Practice Makes Practically Perfect on the Set of Mary Poppins Returns

By Bruce Steele

There can be only one Mary Poppins. She is, says Emily Blunt, “a completely singular character.” But on the London set of Mary Poppins Returns, in which Blunt brings the magical nanny back to the screen, you very quickly learn that duplication is the rule.

As costume designer Sandy Powell tours a building at Shepperton Studios that’s jam-packed with costumes, props and concept art from the movie that’s currently being filmed on nearby soundstages, she explains why there are no vintage costumes in the movie, set in 1930s London.

“Everything has to be 100 percent made,” she says, “because we make multiples.”

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Standing next to mannequins dressed in the costumes of the family of Michael Banks, who has grown up and become a single father of three in the 20-plus years since the events of the 1964 Mary Poppins, Powell relates that making the kids’ clothes was a particular challenge.

“Things happen to kids,” she says, and the costume department has to be ready to step in with a fresh costume immediately, so filming isn’t held up by a wardrobe malfunction. “Then they get muddy, and we have to have multiples of that [the muddy clothes]. And then each of these kids has a photo double, an acting double and a stunt double, and each of those kids has to have the same number of multiples.”

She consults with her assistant, Charlotte Law, who quickly provides the totals: 15 copies of one child’s outfit, 10 each for the other two. And that’s just for one scene.

“And they keep growing,” Powell adds, “so we have to switch them out with longer-length trousers.”

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Another mannequin wears Mary Poppins’ familiar dark blue coat and her newly redesigned hat, no longer adorned with flowers. “I don’t see Mary Poppins as being very floral,” Powell says. Instead there’s a small robin on one end of her hat pin. Powell’s team had seven copies of this hat at the ready, along with seven robin-topped pins.

When Poppins herself appears in the form of Emily Blunt, taking a break in the filming, she is wearing one of those seven hats along with a coat in a rich red hue, rather than the usual dark blue. Today’s scene is the song “Trip a Little Light Fantastic,” a complicated musical number featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack, a lamplighter who was a protégé to Mary’s now-departed friend Bert. Jack is joined by about 50 of his fellow lamplighters for a dance extravaganza set in an abandoned park at night, so Powell designed a red coat for Mary that would pop better in lower light. It’s paired with a skirt generous enough that “when she spins, you get the full Ginger Rogers effect,” the designer says.

By this point, many weeks into the filming, Blunt is comfortable in her iconic role, attributing her ease to director Rob Marshall, with whom she worked on Into the Woods. She was “terribly excited” to be offered the part, she says, and accepted despite some “trepidations about taking on such an iconic role that had been played by such an iconic actress,” Julie Andrews.

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“But I think Rob’s greatest quality is making you feel like the impossible is possible,” Blunt says.

For the filmmaking team, that meant having the courage to leave the first Mary Poppins behind them. When production designer John Myhre visits the Shepperton building housing the display of costumes and props, he explains: “The first thing Rob said to me when he invited me on the project was that this was our movie. And while we’re certainly giving a nod to the original, we have a different story, and it’s a more contemporary audience [that will see it].”

For example, the talking parrot head on Mary’s umbrella handle is more elaborate than in the 1964 movie. “We went through many, many passes,” says Myhre, who supervised prop construction as well as designing all the sets. “Rob wanted it to feel more real.”

The final parrot head – and yes, there are many copies of the umbrella, as well—is made both to look as much like a parrot as possible and (in some versions) to contain the mechanics necessary to have it speak. The team discussed using computer effects to create the talking parrot “in post,” after the filming was complete, Myhre says, but decided to stick to animatronics because “the kids are going to have a much better time talking to a parrot head umbrella that can actually talk to them” during the filming.

In the prop workshop nearby on the Shepperton lot, prop supervisor Nick Richardson explains the many steps necessary to make the umbrella handle, with the parrot’s many iterations laid out on a table in front of him.

First an artist needed to carve a sculpture of the head—approved by Myhre and Marshall— then the sculpt was scanned in minute detail to create a computer model that could be reproduced by a 3D printer. The print, made in two halves, was cleaned up by hand and used to create a mold from which the final parrot heads were cast in resin. The heads were then hand-painted, copper plating and other details added, and the brass highlights were then etched, cut out, and lovingly attached.

And then they did it again. And again. Until they had the number of Poppins umbrellas necessary for filming.

Ditto Mary’s carpet bag, several copies of which are displayed on another table in the prop department: The full bag with polka-dot lining. The bag with a hole in the bottom for passing through larger objects. And so on.

“On all these movie props, you need many, many, many, many,” Myhre says. “You can’t just have one.”

Myhre also reveals something else that’s duplicated in today’s filming—something Disney’s most loyal fans might notice in the final movie that other viewers are likely to overlook.

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On the set where the lamplighter musical number is being filmed, in one of the 10 soundstages at Shepperton filled with Poppins sets, Myhre says, “I put in six hidden Mickeys.” Both he and Marshall are big fans of Disneyland, he explains.

It just goes to show, even the filmmakers tasked with bringing Mary Poppins back to the screen after 54 years are, in their hearts, aspiring Disney Imagineers.

