Check Out This Video of the Completed Renovation at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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December 6, 2017

Disneyland Christmas

The Grand Dame of Disneyland Hotels, the Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, is celebrating the end of a lengthy renovation period. Guests to the property are now able to enjoy completely upgraded guest rooms, a plush a refreshed lobby, an updated pool area as well as a renovated concierge-level lounge.

To commemorate this Grand Californian milestone, an emblematic orange tree was presented to the hotel’s fantastic Cast Members. This is symbolic as the orange tree can be found throughout the hotel’s new design scheme.

The refurbishment marks the most extensive update the hotel has seen since its 2001 opening and is designed to give guests the feeling of a more upscale hotel experience while still adhering to its signature Arts & Crafts design style.

To celebrate this new phase at the Grand Californian Disney released this exciting video showcasing some of these exciting changes.

Check it out!

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your 2018 Disney Grand Californian getaway today! Packages are currently available to book through until the end of 2018. Read below to find out how you can get your FREE quote.

Check Out This Video of the Completed Renovation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Tangled: Queen for a Day Swings Home on Disney DVD December 12th

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December 6, 2017

Tangled: Queen for a Day

Just in time to bring home for the holidays is Tangled: Queen for a Day on Disney DVD! Rapunzel must face the challenges of being a leader in this all new Tangled adventure, that you can bring home December 12th! The DVD includes the First Episode Plus Four Bonus Shorts

The fate or Corona hangs in the balance when Rapunzel faces the ultimate test in “Queen for a Day.” When the King and Queen leave town, Rapunzel is set to lead. However, when a blizzard threatens to destroy Corona, the Princess is faced with some tough decisions.

Voice Cast: Mandy Moore as Rapunzel; Zachary Levi as Eugene, Eden Espinosa as Cassandra; Jeremy Jordan as Varian; Clancy Brown as King Frederic and Julie Bowen as Queen Arianna.

Executive Producer: Chris Sonnenburg

Bonus: 4 “Inside the Journal” Shorts

First Entry
Cassandra
Queen Arianna
King Frederic

You can bring home Tangled: Queen for a Day on Disney DVD December 12th!

Bring Home the DuckTales DVD December 19th Just in Time for the Holidays

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December 6, 2017

DuckTales DVD

Just in time for Holiday gift giving is the DuckTales DVD! Chart a course for action-packed thrills with DuckTales “Woo-oo!”! From defying danger to solving mysteries, you’ll experience all when DuckTales comes home on December 19th. The DVD includes the television movie, plus six bonus shorts!

The high-flying fun begins when Donald Duck reluctantly takes his mischief-making nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie to McDuck Manor, stately home of their rich, reclusive, great-uncle Scrooge McDuck. Enthralled by the exploits of their once-legendary great-uncle, the triplets and their fearless new friend Webby unwittingly unleash secret totems from Scrooge’s epic past, launching the entire family on a daring, deep-sea quest for the Lost City of Atlantis.

Voice Cast: David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) as Scrooge McDuck, Danny Pudi (“Community”) as Huey, Ben Schwartz (“Parks and Recreation”) as Dewey, Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”) as Louie, Kate Micucci (“Garfunkel and Oates”) as Webby Vanderquack, Beck Bennett (“Saturday Night Live”) as Launchpad McQuack, Toks Olagundoye (“Castle”) as Mrs. Beakley and Tony Anselmo (“Mickey Mouse”) as Donald Duck.

Executive Producer: Matt Youngberg

Co-Producer/Story Editor: Francisco Angones

Bonus: Six “Welcome to Duckburg!” Shorts:

Donald
Scrooge
Huey
Webby
Launchpad
Beakley

Bring all the action and adventure home, with the DuckTales DVD on December 19th!

More Dates Have Sold Out For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

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December 6, 2017

Sold Out Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Additional dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now sold out.

As of this post, November 9, 26 and 28 and December 1, 5, 17 and 22 have all sold out.

From holiday treats to seasonal Magic Shots to a Fantasyland scavenger hunt there is so much fun to be had at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. All other dates are currently still available so make sure you purchase your tickets today!

Photo credit: Disney

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Tickets And Packages Now On Sale

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December 6, 2017

Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return in 2018 for its ninth year Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and the Sunday Bubbles Brunch on Sunday, October 28. Fans can now visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com to book overnight packages and purchase tickets.

The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic offers guests unlimited tastings at more than 60 stations featuring culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and wine from around the world against a festive backdrop of live entertainment on the hotel’s scenic causeway. Upgraded ticket options allow guests everything from access to a festive beer garden featuring a wide selection of craft beers and Oktoberfest-inspired cuisine to hands-on seminars with the hotel’s chefs and certified beverage experts.

Overnight and multiple-night package options are available for the ninth-annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic and can be booked by phone at 1-888-828-8850:

One-night packages start at $445, and include room accommodations and two tickets to the outdoor festival
Two-night packages start at $865, and include room accommodations and two tickets to the outdoor festival for both nights

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Tickets And Packages Now On Sale

Seminar and beer garden tickets may be added to packages for an additional fee.

