Mickey’s Very Merry Christmastime Parade Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate The Season

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November 13, 2019

If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort during this holiday season a must-see is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmastime Parade. There are two ways to see this amazing parade. You can see it at night during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or during the day the week of Christmas. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend scouting out a spot to watch.

The parade is full of Disney favorites. It has some characters from Toy Story, Disney Princesses, Toy Soldiers, and the main mouse himself. The parade starts off with Mickey and Minnie dressed in their holiday best. The music for this parade is so amazing and has everyone dancing.

The characters from Frozen are next! Led by a float with Olaf greeting parade viewers. There’s also some fun dancers with ice picks making their way between the floats.

Another adorable float is Goofy on top of a fun bike with tons of candy as decorations. Floats like these don’t only look amazing but that smell amazing as well. And who doesn’t love Goofy! His outfit for this parade is fantastic.

The Seven Dwarfs lead the way to almost all the Disney Princesses. Snow White is first and she is followed by a beautiful and humongous float filled with most of our favorites.

The Toy Soldiers are one of my favorite parts. This is an amazing sight to see. They are just before the end of the parade and Santa. They all march around and they are stunning.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmastime parade concludes with the man of the season. Santa arrives with his reindeer leading the way. He sits atop a sleigh with a huge bag of presents.

This parade is definitely a highlight of not only the Christmas party but of the holiday festivities at Walt Disney World. Make sure you check it out if you can and see Forky as the newest addition to this already amazing parade.

Schmoozies Is Shaking Things Up This Season With New Mickey Peppermint Shake

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Monique Lopez

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November 13, 2019

Schmoozies Is Shaking Things Up This Season With New Mickey Peppermint Shake

The holiday season is in full swing at the Disney Parks and Resorts! Schmoozies inside of the Disney California Adventure Park is shaking things up with a new seasonal offering.

Schmoozies has a new seasonal menu that is merry and delicious! One of the new items is the Peppermint Mickey Shake. This must try treat is a peppermint-chocolate creme cookie shake, with red whipped topping, holiday accents, chocolate creme-filled cookie ears. We had the opportunity to try this magical shake and it was almost too pretty to eat. However, it was so delicious and the perfect holiday treat!

Other additions to the Schmoozies drink menu are the Churro Shake made with churro cereal and churro toffee, and the seasonal Cranberry-Orange Lemonade. If you’re looking for a yummy pick-me-up, try the new Holiday Affogato. The magic makers at Schmoozies pour espresso over your choice of peppermint or brown sugar ice cream.

If you’re looking for a festive snack, Schmoozies is definitely the place to be. Snack on the Minnie Wreath Donut. Next, try the Ginger Bread Cookie Ice Cream that is made with crushed gingersnap cookies and brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream.

Make sure you try all the tastes of the Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort this year!

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Disney+ Gargoyles Twitter Campaign to Help Revive Show

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Jessica Jones

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November 13, 2019

Disney+ has launched! There are so many amazing shows uploaded to the streaming service! Unsure where to start? This Gargoyles Twitter Campaign might help you get started!

On launch day for Disney+ the Gargoyles creator, Greg Weisman, took to Twitter to formally endorse the old school show available again on the streaming service. Weisman, taking after similar social media campaigns bringing back Young Justice, another show he helped create and actively develops, took the same approach with this Gargoyles Twitter Campaign. Weisman tweeted, “We [can] Live Again!,” Weisman tweeted. “#KeepBingingGargoyles on #DisneyPlus!! This is exactly how the #YoungJustice fandom brought YJ back. It can happen to #Gargoyles too!”

We [can] Live Again! #KeepBingingGargoyles on #DisneyPlus!! This is exactly how the #YoungJustice fandom brought YJ back. It can happen to #Gargoyles too!

— Greg Weisman (@Greg_Weisman) November 12, 2019

In a previous article, we reported that Weisman isn’t the only Gargoyles alum who would like to see a Gargoyles revival! Keith David, the voice behind Gargoyles’ lead Goliath, admitted he’d love for nothing more than to return to a revival. “You know, those of us who were involved from the beginning… I’ve always wondered why they stopped it in the first place.” Then he floated the idea of a possible reboot, saying he’d love to return and voice Goliath. “[We’ve wondered] why we haven’t come back to a reboot,” the actor asks. “I mean, I would love nothing more than to revisit Goliath.”

The Gargoyles show initially ran for 65 episodes in the mid to late 1990s before a non-canon spinoff named The Goliath Chronicles. Disney eventually ended the show because of plummeting ratings. All three seasons of Gargoyles can now be streamed on Disney+.

