Category: Holidays

Tickets Now On Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s annual Halloween spook-tacular is a frightfully fun evening filled with trick-or-treat thrills ‘n’ chills at Magic Kingdom park. Well, Polish those pumpkins and plan your costume because tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

This year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will transform Magic Kingdom Park into a spook-tacular celebration for a total of 36 nights! This year they have added two additional nights to the event, extending it to Nov. 1.

Take a look at the dates for 2019 below:
- August 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
- October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
- November 1
Returning to the event will be spooky fun for everyone, including devilish Halloween décor, special entertainment such as fireworks, a parade and character greetings, as well as trick-or-treating throughout the park! In addition, you’ll have access to dozens of popular attractions and may even encounter some bewitching surprises along the way.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $79. To buy tickets, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

We will share more details of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – as well as on sale dates to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – soon, so keep checking back for updates.
January 15, 2019
Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

It’s New Year’s Eve and the clock is quickly counting down to 2019. If you’re looking for fireworks to ring in the New Year with then you no one does fireworks better that Disney. You can watch the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks display right from the comfort of your own home and we will be streaming it right here on Disney Dorks live from Magic Kingdom.

The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place New Year’s Eve at 11:45 p.m. on December 31 complete with a special countdown at 11:59:50 and continuing on for another 5 minutes to commence 2019 and you can watch it below.

They will begin the countdown to 2019 with a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park. You won’t want to miss this so don’t be late.

Where in the world are you watch the show from? Tell us in the comments section below.

December 31, 2018
Top Toys for the Holidays from ShopDisney.com
If you’re making a list for Santa and looking for some great Disney gift ideas, then ShopDisney.com is the place to find this year’s must-have items. From classic Disney Princesses to heroes from a galaxy far, far away, their list includes something for everyone and you can find some of the best options below.
Disney Parks Holiday Train Set
Created especially for Disney Parks, Mickey and the gang set out for the North Pole with the festive remote-control toy train gift set. The set includes a locomotive, four train cars with animated character surprises and over 20 feet of track!

Cinderella Castle Play Set – Walt Disney World Resort
Inspired by the iconic Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park, this play set includes lights, sounds and action figures of world-famous Disney characters. It’s a Cinderella dream come true from Walt Disney World Resort.

Doll Gift Sets
For Guests who love classic Disney stories and Disney’s most beloved heroines, two gift sets are available this year. The Disney Animator’s Collection set includes 12, five-inch Disney character dolls, which were reimagined as toddlers under the guidance of authentic Disney animators and artists. A second set celebrates 11 Disney princesses (plus Pua from Disney’s “Moana!”) that have captured Guests’ hearts for years.

Beauty and the Beast “Be Our Guest” Singing Tea Cart Play Set
Your little one will always be prepared for an enchanted tea party with this delightful singing tea cart inspired by Disney’s animated classic, “Beauty and the Beast.” Lumiere sings “Be Our Guest” while Mrs. Potts and Chip set the scene for tea time.

Incredible Pixar Character-Inspired Toys
From “Toy Story” to the colorful cast from “Incredibles 2” and “Cars,” fans of Pixar’s timeless characters will find several action-packed toys this season. Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear does plenty of talking and will light-up. A 10-piece deluxe figurine set from “Incredibles 2” includes the Parr family alongside other familiar faces, while the Incredimobile Remote Control Vehicle is a working replica of the mechanical member of the Incredibles. Mack from “Cars” carries six die-cast cars that pull back with friction motors.

Disney Junior-Inspired Toys
Hot dog! Kids can create memorable moments with the deluxe Mickey Mouse Clubhouse playset which includes interactive light and sound effects plus action figures. Playtime will be healthy and fresh with Minnie Mouse’s child size Farmer’s Market Stand play set and Brunch Cooking Set. The former includes a cart full of fun produce, products, and play money, while the latter contains 30 pieces of stylish serveware and sweet treats.

Super Heroes Assemble
Save the day in super hero style with an epic Mega Figuring set featuring 20 iconic characters, each containing detailed sculpting, or with a talking action figure of the friendly neighb o rhood super hero who has plenty of fighting words and two web slingers to battle his enemies.

