The Mannequin Challenge has taken the World by storm. I have seen videos from NFL Locker rooms to even Hilary Clinton. Today Youtuber Bryan Perri shares one of the best ones I have seen all the way from the Magic Kingdom! The guest reactions are great but the people posing are even better. A few people walk through the filming but overall they did an awesome job.
Check it out.
Fans of World of Color, rejoice! This Holiday Season at Disney California Adventure you can catch a special holiday-themed presentation of World Of Color during the Holidays at Disneyland Resort. Disney offered some glimpses of the new stunning water and light show:
This amazing spectacle of light, water and fire combines classic holiday songs with memorable moments from treasured Disney animated films.
Themes of love, home and family run throughout “World of Color – Season of Light,” with special appearances by Lady and Tramp, Andy’s family from “Toy Story,” a “Mele Kalikimaka” with Stitch and his ‘ohana and a “Feliz Navidad” from the Three Caballeros.
Everything builds to a stunning grand finale, illuminating the lagoon with the light of hope and filling our hearts with the spirit of peace, joy and goodwill to all.
Don’t miss “World of Color – Season of Light,” presented nightly at Disney California Adventure park as part of Festival of Holidays through January 8, 2017.
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Disney has a new Christmas ad on Youtube featuring the all new Jingle Bell Jingle Bam Holiday Show.
From all that’s holly to everything jolly, ’tis the season to gather loved ones and come share the joy of must-see new magic and beloved traditions during the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort.
During the last financial year (which ended in September),group turnover at Disneyland Paris, owned by EuroDisney fell 6.91% to 1.27 billion Euros which insiders are attributing to a 10% drop in visitor numbers.
It is largely believed that the Paris terrorist attacks played a key role in the decrease in attendance. Catherine Powell, President of Euro Disney explained in a statement: “Disneyland Paris has had an exceptionally challenging year. We have been impacted by various external factors that have significantly affected the tourism business in the Paris region.”
Powell went on to say, “In this adverse environment, revenue decreased 7%. This, together with the increase in costs driven by our future growth strategy of continually improving the guest experience plus the costs of additional security measures, resulted in a significant decrease in our operating performance for the fiscal year.”
Overall net loss for Disneyland Paris stood at 858 million euros for the year.
These losses were reported as France prepares to mark the one year anniversary of the attack on the French capital where 130 people lost their lives.
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The New Balance runDisney 2017 shoes have been revealed, and the new theme is Disney Parks Attractions! The four shoes are each inspired by a beloved attraction from the Disney Parks, there is Space Mountain, Toy Story Mania, Mad Tea Party, and Haunted Mansion!
There are two different shoe styles available, the Toy Story Mania and the Mad Tea Party are a 88ov6, and the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain are a Vazee Pace v2 style.
Haunted Mansion Shoe– Vazee Pace v2.
The Haunted Mansion is a cushioned running shoe that features the iconic purple and grey hues of the cult classic ride. There is a subtle hint of the infamous wallpaper design around the toe box.
Space Mountain Shoe– Vazee Pace v2
The most vivid memory I have of Space Mountain is captured perfectly in this cushioned running shoe. The “light speed” you see as you blast off into the pitch blackness streams across the entire shoe. These are a deep bluish color that gradients into a deeper indigo, and I think they positively SCREAM (because that’s what I do on this ride) Space Mountain!
Toy Story Mania– 880v6
The Toy Story Mania shoe is a 880v6, which is a very lightweight running shoe. The colors on this are a bright Orange, and blue, with hints of red. Although I do love them, I’m not quite sure this one shouts Howdy Partner I’m Toy Story Mania, as well as the other shoes in the collection proclaim their rides. They remind me a bit of the Goofy Ones from a few collections ago.
Mad Tea Party– 880v6
The Mad Tea Party is another lightweight 880v6 shoe. This shoe has the vivid aqua and purple that decorate the spinning tea cups on the ride. The finishing touch is the delicate swirls from the tea cups hidden within the aqua “N” of the shoe.
New Balance is the official running shoe of runDisney. The website doesn’t say if the 2017 collection will be available at the Super Heroes Marathon Weekend, but maybe we’ll get lucky!
What do you think of the new collection of New Balance runDisney 2017 Shoes? Do you feel they capture the essence of the rides they were inspired by?
When looking to add a little Holiday cheer to your home, sometimes it’s as easy as a pillow cover! This Disney Christmas Pillow cover
Get an instant Holiday makeover for your home just by changing the pillows! This cover features a retro take on Mickey and Minnie exchanging gifts among Christmas trees. You can simply put them over pillows you already have, so there is no need to go out and get all new pillows! I love that these have a natural color as the background instead of a pure white, it adds a rustic feel. You can get them on Amazon for just under $10.00 here!
