November 6th was the official kick-off of all things Holiday at Walt Disney World Resort, and we were invited to a special media preview when we spotted a new white Christmas tree popcorn bucket in Magic Kingdom!
Last years version was green and only featured Mickey with a present on the front. This year it features Mickey and Minnie holding candy canes in front of a creamy white Christmas tree.
The tree is decorated with tear drop shaped lights and popcorn garland as you can see below:
After you get over the cuteness of Mickey dressed as Santa you’ll notice that the tree also lights up! There are 4 modes: only the star, the whole tree, and star and the tree, and a flashing mode.
Who’s planning on adding this popcorn bucket to their collection? The straps are removable making it easy to add your Holiday display.
The holiday season is fast approaching and today a guest favorite holiday offering – Jingle Cruise – has returned to Magic Kingdom Park.
Jingle Cruise is again themed as if the Skippers are homesick for the holidays and to add cheer, they decorated the attraction queue and boathouse with homemade decorations, gifts and items from back home.
Many fans of the festive overlay to the classic attraction have already taken to the internet to share the transformation as you can see in the post below:
Boats have temporarily been renamed with holiday monikers and the Skippers are armed with seasonal jokes. (Listen carefully in the queue, too – you may hear a holiday-themed radio broadcast playing in the background).
Disney World has just announced that it will be offering extended hours for Guests to experience the magic this holiday season at all four of its theme parks.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Disney World has made several adjustments to its normal holiday plans over the past several months. While the park may not be holding its normal Christmas celebrations, it will have extended hours during the Christmas season.
According to the Disney World website, the Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. from the beginning of December until the week of Christmas. Starting on Sunday, Dec. 20, the Magic Kingdom will be open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
These hours will continue until Dec. 30. On New Year’s Eve, the park is still listed as being open only from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom will also have extended hours. Similarly to the Magic Kingdom, these extended hours appear to end on New Year’s Eve.
Disney World also has the hours for the first full week of January listed on its website. The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Epcot from noon until 8 p.m., Hollywood Studios from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and the Animal Kingdom will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Disney has announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Because these events typically draw large crowds, a reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020 at Disney World and we have an update on some of the festive experiences coming your way!
Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks at The Most Magical Place on Earth, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences.
When night falls at Magic Kingdom Park, projection effects will transform Cinderella Castle with a kaleidoscope of designs, including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. The iconic castle will provide the perfect colorful background for guests seeking a magical holiday portrait. Take a look at the video below:
Highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will begin Nov. 27. Holiday kitchens will return around the World Showcase promenade, offering favorite dishes such as Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing at the American Holiday Table.
Other highlights for the upcoming holiday season at Walt Disney World include:
At Magic Kingdom, characters synonymous with the season – including gingerbread men and elves – will join Disney characters in cavalcades through the park. On Main Street, U.S.A., toy soldiers will march with the Main Street Philharmonic as they bring musical cheer for all to hear.
Favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday finest will appear in festive flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holiday promenades at EPCOT and merry motorcades at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Minnie Mouse will host a yuletide dining experience at Hollywood & Vine, inviting some of her best pals – including Santa Goofy – to join the fun.
Inside World ShowPlace at EPCOT, JOYFUL! will take guests on a musical journey of holiday music, while Voices of Liberty will use their eight-part harmonies to share songs of the season at the America Gardens Theatre.
Elaborately decorated Christmas trees will spring up throughout Disney Springs, and a magical snowfall will occur within Town Center, West Side and The Landing. In addition, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar will transform into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar with delightful décor and a limited-time menu of festive favorites.
Disney resort hotels will deck their halls for the holidays, including iconic Christmas trees in lobbies and other festive flourishes.
Santa Claus will wave to guests as he makes pop-up appearances at each park, as well as Disney Springs. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for example, he will sail down Discovery River on a special flotilla.
Halloween is right around the corner and “you won’t believe your eyes” when you see some of the awesome decorations coming from Home Depot. The company is now is selling a 10.5 foot Oogie Boogie Halloween Inflatable.
The Oogie Boogie inflatable lights up with bright, energy-efficient LEDs. It also self-inflates in seconds for easy setup. Luckily, it also deflates and it stores easily at home.
Take a closer look below at the massive decoration that will be filling your dreams to the brim with fright:
In honor of Independence Day, Disney Parks is revisiting an unforgettable night of magic at the Walt Disney World Resort for a special virtual viewing of their spectacular Fourth of July fireworks.
For tonight’s viewing, prepare for patriotism at its finest as Disney takes you back to 2018 to experience a night of breathtaking fireworks orchestrated to festive, toe-tapping melodies.
Take a look at the video below to watch as the sky above the iconic Cinderella Castle illuminates with colorful, bright and sparkling fireworks.
Last holiday season Baby Yoda was a phenomenon and merchandise was scarce, but this year there are more options including the first ever Baby Yoda chistmas decorations and they are now available for pre-order.
