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Save Up to 30% on Select Stays of 5 Nights or Longer This Spring at Aulani Resort

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Save Up to 30% on Select Stays of 5 Nights or Longer This Spring at Aulani Resort

Guests looking to get away and experience Disney’s Aulani Resort this spring, and even early summer, can save on stays of 5 nights or longer! Take a look at the savings available.

Related – Disneyโ€™s Aulani Resort Celebrates the Holidays with New Treat and Show

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Families can plan a spectacular escape this spring with this special offer at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. The longer Guests stay, the more they save!

Guests can save up to 30% on select rooms for stays of 5 or more nights or 25% on select rooms for stays of 4 nights for travel most nights between April 12 to June 12, 2024. Or save up to 10% on Villas for stays most nights from June 13 to July 31, 2024.

Length of StayRoom or VillaVilla Only
5 or More Consecutive NightsFor stays most nights April 12 to June 12, 2024 (with checkout no later than June 13, 2024)Save up to 30% on VillasSave up to 25% on RoomsFor stays most nights June 13 to July 31, 2024 (with checkout no later than August 1, 2024)Save up to 10% on Villas
4 Consecutive NightsFor stays most nights April 12 to June 12, 2024 (with checkout no later than June 13, 2024)Save up to 25% on VillasSave up to 20% on RoomsFor stays most nights June 13 to July 31, 2024 (with checkout no later than August 1, 2024)Save up to 10% on Villas
Save Up to 30% on Select Stays of 5 Nights or Longer This Spring at Aulani Resort

Plus, when Guests book through February 7, stays of 4 or more nights include a $150 Resort credit to use at select locations at Aulani Resort!

Details

  • Book from January 17, 2024 through February 7, 2024 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time to be eligible to receive the early-booking resort credit.
  • Hotel travel must be completed by June 13, 2024. Villa travel must be completed by August 1, 2024.
  • Not valid on suites and 3-Bedroom Grand Villas, or on previously booked rooms or Villas.

Ready to book your next stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort? Contact me today to start planning! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.

Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Disneyland for Valentineโ€™s Day 2024

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Full List of Food and Beverages Coming to Disneyland for Valentineโ€™s Day 2024

The next big holiday coming up is Valentineโ€™s Day and Disneyland is celebrating with some tasty foods and drinks! Take a look at all of the lovely eats coming to the Disneyland Resort for Valentineโ€™s Day.

Related – Fall in LOVE with these NEW Valentineโ€™s Day Treats at Walt Disney World

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Disney California Adventure Park 

Clarabelleโ€™s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Feb. 9 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Ice Cream Mickey Ear Hat Bowl with Valentineโ€™s Day Sundae: Chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and seasonal sprinkles in a waffle cup (New)
  • Valentineโ€™s Day Sundae: Chocolate and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped strawberry, and seasonal sprinkles in a waffle cup
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Lamplight Lounge and Lamplight Lounge โ€“ Boardwalk Dining (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • The Flame: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, peach schnapps, mango purรฉe, raspberry purรฉe, lime juice, Sprite, and Firewater Bitters with a chile-lime rim 
  • Sour Blackberry Vodka lemonade: Absolut Citron Vodka, Angostura Bitters, blackberries, lemonade, agave nectar, and lemon juice
  • The Love That Lasts a Lifetime: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, St. George Raspberry Liqueur, orgeat syrup, raspberry purรฉe, pineapple juice, and Sprite
  • A Toast to Love Flight: Three miniature cocktails featuring a spicy cocktail, a bitter cocktail, and a sweet cocktail 
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Hotels of the Disneyland Resort 

Disneyโ€™s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 18)

  • Valentineโ€™s Day Linzer Cookie 
  • Mickey-shaped Valentineโ€™s Day Cookie 
  • Valentineโ€™s Day Strawberries 
  • Valentineโ€™s Day Assorted Cookies 
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk 
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur 
  • Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk 
  • Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Liqueur 

GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 18)

  • Valentineโ€™s Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with buttercream icing and chocolate ganache
  • Valentineโ€™s Donut: White chocolate or chocolate coated donut with candy pearls

Hearthstone Lounge (Available Feb. 1 through 29) 

  • Pink Lady: Sipsmith Gin, Applejack, lemon juice, Liquid Alchemist Grenadine, Fee Foam, Luxardo Cherries
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Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheartsโ€™ Nite (SOLD OUT)

For those of you attending the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheartsโ€™ Nite events, youโ€™ll want to bring your appetite because there are plenty of beautiful bites to try! With one look, you and your stomach will fall in love with these delicious options like theย Chocolate Strawberry Sundaeย atย Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlorย or theย Burning Love Beignetsย atย Hungry Bear Restaurant.

