‘Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration’ on ABC Dec. 25

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Dec. 25: CHRISTMAS DAY! The "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration" will present a celebrity showcase of seasonal sights, performances and traditions, including the beloved Christmas Day parade, from 10 a.m. to Noon EST on The ABC Television Network. Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel, who voiced the character Elsa in the blockbuster, "Frozen," will sing the Disney classic, "When You Wish Upon a Star." Other performers include Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony, Ciara, Fitz and the Tantrums and Lea Michele.
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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to Offer Extra Magic Hour, More in 2018

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Guests of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Central Florida, beginning with stays on January 1, 2018, and continuing throughout 2018, will enjoy an Extra Magic Hours benefit at Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with valid theme park admission. In addition, beginning Jan. 10, guests at these hotels will be able to link their reservations to My Disney Experience, if certain conditions are met.
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New Cirque du Soleil Show in Development for Disney Springs

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Earlier this year, Disney announced that La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil would be taking its final bow at Disney Springs on New Year's Eve 2018. As the curtain closes on this fan favorite, it's fitting that we share some exciting news about the future of the long-lasting relationship between Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Nearly 20 years after teaming up to bring La Nouba to the stage, the two entertainment companies are working together on a new collaboration.
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Pixar Pier Model Shows Areas Coming Summer 2018 to Disney California Adventure

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Disney Parks Blog has revealed a first look at a working model of the new Pixar Pier, the upcoming transformation of Disney California Adventure's Paradise Pier. Featuring newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise, this area will introduce new neighborhoods representing beloved Pixar stories. The neighborhood inspired by "The Incredibles" will be anchored by the Incredicoaster, which will feature a new mid-century-modern-style loading area inspired by the Parr family home as seen in the upcoming "Incredibles 2." Another of the neighborhoods will be a celebration of many favorite Pixar stories. In this neighborhood, each of the 24 gondolas on what is now Mickey's Fun Wheel will feature different pairs of Pixar pals, and at the Games of the Boardwalk, all of the midway games will be inspired by characters from films such as "a bug's life," "WALL-E" and the Pixar short "La Luna." Pixar Pier will open summer 2018, during the first-ever Pixar Fest celebration, which begins April 13. The celebration will include the new "Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" fireworks display, as well as the return of Pixar Play Parade and "Paint the Night" parade.
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New Details for Terralina Crafted Italian, Coming to Disney Springs in Early 2018

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The Levy Restaurant group, which debuted Paddlefish, a seafood-centric signature restaurant located in the heart of Disney Springs earlier this year, will soon unveil their newest venue: Terralina Crafted Italian, expected to transport guests to "la dolce vita," (the sweet life) essence of the spectacular Lake District of Northern Italy. The restaurant was originally to open in Fall 2017, but has been delayed until Spring 2018.
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