The Untold Story Behind the Reimagined World of Disney Stores

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Every trip to Disneyland is full of magical memories, and since it opened 2001, we’ve counted on the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney to be our one-stop shop for the perfect souvenirs to honor our most magical vacations. Now, this trusty store—and its counterpart in Florida—have been transformed into stunning reimagined locations enriched with new history tied to the legacy of The Walt Disney Company and Walt’s journey through California. The next time you’re browsing through the vintage-inspired Mickey Mouse Club Collection or if you’re picking out the perfect Mickey Ear Hat to #ShareYourEars, make sure to take some time to discover the small touches that hint at the store’s new backstory.

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Grand Beginnings
Let’s take a look at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, which was inspired  by California Craftsman architecture made popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Now, imagine the new World of Disney store as a bus depot where hotel guests would begin their journeys—in much the same way that guests begin their adventures when they leave the Grand Californian to stroll into Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure.

Of course, this store isn’t a bus stop, but sharp-eyed guests may spot “ghost art” hinting at the store’s past. If you look up, you might notice faded advertising banners encouraging you to “Adventure Through California!” Fans of Walt Disney Imagineering may even spot an ad for the 1401 Series Luxury Coaches, a reference to Imagineering’s street address, which has popped up in some other parts of Disneyland, as well.

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An Animated Location
The next part of the World of Disney’s reimagined story has an extra sprinkle of pixie dust. In this imagined history, Walt Disney expanded his animation studio beyond the famous location in Burbank to both Downtown Disney and Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. While both World of Disney stores are obviously not animation studios anymore, they are still very animated. Take a look at the paint jars lining the wall behind a register—you might notice some colorful magic happening that causes the surrounding wall art to come to life!

In the new story, both animation studios closed in 1989 with the opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then called “Disney-MGM Studios”), where a real-life animation studio was based in the park, producing some of our favorite Disney films including Lilo & Stitch and Mulan. Later World of Disney stores opened at both locations, hiding all the animated magic hidden behind drywall—until this year’s reimagining, when all the depot brickwork and animation paraphernalia were revealed. Both World of Disney stores are full of hidden secrets and Easter eggs that help tell this enchanting imagined story to guests who are willing to look.

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Easter Eggs by the Dozens
While you’re waiting to ring up your latest purchases—(Might we recommend the new Disney attractions-themed Spirit Jerseys? It’s so hard to pick just one to take home!)—you might take a look at the new cashier desks—does that artwork look familiar? As the newly imagined story goes, the cashier desks are repurposed desks from the Nine Old Men themselves, including reproductions of actual sketches from the Animation Research Library. Can you figure out which desk belongs to which animator?

Behind one of the cashier stations is a large bulletin board dedicated to the Nine Old Men—can you spot caricatures of each of them? Plus, there are snippets of animation advice for any aspiring animators out there looking for tips and tricks from an array of Disney Legends.

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Finally, no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you! The artwork on the walls is, in fact, coming to life before your eyes. Using reproductions of actual Nine Old Men pencil sketches, these amazing art pieces will wow any fan of Disney films.

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What other Easter eggs can you spot that hint at the imagined history of the stores?

See more of the new World of Disney in this video from the Disney Parks Blog:

D23’s Ultimate Guide to Your Holiday Viewing—2018 Edition

By Karina Schink

We’ve decked our halls with boughs of holly, and laid out all the necessary provisions for the big man in red and his merry steeds. Now, it’s finally time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit that’s all around. Luckily Freeform, ABC, and Disney Channel have got all of us covered in holiday cheer from now until the end of the year!

So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, because whether the weather outside is frightful or not, inside it’s delightful with tons of shows and films to enjoy!

Friday, November 23
(7 p.m. ET/PT) Vampirina “Nanpire and Grandpop the Great’s”—Disney Junior
(8–9 p.m. ET) Santa Clause Is Comin’ to Town—ABC
Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party—DisneyNOW app (Hosted by Jordan Fisher, Ruby Rose Turner, and Dakota Lotus, featuring special appearances by Booboo Stewart, Kylee Russell, Sadie Stanley, and Sean Giambrone, and performances by Gwen Stefani, Brett Eldredge, Asher Angel, and Meg Donnelly)

Saturday, November 24
(11:30 a.m. ET/PT) Elena of Avalor “Snow Place Like Home”—Disney Junior

Monday, November 26
(8–9 p.m. ET) The Great Christmas Light Fight “602”—ABC
(9–10 p.m. ET) The Great Christmas Light Fight “601”—ABC

Thursday, November 29
(8–8:30 p.m. ET) Olaf’s Frozen Adventure—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. ET) Toy Story That Time Forgot—ABC
(9–11 p.m. ET) The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration—ABC (Hosted by Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland, featuring performances by Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Brett Eldredge, Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, Jordan Fisher, Aloe Blacc, Maddie Poppe, and Why Don’t We)

Friday, November 30
(9:30 a.m. ET/PT) Mickey and the Roadster Racers “Snow-Go with the Flow/Happy”—Disney Channel
(10 a.m. ET/PT) Muppet Babies “A Very Muppet Babies Christmas”—Disney Junior
(10:30 a.m. ET/PT) Puppy Dog Pals “A Santa for Bob / Snowman Secret”—Disney Junior

Saturday, December 1
(7 a.m./6c) Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups—Freeform
(7:30 a.m. ET/PT) DuckTales “Last Christmas!”—Disney Channel
(9:05 a.m./8:05c) Home Alone 3—Freeform
(11:15 a.m./10:15c) The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration—Freeform
(1:15 p.m./12:15c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(3:20 p.m./2:20c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(5:25 p.m./4:25c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(7:35 p.m./6:35c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(8 – 8:30 p.m. ET/PT) Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Magic—Disney Channel
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) Life-Size—Freeform

