Customizable Disney Christmas Stockings for the whole family!
Start getting ready for Christmas with these fun stockings inspired in beloved Disney characters! You can also personalized each one with the name of your family members, a super cute option for this holiday season. They are created by ThePolkaDotLollipop on Etsy for $38.50 each, you can order yours here.
There are more than 30 character options to choose from! It doesn’t matter if you are looking for classic characters, princesses or pixar pals, you will find it here.
Jingle Cruise Returns to the Magic Kingdom for the 2022 Holiday Season
The Jingle Cruise has officially returned to the Magic Kingdom for the 2022 Holiday Season! One of our favorite Holiday overlays of the year has returned once again to Walt Disney World.
During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise experience is transformed into the Jingle Cruise—a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern!
Join the homesick Jungle Cruise skippers as they set out on a holly, jolly journey packed with silly shenanigans. The boathouse and beyond are decked out with merry décor that’s been mailed to the skippers or that they’ve created themselves. They’re even unwrapping a few holiday jokes to help everyone get in the spirit.
Mr. Toad Dome Cake Debuts at the Magic Kingdom for a Limited Time. Back on October 1st, 2021, Walt Disney World started its 50th Anniversary Celebration, which is still going on. On that day one of the most debated dome cakes arrived at Friar’s Nook, people either loved this dome cake or outright hated it. Well, it has returned! We actually enjoyed it.
Mr. Toad’s Dome Cake – Peanut Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse, With a Salty Caramel Center – $8.50 and only available for the next few days. You must have purchased the Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket to be able to purchase this snack.
Tomorrowland Chip and Dale Greeting Guests in the Magic Kingdom
Chip and Dale in their New Limited Edition Tomorrowland Outfits are out greeting guests today in the Magic Kingdom!
While the Mr. Toad Popcorn Buckets are being handed out in the Magic Kingdom, Chip and Dale are temporarily homeless and looking for love in Tomorrowland.
The sad news is that they will only be out and about in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland till November 4th which is the last day Disney will be celebrating Mr. Toad. After that, they will be back in their normal home greeting guests once again.
If you are over in the Tomorrowland Area you can find Chip and Dale at the entrance to Space Mountain, near the face painting stand.
I for one love all of the different outfits Chip and Dale wear. Probably one of my favorites has to be when they put on their Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers outfits!
Have you spotted Tomorrowland Chip and Dale in the Magic Kingdom?
The smell of gingerbread is in the air at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! The first thing you see walking into this grand resort is a life-size princess-inspired gingerbread carousel.
The first thing you smell is the scent of gingerbread and chocolate in the air. In the lobby, just across from the carousel, a holiday shop is set up to sell holiday treats and hot chocolate.
Can you imagine anything better than sitting in one of the oversized ornate comfy chairs with your Mickey gingerbread cookie and hot chocolate in hand looking at the beautiful decorations?
The shop experienced a delay in opening yesterday but is due to be open from 11/1/22 until 1/2/23. The operating hours are 10 AM to 11 PM.
If you happen to miss the shop during its open hours you can head over to the Beach Club’s Marketplace. You can find many of the same treats available to purchase. They even have gluten-free options!
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Options
Even if you are not on a gluten-free diet these cookies taste like the regular thing. I honestly couldn’t tell the difference. One is a traditional gingerbread mickey cookie and the other is a chocolate gingerbread version. I wasn’t too sure how a chocolate gingerbread would taste and it being gluten-free at that. I was very pleasantly surprised! They both have a light glaze on them as well. You get 3 in a package for $5.79
Holiday Rice Crispy Treat
This holiday rice crispy treat looks very Frozen-inspired. Covered in a blue chocolate topping with snowflake sprinkles and sugar crystals it looks like Elsa herself could have summoned these up! These are priced at $4.99
Candied Nuts
Tied up with a festive ribbon these candied nuts are priced at $6.49.
Peppermint Bark
You can’t have Christmas without peppermint bark. This bag of treats is priced at $6.99.
Mickey Chocolate Christmas Cookie
Perhaps the most festive of them all this Mickey chocolate Christmas cookie is adorned with frosted green icing shimmery edible glitter and Christmas lights. Its priced at $4.29
Signature Stollen Bread
This large stollen bread comes festively packaged and smells amazing. It sells for $19.99
To see more of these holiday treats check out our video below.
Christmas is my favorite time of the year at Disney. I am so excited to see what new decorations, treats, and merchandise they have in store for us. Of course, you know Chip and Company will be on it! Stay tuned to see all the new holiday snacks and more that are on the way.
This is only the beginning! What is your favorite holiday treat from the parks or resorts? Did you know all the resorts use different recipes for their gingerbread? Personally, I find Beach Club and the Grand Floridian to be my favorite.
