The 2023 holiday season officially kicks off on November 24, 2023, at Universal Studios Hollywood, and lasts through January 1, 2024. Universal Studios Hollywood has announced some of their exclusive holiday menu items and the return of the Grinch popcorn bucket. Grinch Popcorn Bucket Dumpit to Crumpit Treat A mix of marshmallows, snack mix, fruity … Read more
The Dapper Dans barbershop quartet at Magic Kingdom are now in their red holiday outfits for performances on Main Street, U.S.A. Holiday Dapper Dans Instead of each Dapper Dan wearing a different color, they are now all wearing a red and white pinstriped vest and solid red pants, with green arm bands, bowties, and sprigs … Read more
Between shopping at the Emporium and picking up treats at the Main Street Confectionery, Magic Kingdom guests can enjoy the story of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” thanks to diorama window displays on the street. “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” Window Displays The dioramas have returned to the Emporium windows on Main Street, U.S.A. Each window features a different … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has released their 2023 holiday menus for both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, including several returning items. Universal’s Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing Hop on Pop Various Carts Croissant Moon Bakery Universal Studios Florida Battery Park Yule Enjoy make it a combo by adding savory butternut squash soup (GS, … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has released the 2023 menu for the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, which will be held at Confisco Grille this year. Bookings for the character breakfast opened a month ago. It is available on most days from November 17 through December 29. Bookings are available for times … Read more
For years, Universal Studios Florida has hidden ornaments honoring their retired attractions in their holiday decorations. Guests can search for Easter eggs like the “Back to the Future” DeLorean, “Jaws” shark, Rosie the Robot from “The Jetsons,” Ghostbusters slime, and more throughout Universal Studios Florida. Universal Islands of Adventure has never followed this tradition — until … Read more
“World of Color – Season of Light,” the holiday version of “World of Color,” has returned to Disney California Adventure for the 2023 holiday season, which kicked off on November 10. The show will be performed at 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. each night through January 7, 2024. World of Color – Season of Light … Read more
One of the entertainment offerings at Disney Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Holiday Fiesta en la Calle. The festival takes over Commissary Lane outside ABC Commissary and features live musicians playing Latin holiday music. Holiday Fiesta en la Calle Near Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, an area has been set up for a live … Read more
The popular Merry Menagerie puppet experience has returned to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the winter and with it comes new merchandise. The new ornaments, magnet, and apparel items can be found at Island Mercantile, usually on outdoor merchandise displays near where the puppets roam. Merry Menagerie Snowflake Ornament – $19.99 This flat … Read more
A new character has arrived at Disney Springs for the 2023 holiday season. Douglas Fir is a talking and moving tree that can be seen roaming Disney Springs, visiting his distant relatives at the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. Douglas Fir Talking Tree Character Douglas is a relatively small tree with just some green lights … Read more
A new Holiday Popcorn Bucket is available at select locations in Disneyland Resort for the 2023 holiday season. You can find the Holiday Popcorn Bucket at these locations: The bucket includes regular popcorn. There is a limit of 10 per person, per transaction. Holiday Popcorn Bucket – $12.75 The bucket features various characters celebrating the … Read more
“A Christmas Fantasy Parade” has returned to Disneyland with a few updates. You’ll be able to catch this seasonal parade traveling from “it’s a small world” down Main Street, U.S.A. at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. every day through January 7, 2024. We caught the first 3:30 p.m. performance of the season, but note that … Read more
The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll has returned with a new “Wish” tree, an updated Disney Cruise Line display for the Disney Treasure, a new Disney Vacation Club tree, and an updated Annual Passholder tree. The themed trees can be found all throughout Disney Springs, and guests who complete a Tree Stroll map get a … Read more
It’s Christmastime once more, which means “it’s a small world” has reopened as “it’s a small world” Holiday in Disneyland Park. The attraction closed to receive its holiday overlay on October 23. “it’s a small world” Holiday A “Happy holidays!” sign has been added above the standard “it’s a small world” sign. The clock face … Read more
Exclusive event merchandise will be available at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and general holiday merchandise will be available at Disney Jollywood Nights this winter. In the My Disney Experience app, Walt Disney World announced the merchandise shopping locations for both special events. Special Event Merchandise at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry … Read more
Jingle Cruise, Jingle Cruise, jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a no-horse open boat! The Jungle Cruise holiday overlay is back for the 2023 holiday season at Magic Kingdom. Jingle Cruise 2023 Garlands and Christmas lights are wrapped around the Jungle Cruise sign, which has an “i” placed over … Read more