For a bit of a savory moment, indulge in dishes like theย Fried Heart-shaped Ravioliย atย Cafรฉย Daisyย or theย Amordita Tacos for Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. And if thatโ€™s not enough, for a sweet finish, treat yourself to theย Me & U-Bae Beignetsย fromย Mint Julep Bar. For those looking for an extra exciting (and tasty) evening, thereโ€™s multiple dining packages you can choose from at locations like Plaza Inn, Carnation Cafe, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans. Reservations are recommended but you can also check day-of for any walk-up availability.

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Downtown Disney District 

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • Raspberry Panna Cotta: Vanilla bean panna cotta topped with raspberry compote and mint garnish 

Beignets Expressed (Currently available through Feb. 19) 

  • Strawberry Shortcake Glazed Beignets: Strawberry icing dusted with strawberry sugar served with vanilla bean creme anglaise 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Feb. 1 through 29) 

  • Mocha Tamarind Chile CRAZYSHAKE: Chocolate-frosted rim with crushed, puffed-chocolate cereal topped with fried churros, chocolate fudge pop, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle

Kaylaโ€™s Cake (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Valentineโ€™s Day Gift Box featuring rose champagne, raspberry cream, Belgian dark chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, and pistachio raspberry macarons
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Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29) 

  • Tiramisu for Two: Mascarpone cream, espresso coffee, and cocoa garnished with a cocoa heart
  • Scarlett Heart Martini: Rum, peach schnapps, vodka, and cranberry juice with a sugar rim and garnished with a strawberry

Salt & Straw (Available Feb. 1 through 29)

  • The Chocolatiers Series featuring Franโ€™s Chocolates Almond Gold Bar, Cloudforestโ€™s Cocoa Hazelnut Magic Sauce, Dandelionโ€™s Chocolate Nibs & Frangipane, Compartรฉsโ€™ Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, and Exquisito Chocolateโ€™s Passion Fruit Truffles 

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Feb. 13 through 15)

  • Valentineโ€™s Day Package for Two: Enjoy one hour of bowling with shoe rentals for two, one bottle of house wine, two entrees with the choice of Surf & Turf or Chicken Parmesan, and one dessert (Reservations Required)
  • Surf & Turf: 8 oz sirloin steak and six blackened shrimp served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
  • Chicken Parmesan: Linguini pasta with two fried chicken parmesan cutlets topped with marinara sauce and a blanket of shredded mozzarella accompanied with two slices of garlic bread 

Tortilla Joโ€™s (Available Jan. 26 through Feb. 29)

  • Tacos Enamorados: Three tacos filled with New York steak, white Mexican shrimp, queso chihuahua, avocado, pico de gallo, and salsa enamoradita
  • Cupidโ€™s Corazon Margarita for Two: Tequila, pomegranate liqueur, organic margarita mix, and cranberry juice garnished with sugar rim, marshmallows, candy hearts, and a cherry
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Wetzelโ€™s Pretzels (Available Jan. 29 through March 3)

  • Strawberry Funnel Cake Bitz: Original Bitz topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with strawberry sauce 
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Novelty Available Across the Disneyland Resort

  • Polka Dot Valentine Mickey-shaped Balloon Bucket:ย (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at the following locations:
    • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier
    • At Disneyland park: Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Star Trader, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion

Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort Including Marcelineโ€™s Confectionery, Trolley Treats, Bing Bongโ€™s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner (Available Jan. 19 through Feb. 14) 

