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Sep 17 2015

Adorable Disney World Halloween Souvenirs Now Available

It’s officially Halloween time in Walt Disney World! The holiday decorations are up, tasty treats are for sale, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is now being celebrated on select nights at Magic Kingdom. With all of the fun fall festivities underway, you know what that means; Halloween themed merchandise is now available! Check out some of the adorable Disney World Halloween souvenirs that you can purchase.

I still love stuffed animals and this year they have this cute Figaro plush in a Mickey Mouse Jack O’Lantern.Halloween Merchandise 1

Another easy-to-get-home souvenir is an antenna topper. Check out Minnie Mouse dressed as a witch.Halloween Merchandise 10

Perfect for cold fall nights in my home state of Colorado; I love this festive loungewear!Halloween Merchandise 9

Want to dress up for Halloween when you take the kids treat-or-treating, but don’t want to go to the trouble of a costume? How about a cute Disney Halloween shirt?Halloween Merchandise 3

I love this light-up pumpkin necklace, another super easy way to add a little Halloween spirit to your outfit on the big night!Halloween Merchandise 2

Halloween is all about the candy, right? Check out these cute mini-Halloween candy bags filled with candy corn, candy pumpkins, or chocolate. Yum!Halloween Merchandise 4

I love decorating for Halloween, and I would love to add one of these fun Halloween lanterns to my collection!Halloween Merchandise 5

Pins are another super easy and fun souvenir to collect. How cute are these?Halloween Merchandise 8

Just what I need…more mouse ears!Halloween Merchandise 6

Perfect for that mug collector in your life – Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween Mug!Halloween Merchandise 7

This Poison Apple Stein comes filled with a beverage and is available at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.Halloween Merchandise 11

This cute mug will also be available throughout the parks.Halloween Merchandise 13

One of my all-time favorite Disney World snacks? Popcorn in a souvenir bucket, and it looks like I’ll have a couple to choose from this Halloween season!

I can’t wait to do some souvenir shopping on my upcoming trip!

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Sep 16 2015

20 Fascinating Facts About Epcot’s 20th International Food And Wine Festival

In just a few days, Epcot will kick off its 20th International Food & Wine Festival. In honor of the exciting occasion, here are 20 fascinating facts about this fabulous annual event courtesy of Disney:

Epcot Food and Wine FestivalWalt Disney World Resort guests will join the 20-year celebration of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase from September 25-November 16, 2015, as they taste global and specialty cuisine, sip new beverages and eat to the beat of live entertainment.

The 53-day festival at Disney’s Epcot theme park will expand with new Future World marketplaces featuring fresh culinary concepts to pair with select wines, beers, cocktails and other beverages. ABC’s Emmy Award-winning lifestyle series, “The Chew,” will broadcast from the festival for the first time and will participate in two of the new Future World festival marketplaces: Sustainable Chew and Chew Lab. The festival is believed to be the largest food and wine event of its kind in the world.

Here are 20 fun facts about the 20th festival celebration.

  1. Now 53 days long, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival began in 1996 with a first run of 30 days.
  2. At the 2015 festival, a record 30 global marketplaces will include the new Sustainable Chew, Chew Lab and Artistry of Wine & Cheese marketplaces.
  3. The ChewProducers of ABC’s “The Chew” will tape 5 episodes of the show before 5 festival guest audiences numbering in the hundreds for each show.
  4. The 20th festival will feature 32 new marketplace dishes and 75 new cocktails, beers, wines and ciders.
  5. In 1998, 200 domestic and international wines were poured at the festival. This year, at marketplaces and premium events, more than 300 domestic and international wines will be offered.
  6. More than 60 wineries and more than 40 breweries from around the world, including local craft beer operations, will be represented at festival marketplaces.
  7. The 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Cookbook by Pam Brandon and the Disney Chefs features 75 recipes from the global marketplaces that span the entire 20 years of the festival.
  8. 3 Rockin’ Burger Block Parties and 5 Party for the Senses grand tastings will take place at World Showplace during the festival run. In all, the festival will feature 193 premium events ranging from Signature Dinners and Food & Wine Pairings to Beverage Boot Camps and Festival Events in World Showcase pavilions.
  9. Guest chefs and Disney chefs numbering 250 will present culinary demonstrations and will cook for festival events.
  10. Celebrity chefs and visiting culinarians from 6 countries and 26 U.S. states will participate in the festival at culinary demos, book signings, and special tasting events and dinners.
  11. Nearly 400 culinary demos, beverage and mixology seminars will take place during the 53-day festival.
  12. RemyDuring the new Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak festival scavenger hunt, guests can help Remy scour the park for the ingredients to make his signature dish, ratatouille. Along the way, they’ll find 12 Remy statuettes hidden in each of 11 countries of the World Showcase and at the African Outpost location. Guests can redeem the 12 stickers they’ve collected for one of 6 special pins at Port of Entry.
  13. 159 Eat to the Beat concerts will be performed; 4 musical acts will appear for the first time at this year’s festival featuring entertainment ranging from rock and soul to funk and blues.
  14. The Marketplace Discovery Passport was introduced in 2010 for the 15th annual festival; today, the free passport will feature pages with all 30 festival marketplaces that guests can have stamped during their dine-around-the-world culinary adventure .
  15. IllumiNationsMore than 1,200 fireworks will explode each night over World Showcase Lagoon in IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth nightime spectacular.
  16. Chase is the festival’s presenting sponsor for the 4th year; its Chase Lounge at American Adventure Parlor features guest amenities that include complimentary beverages and comfy furniture where guests can chill out and recharge.
  17. The Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog, back for a fourth year, is filled with 900 pounds of the tart red fruit and is accessible to cast members who wear waterproof waders.
  18. 100,000-plus desserts, including the Chocolate Cherry Explosion and Strawberry Basil Champagne “Toast” at Desserts & Champagne Marketplace, are expected to be served.
  19. In 1997, during the festival’s second year, festival planners introduced the first Grand Tasting culinary extravaganza; in 2002, the event was renamed and moved to World Showplace as Party for the Senses, now featuring up to 50 food and beverage stations and breathtaking entertainment by Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba” performers.
  20. At the new Artistry of Wine & Cheese, each keg of premium wine on tap will hold the equivalent of 26 wine bottles, eliminating bottle, cork, cardboard and paper waste from labels. Recycling and repurposing of glass bottles and corks from other marketplace locations will be part of the 20th-year festival story.

