Light up any room in your house with this enchanting Disney night light created by SimplyCelestialShop on Etsy for $21.99 plus free shipping in the US! You can order yours here! You won’t regret it, it’s adorable.
This 3D Cinderella Castle night light features an automatic light sensor that will turn on when it it starts to get dark and off when it becomes daytime again. Pretty cool! It will make your home feel extra magical for sure.
The Christmas season has officially started at Walt Disney World! The shops are now decked with festive merch like these holiday disney resorts pins featuring beloved Disney characters, perfect to add to your collection.
Related – Christmas Decorations have arrived at the Magic Kingdom
The first festive pin is from Disney’s Contemporary Resort and it features Cinderella’s fairy godmother with a gingerbread castle, Cinderella’s carriage and Jack Jack & Gus Gus having a magical Christmas time!
At the bottom, a gold snowflake charm with Mickey icons and the resort logo is attached for an extra festive touch.
Over at the Beach Club Resort we found this Peter Pan pin with the resort carousel and red and white stripes all around. A gold snowflake charm with the resort logo and Mickey icons is also dangling at the bottom.
Another pin option at the Beach Club Resort is this Little Mermaid one with Ariel and Ursula on the front and icons from the movie on the back.
At the top it features a white ribbon bow with the resort logo.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort also has this pin option inspired in Fantasmic! It features sorcerer Mickey using his powers against Chernabog at the front and stars and on the back.
At the top a white ribbon bow features the resort logo in blue.
Finally, at the Disney’s Yacht Club we found this Alice in Wonderland pin with Alice and the Queen of Hearts at the front and a Queen of Hearts pattern on the back. A red ribbon bow is featured at the top with the resort logo.
They are all super cute and worth adding to your collection!
It’s time to light the yule log and get cozy. Freeform’s highly anticipated “25 Days of Christmas” month-long event returns on THURSDAY, DEC. 1st 2022!
Freeform will be showing all of your Christmas favorites, including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” as well as beloved classics like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) and more!
Freeform will be showing some of your beloved family classics like “Toy Story,” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” Freeform is also bringing the holiday cheer right to your living room with the network premiere of “Frozen II,” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” “Last Christmas” and more.
Related – New Festive 2022 Holiday Programming Announced by Disney Branded Television
Other holiday faves airing throughout the 25 Days of Christmas include “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas,” “The Preacher’s Wife” and so much more.
For even more festive cheer, starting Nov. 21, fans can watch “Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Past,” an all-new unlocked channel on ABC.com and the ABC app — enjoy holiday favorites instantly, with no sign-in needed.
Related – Tim Allen Returns as Santa in the Disney+ sequel series ‘The Santa Clauses’
Below is a day-by-day list of the movies airing during the “25 Days of Christmas” event:
Thursday, Dec. 1
7:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “The Santa Clause”
1:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
4:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Friday, Dec. 2
7:00 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife”
9:30 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
11:35 a.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
2:15 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
4:20 p.m. – “Home Alone”
6:50 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
9:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
11:30 p.m. – “The Star” (2017)
1:30 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968)
Saturday, Dec. 3
7:00 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968)
7:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas”
9:00 a.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas”
10:30 a.m. – “The Star” (2017)
12:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
2:40 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
5:10 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
7:15 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
9:15 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
10:20 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
10:50 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
11:55 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
Sunday, Dec. 4
7:00 a.m. – “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic”
8:05 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws”
10:10 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws”
12:15 p.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups”
2:20 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
4:00 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
5:05 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
5:35 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
6:40 p.m. – “Home Alone”
9:10 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
11:50 p.m. – “Daddy’s Home 2”
Monday, Dec. 5
7:00 a.m. – “Family Guy”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – ”Holiday in Handcuffs”
1:35 p.m. – “Daddy’s Home 2”
3:45 p.m. – “Home Alone”
6:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
8:55 p.m. – “Scrooged”
12:00 a.m. – “Snow”
Tuesday, Dec. 6
7:00 a.m. – “Stealing Christmas”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
12:00 p.m. – “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist”
2:00 p.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
4:00 p.m. – “Scrooged”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “Snow 2: Brain Freeze”
Wednesday, Dec. 7
7:00 a.m. – “Home Alone 3”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “Home Alone”
2:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
9:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Thursday, Dec. 8
7:00 a.m. – “Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House”
10:30 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
12:30 p.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas”
2:00 p.m. – “Prancer Returns”
4:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “Christmas in Boston”
Friday, Dec. 9
7:00 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
9:05 a.m. – “Home Alone”
11:35 a.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
2:15 p.m. – “Toy Story” (Disney-Pixar)
4:15 p.m. – “Toy Story 2” (Disney-Pixar)
6:20 p.m. – “Toy Story 3” (Disney-Pixar)
8:50 p.m. – “Toy Story 4” (Disney-Pixar)
11:00 p.m. – “Toy Story That Time Forgot” (Disney-Pixar)
11:30 p.m. – “Home Alone”
Saturday, Dec. 10
7:00 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws”
9:05 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws”
11:05 a.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups”
1:10 p.m. – “Home Alone”
3:40 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
6:20 p.m. – “Frozen” (Disney Animated)
8:50 p.m. – “Frozen II” (Disney Animated) – Freeform Premiere
11:00 p.m. – “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (Disney Animated) – Freeform Premiere
11:30 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
Sunday, Dec. 11
7:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns”
9:00 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
11:05 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
1:10 p.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas”
2:40 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
4:45 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
6:55 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
9:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
11:30 p.m. – “Last Christmas” – Freeform Premiere
Monday, Dec. 12
7:00 a.m. – “Family Guy”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
1:00 p.m. – “Home for the Holidays” (1995)
3:30 p.m. – “Last Christmas”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “Christmas Cupid”
Tuesday, Dec. 13
7:00 a.m. – “Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol” – Freeform Premiere
8:00 a.m. – “Kung Fu Panda Holiday”
8:30 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968)
10:30 a.m. – “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic”
11:30 a.m. – “Home Alone”
2:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
9:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
12:00 a.m. – “Snowglobe”
Wednesday, Dec. 14
7:00 a.m. – “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “Almost Christmas”
2:00 p.m. – “The Perfect Holiday”
4:00 p.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife”
6:30 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
9:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Thursday, Dec. 15
7:00 a.m. – “Call Me Claus”
10:30 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
12:00 p.m. – “The Perfect Holiday”
2:00 p.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
4:00 p.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve”
Friday, Dec. 16
7:00 a.m. – “It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie”
9:00 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968)
9:30 a.m. – “Prep & Landing” (Disney Animation)
10:00 a.m. – “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (Disney Animation)
10:30 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
12:30 p.m. – “Home Alone”
3:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
5:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
7:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
10:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
12:00 a.m. – “Family Guy”
Saturday, Dec. 17
7:00 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968)
7:30 a.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
10:00 a.m. – “Home Alone”
12:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
3:10 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
5:15 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
6:55 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
8:55 p.m. – “Home Alone”
11:25 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
Sunday, Dec. 18
7:00 a.m. – “Cricket on the Hearth”
8:00 a.m. – “Call Me Claus”
10:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause”
12:10 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
2:40 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
4:45 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
6:45 p.m. – “Home Alone”
9:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
11:55 p.m. – “Scrooged”
Monday, Dec. 19
7:00 a.m. – “Family Guy”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “Home Alone”
2:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
4:30 p.m. – “Scrooged”
6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
8:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
12:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
Tuesday, Dec. 20
7:00 a.m. – “Family Guy”
10:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas”
12:00 p.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas”
1:30 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
3:30 p.m. – “Home Alone”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
8:30 p.m. – “Last Christmas”
12:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns”
Wednesday, Dec. 21
7:00 a.m. – “Prancer Returns”
10:30 a.m. – “Last Christmas”
1:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
3:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
6:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
8:00 p.m. – “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (Disney Animated)
8:30 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
9:00 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
10:00 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Thursday, Dec. 22
7:00 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws”
9:00 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws”
11:00 a.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups”
1:00 p.m. – “Kung Fu Panda Holiday”
1:30 p.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas”
3:00 p.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas”
4:30 p.m. – “The Star” (2017)
6:30 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
7:30 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
8:00 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
9:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
11:00 p.m. – “Prep & Landing” (Disney Animation)
11:30 p.m. – “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (Disney Animation)
12:00 a.m. – “The Star” (2017)
Friday, Dec. 23
7:00 a.m. – “Kung Fu Panda Holiday”
7:30 a.m. – “Home Alone”
10:00 a.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:40 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
3:20 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
5:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
7:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
9:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
Saturday, Dec. 24
7:00 a.m. – “Love the Coopers”
9:30 a.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
12:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
2:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
4:40 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
5:45 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
6:50 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
7:20 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
9:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
12:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
Sunday, Dec. 25
7:00 a.m. – “Home Alone”
9:30 a.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
1:00 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
2:00 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman”
2:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause”
4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
7:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
9:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
11:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
Once again the famous Gingerbread Carousel has returned to Disney’s Beach Club Resort! This fan-favorite Holiday Carousel showed up yesterday for all of the Disney Guests to enjoy.
