to 28, 2017 Ana Gasteyer – November 29 to 30, 2017 Whoopi Goldberg – December 1 to 3, 2017 Pat Sajak – December 4 to 5, 2017 Jodi Benson – December 6 to 8, 2017 Kurt Russell – December 9 to 11, 2017 Warwick Davis – December 12 to 14, 2017 Trace Adkins – December 15 to 17, 2017 Neil Patrick Harris – December 18 to 21, 2017 CCH Pounder – December 22 to 24, 2017 Jaci Velasquez – December 25 to 27, 2017 Chandra Wilson – December 28 to 30, 2017 The processional is performed three times per night (5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) throughout the holiday season. Candlelight dining packages, available on select nights, include a meal and seating at a Candlelight Processional performance. Availability is limited. Packages for breakfast start at $35 plus tax per person for adults and $21 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9. Candlelight Dining Packages for lunch and dinner start at $44 plus tax per person for adults and $15.50 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9. Click here to book Candlelight Processional dining packages or to find out more information, call 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). View the full article

Happy Holidays, Everyone! We hope you’re enjoying the long holiday weekend with your family and friends! And we’ve got a little something to make it even sweeter. No driving or camping out or fighting-of-crowds required. On this Black Friday we wanted to offer you something extra to be thankful for, so here’s our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!! — 50% off every DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate with promo code DFB50! This means, that 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)! The Everything Bundle includes SEVEN of our most popular DFB Guides — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the Holiday Guide, and more — at 50% off an already discounted price! 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 gift for the Disney fans in your life! (Be sure to check out all of our Gift Certificates.) And that means one thing — hall decking and stocking stuffing has never been easier or more convenient for the Disney Food Lovers on your list. Remember – EVERY DFB Guide and Gift Certificate is on sale this week. Just use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off! And don’t forget — the DFB Guide (and all of our products) are protected by a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee. Not happy with your purchase? Just email us at support@DFBGuide.com for a full refund! Don’t delay! Just like that Cranberry Sauce and Stuffing, these savings won’t last for long. Use code DFB50 at check out to save big today! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: BIGGEST Sale of the Year: 50% off Everything at the DFB Store! BIGGEST Sale of the Year: 50% Off Our DFB Everything Bundle! Celebrate (or Recover From!) Tax Day with Our Biggest Savings of the Year! View the full article

Tonight’s After Dark image was snapped at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where the nighttime projection show, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” is already delighting park guests each night. The show, which takes place in the center of the park, stars elves Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing.” In it, Christmas Day is almost here, but Jolly Old Saint Nick is nowhere to be found. Luckily, Wayne and Lanny are on the job, and they won’t rest until the big guy is back at the North Pole. Watch in wonder as buildings and rooftops come alive, and immerse you in beloved scenes from “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and more. You can catch “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” nightly at the park throughout the holiday season. View the full article

Why, hello there!! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re taking a food tour of Epcot’s beautiful Japan Pavilion! Japan Pavilion Pagoda Japan is the Pavilion where you can find everything from Pocky to SAKE in Epcot! But there’s so much more to take in… from sushi to Frozen Kirin beer and more, Japan is completely PACKED with fun and unique foods to try during your Epcot adventures. From two Table Service restaurants to outdoor vending spots and everything in between, you might be surprised to learn all there is to know about noshing in Epcot’s Japan. 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’s your favorite food find in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion? Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: DFB Video: FOOD TOUR of Epcot’s France Pavilion DFB Video: Epcot’s Mexico — Nosh or Not? Food Tour! DFB Video: Epcot’s Germany — Nosh or Not? Food Tour! View the full article

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is all about gathering with friends and family for a delicious feast, and it’s also a huge day for sports fans. Here at Walt Disney World Resort, eight men’s college basketball teams annually compete in the AdvoCare Invitational tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. And last night after practice, players and staff from all eight teams found time to pull up a seat at the table for Thanksgiving dinner and were joined by special guest Mickey Mouse, who posed for pictures and wished each team good luck during the tournament. Tournament play tips off Thursday (11/23) with the UCF Knights taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at 6 p.m. (ESPN3). Other games on Thursday include Missouri vs. Long Beach State (11:30 a.m.), St. John’s vs. Oregon State (2 p.m.) and West Virginia vs. Marist (8:30 p.m.). Games continue through Sunday at the sports complex. AdvoCare is one of the premier Division I college basketball tournaments. Held annually at the sports complex, the event features some of the top collegiate teams in America. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008), Florida State (2009), Notre Dame (2010), Dayton (2011), Gonzaga (2012), Memphis (2013), Kansas (2014), Xavier (2015) and Gonzaga (2016). After you and your family have had your fill of Thanksgiving fixins’, come on out to the sports complex and take in the college hoops action. Tickets and additional information can be found here. View the full article

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In our Disney Doodles blog series, our team of Disney artists imagine what a character would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines Roger and Anita from “101 Dalmatians” enjoying some free time with their favorite pals at Magic Kingdom Park. “Anita and Roger are always sharing with each other,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine them sharing a Mickey ice cream bar, while relaxing on a park bench with Pongo and Perdita.” View the full article

John Lasseter’s decision to leave Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios for six months following complaints of inappropriate interactions with employees has stunned the animation community and raised questions about the fallout for Disney’s signature animation business. The computer animation... View the full article

Not in shopping mode? Here are some holidays-driven theme park options for your Black Friday needs: • Epcot – Same holidays, different name. Introducing the Epcot International Festival for the Holidays. A lot falls under this umbrella heading, including Candlelight Processional which debuts with... View the full article

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