Sunday, December 2
(7 a.m./6c) Home Alone 3—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Eight Crazy Nights—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(1:05 p.m./12:05c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(2:35 p.m./1:35c) Life-Size—Freeform
(4:40 p.m./3:40c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(6:20 p.m./5:20c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(7 p.m. ET/PT) Doc McStuffins Christmas Special—Disney Junior
(9 p.m./8c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform
(10–11 p.m. ET) The Victoria Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special—ABC
(11 p.m./10c) The Holiday—Freeform

Monday, December 3
(7 a.m./6c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(8:30 a.m./7:30c) Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) The Little Drummer Boy (1968)—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(12 p.m./11c) The Truth About Christmas—Freeform
(2:10 p.m./1:10c) The Holiday—Freeform
(5:25 p.m./4:25c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform
(7:25 p.m./6:25c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. ET) The Great Christmas Light Fight “603”/”604”—ABC
(9:30 p.m./8:30c) Pop Up Santa Holiday Special—Freeform
(10–11 p.m. ET) The Good Doctor “Quarantine”—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) The Family Stone—Freeform

Tuesday, December 4
(7 a.m./6c) Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(8 a.m./7c) Pop Up Santa Holiday Special—Freeform
(11:30 a.m./10:30c) Love the Coopers—Freeform
(2:05 p.m./1:05c) The Family Stone—Freeform
(4:10 p.m./3:10c) This Christmas—Freeform
(6:50 p.m./5:50c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. ET) The Connors “Hold the Salt”—ABC
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(12 a.m./11c) Home Alone 3—Freeform

Wednesday, December 5
(7 a.m./6c) I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(12 p.m./11c) Home Alone 3—Freeform
(2 p.m./1c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(4:05 p.m./3:05c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(5:10 p.m./4:10c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(6:50 p.m./5:50c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(12 a.m./11c) I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)—Freeform

Thursday, December 6
(7 a.m./6c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups—Freeform
(12 p.m./11c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(2:05 p.m./1:05c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(3:10 p.m./2:10c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(4:50 p.m./3:50c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(6:55 p.m./5:55c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story—Freeform
(8–9 p.m. ET) A Charlie Brown Christmas—ABC
(8:55 p.m./5:55c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2—Freeform
(9–11 p.m. ET) The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Call Me Claus—Freeform

Friday, December 7
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Jingle All the Way 2—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Call Me Claus­—Freeform
(1:10 p.m./12:10c) Unaccompanied Minors—Freeform
(3:15 p.m./2:15c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story—Freeform
(5:15 p.m./4:15c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2—Freeform
(7:20 p.m./6:20c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3—Freeform
(8 p.m. ET/PT) Bizaardvark “Holiday Video Sketchtacular”—Disney Channel
(8:30 p.m. ET/PT) Coop & Cami “Would You Wrather Get a Moose Angry”—Disney Channel
(9–10:01 p.m. EST) The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special—ABC
(9:50 p.m./8:50c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) A Belle for Christmas—Freeform

Saturday, December 8
(7 a.m./6c) The Little Drummer Boy—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too—Freeform
(8 a.m./7c) A Belle for Christmas—Freeform
(10:10 a.m./9:10c) Unaccompanied Minors—Freeform
(12:15 p.m./11:15c) Deck the Halls—Freeform
(2:20 p.m./1:20c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(4:25 p.m./3:25c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(5:30 p.m./4:30c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3—Freeform
(8 p.m./7c) Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition—ABC
(9 p.m./8c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(11 p.m./10c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(1 a.m./12c) Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic—Freeform

Sunday, December 9
(7 a.m./6c) Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Deck the Halls—Freeform
(9:30 a.m./8:30c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(10:35 a.m./9:35c) Life-Size—Freeform
(12:40 p.m./11:40c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform
(2:45 p.m./1:45c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(4:50 p.m./3:50c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(6:55 p.m./5:55c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(8 – 9 p.m. EST) Dancing with the Stars: Juniors “The Finale (Holiday Special)”—ABC
(9 p.m./8c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(11:35 p.m./10:35c) Love the Coopers—Freeform

 Monday, December 10
(7a.m./6c) This Christmas—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(12 p.m./11c) Love the Coopers—Freeform
(2:35 p.m./1:35c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(4:40 p.m./3:40c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(6:20 p.m./5:20c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) CMA Country Christmas—ABC
(9 p.m./8c) No Sleep ’Til Christmas—Freeform
(10–11 p.m. EST) The Great Christmas Light Fight “607 – All Stars”—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Holidays in Handcuffs—Freeform

Tuesday, December 11
(7 a.m./6c) Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Unaccompanied Minors—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Pop Up Santa Holiday Special—Freeform
(12:35 p.m./11:35c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(2:40 p.m./1:40c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(4:20 p.m./3:20c) Jingle All the Way 2—Freeform
(6:25 p.m./5:25c) Ice Age: Continental Drift—Freeform
(8:30 p.m./7:30c) Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo—Freeform
(8:31–9 p.m. EST) The Kids Are Alright “Christmas 1972”—ABC
(9–9:30 p.m. EST) black-ish “Christmas in Theater Eight”—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure—Freeform

