This Figment Plush Keychain flew into Epcot and just like that it flew away again. The demand for this keychain is high, so if you happen to see it during your next visit to Epcot, you better get it!
It’s adorable! It features Figment’s head with embroidered details and 3D horns, it also comes with a purple plastic clip so you can hang it on your bag, jeans, keys or any other place you want.
Signage has been installed on eet by Maneet Chauhan, opening soon at Disney Springs!
Disney Springs is inching closer to yet another restaurant opening. eet by Maneet Chauhan, opening soon in the Marketplace neighborhood, has reached a construction milestone-signage has been installed on the buildings exterior!
eet by Maneet Chauhan was expected to open in November 2023, but given the fact there are so few days left in the month it appears December is a more realistic target month. The brainchild of James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan, in partnership with her husband and hospitality entrepreneur Vivek Deora, “Eet” will offer a modern and fun take on Indian cuisine.
Disney springs veterans will recognize eet’s location as the former home of Wolfgang Puck Express. The resteraunt is anticipated to be a a quick-service restaurant, offering guests an opportunity to explore authentic Indian dishes in a fast and casual setting.
An official opening date for eet by Maneet Chauhan has not yet been announced.
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We caught up to the wandering Christmas Tree that has been roaming around Disney Springs
Disney Springs, like the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort, is decked out for the holiday season. The Christmas Tree Stroll is a popular annual event that is a central component of the holiday decorations and showcases a stunning collection of intricately decorated Christmas trees. The concept of the Christmas Tree Stroll is taking on a whole new meaning this year, as one of the Christmas Trees is actually participating in the ‘stroll’ this year: a fun wandering Christmas Tree!
The tree can be found wandering around at random points throughout the day, although it is more fun to experience after sundown since it is adorned with Christmas lights. The tree, known as ‘Douglas Fir’, roams around Disney Springs interacting with guests. The tree does not contain any ornaments, but the lights are super cute. Douglas continuously moves about Disney Springs so catching up to him takes a bit of luck.
Have you had a chance to interact with Douglas Fir at Disney Springs? Let us know all about it in the comments!
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The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is all decorated for the holidays! Christmas trees, poinsettias, gifts, toy soldiers, lights, garland, and more now adorn the buildings, restaurants, and planters in the shopping and dining district.
Christmas trees have been placed in the planters and decorated with beautiful holiday ornaments! Some trees have all blue ornaments while others have all red. A few are adorned with blue and silver ornaments. Festive red poinsettias join other flowers in the planters as well. There’s also a snowman or two in Downtown Disney!
Along with the trees and ornaments, you’ll see nutcrackers and toy soldiers included in the decorations! They’re joined by large gifts and candy canes as well.
Along with the festive decorations, guests can enjoy snowfall in Downtown Disney for the first time ever! It’s a wonderful time to visit the Disneyland Resort.
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Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate with Twix is Refreshing Treat for Chocolate Lovers
A new chocolate treat is available at Epcot during Festival of the Holidays! The Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate with Twix is a tasty, refreshing treat that chocolate lovers won’t want to miss.
You’ll find this festive treat at Holiday Hearth Desserts in the Odyssey Pavilion. It is Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate with TWIX® Cookie bar pieces and Whipped Cream. It’s only available during the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.
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Aerial overview of World Celebration in EPCOT Shows Construction Almost Complete
Epcot has been undergoing construction for a long time now. Recently, X (Twitter) user @bioreconstruct shared an aerial view of World Celebration and we can see it’s almost complete!
The unveiling of World Celebration marks the culmination of EPCOT’s extensive revitalization, concluding the park’s multi-year transformation. This comprehensive renovation introduced various attractions, such as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion at World Showcase (2021), Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery (2022), and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in World Nature (October).
Scheduled to open later this year, World Celebration will feature CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, and Dreamers Point. Notably, the Walt the Dreamer statue will grace the neighborhood, positioned on a staircase behind Spaceship Earth. Although the statue seemingly made its debut at EPCOT in October, Walt Disney World Resort began offering depictions of it as merchandise in mid-September.
Aerial overview of World Celebration this morning. A small amount of fence recently moved inward at bottom right. pic.twitter.com/fFsOOfeyQK
Scheduled for unveiling before the year’s end, World Celebration seems to be making steady progress when viewed from above. While the aerial perspective may not reveal details about building interiors and specific advancements, the overall image is encouraging, suggesting that the project is well on its way to completion.
Credit: @bioreconstruct
@bioreconstruct also shared a look at a small amount of the new concrete design in World Celebration. A temporary wall has been moved back to reveal part of the pavement to guests.
A small amount of the new World Celebration pavement recently revealed. Compare to aerial in first Post this Thread. pic.twitter.com/8t2ZUg9HE8
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Holiday Gingerbread House Returns to Grand Californian Hotel
Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa at the Disneyland Resort is all decked out for the holidays! The holiday gingerbread house has also returned to the lobby for the special season.
Every year, the culinary team at Disney’s Grand Californian creates a gingerbread house in the shape of the hotel! This year, the house looks like it’s made from all kinds of sweets and treats. There are cupcake trees in the front, the walkway is lined with chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls line the fireplace, dipped pretzel rods hold up the roof, and so much more!
Chip and Dale can be seen decorating one of the Christmas trees in the front of the gingerbread house. A wreath and stockings hang above the fireplace.
The back of the house is decorated as well! Another wreath hangs on the back and a pile of treats is waiting for Santa from Chip & Dale.
