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Disney World Extends Operating Hours for Thanksgiving Week

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Guests visiting Walt Disney World during Thanksgiving week will have extra hours to enjoy the parks

Walt Disney World has announced an exciting update for visitors planning to spend their Thanksgiving week at the renowned theme parks. In anticipation of the holiday crowds and to ensure guests have the most festive and memorable experience, the park hours at Magic Kingdom, Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios, and Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom have been extended! Guests will now have extra time to enjoy the plethora of attractions, parades, and seasonal festivities that Disney has to offer.

Related: Jingle Cruise Returns to the Magic Kingdom for the Holiday Season

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At Magic Kingdom, the park will open at 8:00 AM from the 19th through the 23rd, and 9am on the 24th and 25th. On nights when Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is not scheduled, the park closing hours have been extended with some nights staying open as late as midnight!

  • Sunday, November 19 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Monday, November 20 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early); closing at midnight (3 hours later)
  • Tuesday, November 21 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Wednesday, November 22 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Thursday, November 23 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early); closing at midnight (3 hours later)
  • Friday, November 24 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early); closing at 11:00 pm (2 hours later)
  • Saturday, November 25 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early); closing at 10:00 pm (1 hour later)
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open at 8:30 am throughout the week of the 19th through the 25th (1/2 hour earlier); the closing time for each day remains the same.

Related: 2023 Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney Springs

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a list of earlier opening and closing during Thanksgiving week. The opening and closing hours vary day to day, so you will want to keep a close eye on the park calendar as you plan your itinerary:

  • Sunday, November 19 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Monday, November 20 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Tuesday, November 21 โ€“ Opening at 8:30 a.m. (1/2 hour early); Closing at 8 p.m. (1 hour later)
  • Wednesday, November 22 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early); Closing at 8 p.m. (1 hour later), resulting in Extended Evening hours being pushed to 8 p.m. through 10 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 23 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Friday, November 24 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)
  • Saturday, November 25 โ€“ Opening at 8 a.m. (1 hour early)

Are you visiting Walt Disney World during Thanksgiving week? If so what do you think of the extended park hours? Leave us a comment to let us know!


Ready to book your next magical vacation, but don’t know where to start? Want to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation without the stress of planning, booking, and tracking trip changes and promotions? Contact me today! As an agent with Destinations To Travel specializing in Disney destinations, I can help you stress less and enjoy your vacation more! The best part? My services are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST when you book your Disney vacation package through me!

New Holiday Treats Now Available at Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom

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New Holiday Treats Now Available at Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom

Along with the holiday decorations now at Magic Kingdom guests will find new holiday treats as well! The Main Street Confectionery on Main Street USA is offering some tasty, and adorable, holiday treats this year.

Related – More Christmas Decorations Arrive in the Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

We saw three holiday candy apples at the Confectionery. A red Mickey apple with white stripes and red & green M&Ms. A red Mickey apple with red sugar and a Christmas tree decoration. And a white Minnie apple with a red bow and red M&M polka dots.

There are some fun pre-packaged treats available as well! There’s a holiday cotton candy, a three-pack of hot cocoa flavors, and a 5-pack assortment of chocolate bars. All items feature Disney characters in holiday attire on the package.

Other holiday treats guests can enjoy include rice crispy treats decorated like Mickey and Minnie, chocolate covered rice crispy pops, and holiday cupcakes.

What holiday treats are on your must-try list?

Ready to plan your next holiday trip to Walt Disney World? Contact me for a free vacation quote! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel and my services are complimentary.

More Christmas Decorations Arrive in the Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

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More Christmas Decorations Arrive in the Magic Kingdom for the Holidays

Yesterday we shared that the giant Christmas tree has been installed in Magic Kingdom. Today, we have a look at more Christmas decorations in the park! The holiday season hasn’t officially started yet, but the park is decked out and ready for it to begin.

Related – First Look: Giant Christmas Tree is now up in the Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom at Disney World is a truly enchanting place during the holiday season, with Christmas decorations that transport visitors into a winter wonderland of magic and merriment. Main Street, U.S.A. is adorned with sparkling lights and garlands, while the towering Christmas tree at the end of the street acts as a beacon of holiday cheer.

Throughout the park, you’ll find an array of festive decorations, from festive wreaths and twinkling lights to larger-than-life nutcrackers and beautiful bows. Everywhere from Main Street to Cinderella Castle, and even inside the stores has been touched with magical holiday decor.

