food IS a theme park
It’s Christmas Eve and you might be feeling all shopped out.
Part of the fun is finding out what’s inside!
If you’ve been spending the past couple of months buying gifts for everyone else, you deserve to treat yourself too!
We’ve seen our fair share of Minnie ears in our day.
100th Anniversary Ears
From attraction-inspired ears to character ears, to the ever-popular solid-colored ears — there’s probably a pair out there for just about anyone. Recently, a new pair of Minnie ears popped up in Disney World and Disneyland that we think you’ll either love or hate — and now they’re available online!
One of the fun parts of being in the parks every day is the thrill of finding new merch!
We spotted a new Funko!
This is especially true when it comes to collectibles. We know that for those who like to collect certain items or memorabilia, it can be a big deal when a new item is released. Fans of the Haunted Mansion will want to see this latest collectible that we found in Disneyland!
Disney CEO Bob Iger re-took the position from Bob Chapek in November, much to the delight of many fans and investors. But that doesn’t mean Iger does the job perfectly or that his decisions go without scrutiny.
Bob Iger ©New York Post
Although Disney stock initially soared when Iger returned to the company, it’s now facing an almost 50-year low after the less-than-stellar box office performance of Avatar: The Way of Water. But one Disney executive pointed out that Iger has made questionable decisions and faced major mistakes in the past — and somehow the CEO emerges better than ever each time. [Read more…]
It’s a little too late to complete your Christmas shopping (if you’re doing it online), but that shouldn’t stop you from shopping for yourself!
Holiday merchandise in Disney World
No matter the time of year, there are some great Disney gifts to check out online, and this week the company dropped even more merchandise that we think you’ll want to see. Let’s dive into the full list!
We’re ready to add to our Disney merchandise collection! (We have to be honest though, it’s probably getting out of hand.)
Chip N’ Dale
From the new Stoney Clover Lane Minnie Ears to the 2023 merchandise collection and the last addition to the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection, we have loved all of this merchandise news. Now we found even more merch online for two of our favorite pals — Chip ‘n’ Dale!
Pull up a chair folks, this has been a BIG week for Disney!
Magic Kingdom
With the holidays approaching there are some important fireworks changes taking place. Plus, buffets are returning to one restaurant, princesses are returning to another, and we’ve got a massive update about the Walt Disney World Railroad. Join us now as we recap the BIGGEST news from this past week!
It’s interesting how everything old is new again — we’re having a mid-2000s revival at the moment, especially when it comes to fashion and pop culture.
It’s Stitch!
The Disney film Lilo & Stitch, which came out in 2002, has also seen a resurgence of fans. This past year, we’ve been seeing Stitch merchandise everywhere! If you’re a fan of the little blue alien, we just spotted a new item that you’ll NEED.
Do you have your holiday baking plan all planned out?
Cookie Stroll Completer Cookie
If you’re a fan of holiday baking, we’ve got plenty of Disney recipes you can comb through to create the perfect Disney holiday meal. If you’ve seen all the booths and menus for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and have been influenced by some of the cookies especially, we used some of them to make this the only cookie post you need this season — we present to you the easiest Disney cookies to make at home!
Although some guests want to stay at a Disney hotel when visiting Disney World, many opt to stay elsewhere to save a little money or to be closer to other fun things to do in Orlando.
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel
There are, of course, many options for guests wishing to stay off-property, including hotels in the nearby vicinity and AirBnBs. And one resort is about to start a MAJOR expansion that will give Disney World guests even more options!
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