Millennium Falcon Toy Box Vehicle
Part of the Star Wars Toybox collection, the intergalactic smuggler Han Solo and his Wookiee companion Chewbacca are at the helm of their Corellian starship with the Millennium Falcon Play Set. It includes motion activated flight sounds and light up engines.

You can find select products in merchandise locations at Disney Parks, but an even bigger selection is found ShopDisney.com.
December 19, 2018
Holiday Fun Facts at Walt Disney World
The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is a magical time where all four theme parks, Disney Springs and resort hotels come to life with festive decor, entertainment and other fun for the entire family.

With so much that goes into making the resort sparkle for the season, here are some fun facts about holidays at Walt Disney World Resort:
- The Walt Disney World Holiday Services team provides decor for 780 locations within 41 different properties, including Disney theme parks, resorts, recreation and shopping areas. The team also decorates Disney Cruise Line ships and Disney Vacation Club resorts in Florida and North Carolina.
- 41 cast members work year-round to make the holiday transformation a reality, with an additional 90 cast members added during the installation period.
- Decor installation begins Halloween night and is finished by Thanksgiving.
The Iconic Trees
- There are 29 custom-created iconic trees, ranging from 15 to 70 feet tall. Trees find their homes at all four theme parks, select resort hotels and Disney Springs.
- The tallest tree – at 70 feet tall – is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The tree is adorned with 16,000 lights and more than 200 custom ornaments.
- Stars and toppers for the trees are up to 7 feet tall and can weigh more than 200 pounds each.
- 596 smaller trees – ranging from 2 to 14 feet – decorate other areas across Walt Disney World.
In the Parks
- New this year, holiday fun will come to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Décor includes a 10-foot-tall Hamm sugar cookie at Woody’s Lunch Box, green alien ornaments near the entrance to Alien Swirling Saucers and much more.
- Magic Kingdom Park is decorated with 590 garlands (measuring a total of 5,188 feet), 40 trees and 147 wreaths.
- Epcot International Festival of the Holidays includes 12 holiday kitchens serving more than 50 bites from around the world and 60-plus specialty
- The Candlelight Processional will be performed 117 times at Epcot this holiday season. It’s also the first year performances will occur on Thanksgiving!
- At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Dinosaur Gertie is dressed in her finest holiday attire. Her hat is so big, four people could stand inside it!
- Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios includes 12 high-definition projectors used to visually transform the façade of the Hollywood Tower Hotel with scenes of the season. 21 palm trees along Sunset Boulevard illuminate with programmable, color-changing LED fixtures.
- In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, nearly all lighting decor is LED. The park uses 25,000 C-7 shape LEDs and 40,000 mini-LEDs. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is also home to 331 garlands and 40 wreaths.
Disney Springs
- Disney Springs is the epicenter of holiday shopping at Walt Disney World. It’s also the largest of all of the decorated Disney locations, with more than 2,000 pieces of individual decor, including a 45-foot-tall tree.
- Each piece of decor was custom designed to fit the classic Florida town theme that carries throughout the entirety of Disney Springs.
- Disney Springs is also home to the Christmas Tree Trail, a walkthrough wonderland featuring 27 unique Disney trees that include new themes this year such as Toy Story and The Haunted Mansion.
Resorts
- This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the classic gingerbread house in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The life-size house is made from more than 10,000 pieces of gingerbread and requires 560 hours to construct (400 hours to bake and160 hours to decorate). Located inside is The Bake Shop – the perfect place to pick up some sweet holiday treats.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to a 45-foot-tall iconic tree featuring authentic African decor and reproductions of traditional African masks.
Other Holiday Celebrations
- A storyteller on a stage between the France and Morocco pavilions at Epcot will tell the Hanukkah story during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.
- Kwanzaa will be incorporated into performances of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season through Dec. 25. Beginning Dec. 26, the group will perform a full Kwanzaa show. The JOYFUL! vocal ensemble performs uplifting gospel, R&B and holiday songs daily at the Future World Fountain stage in Epcot.
- Epcot International Festival of the Holidays celebrates holiday traditions from around the world through storytelling and music presented throughout World Showcase.
December 4, 2018
12 Must-Dos During the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort

There’s so much to see and experience across Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season! Here are 12 must-dos for guests:

1. See the all-new Toy Story Land Holiday Decor
This new immersive land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be decked out with festive spirit during the holidays. New decor will include an oversized cranberry-and-popcorn garland and a 10-foot-tall Hamm sugar cookie at Woody’s Lunch Box, as well as green alien ornaments near the entrance to Alien Swirling Saucers, just to name a few. Plus, guests will hear sleigh bells ringing on Slinky Dog Dash, while Alien Swirling Saucers will offer two holiday tracks with themed lighting. The characters will also show off new holiday looks for the season – Woody and Jessie will wear special holiday vests and sprigs of holly on their hats, while Buzz Lightyear will don a snazzy Santa hat.

2. Catch showings of Sunset Seasons Greetings and “Jingle Ball, Jingle BAM!”
Guests should definitely make plans to see both of the nighttime shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that are special to the season. “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” follows the animated elves from “Disney Prep & Landing” as they search for Santa Claus, who has gone missing. Iconic music, fireworks, special effects and state-of-the-art projections help bring this spectacular to life. And over on Sunset Boulevard, new laser effects add even more sparkle to Sunset Seasons Greetings, the towering holiday projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Throughout the night, the show features Mickey Mouse, Olaf and other beloved Disney characters sharing their favorite seasonal stories.

3. Enjoy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Get into the festive spirit at this specially ticketed, after-hours party at Magic Kingdom Park. Indulge in complimentary sweet holiday treats, enjoy specialty entertainment such as the awe-inspiring Holiday Wishes fireworks spectacular and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and celebrate the spirit of the season with unforgettable experiences, including snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A.

4. Don’t miss A Frozen Holiday Wish
Guests can get swept up in the holiday spirit when Queen Elsa transforms Cinderella Castle into the gorgeous, glistening, icy holiday centerpiece of Magic Kingdom. Featuring appearances by Anna and Elsa, along with rugged mountain man Kristoff and the lovable snowman Olaf, this merry-and-bright seasonal show culminates in Queen Elsa using her incredible powers to present a gift to everyone in the kingdom.

5. Savor new items from Epcot Holiday Kitchens
Holiday Kitchens offer delectable bites inspired by holiday traditions around the world. Every holiday season brings new tastes and treats. New this year is the L’Chaim! Kitchen featuring traditional Hebrew dishes such as pastrami on rye, chicken and matzo ball soup, egg cream and more. Feast of the Three Kings Kitchen will feature a new menu, including sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives, as well as queso fresco-stuffed arepas topped with shrimp. Other new samplings include black forest roulade with cherry whipped cream at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen in the Germany pavilion and hand-carved smoked ham with green beans and sweet potato casserole at the American Holiday Table in The American Adventure.

6. Be moved by a performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot
Delight in the story of Christmas as told by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a full choir and a 50-piece orchestra during a performance that inspires joy and holiday spirit. New narrators this year include Alfonso Ribeiro (Nov. 26-27) and “Moana” voice actress Auli’i Cravalho (Dec. 21-23). A great way to experience the show is with a Candlelight Processional Dining Package; guests can learn more and make reservations for the package at disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/candlelight-dinner-packages/.

7. Take in IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and other international holiday entertainment
The nighttime spectacular IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth includes a special holiday finale from Nov. 18 to Dec. 30. This will be the final holiday season for this show that takes place on and around World Showcase Lagoon. The show will conclude a 20-year run at the end of summer 2019, before new thrills debut on the lagoon immediately afterward. World Showcase is also the place to discover the sights, sounds and tastes that are part of holiday celebrations from around the world.

8. Shop till you drop at Disney Springs
There is a gift idea for everyone at Disney Springs, the shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World. Disney fans will love the Disney-themed exclusive items at stores such as the newly reimagined World of Disney and DisneyStyle, while trendsetters will appreciate the apparel and accessories at stores such as Coach, Anthropologie, Pandora, Sephora and others. And kids will love gifts from stores like Once Upon a Toy and The LEGO Store.

9. Stroll the Christmas Tree Trail
Also at Disney Springs, guests will enjoy a walk-through wonderland filled with Christmas trees decorated with Disney imagery and characters. This year’s trail features 27 unique holiday trees with new additions inspired by Toy Story, The Haunted Mansion and Star Wars. Guests can even meet Santa at his chalet inside the trail.

