Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald, Daisy, and Scrooge McDuck Sail in on Donald’s Dino Bash Festive Flotilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is ready for Christmas, which means new Festive Flotillas featuring our favorite Disney characters dressed up for the holidays. We already spotted Chip, Dale, and Goofy. Now take a look at Donald and Daisy as they sail around Discovery River in Donald’s Dino Bash Festive Flotilla. Donald and Daisy are dressed up … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Announces More Holiday Offerings Including New Holiday Character Celebration, Holiday Treat Trail, and Tribute Store

November 6, 2020

We’ve already spotted signs of the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, including Christmas decorations in Diagon Alley and the Christmas Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Universal has now announced even more holiday offerings coming to the resort in the coming weeks. Get in the spirit with Holiday shows and decorations in both lands of … Read more

REVIEW: New Autumn Tree of Life Pumpkin Spice Cupcake at Disney's Animal Kingdom

November 6, 2020

Any fan of Walt Disney World’s cupcakes is going to want to try this epic new Tree of Life cupcake now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The cupcake is Fall-themed, with autumn leaf sprinkles and fondant pumpkins. A Tree of Life chocolate piece tops the cupcake. The cake is very moist and dense. The pumpkin … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Princesses Appear in Christmas Dresses for the New Royal Holiday Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom

November 6, 2020

The Royal Princess Processional has received a Christmas upgrade. The Disney Princesses (and the Fairy Godmother) are now surrounded with holiday decorations, and some even have special holiday outfits. Merida now has a cape and a sprig of holly in her hair. Trees have been added to the gazebo float that Tiana and Belle ride … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Green Mickey Jingle Bell Sipper Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

A new version of Walt Disney World’s Mickey jingle bell sipper has arrived for the 2020 holidays. This year’s sipper is a shiny Christmas tree green. The sipper is available at Anaheim Produce at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is decked out for Christmas. The strap is covered in candy cane stripes, holly, and a Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Drives Through Disney's Hollywood Studios in Style for the Merry Christmas Motorcade 2020

November 6, 2020

After sailing through Disney’s Animal Kingdom on his own sleigh-themed boat, Santa Claus has made his way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a special Christmas motorcade. The motorcade is led by elves dancing with presents and streamers. Santa and his elves drive down Hollywood Boulevard before turning around Echo Lake. Santa is in his own … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jiminy Cricket Makes a Special Appearance for Christmas 2020 at the Magic Kingdom

November 6, 2020

Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio has made a rare appearance at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom for the beginning of Christmas celebrations. Jiminy stepped out onto the Village Haus balcony to wave at guests in the courtyard below. He was celebrating Christmas with a sprig of holly in his hat. Watch our video of Jiminy … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Goofy’s Scrumptious Cavalcade Debuts at the Magic Kingdom for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

Goofy is leading his own cavalcade for Christmas 2020 at Magic Kingdom. Goofy’s Scrumptious Cavalcade also includes Max, Clarabelle Cow, and some delicious-looking treats. Max is driving his own gingerbread car, while Goofy is behind him on a gingerbread house float. Gingerbread men and dancers follow them, before Clarabelle Cow goes by in her moving bakery. Watch … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey's Holiday Cavalcade Debuts for Christmas 2020 at Magic Kingdom

November 6, 2020

Mickey and friends are appearing on the Main Street, U.S.A. train station for Christmas 2020, but they’re also appearing in new cavalcades! We caught Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade as it rounded the hub in front of Cinderella Castle. Watch our video of Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade below.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Sails Into Disney's Animal Kingdom in NEW Festive Flotilla for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

Santa Claus is coming to town! In fact, he’s already arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where he’s making his way around Discovery River in his own Festive Flotilla. Santa’s boat is decorated to look like a sleigh, with beautiful paint on the sides and white reindeer reminiscent of other Animal Kingdom decorations themed to last … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Muppets Make a Surprise Return to the Magic Kingdom for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

It’s been over a year since “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” came to an end, but the Muppets are back at Magic Kingdom greeting guests for Christmas this year! The Muppets are appearing in their old Liberty Square home, which is now decorated with Christmas banners. Different Muppet characters are appearing at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Dapper Dans Perform Holiday Songs at the Magic Kingdom for Christmas 2020

November 6, 2020

The Dapper Dans are now appearing on the Main Street, U.S.A. Holiday Trolley in candy cane pinstripes, singing classic holiday songs for Magic Kingdom guests. Watch our video of the Dapper Dans singing holiday songs below, and make sure to check out our post about other characters appearing at Magic Kingdom for Christmas.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Goofy and Reindeer Chip & Dale Jingle Through the Jungle in NEW Festive Flotilla for Christmas 2020 at Disney's Animal Kingdom

November 6, 2020

All of our favorite Disney characters are appearing around Walt Disney World in Christmas outfits as the holidays arrive. Chip, Dale, and Goofy are sailing around Discovery River in their own Festive Flotilla. Chip and Dale are in their Donald’s Dino Bash outfits, with the addition of some fun antlers on their heads. Goofy is … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/5/20): Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Vehicles, Buena Vista Street Reopening Date, Universal Orlando Resort's Christmas Tribute Store, and More

November 5, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, November 5, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Christmas MagicBands, Shirts, and Magnet Now Available at Walt Disney World

November 5, 2020

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can treat themselves this holiday season with a new Christmas MagicBand, as well as shirts and more, now available at the Annual Passholder pop-up shop in EPCOT. Christmas MagicBand – $29.99 This green MagicBand features Mickey in a classic Passholder magnet design, with the addition of Christmas lights. Christmas Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Norway Pavilion World Showcase MagicBand Debuts at EPCOT

November 5, 2020

The Norway Pavilion at EPCOT has its own new limited edition MagicBand featuring Mickey Mouse. Mickey is skiing off a mountain on both the box and the MagicBand itself. This is a limited edition of 1,000, so grab it while you still can. The MagicBand is $34.99 and available at the Fjording in EPCOT’s Norway … Read more