We hope the Gargoyles Twitter campaign works for Mr. Weisman! You don’t know what you are missing if you don’t binge-watch this old school amazingness!

Source: Comicbook.com

Epcot Announces Dates and Experiences for its 2020 Festival of the Arts

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Allison Luna

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November 13, 2019

Epcot is always buzzing with festivals and events. One of the most exciting times of the year for those who appreciate creativity and aesthetics is the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, and Walt Disney World has just dropped some details about the 2020 event!

The Festival of the Arts will take place from January 17th through February 24th and will be 39 days of gloriously artistic food, entertainment, and hands-on experiences for guests.

Returning this year is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, featuring Broadway stars such as Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (”The Lion King”), Heidi Blickenstaff (”The Little Mermaid” and ”Freaky Friday”), Gavin Lee (”Mary Poppins”), Ashley Brown (”Mary Poppins” and ”Beauty and the Beast”), along with many others and some yet to be announced! The shows take place in the America Gardens Theatre, with three daily performances. Although entry to the show is included with park admission, the best way to guarantee a seat is to sign up for the Disney on Broadway Dining Package. This will not only allow partakers to seat themselves before standby guests (therefore gaining a better view), but they’ll also be able to experience one of Epcot’s amazing restaurants.

Other experiences during the 2020 Festival of the Arts will include Paint with a Disney Artist, a demonstrated artistic experience, and the World Showcase: Destinations Discovered, which is a guided tour. Both of these are premium opportunities and are available at an additional cost.

Guests who’d rather steer clear of extra fees can still enjoy many experiences during the Festival, including fun photo ops scattered around the park, helping to paint a wall mural along World Showcase Plaza, a Figment scavenger hunt, watching visiting Disney artists create new works of art, and so much more!

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can begin booking dining packages and workshops as of November 13th. General bookings begin on November 14th. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit ArtfulEpcot.com. Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts is one you won’t want to miss!

Photos courtesy of Disney

Spoiler-Free Review of the Live Action “Lady and the Tramp” on Disney+

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Kevin

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November 13, 2019

Yesterday was the launch day for Disney+ and tons of Disney classics are now available to watch. I wanted check out the new content before plowing into some of my childhood favorites. The new live action “Lady and the Tramp” most intrigued me since I wanted to see how Disney would remake the beloved 1955 animated film. Below is my brief spoiler-free review of the new movie.

Lady and the Tramp (2019)

The live action “Lady and the Tramp” is a faithful adaption to the original movie. It follows the same overall plot of how a cocker-spaniel puppy is loved by her family while living in a charming town set in the year 1909. Lady wakes up one day to the shock of how she’s no longer the center of attention. She meets a stray dog, Tramp, who she slowly warms up to and the story continues showing their budding dog romance.

Overall, I did enjoy myself while watching the movie, and I think Disney fans will be delighted to see the dogs featured on screen. It’s a feel-good story and pleasant for families of all ages to enjoy. Disney did a great job with the dogs they picked to play the main characters. The background design and set pieces were fitting for the timeframe of the story. The visual background had a nice aesthetic and the town looked bright. The music was also very fitting.

However, I did see some areas that could have been tweaked a bit. For instance, they created a new song for the Siamese Cats to sing. The new song is lacking the charm and appeal of the other songs in the movie’s soundtrack. Also, the dialogue and scenes between the human actors was a bit bland. I can see why when the original animated film focused on the dogs and featured humans in the background. But the human world is more present in this movie. I give credit to the live action actors and they were faithful to the original animated story, but they could have added a bit more engaging dialogue between the humans.

In the end, I do recommend this movie to Disney lovers and dog lovers alike. Fans of the animated movie will enjoy the live action “Lady and the Tramp.”

Lady and the Tramp features a great cast of voice actors: Tessa Thompson (Lady), Justin Theroux (Tramp), Sam Elliot (Trusty), Ashley Jensen (Jock), Benedict Wong (Bulldog), and Janelle Monáe (Peg).

Lady and the Tramp is available to watch now on the Disney+ streaming service.

Frozen 2 Happy Meal Toys Have Arrived At McDonald’s!

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Danielle

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November 13, 2019

The Disney partnership with McDonald’s continues, and this time we can get Frozen 2 Happy Meal Toys! After the Lion King collection, we were really hoping to see toys for Frozen 2, and we are not disappointed. After Frozen 2, it looks like we can look forward to Star Wars toys as the next Happy Meal collection too!

