This ornament is perfect for Cast Members, former cast or future ones to bring a piece of the magic to your home! You can pick between Disneyland or Walt Disney World and personalize it with your name or to commemorate a big milestone in your life. Super cute for sure!
New Mickey And Minnie Mouse Dooney And Bourke Ear Headband Now At shopDisney!
The new Mickey And Minnie Mouse Dooney And Bourke Ear Headband is elegant, magical and super stylish! It just arrived to shopDisney for $198, definitely pricy but if you can afford it, go for it because is gorgeous!
It features vintage style artwork featuring Mickey, Minnie, the Fantasyland castle, balloons, bows, musical notes, ear hats and more doodles in different colors that stand out against the white background. The headband and bow are genuine leather in a beautiful and elegant beige color, and is accented with a gold Dooney & Bourke 1975 plaque.
Definitely a must have accessory for creating a perfect match of timeless fun and iconic style!
Walt Disney World is serving up a bevy of holiday treats to satisfy your sweet tooth
Walt Disney World has officially transitioned from the Halloween to the Christmas season. While the transition is most evident in the change over of holiday decorations, the various snack shops throughout the parks also mark the transition via an offering of holiday treats sure to satisfy even voracious sweet tooth in your party!
Animal Kingdom is serving up a variety of caramel apples, including these two super cute options.
The caramel apples, like the treat on the left, feature Werthers Caramel. The cupcakes are always a popular option, especially when they are decorated like a Mickey Mouse Christmas tree!
Over at Magic Kingdom, the Main Street Confectionery is of course stocked with all of your favorite holiday treats. These Mickey Mouse Rice Crispy Treats are always super popular, and the Holiday Cheere North Pole Cotton Candy is the perfect snack to enjoy either in park or take home with you.
I love finding treats like this in the parks since they make great stocking stuffers or gifts to give to family for the holidays!
Do you have a favorite treat (or treats) that are your go-to around the holidays? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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Disney Mickey And Friends Light Up Ornament Ear Headband Spotted At Magic Kingdom!
If you are looking for some holiday Minnie ears, then this Disney Mickey And Friends Light Up Ornament Ear Headband is a great option! It features beloved Disney characters and festive details, plus it lights up!
This headband is black with characters like Genie, Bambi, Thumper, Cheshire Cat, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Simba, Dumbo and Stitch and ornaments on the front and back of the ears! It also features a puffy gold bow for some extra shimmer, plus don’t forget they also light up to make them extra fun and festive!
Take a closer look at this ear headband in our Instagram post:
Construction on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe continues at an impressive rate. The park will be MASSIVE, and we once again have an update on the progress of construction thanks to Twitter user bioreconstruct.
The portal to what is assumed to be the Dark Universe is really starting to take shape. The scaffolding that was previously around this portal has been removed, allowing us a great look at the intricate detail on the lands entrance.
Photo credit: bioreconstruct
In this photo, we can see the half circle that will serve as the entrance to the park taking shape.
This update (and the one below) provide a great view of the new Donkey Kong coster that will be part of Super Nintendo World.
Aerial look at where the Donkey Kong roller coaster will splash through water. Workers at right are assembling more frame for theming. pic.twitter.com/jmIWuXnFJT
This is a great view of how the levels of Super Nintendo World are really starting to take shape.
Aerial look at the transition from area near Peach's Castle (at left) to area near Bowser's Castle (at right). In Super Nintendo World. pic.twitter.com/jCC8CP5HaI
More progress on Super Nintendo World showing Peach’s and Bowser’s castles.
Aerial photo of the in-park Epic Universe resort. Concrete forms taking shape for the roof of the lobby floor extension toward the park. pic.twitter.com/tB7RwWHEBY
Epic Univers will contain an in-park hotel. Construction on the hotel is moving along at the same impressive pace as construction on the rest of the park.
Aerial look at work at front of How To Train Your Dragon land. Arrow at recent theming of a small building. Zoom in and shapes of dragon characters can be seen at the front roof edge, wrapped in plastic. pic.twitter.com/kmWxYIeLlA
This is a great shot of Epic Universe showing the dualing roller coaster and the Wizarding World extension.
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Deck the halls with this season’s eatings at Legoland Florida
This holiday season, Legoland Florida invites you to savor the joy and taste the celebration with a smorgasbord of seasonal delights. From November 24 through December 31, during HOLIDAYS at LEGOLAND presented by Hallmark Channel, guests can enjoy an array of dishes that are sure to make Santa’s nice list.
Welcome to the table a sweet new holiday invention, the CRO-IGNET! (pronounced crow-neigh). If a croissant and a beignet had a Christmas baby, this would be it. You’re welcome! Warm pastries, dusted in sugar and served with red velvet sauce-stuffer.
Click, click, click on over and grab the Reindeer Red Velvet Cookie, a red velvet cookie served warm, topped with vanilla ice cream, toffee pieces, chocolate, caramel sauce, and holiday sprinkles.