Wednesday, December 12
(7 a.m./6c) Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure—Freeform
(11:30 a.m./10:30c) Jingle All the Way 2—Freeform
(1:30 p.m./12:30c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(3 p.m./2c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(4:30 p.m./3:30c) Ice Age: Continental Drift—Freeform
(6:30 p.m./5:30c) Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. EST) The Goldbergs “Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer”—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. EST) American Housewife “Saving Christmas”—ABC
(9 p.m./8c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol­—Freeform
(9–9:31 p.m. EST) Modern Family “Stuck in a Moment”—ABC
(9:31–10 p.m. EST) Single Parents “The Magic Box”—ABC
(10–11 p.m. EST) A Million Little Things “christmas wishlist”—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Call Me Claus—Freeform

Thursday, December 13
(7 a.m./6c) Call Me Claus—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) No Sleep ’Til Christmas—Freeform
(1:05 p.m./12:05c) This Christmas—Freeform
(3:40 p.m./2:40c) Holiday in Handcuffs—Freeform
(5:45 p.m./4:45c) The Holiday—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. EST) Disney Prep & Landing—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. EST) Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice—ABC
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(9–11 p.m. EST) The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition “Cookie and Bread Week”—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Deck the Halls—Freeform

Friday, December 14
(7 a.m./6c) The Family Stone—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Angels Sing—Freeform
(1:05 p.m./12:05c) The Mistle-tones—Freeform
(3:10 p.m./2:10c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(5:15 p.m./4:15c) Deck the Halls—Freeform
(7:20 p.m./6:20c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. EST) Fresh Off the Boat “Cousin Eddie”—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. EST) Speechless “J-I-Jingle T-H—Thon”—ABC
(9:25 p.m./8:25c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(11:30 p.m./10:30c) The Family Stone

Saturday, December 15
(7 a.m./6c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(10:30 a.m./9:30c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(12:35 p.m./11:35c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(2:40 p.m./1:40c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story—Freeform
(4:40 p.m./3:40c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2—Freeform
(6:45 p.m./5:45c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) The Great Christmas Light Fight “603”/”604”—ABC
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform

Sunday, December 16
(7 a.m./6c) A Belle for Christmas—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Jingle All the Way 2—Freeform
(11a.m./10c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(12 p.m./11c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story—Freeform
(2 p.m./1c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2—Freeform
(4:05 p.m./3:05c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3—Freeform
(6:35 p.m./5:35c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(7–11 p.m. EST) The Sound of Music—ABC
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(11:20 p.m./10:20c) A Miracle on Christmas Lake—Freeform

Monday, December 17
(7 a.m./6c) Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Angels Sing—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Call Me Claus—Freeform
(1 p.m./12c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(3:05 p.m./2:05c) Deck the Halls—Freeform
(5:10 p.m./4:10c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(7:15 p.m./6:15c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) The Great Christmas Light Fight “605”/“606”—ABC
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) Paddington—Freeform
(10–11 p.m. EST) In Memoriam – ABC News—ABC
(12 a.m./11c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform

 Tuesday, December 18
(7 a.m./6c) The Little Drummer Boy (1968)—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform
(8 a.m./7c) Call Me Claus—Freeform
(10 a.m./9c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(11:35 a.m./10:35c) Paddington—Freeform
(1:35 p.m./12:35c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(3:40 p.m./2:40c) The Truth About Christmas—Freeform
(5:45 p.m./4:45c) The Holiday—Freeform
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(12 a.m./11c) 12 Dates of Christmas—Freeform

Wednesday, December 18
(7 a.m./6c) Snow—Freeform
(9 a.m./8c) Snow 2: Brain Freeze—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) The Family Stone—Freeform
(1 p.m./12c) Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic—Freeform
(2 p.m./1c) The Holiday—Freeform
(5:05 p.m./4:05c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(7:10 p.m./6:10c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. EST) Olaf’s Frozen Adventure—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. EST) Shrek the Halls—ABC
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) Life-Size—Freeform

Thursday, December 20
(7 a.m./6c) Pop Up Santa Holiday Special—Freeform
(8:30 a.m./7:30c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(10 a.m./9c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(11:30 a.m./10:30c) Life-Size—Freeform
(1:30 p.m./12:30c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform
(3:30 p.m./2:30c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(5:35 p.m./4:35c) Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(6:40 p.m./5:40c) Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles—Freeform
(8–9 p.m. EST) A Charlie Brown Christmas—ABC
(9–11 p.m. EST) The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition “Semi-Final and Final”—ABC
(9:20 p.m./8:20c) Ice Age: Continental Drift—Freeform
(11:25 p.m./10:25c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform
(1:30 a.m./12:30c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform

Friday, December 21
(7 a.m./6c) Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(8:30 a.m./7:30c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(10 a.m./9c) The Doc McStuffins Christmas Special—Freeform
(10:30 a.m./9:30c) Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Mickey’s Christmas Carol—Freeform
(11:30 a.m./10:30c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(12:30 p.m./11:30) Love the Coopers—Freeform
(3 p.m./2c) Ice Age: Continental Drift—Freeform
(3–4 p.m. EST) General Hospital “Toys for Tots”—ABC
(5:05 p.m./4:05c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(7:10 p.m./6:10c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(8–9 p.m. EST) I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!—ABC
(9–10 p.m. EST) The Great Christmas Light Fight “607 – All Stars”—ABC
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) No Sleep ’Til Christmas—Freeform