10. Discover Diwali during UP! A Great Bird Adventure
This all-new show takes guests on a journey to discover some of the world’s exotic birds along with fun-loving Russell and his furry friend Dug from Disney•Pixar’s hit film “Up.” During the holiday season, a special version of the show will introduce guests to discover the story of Diwali, the holiday festival of lights in India.

11. Find gingerbread houses, Christmas trees and additional offerings at Disney resort hotels
The holiday fun continues when guests leave the parks. All Walt Disney World resort hotels are elaborately decorated, and many offer special entertainment and dining during the season. Guests can marvel at intricate, life-size gingerbread houses at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and be awed by the massive Christmas trees in the lobbies of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

12. Capture picture-perfect memories with Disney PhotoPass
The holiday season is the perfect time to pose for photos around Walt Disney World. Disney PhotoPass locations will be available in front of the iconic trees in all four theme parks and at festively decorated areas – the perfect shot for a greeting card or to help guests remember an incredible trip.

December 4, 2018
Complete Guide to Holiday Celebrations at International Disney Parks

Season’s greetings! No matter where your holiday travels take you this year, something enchanting awaits you at Disney Parks across the world. Now through the New Year, we’re ringing in the most wonderful time of the year with special celebrations and enchanting experiences across the globe.

At Disneyland Paris, wake up, grab a cup of hot cocoa and see the reason for the season in the form of a larger-than-life advent calendar in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Disney Christmas Parade is now bringing cheer not once but twice daily down a snow-sprinkled Main Street, U.S.A. and past a tinsel-twinkling Christmas tree. Keep an eye out for Stitch on the Royal Castle Stage as he wrecks the halls for A Merry Stitchmas.

Celebrate 90 years of magic and fun with Mickey Mouse during Mickey’s Christmas Big Band at Walt Disney Studios Park, including a drum solo by Mickey himself. The new Surprise Mickey! show is your chance to join in a very special birthday surprise while celebrating the merriest time of year. Wrap up your day with Goofy’s Incredible Christmas, an immersive nighttime show with incredible special effects and a whole lot of Goof projected onto The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

This year, Tokyo Disneyland multiplies the cheer of Christmas times 35 for the resort’s 35th anniversary. Such a milestone celebration calls for a spectacular Christmas tree on the Fantasyland side of Cinderella Castle, with the 35th anniversary logo incorporated throughout its decor. Across the way at Tokyo DisneySea, a new show, “It’s Christmas Time,” brings a colorful revue to the Mediterranean Harbor every day.

If you have long been dreaming of a white Christmas, your dreams will come true this year at Shanghai Disney Resort! A magical winter snowfall takes place nightly during the new “Mickey Avenue Winter Wonderland” show, while the “When We’re Together” tree lighting ceremony at Enchanted Storybook Castle features the playful snowman Olaf. And whether you’ve been naughty or “ice,” glide over to the resort’s new Wishing Star Skating Rink in the center of Disneytown Christmas Market starting December 7.

Finally, there’s no place like Hong Kong Disneyland for the holidays where Fantasy Gardens has been transformed into the Fantasy Gardens Wintertime Market. If caroling is more your cup of Christmas tea, join Mickey and the gang during a one-of-a-kind Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball. This 20-minute musical extravaganza will definitely help you get your yuletide going this season! All your favorite Disney characters will come together to share the joy, including Duffy’s new friend Cookie who joins in the Christmas celebration for the first time.

December 3, 2018
Chefs Bake Up Holiday Magic with Gingerbread Displays at Disney Parks and Resorts
Wide-eyed wonderment will wash over Disney guests this holiday season when they see gingerbread displays at select Disney theme parks and Disney resort hotels, as well as the ships of Disney Cruise Line.

Nothing says the holidays like the sweet aroma of gingerbread and the smell is in the air all over Disney Parks. In the spirit of the season, Disney chefs decked the halls (roofs, doorways and windows, too) to create life-sized, gingerbread houses yummy enough to eat.