Stay up late with LEGO® Santa with the Candy Cane Cold Brew Latte, an iced cold brew with milk, peppermint-flavored syrup, whipped cream, and peppermint pieces.
Fit the ultimate holiday feast all on one plate with the Everything but the Tree Sandwich. A shaved oven-roasted turkey sandwich topped with cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, herb aioli, bib lettuce, tomato, and gravy on toasted bread. Don’t forget dessert, with a side of sweet potato waffle fries.
Feel the frosty spirit with Below Zero Hot Cocoa, a frozen cocoa shake, topped with marshmallow fluff and dusted with cocoa powder.
Bundle up with the Warm Apple Wishes Blondie Sundae, a vanilla ice cream and blondie sundae served with warm apples, whipped cream, and caramel sauce, topped with holiday sprinkles in a LEGOLAND Florida souvenir cup.
Rock around the LEGOLAND Hotel and find more featured festive foods! Jump in the holiday mood with jolly spirits, Citrus Cheer Cocktail & Coconut Snow-Rita, or chill with a non-alcoholic cold Glass of Milk-Shake. Fuel up for a day of tinsel and tidings with the Apple Fritter Pulled Pork sandwich & Egg Nog Crème Brûlée.
About LEGOLAND® Florida Resort LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is the ultimate vacation destination for families with kids. Located 45 minutes from Orlando and Tampa, the Resort features an interactive, 150-acre Theme Park with more than 50 rides, live shows, and themed attractions inspired by popular LEGO® brands and characters, a seasonably heated Water Park, that is open year-round, with more than a dozen family water slides, and three uniquely themed on-site accommodations.
Complete List of FREE Treat Locations at 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, starting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, is set to delight attendees with complimentary treats at various locations throughout the park.
As a special after-hours event requiring separate tickets, the party offers guests the joy of free cookies and beverages.
The Lunching Pad and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland, Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square, and Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland—mirroring the locations from the previous year.
The most magical holiday tradition returns to Magic Kingdom Park select nights from November 9 to December 22, 2023!
Festive Fun for Everyone
Join us for a spirited celebration with Mickey Mouse… and Santa, too!
When Mickey celebrates the season, Magic Kingdom Park lights up with excitement for all ages. Joyful music fills the air. Disney Characters don their merriest attire and enchanting entertainment can be found around almost every turn!
Throughout the evening, you can:
Behold fantastically festive entertainment, like Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show!
Gather to watch Disney Characters give a yuletide nod to the season during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
Get the perfect picture with some Disney pals dressed in their Christmas best!
Savor sweet moments as you enjoy cookies and cocoa—available in select locations at no additional charge.
Walk in a winter wonderland as you witness a stunning “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A.!
Take in the elaborate decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life!
The Main Street Christmas tree has returned to Disneyland for the holidays! The holiday season officially begins on November 10th, and the resort is getting ready for all of the festivities.
The Disneyland Christmas tree is 60 feet tall and greets guests in Town Square. The tree features over 2,000 ornaments and close to 70,000 lights!
Ornaments on the tree are in all shapes and sizes. Among the ornaments you’ll see vintage-looking holiday cards; Santa head ornaments; white, gold, and silver baubles; faux candles, and more. A large pile of presents also sits at the base of the tree.
Are you looking forward to seeing the Christmas tree in person?
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Disney World Refurbishment and Closure Schedule for November 2023
If you have a Disney World vacation coming up soon, you’ll want to check the refurbishment and closure schedule. Nothing is more disappointing than getting to the park only to realize the attraction you wanted to experience is closed. Take a look at what attractions are closed this month.
There are only a few closures or refurbishments happening at Magic Kingdom.
Disney Enchantment-This nighttime show was replaced by Happily Ever After which returned after a 1-year+ hiatus. It will return temporarily in January 2024.
Splash Mountain-permanently closed and being reimagined into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Epcot
Epcot is still undergoing a large transformation.
Epcot Forever-This nighttime show returned temporarily but will be replaced in December
Luminous-The Symphony of Us-This new nighttime show will debut on December 5, 2023
CommuniCore Hall-This area is still under construction
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios doesn’t have really any closures this month. There are some attractions that are still closed, however.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid-This attraction has been closed since March 2020.
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple-This interactive attraction has also remained closed since March 2020
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
There are no closures or refurbishments happening at Animal Kingdom.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Disney’s Typhoo Lagoon water park is now closed and Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened recently.
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Disney World Cast Members Bring their Culture to the Holiday Decorations
The holidays are almost in full swing at Walt Disney World! Disney World Cast Members are hard at work getting all of the decorations made and installed at the parks and resorts. Over 40,000 individual pieces of holiday décor have been created!