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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival ©DisneyIf you will be attending the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival this year, be sure to check out these articles for more information:

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Sep 15 2015

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats

Every year Magic Kingdom celebrates the Halloween season with the family friendly Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights September through November 1.  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. Of course, it wouldn’t be a party without some delicious Disney desserts. Here’s a peek at some of the festive treats being served up exclusively at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year courtesy of Disney:

Halloween Party Treat 1Monster Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

Halloween Party Treat 2Spider Cupcake, Main Street Bakery

Halloween Party Treat 3Halloween Cookie, Main Street Bakery

Halloween Party Treat 4Halloween Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Halloween Party Treat 5Candy Corn Soft Serve Ice Cream, Storybook Treats

Halloween Party Treat 6Ghost Cupcake, Gaston’s Tavern

Halloween Party Treat 7Candy Corn Cotton Candy, outdoor vending throughout the park

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

  • September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27; October 1 – Advance: $68 (plus tax) for adults; $63 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9); Day of the Event: $74 (plus tax) for adults; $69 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9)
  • October 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, November 1 – Advance: $74 (plus tax) for adults; $69 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9); Day of the Event: $79 (plus tax) for adults; $74 (plus tax) for children (ages 3-9)
  • Halloween – $87 (plus tax) for adults; $82 (plus tax) for children (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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Sep 14 2015

Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise Begins October 5

Ferrytale Wishes CruiseThe holiday season is right around the corner and Disney World is offering up another new festive experience for the season. Beginning October 5 through December 2015, guests will be able to enjoy Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise. Here are all of the exciting details courtesy of Disney:

Cast your sights on the new Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise—the perfect way to take in a breathtaking view of the Magic Kingdom Park night time spectacular fireworks from an exclusive spot on Seven Seas Lagoon with dazzling desserts and drinks.

Ferrytale Wishes Cruise 2Imagine sailing off from the Ticket & Transportation Ferryboat Dock promptly one hour prior to “Wishes” Nighttime Spectacular, offered select nights weekly, on the iconic, double-stack ferryboat. Set a course for decks laden with delectable sweets such as “The Grand” key lime tart; pineapple upside down cake from the chefs at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; spiced flourless chocolate cake from the pastry kitchen at Disney’s Contemporary Resort; “Main Street” Mickey Balloon Tarts; mini “fireworks” cupcakes with a pop; Cinderella’s Sugar Slipper with Orange Financier; no-sugar-added Florida mango panna cotta; and a fabulous fruit and cheese spread. Toast the evening with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in souvenir glow glasses.

Enjoy this sweet ending to your day, before watching the dazzling “Wishes” overhead, the largest fireworks spectacular ever at Walt Disney World Resort. The medley of famous Disney songs and the voices of Disney characters are piped through the boat’s sound system for this magical viewing. And you can bet there will be some special “magical moments” Disney style.

With limited guests per sailing, this is a very special ticket. Cost is $99, $69 ages 3 to 9, including tax and gratuity. For reservations, please click here or call 407-WDW-DINE. Anchors Away!

Please note on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights, the fireworks display will be Happy HalloWishes or Holiday Wishes—Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, not “Wishes” Nighttime Spectacular.

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Sep 14 2015

Chip And Dale Tsum Tsum Giveaway Winner

The Latest Disney Craze

The Winner

Congratulations to Jessica who won a pair of mini Chip and Dale Tsum Tsum. Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter and be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook to hear about more free giveaways throughout 2015!

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All About Tsum Tsum

Have you heard about the latest Disney craze – Tsum Tsum? Tsum Tsum, which literally means “stack stack” in Japanese, are offered in both an app and adorable plush. The free app is available for download in the App Store or Google Play. Collect, connect, and pop the cute Disney Tsum Tsum to earn coins.

The adorable Disney plush Tsum Tsum are the hottest new collector’s item and are available in a variety of characters and sizes.

Tsum Tsum Collage

Here’s all of the important information that you’ll need to get yourself some Tsum Tsum gear:

  • Disney character Tsum Tsum are available for purchase on DisneyStore.com (affiliate link), at your local Disney Store, at Target, and at Once Upon A Toy in Downtown Disney.
  • They come in three sizes – mini, medium, and large.
  • They also have Tsum Tsum clothing and gear available on DisneyStore.com.
  • Mini Tsum Tsum are $4.95, medium Tsum Tsum are $12.95, and large Tsum Tsum are $24.95.
  • There are many characters to choose from in a variety of sizes including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Dumbo, Stitch, Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, and more.
  • On the first Tuesday of every month, a brand new collection of mini Tsum Tsum plush are revealed on DisneyStore.com. On Tuesday, September 1, the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection was released.

Please click this link to purchase a Tsum Tsum today!