Next to the Grand Gingerbread House is a sign detailing the house and sharing some fun facts. The structure measures 7 feet tall and 12 feet wide and the wooden infrastructure weighs 700 pounds! There are also 25 hidden Mickeys you can find throughout the design.
The recipe for the gingerbread house is as follows:
Be sure to stop by Disney’s Grand Californian to see the gingerbread house this holiday season!
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We had an AMAZING time at the Grinch Character Breakfast at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure
Greetings fellow Who’s and Grinch fans! Recently my family and I were able to experience a truly memorable experience at Universal Orlando Resort: the Grinch Character Breakfast at Islands of Adventure. I have compiled all of the details from this amazing experience and have them ready for you!
Our adventure began with a simple QR code – our golden ticket to this festive feast. If you are in possession of one of these codes, note this is NOT your ticket to the event but rather a code that allows you to print your tickets! You will need these tickets in hand to give to your server, so be sure to print them at one of the ticket kiosks at the entry to the park. Tip for early birds: there’s a dedicated entrance to the left of the main Islands of Adventure gate that will allow you to access the park for breakfast before the official park opening.
Hosted at Confisco Grille, the breakfast ambiance was cheerfully festive, though not as immersive as the previous venue at Circus McGurkus Cafe. The décor subtly nodded to the Grinch’s Mount Crumpit, adding a nice touch to our experience.
Now, let’s talk food! The breakfast wasn’t a buffet this year, but the options were delightful. We indulged in Cindy-Lou waffles (crispy and tasty), Mayor Augustus’ Biscuits and Gravy (the gravy was a standout), and the Grinch’s Green Eggs and Ham (a classic done right).
The shared platter of fresh pastries and fruit added a sweet start, while the cookies served as a delightful finish – the Max cookies were quite good dipped in coffee, and the sugar cookies were outstanding!
While waiting for our breakfast, the Who’s kept us entertained, and yes, the Grinch himself made a dramatic entrance, storming through the restaurant and letting us know how much he did NOT appreciate all of the caroling.
The grand finale of our morning was meeting the Grinch himself. In a room adjacent to the dining area, each family had a special moment with the green curmudgeon. We even brought an Onion as a gift, which he proclaimed as the first onion of Christmas!
Breakfast with the Grinch at Universal Orlando is a whimsical, delightful way to start your day. Although it wasn’t a buffet this year, the changes in format and location seemed necessary for a smoother experience (for those of you who were not able to experience Grinchmas last year, the check-in line for the event at Circus McGurkus Cafe made navigating around Suess Landing very difficult).
This event is not just about the food; the interaction with the Grinch without needing to wait in a 2-hour-plus line was well worth the price of admission, and the breakfast was a great bonus! If you’re planning a holiday visit to Universal Orlando Resort, be sure to print your tickets and prepare for an unforgettable encounter with the Grinch!
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Mickey & Friends Debut New Holiday Outfits at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As the holiday season unfolds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Mickey and his friends are donning their festive costumes for character meet-and-greets in the park. Mickey and Minnie have been given a festive twist to their typical adventurers’ attire. Mickey swaps his usual tan button-down shirt for a bright red top, accessorizing with a holiday themed scarf and mistletoe on his hat. While Minnie’s outfit retains its essence, she adds a printed red scarf and incorporates an adorable red holiday bow into her hat.
Daisy Duck is ready to strike a pose and greet her guests in DinoLand U.S.A., just outside of Cretaceous Trail at Daisy’s Design Studio. Daisy’s outfit is a delightful blend of dinosaur-inspired elements and vibrant reds and greens. Meanwhile, her pal Donald Duck can be found under the Donald’s Dino-Bash welcome Center awning in DinoLand U.S.A. Similar to Daisy, Donald’s ensemble draws inspiration from the Jurassic era, complete with a stylish holiday inspired hat.
Situated on the Upper Cretaceous Trail in DinoLand U.S.A., you’ll find the two adorable little rascals, Chip and Dale sporting their signature dinosaur onesies, but with an added touch holiday flair. From the looks of it, these mischievous brothers got tangled up in holiday lights while decorating the tree!
We love all the holiday outfits our favorite Disney pals are debuting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Which festive ensemble do you like best? Head on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom soon for photos with your favorite Disney pal!
Sally Heart Shaped Loungefly Backpack Available At Amazon!
How fun and adorable is this Sally Heart Shaped Loungefly Backpack? It’s available at Amazon for $86 and is perfect for any occasion, specially Valentine’s Day next year! We are definitely adding this one to our Christmas wish list.
The backpack is heart shaped with an all over pattern inspired in Sally’s dress with the different pieces of fabric in different colors and patterns. The front pocket is light pink with a “lace” trim and Sally artwork. We love it!
This new Hulk Nutcracker Figure is absolutely smashing! We found it at the Creations Shop in Epcot for $64.99, but wait, if you go to shopDisney right now, you will find it for a special price of $45.49!
Hulk has been reimagined as a nutcracker wearing a snuggly knit hat and scarf in dark red and gray colors because you know, Super heroes like to be cozy too! It’s made of wood and features a base that says “Hulk Smash” in green letters.
You can take a closer look at this figure in our Instagram post:
Festive Epcot Festival Of The Holidays Ornament To Add To Your Tree This Year!
What better way to remember to your visit to Epcot this year when with this Epcot Festival Of The Holidays Ornament you can find at the park for $19.99!
The ornament is gorgeous! Is Mickey shaped with the Epcot Festival of the Holidays 2023 logo in blue and gold and an all over pattern of World Showcase icons pattern. The back is plain gold, as well as, the ribbon to hang it on your tree!
You can take a closer look at this ornament in our Instagram post:
