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  • 2018 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages on Sale July 11

    2018 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages on Sale July 11

    Part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved events at Walt Disney World. Many of our guests plan their holiday vacations around their favorite celebrity narrators. This year’s event starts on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, for the first time ever.

    The Candlelight Processional presents the traditional story of Christmas in truly spectacular fashion – with a 50-piece orchestra, a massed choir and a celebrity narrator. The processional is performed three times per night (5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) during the holiday season at the America Gardens Theatre. Also available, on select days and evenings, Candlelight Processional Dining Packages which include a delicious meal and a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances. Availability is limited.

    Candlelight Processional Dining Packages go on sale Wednesday July 11.

    We have a couple of names to share on the celebrity narrator front. Returning favorites include actress/host Whoopi Goldberg; entertainer Pat Sajak; actors Neil Patrick Harris, Chita Rivera, Gary Sinise, Blair Underwood and Edward James Olmos; and Jodi Benson, who voices Ariel in Disney’s animated classic “The Little Mermaid.”

    Here is the lineup so far. We hope to share more names soon.*

    • 11/22 – 11/23 – Chita Rivera
    • 11/24 – 12/2 – TBD
    • 12/3 – 12/6 – Neil Patrick Harris
    • 12/7 – 12/9 – Whoopi Goldberg
    • 12/10 – 12/12 – TBD
    • 12/13 – 12/14 – Blair Underwood
    • 12/15 – 12/17 – Gary Sinise
    • 12/18 – 12/20 – Pat Sajak
    • 12/21 – 12/23 – TBD
    • 12/24 – 12/25 – Edward James Olmos
    • 12/26 – 12/27 – Jodi Benson
    • 12/28 – 12/30 – TBD

    Lunch and dinner packages are available at some favorite Epcot restaurants like Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Norway pavilion); Biergarten Restaurant (Germany pavilion); Chefs de France (France pavilion); Coral Reef Restaurant (The Seas pavilion); The Garden Grill Restaurant (The Land pavilion); La Hacienda de San Angel** and San Angel Inn Restaurante (Mexico pavilion); Nine Dragons Restaurant (China pavilion); Restaurant Marrakesh and Spice Road Table (Morocco pavilion); Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room (United Kingdom pavilion); Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining (Japan pavilion); and Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria (Italy pavilion).

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are also available this year at Epcot-area resort restaurants at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, with breakfast and dinner options being offered at Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk.

    Candlelight Processional Dining Packages start at:

    • For Breakfast: $38 plus tax per person for adults and $22 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9.
    • For Lunch: $50 plus tax per person for adults and $16.99 plus tax per person for children, ages 3.
    • For Dinner: $55 plus tax per person for adults and $16.99 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9.

    Epcot provides an extravaganza of holiday entertainment, merchandise, food, beverages and festivities where guests can celebrate at Epcot throughout the holiday season. Time-honored traditions come alive through the sights and sounds of the countries of World Showcase, and live performances enliven the park throughout the day.

    To book a Candlelight Processional dining package or find out more information contact me today. If fact, if you need any help booking your magical vacation, contact me at 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!

  • Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día celebra its first Disney Christmas TV Special

    Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Día celebra its first Disney Christmas TV Special

    Un Nuevo Día, the top-rated Hispanic morning show, hosted its very first Disney Christmas television special from Magic Kingdom Park last Monday, December 25th, and it was truly a fun-filled fiesta!

    The Most Magical Place on Earth was decked out for the Holidays for the extra special Christmas morning celebration!


    Video oficial de Telemundo Un Nuevo Día. Nuestro Camilo Montoya llevó a su hijo Lucas para que sea juez y jurado de las nuevas decoraciones de Navidad de Disney, y lo que sucedió ¡te encantará!

    No gift was left unwrapped as hosts Adamari Lopez, Ana Maria Canseco, Rashel Diaz, Mauricio Mancera and Daniel Sarcos celebrated Christmas Day in true Disney fashion. The three-hour show included everything from family games, Disney friends and even a special visit from Santa himself!