  • Minnie Strawberry Cheesecake Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Minnie Marshmallow ears, enrobed in strawberry-flavored, pink-colored white chocolate, and red-colored white chocolate drizzle with a graham cracker and strawberry crisp mix, white polka-dotted, pink-colored white chocolate bow, and topped with Valentineโ€™s sprinkles (New) 
  • Mickey Valentineโ€™s Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Mickey marshmallow ears, enrobed in white chocolate, and red sanding sugar embellished with two white M&Mโ€™s (New) 
  • Conversation Heart Cereal Treat: Heart shaped cereal treat dipped in colored white chocolate with colored sanding sugar and white chocolate words (New) 
  • White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in white chocolate and drizzled in pink-colored white chocolate (New) 
  • Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled with pink-colored white chocolate and white chocolate (New)  
  • Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and dark chocolate and drizzled in pink-colored and red-colored white chocolate 
  • Strawberry Mickey Cake Pop: Flat chocolate cake pop with Mickey marshmallow ears and dipped in strawberry-flavored, pink-colored white chocolate and drizzled with red-colored white chocolate 
  • Pink Bow Minnie Cake Pop: Round chocolate cake pop enrobed in milk chocolate and adorned with a white polka-dotted pink-white chocolate bow 
  • Pink Minnie Apple: Granny smith apple dipped in caramel with two Minnie marshmallow ears, enrobed in milk chocolate, pink sanding sugar dress, and white M&Mโ€™s and a white polka-dotted, pink-white chocolate bow. 
  • Pink Minnie Cereal Treat: Cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate with pink sanding sugar, white M&Mโ€™s chocolate candies, and a white polka-dotted, pink-white chocolate bow 

Ready to experience Valentineโ€™s Day at the Disneyland Resort? Contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel and my services are free.

New Details Revealed for Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure

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New Details Revealed for Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure

New details have been revealed for Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure! The new attraction is replacing Splash Mountain and NOLA.com has shared more information about the attraction.

Related – Greenery Added to Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure in the Magic Kingdom

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A NOLA.com reported recently toured Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure with Imagineering executive creative director Ted Robledo.

Robledo kicked off his tour in the queue courtyard of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, featuring new flagstone pathways and a mural by Louisiana artist Malaika Favorite. The two-story barn, a Splash Mountain relic repainted yellow, serves as the backdrop. According to Robledo, this courtyard sets the scene for the adventure, akin to a movie setting where understanding the location is crucial.

The first floor of the barn, accessed by guests in the queue, will host the offices of Tiana’s Foods. The attraction’s backstory reveals that Tiana established the co-op following the events of “The Princess and the Frog.”

Barn-adjacent poles will uphold speakers transmitting a 1920s radio show, featuring reimagined classic New Orleans tunes performed by a group of local musicians handpicked by Grammy winner Terence Blanchard, a New Orleans musician.

Joining forces with Malaika Favorite and Terence Blanchard, Disney enlisted P.J. Morton, Maroon 5’s keyboardist and another New Orleans native. Additionally, the family of the late Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase, who inspired Tiana, is part of this collaborative endeavor.

โ€œThis is our love letter to New Orleans, and in that spirit, art is everywhere,โ€ Robledo said. โ€œThe city as a place is as important as a character. The story reacts to the place. Weโ€™re starting to hint at that in the queue, to try to craft that love letter to New Orleans in every way possible.โ€

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In the loading zone of the attraction, NOLA.com observed cranes lifting Tiana’s Foods crates. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will utilize the identical ride vehicles and track from Splash Mountain. The NOLA reporter had the opportunity to stroll along some sections of the track, highlighting the replacement of all artificial vegetation from Splash Mountain with native Louisiana plants such as cypress trees, marsh grasses, and Spanish moss.

โ€œThis will be where we first see โ€˜the critters,โ€™ as weโ€™re calling them,โ€ Robledo said, referring to the rideโ€™sย new animal band.

Multiple Tiana animatronics are set to engage directly with guests, employing cutting-edge technology akin to the high-tech versions seen in the recent World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland, as noted by NOLA.com. Distinguished by advanced physical faces, these animatronics deviate from the previously favored projected screen faces that were prevalent in Disney a few years ago.

The Disneyland Park iteration of the attraction will feature identical Audio-Animatronics, maintaining consistency across most facets of the experience.

Inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, new additions encompass a duo of stone arches spanning the ride flume. However, certain elements of Splash Mountain’s architecture, such as rocks and boulders, will be retained.

Regarding the removal of the tree from the summit of Splash Mountain, Robledo explained, โ€œWe needed some real estate there to fit the added show magic.โ€

The tour finished just before the climactic scene, previously known as the Laughinโ€™ Place. Robledo said of the surprise scene, โ€œIโ€™ll just say itโ€™s got a lot to do with magic. Itโ€™s a magical moment that happens down there.โ€

Are you looking forward to Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure opening later this year?

