REVIEW: A Rained Out Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party at PizzeRizzo Makes The Nice List in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s safe to say that this year, the main stars of the holidays at the parks were Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which celebrated its first-ever park-wide Christmas, and of course, the Magic Kingdom, where Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party debuted not only new attraction holiday overlays, but an all-new fireworks show as well. But over in …
REVIEW: New Gingerbread Sundae at Storybook Treats in the Magic Kingdom is Absolutely Phenomenal
Staff Writer
The Magic Kingdom is looking beautiful with all of the holiday decorations lining down Main Street USA, you’ve just watched the Holly Jolly Trolley Show and you’re craving a festive treat that also needs to cool you off in the blazing Florida sun? Look no further than the new Gingerbread Sundae! Gingerbread Sundae – $6.49 …
REVIEW: The New Peppermint Bark Churro is a Hot Mess at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Peppermint seems to be the craze at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the holidays this year. With multiple peppermint dessert offerings, we thought it would be challenging to compare them to each other. Turns out that it really wasn’t, because it was pretty clear which dessert comes in last. Let us introduce to you the hot …
REVIEW: Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake and Snickerdoodle Cold Brew at Hungry Bear Restaurant – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Ali
The holidays are in full swing around Disneyland Park and the Hungry Bear Restaurant is getting into the spirit with a pumpkin spice cheesecake funnel cake and a snickerdoodle cold brew. Snickerdoodle Cold Brew – $5.99 Who doesn’t want a giant cookie plopped right into their cold brew? The cold brew itself was a classic …
REVIEW: New Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich is a Delicious Dino-Sized Treat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Season eatings! Holiday snacks have landed in Walt Disney World, so it’s time to put your stretchy pants on. Today, we were at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try the new Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich. Say that three times fast! You’ll find this colossal-sized treat at Dino-Bite Snacks in Dinoland U.S.A. Now let’s get snacking! …
PHOTOS: DinoLand U.S.A. Gets Decked Out For Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Earlier this week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Donald’s Dino-Bash to catch our friends in their best holiday attire. So we of course, had to check out what holiday cheer DinoLand U.S.A. had to deliver at nightfall. Our dinosaur friend who was finally covered in lights from head to tail was sparkling all …
REVIEW: New Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a Holiday Dream Come True
Staff Writer
If you’ve ever wanted to know what Christmas in a cone tasted like, we have found out and it is amazing! You’ll have to trek to the far away land of Asia in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to find this tasty treat. If you make the journey, we promise that it will be worth it! The …
REVIEW: New Toffee-Flavored Churro – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Park, and there there are enough churros to decorate a Christmas tree. This year, the churro cart in Tomorrowland is offering a Toffee-Flavored Churro, with add-on chocolate-almond or chocolate dipping sauces available. Let’s dive in and check it out! Toffee-Flavored Churro – $5.75 (Side of Chocolate or Chocolate Almond …
REVIEW: Green Alien Holiday Macaron, Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza and Alpha Broccolius Parfait at Alien Pizza Planet – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
OooooOOOOOOOhhh! Some new holiday food items have landed at Alien Pizza Planet, including the Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza and Alpha Broccolius Parfait! Are they out of this world? Let’s find out! Bruschetta Poultrium Pizza (Tender chunks of chicken, house-made bruschetta, and assorted cheeses with spiced marinara sauce) – $8.99 per slice, $43.99 for a whole pie …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Believe… in Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular Returns with the Help of the Cast of Frozen 2 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The sun has set, but before the holiday fun at Disneyland is finished for the day, the nighttime fireworks spectacular “Believe… in Holiday Magic” has returned for 201, and we have a look at this year’s edition of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort staple! There was a special treat for the opening night of …
REVIEW: Christmas Cherry Pistachio Float with Cold Hot Chocolate from Aloha Isle Refreshments is a Red & Green Holiday Nightmare
Annie Wilson
The Magic Kingdom has debuted a very large list of new food and beverage items just in time for the holiday season. Some of these new offerings can be found all day, while other specialty offerings are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Aloha Isle Refreshments has added a new Cherry Pistachio Float to …
PHOTOS: Holiday Mule and “Frostbite” Specialty Alcoholic Drinks Bring Christmas Cheer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Season’s greetings from the Hollywood that never was and will always be! A flurry of fun has floated its way into Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it’s not just for the kids. As a part of the special holiday offerings, two new alcoholic beverages are available at the outdoor bars throughout the park. Let’s check out …
PHOTOS: Olaf’s Chocolate Marshmallow Verrine Is So Good It’s Worth Melting For at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
It truly is a marshmallow world in the winter at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In light of everything Frozen 2 hitting Walt Disney World, we would expect nothing less than to see some treat offerings inspired by the most well known residents of Arendelle. Our favorite snowman Olaf has a new wintry dessert just in time for …
