The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Eats and Treats at the Disneyland Resort

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November 11, 2016

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

Mickey Santa
Minnie Santa
Snowflake
Snowman Apple
Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crunch

Marshmallow Wands

Peppermint Marshmallow Wand
Olaf Marshmallow Wand
Jack Skellington Marshmallow Wand

Treats

Blue Snowflake Crispy Treat
Santa Mickey Crispy Treat
Jack Skellington Cake Pop
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Fudge

Cupcakes

Vanilla
Chocolate
Red Velvet

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

Available at Candy Palace November 25, 30; December 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 24
Available at Trolley Treats November 26, 29; December 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 25

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

Pumpkin Crème Brûlèe

Cafe Orleans

Candy Cane Beignets

French Market Restaurant

Cookies and Cream Mousse Coffin Cake
Pumpkin Pie
Praline Cheesecake

Galactic Grill

Strawberry Parfait
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Peppermint Ice Cream
Add a Crushed Candy Cane Cone or topping to any cone or sundae

The Golden Horseshoe

Holiday Crispy
Gingerbread Man Cookie

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Pineapple Upside-down Funnel Cake

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café

Caramel Apple Muffin
Peppermint Mocha
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man cookie

Market House

Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man Cookie
Holiday Brownie

Maurice’s Treats

Pumpkin Twist

Mint Julep Bar

Candy Cane Beignets (3 or 6 piece)

Plaza Inn

Chocolate Yule Log – coffee buttercream filling with chocolate crunch and chocolate ganache
Pumpkin Pie

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Tamale and Enchilada Plate
Pumpkin Flan

Refreshment Corner

Brownie Bites
Holiday Crispy Treat

River Belle Terrace

Loaded Bites – seasoned potatoes with beef brisket, creamy Pimento cheese and spicy barbecue sauce (available now through Dec. 21)
Seafood Boil – fried Arctic Char with potato and ham hock hash in smoked pork broth, garnished with grilled corn wheels and shrimp (Available Dec. 21 through Jan. 8)

Stage Door Café

Chocolate Peppermint Funnel Cake
Holiday Crispy
Gingerbread Man Cookie

Village Haus Restaurant

Fennel Sausage Flatbread – with Ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, pickled onions, sundried tomato pesto and arugula-lemon oil salad
Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man Cookie

Disney California Adventure Park

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

Chorizo Pizza – thick-crust pizza with milk-tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Cotija cheese, spicy chorizo, fresh pico de gallo and a tomatillo-cilantro crèma drizzle
Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Boudin Bread Cart

Candy Cane-shaped Bread
Snowman-shaped Bread
Christmas Tree-shaped Bread

Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge

Poinsettia Cocktail – Cointreau, cranberry juice and champagne garnished with an orange twist

Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream

Crushed candy cane and holiday sprinkles for hand-dipped bars
Add a Crushed Candy Cane Cone or topping
Hot Cocoa Bar with cinnamon-spiced, dark chocolate Ghiradelli or white chocolate Ghiradelli cocoa

Cozy Cone Motel

Holiday Cone Sipper
Pumpkin Twist

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe

Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man Cookie
Holiday Brownie

Outdoor Vending Locations

Candy Apple Cotton Candy
Elote – corn with Parmesan cheese, mayo and Tajin seasoning
Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man Cookie

Pacific Wharf Café

Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding
Gingerbread Man Cookie
Holiday Sugar Cookie
Candy Cane-shaped Bread
Snowman-shaped Bread
Christmas Tree-shaped Bread

Paradise Garden Grill

Street-Style Tacos – Trio of corn tortilla tacos filled with carnitas, carne asada and chicken, topped with white onion and fresh cilantro, served with cilantro rice and black beans
Chicken Mole Plate – chicken slowly cooked in mole sauce, topped with Queso blanco, served with cilantro rice and tortillas
Burrito – flour tortilla filled with black beans, cilantro rice, and choice of carne asada, carnitas or chicken with salsa and Mexican crèma
Torta al Pastor – soft telera roll, chorizo beans, al pastor, cabbage, guacamole and Mexican crèma
Buñuelos – two golden-fried flour tortillas dusted with cinnamon-sugar, served with a side of cajeta

Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Mortimer’s Market

Candy Cane-shaped Bread
Christmas Tree-shaped Bread

Schmoozies

Iced Peppermint Malibu Mocha
Holiday Crispy

Smokejumpers Grill

Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Gingerbread Man

Disneyland Hotel

The Coffee House

Eggnog
Eggnog Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Peppermint Mocha
Caramel Apple Muffin
Gingerbread Man Cookie