If youโ€™d like to plan your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel and my services are free.

Strawberry Festival Returns to Jaleo in Disney Springs

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It’s strawberry season, and Jaleo at Disney Springs is ready to tantalize your taste buds with its annual Festival de Fresas! This exciting event, in collaboration with Central Florida’s cherished Southern Hill Farms, runs from January 29th to February 18th. Head Chef Kristoffer Anderson has meticulously crafted a menu highlighting the sweet and savory flavors of locally-sourced strawberries from Clermont, FL.

Related: Vineyard Vines Store is coming to Disney Springs

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Jaleo’s Festival de Fresas is not just a feast for the palate but also a celebration of culinary creativity. The festival features Spanish-style dishes infused with the freshness of strawberries. Guests can look forward to a zesty strawberry gazpacho, a delicate scallop crudo enhanced with the sweetness of berries, and a classic strawberries and cream dessert with a unique Jaleo twist.

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Adding to the excitement is the avant-garde Cono de Fresa y Queso Mamรก Marisa. This signature Jaleo small bite is a delightful combination of strawberry marmalade and blue cheese, garnished with crumbled pistachios โ€“ a true fusion of flavors.

Related: 5 Disney Springs Stores That Will Help Bring Home The Magic

This year, guests partaking in the Strawberry Festival at Jaleo will receive a special treat โ€“ an exclusive offer for a โ€œU-Pick Strawberriesโ€ experience at Southern Hill Farms. This family-owned 120-acre farm offers a delightful range of u-pick activities, including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and sunflowers, from December to May.

Click here to make your reservations now!


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!

Epcot Model Trains Celebrating Festival of the Arts

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Disney Imagineering is well known for planning and executing immersive theming around the Walt Disney World Resort, with seemingly every details painstakingly considered and implemented. This attention to detail is on display at the Festival of the Arts, with the addition of fun festival theming to the beloved Epcot Model Train display.

Related: Garden Rocks Concert Series Line-up Announced for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

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As you wander around the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase, you can’t miss the enchanting model train display that has been a favorite for years. The intricate setup, featuring tiny towns and landscapes, now boasts an artistic flair. The Festival of the Arts banners, meticulously scaled down to fit this miniature world, add a splash of color and artistry, echoing the larger celebration happening throughout EPCOT.

Related: Full List of Topiaries and Global Gardens Coming to 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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The Festival of the Arts banners will be on display at the model train exhibit throughout the festival season. Don’t miss this unique blend of art and whimsy โ€“ a perfect representation of the magic that Disney Parks are known for. It’s a delightful way to appreciate art in an unexpected and charming form.


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 Mickey Mouse Icon With Hearts Enamel Earrings By BaubleBar Now At shopDisney!

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Mickey Mouse Icon With Hearts Enamel Earrings

New Mickey Mouse Icon With Hearts Enamel Earrings By BaubleBar Now At shopDisney!

This Valentine’s Day add a romantic touch to your style with these Mickey Mouse Icon With Hearts Enamel Earrings by BaubleBar that are now available online at shopDisney for $34.

Related – New Disney Eats Mickey Mouse Icon Earring Set By BaubleBar Now At shopDisney!

These stud earrings featuring a Mickey Mouse icon shape with pink and red hearts with gold details and cubic zirconia accents, so cute! They are a great gift for the Disney fan in your life or to treat yourself and feel the magic and love every time you wear them!

Credit: shopDisney

Adorable Mickey Mouse Acrylic Hooks To Add Magic To Your Room!

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Adorable Mickey Mouse Acrylic Hooks To Add Magic To Your Room!

We are in love with these Mickey Mouse Acrylic Hooks created by TheLittleWhiteBarnCo on Etsy for $6. You can order yours here!

Related – New Minnie Mouse Sequin Polka Dot Loungefly Backpack Available At shopDisney!

These acrylic Mickey Mouse hooks come in different pastel colors and are so subtle and cute. They will help you to organize and display your favorite backpacks or coats while adding some pixie dust to your room.

New Minnie Mouse Sequin Polka Dot Loungefly Backpack Available At shopDisney!

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New Minnie Mouse Sequin Polka Dot Loungefly Backpack Available At shopDisney!

A new chic Minnie Mouse Sequin Polka Dot Loungefly Backpack arrived to shopDisney for $98! A great bag to rock the dots and celebration National Polka Dot Day with our favorite fashionista, Minnie Mouse!