The character, named simply “The Child” in the new Disney+ series, made a surprise appearance toward the end of the first episode. “Star Wars” fans went wild for the adorable creature, calling it “Baby Yoda” due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic character Yoda.
It appears that “Baby Yoda” from The Mandalorian is peeking out of this adorable Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Print 19-Inch Stocking with Cuff. There are also snowflakes, a celestial background, and a white faux-fur cuff bearing the Star Wars logo. The stocking is made of polyester and hangs from a silver loop. Order yours now, for “this is the Way!”
Add some precious cargo to your holiday decorating with this Christmas tree ornament featuring the mysterious Force-sensitive alien known only as the Child. Fans of the Disney+ original series The Mandalorian will love this ornament that features the mysterious fan-favorite character, often referred to as Baby Yoda, in his hovering pram transport.
Based on the popular TV series The Mandalorian, this delightful Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child 19-Inch Stocking with Cuff is made of polyester and hangs from a green loop.
There’s more to this little fellow than meets the eye! Crafted of wood solid, wood composite, and resin, this Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child 9 1/2-Inch Nutcracker presents The Child, aka Baby Yoda, standing on a red base decorated with snowflakes and a gold-colored nameplate displaying his moniker.
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are now on sale! As we reported earlier this week, the dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party were leaked from a UK site. Well, they are now on sale in the US and we have details on pricing.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is chance for Disney lovers of all ages to dress up as your favorite character and celebrate the season. There is free trick-or-treating, special character meet and greets, a unique Halloween parade, a spooky castle show featuring all your favorite villains, and a special fireworks show nightly.
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to greet favorite Disney characters (some of them wearing Halloween costumes of their own!), go trick-or-treating throughout the park, dance the night away at the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jan and enjoy popular attractions with a special Halloween twist, including Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Mad Tea Party. Take a look below for dates and pricing:
Party Dates:
August 13th, 18th, 21st, 25th, and 28th
September 1st, 4th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 29th
Prices range from $85 for adults and $80 for children ages 3-9, up to $125 for adults and $120 for children on non-Halloween nights. On Halloween and November 1st the price jumps up to $149 for adults and $144 for children.
So, make sure you contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations to get your tickets early. Buying early saves you up to $10 per ticket, and most party nights in October sell out fast!
I don’t know about you, but I just love a good Villain. So, in honor of that, we’ve gathered up a collection of Disney gifts perfect for your Villainous Valentine.
Zales Enchanted Disney Villains Evil Queen Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Zales Enchanted Disney Villains Jafar Diamond Snake Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Zales has an entire collection of fine jewelry dedicated to the villain in your life. There are rings, earrings, and a necklace to add a little sparkle to her bad side! Prices range for $149.99 to $3499.99. You can see the whole collection here.
Whether it’s a party where a baby need to be cursed, or a poisonous apple that needs to be delivered, we all know that Villains like to be on time! Citizen, that iconic watch company, has two gorgeously subtly but darkly sinister timepieces to choose from. Both watches are inscribed on the case back. Maleficent says, “Mistress of all Evil,” and Ursala says, “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” You’ll find these and more Disney watches here.
Does your true love need a way to carry all their spell ingredients on their next adventure through the haunted forest? In that case, Hot Topic has you covered with these two Loungefly bags. The Maleficent satchel is debossed with a scene of Prince Philip battling Maleficent in her dragon form. The mini backpack is made of a soft red velvet and the gold heart on the front is engraved with “Evil Queen.”
If you and your Valentine are more into experiences, then I would highly recommend attending Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park. This separate ticketed event takes place on select nights February 7th – July 10th, 2020. You’ll have the Magic Kingdom as your playground for an additional 3 hours after the park closes to guests. Enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, photo ops, and park entry as early as 7:00 PM. Ice cream novelties, popcorn and select bottled beverages are all included with your event admission. There’s also an After Hours exclusive parade called the Villains’ Cursed Caravan which happens twice a night where Maleficent – the fire-breathing dragon – slinks through the park.
If you’re interested in booking the Villains After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom park contact Kimberly with Enchanted Kingdom Vacations. Check her out here. And Happy Valentine’s Day my nefarious friends!
The season of love is nearly upon us and Roseshire X Disney have teamed so you can send sweetheart special Disney themed roses for Valentine’s Day and just in case you like to wait until the last minute they offer 1 day delivery.
But these aren’t just ordinary roses. The Eyes For You package inparticluar features Mickey & Minnie Mouse with red Forever Roses that will last 1-2 years without water!
And this magical offering showcases many more collaborative designs with Disney as well. From your favorite Disney princesses to The Nightmare Before Christmas, they have something for everyone! Take a look at some of the amazing options below:
Prices range from $79 to $205 depending on which character bae loves best. This the perfect gift or decor, whether for yourself or that special someone!
