Disney+ App Earns 2.3 Million Downloads Worldwide During Christmas Holiday

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With a pandemic keeping many movie theaters closed, Disney+ saw a significant bump in app downloads over the Christmas holiday. According to Bloomberg‘s Christopher Palmeri, the streaming service had 2.3 million downloads worldwide, an increase of 28% from the previous weekend, as reported by market research firm Sensor Tower. Earlier this month, Disney announced that … Read more

Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort To Be Closed on Christmas Day

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According to Disneyland Resort’s calendar, Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street will not be open on Christmas day. The calendar lists no hours for December 25, 2020. Hours for the surrounding days are normal. Dining locations at both Downtown Disney District and the recently reopened Buena Vista Street had to close earlier this week … Read more

PHOTOS: New 30% Off Discount Now Available on Most Holiday Merchandise at the Magic Kingdom

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Most holiday merchandise at Magic Kingdom is now 30% off! The sale specifically includes headwear, apparel, tabletop, plush, and toys. We found the sale being advertised throughout the Emporium on Main Street U.S.A., where most holiday merchandise is available. We also saw the sale in Uptown Jewelers across the street. Check out our posts below … Read more

REVIEW: NEW White Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Pops With Flavor

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Guests staying at or visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are in for a real treat this holiday season. A new Peppermint Holiday Cupcake is available at Capt. Cook’s, the resort’s quick service dining location. Read on for our review! White Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Cupcake – $5.99 Chocolate Cupcake with White Chocolate Peppermint Filling From when … Read more

El Capitan Theatre Offering Custom Holiday Marquee Messages, Disney Parks Popcorn Bucket Bundles, and More for “Winter Cheer” Promotion

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The Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre may currently be closed, but it is doing what it can to help fans celebrate the holidays. The El Capitan Theatre is offering personalized holiday messages on its marquee. The historic theatre is also shipping its Concessions To-Go items and streaming movie trivia. All options are part of the the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition Holiday 2020 Boxed Pins, Nightmare Before Christmas Celebrate Today Pin, and “I Collect” Muppets Pin Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Several new limited edition pins have arrived in time for the holidays at Walt Disney World. Mystery Gift Box Pins – LE 3000 – $17.99 These gift boxes include one of four revealed pins and one of four mystery pins. The four revealed pins to choose from feature Aladdin, Stitch, Pascal, and Tinker Bell. Set … Read more

New Disney Parks Holiday Playlist Now Streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and More

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It’s officially that time of year! Disney has curated a new seasonal playlist for the holidays. They previously released a playlist for Halloween, but this new collection of songs is sure to get you in the Yuletide spirit. As the snowiest Disney franchise, the playlist includes plenty of Frozen songs from both films and Olaf’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Crowds Swell During First Weekend of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays brings new merchandise, new experiences, new food, and larger crowds. The Festival, which began November 27, appears to be popular. We noticed crowds gathered in all corners of EPCOT. The area around Spaceship Earth was abuzz with activity. The attraction’s queue extended outside despite the posted … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Winnie the Pooh Gets Dressed Up For Christmas at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Winnie the Pooh has been making distanced appearances at EPCOT since the park reopened in July. Now, Winnie the Pooh is all dressed up for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. He’s wearing a bedazzled Santa hat that matches his red shirt. He was carrying some jingle bells and had a giant … Read more

REVIEW: Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar “Sticks the Landing” with NEW Alcoholic Milk and Cookies and More Seasonal Surprise Hits at Disney Springs

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Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar is back at Disney Springs, and not only does it come with special decorations, but they’re offering new items exclusive to the season. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights! Mistletoe Mule – $14.00 The Mistletoe Mule is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime juice and passionfruit, topped with … Read more

REVIEWS: We Tried Every New Limited-Time Holiday Treat at Magic Kingdom in 2020

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The holidays have come to Walt Disney World, which means plenty of new and returning seasonal food items are now available. Here’s our list of all the new holiday treats now available at Magic Kingdom, with links to our reviews. “An Orange Bird Christmas” White Chocolate Mousse – $5.99 The icon of Sunshine Tree Terrace, … Read more

“Frozen” Arendelle Castle Yule Log Returning to Disney+ with Updates For Christmas 2020

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There’s just something about sitting in front of a cozy fireplace. Don’t have a fireplace? Disney+ has it covered with a new Arendelle Castle Yule Log. The Frozen themed virtual yule log was first introduced in 2019. According to a listing on the Google Play site, this year brings some changes to the yule log … Read more

PHOTOS: “Holidays Are The Sweetest” With Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort is all dressed up for Christmas. Though there is no gingerbread house display this year, you can still find plenty of holiday touches throughout the resort. Upon arriving, you’ll see garland draped around the porte cochere. Small trees can be found throughout the lobby area. More garland with gold ribbon hangs at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Merry and Bright Nights” Premieres at Living with the Land in EPCOT

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After weeks of preparation and decoration, the holiday lights are officially bringing their glow to Living with the Land at EPCOT in the “Merry and Bright Nights” holiday overlay. For the second consecutive year, the futuristic greenhouse has been decked out for the season with Christmas lights that don’t reveal their full beauty until the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Tour Around the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival (With a Performance by Members of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra)

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The holiday spirit is in the air, even at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Kissimmee, which has transformed into the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival! We took a tour of this special seasonal offering and all the magic it contains. As we arrived, we saw that one of the buildings was strung up in lights, while … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Japan November 2020 (Holiday Decor Everywhere, Hot Butterbeer Returns, Low Wait Times, and MORE!)

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It’s the happy Christmas season here at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, so we figured we’d take another loop around the park and soak up the spirit of the holiday season! So without further ado, let’s see how they celebrate Christmas in Osaka! Outside the park, banners featuring beloved USJ friends like Snoopy, Elmo, and … Read more