The Magic Kingdom’s Christmas decorations are a sight to behold, creating an unforgettable experience for families and visitors of all ages, where dreams come true in the spirit of the season.

Will you be celebrating the holidays at Magic Kingdom this year?

If you’d like to see the holiday decorations in person, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!

Jingle Cruise Returns to the Magic Kingdom for the Holiday Season

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The Beloved Jingle Cruise Sails Back Into Walt Disney World for the Holiday Season

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The holiday spirit is taking over the waters of Walt Disney World once again, as the cherished Jingle Cruise makes its seasonal return to the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. This whimsical, holiday-themed overlay of the classic Jungle Cruise ride has become a festive tradition for many, and its return is one of the key indications of the return to holiday festivities at the park.

Related: 2023 Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney Springs

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Upon boarding the Jingle Cruise, it’s clear that the Jungle Cruise skippers have been busy decking the hulls. Garland wraps around the canopy, and ornaments dangle from the overhead. But it’s not just the boat that’s received a holiday makeover; the entire attraction is a vision of holiday cheer meets jungle chic. From festooned campsites to Santa-hat-wearing gorillas, each scene along the river brings a touch of holiday magic.

For Disney fans, the Jingle Cruise has become as much a part of the holiday tradition as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. It’s a delightful treat for the senses that offers a fun twist on this classic opening day attraction.

Related: Details Announced For Disney Junior Magical Holidays Programming

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Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Jingle Cruise voyager, there’s always something new to spot. Disney Imagineers are known for their attention to detail, and they’ve ensured that each holiday season brings subtle changes to the attraction, making it a fresh experience year after year. Even the skipper’s jokes get a holiday makeover!

Are you a Jingle Cruise fan? Leave us a comment to let us know!

Ready to book your next magical vacation, but don’t know where to start? Want to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation without the stress of planning, booking, and tracking trip changes and promotions? Contact me today! As an agent with Destinations To Travel specializing in Disney destinations, I can help you stress less and enjoy your vacation more! The best part? My services are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST when you book your Disney vacation package through me!

2023 Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney Springs

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We have details on all of the Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney Springs this season

The holiday cheer is coming early this year to Disney Springs, and it’s bringing a sleigh full of delicious eats and merry treats with it! We have all of the details about the holiday food and beverage offerings being served up at Disney Springs ready for you.

Related: Holiday Cocktails Debut at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs

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From November 9, 2023, through January 1, 2024, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is serving up the following special items:

  • O’ Ham N’ Cheese Trees: Puff Pastry, Pitt Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Herb Butter and Sugar Plum Jam
  • Ganachery Board: Handcrafted Board for your Chocolate Displays
  • Naughty or Nice Deviled Eggs: Crispy Ham with Sweet Honey Glazed (Nice) or Spicy Honey Glazed (Naughty)
  • Cranberry Barbeque Meatballs: All-Beef Meatball, Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, Orange Goat Cheese, Granny Smith Apple, Spiced Walnuts, Orange Supremes and Crispy Basil
  • Here We Come A-Croquetting: Turkey Croquettes, Sweet Potato Purรฉe, Bacon-Cranberry Jam, Turkey Gravy and Herbed Gremolata
  • Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket: Debriziner Sausage, Puff Pastry and Cranberry Mustard Sauce
  • Merry Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Domain de Canton Ginger Liquer, Lime and Pear Juices, Cinnamon Syrup and Hibiscus Syrupโ€”garnished with a Holiday Sugar Piece and Lime Wedge
  • Ginger Mule: Frangelico Liquer and Stoli Vanil Vodka topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and garnished with a Cinnamon Stick and Cranberries
  • Eternal Snow Fall: St. Augustine Cane Vodka, St Augustine Gin, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, Siesta Key Silver Rum, Chipotle Pineapple Syrup and Sour Mix topped with a float of Bols Blue Curacao Liqueurโ€”garnished with a Snowflake Sugar Piece and Star Fruit
  • Holiday Cherry Cocktail: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Heering Cherry Liqeur, Simple Syrup and Red Cranberry Juice with edible Glitterโ€”garnished with a Cherry
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Amoretteโ€™s Patisserie is continuing its legacy of serving up decedent treats that are as good to eat as they are to look at from November 9 through December 31, 2023.:

  • Holiday Sweets Petit Cake: made with layers of Spice Cake, Cream Cheese Icing and Apricot Jam with Fresh Apple Compote and Italian Buttercream
  • hristmas Tree Cream Puff: Pistachio Cream PuffCookies and Milk ร‰clairGingerbread CheesecakeHot Cocoa Crรจme Brรปlรฉe: Hot Cocoa Crรจme Brรปlรฉe with Toasted Marshmallow CreamMickey Winter Hat Dome Cake: Layers of Vanilla Chiffon, Chai Tea Mousse, Cranberry-Cherry Pรขte de Fruit, Almond Crunch and Brown Butter GanacheMickey & Minnie Gingerbread Cookies
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Looking for a holiday treat that is filled with chocolaty goodness? The Ganachery has you covered with these items:

  • Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise: beverage made with a Milk Chocolate shell and filled with Ganachery Hot Cocoa Mix and House-Made Marshmallows
  • Snickerdoodle Square (available November 28 through December 31, 2023)
  • Gingerbread Pecan Toffee (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)
  • Chocolate Peppermint Bark (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)
  • Holiday Gingerbread Pinata (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)
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Don’t skip Marketplace Snacks while enjoying all of the holiday snacks, as this location is serving up the Olaf Waffle Sundaeโ€”a Bubble Waffle filled with Vanilla Soft-Serve, Peppermint Sauce, Candy Snowflakes, a Chocolate Edible Image and Chocolate Sticks (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024).

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No holiday trip to Disney Springs is complete without a stop at Swirls on the Water, which has several holiday items on the menu this year:

  • Frozen Hot Chocolate Float with Salted Caramel
  • Dole Whip Sampler: Dole Whip Pineapple and Vanilla Soft-Serve with a Pineapple Wedge, Pumpkin and Salted Caramel Soft-Serve with Caramel Sauce and Caramel Crisp Pearls, Pistachio Soft-Serve and Purple Cheesecake Soft-Serve with Roasted Salted Pistachios
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D-Luxe Burger has your holiday dinner covered via an amazing burger and shake:

  • Beef Wellington Burger: Two-Pressed Signature Blend Patties, Mushroom Duxelles, Gruyere Cheese, Dijon Mustar Aili and Herb Puff Pastry Bun (available October 16, 2023 through January 2, 2024)
  • Caramel Apple Pie Shake: Vanilla Gelato blended with Dark Caramel Sauce, Granny Smith Apple Syrup, Cinnamon Syrup and Graham Cracker Crumbsโ€”topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel and Graham Cracker Crumbsย (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024)

Related: Gideonโ€™s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Welcomes November with Irresistible Pumpkin Delights

2023 Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Disney Springs

And you can cap off your evening at Dockside Margaritas which is offering the Spiced Cranberry Paloma: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and Spiced Simple Syrup (available November 9, 2023 through January 2, 2024).

One of my favorite spots around Disney Springs is the outdoor bars, which will be serving up a Holiday Rum Punch this year: Bols Blackberry Brandy, Bols Creme de Banana Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Orange Tangerine Syrup and Orange Juiceโ€”garnished with an Orange Wedge.

This holiday season, Disney Springs is the place to be for all food enthusiasts. So, make sure you stop by and feast your way through the most wonderful time of the year! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ


Ready to book your next magical vacation, but don’t know where to start? Want to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation without the stress of planning, booking, and tracking trip changes and promotions? Contact me today! As an agent with Destinations To Travel specializing in Disney destinations, I can help you stress less and enjoy your vacation more! The best part? My services are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST when you book your Disney vacation package through me!

Details Announced For Disney Junior Magical Holidays Programming

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Details Announced For Disney Junior Magical Holidays Programming

Disney has revealed exciting details about its “Disney Junior Magical Holidays,” offering a glimpse into its holiday programming schedule available on Disney Junior and Disney+. The festivities commence on Friday, November 24, 2024, and extend through to the New Year’s Eve celebration.

Among the exciting offerings, viewers can anticipate the debut of the brand-new stop-motion short “Mickey’s Christmas Tales,” along with a delightful array of holiday-themed episodes from beloved animated shows, featuring iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh, and Alice. Here’s a peek at the programming schedule this holiday season:

Related: First Look: Giant Christmas Tree is now up in the Magic Kingdom

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Presented as a simulcast on SUNDAY, NOV. 27, at 7pm EST on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD, โ€œMickey Saves Christmasโ€ is a new stop-motion holiday special that follows Mickey, Minnie and their pals as they attempt to celebrate the perfect Christmas at their snowy cabin.

However, when Pluto causes Santa to lose all the presents on his sleigh, the friends travel to the North Pole on a quest to save Christmas and find the true meaning of the holiday.