Though the team decorates across the resort, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth holds an extra special place in the hearts of two Holiday Services cast members – Kaawaloa and Gerardo “Jerry” – who had the unique opportunity to combine their passion for Disney and their respective Hawaiian and Mexican cultural traditions into the making of the “Moana” and “Coco” themed trees.
Kaawoloa, who has been with the team for eight years, is most proud of her work on the tree inspired by Disney’s “Moana,” drawing inspiration from her Native Hawaiian upbringing.
“It feels like home,” Kaawaloa said. “I love to get together with my family and make ornaments because I have memories of learning traditional techniques growing up, and I get to continue the tradition now with my work!”
Kaawaloa helped select the specific types of flowers, shells and colors that would best represent the Island of Motunui. She used authentic Hawaiian lei crafting and fabric techniques that mimic the ocean water, and even took a basic boat the team had in storage and turned it into one of the canoes from Motunui!
“The complexities and scale of our projects make for great learning experiences,” Kaawaloa said. “We work with so many extremely talented Disney cast members; someone is always there to lend a hand to bring décor to life.”
Walt Disney World Cast Bring “Moana” and “Coco” Inspired Décor to Life
Jerry, who has been with the team for six years, brought his Mexican heritage, family traditions and unique decorating techniques that he learned growing up to the Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” tree.
“Decorating the ‘Coco’-themed tree brought me back to when I was little,” he said. “My grandma and great-grandma took care of me, and they owned a flower shop, so I grew up surrounded by art and decoration. When I found out I could do that for a living, I felt like it was a natural move.”
Using his memories of celebrating both Christmas and Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with his family, Jerry’s goal for the tree was to make it look like “a party in the afterlife.” He turned the tree into an authentic, colorful ofrenda, complete with hand-painted alebrijes and calaveras, offerings like fruit and shoes, and photos of the Rivera Family in intricate frames.
“When we get close to finishing a project, I always think about standing near the trees and hearing the guests’ comments,” Jerry added, “I feel really good inside knowing that millions of people from all over the globe visit Disney World just to see our décor!”
These trees and more can be found on the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth beginning Nov. 10! Don’t forget to grab a complimentary map at participating locations so you can seek out all the fun trees located throughout Disney Springs. And keep a lookout for new trees this year, including a tree inspired by Disney Animation’s upcoming feature, “Wish” – in theaters Nov. 22!
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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, Presented by AdventHealth, opens Nov. 10
Great news Disney fans! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is returning to Walt Disney World on November 10! The Christmas Tree Stroll features 19 trees shimmering with a festive glow.
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth holds an extra special place in the hearts of two Holiday Services cast members – Kaawaloa and Gerardo “Jerry” – who had the unique opportunity to combine their passion for Disney and their respective Hawaiian and Mexican cultural traditions into the making of the “Moana” and “Coco” themed trees.
Bringing a Touch of Home to the Disney Holidays
Kaawoloa, who has been with the team for eight years, is most proud of her work on the tree inspired by Disney’s “Moana,” drawing inspiration from her Native Hawaiian upbringing.
“It feels like home,” Kaawaloa said. “I love to get together with my family and make ornaments because I have memories of learning traditional techniques growing up, and I get to continue the tradition now with my work!”
Kaawaloa helped select the specific types of flowers, shells and colors that would best represent the Island of Motunui. She used authentic Hawaiian lei crafting and fabric techniques that mimic the ocean water, and even took a basic boat the team had in storage and turned it into one of the canoes from Motunui!
“The complexities and scale of our projects make for great learning experiences,” Kaawaloa said. “We work with so many extremely talented Disney cast members; someone is always there to lend a hand to bring décor to life.”
Walt Disney World Cast Bring “Moana” and “Coco” Inspired Décor to Life
Jerry, who has been with the team for six years, brought his Mexican heritage, family traditions and unique decorating techniques that he learned growing up to the Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” tree.
“Decorating the ‘Coco’-themed tree brought me back to when I was little,” he said. “My grandma and great-grandma took care of me, and they owned a flower shop, so I grew up surrounded by art and decoration. When I found out I could do that for a living, I felt like it was a natural move.”
Using his memories of celebrating both Christmas and Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with his family, Jerry’s goal for the tree was to make it look like “a party in the afterlife.” He turned the tree into an authentic, colorful ofrenda, complete with hand-painted alebrijes and calaveras, offerings like fruit and shoes, and photos of the Rivera Family in intricate frames.
“When we get close to finishing a project, I always think about standing near the trees and hearing the guests’ comments,” Jerry added, “I feel really good inside knowing that millions of people from all over the globe visit Disney World just to see our décor!”
These trees and more can be found on the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth beginning Nov. 10! Don’t forget to grab a complimentary map at participating locations so you can seek out all the fun trees located throughout Disney Springs. And keep a lookout for new trees this year, including a tree inspired by Disney Animation’s upcoming feature, “Wish” – in theaters Nov. 22!
Will you be enjoying the Christmas Tree Stroll this year?
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