REVIEW: Santa’s Cookies and Milk Churro – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Park, and there are churros galore at the park. This year, the churro cart near Casey Jr. is offering Santa’s Cookies & Milk Churro, an artisan churro rolled in cookie butter sugar and served with sweet milk dipped sauce. Is this churro naughty or nice? Let’s find out! Santa’s …
REVIEW: Holiday Blondie, Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone and More Bring the Holidays to Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking for a sweet holiday treet, Backlot Express offers three items just for the season: a Holiday Blondie, a Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone, and Goofy’s Hot Chocolate Not Hot Chocolate Verrine. But are these desserts stars, or should they be on the cutting room floor? Let’s see what the critics think! Holiday Blondie – …
PHOTOS: New Yoda “Star Wars” Lightsaber MagicBand Lands in Stores at Walt Disney World
Star Wars fans can rejoice as a new Yoda MagicBand has been made available at Walt Disney World. This green MagicBand is presented on special Star Wars packaging and features an intense-looking Yoda ready to guide you on your adventures. The Star Wars packaging in itself is very cool with designs from the movies adorning the …
PHOTOS: Matterhorn Bobsled and Abominable Snowman Funko Pop Vinyl Roars Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
The latest Disney attraction to get the Funko Pop treatment can now be found at Disney Springs. The Matterhorn Bobsled and Abominable Snowman Funko figurine has arrived at the Disney’s Pin Traders store. The box packaging features an infographic on the side detailing the history of Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. The figurine features the Abominable Snowman …
REVIEW: Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log and Christmas Cake at Plaza Inn – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The holidays are in full swing at Disneyland Park, and Plaza Inn is getting in on the fun with a Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log and a Christmas Cake! These items are only available from November 8th, 2019 to January 6th, 2020. Here is a quick look at the holiday menu at Plaza Inn. Raspberry Mascarpone …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “World of Color – Season of Light” Returns for 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
After being absent last year, “World of Color – Season of Light” has made its triumphant return to Disney California Adventure for 2019! Over 120 characters from 30 Disney/Pixar films help celebrate the season and what makes the holidays so special. Let’s haul out the holly and take a look at one of our favorite …
REVIEW: Caramel and Coconut Churro – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Park, and we’re enjoying all the seasonal churros the park has to offer. This year, the churro carts at Town Square and near Sleeping Beauty Castle are offering a caramel and coconut churro! Let’s take a bite out of the holidays and see what we think of it! Caramel …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected For New Meet and Greet Inside ImageWorks at the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
While there haven’t been any construction walls inside ImageWorks at the Imagination! Pavilion since the opening of the Wreck-It Ralph meet and greet back in February, it appears that some new walls have appeared ahead of a potential new meet and greet coming to the pavilion. Rest assured that Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope are still …
PHOTOS: Limited Release “Lady and the Tramp” MagicBand Scampers into Walt Disney World
A limited release Lady and the Tramp MagicBand has made its way into stores at Walt Disney World, just in time for the live action film debuting on Disney+. Cute art of Lady and Tramp and their puppies is set on a blue background and is a really well-designed MagicBand. Scamp, Annette, Collette, and Danielle (the …
REVIEW: Holiday Cookie Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies is the Perfect Icy Treat at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has officially started and it’s time to celebrate the holidays with some snacks! The Holiday Cookie Sundae and the Holiday Cookie Milkshake are now available from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland. These seasonal offerings are now available all day from the Magic Kingdom, so you don’t need to be …
REVIEW: Deck the Halls Frozen Eggnog Not The Brightest Bulb on the Christmas Tree at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
The holidays are in full swing here at the Magic Kingdom with new Christmas treats around every corner. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland has a new frozen eggnog on the menu. Deck the Halls is frozen eggnog topped by whipped cream, confetti sprinkles, and a white chocolate bulb. It might not look anything like …
REVIEW: Olaf’s Frozen Hot Cocoa Cake from the Main Street Bakery is a Chocolate and Marshmallow Dream at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
With so many new sweet treats around the Magic Kingdom, it can be a bit overwhelming. Olaf’s Frozen Hot Cocoa Cake is a beautifully layered dessert from the Main Street Bakery that is perfect for the holiday season. It’s a chocolate and marshmallow lovers dream and can be found all day long on Main Street, …
REVIEW: New Santa Mickey Waffle Sundae at Sleepy Hollow Is a Delicious, Messy Magic Kingdom Treat
Staff Writer
With the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season being tonight that can only mean one thing… holiday-themed treats! Our first point on the agenda of the day when visiting the Magic Kingdom this morning was to pick up the new Santa Mickey Waffle Sundae. Santa Mickey Waffle Sundae – $7.79 Available to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade Splashes in the Season at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019
Matthew Soberman
