There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for sugar fans during the winter holidays, with six spots for ogling amazing gingerbread creations: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and the Liberty Inn at American Adventure at Epcot.
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Download the Disney Theme Park Merchandise Holiday Guide
As a child, I spent hours poring over catalogs while making my holiday wish lists for Santa Claus. That childhood memory sparked a new digital guide that we created for the holidays. Our goal was to present the “must have” gifts found at Disney Parks in both California and Florida using mostly photographs.
Black Friday Deals at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and while some people are prepping for the big turkey dinner others are prepping for the big shopping day: Black Friday. Here at the Disneyland Resort, we’ve got some great deals for you Black Friday warriors! Don’t miss these specials:
Just in time for Thanksgiving – Turkey Leg Rice Krispies Treats
Arriving just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the consumables team at Disney Theme Park Merchandise has introduced a Rice Krispies treat that is shaped like an iconic turkey leg found at Disney Parks.
In 1934 Mickey Debuts in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The ad read, “See gigantic balloons designed by none other than Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse himself!” It was New York City 1934, and Mickey Mouse was about to make his grand debut in the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade (now Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade).
Disneyland Resort Engages in National Family Volunteer Day
Last Saturday, Disney VoluntEARS celebrated National Family Volunteer Day by helping assemble 26,341 food boxes at the Orange County Food Bank for local seniors in need this holiday season.
D23 Events Go Coast to Coast and Park to Park
From Walt’s boyhood hometown to an animation celebration, D23—Disney’s official fan club—is making 2012 a fan-tastic year with more unique immersive experiences than ever before – events we know passionate Disney enthusiasts will enjoy.
Disney Cruise Line Earns Several Accolades
It’s been a great week for Disney Cruise Line. Over the past few days we have been recognized with several reputable awards. We know our crew delivers an outstanding experience at sea, and we’re equally proud of those behind the scenes whose hard work has brought forth many “firsts” and innovations in the cruise industry.
Toy Story Land Officially Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland
Today, our friends at Hong Kong Disneyland are making history with the official grand opening of Toy Story Land. It’s a new Toy Story-themed area with a bunch of fun main attractions like RC Racer, Slinky Dog Spin and Toy Soldier Parachute Drop. And you can experience the feeling of being shrunk to the size of a toy in Andy’s backyard to play with your favorite Toy Story friends.
First Tree Planted in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland Expansion
Check out this fun photo from our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering. The team recently brought a little life into the New Fantasyland area at Magic Kingdom Park by planting the first tree.
Engage in Goofy’s Gift Exchange on Facebook
Today Disney announced an early holiday treat for Facebook users – it’s Goofy’s Gift Exchange, a truly one-of-a-kind holiday game inspired by their parks and characters. The game, accessible at www.GoofysGiftExchange.com, allows you to become a Disney character, add holiday decorations to your virtual door and exchange Disney Parks-themed gifts
Disney Cruise Line Delivers Books to Children in The Bahamas
Watching children squeal with delight as they see Mickey Mouse, many for the first time, is an experience that never gets old. Recently, Captain Mickey Mouse teamed up with Disney VoluntEARS to surprise and delight students in the community surrounding Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. The group visited schools to
International Dragon Boat Festival at Walt Disney World Resort
The International Dragon Boat Festival is today at Walt Disney World Resort, but don’t let the name fool you. There aren’t any fire-breathing dragons involved. Just some really long and funky-looking boats with dragon heads and tails being rowed feverishly by 20, plus a drummer and a guide. It sounds
NEW! Halloween Merchandise at Disney Parks
Cody Reynolds, Senior Character Artist with Disney Design Group was responsible for bringing this year’s Halloween art to life and to our parks. Inspired by comic books, this years designs show a playful (and frightful) side of the “fab five” we al know and love. The reusable bags, themed plush,
