The Holidays Begin November 9, at the Disneyland Resort

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November 2, 2018

Limited-Time Holiday Magic Features Cherished Traditions: ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday

At the Disneyland Resort, the Holidays begin here, bringing seasonal magic to the Happiest Place on Earth Nov. 9, 2018, through Jan. 6, 2019. Throughout the holiday season, traditions are shared, memories are made and the spirit of the season shines even brighter throughout the resort. The festivities include favorite holiday experiences and entertainment, including Disney Festival of Holidays and the “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular. The heartwarming Festival of Holidays, which honors the sights, sounds, and tastes of Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day, is celebrated at Disney California Adventure Park for an additional two days, running through Jan. 8, 2019.

Guests plan their seasonal visits year after year to experience beloved holiday traditions and all the festive cheer at Disneyland Resort, from snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., to glistening décor, Disney-themed treats, holiday entertainment and the one-of-a-kind transformations that create “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday.

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Disney Festival of Holidays brings the spirit of the season to life through special entertainment, along with delicious food at the Festive Foods Marketplace, which features a mix of holiday dishes and beverages that bridge many diverse cultures and family traditions.
- Festival of Holidays entertainment includes musical and dance performances by the mischievous Holiday Toy Drummers, Mostly Kosher, Blue13 Dance Company, The Sound, and the GRAMMY® Award-winning Mariachi Divas.
The Three Caballeros host the popular “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” street party celebration, featuring folklórico and samba dancers, live musicians, and Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best.
Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival welcomes the adventurous and kindhearted Princess Elena of Avalor, her magical friend Skylar and royal dancers as they share the joy of the holidays in this charming musical celebration.

The Holidays Begin November 9, at the Disneyland Resort

The residents of Cars Land decorate for the holidays, too. Each address along Route 66 – Flo’s V8 Café, Fillmore’s Taste-In, Cozy Cone Motel, Luigi’s Casa della Tires and more – gets a holiday makeover that reflects the personality of its “Cars” character resident. Plus, two attractions put the holiday cheer into overdrive, transforming into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
Guests can enjoy special holiday-themed activities with Santa Claus and his sleigh full of mischievous elves at Santa’s Holiday Visit at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail through Dec. 24. From Dec. 25 through Jan. 6, guests may encounter Santa Goofy in this festive location.
When night falls, guests may stroll through the Grizzly Peak area to experience a magical touch of winter, with an occasional snowfall!
A dazzling, 50-foot Christmas tree adorns Carthay Circle along Buena Vista Street. The tree and surrounding buildings, inspired by Los Angeles as it appeared when Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s, are decorated with vintage-style ornaments.

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Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle enchants from day to night with its shimmering icicles and twinkling lights. After dark, “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular and its magical snowfall finale create lasting holiday memories.
Mickey, Minnie, Disney Princesses and Santa celebrate the season in “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, a daily procession with floats, music and marching “tin soldiers.”
Guests will be amazed by the 60-foot tall Christmas tree in Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A., a picturesque sight where friends and family gather to take holiday photos each year. This year, the tree includes new lighting and décor, with 3,500 multi-color lights, 1,500 Victorian-inspired ornaments and 100 faux candles that range from 12 to 22 inches tall.
Disneyland guests definitely will want to experience the popular seasonal transformations of these park attractions:
- “it’s a small world” becomes “it’s a small world” Holiday with dolls and toys representing children around the world enjoying the distinctive holiday traditions of their countries.
- Haunted Mansion becomes Haunted Mansion Holiday,* with Jack Skellington and his friends from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” causing a collision between Christmas and Halloween.

The Holidays Begin November 9, at the Disneyland Resort

The Downtown Disney District shopping, dining and entertainment district and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort also join the holiday festivities with twinkling lights and ornaments, holiday displays, special entertainment and holiday-inspired eats and treats.

For special holiday offers and bookings, please visit www.disneyland.com, and to give the gift of a Disneyland experience, visit www.disneyland.com/gifting.

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“Toy Story 4” Promises to Be a Tear-Jerker!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 2, 2018

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Toy Story 4 is set to hit theaters next June, and from what Tom Hanks has been saying, we’ll need more Kleenex for it than we did for Toy Story 3.

In 2010, Disney/PIXAR released the third installment of the Toy Story franchise, in which Woody, Buzz and the gang find themselves in a tough spot as Andy prepares to leave for college. Toy Story 3 took fans on an emotional roller coaster–especially during the last 10 minutes of the film when Andy gives away his toys to a little girl named Bonnie because he knows she’ll play with them.

Tom Hanks, who lends his voice to Sheriff Woody, and Tim Allen, aka Buzz Lightyear have been talking about Toy Story 4 lately, and the consensus is that we will cry more tears during Toy Story 4 than we did in its predecessor.

“When I realized what they were going for,” Hanks said on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC, “I realized, ‘Oh, this is a moment in history!”

During an interview with ET Canada, Tim Allen called Toy Story 4 an “incredibly great story.” He went on to say that the new film was very emotional and that he “couldn’t even get through the last scene….a couple of scenes toward the end were really hard to get through.”

Neither of the stars were specific about the reasons for the emotions they felt during the scenes, but they’ve said enough to keep up guessing and make us eager for the opening!

Did you cry during the ending to Toy Story 3? What do you think the storyline in Toy Story 4 will include? Let us know in the comments below!