Here’s a look at storybook houses, carousels and other confections baked with love by Disney chefs, with savory sweets for sale in most locations:
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – This year marks the 20^th anniversary of this resort hotel’s gingerbread house. A classic recipe from Austria inspires the ornaments, cookies and a house standing 14 feet tall in the lobby. Home to The Bake Shop, the gingerbread house is the perfect place to pick up holiday treats. Gingerbread house decorating demonstrations occur daily Dec. 1-25.
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Cinderella Castle is re-created with an “it’s a small world” backdrop depicting Cinderella and Prince Charming greeting guests in the castle forecourt. The 18-foot display is crafted from thousands of gingerbread blocks. A life-sized spinning carousel highlights the display.
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Donald Duck- and Daisy Duck-themed horses are decorated with chocolate, sugar and fondant in this scrumptious classic carousel.
- Disney’s BoardWalk Resort – A delightful gingerbread version of the resort’s BoardWalk features iconic locales such as BoardWalk Bakery, Flying Fish, Trattoria al Forno and more.
- The American Adventure – Patriotic flair meets pastry magic at Epcot, where gingerbread renditions of the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument (topped with golden Mickey ears!) are on display
- Amorette’s Patisserie – This sophisticated pastry shop at Disney Springs dresses up its front window with a miniature gingerbread replica of itself – right down to the gingerbread trees!
- The Haunted Mansion – Disneyland Resort turns to Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to create a wonderfully spooky gingerbread display inside this classic attraction. A giant spider with glowing eyes hangs over the Grand Hall Table, attempting to pry the edible gingerbread mansion from its foundation as gingerbread zombies watch in amazement.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – Disney artists, engineers and bakers teamed up on a gingerbread house that adds to the resort hotel’s festive lobby. With over 600 pounds of gingerbread and adorned with Hidden Mickeys, this grandly Californian gingerbread house is on display all season long.
- Disney Cruise Line – Aboard the four Disney Cruise Line ships, the chef competition is on! Bakery teams are challenged to create their own individual gingerbread houses for display throughout the holiday season in the atrium lobby of each ship. Taking weeks to conceptualize and construct, each features more than 600 pounds of gingerbread dough, 200-plus pounds of sugar and 5,000 gingerbread bricks.
- Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii gets its gingerbread on with “A Kakamora Holiday.” This festive display includes a chocolate tree, a Moana-inspired gingerbread hut, chocolate sleigh and merrymaking Kakamoras celebrating with a tropical twist.
November 26, 2018
2.5 Million Pounds of Turkey Legs Consumed Annually at U.S. Disney Parks

Thanksgiving Day is here and chances are you’ve got turkey on your mind. So now seems like the perfect time to share some interesting facts about the Turkey Legs at Disney Parks.

It’s estimated that guests consume more than 1.6 million turkey drumsticks every year at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort – that’s 2.5 million pounds of turkey.

Here a few more interesting facts about the snack with a culinary cult following:

• If they legs seem bigger to you then what you have on the turkeys you serve at your Thanksgiving meals, they are. The drumsticks come from toms — the male turkeys who have far larger legs.

• The turkey leg debuted at Big Al’s Coonskin Caps in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in the late 1980s, grew in popularity, and then went on to migrated west to Disneyland.

• Each leg weighs about 1.5-pound legs and are cured with a salt solution, some saying the hickory smoked legs have a ham-like taste.

• If you’re counting calories the legs each contain about 720 calories and about 36 grams of fat.

That’s a lot of turkey! So, how much of the total are you responsible for?

November 22, 2018
Three Magical Disney Holiday Specials are Coming To ABC and Disney Channel
Mark your calendars, Disney fans! This holiday season Disney Parks around the world bring the magic of the most wonderful time of the year to your living room with three magical Disney Holiday specials on ABC and Disney Channel.

Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line will transform into magical winter wonderlands filled with seasonal attractions and joyful entertainment. During the specials, viewers will also get exclusive looks at upcoming attractions and experiences coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.