Related – Disney Parks Black Loungefly Backpack Spotted At Magic Kingdom!

This bag features red sequins with white polka dots all around, the exterior pocket features leather hinges and a Minnie Mouse applique. Silver hardware, padded adjustable straps and side slip pockets are other details that make this backpack a must have!

Credit: shopDisney

New Tarot Inspired Jack And Sally Ear Headband Spotted At Walt Disney World!

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New Tarot Inspired Jack And Sally Ear Headband Spotted At Walt Disney World!

What’s this? A new Tarot Inspired Jack And Sally Ear Headband we found at Walt Disney World for $34.99! It’s gorgeous and can be perfect for this Valentine’s Day or to use at any time during the year.

Related – New Disney Eats Mickey Mouse Icon Earring Set By BaubleBar Now At shopDisney!

Tarot Inspired Jack And Sally Ear Headband

The ear headband feature dark blue faux leather ears with an all over pattern of Jack Skellington faces, crescent moons and stars. The bow is made of sparkly black sequins with teal and purple details and feature two tarot cards in the middle, one shows Jack Skellington with “Star-Crossed” at the bottom and the other shows Sally with “Lovers” at the bottom, together they make are star crossed lovers!

You can take a closer look at these Minnie ears in our Instagram post:

Fall in LOVE with these NEW Valentine’s Day Treats at Walt Disney World

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Fall in LOVE with these NEW Valentine’s Day Treats at Walt Disney World

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love, and flavor, take center stage in the culinary world. The talented culinary teams and mixologists at Walt Disney World Resort are infusing their passion into the plate and crafting decadent delights and sips for guests to indulge in on this love-filled celebration on February 14th.

As Cupid’s arrow takes aim, all you need is love and your appetite to partake in the treat fest that Walt Disney World Resort has orchestrated for the occasion. Get ready to embark on a delectable journey and savor the love-infused creations prepared with care and creativity.

Related – New Sโ€™Mores Treats Arrive at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom

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Disney Springs 

Amoretteโ€™s Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available) 

  • Chocolate-covered Strawberries
  • Strawberry Cheesecake 
The Ganachery: Puppy Love Chocolate Piรฑata filled with hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 15), Mickey Chocolate Bites: Milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate (New) (Currently available through Feb. 29), Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square: Strawberry ganache blended with champagne enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (Available Feb. 1 through 18)

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  • Puppy Love Chocolate Piรฑata filled with hazelnut truffle treats and crisp pearls (New) (Available Feb. 1 through 15)
  • Mickey Chocolate Bites: Milk chocolate with caramel crisp pearls, solid 65% dark chocolate custom blend, and solid milk chocolate (New) (Currently available through Feb. 29) 
  • Champagne-Strawberry Ganache Square: Strawberry ganache blended with champagne enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (Available Feb. 1 through 18)
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Jock Lindseyโ€™s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 17) 

  • Berry Lovely: Bacardรญ Dragonberry Rum with orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, watermelon syrup, and splash of soda garnished with a strawberry (New) 

Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available through Feb. 29)

  • Love Potion: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, and whipped cream
  • Cupidโ€™s Bombashake: Strawberry cheesecake shake topped with a cheesecake-filled Bomboloni

Outdoor Vending at West Side โ€“ Landing (Available Feb. 1 through 17)

  • Beautiful Rose: Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau liqueur, rose syrup, lime juice, lemon juice, and red cranberry juice garnished with a lime wedge (New) 
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Disney Resort Hotels 

Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom Lodge 

The Mara (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Zebra Mousse Cake: Amarula mousse and chocolate sponge inspired by the iconic Zebra Domes

Disneyโ€™s Beach Club Resort and Disneyโ€™s Yacht Club Resort 

Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Cupidโ€™s Mousse: Devilโ€™s food cake, vanilla bean mousse, and cherry compote (New) 

Disneyโ€™s BoardWalk 

BoardWalk Deli (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available)

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie: Rich brownie topped with strawberry cheesecake garnished with chocolate whipped cream, pink crisp pearls, and pink chocolate hearts 

Disneyโ€™s Contemporary Resort 

Contempo Cafรฉ (Available Feb. 4 through 29; mobile order available) 

  • Sweet Heart Cookie: Sugar cookie with heart sprinkles topped with cream cheese buttercream, red velvet cake pieces and heart, and a drizzle of dark chocolate (New) 
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Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available)

