Vivoli il Gelato Celebrates National Hot Chocolate Day In Disney Springs

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Happy National Hot Chocolate Day!

January 31 is National Hot Chocolate Day and Vivoli il Gelato is grabbing the steaming cup with both hands and giving a complimentary hot chocolate to guests with any in-store purchase (limit of one per person).  At Vivoli il Gelato, guests can enjoy the authentic taste of Florence with original gelato recipes dating back to the 1930’s. Overseen by third-generation gelato maker, Silvana Vivoli, this team of expert gelato-makers create Italian masterpieces with fresh ingredients just like they did at her grandfather, Raffaello’s, shop in Italy. Indulge in a variety of unique flavors of signature gelato, milkshakes, affogato, sorbet and more, all within the newly reimagined Disney Springs.

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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Yoda CupcakeIf you are a Star Wars fan, you are probably already thrilled by the newest additions and upcoming changes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios including Star Wars Launch Bay, the stage show Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away, the march of the stormtroopers, the high hopes of the currently under construction Star Wars Land, and of course, the jaw-dropping new fireworks show Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. Disney is now offering another fun experience for the whole family especially the dessert lovers – the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party.

Darth Vader CupcakeTickets are $69 for guests 10 and older and $39 for children ages 3 to 9 years old. Tax and gratuity are included in the price. Separate admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also required.

Guests will enjoy Star Wars-themed desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, reserved viewing for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, and a souvenir Chewbacca stein. The party location is inside Star Wars Launch Bay. No seating is available, and wheelchairs and ECVs can be accommodated.

Tickets are limited and will sell quickly; reservations can be made by clicking here!

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Wishes Holiday Dessert Party Reservations Now Available

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Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the holiday season with the festive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights November through December 22.  There is a special holiday parade, entertaining shows, spectacular fireworks, hot chocolate and cookies, character dance parties and even snow on Main Street! This year Disney is offering a Wishes Holiday Dessert Party as part of the fun. Here’s everything you need to know about the premium event courtesy of Disney:


Available on select nights from November 7 through December 22, 2016, the Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package gives Guests like you—with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head—the chance to soak up the enchanting sight of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade from a special reserved location on Main Street, U.S.A.

Holiday Wishes 1Then, after you’ve experienced this dazzling cavalcade of festive friends—each dressed in their holiday best—and enjoyed a visit from Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, you’re invited to a private dessert party! It’s the perfect place to treat your senses to fa-la-la-fantastic views of Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks bursting high above Cinderella Castle.

But that’s not all! There’s even more in store…

At a table decked with boughs of holly, discover a host of holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts freshly prepared by our pastry chef, along with a bountiful buffet of sweet treats—like chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheeses and fresh, seasonal fruits.

So raise a cup of good cheer with sparkling cider, signature lemonades, specialty Christmas drinks, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, and then marvel as the sky above explodes with color, music and light!

The Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package is available on the following dates:

  • November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29
  • December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 28 and 22

Each premium package costs $79 for adults and $47 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax not included). A separate Event Party Ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is also required, and is not included in the price of the package. For more information or reservations, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE. Remember tickets for this event are extremely limited, so book now before they’re gone!


Still need tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Here’s all of the info:

November 10 and 13: $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 7, 8, 11, 15, and December 1: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
November 18, 27, 29, December 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13: $92 plus tax (ages 10+), $87 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 9 and 15: $96 plus tax (ages 10+), $91 plus tax (ages 3-9)
December 16, 18, and 22: $99 plus tax (ages 10+), $94 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

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Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party Reservations Now Available

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Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the Halloween season with the family friendly Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights September through October 31.  There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks, and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating, and dancing the night away with all of the characters. This year Disney is offering a Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party as part of the fun. Here’s everything you need to know about the premium event courtesy of Disney:


On select evenings from Friday, September 2 through Monday, October 31, enjoy Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade from a special reserved Main Street, U.S.A. location. Experience fun, frightful floats and kooky-spooky Disney Characters dressed in their Halloween finest—followed by a private dessert party with to-die-for views of the Happy HalloWishes fireworks bursting above Cinderella Castle!

AHalloween Party 6t a table draped in black tablecloth with a flickering jack-o’-lantern, dine on Halloween-themed cupcakes and desserts prepared that same day by our pastry chef, with a bountiful buffet of sweet treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheeses and fresh, seasonal fruits. Make a toast to the best ghost at your table with sparkling cider, signature lemonades, specialty Halloween drinks, hot chocolate, coffee or tea—and then marvel as the sky above explodes with color, music and light!

The Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package costs $79 for adults or $47 for children (ages 3 to 9), plus tax. A separate Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket is also required and is not included in the price of the package.

The package will be available on the following dates:

  • September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29 and 30
  • October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31

For more information or reservations, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE. Remember tickets for this event are extremely limited, so book now before they’re gone!


Still need tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Here’s all of the info:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, and 25: $72 plus tax (ages 10+), $67 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 29 and 30: $79 plus tax (ages 10+), $74 plus tax (ages 3-9)
September 23: $85 plus tax (ages 10+), $80 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 2 and 6 $86 plus tax (ages 10+), $81 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27: $91 plus tax (ages 10+), $86 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 7, 14, 21, 28, and 30: $95 plus tax (ages 10+), $90 plus tax (ages 3-9)
October 31: $105 plus tax (ages 10+), $100 plus tax (ages 3-9)

The party is held at Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am. You’ll want to purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Please click here to purchase now!

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Finding Dory Treats In Walt Disney World

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If you’ll be in Walt Disney World in the next couple of weeks and are looking for a cute and tasty dessert, be sure to check out the adorable Finding Dory treats that are being offered for a limited time.

Nemo Apple

An apple dipped in caramel, coated in white chocolate, rolled in orange and white sanding sugar, and decorated with marshmallows and dark chocolate is available in Magic Kingdom at Big Top Souvenirs and Disney Springs at Disney’s Candy Cauldron.

Dory Apple

An apple dipped in caramel, coated in white chocolate, rolled in blue sanding sugar, and decorated with marshmallows and dark chocolate is available in Magic Kingdom at Big Top Souvenirs and Disney Springs at Disney’s Candy Cauldron.

Dory Specialty Cupcake

A blueberry cupcake with vanilla frosting is available in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Fairfax Fare, Rosie’s All-American Café, Starring Rolls Café, and Trolley Car Café.

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