Cinderella Castle is re-created on the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort 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, 80 pounds of rolled fondant and 155 pounds of modeling chocolate, and includes 18 Hidden Mickeys for guests to discover. (Kent Phillips, Photographer)
Christmas at Disney provides a breathtaking display of festive food, magical entertainment and Christmas decor. The Disney parks go all out for the holidays, making it a must-see time of year for fans of all ages.
But which resort will best fit your merriment needs this holiday season? And when should you go? And how can you get a discount?
There is nothing small about Walt Disney World. It is made up of four separate theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., near Orlando, with combined annual attendance of 56 million. The resort sprawls across 25,000 acres, an area nearly twice the size of Manhattan. A steel beam needed to build an “Avatar” attraction last year was so massive that Disney had to borrow crawler-transporters from NASA.
Ooh La La! If you or your children love all things glamorous and glittery, then you simply must pick up a copy of Disney FANCY NANCY. Nancy is all about all things fancy. From jazzing up a plain playhouse to hosting a lemonade tasting in the neighborhood, Nancy uses her imagination to bring everything to life. Now to be honest, growing up I was definitely more like Nancy’s sporty friends Wanda and Rhonda. My daughters, however, would have loved FANCY NANCY when they were little! As a teacher, I also like the mini vocabulary lessons that Nancy slips in during each episode. She says a “fancy” word in English or French then explains what that word means. A great way to watch FANCY NANCY would be to also read the FANCY NANCY picture books for younger readers and the chapter books for older readers. Making connections to their lives and talking about the lessons learned in each episode or book can spark so many conversations about being a good friend and making good choices. With the push for SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in schools today, characters like FANCY NANCY and her friends can teach youngsters so much. If FANCY NANCY sounds like your cup of tea, put on your fanciest accessories and get to the store for your own fancy copy.
The Disney parks have always featured rides based on the beloved films from the storied animation studio and as time has gone on corporate synergy has seen rides based on movies become the default over original concepts. Yet in 2002, Disney chose to take things in the opposite direction, using one of its rides not based on a Disney film as inspiration for one. That film was The Country Bears.
We’re just a few days away from Mickey Mouse’s birthday. And we’re gettin’ ready to celebrate with Mickey-themed eats and treats across the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts! This November, for one weekend only, we’ve got a TON of specialty items on both coasts to celebrate 90 wonderful years of Mickey Mouse. Here’s a look at all of the tasty fun!
In addition, as part of this ear-ful celebration, we’re inviting you and your Clients to #ShareYourEars on social media! Through Nov. 17, 2018, for every public post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using that hashtag, Disney will donate US $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to US $2 million, to grant even more wishes.
And don’t forget, all of these yummy offerings will only be available Nov. 16-18, 2018, at Walt Disney World® Resort and Nov. 17-18, 2018, at Disneyland Resort unless otherwise noted.
With single-day tickets to Disney World now starting at $109, squeezing the most out of a vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth is more important than ever. For most visitors, this means finding ways to spend less time in line and more time looking for Anna and Elsa.
The one-and-only Mickey Mouse is helping us kick off the holidays with a special episode of “Inside Disney Parks” featuring favorites of the season at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. This time, we go backstage at Magic Kingdom Park with the skilled Roller Skiers of Arendelle before dropping by the newly decorated Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Also, we take a closer look at the reimagined World of Disney stores in Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida and even share some new gift ideas for the holidays.
Here’s a look at some of the topics covered during the show:
Desserts at Disneyland Parks are getting a bippity-boppity-boo, Cinderella style makeover. Disney’s holiday churros for 2018 have a new fantastic point of view — if you know what I mean — on the fried pastry. You’ll want to get in the car or hop on your magic carpet to get a taste of the magic being whipped up at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.
For families around the globe, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort is a holiday tradition. Whether guests are returning during their favorite time of year or spending their first holiday season with Mickey Mouse and all his friends, there is plenty of excitement and enchantment around every corner of the 40-square-mile resort.
At this special time of year, Walt Disney World transforms into a wonderland of holiday sights, sounds and tastes. Whether meeting a favorite character or gazing at the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree, indulging in a scrumptious morsel or discovering the perfect gift for family and friends, this is the place where holiday dreams come true. Here’s a look at 18 different ways Walt Disney World will be new to guests during the most wonderful time of 2018.
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