Frozen 2 Release Date Moved Up

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 2, 2018

Frozen 2 Release Date Moved Up! Who’s ready to build a snowman again? Well, it’s happening now sooner than you thought because Disney announced yesterday that the release date for “Frozen 2” has been moved up a week. Previously dated for November 27, 2019, and now coming to a theater near you on November 22.

Stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel will be returning as “Princess Anna” and “Queen Elsa” to carry on this legendary tale of sisterhood. Also returning as everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, is Josh Gad. Rumors have swirled that other actors such as Sterling K. Brown from the hit television series “This Is Us” and Evan Rachel Wood were in talks to join the cast.

Once again, directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck will take the reigns as before in the original “Frozen” film. Screenwriter Allison Schroder, co-writer of “Christopher Robin” is said to be collaborating with Lee on the script.

With its unparalleled one billion dollars global success, a countless number of awards including two Oscars, “Frozen” has become one of the highest grossing animated films of all time and most recently adapted as a Broadway musical.

Fans certainly won’t be letting go of “Frozen” fever anytime soon.

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Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

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Danielle

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November 2, 2018

Epcot Minnie Ears

The iconic image of Spaceship Earth will soon be wearable as Minnie Mouse Ears! Five new Epcot Minnie Ears featuring Spaceship Earth, and inspirations of the World Showcase and the Bubblegum Wall, will be coming to the Disney Parks soon!

These fabulous ears feature a Spaceship Earth Print, with beautiful plush bows representing beloved areas of Epcot. There are four pairs of ears that will represent pavilions from the World Showcase, and one pair inspired by the infamous Bubblegum Wall!

Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

The Bubblegum Wall Minnie Ears are already a favorite of mine! These sensational beauties have a plush bow covered in sequins, with a striped print that looks like the infamous wall we all love on Instagram.

Now let’s check out the Pavilion inspired ears! Each of these ears features the flag from the Pavilion’s country as a fluffy bow.

France:

Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

Mexico:

Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

England:

Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

Germany:

Epcot Minnie Ears Of The World Showcase And Bubblegum Wall Coming Soon

I love how they showcased the flags as bows for the World Showcase Minnie ears. These would be my first choice for a Food and Wine, or Festival of the Arts visit too!

These fabulous Epcot Minnie Ears will be making their debut soon! Are you a bigger fan of the World Showcase ears, or the Bubblegum Wall Ears?

Pluto Popcorn Bucket Returns With a Brand New Look

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Danielle

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November 2, 2018

Pluto Popcorn Bucket

Last year the Disney Parks introduced the most adorable Holiday Popcorn Bucket featuring Pluto! He was as cute as can be, and many of us fell in love with him. It looks like he is making his holiday return, and this year the Pluto Popcorn Bucket has a new look.

Pluto Popcorn Bucket Returns With a Brand New Look

This year Pluto has swapped out his cheerful green holiday sweater, for a merry red holiday sweater! His bone is tied up with a green bow, and the carrying strap is now green instead of red. He’s still delightfully festive, and his back opens up to store delicious Disney popcorn. We actually use last year’s as a Christmas decoration in our home, and he’s such a hit!

Pluto Popcorn Bucket Returns With a Brand New Look

You can find this cute holiday popcorn bucket at select popcorn carts for $15.50. You can also bring him back to the carts and get a refill for just $2.00! Now all we need is our Holiday Resort Mugs filled with hot cocoa while we munch on yummy popcorn!

Are you a fan of holiday souvenirs like the festive Pluto Popcorn Bucket?

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 2, 2018

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

Before you can even see it you can smell it! The scent of gingerbread wafting through the air as a monorail zooms by overhead. On the fourth floor of the Contemporary Resort there is a new gingerbread holiday display. This years theme is Cinderella and its done in the most adorable fashion. I have to say this is one of my favorite gingerbread displays ever done here at Disney. I am a huge Cinderella fan so I may be bit biased though. I did notice a slight nod to Small World. Do you see it? Check the pillars to the right and left. Since the Contemporary Resort features a Mary Blair themed mosaic, and a previous years theme was Small World, I think its rather clever.

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

I was thrilled to see Cinderella’s glass slipper on display. I admit I did want to try it on. Who wouldn’t want to move into the castle after all? The display features 18 hidden Mickeys and is 17’6 tall, and 25’4 wide. It took 39 bakery cast members 11 days to assemble! It uses 655 pounds of sugar snow and 5,000 gingerbread bricks were used in the castles construction. You just want to reach in and take a bite of it! But don’t worry. You don’t have to fight temptation. They sell a array of gingerbread and other holiday treats you can purchase to take home. Of course who can wait that long. I would buy one and go out on enjoy it on the fourth floor balcony while watching the fireworks if it were me.

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

The gingerbread men even have hidden Mickeys. But not for long! Which part would you eat first?

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

Also available are gingerbread shingles. For you purists these are not backed with chocolate like the Grand Floridian’s version. The chocolate peppermint cookie is amazing. Soft with just a hint of mint on top , which is actually crushed up candy canes.

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

If you are feeling a little adventurous they sell gingerbread and candy cane gelato. Frozen apple cider and frozen hot chocolate are also on tap.

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

Not a gingerbread fan? They have you covered. Try the Cinderella cake pop.

Gingerbread Castle Display Up at the Disney's Contemporary Resort

My favorite offering is definitely this white chocolate Cinderella. Its almost to pretty to eat! Almost. It is chocolate after all.

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Jingle Cruise Returns To The Magic Kingdom

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November 1, 2018