There are nine toys in total to collect! Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf also join four new characters for this Happy Meal adventure. You may have noticed each toy has a rocky or icy looking base. That is because each toy is actually a glider, that can be launched from a special piece that comes with it. We may or may have had too much fun at the restaurant launching our Olafs in a glider battle.

Each toy is McPlay compatible, and can be scanned for a surprise in the app. In addition to the toys, parents can also enter a code that comes with each toy at MagicatMCD.com to enter into a giveaway.

Frozen 2 not only graces the Happy Meal boxes, but also the packaging of the apple slices, and plain milk bottles! I had to resist the urge to steal my son’s apple slices!

We won’t even have to wait for another Happy Meal promotion till Star Wars, either! Star Wars toys will be the next ones available! With Star Wars fans being long time toy collectors I am betting these will be extremely popular!

Will you be stepping into the unknown at McDonald’s with the new Frozen 2 Happy Meal Toys?

Olaf’s Frozen Hot Cocoa Cake is Like a Warm Hug to Your Taste Buds

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Julie

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November 13, 2019

When the list of Disney holiday treats came out Olaf’s Frozen Hot Cocoa Cake was at the top of my list. I mean, just look how cute he is! Not only is he adorable floating around in buttercream frosting but he is delicious.

So what is inside this delectable dessert? Don’t be confused by the name there is not much cake but that didn’t take away from the treat. From bottom to top, there is a small layer of chocolate cake, topped with chocolate panna cotta, marshmallow cream, and orange and purple buttercream frosting.

The lovable Olaf is made of marshmallows and white chocolate with chocolate buttons and arms. While this treat is definitely picture-worthy it is actually at the top of my list as far as taste goes. The marshmallow cream is so yummy with the little bit of chocolate cake and panna cotta. The buttercream frosting and white chocolate were a little sweet for my taste but still very good.

This treat can be found at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Bakery (or Starbucks) which means you may have to wait in a long line for it. At least you can get some Starbucks points for it! I would say it is worth waiting (or melting) for. The cost is $6.99 or a snack credit. Are you excited for the upcoming release of Frozen 2?

Julie de la Fé

@justamomandboyatdisney

Find us enjoying the best time of year in the most magical place on earth.

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Save on Select Stays at the Disneyland Resort in the New Year

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Sara

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November 13, 2019

Give your family the gift of a Disneyland getaway in the New Year! You can save up to 25% on rooms at all three Disneyland Resort hotels. Valid for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 5 through April 16, 2020. Check out the deals:

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Save 25% on Premium rooms
Save 20% on Standard rooms

Disneyland Hotel

Save 25% on Premium rooms
Save 20% on Standard rooms

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Save 10% on Premium and Standard rooms

Book from November 12, 2019, through March 14, 2020; travel must be completed by April 17, 2020.

Add theme park tickets to this room offer and make it a vacation package! Staying at one of these Disneyland Resort hotels makes it easy and convenient for you and your family to check off popular must-dos from your list—including the chance to experience the thrilling and immersive attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (opening January 17, 2020) and fly Han Solo’s famous ship on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park!

Plus, each day during your stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you’ll receive benefits and a host of welcoming amenities with distinctive Disney touches that will enhance your overall experience.

Prince Eric Has Been Cast for ‘Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Movie!

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Sara

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November 13, 2019

Prince Eric Has Been Cast for 'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Movie!

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” live-action movie has found its Prince Eric! Jonah Hauer-King is joining the cast of the movie based on the animated film of the same name.

Word is Hauer-King has had two screen tests with director Rob Marshall. His past credits include TV miniseries “Little Women” and “Howard’s End” as well as Sony’s “A Dog’s Way Home.” He joins a great cast and crew on the “The Little Mermaid” set.

Halle Bailey will portray Ariel, the mermaid princess who dreams of being a human, while Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula. Javier Bardem is King Triton and Daveed Diggs has been tapped to portray Sebastian.

“The Little Mermaid” will be directed by Marshall and written by David Magee. Original songs from the 1989 animated classic will be incorporated into the new movie, as well as new tunes from original composer Alan Menken with lyrics by “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is also producing the film with Marshall, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca.

Are you excited to see this new live-action movie? What do you think of Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric?

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ‘The Little Mermaid’ with These Photo Ops

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Sara

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November 13, 2019

Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ was released the year I was born and is my favorite Disney movie! It has some of the best songs and I loved Ariel more than any other princess. It’s hard to believe (and accept) that both the movie and I are 30 years old this year! You can celebrate the anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort with some magical photo ops!