Related – Christmas Decorations have arrived at the Magic Kingdom
The Gingerbread Carousel is presented by the Yacht & Beach Club Bakery for its 22nd year! Take a look at all of the ingredients used to make this massive candy display.
Related – Adorable Mickey & Minnie Gingerbread Cookies Ear Headband For This Holiday Season!
The Five Disney Princesses on display for this year are:
There is also a Holiday Store at the Beach Club where you will eventually be able to pick up some Holiday Treats including Gingerbread Squares but it isn’t quite open yet.
We also have a video of the Gingerbread Carousel in action, check it out.
Are you excited about the return of the Holiday Gingerbread Carousel at Disney’s Beach Club Resort?
Beginning today, Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. can participate in a limited test experience that will bring their favorite stories to life with special access to must-have merchandise available on shopDisney for this holiday season. For a limited time, Disney+ subscribers can visit shopDisney.com/DisneyPlusSpecialAccess or the details pages of select movies, series, and shorts on Disney+ to scan QR codes to purchase highly-anticipated items before the general public. Subscribers can purchase products from fan-favorite franchises and titles including Star Wars, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, and Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, and receive exclusive access to merchandise from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2 and Disney•Pixar Lightyear.
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“Special access to this curated collection of merchandise for the upcoming holiday season is the latest example of the many ways we experiment with how to improve the user experience on Disney+, which includes enhancing the benefits of being a subscriber,” said Alisa Bowen, President of Disney+. “We’re excited to collaborate with shopDisney to explore how we can potentially better serve our audiences by expanding the ways they get to interact with the stories and characters they love on Disney+.”
“shopDisney has all of the products to bring your favorite Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic stories to life,” said Naveen Seshadri, EVP Global Retail. “By providing our Disney+ subscribers special access to curated merchandise on shopDisney, we are uncovering new ways for our fans to shop and further connect content and commerce.”
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During this test experience, eligible subscribers can visit shopDisney.com/DisneyPlusSpecialAccess or navigate to the Shop tab within the details pages of select movies, series and shorts on Disney+ to scan QR codes that will take users directly to the merchandise on shopDisney. The Shop tab will be available to Disney+ primary profiles in the U.S. that have been verified as 18 and older.
Special access will grant Disney+ subscribers early access to products including:
Additionally, Disney+ subscribers will have exclusive access for shopDisney made-to-order merchandise, including new t-shirt and sweatshirt designs from Disney’s Frozen 2 and Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear.
For more information visit shopDisney.com/DisneyPlusSpecialAccess.
Today is the day… The Mr. Toad Popcorn bucket has landed at the Magic Kingdom! Guests have lined up to pick up their Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket at Big Top Souvenirs.
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As you can see lines for the Mr. Toad Bucket were a quite long first thing this morning!
The reason I said pick up is that if you are wanting one of these Mr. Toad’s Premium Popcorn Buckets you will need to buy him on the Disney World App as he is Mobile Order only!
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On the Disney World App, you will need to select a time for your mobile order. The popcorn bucket is $30.00 and it is limited to 1 per My Disney Experience account.
Once your time is up you will head on over to the entrance to Pete’s Silly Sideshow and get in line.
Here is a closer look at our Mr. Toad Popcorn bucket:
If you are worried about quantities they had TONS available today!
Look at the sea of Popcorn Buckets.
Guest have between now and November 4th to head over to the Magic Kingdom to pick him up. As always quantities are limited but I expect since it is one per MDE account we won’t be seeing Disney Resellers walking out wearing 10+ buckets. For those wondering no this is not available on ShopDisney.
What do you think of the Mr. Toad Popcorn buckets? Are you going to head over to the Magic Kingdom and pick one up?
Christmas has arrived at the Magic Kingdom today! In case you missed it overnight Disney has made the changeover from Halloween to Christmas! All of the Halloween Decorations are gone and Christmas has taken its place.