The special is a collaboration between Disney and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, directed by David H. Brooks (โ€œUltra City Smithsโ€), with original music from songwriting team Laura Schein and Ben Zeadman (โ€œHonor Societyโ€). Real-life couple Brock Powell (Disney Channelโ€™s โ€œHamster & Gretelโ€) and Camryn Grimes (โ€œThe Young and the Restlessโ€) voice Santa and Mrs. Claus, respectively.

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Also included as part of Disney Channelโ€™s Fa-la-la-lidays programming event are holiday-themed episodes of hit series, including the following:


The Villains of Valley View โ€œHow the Villains Stole Christmasโ€

Friday, Dec. 2, at 8pm EST on Disney Channel
Set in the past, Onyx issues an annual ruin Christmas challenge. The villain family breaks up into two teams to win it all but gets more than they bargained for.


BUNKโ€™D: Learning the Ropes โ€œHauntinโ€™ Around the Christmas Treeโ€

Friday, Dec. 2, at 8:30pm EST on Disney Channel
While planning an over-the-top Christmas bash, Parker encounters several ghostly visitors who teach him the true meaning of the holiday.

Ravenโ€™s Home โ€œA Country Cousin Christmasโ€

Friday, Dec. 2, at 9:pm EST on Disney Channel
Aliceโ€™s mom Betty Jane pays a surprise visit to the Baxter home for the holidays, but her insistence on celebrating things her way puts a damper on Ravenโ€™s Christmas cheer. Meanwhile, Booker, Ivy and Neil help Victor with a charity event at the Chill Grill.

Related: New Disney Holiday Merchandise Debuts At The Magic Kingdom!

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Big City Greens โ€œVirtually Christmasโ€

Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9am EST on Disney Channel
Monday, Dec. 5, at 8pm EST on Disney XD
In this half-hour special, when Cricket gets snowed in at the Remingtonsโ€™ on Christmas Eve, he attempts to recreate his familyโ€™s Christmas Eve traditions in a virtual reality video game. Alfonso Ribeiro (โ€œThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airโ€) guest stars as a virtual reality video game character, Mr. Extras.


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For preschoolers, parents, and caregivers, special holiday-themed episodes of favorite Disney Junior series are premiering all season long as part of Disney Juniorโ€™s Magical Holidays, including the following:


Puppy Dog Pals โ€œWrap Party Pups/Fixing Santaโ€™s Sleighโ€

Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7pm EST on Disney Junior

  • โ€œWrap Party Pubsโ€ โ€“ The pets go on a mission to find Graceโ€™s gift before she needs to swap presents.
  • โ€œFixing Santaโ€™s Sleighโ€ โ€“ When Santaโ€™s sleigh breaks down mid-delivery, the pets make it their mission to fix it.

Firebuds โ€œHanukkah Hullabaloo/The Christmas Car-Sled Raceโ€

Monday, Nov. 28, at 7pm EST on Disney Channel
Friday, Dec. 2, at 10:30am EST on Disney Junior

  • โ€œHanukkah Hullabalooโ€ โ€“ Bo gets carried away decorating his house for Hanukkah.
  • โ€œThe Christmas Car-Sled Raceโ€ โ€“ Bo enters a car-sled race to try to win his dad a Christmas present. Melissa Rauch (โ€œThe Big Bang Theoryโ€) and Lou Diamond Phillips (โ€œElena of Avalorโ€) recur as Boโ€™s mom and dad, Beth and Bill Bayani, respectively.

Related: ABC Announces a Festive Holiday Lineup Beginning in November

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Aliceโ€™s Wonderland Bakery โ€œThe Gingerbread Palaceโ€

Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 7pm EST on Disney Junior
Friday, Dec. 2, at 7am EST on Disney Channel

Alice and her friends build a gingerbread palace to host a Christmas dinner for all of Wonderland.


Eureka! โ€œJingle Bog Rockโ€

Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7pm EST on Disney Junior

Eureka invites Bog to perform with her band at Winterfest when she invents a new instrument that only he is able to play.


Let us know which Holiday specials you’ll be watching this season. Leave us a comment!

Exclusive Magic Key Three Caballeros Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Available for Limited Time

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Exclusive Magic Key Three Caballeros Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot Available for Limited Time

A new Magic Shot is available for Magic Key holders at the Disneyland Resort! The Three Caballeros are kicking off Disney ยกViva Navidad! with an exclusive, limited time PhotoPass opportunity.