Saturday, December 22
(7 a.m./6c) A Miracle on Christmas Lake—Freeform
(9:40 a.m./8:40c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(11:50 a.m./10:50c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(1:55 p.m./12:55c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot—Freeform
(2:25 p.m./1:25c) Disney’s Prep & Landing—Freeform
(2:55 p.m./1:55c) Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice—Freeform
(3:25 p.m./2:25c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(5:05 p.m./4:05c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(7:45 p.m./6:45c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) CMA Country Christmas—ABC
(9:50 p.m./8:50c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform

Sunday, December 23
(7 a.m./6c) The Little Drummer Boy (1968)—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure—Freeform
(9:40 a.m./8:40c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(11:45 a.m./10:45c) Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot—Freeform
(12:15 p.m./11:15c) Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town—Freeform
(1:20 p.m./12:20c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(3 p.m./2c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(5:05 p.m./4:05c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(7:10 p.m./6:10c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform
(8–8:30 p.m. EST) Disney Prep & Landing—ABC
(8:30–9 p.m. EST) Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice—ABC
(9–11 p.m. EST) The Year: 2018 – ABC News—ABC
(9:15 p.m./8:15c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(11:55 p.m./10:55c) Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Freeform

Monday, December 24
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish—Freeform
(11 a.m./10c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(12:30 p.m./11:30c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(2:05 p.m./1:05c) Jingle All the Way 2—Freeform
(4:10 p.m./3:10c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(6:15 p.m./5:15c) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas—Freeform
(8–10 p.m. EST) Beauty and the Beast (1991)—ABC
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(12 a.m./11c) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause—Freeform

Tuesday, December 25
(7 a.m./6c) Disney’s Prep & Landing—Freeform
(7:30 a.m./6:30c) Disney’s Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice—Freeform
(8 a.m./7c) Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas—Freeform
(10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST, 9–11 a.m. CST/MST/PST) Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade—ABC (Hosted by Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland, co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, with special appearances by Trevor Jackson and Cierra Ramirez, with performances by Gwen Stefani, Brett Eldredge, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, Jordan Fisher, Aloe Blacc, Olivia Holt, Maddie Poppe, DCappella, and Why Don’t We)
(11 a.m./10c) The Nightmare Before Christmas—Freeform
(12:40 p.m./11:40c) Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Freeform
(2:40 p.m./1:40c) Christmas with the Kranks—Freeform
(4:45 p.m./3:45c) The Santa Clause—Freeform
(6:50 p.m./5:50c) The Santa Clause 3—Freeform
(8:55 p.m./7:55c) Disney’s The Lion King (1994)—Freeform
(12 a.m./11c) Disney’s The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride—Freeform

Thursday, December 27
(8–9 p.m. EST) Happy New Year, Charlie Brown—ABC
(9–10 p.m. EST) Rudolph’s Shiny New Year—ABC

Monday, December 31
(8 p.m. EST) Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest—ABC

Enter D23’s Holiday Cookie Showcase

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Every family has their own special holiday tradition, but there’s one thing that we all have in common: Making delicious food! It’s the time of year for eating tasty treats: gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, candy cane cookies, shortbread cookies…

Here at D23, we can’t get holiday cookies off our minds, and so we have a delicious solution! We want YOU to share your best holiday cookie photos—with a Disney twist! Whether your gingerbread men wear mouse ears or you recreate the cast of Frozen in frosting, we want to see how you sprinkle pixie dust on your holiday sweets.

This campaign has ended. Check out D23.com for more Disney fun!

Fezziwig’s Cranberry Christmas Scones

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. of salt
  • 1 tbsp. grated orange zest, packed
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed in small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup of cold heavy cream
  • 1- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp. of cold heavy cream to brush the tops 2 tbsp. turbinado sugar for sprinkling tops

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Stir together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and orange zest.
  3. With an electric mixer, mix the cold butter cubes into the dry ingredients until fine crumbs form. A few larger bits of butter will remain.
  4. Whisk the egg, and add the cream to a small bowl. Whisk together for a minute. Slowly add small amounts to the dry ingredients with the mixer on low until a thick and stiff dough forms. Fold in the fresh cranberries until mixed in.
  5. Flour a work surface and use hands to flatten out the dough until about 1” thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the scones.
  6. Place the scones on a parchment-covered cookie sheet.
  7. Brush the tops with the cream, and sprinkle the desired amount of sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  9. Makes about 10 scones.

Bob Cratchit’s Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

Ingredients:

  • 14 oz. of premade pizza dough
  • Mozzarella cheese cut into 3/4” chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Two cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. of finely chopped basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Handful of small basil leaves for garnish
  • Sweety Drop Miniature Peppers for garnish
  • Rosemary for garnish
  • Marinara for dipping

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Mix the olive oil and garlic together and set aside.
  3. Divide the pizza dough into equal-size pieces. You will need about 20 pieces to make the tree shape.
  4. Make a ball with the dough, and gently insert a piece of cheese into the center. Be sure to seal the cheese inside the dough so it will not escape while baking.
  5. Place the balls seam side down on a parchment-covered cookie sheet. Be sure to have them slightly touching each other.
  6. Brush the dough with the olive oil garlic mixture.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and immediately return to oven for about 3 minutes to toast the cheese.
  9. Sprinkle with the basil leaves and garnish with remaining ingredients.

Mickey’s Christmas Matching Game

What you will need:

  • Regular printer paper
  • Four (4) 8.5” x 11” foam craft board
  • Glue stick
  • Straight edge for cutting
  • Cutting surface
  • Craft knife
  • 1 minute timer

Kids, have a grown-up help you with scissors and glue.