Related- Christmas Decorations have arrived at the Magic Kingdom
The Emporium is packed this morning as guests are scoping out all of the new Holiday Merchandise. I am gonna run down some of the Holiday Merch that is available but over the next few days stay tuned for a closer look at individual pieces.
If you are interested many of these new Holiday items are already on ShopDisney so head on over if you looking to take some of these new items home!
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Starting off at the Main Street Bakery as Greg needed his morning coffee there is a new Christmas Starbucks Tumbler and Coffee Cup. I love how the red and green fade together.
If you are a fan of Spirit Jerseys or Christmas Sweaters you will want to head over to the Emporium and take a look at these Mickey Mouse designs!
If you are looking for some Holiday Ears to go with your Sweater or Spirit Jersey you will want to check out these 2 new pairs we found. They are so soft and cozy that you won’t mind wearing them all day at the parks!
If you collect Holiday Plushies, Disney has got you covered with Chip & Dale, Winnie the Pooh, and Mickey and Minnie all in their Christmas Outfits.
Then finally here are some random Home Items we found in the Emporium.
As I mentioned above many of these items are already on ShopDisney so just click the link and check them out. In years past the Magic Kingdom is the first to get the Holiday Merchandise then the items will start showing up at the other theme parks and Disney Springs.
So what do you think of the Holiday Merchandise at Walt Disney World? Are you like me and just love the Christmas Season at Walt Disney World?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas Decorations have officially arrived in the Magic Kingdom TODAY! Overnight the Magic Kingdom has changed from Halloween to Christmas in true Disney Fashion.
Related – Overnight Transformation of the Magic Kingdom from Halloween to Christmas
At the Entrance of the Magic Kingdom, Holiday Mickey & Minnie are our greeting guests. Many fans are taking selfies for now, usually a Photopass Photographer is in that spot…
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today will see the Christmas Decorations throughout the park. It looks like in 2022 Disney is going a little light on decorations to start even the HUGE Christmas Tree on Main Street USA is not yet installed.
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Instead of the red & green that we usually see, the Magic Kingdom is decorated with oranges and lemons. Here is a look at some of the decorations on the light poles throughout the Magic Kingdom.
Here is a peek at some of the building’s Christmas decorations as we walked down Main Street:
The first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season will start on November 8th so expect Disney to have all of its Christmas Decorations complete by then.
Even the Hub Area including Cinderella Castle has some new Holiday Decorations!
Have you ever seen the overnight transformation from Halloween to Christmas? Check out our video below!
A special treat returns to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter!
Pumpkin Spice Mickey-shaped Beignets are fantastic dessert item you must try at Disney World this Fall season.
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You can take a closer look at the beignets in our Instagram video below!
You can purchase the delicious beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe for $7.49. A single order gets you three Mickey-shaped beignets. We recommend pairing with a warm cup of Joffrey’s coffee!
The pumpkin spice beignets are available for a limited time, so hurry over to French Quarter resort if you want to order some!
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Universal Studios announced a new haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023. An all-new “Chucky” house will be opening next year at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights announced the first haunted house of its 2023 lineup, inspired by the USA & SYFY hit series, “Chucky” – unleashing the iconic killer doll at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood next season.
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What do you think of the new “Chucky” house coming to Halloween Horror Nights?
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is returning to Australia with Ovation of the Seas. Last Saturday, Royal Caribbean International made its highly anticipated return to Australia for the first time since 2019. The arrival of the action-packed Ovation of the Seas in Sydney brings back Australia’s ultimate summer holiday, where adults, kids, and grandparents can make memories together on 2- to 12-night cruises to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
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Travellers can maximize every minute of their getaway with a line-up of memorable experiences on board Ovation as they sail from one idyllic destination to the next. To take adrenaline and sightlines to new heights, there’s the one-of-a-kind North Star – the all-glass observation capsule that holds a world record as the highest viewing deck on a cruise ship – and the signature RipCord by iFly skydiving experience. The list goes on, from catching waves on the FlowRider surf simulator to scaling the rock climbing wall, and enjoying bumper cars, a full-size sports court, the roller-skating rink and more at SeaPlex – the largest indoor activity complex at sea. With Royal Caribbean, guests of all ages can make the most of their time on holiday.