    It was a coast-to-coast party, with special segments straight from Disneyland Resort in California that helped kick off the New Year among the Hispanic community.

    Telemundo Christmas

    Surprises included guest appearances and performances by Mexican singer and actress Danna Paola, who voiced Rapunzel in the Spanish version of “Tangled”. Danna Paola was eager to pose with her rose gold Minnie Mouse ears!

  • Kim Kardashian Gets $100,000 Worth of Disney Stock For Christmas

    Kim Kardashian Gets $100,000 Worth of Disney Stock For Christmas

    Everyone loves to receive a little Disney magic for Christmas, but can you imagine getting $100,000 in Disney Stock under the tree?

    If you wanted to give someone a nice Disney related gift, I can’t think of a better stock-ing stuffer for Christmas.  Kim Kardashian was surprised by her husband, Kanye West with $100,000 worth of Disney Stock this Christmas and the reality TV star now actually owns a little piece Disney.

    Disney Stock

    She was also gifted a number of other blue chip stocks from Kanye, but the 920 shares of Disney by far stands out as the most magical!

    Sharing the news on her Instagram story, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, told her followers, “Okay, so for one of my Christmas presents from Kanye he gives me this little box with a Disney Mickey toy”.

    Disney Stock

    The toy just a little teaser to her actual gift as she revealed that the small Mickey Mouse wasn’t her only present.

    Kardashian West’s gave us a peak at her stock certificates including the one for The Walt Disney Company stating the reality star had received “a gift from her husband” of 920 shares to the company that is valued at approximately $100,000.

    While stocks might be an untraditional Christmas gift, it’s better than a sack of coal and Kardashian clearly loved her present from West because she captioned the video “best husband alert!”

    Kanye gifts Kim with stocks 💰 🎁 #kimkardashian

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  • The Internet Lights Up Over Magic Kingdom Christmas Crowd Complaints

    The Internet Lights Up Over Magic Kingdom Christmas Crowd Complaints

    Reaching capacity on Christmas Day, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom temporarily closed its doors to some guests. Disney’s closure had guests burning mad, but it’s the Christmas Crowd sizes that set the internet on fire.

    Disney made the announcement on their twitter feed at 12:30pm stating that the park would reopen by 5:30pm. It was actually only closed for fifty minutes as they posted at 1:20pm that all “Walt Disney World Parks were open again to all guests”, but the crowds remained packed all day.

    It was only a phase B closure so basically only guests not staying on property who had a one-day tickets were not allowed to enter.  “Imagine traveling to Disney for the holidays only to be told you can’t enter magic kingdom because it’s packed to capacity.” one twitter user posted. It definitely conjures to mind some images of the Griswold’s family road trip to “Walley World“.

    Some guests inside the most magical place on earth guest took to social media to air their frustrations over the crowds. Take a look below at what they had to say with some guests going so far as to say it was “unsafe.”

    Really it’s very typical for Magic Kingdom to fill to capacity on Christmas and should be expected. And a 50 minute closure isn’t that long in retrospect.  But the initial disappointment for some folks is understandable.

    It’s definitely something that’s worth experiencing at least one to cross off the bucket list and with a few good tips you can alleviate some of that crowd frustration. A few of the easiest ways to avoid some of the crowds is to get there right when the park opens and do as much as you can, make an advance dining reservation at a nice sit restaurant for lunch or early dinner and consider ending the night viewing the fireworks from one of the nearby resorts.

  • Navigating The Christmas Day Crowds at the Magic Kingdom

    Navigating The Christmas Day Crowds at the Magic Kingdom

    It’s the most beautiful time of year at Walt Disney World during Christmas, but if you’re not one for large crowds then a Christmas day visit might not be for you. Overall it is by far the busiest and most crowded time of the entire year.

    It’s Disney and it’s Christmas, so for many, wading through the crowds is worth it just for the experience. Or perhaps for whatever reason it’s the only time you can go. In either case it’s just extremely busy but by no means does that mean you can enjoy a magical day in the most magical place on earth.

