Katie Francis 
The holiday season is here at Disneyland, and while the limited time offerings at Hungry Bear Restaurant aren’t festive in appearance, they should not be missed. We tried both the Spicy BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger and the Loaded Zero Bowl. Spicy BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger – $13.49 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty served with Applewood Smoked Bacon, … Read more
A series of Disney Parks Little Golden Books are being released, but you can also collect all five in a new set coming May 2022. The set is available for pre-order now. Disney Parks Little Golden Book Library – $29.95 The collection includes “The Haunted Mansion,” “it’s a small world,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Space Mountain,” and … Read more
A new Disney Parks Designer Collection ear headband is coming to the parks and shopDisney on Monday, November 15. The ear headband is designed by Vera Wang in a bridal style. The black velvet ears are topped with a large white silk bow and organza. The ears are each feature hand-sewn beading and crystals. It … Read more
Star Wars fans will want to hurry over to Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom to “bring home the bounty” with a new bracelet from Pandora. This limited time “The Mandalorian” Pandora bracelet with two charms is only available for ten days! ‘The Mandalorian’ Pandora Bracelet – $175 The double black leather bracelet features a … Read more
A new Spirit Jersey Mickey ear headband resembling a holiday sweater is now available at the Magic Kingdom. We found it in the Emporium. Spirit Jersey Mickey Ear Headband – $39.99 The headband and one of the ears are red and white plaid, while the other ear is white and green. The white ear features Santa … Read more
Yesterday, we picked up the silver Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube to ring in the holiday season at Disneyland, and tonight we discovered the gold version. Gold Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube – $4.99
After its absence last year due to COVID-19, the Merry Menagerie performers have finally returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the holiday season! This delightful experience features multiple life-size, artisan sculpted puppets brought to life by their performers as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun. First Set The show opens with the birds … Read more
The 2021 Holiday Tribute Store has opened a day early at Universal Studios Florida. Join us for a full photo and video walkthrough tour! This year’s tribute store features four themed rooms. We enter through a barn façade into what appears to be Santa’s office. Santa is preparing for the big day. An empty glass … Read more
Life Day celebrations are in full swing on Batuu! We landed at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland to check out the festivities. Over at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Pork Broth Noodles – $15.49 Angel Hair Pasta with Bok Choy, Mushrooms, Roasted Pork and Yuzu-Tomato Compote in a Pesto-Tonkotsu Broth A hearty, hot … Read more
For all the kids and kids-at-heart, a new Happy Holidays “Toy Story” popcorn bucket has just arrived at Disney California Adventure. Happy Holidays “Toy Story” Popcorn Bucket – $25 Woody and Buzz are perched on a block stack spelling out “Happy Holidays.” The lanyard matches with red, green, and white alphabet blocks. Buzz places the … Read more
Happy Disney+ Day from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In addition to special character sightings, guests could also catch a special Disney+ Day Cavalcade. The cavalcade stepped off, led by two Cast Members bearing a Disney+ Day banner. Tiana, in her flapper dress, was close behind. Tiana was followed by Russell and Dug from “Up” plus Sulley … Read more
New to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland this year are special Life Day foods and beverages for the holiday season. We tried the offerings at Oga’s Cantina earlier, and now we journeyed over to Kat Saka’s Kettle for the Potato Hand Pie and Black Sesame Macaron. Potato Hand Pie – $6.79 Tikka Masala-spiced with … Read more
Bright suns and happy Life Day! The celebrations have begun at Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland. Oga’s Cantina is offering two Life Day specials: the Tarkenian Nightflower cocktail and Kaadu Pork Belly Slider Skewer. Oga’s Cantina was packed. If you are uncomfortable with being shoulder-to-shoulder with maskless guests, you may want to avoid the cantina. … Read more
For the first time in forever (well, since last year), Olaf has brought his holiday finale to “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration.” Olaf, Anna, and Elsa ring in the season. Olaf wishes everyone a “happy merry holly jolly season’s greetings” in a special musical number. Elsa brings snow (and snoap) … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios rolled out the blue carpet for Disney+ Day today, and one of the special offerings is rare character sightings around the park. Let’s take a look at who we found today. “Up” Characters On the lawn near The Hollywood Brown Derby, we spotted Russell, Carl, and Dug from “Up.” Darth Vader and … Read more
Happy Holidays from Disneyland! While enjoying the festive sights, we ventured over to Tomorrowland to try the new Pink Coconut Churro with chocolate marshmallow crème dipping sauce. Pink Coconut Churro – $6.75 Pink Coconut Churro with chocolate marshmallow crème dipping sauce It just tastes like a slightly sweeter regular churro, but at least it takes … Read more