Goofy’s Kitchen

Holiday-inspired Buffet Items

Tangaroa Terrace

Snowman Shortbread Cookie

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

Red-nosed Zebra Cocktail – Bacardi 8 rum, fresh lemon and lime juice, agave nectar and strawberry puree, garnished with a strawberry and cinnamon stick
Jungle Bells Cocktail – El Dorado rum, Canton Ginger, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract and Pernod
Tropical Snowstorm Cocktail – Jack Daniels Honey, Parrot Bay, Coco Real, heavy cream and Falernum, topped with a dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Gingerbread House

Gingerbread Man Cookie
Mini Gingerbread House
Snowman Shortbread Cookie
Cake Pops
Panettone
Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Hot Cider

Hearthstone Lounge

Gingerbread Man Cookie
Eggnog Latte
Peppermint Mocha

White Water Snacks

Black Forest Bundt Cake
Holiday Crispy

Paradise Pier Hotel

PCH Grill

Holiday-inspired Buffet Items

Surfside Lounge

Eggnog
Eggnog Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Peppermint Mocha
Caramel Apple Muffin
Gingerbread Man Cookie
Snowman Shortbread Cookie

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Review of First Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016

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Lisette R

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November 11, 2016

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!

Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Holiday Face Painting Now Available At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Lisette R

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November 11, 2016

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.

Disney Announces Plans to Build More Resorts in the Future

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 10, 2016

While rumors of new resorts being built at Walt Disney World have been circulating for quite some time, it appears that tonight, Bob Iger has confirmed those rumors.

During the Quarterly Earnings report tonight, Iger confirmed that Disney intends to build new resorts at Disneyland (possibly in addition to the new resort that has already been announced there) as well as Walt Disney World Resort, though he did not give any more details than that. Rumors currently circulate that The Contemporary and Caribbean Beach will both be getting new DVC buildings, so we wonder if that is what he was referring to

We will be certain to keep you updated if we learn more!

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Disney Find- If You Can Dream It Pendant Necklace

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Danielle

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November 10, 2016

If you can dream it, you can do it! An infamous quote that Disney Addicts love! This beautiful quote that inspires the essence of the Disney Parks is inscribed into this stunning Sterling Silver Heart and Mickey Mouse Pendant Necklace.

Disney Sterling Silver “If You Can Dream It You Can Do It” Pendant Necklace

This Sterling silver necklace features an open-heart pendant with a Mickey Mouse pendant at tip and heartfelt inscription around border. This is a gorgeously unique pendant, and the Mickey gives it the perfect finishing touch!

Disney Sterling Silver “Love Is Beautiful” with Minnie’s Bow Pendant Necklace

If Minnie Mouse is your style there’s also a similar open heart pendant with a cute Minnie Bow dangle that says “Love is Beautiful” available too!

Stay magical!

Legoland Florida Resort Christmas Bricktacular begins next month!

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Chip

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November 10, 2016

On nine nights this December, LEGOLAND Florida Resort celebrates the season with festive activities and entertainment when Christmas Bricktacular returns to the place #BuiltForKids! The annual holiday party invites kids to enjoy yuletide fun with a LEGO^® twist throughout the popular theme park, with several new activities joining this year’s lineup.

Beginning Saturday, Dec. 17 this year, Christmas Bricktacular provides lots of hands-on experiences where kids can enjoy the holiday festivities in playful ways only LEGOLAND Florida Resort could imagine…

From a sparkling fireworks show over Lake Eloise to meet-and-greet opportunities with LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Soldier!
From a holiday-themed scavenger hunt through the streets of MINILAND USA to dazzling photo backdrops including a giant Christmas tree and a life-size Santa Claus, both made out of thousands of ordinary LEGO and DUPLO^® bricks!

Adding to the merriment are several brand-new entertainment offerings this year:

A live, holiday-themed stage show starring the LEGO Friends
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Live performances of classic Christmas music by the LEGO Brickettes

Other returning activities include LEGO builds with Master Model Builders and a station where — through Saturday, Dec. 24 — kids can write and send a letter to Santa at the North Pole.

Christmas Bricktacular takes place throughout the day and is included with all forms of park admission, including one-day tickets and annual passes, on the following 2016 dates:

Dec. 17-18 (Saturday & Sunday)
Dec. 24-30 (Saturday–Friday)

One-stop shop for everything LEGO

Looking for the perfect gift for the LEGO fans in your life? Take the stress out of holiday shopping and enjoy an extra hour among the shops in Fun Town and The Beginning each night of Christmas Bricktacular after the park closes, including The Big Shop, LEGO Studio Store, Minifigure Market and Heartlake Mall.

Guests will find a dizzying variety of LEGO building sets in dozens of themes (including many hard-to-find sets); LEGO Dimensions™ video game Starter Packs, Story Packs, Level Packs, Team Packs and Fun Packs; LEGO-branded toys; LEGO and LEGOLAND children’s and adult apparel; books; and much, much more, plus great stocking stuffers like keychains, magnets, LEGO Minifigures and ornaments made with LEGO bricks.