Individual ticket options are also available for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic and can be purchased at www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com (pricing is inclusive of tax and service fees):

Advance-purchase, event-only tickets to enjoy unlimited tastings on the causeway are $127 per person
Upgraded tickets, including unlimited tastings on the causeway and access to the beer garden, are $155 per person

With 18 restaurants and lounges and a distinguished culinary and beverage team, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort continually earns national recognition for its food and beverage program. The hotel features more than 70 certified wine sommeliers and 1,400 wine selections.

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12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas: Sneak Peek at Renovations to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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December 6, 2017

On the Second Day of Christmas, Disney Parks gives to us: A preview of the revamped Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! As most of us know, Caribbean Beach Resort has been undergoing some pretty extensive renovations over the course of the year. I know we are all pretty excited to see what the new Caribbean Beach Resort will look like when all is complete. Today, Disney is giving us exciting details and sketches of things to come at the popular resort.

Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reimagined as the port of entry where guests will check in before embarking on their island vacation. This centralized location will offer resort guests more convenient access to services, amenities and dining, including an all-new Centertown Market for casual eats, an all-new Shutters restaurant offering waterfront dining adjacent to the new Banana Cabana outdoor bar and lounge, and Calypso Trading Post for shopping.

Centertown Market will be expanded and enclosed, creating a quick-service restaurant with an indoor street market vibe. Guests will enter the space under a large palapa-like structure, accented with glowing colored light pendants made from glass bottles. The market will feature open shutters, wooden light posts, awnings, ornamentation and unique seating areas. Guests will also have access to the Grab n’ Go market for a specialty coffee and quick bites.

Shutters, a Caribbean-inspired table-service restaurant, will be located on the waterfront of Old Port Royale, transporting guests to a beachfront home in the tropical islands. Large open shutters will allow the sun to cast a warm light into the space adorned with handmade items that appear as they’ve been found on the islands. Leaves and floral design motifs will fill the space, celebrating the natural beauty of the Caribbean.

A festive poolside bar, Banana Cabana will be a great place to gather for food and drinks, immersing guests into the fun and relaxation of island life. Cabana-style drapes will flank seating areas and re-purposed steel drums will illuminate a central communal table made from a wooden boat.

Forget something? No worries! With its history of being the port’s import and export facility, Calypso Trading Post will offer shoppers Disney merchandise and other vacation essentials.

What changes are you most excited about?

Keep following along for tomorrow’s “Third Day of Christmas from Disney Parks!”

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Paddlefish at Disney Springs Unveils Christmas and New Year’s Eve Menu Highlights

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December 6, 2017

Paddlefish at Disney Springs Unveils Christmas and New Year's Eve Menu Highlights

As we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Paddlefish at Disney Springs has unveiled some wonderful holiday specials for guests looking to do their dining Disney-style.

The restaurant will be open for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve and has given us a sneak peek of dishes that we are sure you’ll want to try.

Paddlefish

The show-stopper on the Christmas menu will be a Prime Rib Eye with king crab mash, baby carrots and a red wine demi-glace for $44.

For New Year’s guests will be able to ring in 2018 with a Surf & Turf featuring Filet, cold water lobster tail, crab hollandaise and herb roasted potatoes for $49.

With menus this tantalizing, we expect coveted Christmas and New Year’s Eve dining slots to fill up fast. Make your reservations today at 407.934.2628.

Keep following along with Chip and Co for the latest Disney Christmas 2017 news and updates.

Paddlefish at Disney Springs Unveils Christmas and New Year's Eve Menu Highlights

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Sunrise Yoga Now being offered at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

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December 6, 2017

Saratoga Springs Yoga

Guests staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort can now start your day off right with a 30-minute yoga class being offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am. The sessions are held near the Congress Park Pool (pictured above) which offers beautiful morning views of Disney Springs.

The sessions are open to guests of all ages and fitness levels but children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t have your yoga equipment with you? Not to worry, mats and towels are provided.

Classes are limited to 20 participants so arrive early to secure your spot

Next time you’re staying at Saratoga get your theme parks days off to a good start with these feel-good poses that can perk you up and help you feel ready to take on the day!

Keep following along with Chip and Co. for the latest information on activities available across Walt Disney World’s amazing on-site properties.

Sunrise Yoga Now being offered at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort

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Animal Kingdom Debuts New Frozen Trolls-themed Animated Magic Shot

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December 6, 2017

AK Magic Shot

Frozen fans visiting the Animal Kingdom in the weeks ahead are in for a special treat as the Disney PhotoPass team just unveiled a special animated Magic Shot featuring the lovable trolls from the film franchise.

Check it out:

Roll with these trolls to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and capture this rocktastic Animated Magic Shot! #12DaysOfPhotoPass pic.twitter.com/Bv2uXkUghi

— DisneyPhotoPass (@DisneyPhotoPass) December 5, 2017

This gem of a MagicShot is being unveiled as part of Disney’s #12DaysofPhotoPass Christmas celebration. Keep following along with Chip and Co. to see what other PhotoPass treats are uncovered in the lead-in to Christmas.