Related – Not to be Missed Gingerbread Displays Coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2023

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Now through November 14, 2023 Magic Key holders can experience this Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot, featuring the Three Caballeros, before it becomes available to all park Guests. Donald, Jose, and Panchito pose in their holiday attire with the Pixar Pal-A-Round in the background.

This Magic Shot is available daily until dusk (approximately 4:30 pm) at the World of Color viewing area closest to Golden Zephyr at Disney California Adventure Park. It is exclusive to Magic Key holders through November 14, then it will be available to all guests.

Ready to head to Disneyland for some fun Magic Shots? Contact me today to start planning your next trip! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.

Not to be Missed Gingerbread Displays Coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2023

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Not to be Missed Gingerbread Displays Coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2023

Every holiday season amazing gingerbread displays can be found throughout the Disney parks and resorts! This year you won’t want to miss the displays at the Disneyland Resort. After months of hard work and creativity from the talented culinary teams, these displays are brought to life before our very eyes!

Related – Holiday Food and Drinks Coming to the Disneyland Resort You Wonโ€™t Want to Miss

Starting Nov. 10, the Disneyland Resort will have a display to get you in the holiday spirit โ€“ the Gingerbread House at Disneyโ€™s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The lobby will be home once again to one of its best holiday classics โ€“ the โ€œGrandโ€ Gingerbread House. This giant gingerbread replica of the hotel is a holiday highlight and a canโ€™t-miss stop in the lobby. Standing 7 feet tall and 12 feet wide, the structure is created from more than 600 pounds of gingerbread, 600 pounds of powdered sugar, 250 pounds of fondant, one pound of pixie dust, and features 25 hidden Mickeys!

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Welcome foolish mortals to a gingerbread display unlike any seen before. Found within the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland park, a few ghosts have made room for a dazzling display this season. The Haunted Mansion Gingerbread House has been materializing for guests of the attraction for more than 20 years from Halloween to the holidays.

Jack Skellington, or should we say โ€œSandy Claws,โ€ and his friends have transformed this beloved attraction into Haunted Mansion Holiday, inspired by โ€œTim Burtonโ€™s The Nightmare Before Christmas,โ€ and this display is a welcomed addition. With three moving elements and nearly 300 pounds, this display took over 20 days to build and decorate with 13 cast members. Donโ€™t forget to take a ride to see it for yourself before Jan. 8, 2024.

Want to plan your next visit to see these amazing gingerbread displays? Contact me to get your trip on the books! I’m a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!

New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

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New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise Lineโ€™s new private destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will debut next summer! Disney recently shared more info about the Bahamian destination and we canโ€™t wait to experience it in person in 2024.

Related – Disney Cruise Line Releases Early 2025 Dates and Itineraries

Letโ€™s start with a first look at the arrival point, Mabrika Cove.

โ€œMabrikaโ€ means โ€œwelcomeโ€ in Taino, the language of the Lucayans, who are considered the indigenous people of The Bahamas. While the language is no longer used, a few words remain โ€“ one of them being โ€œMabrika.โ€ At this colorful arrival point, guests will immediately experience the warmth of Bahamian culture.

This next space is guaranteed to be the most festive on the island! The Goombay Cultural Center will embody the essence of โ€œJunkanoo,โ€ a Bahamian festival filled with joyous music and vibrant parades that will come to life in many ways across Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Goombay is one of the traditional music styles of The Bahamas, involving singing, dancing and drumming. The brilliantly colored cultural pavilion and its Junkanoo-inspired arch will invite guests to embrace the traditions of The Bahamas, along with the sights, sounds and spirit of the countryโ€™s signature festival.

There will be plenty of family entertainment in store at Tritonโ€™s Trumpet Stage. And fun fact: The gazeboโ€™s name is inspired by one of the stunning natural wonders found among the Bahamian beaches โ€“ a large, spiraled seashell commonly called โ€œTritonโ€™s Trumpet.โ€ And for you Disney fans, if Triton sounds familiar, you might recognize it as the name of the mighty king from the beloved Disney animated classic โ€œThe Little Mermaid.โ€

Of course, we must mention the shopping opportunities! Treasures of Eleuthera will be the retail shop featuring locally made gifts and artisan crafts. What I really love is how the shop will spotlight Bahamian artists through an array of unique items that families will be able to bring home with them as a special keepsake.

And now, the question you might have been asking โ€ฆ is there going to be an adults-only space on the island? The answer is yes! Serenity Bay will be a relaxing retreat exclusively for adults 18 years of age and older. For those of you who have sailed with Disney Cruise Line before, you might recognize Serenity Bay as a must-visit location on Disney Castaway Cay! At Disney Lookout Cay, Serenity Bay will feature a tranquil beach experience with a dining area and private cabanas available for reservation.

