Build a Mickey Mouse Pop-Up Clubhouse

This whimsical craft celebrating Walt Disney’s original Mickey Mouse Club was created by the Walt Disney Productions character merchandising division in Toronto and sent to company business partners in the 1960s. With Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Ludwig Von Drake, and Pinocchio greeting recipients, the piece was inspired by the unique clubhouse set piece originally …

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gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread Cookies from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Makes 36 cookies Ingredients 2 sticks softened butter 2 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2 eggs 1 ¼ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 3 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 ¼ teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground star anise 1 teaspoon ground fennel 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground …

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Brioche encrusted ham

Brioche Encrusted Ham

Make your meals extra special with this mouth-watering recipe from ABC’s The Chew. Similar to beef wellington, this dough-encrusted ham is a great holiday alternative to turkey! For more recipes and crafts, visit TheChew.com and tune in WEEKDAYS 1e|12c|p on ABC. Servings: 12 Cooking time: 2+ hours Ingredients 7-10 pound smoked boneless ham 2 pounds …

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Download an Eric Goldberg Artwork Printout

Longtime Disney animator Eric Goldberg lent his talents to The Princess and the Frog, Hercules, Fantasia/2000, and The Emperor’s New Groove—but he’s probably best known for bringing the Genie to life in 1992’s Aladdin. Today’s craft is truly special; it’s an exclusive image drawn just for D23 by Eric himself, featuring the Genie and some …

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Homemade Pozole

Pozole from Disney California Adventure Park

This delicious dish can be found at the Paradise Garden Grill for the Viva Navidad celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes 6 garlic cloves, peeled, and split lengthwise 2 bay leaves 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin …

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Create Mickey and Minnie Candles

What’s more festive than bringing Mickey and Minnie Mouse to your holiday celebration? They might not be able to attend in person—but you can light up your night with these candles inspired by our favorite animated duo… (Note: You can also use red, black, and yellow paper to create these looks.) Supplies: Red felt (18 …

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Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Our friends at ABC’s The Chew serve up another scrumptious recipe. A hybrid of your favorite holiday pies, this pumpkin meets pecan pie combines the best of both worlds. For more recipes and crafts, visit TheChew.com and tune in weekdays 1e|12c|p on ABC. Servings: 8 Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours Ingredients 1 recipe for …

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Create a Babes in Toyland Toy Soldier Craft

A tribute to the famous climactic sequence of the 1961 musical fantasy Babes in Toyland, this holiday craft was originally produced by the Walt Disney Productions character merchandising division and sent out to company and business partners. The imaginative piece invited recipients to create their own miniature holiday display featuring the toy soldier, a Disney …

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chicken crepes

Chicken Crêpes Lilly

In the late 1970s, if you happened to be in Central Florida and wanted a truly special meal, there was one place to go: the Empress Lilly. For 18 years, the regally appointed ship beckoned diners with the finest menu at Walt Disney World. Gourmets, park lovers, romantics all agreed: The Lilly—named in honor of …

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Make a Frozen Snowflake Wreath

Do you wanna build a snow… flake wreath? Here’s a Christmas door decoration that’s as fluffy as freshly fallen snow, and as sparkly as Anna’s beloved ice-blue dress! Best to use this wreath on an indoor (or fully covered) door. Supplies: 8.5 x 11-inch white cardstock (printable) Styrofoam wreath (recommended: 13.8 inches [or 35 cm]) …

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