At the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs, you can take a voyage to Prince Eric’s castle with the help of a Disney PhotoPass photographer and virtual backdrops.

In Fantasyland, you can ask one of the photographers to add one of Ariel’s friends to your Magic Shot. You can also meet Ariel at her grotto.

Head over to the Disney PhotoPass Studio inside of Sir Mickey’s and pose with a dinglehopper.

Also, don’t miss a chance to get a photo in front of Prince Eric’s Castle in Fantasyland!

If you’re like me and you love taking pictures of your kids, you can make any photo look like it’s under the sea with a bubble wand!

Will you be celebrating The Little Mermaid’s anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort? Which photo op is your favorite?

Thanksgiving Offerings Added at Downtown Disney and Disney Springs

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Jessica Jones

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November 12, 2019

Disney has just released a statement from Patina Restaurant Group Marketing Director Kyle Collins offering alternative restaurants including Thanksgiving offerings to their menus at Downtown Disney and Disney Springs.

In case you are still looking for a place to dine during the Thanksgiving holiday, look no further than Maria & Enzo’s, The Edison, and Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs along with Catal Restaurant at Downtown Disney who has added Thanksgiving offerings to their menus this year.

Disney Springs

Maria & Enzo’s is offering a unique experience with an authentic Italian twist on Thanksgiving offerings where guests can feast on their Ricotta Gnudi. The Ricotta Gnudi will feature Turkey Bolognese, parmesan cream and charred lemon gremolata “just the way Nonna used to make” it for $27.

At Enzo’s Hideaway guests can gather around the family tables for a gourmet holiday meal starring the Turkey Sausage “Carbonara”. This dish made features Pappardelle pasta, roasted winter squash, toasted garlic, and rapini for $27. Afterward gobble down the Pumpkin Pannacotta made with spiced chocolate crumb, mandarin orange, and creamy cinnamon gelato for $11.

Lastly, The Edison is offering slow Oven-Roasted Turkey and creamy Mashed Potatoes with Gravy with savory House-made Stuffing, brown sugar honey glazed baby carrots, and fresh Cranberry Chutney. The Edison offers the feeling of a home-cooked meal prepared in a scratch kitchen. Guests can enjoy these dishes all day long for $32 per person or $19 per child nine and under.

Downtown Disney District

The Catal Restaurant is offering a wide range of starters, entrée selections, and desserts. Seasonally-inspired starters include everything from Butternut Squash Soup to Chorizo and Turkey Petite Pot Pies. The menu also features delicious main courses such as Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon, Short Rib, Striped Bass, Seared Scallops, and more. To end the night Catal is offering a choice between Pumpkin Cheesecake and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. An a la carte kid’s menu is also available for children 10 and under. Guests can dine here for $65 per person from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving, Y’all!

Source: Disney

Aesthetically Pleasing Drinks at Typhoon Lagoon

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Rebekah

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November 12, 2019

aestically pleasing instagrammable drinks at typhoon lagoon

It’s just another day in paradise here in Central Florida and to celebrate, Typhoon Lagoon has the most tropical, aesthetically pleasing drinks to keep you cool. Refreshing? Check. Instagrammable? Check.

There are five featured drinks that are especially pretty: Typhoon Tilly, Blue Typhoon Colada, Pink Surf, Tropical Storm, and Tropical Trio. Whatever flavor you’re craving, Typhoon Lagoon has got it!

Tropical Storm and Pink Surf, pictured above, can be made into non-alcoholic drinks if you’d still like to try them while keeping your head clear. Pink Surf offers a tangy, yet sweet, strawberry lemonade flavor and Tropical Storm offers a more tropical fruit lemonade blend.

If you like piña coladas then Typhoon Tilly and Blue Typhoon Colada are the drinks for you. Typhoon Tilly is topped to the brim with tropical flavor- piña colada, blue curacao, midori, crème de banana, and white rum make the perfect mix! Blue Typhoon Colada is also combined flawlessly with piña colada and white rum, but shakes things up a bit with blue raspberry syrup added in.

There are so many amazing flavor options, it seems a little hard to choose just one. Maybe you don’t even have to….The Typhoon Trio, pictured above, offers a mix of piña colada, Typhoon Tilly, and strawberry daquiri so you can have it all! Honestly, it’s worth just buying this one for your Instagram feed!

Photo source Disney Parks Blog.