    Still it’s packed with, not just people, but lots of shows and holiday parades, special fireworks displays, longer park hours and beautiful decorations. The key things that make a Christmas trip to Walt Disney World work are positive attitude and planning. Here are our Top Ten survival tips:

    1. Be Flexible
    Your on vacation and you may not get to do everything you want so go with the flow. Prepare yourself mentally for long lines and big crowds. You can’t change it, so just accept it. Be ready to change plans at a moments notice. Stay positive and don’t worry if you fall behind or miss something.

    2. Prioritize
    Set your priorities in advance. Decide what rides and attractions you want to experience most. Download the My Disney Experience app and set yourself a schedule. It will help you plan your route and save you time and make things easier. Again, it’s a guide so it’s okay if it changes.

    3. Be Early
    The early bird gets the worm. Get to the parks as early as you can. Many guests won’t get up early, so you’ll have shorter lines for the first hour or two. If you are staying on property, take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours too. The morning ones give you the most time with very low crowd levels.. During Christmas week, the crowds will start to grow tremendously and by mid-morning the crowds are pretty large.

    4. Park Capacity
    Magic Kingdom reaches capacity at some point on christmas day.  So make sure you are there before the park is shut down due to crowds. There are different levels of park closures so if you are staying on property you will most likely be able to get in unless it reaches full capacity.  Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios do not usually close completely, but the parking lots can fill up, and the parks will be very busy. But you can always head that way if the Magic Kingdom is shut down.

    5. Be Realistic
    Don’t plan on going on a lot of rides, especially in the afternoons. Instead, make it your priority to enjoy the atmosphere. If there is a band playing, stop and listen. Wander around and look at the decorations. Enjoy some holiday treats. Wave at the characters. There will be some rides with relatively reasonable waits, even in the middle of the day, like the Mad Tea Party, Carousel, Railroad, PeopleMover, or the Swiss Family Treehouse. The animatronic and movie shows are a good place to relax and get off your feet: Mickey’s Philharmagic, Country Bears, the Hall of the Presidents, the Carousel of Progress, the various movies and shows in the World Showcase at Epcot and Muppet-Vision 3D. It’s pretty rare for these shows to have a wait time longer than one complete show length.

    6. Dining Reservations
    Make dining reservations as soon as possible. You can make them up to 180 days (6 months) in advance, and you need to book them that early if you want the hard-to-get reservations like Be Our Guest, ‘Ohana, Cinderella’s Royal Table or Le Cellier. If you don’t need to get a specific popular restaurant you’ll be fine booking somewhat later, but don’t delay too long and definitely make some reservations if you want to have sit-down meals. If you don’t have any dining reservations when you arrive, you will have many fewer options for table-service dining.

    7. Quick Service Meals
    Plan to eat any quick-service meals at off-hours (lunch before 11 am or after 2 pm; dinner between 3pm and 4:30 pm or after 8 pm), or you’ll be waiting in line for a long time. Consider bringing some snacks with you to stave off starvation, or budget for plenty of churros and ice cream.

    8. Strollers for the Little Ones
    If you have young children, rent a stroller in advance. In crowded conditions it is very hard to keep track of kids on foot, and it’s also exhausting for little kids to fight their way through masses of people. A stroller is completely worth it, even for kids who would normally be a little old for one.

    9. Special Shows
    Work all the angles for the popular shows. If you want to see the first Fantasmic! You can get great seats if you buy the Fantasmic! Dinner Package or use one of your FastPass+ selections for Fantasmic! Otherwise you are facing a very, very long wait in line for the show, or you may not get in at all. Likewise, if you want to see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, buy the Candlelight Processional Dining Package or you probably won’t get in.

    10. Down Time
    Schedule some “down time” during your vacation. It is extremely stressful to spend the whole day fighting crowds. For every three days you spend in the parks, consider taking one whole day off to explore the cheap and free things to do at Disney World. Even if it is Christmas Day and you start to ware a little, go take a break. If the park is not at capacity you can come back later.