  • Raspberry Macaron Heart: Macaron filled with raspberry cream and a passion fruit curd (New) 

Disneyโ€™s Old Key West Resort and Disneyโ€™s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa 

Goodโ€™s Food to Go and The Artistโ€™s Palette (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available at The Artistโ€™s Palette only)

  • Love Letter Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with strawberry pastry cream, white chocolate mousse, and buttercream flowers 

Disneyโ€™s Polynesian Village Resort 

Kona Island (Available Feb. 1 through 14)

  • Stitch and Angel Date Night Cupcakes: Vanilla cupcakes with fillings inspired by classic pairings: chocolate and peanut butter mousse filling and peanut butter mousse and jelly filling

Pineapple Lanai (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Valentine Float: DOLE Whip Raspberry with Rosa Regale Sparkling Red topped with raspberries and strawberries
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Disneyโ€™s Riviera Resort 

Le Petit Cafรฉ (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Trois Macarons: Raspberry ganache, strawberry jam, and milk chocolate ganache
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Disneyโ€™s Wilderness Lodge 

Roaring Fork (Available Feb. 1 through 14; mobile order available) 

  • Love Bug Marshmallow: Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie 

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available Feb. 1 through 29; mobile order available) 

  • My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Cupcake:ย Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and heart sprinklesย (Plant-based); Available at the following locations:
    • World Premiere Food Court at Disneyโ€™s All-Star Movies Resort 
    • Intermission Food Court at Disneyโ€™s All-Star Music Resort
    • End Zone Food Court at Disneyโ€™s All-Star Sports Resort
    • Landscape of Flavors at Disneyโ€™s Art of Animation Resort 
    • Centertown Market at Disneyโ€™s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Spyglass Grill at Disneyโ€™s Caribbean Beach Resort
    • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disneyโ€™s Pop Century Resort
    • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans Resort โ€“ Riverside 
    • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disneyโ€™s Port Orleans Resort โ€“ French Quarter
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Magic Kingdom Park 

Sunshine Tree Terrace (Currently available; mobile order available) 

  • I Lava You Float: Fanta Strawberry and passion fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip Orange and topped with popping candy (Plant-based)
Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios, The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 1 through 14): Red Velvet-White Chocolate Mousse atop a chocolate cookie, The Trolley Car Cafรฉ (Available Feb. 1 through 14), Strawberry-Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream

Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios 

The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 1 through 14)

  • Red Velvet-White Chocolate Mousse atop a chocolate cookie

The Trolley Car Cafรฉ (Available Feb. 1 through 14) 

  • Strawberry-Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream 

EPCOT 

Connections Cafรฉ (Available Feb. 14 only)

  • Valentineโ€™s Day Baumkuchen with chocolate and strawberry layers (New) 

Connections Eatery (Available Feb. 9 through 14; mobile order available)  

  • Valentineโ€™s Day Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate garnish (New) 

Le Cellier Steakhouse (Available Feb. 14 only) 

  • Profiterole: Raspberry cheesecake profiterole (New)

Beautiful Disney World Cinderella Castle Ornaments Spotted At Magic Kingdom!

Disney World Cinderella Castle Ornaments
Disney World Cinderella Castle Ornaments

Beautiful Disney World Cinderella Castle Ornaments Spotted At Magic Kingdom!

How cute are these Disney World Cinderella Castle Ornaments? We found them at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom and thought they were perfect to remember your magical vacation for years to come!

Related – Closer Look at the All-New Light Up Figment Popcorn Bucket from the Festival of the Arts

This flat metal ornament features a Mickey Mouse shaped with Cinderella Castle in the middle, fireworks on the ears and Tinker Bell flying above the castle spreading some pixie dust! The Walt Disney World logo can be found at the bottom, and if you turn the ornament around, you will find the Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth and Tree of Life icons in blue shades. So cute! You can get it at retails stores around Disney World for $19.99.

The other ornament we found feature a Mickey Mouse shaped sphere with the Walt Disney World themed park icons inside like Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth and Tree of Life. The ornament sits on a gold base with the Walt Disney World logo in pink, absolutely adorable!