Check out the line-up of musical performances and special moments across ABC and Disney Channel:

“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” premieres Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9–11 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. Join singer, songwriter and “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family” actress Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour event from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season with a star-studded prime-time celebration showcasing incredible musical performances, special appearances and Disney magical moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Musical performances include the following stars:
- Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar, Gwen Stefani lights up the night with “Feliz Navidad.”
- GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter Meghan Trainor performs a medley of her hits.
- CMA Award-winning country artist Brett Eldredge, joined by Meghan Trainor, sing the classic holiday duet “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” from Eldredge’s album “Glow.”
- Andrea Bocelli shares his unmistakable voice, singing a Christmas classic; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform their beautiful new duet, “Fall on Me” from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”
- Jordan Fisher performs his Christmas hit, “Come December.”
- GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Aloe Blacc performs his debut single, “I Got Your Christmas Right Here,” from his first-ever holiday album, “Christmas Funk,” out Nov. 9.
- American Idol winner Maddie Poppe sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
- Chart-topping, breakout music group Why Don’t We performs a medley of the classic “Silent Night” and their original holiday song “Hey Good Lookin.”
“Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party” kicks off Friday, Nov. 23 in the DisneyNOW app and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8-8:30 p.m. EST on Disney Channel. Hosted by Jordan Fisher and Disney Channel’s “Coop & Cami Ask the World” stars Ruby Rose Turner and Dakota Lotus, this festive half-hour special will feature star-studded musical performances and special appearances by Disney Channel stars Booboo Stewart (Disney’s “Descendants 3”), Kylee Russell(Disney Channel Original Movie “ZOMBIES”), Sadie Stanley (Disney Channel Original Movie “Kim Possible”) and Sean Giambrone (Disney Channel Original Movie “Kim Possible,” ABC’s “The Goldbergs”). Stanley and Giambrone will take viewers behind the scenes of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, where guests will experience the world of Pixar’s “Cars” films and come face-to-face with Lightning McQueen. The experience rolls into Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in spring 2019.

Musical performances include:
- Gwen Stefani sings the holiday classic “Let It Snow.”
- Brett Eldredge performs “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.”
- Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack” star Asher Angel rocks out to “Last Christmas.”
- Disney Channel’s “ZOMBIES” star Meg Donnelly brings tropical cheer with her performance of “Mele Kalikimaka.”
“Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” airs on Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST, 9-11 a.m. CST/MST/PST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. Airtimes vary, so be sure to check local listings.

This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with families around the globe. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be merrier than ever before, bringing together the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Joining the festivities as parade correspondents are Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez.

Musical performances include the following:
- Gwen Stefani performs “Winter Wonderland” from her Christmas album, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.”
- Brett Eldredge sings the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
- Andrea Bocelli sings the incredibly moving “Ave Maria”; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform “White Christmas.”
- Host Jordan Fisher performs “This Christmas.”
- Aloe Blacc performs “Tell Your Mama” from his first holiday album, “Christmas Funk,” out Nov. 9.
- Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” star and Hollywood Records artist Olivia Holt sings a holiday tune.
- American Idol winner Maddie Poppe celebrates the season with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
- Disney’s dynamic a cappella group DCappella performs the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas.”
- Why Don’t We performs “Kiss You This Christmas” from their holiday album, “A Why Don’t We Christmas.”
November 2, 2018
Special Holiday Churros at Disneyland are Delightfully Delicious Treats
The Holidays at Disneyland Resort begin Nov. 9 and for some that means one thing… Churros! Special Holiday Churros are arriving at Disneyland and they are a holiday wish come true.

Throughout the holiday season, you’ll be able to feast on these yummy goodies! Take a look below at all the options.

Disneyland Park
- Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: Sour Apple Churro with option to add side caramel sauce
- Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint
- Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle: Gingerbread Churro
- Churros near Haunted Mansion: Sugarplum Candy Churro
- The Golden Horseshoe: Churro Sundae: Peppermint ice cream and a cajeta-filled churro garnished with chocolate brownie crumbles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream
- Hungry Bear Restaurant: Churro Bites with eggnog gelato and caramel sauce
Disney California Adventure Park
- Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail: Peppermint Churro with crushed candy canes and chocolate and vanilla icing
- Cozy Cone Motel: Gingersnap Churro with cream cheese dipping sauce
- Cozy Cone Motel: Pumpkin Spice Churro with cream cheese dipping sauce
- Churros near Goofy’s Sky School: Holiday Churro with red and green sugar
November 2, 2018