    You may not be a fan of crowds, but Walt Disney World at Christmas is something you have to experience at least once. Making the most out of a crowded situation is pretty easy if you know what you are doing. Having been during this time on many occasions doesn’t hurt either.

  • “Glow at Home” Hats Interact with Disney’s TV Christmas Special

    “Glow at Home” Hats Interact with Disney’s TV Christmas Special

    Disney is always coming up with new ways to make viewing Disney specials more interactive for folks at home and this year you can Glow with the Show from home during “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration”.  The special airs on Christmas morning on ABC.

    Viewers will be able to “Glow at Home” during select performances in the holiday special, thanks to the brand new “Made with Magic 3.0: Connected Ear Hat” and the Shop Disney Parks app. Leveraging Bluetooth technology, the Shop Disney Parks app enables viewers wearing the new 3.0 edition ear hats at home to sync with the Christmas Day special playing on the viewers’ TVs or other devices. Viewers will feel like they are part of the show.

    Made with Magic Ears

    The app also has a remote-control feature to adjust the ear colors and speed of the strobe – a brand-new feature for the Made with Magic Ear Hats. If viewers at home don’t have the special edition ear hats, the Shop Disney Parks app will allow them to enjoy a second screen experience as their mobile phone comes alive, mirroring the spectacle on-screen during select performances. The Made with Magic 3.0: Connected Ear Hat and the interactive ear hat remote control feature on the Shop Disney Parks app became available in November.

    Holiday magic is endless as Disney theme parks transform into winter wonderlands filled with seasonal attractions, joyful entertainment, festive deìcor and special treats that make every day feel like a holiday. The spirit of the season shines even brighter in these magical places where families share traditions and make memories together.

    Disney Parks presents a celebrity showcase of seasonal sights, performances and traditions, including the beloved Christmas day parade, December 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network.

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration on ABC Christmas Morning

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration on ABC Christmas Morning

    Families and friends will rock around the Christmas tree when “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” presents a celebrity showcase of seasonal sights, performances and traditions, including the beloved Christmas day parade, December 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network.

    Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey
    Emmy-Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey will take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Sports star and commentator Jesse Palmer joins as co-host from Disneyland Park in California where beloved Disney characters will take the helm of the most joyous parade of the season.

    Among the star-studded performances, Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel, who voiced the character Elsa in the Walt Disney Animation Studios blockbuster, “Frozen,” will melt viewers’ hearts when she sings the captivating Disney classic, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” from the steps of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.

    Adding extra holiday sparkle to the Christmas day lineup, Sean Giambrone from ABC’s “The Goldbergs” and Olivia Rodrigo from Disney Channel’s “Bizaardvark” join the festivities as parade commentators.

    “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” will overflow with heartwarming family stories, the joyful sounds of celebrity-sung holiday tunes and exclusive scenes featuring upcoming Disney Parks attractions.

     Viewers Blast Off ‘To Infinity and Beyond!” Feel ‘the Force’ and More

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year when children awaken to discover favorite toys beneath the Christmas tree, like pals from Disney-Pixar’s blockbuster animated film, “Toy Story.” During the show, viewers will ride along for a sneak peek at the new Toy Story Land opening next summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.  The show will offer a glimpse of the family-friendly Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster and the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, both of which will join fan-favorite Toy Story Midway Mania! in the new land.

    The stars of a galaxy far, far away will shine brightly Christmas morning as viewers also get a preview of the Star Wars-themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida and at Disneyland Park in California in 2019.  Adventure on a galactic scale will be on tap when park guests take control of the Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission and join a battle between the First Order and the Resistance.

    Disney’s star couple, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, will get in on the holiday action when viewers learn about the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, also planned to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will be the first ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction and will feature a new original story and lovable theme song.

    Viewers will also learn more about Pixar Fest, the biggest theme park celebration of stories and characters from Pixar Animation Studios, opening at the Disneyland Resort April 13, 2018. Guests will join the fun as they experience a new fireworks spectacular, the return of two favorite parades with fresh new Pixar surprises, new décor, atmosphere entertainment, creatively themed food and beverage and exclusive event merchandise.