To kick back, travellers can unwind at the indoor or outdoor pools, the Vitality Spa or as they have a sip of a cocktail or mocktail and a bite to eat at more than 20 restaurants, bars and lounges. There is a world of flavours to explore for breakfast, lunch and dinner, like American steakhouse Chops Grille, the Asian-inspired Izumi and family-style Italian favourites at Jamie’s Italian. Rounding out the night is the cruise line’s live music and showstopping original entertainment in the Royal Theatre and Two70, the transformational multilevel venue that merges artistry and cutting-edge technology.
Related – Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has updated its COVID-19 protocols
Gavin Smith, vice president and managing director, Royal Caribbean International, Australia and New Zealand, said Ovation’s sixth season from Sydney is a testament to the demand from Australians looking to have the ultimate summer holiday:
“This is an incredibly exciting time for Royal Caribbean in Australia, with Ovation’s return to Sydney and Quantum of the Seas’ arrival into Brisbane on Tuesday, Nov. 1. It is fantastic to see Ovation in Sydney Harbour once again, and today is also an important milestone to thank our suppliers, the travel industry and our loyal guests for the unwavering support they have demonstrated over the last two years. We are very much looking forward to welcoming back our returning guests and new holidaymakers for a much-needed summer season of adventure and lifelong memories.”
At every destination Ovation of the Seas visits, holidaymakers can enjoy their pick of shore excursions that bring them closer to local cultures, cuisines and nature, such as exploring New Zealand’s rugged coastline, relaxing on island time in the South Pacific or taking in the city culture in Hobart and Adelaide, Australia.
More celebrations are in store in Australia. In Brisbane, Quantum of the Seas will arrive on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to kick off Royal Caribbean’s first summer cruising from Queensland. Adventurers and their families can set sail on the award-winning holiday for two to 12 nights and visit Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific.
If you’d like to sail on the Ovation of the Seas in Australia, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan an epic vacation!
Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has released a new book, “Star Wars Everyday: A Year of Activities, Recipes and Crafts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away”. The book is a 12-month guide to party planning, crafting, and cooking inspired by a galaxy from far, far away and Disneyland will be celebrating with a meet & greet on November 5th.
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The Ultimate Lifestyle Book for Star Wars Fans
From building an Ewok (Bird) House to hosting a May the 4th movie night, “Star Wars Everyday” is packed with crafting projects, recipes, mindfulness exercises, and party planning ideas that are fun and accessible for Star Wars fans of any age. In her introduction, Eckstein shares: “Through this book, I’m thrilled to share some of the many ways that I incorporate Star Wars into my daily routine throughout the year…I’ve organized the book by month, with a theme each month that relates to a lesson that Star Wars explores, such as hope, love, or friendship.”
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How to Make Yoda Punch for Your Next Holiday Gathering
“Yoda Punch” from “Star Wars Everyday” is inspired by its namesake, Jedi Master Yoda. This drink really packs a punch with a mix of earthy matcha tones, tropical fruit flavors, and chewy Boba balls.
MAKES: 2 DRINKS
4 tablespoons instant tapioca pearl. black sugar flavor
2 kiwis, plus 1 more for garnish(optional)1 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon sweetened matcha powder
8 ounces fizzy water or ginger ale, depending on desired sweetness
1. Prepare the tapioca pearls according to the package directions, and set aside.
2. Peel, core, and roughly chop the kiwis.
3. Combine the pineapple juice, kiwi, and matcha powder in a blender, and blend until smooth.
4. To serve: Fill two large glass tumblers with crushed ice.
5. Split the fruit mixture between the glasses, and ladle half the tapioca pearls into each glass.
6. Top with fizzy water or ginger ale.
7. To garnish, quarter the additional kiwi, cutting a small slit in the center or each quarter. Place two quarters on the rim or each glass for ears, and, using a short skewer, secure two pearls tor eyes.
In between other recipes for Rey’s Polystarch Portion Bread and Twin Suns Golden Milk, readers can learn how to set up stations around their backyards and local parks to “train like a Jedi.” Looking to give an old Star Wars t-shirt a second life? “Star Wars Everyday” shows you how to upcycle the fabric into a backpack. A great gift for families, this book is a fantastic way to create interactive, galactic adventures for both parents and children.
Meet author, actress, entrepreneur, and fangirl Ashley Eckstein at Disneyland Resort on November 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District. Signed copies of “Star Wars Everyday” will be available for purchase.
To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid admission for the same park on the same date are required. Theme park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and are not guaranteed. Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed.
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