As of going to print, no specific location was given for this Magic Shot. However, the picture shows the shot being taken at the Front Gates to the theme park. If you are able to catch a PhotoPass photographer in this location during your visit ask if you can have this little bit of Disney magic added to your family photo!

Animal Kingdom Debuts New Frozen Trolls-themed Animated Magic Shot

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Give the Gift of a Vacation to Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa This Holiday Season

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December 6, 2017

Give the Gift of Aulani

With Jack Frost already nipping at our nose, it’s the perfect time to plan a vacation to Hawai‘i and give your family the gift of paradise—a stay at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina! Disney is even giving you a special offer to make your Hawaiian dream come true.

Book now and save up to 30 percent on stays of five or more consecutive nights and up to 25 percent on stays of four consecutive nights in select Ocean View rooms. This special offer is available on most nights January 7 through March 22, 2018. Rooms must be booked by February 12, 2018.

There’s never been a better time to trade winter for a warm Hawaiian getaway!

*Savings shown are for Ocean and Partial Ocean view rooms, lower savings apply for Standard, Island Garden and Poolside rooms. Savings based on the non-discounted rate for the same room. Consecutive night stay required. The number of rooms allocated for this offer may be limited. Limit 2 rooms per reservation. Excludes suites and 3-bedroom Grand Villas. Additional charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room. Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Advance reservations required.

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Lineup Announced For 2018 Disney on Broadway Concert Series

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December 6, 2017

Lineup Announced For 2018 Disney on Broadway Concert Series

Disney has announced the exciting lineup for next year’s Disney on Broadway Concert Series during the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Expand your theatrical horizons with show-stopping songs from award-winning Disney on Broadway musicals. As you enjoy this year’s exciting pairings of performers, you’ll be tappin’ your toes, all while singing along to some of Disney’s greatest hits.

It’s a star-studded concert series you won’t want to miss!

Disney on Broadway Concert Series

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is currently scheduled to take place on the following dates in 2018:

January 12 to 15

Performers: Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
Songs from: Tarzan, Aladdin, Newsies and Frozen

January 19 to 22

Performers: Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey
Songs from: Tarzan, Aladdin, Newsies and Frozen

January 26 to 29

Performers: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White
Songs from: Tarzan, The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid

February 2 to 5

Performers: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White
Songs from: Tarzan, The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid

February 9 to 12

Performers: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland
Songs from: Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Newsies and Frozen

February 16 to 19

Performers: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland
Songs from: Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Newsies and Frozen

Event Details

America Gardens Theatre, Epcot
Fridays through Mondays, January 12 to February 19, 2018
Showtimes are 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM
Epcot admission required
Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older
Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice

One of the best ways to experience Disney on Broadway is through a dining package. Guests can book a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, and later enjoy priority seating at the show. These dining packages include a 3-course meal or full buffet, depending on the location. You can book by calling 407-WDW-DINE or by contacting your Disney Travel Agent.

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Want more help planning your next Disney vacation? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Get in touch toll-free at 1-800-454-4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Cocktails at Walt Disney Parks

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December 6, 2017

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Cocktails at Walt Disney Parks

Who is ready for a round of delicious winter cocktails? With chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose, now is the time to get into the true spirit of the holidays. Here are a few of our must-try drinks of the season at Walt Disney Parks. Cheers to all and to all a good happy hour!

Disney Winter Cocktails

Winter Wonderland – Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs: White chocolate Godiva liqueur, vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, garnished with a red candy sprinkle rim and a mini candy cane.

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Cocktails at Walt Disney Parks

Roasted Chestnuts on a Winter Rye – Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs: Chestnut Angostura cordial with Woodford Rye, lemon juice, rosemary, and Sprite. Garnished with a candied chestnut.

Drink & Be Merry Spiked Tea – Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs: Vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, strawberry puree, hibiscus syrup, black tea, with rosemary and strawberry garnishes.

Scorpion – Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs: Cruzan rum, Luxardo cherry liqueur, tangerine juice, orgeat, and spiced rum float.

Rye Berry – Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Downtown Disney: Bulleit rye whiskey, lemon juice, blackberries, simply syrup, mint leaves.

White Christmas – Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Downtown Disney: Svedka Vodka, White Creme de Cacao, Peppermint Schnapps, creme, simple syrup

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter Cocktails at Walt Disney Parks

Winter 75 – Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Downtown Disney: Absolut Elyx vodka, lavender syrup, lemon juice, prosecco

Santa’s Special Hot Cocoa – Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Downtown Disney: Bailey’s Irish Cream, Peppermint Schnapps, hot chocolate, whipped cream.

Are you ready to start planning your amazing Disney vacation? Our friends at MickeyTravels (designated with Platinum Earmarked status by Disney) can help! Click Here for your FREE No Obligation Quote from one of their Authorized Disney Vacation Planners.

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Want more help planning your next Disney vacation? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Get in touch toll-free at 1-800-454-4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.