How To Make The Cards
Download and print onto regular paper and apply glue to the backs to adhere the printed cards onto the foam craft board. On a proper cutting surface, use the straight edge to cut along the solid lines to separate the cards. Kids, have a grown-up help you with the craft knife and cutting.

How To Play The Game
Place all 144 cards face up on a flat surface. Mix them up for a couple of minutes. Everyone can join in! Once thoroughly mixed, arrange and stack the cards (right reading) to match the below diagram. Each player will have a 1-minute turn to match as many pairs as possible. Cards are free to match if either the left or right side of the card is open. If not, the card is not available to match. The game is finished when no more moves are available or the cards are all gone! Unless otherwise indicated, each card is worth one (1) point.

Each player adds up their points to determine the winner.

Mickey’s Holiday Wreath Craft

What you will need:

  • Regular printer paper
  • Seven (7) 9” x 12” sheets of bright green felt
  • Two (2) 9” x 12” sheets of dark green felt
  • 10“ embroidery hoop
  • Red ribbon
  • Small red craft pom poms
  • Sharp scissors
  • Hot glue gun with glue

Kids, have a grown-up help you with the scissors and glue.

How To Make The Wreath

Step 1: Prepare the holly leaves

  • Download and print out the holly leaf template and trim along the solid line.
  • Cut a sheet of felt into three 4” x 9” pieces. Cut again into 2 1⁄4” x 4” pieces. You should have twelve 2 1⁄4” x 4” rectangles. Repeat this to all of the bright green felt sheets and one dark green felt sheet.
  • Use the holly leaf template to cut out the leaves. TIP: To cut out the leaves faster, stack 3 pieces of felt.
  • Apply a small amount of hot glue to the base of a leaf. Let the glue cool a few seconds, and then pinch the felt together. This area will be used to glue the leaf onto the embroidery hoop. Repeat this to all of the leaves.

Step 2: Prepare the embroidery hoop

  • Cut one dark green felt sheet into several 3⁄4” x 12” strips. These strips will be used to cover the embroidery hoop.
  • Adhere with hot glue one end of a strip to the hoop and wrap the felt around the hoop to cover. Secure that strip with hot glue, and repeat until the hoop is covered.

Step 3: Glue on the leaves

  • Using bright green leaves, apply a small amount of hot glue for the first leaf position. This will be a center leaf. Keep in mind the wreath will be hung on a door or wall, so place the leaves on the front of the hoop.
  • Apply another small amount of glue for the next leaf. This leaf will be to the left of the center leaf, about a 1⁄2” lower.
  • Apply another leaf to the right of the center leaf, about a 1⁄2” lower than the left leaf.
  • Apply another leaf in the center of the left and right leaves.
  • Repeat these steps working around the wreath adding here and there a dark green leaf.

Step 4: Add the bow and red pom poms

  • Using red ribbon, make a bow and glue onto the wreath.
  • Glue on the red pom poms as holly berries.

Your Ultimate Ho Ho Holiday Foodie Guide to Chow Down at Disney Parks

By Karina Schink

We’re putting away our Jack-o-Lanterns and getting ready to deck the halls, because the holidays are here! While there’s much merriment to celebrate, we’re most excited for all of the exclusive eats that Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will have to offer this season. Buckle up, grab the first reindeer-led sleigh you can find, and make your way over to a Disney park now to try each and every one (what, it’s the holidays!) of these tantalizing treats.

Disneyland Resort

Holiday treats are now landing at Disneyland Resort. Merry feastings to all, and to all a good bite!

Sugarplum Candy Churro

Churros

Sour Apple Churro with optional side of caramel sauce – cart outside Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

  • Churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint – cart outside Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Gingerbread Churro – Cart near Sleeping Beauty Castle
  • Sugarplum Candy Churro – Cart near Haunted Mansion
  • Churro Sundae (peppermint ice cream and a cajeta-filled churro garnished with chocolate brownie crumbles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream) – The Golden Horseshoe
  • Churro Bites with Eggnog Gelato and Caramel Sauce – Hungry Bear Restaurant

Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog

Refreshment Corner

  • Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog: Premium hot dog with sliced roast beef, peppers, onions, and cheese sauce

Santa Hat Macaron

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

  • Santa Hat Macaron with mint white filling and rich chocolate ganache
  • Caramel Apple Muffin with streusel
  • Eggnog Latte Cheesecake finished with white chocolate mousse “foam” and a sprinkling of nutmeg
  • Holiday Vanilla Bean Cupcake filled with red and green chocolate candy pieces and topped with green and white swirled white chocolate mousse and round chocolate swirl candy pieces
  • Holiday Brownie topped with white chocolate mousse, sprinkles, chocolate presents, and a Christmas tree Gingerbread Cookie

Roast Beef TV Dinner

Carnation Café

  • Roast Beef TV Dinner: Roast beef topped with roasted shallot and sun-dried cherry demi sauce, mashed potatoes, haricot verts, and carrots and served with chocolate croissant bread pudding and crème anglaise

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor

  • Peppermint Holiday Sundae with peppermint ice cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint

Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie

Market House

  • Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie
  • Snowman Shortbread Cookie
  • Gingerbread Cookie

Plaza Inn

  • Chocolate Mint Yule Log: Chocolate sponge surrounded by mint chip filling and finished with buttercream, white chocolate curls, and white chocolate crispy pearls
  • Holiday Bundt Cake
  • Coconut Cream Pie: 5-inch pie shell filled with coconut pastry cream and topped with coconut whipped cream and red and green-colored coconut