Want to dash in for a quick shopping trip? Guests can obtain a complimentary, one-hour Shopper’s Pass at the theme park ticket windows. The cost of a single-day admission ticket is required as a deposit, which is refunded upon exit within the one-hour time limit.

New Premium Upgrades!

Beginning Nov. 26, LEGOLAND Florida Resort guests can make the holidays a whole lot merrier with several premium upgrades:

LEGO Santa’s Breakfast includes exclusive time with LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Soldier (including a family photo), a LEGO gift for each party and a delicious, all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast featuring waffles, French toast, biscuits and gravy, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, frittatas, a seasonal bread pudding and orange juice, milk, chocolate milk or coffee. The cost is $35 per person plus tax.
- LEGO Santa’s Breakfast is a one-hour experience at the historic Magnolia Mansion that starts at 9 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 through Dec. 18 and daily from Dec. 24-31.

At LEGO Santa’s Christmas Workshop, guests will visit with LEGO Santa and LEGO Toy Soldier before creating an exclusive LEGO Christmas model under the guidance of a Master Model Builder. Guests also will receive a family photo with the characters. The cost is $35 per person plus tax.
- LEGO Santa’s Christmas Workshop is a 90-minute experience at Magnolia Mansion starting at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 through Dec. 24, and daily from Dec. 26-31.

Please note that premium upgrades do not include theme park admission. Both experiences can be booked online at https://www.legoland.com/florida/buy-tickets/parking-extras/ or by phone at (855) 753-7777. Current annual passholders can receive a 10 percent discount per person (before tax) by calling (855) 753-7777 or booking in person at Guest Services within the theme park. The annual pass discount is not available online.

For more information about visiting LEGOLAND Florida Resort, including savings on advance purchase of admission tickets, multi-tier annual passes, special events, educational programs, services for guests with disabilities, on-site accommodations and much more, visit www.LEGOLAND.com/florida.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Now Serving Same Menu At All Three Bays

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Lisette R

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November 10, 2016

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, is now serving the same menu at all three of its Bays. Prior to this adjustment, each Bay served a different menu, thus offering a larger variety of choices. Whether you are looking for an old favorite, a new offering, or even a vegetarian option Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe has all these options at each Bay.

There is no longer a need to stand in multiple lines, or split your party up, to order from different Bays. This is great news as you will now receive your entire order for everyone in your party. Just step up to the Bay with the shortest lines and place your order.

If you are looking for something a bit different to try then you may want to order the Barbecued Pork Bacon Cheeseburger. Old favorites like the 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken and the Chicken Breast Nuggets are still on the menu. The vegetarian option is the Falafel Burger. Kid’s Meals include such items as the Salad With Turkey and the Smucker’s Uncrustables. The desserts now includes a S’Mores option along with the popular Triple Chocolate Cake.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is considered a Quick Service option on the meal plan. You can order an entree, a beverage, and a dessert for one quick service meal credit.

What do you think of having the same menu at all 3 Bays of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Toy Story Land at Shanghai Disney to Open in 2018

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 10, 2016

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Disney has announced that Shanghai Disney is getting their very own Toy Story Land, just like Walt Disney World! Disney offered some more insight into the new project at the Resort:

Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Fan Xiping, chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, recently celebrated breaking ground on this new expansion, which will open in 2018.

We started the expansion even before opening Shanghai Disneyland in anticipation of its immense popularity in Mainland China. The characters from Toy Story have been well liked in China ever since the release of the first film in the franchise back in 1995, and Shanghai Disney Resort already has the only resort hotel in the world dedicated to the characters and stories from Toy Story. Our guests can’t get enough of Buzz, Woody and all of their pals, which made Toy Story an obvious choice for Shanghai Disneyland’s first expansion.

As you can tell from the logo, Toy Story Land at Shanghai Disneyland will be both authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese, making it a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests. Everyone’s favorite toys from one of the most popular franchises ever will come to life and play in a fully immersive land with three attractions and a themed character greeting area.

Shanghai Disneyland’s new Toy Story Land will be an experience guests can only have in Mainland China. It will be the perfect setting for all toys – old and new – to gather together for a day that’s more fun than a Barrel of Monkeys!

What do you think? Will you plan a visit to Shanghai to experience what the resort has to offer?

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Full Menu Released for PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 10, 2016

PizzeRizzo, Hollywood Studios’ Muppet-themed Quick Service Restaurant will open it’s doors to guests starting on November 30th. Guests will find this pizza joint in the Muppet’s Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the location formerly know as Toy Story Pizza Planet. The backstory is that Rizzo the Rat owns and operates this establishment where guests can grab a slice and a cold drink.