What do you think of this easy way to add Holiday cheer to your home with a Disney Christmas Pillow cover
The build up for 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast” is still climbing. Here’s the first look at the new Beauty and the Beast poster just released.
“Beauty and the Beast” live action movie will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017
In more news coming from theWalt Disney Company Quarterly Earnings Report, we hear that Bob Iger has announced that in order to go along with the country’s smooth transition from one President to the next, the President-elect Donald Trump’s bust is already in the works.
The bust will be on display in The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom along side the 44 Presidents before him.
No news on when we expect to see the new changes in the attraction though, we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
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Back in August we told you about how Disney had removed the handles from their mugs, and many guest were severely disappointed.
Guests complained (a lot), and within a month, Disney announced the handles would be coming back, but they didn’t give a date. It seems that day has come and the handles are back!
Are you as happy as we are to see handles again?
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Special food and beverage offerings for the holidays are available throughout the Disneyland Resort from November 10, 2016 until January 8, 2017. Below is your guide to all of the festive eats and jolly treats that await you at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and resort hotels this season.
Holiday candy treats will be offered at Candy Palace and Pooh’s Corner in Disneyland park, Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure park and Marceline’s Confectionary in the Downtown Disney District.
Gourmet Apples
Marshmallow Wands
Treats
Cupcakes
Be on the lookout for collectible Elf Mickey Steins around the Disneyland Resort. Depending on where you find them, they will be filled with a fountain beverage, fresh fruit or ice cream sundae. Below are the locations that offer the steins:
Carnation Café, Critter Country Fruit Cart, Fantasyland Fruit Cart, French Market Restaurant, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Main Street Fruit Cart, Maurice’s Treats Snack Cart, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Royal Street Veranda, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Lemonade Stand near “it’s a small world” Mall (no Passholder discount), Toon Up Treats, Tropical Imports, Village Haus Restaurant, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Mortimer’s Market, Fairfax Market, Fillmore’s Taste-In, The Coffee House, Surfside Lounge.
Hand-Pulled Candy Canes
A limited number of candy canes will be available for each release. Available while supplies last. Wristbands will be distributed accordingly at park opening. Wristbands are limited, available while supplies last. Limit ONE (1) wristband per Guest. Wristband entitles bearer to purchase ONE (1) Candy Cane at designated location. Wristband must be shown at time of purchase. Information subject to restrictions and change without notice, including but not limited to release dates, prices, etc. No discounts apply. No exchanges or refunds.
Disneyland Park
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Cafe Orleans
French Market Restaurant
Galactic Grill
The Golden Horseshoe
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Market House
Maurice’s Treats
Mint Julep Bar
Plaza Inn
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Refreshment Corner
River Belle Terrace
Stage Door Café
Village Haus Restaurant
Disney California Adventure Park
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Boudin Bread Cart
Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge
Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream
Cozy Cone Motel
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
Outdoor Vending Locations
Pacific Wharf Café
Paradise Garden Grill
Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company
Mortimer’s Market
Schmoozies
Smokejumpers Grill
Disneyland Hotel
The Coffee House
Goofy’s Kitchen
Tangaroa Terrace
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Gingerbread House
Hearthstone Lounge
White Water Snacks
Paradise Pier Hotel
PCH Grill
Surfside Lounge
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an annual event that takes place at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom on select dates in November and December. The event includes complimentary and exclusive treats, party specific merchandise, holiday decorations, fireworks, shows, and the holiday parade. Here is our review of the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016.
Before you can even park your car in the Magic Kingdom parking lot, you are greeted by these male and female snow people. They are absolutely adorable with their mittens and Mickey Ears. This is the perfect feature to build the excitement for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as the Walt Disney World welcomes the spirit of the season, and all of us who are attending the event.
As I entered the Magic Kingdom, a Cast Member, dressed in her North Pole attire, directed me to the holiday party path. Along the path were photo ops with Disney photographers available to snap your picture. I was also handed my first complimentary treat of the evening, a lovely wrapped Christmas Tree Cookie, by another fun and festive Cast Member.
Complimentary treats are available at many locations throughout the Magic Kingdom. Disney has outdone themselves this year by offering treats other than the sugar cookies, hot cocoa, and apple cider. This year they have added eggnog, ginger molasses cookies, peppermint bark cookies, and mini snow cones to name a few. They still have the Snickerdoodle sugar cookies and hot cocoa as well. Allergy-friendly options are also available upon request. I sampled a few of the new options and I loved the ginger molasses cookie and the peppermint bark cookie. I was also pleased to see they had added eggnog as a beverage. Eggnog is quite popular at this time of year and it certainly added a festive touch to the event.
The exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise is fantastic. The Super Pin is amazing and will run you $60. The small boxed pin costs $120 and contains 6 pins, including the WALL-E pin that cannot be purchased separately. The larger boxed pin set costs $285 and includes the exclusive Santa Claus pin along with the WALL-E pin. The Santa Claus pin cannot be purchased anywhere else. There is also the smaller holiday pin that runs for $15 and features Santa Mickey. You can find the festive holiday ornament and the Limited Edition Magic Band as well. If you love t-shirts, then you will not be disappointed by the red and green shirts, and the grey Passholder shirt. My personal favorite amongst the merchandise items has to be the Super Pin. I have not seen one of these before, and while I don’t know what I would do with it as it is too big to really be worn on clothing, I was still most fascinated with this holiday party item.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party offers opportunities to view amazing holiday decorations, and to meet rare characters, such as Sandy Claws from The Nightmare Before Christmas. You will see holiday shows that are currently exclusive to the party, such as the Let It Snow show along Main Street and the Castle Forecourt stage show; Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. Each of these shows have multiple showing over the course of the evening. Holiday Wishes are among the best that Disney has to offer in fireworks shows and is shown once each evening of the party. There are specialty cupcakes available and some people will agree that the Pumpkin Spice Waffle Sundae is worth the cost of the party ticket. This amazing treat is covered under the Disney Dining Plan as a snack option.
You may wonder how it is that they don’t have people crashing these parties. There are Cast Members placed strategically around the park, holding lighted Mickey Santa boards, whose primary job is to check for wristbands. They continue this until they receive the word that the park is cleared. The Cast Members are always jovial and ready to say hello with a bright smile so be sure to take a moment to recognize them.
The festive atmosphere immerses you into the party experience. I have to be honest here. I was skeptical about what to expect at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as I attended one of these events about 3 years ago and left disappointed. I can assure all of you that this is not the same party from a few years past. The complimentary treats were really good and I was very happy with the variety that was offered this year. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration show was magnificent. I have never seen that many Disney characters in one place since…well ever!
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Live feed can be seen here:
Holiday Wishes~Celebrate the Spirit of the Season was a bit different than I remember but was very good. In my opinion, it is always a good show when Tinkerbell flies. The magic of that moment, and the gasps from the crowd, are so real. I happened to be recording Holiday Wishes via a Live feed. There was a young child standing beside me who was simply amazed by the show. Many of our fans responded to her joyful responses and I know this is one example of why Disney does what they do. The wonder and amazement in her face, and her voice, made the experience memorable for me even though I have no idea who the child was.
See the Live Feed of Holiday Wishes here:
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade is a classic. Be sure to view the parade along Main Street in order to see the Let It Snow show just prior to the parade. There is nothing more festive and magical than snow falling along Main Street with holiday music and Cast Members dancing along to the music. The parade features Mickey and Minnie in their Mr. and Mrs. Claus attire, Cinderella and Prince Charming in the pumpkin carriage being pulled by the white Cinderella horses, and the jolly elf himself; Santa Claus. Clarabelle Cow has a float of her own where she is baking cookies and you would swear, just by the scents emanating from her float, that you are really smelling cookies baking.
See the Live Feed of Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade here:
There are many other events going on around the park. Rides have shorter wait times, Club Tinsel has a DJ spinning music and hosting a dance party with characters, Tomorrowland features A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas party with characters and dancing, and this year you can enjoy the group VoicePlay as they sing an a cappella holiday concert on the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
Even if you arrive at 4:00pm, which is the time you can enter the Magic Kingdom with your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party ticket, you will not be able to do everything that is offered over the course of the evening. That is why some strategic planning is necessary for you to experience what is most important to you. Many people ask if the cost of the ticket is “worth it.” I wholeheartedly answer that questions with a resounding, “Yes!” Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016 is sure to leave you in a happy and festive mood. Whether you attend with family, friends, or just on your own you are sure to have a truly magical experience!
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If you, or someone in your traveling group, enjoy having their face painted then you will be happy to learn that Holiday Face Painting is now available at the Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. Face painting is such a festive way to get into the spirit of the season. And with Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM preparing for its debut on Monday, November 14th, Holiday Face Painting may be just the thing to complete your holiday event ensemble.
The Holiday Face Painting kiosk is called “Special FX Makeup.” The kiosk is located between Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream and Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When I was passing by I noticed there were 4 Cast Members available and there was no wait. I would expect this kiosk will definitely get busier as the holiday events approach.
Which Holiday Face Paint option would you choose for holiday events when visiting the Disney Parks? Please leave your comments in the box below.
