Tag: Disney Christmas
Guests can create, taste and view gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World
Posted onFor many guests, one of the most beloved holiday traditions is making — and eating — gingerbread houses. And there’s still time this season to do both at Walt Disney World. For the second year, the Boardwalk Inn is hosting a Gingerbread Academy during which guests will work with the hotel’s pastry chef team to … Continue reading "Guests can create, taste and view gingerbread displays at Walt Disney World"
What makes this Disney Parks merchandise must-have souvenirs?
Posted onTis the season for shopping, and what better place than Walt Disney World or Disneyland? For many, if not most, travelers, a fun part of the vacation experience is bringing home a souvenir or two. We love to have something tangible to remind us of our time spent exploring new places. And there’s no doubt … Continue reading "What makes this Disney Parks merchandise must-have souvenirs?"
Disney Christmas and Dogs Dooney and Bourke collections to be released on Thanksgiving weekend
Posted onTwo highly anticipated Disney Dooney and Bourke collections will be released next week. The Winter Wonderland (Christmas) design and the Disney Dogs are finally going to be available after they were unveiled over the summer.
5 new Disney Dooney and Bourke handbag prints to debut in November 2016
Posted onDisney Dooney & Bourke fans, get your wallets ready! In November, the high-end purse company is releasing not just one, but five new patterns on a variety of handbags. And one of the patterns has a Christmas theme, which is a much-sought-after first. Beginning tomorrow (Nov. 11), shoppers will be able to purchase the Disney … Continue reading "5 new Disney Dooney and Bourke handbag prints to debut in November 2016"
Coping with crowds at Walt Disney World for Christmas and New Year’s weeks
Posted onThe busiest time of the entire year at Walt Disney World - the week before Christmas and the week before New Year's Day -- is quickly approaching. And although being in a Disney theme park during the holidays is truly magical, it is also extremely crowded. So, it's more important than ever to have a strategy and backup plans so that you don't end up feeling like the Grinch when the crowds seem overwhelming.
Top Disney toys for 2015 holiday season
Posted onWith Hanukkah beginning Sunday and Christmas only about two weeks away, toy shopping clearly is on the minds of parents and relatives everywhere. And although kids are encouraged at this time of the year to tell us what their hearts desire, many adults also want to create that element of surprise with the “perfect” toy. … Continue reading "Top Disney toys for 2015 holiday season"
Tips for maximizing your time at 2015 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Posted onEven in Orlando, guests and residents alike can dream of a white Christmas. But the closest we may come to that impossible feat in the Sunshine State is at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World, where it "snows" on Main Street, U.S.A., and guests enjoy hot cocoa on select dates in November and December. My family and I have attended the party for more than a decade, witnessing the changes through the years. Here, I offer our best tips for making the most of your party night.
What’s new at Disney World’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in 2014?
Posted onFamily Blogger Kristin Ford shares what's new at the Osborne Lights in 2014 and her tips!
Neil Patrick Harris shines as narrator at Disney’s Candlelight Processional
Posted onI look forward to the Candlelight Processional each year at Epcot. It's an incredible, moving performance that tells the Christmas story with a mass choir, 50-piece orchestra and celebrity narrator.
The long-running Candlelight Processional has continued to grow in popularity through the years, and as such, securing a good seat can take a bit of planning.