So many exciting new things are rolling out this holiday so be sure to check back with Chip and Company often!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held on select nights from November 8th through December 22nd, is the ultimate holiday gathering filled with beloved characters, attraction overlays, magical entertainment, like the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and even an appearance from Kris Kringle himself! This party is one of my favorites, which may or may not be because of the treats. Speaking of treats – let’s get to them.
The culinary teams have acted as Santa’s foodie helpers this year and created a sleigh worth of goodies to indulge in. With plenty of new delights this year, like the adorable Mickey Mousse Ornament Treat at the Main Street Bakery, the sweet and savory Holiday Dinner Dog at Casey’s Corner, and the can’t miss Polar Bear Claw at Cool Ship, you’ll be asking for treats on your list!
Lock, Shock, and Barrel Sundae: Festive vanilla cake, vanilla ice cream, strawberry topping, whipped cream, and Christmas sprinkles with a Lock, Shock, and Barrel chocolate piece (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Sugar Plum Shake: Spiced sugar plum soft-serve topped with cherry syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Casey’s Corner
Holiday Dinner Dog: All-beef hot dog with cranberry mustard, savory stuffing funnel cake, and cheese curds (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Christmas Tree Cake: Red velvet brownie cheesecake with eggnog buttercream and spiced caramel topped with mini sugar Christmas lights (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Cool Ship
Polar Bear Claw: Chocolate hazelnut pastry with white and dark chocolate (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
The Friar’s Nook
Curry Brat Tots: Tots topped with chopped bratwurst, curry ketchup, and apple slaw (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Tinker Bell Cream Puff: Cream puff and compressed carrot cake topped with spiced cream cheese icing, spiced walnuts, and chocolate wings (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Golden Oak Outpost
Fried Pork Tamale served “Christmas Style” with red and green chile sauces and queso fresco (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Chai Caramel Freeze: Salted caramel freeze with chai spiced whipped cream (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Main Street Bakery
Cinnamon Roll: Mickey Mouse-shaped cinnamon roll with white icing (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Mickey Mousse Ornament Treat: Gingerbread mousse with crispy center and a spiced almond cake with brownie crumble (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café
Texas-sized Sweet Potato Pie: Baked sweet potato pie with marshmallow meringue and candied pecans (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Peppermint Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae: Peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and candy cane pieces served on a brownie (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa: Hot chocolate with peppermint ice cream, whipped cream, and candy cane pieces (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Sleepy Hollow Refreshments
Funnel Cake Sundae: Peppermint ice cream, M&M’S chocolate candies, and hot fudge served on funnel cake (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Sandy Claws Peppermint Mousse Treat: White chocolate peppermint mousse with a chocolate fudge center, chocolate Santa hat, and Jack Skellington face (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Apple Cider Float: Apple cider topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Once Upon a Christmastime Tart: Chocolate and cranberry tart with chocolate Mickey ears (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 22 during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)
Various Carts Throughout Main Street U.S.A.
Christmas Cookie Churro: Churro served with marshmallow cream, cookie crumbles, and Christmas sprinkles (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party)
Christmas Wreath Doughnut: Red velvet doughnut with green buttercream and Holiday sprinkle decorations (New) (Available Nov. 8 through Dec. 31 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) (Decorations will vary)
I hope you’re ready to celebrate the holidays at Magic Kingdom. Enjoy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year and may all your snacking be bright!
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
Starbucks Holiday Drinks & Festive Treats Return on November 3rd
I for one love the Holidays! Give me a Peppermint Mocha and some Christmas Shopping and I am Happy as Old Saint Nick. All of your favorite Starbucks Holiday Food & Drink options are coming starting on November 3rd.
Read on for more!
Nothing says the most magical time of the year like the Starbucks red cup returning. This year is extra special as Starbucks celebrates 25 years of the iconic holiday cup and the return of a full menu of seasonal handcrafted beverages and festive food.
Starting Nov. 3, holiday beverages officially return to the Starbucks menu, including the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Irish Cream Cold Brew, and, returning for its second holiday season, the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte.
In the bakery case, new this year is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, which joins the returning Reindeer Cake Pop, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Snowman Cookie.
Let’s take a closer look at the Holiday Food & Beverages coming to Starbucks on November 3rd!
Peppermint Mocha
Turning 20 this year, the Peppermint Mocha has become one of the most beloved holiday beverages on the menu. The beverage, which debuted in 2002, features espresso combined with steamed milk, mocha sauce, and peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls*.
Caramel Brulée Latte
Espresso, steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce are combined and topped with whipped cream and caramel brulée topping to create the Caramel Brulée Latte*.
Chestnut Praline Latte
The Chestnut Praline Latte features espresso, steamed milk and the flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs*.
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha
Festive flavors of caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meet espresso and steamed milk to create our Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, which is then finished with whipped cream and a topping of holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls*.
Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
Back for a second season, the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte combines sugar cookie syrup, Starbucks® Blonde Espresso, ice, creamy almondmilk, and is topped with festive red and green sprinkles*.
Irish Cream Cold Brew
The Irish Cream Cold Brew unites bold, super smooth Starbucks Cold Brew with Irish Cream syrup, which is then topped with vanilla sweet cream foam and a strike of cocoa powder.
Holiday Food
NEW Chocolate Pistachio Swirl
The NEW Chocolate Pistachio Swirl’s creamy chocolate filling with notes of cinnamon and coffee is swirled into buttery brioche-inspired dough with mint chocolate chips and topped with chopped pistachios**.
Reindeer Cake Pop
Vanilla cake with chocolaty icing is finished with a festive red nose and antlers to make the Reindeer Cake Pop**.
Sugar Plum Cheese Danish
The Sugar Plum Cheese Danish features cream cheese filling surrounded by a fluffy Danish and topped with spiced sugar plum spread**.
Cranberry Bliss Bar
A blondie cake with tart dried cranberries, garnished with a layer of cream-cheese icing, orange zest, and a sprinkle of dried cranberries make up the beloved Cranberry Bliss Bar**. Also available for purchase by the tray.
Snowman Cookie
The fan-favorite Snowman Cookie starts with a buttery shortbread snowman dressed up in white chocolatey icing**.
*Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage available in U.S. Starbucks stores for a limited time, while supplies last.
** Available in U.S. Starbucks stores for a limited time, while supplies last.
Giant Christmas Tree and More Holiday Decorations Arrive at the Magic Kingdom
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree… Last night the Giant Christmas Tree has popped up in the Magic Kingdom! While many Holiday Decorations were installed yesterday one big piece was missing the Giant Christmas Tree at the end of Main Street USA.
However overnight in true Disney Fashion, the Christmas Treet was erected with many other Holiday Decorations.
Here is a closer look at the Christmas Tree along with the unique decorations both on and around the base of this massive tree!
As we mentioned it seems Disney wasn’t done with the Holiday Decorations around the Magic Kingdom. The Nutcracker made his official Holiday appearance at the beginning of Main Street USA near the Giant Christmas Tree. They take great Holiday Selfies!
Construction Begins on the Holiday Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Work has begun on the Holiday Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for 2022! Yesterday Disney World started the annual changeover from Halloween to Christmas at the Disney Theme Parks at Disney World Resorts and work on the iconic Ginger bread House is now underway!
This life-size house made with real gingerbread sells a variety of seasonal treats throughout the Christmas Season and is a fan-favorite with many guests visiting Disney World for the Holidays.
As you can see Disney bakers and chefs have already started to prepare the Gingerbread House for its transformation, typically they will take 1-2 weeks to complete.
Here is a look at more construction photos:
The tradition of the Gingerbread house dates back to 1999 and the list of ingredients they use to create this wonder is mindblowing.
Here is a look at last year’s Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.
Stay tuned to Chip and Company over the next couple of weeks as we share Construction Updates on Disney’s Ginger bread House at the Grand Floridian Resort!
Disneyland Paris Gets Ready to Celebrate 100 Years of Wonder with a Year of Surprises
Building on Disneyland Paris’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, 100 Years of Wonder will also come to life at the resort, starting with an exclusive moment during their New Year’s Eve party and followed by a year of surprises!
To mark the 100-year anniversary on October 16th, 2023, guests will be treated to a one-of-a-kind entertainment program, character performances, and exclusive Disney activities throughout the day. After October 16th, additional, never-seen-before-exclusive activities will also take place at Disneyland Paris as part of the Disney100 celebrations.
Mr. Toad PhotoPass Magic Shot is now available for a limited time
Fans of Mr. Toad get excited! A new Mr. Toad PhotoPass Magic Shot is now available in Magic Kingdom. You’ll want to take advantage of this new shot soon as it will only be around for a limited time!
“Take a wild ride with this Mr. Toad Magic Shot, available Nov. 1st through Nov. 4th exclusively at #MagicKingdom near the entrance to Storybook Circus. 🐸✨”
Are you a fan of Mr. Toad and will you be stopping for this special Magic Shot?
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Disney Cruise Line returning to 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Disney Cruise Line is returning to the 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this fall! Last year Disney Cruise Line debuted an all-new cruise ship float. The same stunning vessel will be returning to the parade later this month! This year, the majestic “ship” – inspired by the fantastical style of the Disney Wish – will float through the streets of New York once again, accompanied by an all-new performance in Herald Square.
This year’s live parade performance will be inspired by one of the new Broadway-style shows on board the Disney Wish, “Disney Seas the Adventure.” Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse and Goofy will lead an incredible cast of performers and Disney characters in this show-stopping number, which has quickly become a guest favorite aboard Disney’s newest ship.
Check out the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this magical float and its pixie-dusted debut last year.
Be sure to gather your friends and family and tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC-TV on Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones.
