It may only be November, but Disney believes it’s never too early to begin your 2018 holiday celebration. Disneyland itself has erupted with a wealth of specialty holiday food and festivities. We’ve got the holiday lowdown on all that’s going on from November 9 through January 6, at Disneyland. First, for your convenience, an overall … Read more
Disney is taking the time to update all of their resort merchandise this year, a process that began with most of the deluxe resorts and is now spreading everywhere. We recently brought you a look at numerous new lines (including the Polynesian, Contemporary, Boardwalk, and Art of Animation, and Beach Club Resorts) and now it’s time … Read more
Disneyland has become the go-to source for celebratory festivals, and they put on quite the spread in doing so. From New Years Eve to Dia de los Muertos, for food, features, and decorative indulgence, Disney Parks cannot be outdone. Fresh off the exceptional, if extended, Halloween Time extravaganza, Disney California Adventure now plunges headlong into … Read more
A specialty hot dog from a quick service restaurant may not be the crowning procurement of your Disneyland Resort visit. Considering what Disney is prone to release as one of their limited-time offerings, perhaps it ought to be. Guests of Disneyland’s Halloween Time festivities, who doubted the wisdom and allure of the Refreshment Corner Halloween Hot Dog learned … Read more
Disney is taking the time to update all of their resort merchandise this year, a process that began with most of the deluxe resorts and is now spreading everywhere. We recently brought you a look at numerous new lines (including the Polynesian, Contemporary, Boardwalk, and Art of Animation Resorts) and now it’s time to take … Read more
Festival of Holidays has returned to Disney California Adventure, in nearly all its splendor. Oh, it’s wonderful already, mind you, but with the soft opening, before the official November 9 unveiling, there are a number of expected issues. I’m not here to criticize, but if your festival boasts Micheladas, and you aren’t pouring them at the outset, … Read more
Merry Mashups is another Festival of Holidays food and beverage booth that you should consider trying on your holiday trip to DCA. The Festival of Holidays celebration runs from November through January 8th. The food items are solid, though not ground breaking. They are as follows: Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish ($7.75) We … Read more
Gaston’s Tavern at the Magic Kingdom is now serving a holiday version of their trademark cinnamon roll for the Christmas season. Holiday Cinnamon Roll ($5.29) The holiday cinnamon roll is the same price as the regular and just adds some red icing to the exiting white. It’s extra sweet, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing … Read more
During a special preview tonight, we got our first look at the 2018 Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, returning for its 3rd year. The trail will be open to all guests daily starting tomorrow from 11am to 11pm. I have monorails around my tree at home, but they’re on the ground. Minnie Mouse made a … Read more
New for the Flurry of Fun this holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a selection of sweet treats at Fairfax Fare on Sunset Boulevard. Guests will find three alcoholic hot chocolates for sale in a flight, as well as a new Strawberry Mint Creme dessert. Hot Cocoa Flight ($12.00) As pictured, there’s a Hot … Read more
As part of the Flurry of Fun, Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a few special desserts… While not new for this year, the Olaf cupcake changed in presentation a bit… For thoughts on this cupcake, check out our original review. For thoughts on the Frozen Hot Coco, you’ll want to go here. Now, … Read more
The Flurry of Fun began early at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today with at the arrival of decorations, as well as a number of specialty food items for the season. Below, we cover everything you’ll find at Rosie’s All-American Cafe and Catalina Eddie’s in the Sunset Ranch Market on Sunset Boulevard. Winterberry Margarita ($12.75) Silver Patrón … Read more
Ahead of the November 8th debut of the Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, decorations can now be found all around Toy Story Land, celebrating its very first holiday season in operation. We don’t think this is all of them, but it seems to be most. Highlights include oversized cranberry-and-popcorn garland, a holiday card “selfie” … Read more
Cinderella, her Prince and the Fairy Godmother have returned for the annual gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The display features the trio in front of Cinderella Castle, with Mary Blair-style accents from “it’s a small world” filling in the background. As always, a selection of specialty treats are available at the display, including a … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Hooray for Preferred Parking Work continues on the new bus loops for the park at a feverish pace. Luckily temperatures have finally cooled down, but the sooner this temporary bus loop is behind us, the better. Foliage and pavement is all already in place, … Read more
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park November 8th, and this year Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up a special game card inspired by Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room on party nights. In case you’re new to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game, guests can team up … Read more