    ‘Christmas Celebration’ Holiday Tunes Spread Spirit of the Season

    Musical performances will be sure to inspire harmonious family gatherings and singalongs:

    • Idina Menzel will perform the captivating Disney classic, “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Disneyland Park.
    • Ciara will sing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • Darius Rucker will sing “Candy Cane Christmas” from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
    • Fifth Harmony will take viewers on a magical “Sleigh Ride” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • Fitz and the Tantrums will perform the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
    • Jason Derulo will sing “This Christmas” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.
    • Lea Michele will sing the holiday favorite “Let It Snow” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort.
    • “Descendants 2” star Sofia Carson will perform on the Cinderella Castle stage at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • 98° will heat things up from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort with their new song, “Season of Love,” from “Let It Snow,” their first full-length Christmas album in 18 years.
    • Broadway’s Telly Leung and Arielle Jacobs, of the stage hit “Aladdin,” will take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a romantic performance of the Oscar-winning classic, “A Whole New World.”

    Rounding out the Christmas festivities, the cast of the new digital variety program, “Club Mickey Mouse,” will shine a spotlight on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park.

  • ‘That’s No Moon’ It’s a Tree Topper

    ‘That’s No Moon’ It’s a Tree Topper

    For a Star Wars fan, the only thing cooler than a regular Star Wars ornament might be one that lights up. And maybe has sound effects. And wouldn’t it be amazing if this dream Star Wars ornament could was actually available?

    Well, our Star Wars tree-decorating dreams are coming true. This classic Hallmark Keepsake is available at ThinkGeek.com for only $79.99.  It’s on sale right now and that’s a good twenty dollars less than even The Hallmark Website.


    Free Poster with Star Wars: The Last Jedi Tickets

    Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper OrnamentThe Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper features the iconic Imperial battle station as a tree topper. With the included remote you can have the Death Star itself light up blue or red with a green laser dish. Spice up your traditional holiday classic carols with the Imperial March or the classic Star Wars theme. Connect to the included universal adapter for continuous lighting effects. For safety, keep at a safe distance from Alderaan. Click Here to get yours while you still can.

     

    Product Specifications

    Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper
    Officially-licensed Star Wars merchandise
    Includes a remote control featuring the iconic Imperial crest
    Lights up blue or red with green in the laser dish
    Plays the Star Wars main theme and the Imperial March
    Materials: Plastic
    Batteries: 3 LR44 button-cell batteries (included)
    Plugs into a standard 120V wall outlet or requires Hallmark’s Magic Cord power source (sold separately)
    Dimensions: 6 1/2″ sphere
    Weight: 14 1/5 oz.
    Includes: Death Star tree topper, remote control, and Hallmark universal adapter

  • A Dozen “Must-Do’s” This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort

    A Dozen “Must-Do’s” This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort

    The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it’s even more magical at Walt Disney World Resort! Delicious treats, joyous holiday spectaculars and all-around merriment bring the spirit of the season to life across all four theme parks, Disney resort hotels and Disney Springs.

    Here’s a list of 12 “must-do’s” during your Christmas vacation at Walt Disney World Resort.