Here’s a rundown of the menu items on offer:

Entrees:

Vegetable Pizza – Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes served with a Caesar Salad – $9.99
Pepperoni Pizza – served with Caesar Salad $9.99
Cheese Pizza – served with Caesar Salad – $9.49
Meat Lovers Pizza – served with Caesar Salad – $10.69
Meatball Sub – served with Caesar Salade – $9.99
Antipasto Salad – Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Kalamata Olives,Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Chopped Romain and Italian Vinaigrette – $10.49

Kids Meals:

Cheese Pizza – includes applesauce, carrot sticks and choice of small lowfat milk or Dasani Water, Minute Maid juice box, small Nesquick Chocolate Milk, or cookie substituted upon request – $5.99
Mini Chicken Sub- includes applesauce, carrot sticks and choice of small lowfat milk or Dasani Water, Minute Maid juice box, small Nesquick Chocolate Milk, or cookie substituted upon request – $5.99
Kids’ Mickey Check Meal – Power Pack – Dannon Danimals yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks, Goldfish crackers, apple-cinnamon snack bar and choice of small Lowfat Milk or small Dasan Water. Mets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitutions – $5.49

Desserts:

Tiramisu – $4.59
Cannoli – $4.99

Beverages

Assorted Fountain Beverages (Regular) – $3.29
Assorted Fountain Beverages (Large) – $3.69
Dasani Bottled Water – $3.00
Coffee (Regular or Decaffeinated) – $2.79
Hot Tea – $2.79
Hot Cocoa – $2.79
Minute Maid Apple Juice – $3.29
Milk – $3.29
Nestlé Nesquik Chocolate Milk – $3.29
Non-Alcoholic Peach Bellini – $4.99

Alcoholic Beverages

Wild Berry-Basil Limoncello Lemonade – $9.75
Moretti Blond (20 oz Draft) – $9.00
Bud Light (20 oz Draft) – $7.00

Menu items subject to change.

Changes May be Coming to Disney Resort Convention Centers

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 10, 2016

Currently the Walt Disney World Resort has six resorts that contain Convention Centers. The Contemporary and Coronado Springs are two of the most popular convention center resorts that have large areas where many guests have attended conferences, while being able to conveniently stay right at the resort where their convention is being held.

Orlando Weekly reports that Disney has filed a permit with the water management district that indicates some sort of expansion to the resort. While the permit doesn’t state specifically which location at Coronado will be expanded, the rumors lead to the expansion of the Convention Center.

This correlated with rumors that the convention center at the Contemporary is outdated and will be closed in order to make room for a new DVC location at The Contemporary. The original convention center core within the main A-frame building should remain safe, but the garden wing location is in jeopardy.

Time will tell what changes will be happening at the Coronado Springs Resort. Stay tuned for the official word.

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Solar Powered Garden Light Inspired by the Tangled Lantern

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Danielle

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November 9, 2016

Tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies! I always wavered between who was my favorite princess, until Rapunzel swung onscreen. She dreamed of one day seeing the mysterious lights on her birthday, and now we can see them too! The Etsy designer GalacticGardenArts has created a beautiful solar powered Tangled Lantern!

Do you long to see the floating lights? Well, at last, you can see the light, in your own home! This Tangled inspired lantern features a solar light on the top of each frame, so that once the sun goes down they will cast a beautiful glow. Each lantern is made from 11 gauge and 16 gauge steel so it is built to last. The solar light has a built in rechargeable AA battery that charges by day and powers the lantern by night! The glow lasts for between 6 – 8 hours every night depending on how much sun it gets during the day. They also have a beautiful Cinderella’s Castle welcome sign as well!

I really adore the sleek look of these garden decorations. The Solar Tangled Lantern is just so clever! Would you decorate the front of your home with these gorgeous Disney goodies?

Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for November 2016

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 9, 2016

In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close rides in order to perform maintenance on them, or even to give them a new look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, it’s necessary to keep all the guests safe while on the rides. That being said, here is a list of rides and attractions at the Disneyland Resort undergoing refurbishment during November 2016.

Disneyland Resort:

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes- Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Mickey’s Toontown – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Tomorrowland – Closed until Summer 2017
Fantasmic! – Closed until Summer 2017
Mark Twain Riverboat – Closed until Summer 2017
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island – Closed until Summer 2017
Sailing Ship Columbia – Closed until Summer 2017
It’s a Small World- Closed Oct. 24 – Nov. 9, 2016
Jungle Cruise- Closed Nov 1-9, 2016

Disney California Adventure:

It’s Tough to be a Bug! – Closed Nov. 28th, 2016

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