VIDEO: Celebrate Christmas with Friends from Peanuts, Sesame Street, and Hello Kitty in “Happy Christmas Street Party” at Universal Studios Japan

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It’s the holiday season once more at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has come up with a few creative ways to hold entertainment while keeping a proper social distance. We saw it during Halloween with the new Monsters de Dance show, and now the park is featuring friends from all over Universal Studios Japan … Read more

PHOTOS: “Madagascar” Favorites Debut in “Universal’s Holiday Character Celebration” at Universal Studios Florida

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First we saw Shrek and his friends in a “Holiday Character Celebration” at Universal Studios Florida. Now characters from DreamWorks Madagascar have joined in the holiday fun! We saw some of our favorites dressed in their holiday best! Alex, Melman, and Gloria are thrilled to welcome in the holidays! Gloria is wearing a wreath. She … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Shrek and His Fairy Tale Friends Appear in “Universal’s Holiday Character Celebration” at Universal Studios Florida

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Shrek, Fiona, and a few of their friends have just arrived from Far, Far Away to star in Universal’s Holiday Character Celebration at Universal Studios Florida. A parade float is led by the Three Blind Mice and townspeople, who end up dancing on stage. The fun starts with the Big Bad Wolf leading townspeople. Christmas … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious NEW Bourbon Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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Join us at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa for a delicious new dessert. This bourbon pumpkin cheesecake at The Artist’s Palette may not technically be a holiday treat, but it’s perfect for fall. Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake – $5.49 Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Bourbon Sour Cream Topping and Toasted Pecans This treat is delicious! … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the First-Ever Holiday Tribute Store, Featuring “The Grinch” and “Harry Potter” Themed Rooms, Christmas Treats, and More at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Orlando Resort’s first-ever Holiday Tribute Store opened today at Universal Studios Florida. We already got a sneak peek of it yesterday, thanks to a new video from Universal, but now we’re taking an in-depth look at all the features and easter eggs. We got our first look at the nutcracker entrance facade a week … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Peppermint Mocha Snowman and Gingerbread Holiday Ornament Doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnut at Universal Orlando CityWalk

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There are a lot of exciting holiday offerings and events coming to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend. Amidst the excitement, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on these new holiday doughnuts from Voodoo Doughnut at CityWalk. There are three new doughnuts: two snowman doughnuts and a … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the Holiday Decorations and Stunning Pacific Northwest Inspired Christmas Tree at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for 2020

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Christmas is fast approaching as we round out the second week of November. Walt Disney World resorts have begun to put up their Christmas decorations, starting with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. As a reminder, last year’s popular Gingerbread Cabin (featuring Humphrey the Bear!) will not be returning this year due to social distancing requirements across Walt … Read more

REVIEW: New Sugar and Spice Christmas Churros with Eggnog are Everything Nice at Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney World guests can get their fill of holiday-themed treats this year. At Magic Kingdom, we’ve had our ups and downs when it comes to churros, so we were interested to try the new Sugar and Spice Churros. The churros also come with eggnog and can be found at a snack cart near Cinderella … Read more

REVIEW: New Christmas “Fa La La La” Funnel Cake is Jolly Good at the Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom is offering up tons of holiday-themed treats this year. We’ve already tried Christmas churros, tacos, and cupcakes. Now we’re trying the Fa La La La Funnel Cake Fa La La La Funnel Cake – $7.99 Powdered Sugar Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping, Whipped Cream, and Holiday Sprinkles This funnel cake was fresh and … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney Parks x BaubleBar Collection Christmas Earrings and Necklace Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Decorations aren’t the only things that sparkle during the Christmas holiday. A new series of Christmas jewelry featuring Disney designs has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. We previewed the Disney Parks x BaubleBar Christmas collection in an earlier post. Now the festive holiday jewelry collection is available to guests. The Disney Parks x … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Goofy Leads His Own Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom

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While Tropical Storm Eta continues to rain down on Florida, the Disney characters are still celebrating Christmas in rainy day versions of their cavalcades at Magic Kingdom. We caught Santa Claus on the omnibus earlier today before Goofy took over for his own Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade. Goofy is joined by Max and Clarabelle Cow, … Read more

REVIEW: New “Minnie’s Merry Cherry Sundae” is Not-So-Merry at the Magic Kingdom

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We’re loving all the new holiday treats now available at Walt Disney World. In Magic Kingdom, the newest ice cream creation is Minnie’s Merry Cherry Sundae at Storybook Treats. Minnie’s Merry Cherry Sundae – $6.49 Cherry and Vanilla Swirl Soft-serve, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, Holiday Sprinkles, and a Chocolate Minnie Bow While we’re used to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tropical Storm Eta Brings First Rainy Day Christmas Cavalcade of the Season at Magic Kingdom

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With Tropical Storm Eta currently raining over central Florida, Magic Kingdom, unfortunately, couldn’t put on all of their 2020 holiday cavalcades today. But inclement weather can’t stop Santa Claus. He and his elves still made their way around Magic Kingdom in a rainy day version of their Christmas cavalcade. Watch our video of the Rain … Read more

REVIEW: New “Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree” Macaron Treat is a Sophisticated Surprise at the Magic Kingdom

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Belle and her friends have whipped up a new Christmas tree—we mean treat. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree is one of many new holiday treats now available at Walt Disney World. This stack of macarons is being sold at Gaston’s Tavern. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree – $5.49 Almond Macarons layered with Cranberry-Orange Filling The almond-flavored macarons … Read more

REVIEW: New “Yuletide Wishes” Yule Log Cake is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream Come True at the Magic Kingdom

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Everyone gather around the yule log and try this new Christmas-themed treat from Magic Kingdom. “Yuletide Wishes” is the perfect treat for anyone who wishes for chocolate this Christmas. “Yuletide Wishes” – $4.99 Chocolate Cake filled with Chocolate Mousse and covered in Chocolate Ganache The cake is super moist and gooey, like a cake pop. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Snowman Holiday 2020 Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! We may not get real snow at Walt Disney World, but we can still celebrate winter in style with this snow-covered holiday collection from Dooney & Bourke featuring a Mickey snowman. The collection is available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. There was a bit of … Read more