You can take a closer look at these ornaments in our Instagram post:

Ravensburger Offers an Early Glimpse into Disney Lorcana TCG’s 2024 Lineup

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Ravensburger Offers an Early Glimpse into Disney Lorcana TCG’s 2024 Lineup

Today, Ravensburger, a renowned publisher of award-winning board games, premium toys, and puzzles, has revealed a segment of the 2024 Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game series. This includes the introduction of new products, details about competitive events, and announcements regarding Organized Play activations. Ravensburger also disclosed the official on-sale dates for the four sets scheduled to launch throughout the year.

โ€œDisney Lorcanaย TCG has struck a chord with players, collectors and fans around the world and weโ€™re so grateful for the support. It has proven to be a fantastic entry point for first-time TCG players, and we will continue to do everything in our power to make the product available at MSRP pricing,โ€ said Filip Francke, Global Head of Games at Ravensburger.

โ€œAs we move into 2024, we will continue to support our growing and diverse community through new discoveries for collectors, organized play and competitive events for players and new products that help beginning fans take their first steps into trading card games. Weโ€™re only just getting started, but consumer feedback and industry data supports our belief that this game will be around for a very long time.โ€

Related: Disneyโ€™s Lorcana Into the Inklands Coming in 2024

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The Disney Lorcana TCG is rolling out a fresh standalone product known as Disney Lorcana TCG Gateway, a step-by-step learn-as-you-play experience crafted to gently guide newcomers into the game and TCG scene. This ultimate beginner’s introduction to Disney Lorcana TCG comes complete with everything for two players to dive right in: two 30-card basic Disney Lorcana TCG decks, a game board for two players with character standees, rulebooks, playerโ€™s guides, and extra cards that players earn to enhance their decks as they grasp card types and gameplay.

After navigating through Gateway, players will have constructed two standard Disney Lorcana TCG decks ready for play with friends. Gateway hits the shelves on August 9, 2024, at a retail price of $24.99 USD. It’s a two-player game suitable for ages 8 and up.

Exciting news awaits seasoned players in 2024 with regard to competitive and organized play events. Ravensburger is set to kick off an official competitive circuit in North America and Europe come May 2024, known as Disney Lorcana Challenge.

These events commence at a regional level, allowing players to vie for spots in the North American and European Championships. Top performers will secure invites to the World Championship scheduled for early 2025. The top four players from each event will qualify for their respective regional Championships.

Additional details include:

  • North American and European Championship events are in the works for the 2024 Holiday season. Players can qualify by participating in regional Challenge Events, with an additional opportunity to qualify at the event itself.
  • The 2025 World Championship will be an invite-only competition held at a larger open event.

Stay tuned for more information on the Disney Lorcana TCG full event schedule, registration, rules, prize cards, and other prize details, to be revealed on the Disney Lorcana TCG official site (disneylorcana.com) this March.

At the local level, Ravensburger will also debut a new type of in-store Organized Play event โ€“ Set Championships โ€“ starting in April 2024, after the release of theย Into the Inklandsย set. Selectย Disney Lorcanaย TCG Organized Playโ€“approved locations may host anย Into the Inklandsย Championship, which includes a unique Enchantedย Stitch โ€“ Rock Starย Promo card that is only available as a prize at theย Into the Inklandsย Championships.

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The top two players at the event can also win a playmat featuring the newย Stitch โ€“ Rock Starย artwork. Details for how retailers can host anย Into the Inklandsย Championship will come in late February 2024.

Disney Lorcana

Finally, Ravensburger previously announced plans to release four sets per year. Disney Lorcana TCG fans can mark their calendars with the following official on-sale dates: 

  • Into the Inklands 
    February 23, 2024, at local game stores, Disney Parks; March 8, 2024, at mass retail and shopDisney. 
  • To Be Announced (May 2024) 
    May 17, 2024, at local game stores, Disney Parks; May 31, 2024, at mass retail and shopDisney. 
  • To Be Announced (August 2024) 
    August 9, 2024, at local game stores, Disney Parks; August 23, 2024, at mass retail and shopDisney. 
  • To Be Announced (November 2024) 
    November 15, 2024, at local game stores, Disney Parks; November 29, 2024, at mass retail and shopDisney. 

With new entry level products, support for hardcore gamers and prizes for Local Retailers, the future of Lorcana is looking better than ever. Stay tuned for more updates on Into the Inklands including exclusive card art and gameplay announcements along with future updates on our favorite game of 2024. What characters are you excited to see more of in “Into the Inklands”? Let us know your favorite card in a comment.