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Relaxation, breathtaking nature, cultural celebrations, and Disney entertainment for all? Iโ€™m packing my bags now for when this island destination debuts in summer 2024!

There is so much more in store for this incredible Bahamian retreat!

Ready to plan your next Disney cruise? Contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.

First Look: Giant Christmas Tree is now up in the Magic Kingdom

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First Look: Giant Christmas Tree is now up in the Magic Kingdom

Seasons greetings! Holiday decor, including the giant Christmas tree, has arrived at Magic Kingdom! The holiday season officially kicks off on November 11 at Disney World but the decor is up for guests to enjoy now.

Related – New Disney Holiday Merchandise Debuts At The Magic Kingdom!

Guests will see the massive Christmas tree right behind the flag pole in Town Square. PhotoPass photographers are stationed nearby for photo ops.

The tree is decorated with strings of popcorn, ornaments, bells, and lights. The top features a classic holiday star.

The base of the tree is decorated with gifts and toys. A train is also placed around the base of the tree.

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While the Christmas tree is beautiful during the day, it is absolutely gorgeous all lit up at night!

Do you love the holidays at Disney World as much as we do?

Thereโ€™s still time to plan your holiday visit! Contact me for a free vacation quote. Iโ€™m a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary and Iโ€™d love to help you plan a magical vacation.

Adventureland Treehouse First Look from Disneyland

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Adventureland Treehouse First Look from Disneyland

The new Adventureland Treehouse is opening in Disneyland on November 10, 2023. The treehouse originally opened in 1962 as the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, then was reimagined into the Tarzan Treehouse in 1999. In 2021 the treehouse closed for another reimagining.

Related – Adventureland Treehouse Opens on Nov 10th in Disneyland

Adventureland Treehouse will pay tribute to the original treehouse Walt Disney and his Imagineers built in 1962 in honor of the movie โ€œSwiss Family Robinson.โ€

Among the treeโ€™s massive boughs, youโ€™ll find the motherโ€™s music den, the sonsโ€™ nature room and the daughterโ€™s astronomerโ€™s loft. Firm on the ground will be a kitchen and dining room, plus the fatherโ€™s art studio that will display hand-drawn sketches and paintings of each room.

Disney shared a new look at these rooms. The video explores the motherโ€™s music den, sonsโ€™ nature room and daughterโ€™s astronomerโ€™s loft among the treeโ€™s massive boughs. It also offers a glimpse at the ground-level kitchen and dining room, plus the fatherโ€™s art studio. Throughout the treetop abode, a fresh story unfolds for the next generation of park goers to enjoy.

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Are you excited to experience the newly reimagined Adventureland Treehouse?

Ready to plan your next visit to the Disneyland Resort? Contact me for a free vacation quote! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.

Disney Lorcana Rise Of The Floodborn Every Card Revealed (So Far)

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Disney Lorcana Rise Of The Floodborn Every Card Revealed (So Far)

Get ready to embark on a magical journey as Disney Lorcana’s second set is about to take the world of trading card games by storm! Scheduled for release on November 17th at your Local Game Stores and available worldwide on December 1st, this highly anticipated expansion is poised to cast a spell on players with its enchanting array of new cards, strategies, and characters. With only two weeks remaining until the official launch, it’s time to take a sneak peek into the mesmerizing world of Disney Lorcana’s second set.

The first set, which debuted earlier this year, was met with an overwhelming response, capturing the hearts of Disney fans and trading card game enthusiasts alike. Featuring beloved Disney characters and enthralling gameplay, it quickly became a favorite in the TCG community. Now, with the release of the second set on the horizon, players are eagerly awaiting the chance to expand their decks and explore new gameplay possibilities.

In this post, we’ll dive into some of the cards that have been revealed so far, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what players can expect when they finally get their hands on this enchanting expansion.

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Amber

Ruby

Emerald

Amethyst

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Sapphire

Steel

As the clock ticks down to the launch date, we have witnessed a steady stream of card reveals, each more exciting and captivating than the last. From iconic Disney heroes and villains to new mechanics and exciting gameplay options, the second set promises to be a game-changer in the world of TCGs.

So, grab your pixie dust and prepare to be transported to a world where magic and strategy collide! With only two weeks left until the release of Disney Lorcana’s second set, the countdown to epic duels, unforgettable encounters, and magical moments has officially begun.

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