    1. Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Guests can enjoy all-new spectacular holiday projections displayed on the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel! This new holiday experience runs continuously throughout the night and features animated scenes of Mickey, Minnie and other beloved Disney characters sharing their favorite Christmas stories. Keep an eye out for the billboards that come to life and the falling snow on Sunset Boulevard. Talk about magical!
    2. New Holiday Kitchens at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays: Experience the flavors of the holidays, as you meander through World Showcase stopping at each of the festival’s many Holiday Kitchens. These kiosks serve up food and drinks that take the words “warm and cozy” to a whole new level. There’s even a Holiday Kitchen that’s all about sweet treats like snowflake sugar cookies and warm apple fritters with cinnamon ice cream and caramel sauce.
    3. S’mores, Hot Cocoa and Christmas Carols at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Immerse yourself in the yuletide grandeur of the Pacific Northwest at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge where a majestic Christmas tree towers over the resort lobby. Cozy up to the fire and relax with a cup of hot cider or cocoa and holiday treats. For more frontier-style holiday happenings head over to Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground where carolers arrive by hay wagon spreading the sounds of the season.
    4. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf: Join Santa and his elves at their off-season retreat for two 18-hole adventures available all year-round! The indecisive elves built two courses, one that showcases the warm Florida weather and another that represents the arctic North Pole. What better way to create a new holiday tradition than with family games, Christmas melodies and festive décor?
    5. Exciting New Holiday Merchandise: Unwrap another holiday tradition – shopping! Disney Springs has almost as many gift options as Santa’s bag. Shoppers will find everything from top-name brands to one-of-a-kind specialty stores. Popular new merchandise items include three new holiday-themed headbands that, much like the highly popular rose gold Minnie Mouse ears, promise to be a holiday hit!
    6. Jolly Décor: Take in the glistening holiday décor that brightens all four Theme Parks, the Disney resort hotels and Disney Springs! Wreaths, garlands and more surround you with holiday cheer. Giant floating ornaments, sky-high Christmas trees and magical snow flurries create a winter wonderland all around the vacation kingdom.
    7. Holiday Entertainment at Disney Springs: Every corner of Disney Springs is wrapped and ready for the season with festive holiday décor and seasonal entertainment. This year an expanded Christmas Tree Trail features ten new trees inspired by Disney classics such as Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Snow White and Dumbo.
    8. Tasty Treats: Taste the newest Flurry of Fun confections at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From red velvet whoopee pies decorated with icing garland, ornament pearls, and holiday sprinkles to Olaf Cake Pops and apple cranberry cobblers, these holiday sweets will have you smiling from ear-to-ear!
    9. Candlelight Processional at Epcot: One of the most beloved Epcot traditions returns with new celebrity narrators. Disney legend Kurt Russell is among the newcomers, along with Pat Sajak, Matt Bomer and CCH Pounder who will join returning favorites Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Jaci Velasquez and others. The Candlelight Processional is a retelling of the Christmas story as told by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir. The show takes place at the America Gardens Theatre nightly at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., Nov. 24-Dec. 30.
    10. Gingerbread Houses: Explore stunning edible creations at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, like the life-size holiday gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. A giant edible spinning carousel is a holiday tradition at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, while a holiday village with a miniature train takes center stage at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. New this year, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be home to an 18-foot-tall Cinderella Castle, crafted with thousands of gingerbread blocks, rolled fondant and modeling chocolate.
    11. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: It’s a Christmas party like no other! Each special ticket, limited-attendance event features an exclusive performance of Holiday Wishes fireworks, and the very first performances of other spectaculars like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, the Frozen Holiday Wish castle-lighting ceremony and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. The special party, complete with cookies, cocoa and snow flurries, begins at 7 p.m., after regular park hours. Parties will be held on November 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26 and 28, and December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 22.
    12. Meet Santa Claus: A cozy conversation with Father Christmas, himself, makes the holiday season complete. Santa Claus will park hop to greet guests at Disney Springs and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He’ll even make an appearance during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom Park.
  • 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas

    12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas

    Over the next 12 days you can expect an exciting new announcement from Disney each day. That’s right!  It’s like a new Christmas gift everyday! A dozen announcements over 12 days about exciting new offerings coming to Walt Disney Parks & Resorts in 2018 and beyond.

    Starting Dec. 5 and continuing daily through Dec. 16, the Disney will unveil exclusive new details about events, entertainment, attractions and more at the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, as well as new offerings aboard Disney Cruise Line.

    This magical “12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas” news will give fans a first look at the stellar line-up of projects and updates coming to Disney Parks & Resorts, including:

    • Never-before-seen images and video
    • New resort hotel experiences
    • Delectable new dining options
    • Special events
    • Updates about new attractions announced at the 2017 D23 Expo

    We’re so excited for the first announcement! Stay tuned to Disney Dorks for the announcements and you can expect the first one tomorrow.