“I’m dreaming of a wet Christmas…” It may have been a rainy night for the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2019, but it didn’t seem to dampen the holiday spirit. In lieu of the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (and to keep a lot of paying attendees happy), the Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet Santa During His Holiday Visit to Redwood Creek in Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Santa’s coming to town… actually, Santa Claus is in town! His reindeer landed him right here at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure. Now, let’s meet the big guy and share our list with him. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is decked out for the season, though perhaps not as intensely as Villains …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” Light up the Sky at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019
Shannen Ace
This holiday season, Minnie Mouse is taking the reigns and hosting her own fireworks show during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks features medleys of classic holiday songs, including “Joy to the World”, “Deck the Halls”, “Up on the House Top”, and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” And we were there …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Space Mountain Holiday Edition Blasts Off at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019
Matthew Soberman
The holiday season has reached the far edges of the galaxy, and even Space Mountain is getting in on the yuletide fun. The beloved attraction has been gifted a holiday overlay exclusively for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The ride promises “a trippy jaunt through the cosmos, filled with dazzling lighting and high-energy …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Overlay is No Joke at the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom
The crew at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor is putting some “Ha Ha Ha” in their “Ho Ho Ho,” with a new show for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. That was the description of the overlay that Disney gave us earlier this year, so it was nice to finally see …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
¡Hola, amigos! The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party has returned for its seventh straight year to Disney California Adventure for the 2019 Disney Festival of Holidays. The Three Caballeros, Donald Duck, Panchito, and José Carioca, host a holiday party at Paradise Gardens Park complete with mariachi and samba musicians, folklórico dancers, and 12-foot-tall mojiganga puppets designed …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland’s 2019 “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade Is Here!
Alicia
Cue the toy soldiers and trumpets, it’s the first night of Disneyland’s “A Christmas Fantasy” parade! A staple in the park since 1995, we welcomed back this parade with open arms, ready to soak up the holiday cheer! The parade opens with our favorite ballerina and teddy bear welcoming us to a Christmas fantasy, and …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Show Lights Up The Night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Festive cheer has taken over Disney’s Animal Kingdom leaving no stone, or tree, left behind. The Tree of Life awoke this evening for the first time in the holiday season to bring us wintry tales set to a heart-warming holiday-themed musical score. We couldn’t wait to see what this iconic centerpiece had in store for …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sunset Seasons Greetings Holiday Projection Show Returns for 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Alicia
We’ve had a blast celebrating the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. Of course, no visit during this time of the year to the park is complete without a viewing of Sunset Seasons Greetings. With short videos featuring Mickey and Minnie, Toy Story, the Swedish Chef, and Olaf this show is sure to put …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Holiday Overlay Speeds into Tomorrowland Speedway
‘Tis the season and the Tomorrowland Speedway in the Magic Kingdom is getting into the mood with an all-new overlay. We posted about this overlay earlier this year and have been monitoring the decorations that have been added in the past few weeks. Here’s what the track looks like from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover: …
VIDEO: Disney Parks Releases Special Sneak Peek at New Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Debuting Tonight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Starting tonight, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will introduce its biggest holiday celebration in the park’s two-decade history, with festive offerings available for guests to enjoy day and night! One of the most anticipated holiday offerings are the new holiday Tree of Life awakenings. As the sun sets, the Tree of Life will awaken with a series …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 Merchandise (with Prices) at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, it’s time for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise, and we’re ready to deck the halls and our closets with all of the latest Spirit Jerseys, pins, and housewares. Let’s check out the full collection and get our list started for Santa Mickey. Mickey’s Very …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 MagicBand Released at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll be dashing through the parks in a one horse open sleigh with the new Limited Edition Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 MagicBand to arrive at the Magic Kingdom. A party exclusive, we found it at the newly reopened and renovated Star Traders in Tomorrowland, which also has a bunch of other party merchandise …
PHOTOS: Star Traders Debuts New Name, Store Signage, and Interior After Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Back in October, we noticed that the iconic Mickey signs had been removed from the exterior of Mickey’s Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom. The store had been undergoing refurbishment since September, and so far, we’ve seen the interior pipes get a layer of silver paint, as well as the removal of the Stitch City …