Red Rose Taverne

  • Snowman Pancake with Applewood-smoked bacon
  • Snowman Shortbread Cookie
  • Holiday Pastry Wreath: Pate a choux dough filled with cranberry-raspberry compote with orange and white chocolate mousse and finished with green chocolate, silver and gold edible glitter, yellow and blue crispy pearls, a yellow chocolate bow, and a red rose
  • Gingerbread Cookie

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

  • Chile Relleno: Red and green sauce topped with queso fresco and crema and served with rice, ranchero beans, and pickled vegetables
  • Dessert Nachos: Cinnamon crisps topped with apple filling, vanilla sauce, cajeta caramel, and whipped cream
  • Frozen Abuelita Hot Chocolate: Frozen Mexican hot chocolate with chocolate sauce topped with peppermint whipped cream and crushed candy canes
  • Sopapilla Cheesecake: Cheesecake filling layered between croissant dough baked with melted butter and cinnamon sugar and topped with sugar and whipped cream

Galactic Grill

  • S’mores Parfait: Layers of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, marshmallow filling, crushed graham cracker, and ganache topped with chocolate chips and a toasted marshmallow

Alien Pizza Planet

  • Space Dip Pizza with spinach and artichoke dip, chicken, capicola, and assorted cheeses
  • Green Alien Holiday Macaron
  • S’mores Parfait: Layers of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake, marshmallow filling, crushed graham cracker, and ganache topped with chocolate chips and a toasted marshmallow

Lamb Kofta

Bengal Barbecue

  • Lamb Kofta: Aromatic lamb with tzatziki sauce, spinach, and pickled onions on grilled pita bread

French Market

  • Dessert Trio with a Jack Skellington Chocolate Cupcake, a Mini Coffee Éclair, and a Sugar Pie
  • Wreath Bundt Cake: Cinnamon and candied pecan bundt cake with a crème brûlée center topped with green icing, red chocolate pearls, and red mousse

Mint Julep Bar

  • Candy Cane Beignets

Royal Street Veranda

  • Cinnamon Spiced Fritters with eggnog dipping sauce

Harbour Galley

  • Traditional-Style Pozole: Slow-roasted tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles served with limes, onions, radishes, and shredded cabbage

Blue Bayou

  • Gingerbread Crème Brûlée with Chantilly cream and a mini gingerbread chocolate man

Disney California Adventure Park

Peppermint Churr

Churros

  • Peppermint Churro (with crushed candy canes and chocolate and vanilla icing) – Cart near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
  • Gingersnap Churro (with cream cheese dipping sauce) – Cozy Cone Motel
  • Pumpkin Spice Churro (with cream cheese dipping sauce) – Cozy Cone Motel
  • Holiday Churro (with red and green sugar) – Cart near Goofy’s Sky School

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe

  • Snowman Shortbread Cookie
  • Holiday Brownie
  • Gingerbread Man Cookie

Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream

  • Candy Cane Premium Cone
  • Red and Green Sprinkles Premium Cone
  • Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cone with scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream and chocolate-dipped cookies in a candy cane premium cone
  • Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae with scoops of chocolate and peppermint ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate-dipped cookies, and crushed peppermint in a candy cane premium waffle cup
  • Chocolate Peppermint Bar with your choice of ice cream bar dipped in chocolate, drizzled in peppermint icing, and topped with crushed peppermint

Mortimer’s Market

  • Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough
  • Snowman-shaped Sourdough

Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge

  • Holiday Cocktail with Bombay Sapphire, St. Germaine, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, cherry bitters and Crème de Yvette garnished with a lavender sprig

Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries

Award Wieners

  • Stocking Stuffer Funnel Cake Fries: Churro funnel fries topped with peppermint icing, crushed chocolate cream-filled cookies, candy-coated chocolates, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream
  • Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake Fries (only available through November 23)
  • Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries: Churro funnel fries topped with crumbled gingerbread, caramel, icing, and whipped cream (available starting November 23)

Peppermint Crunch Shake

Schmoozies!

  • Peppermint Affogato: Espresso over peppermint ice cream
  • Peppermint Crunch Shake: Peppermint ice cream blended with whole milk and topped with chocolate cream-filled cookie crumbles, crushed peppermint, and peppermint whipped cream
  • Minnie Wreath Donut filled with chocolate peppermint ganache
  • Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich with a scoop of brown sugar cinnamon ice cream rolled with crushed gingersnap cookies

Hollywood Lounge

  • Anchor 2018 Christmas Ale
  • Modelo Especial
  • Stone Delicious IPA
  • Anaheim Brewery Winter Wheat
  • Legends Cookie Galore Milk Stout
  • Wonderland Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate, Schnapps, crushed peppermint, and whipped cream
  • Winter Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint (non-alcoholic)
  • Fireside Cider: Spiced rum hot apple cider
  • Holiday Cider: Hot apple cider (non-alcoholic)
  • Feliz Churro Cocktail: Frozen drink with churro-flavored alcohol and horchata
  • Mistletoe Mule: Cranberry-orange lemonade, ginger ale, and vodka

Fairfax Fruit Market

  • Snowman-shaped Sourdough

Plant-etarium Street Taco

Studio Catering Co.

  • Holiday Dessert Nachos: Cinnamon-sugar buñuelos chips with chocolate and caramel sauces, whipped cream, and holiday sprinkles
  • Plant-etarium Street Tacos: Brussels sprouts, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and apple and pomegranate slaw
  • Holiday Frozen Horchata

Flo’s V8 Cafe

  • Blue Plate Special: Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich: slow-cooked turkey breast piled high on white bread and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and gravy
  • 4-inch Chocolate Peppermint Pie
  • Chocolate Peppermint Shake topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint road gravel

Cozy Cone Motel

  • Crushed Peppermint Road Gravel Topping
  • Luigi’s Chicken Pesto Cone: Creamy pesto Alfredo pasta with marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, bruschetta tomatoes, and Romano cheese
  • Santa Cone Hat Macaron with cookies and cream filling

Pacific Wharf Café

  • Turkey Pot Pie Soup with oven-roasted turkey breast, rich turkey gravy, peas, and carrots in a sourdough bread bowl
  • Candy Cane-shaped Sourdough Bread
  • Snowman-shaped Sourdough Bread
  • Gingerbread Man Cookie
  • Sugar Cookie with red and green sprinkles
  • Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA

Boudin Bread Cart

  • Candy Cane-shaped Sourdough
  • Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Sourdough
  • Snowman-shaped Sourdough

Gourmet Coffee

  • Peppermint Mocha
  • Snowman Shortbread Cookie
  • Gingerbread Man Cookie

Paradise Garden Grill

  • Burrito: Flour tortilla with black beans, Spanish rice, molcajete salsa, crema, and choice of meat served with tortilla chips and molcajete salsa
  • Vegan Chile Relleno: Roasted poblano stuffed with veggie stew, topped with roasted tomato sauce and tofu “cream,” and served with Spanish rice and black beans
  • Torta al Pastor: Soft telera roll, chorizo beans, pork al pastor, cabbage, guacamole, and crema served with tortilla chips and molcajete salsa
  • Street-Style Tacos: Three corn tortilla tacos filled with carne asada, carnitas, and chicken with white onion and fresh cilantro served with Spanish rice and black beans topped with queso blanco
  • House-Made Pozole: Mild red chile and pork stew with hominy topped with shredded cabbage, onions, radish, lime, and oregano and served with tortilla chip
  • Buñuelos with Cajeta: Two golden fried flour tortillas dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with a side of cajeta
  • Red Sangria
  • Dos Equis Lager
  • Dos Equis Ambar

Holiday Dinner Pizza

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

  • Holiday Dinner Pizza with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, bacon, vegetables, and cranberry sauce
  • Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Lamplight Lounge

  • Specialty Holiday Cocktail with aged tequila, mezcal, hibiscus, and lemon juice
  • Turkey Carnitas Poutine: Malted French fries topped with slow-cooked turkey carnitas, Yucatan-inspired gravy, cranberry-bacon habanero gelée, crumbled queso blanco, and green onions

Outdoor Vending Carts

  • Hot Chocolate Cotton Candy
  • Snowflake Cotton Candy
  • Street-style Elote

Disneyland Hotel

The Coffee House

  • Holiday Donut
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Eggnog Latte
  • Caramel Apple Muffin with streusel

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

  • Sam’s Slay Ride: honey-flavored whiskey, orange and ginger liqueurs, Sam’s Gorilla Grog, lemon juice, and cinnamon syrup garnished with a mint sprig and a cherry
  • Rum Around the Christmas Tree: spiced rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, apple juice, and ginger syrup garnished with an apple slice dusted with cinnamon
  • Under the Swizzletoe: chartreuse liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and falernum syrup dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg and garnished with a mint sprig

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Hearthstone Lounge

  • Hot Chocolate with Rum
  • Hot Cider with Rum
  • Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Surfside Lounge

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Eggnog Latte
  • Peppermint Mocha

Walt Disney World Resort

Have yourself a merry little (or large) feast at Walt Disney World Resort because the merriest of treats are coming down the chimney! Check out all of the delicacies decking the halls this season.

Mini Shortbread Cookies

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Festive Popcorn: caramel corn mixed with nuts, crispy pearls, candy-coated chocolates, and mini sugar cookies. Find it at Baseline Tap House and various popcorn carts throughout the park.
  • Gingerbread Pop: gingerbread cookie dipped in chocolate, on a stick for a merry on-the-go treat. Find it at Anaheim Produce, the Churro Cart in front of the Chinese Theater, and the Main Entrance Coffee Cart.
  • Mini Shortbread Cookies: decorated with sugar pieces, you can find these at Grand Avenue Cart and Hollywood Scoops.
  • Large Shortbread Cookie: a big shortbread cookie, filled with raspberry jam and decorated in frosting. Find it at Trolley Car Café!
  • Santa Belt Macarons: Almond macaroon with a hazelnut filling. Find them at Baseline Tap House and Oasis Canteen.
  • Santa Belt Candy Apple: Apple dipped in chocolate and decorated with more chocolate. Find it at Trolley Care Café.
  • Olaf Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with buttercream frosting. You can find it at ABC Commissary and Backlot Express.
  • Strawberry Mint Verrine: Marinated strawberries dipped in peppermint crème. Find them at Fairfax Fair.
  • Spiced Cold Chocolate: Chocolate verrine made with house-made cinnamon marshmallows and chocolate cake. Find it at Rosie’s All-American Café.
  • Chocolate Chestnut Cone: Chocolate treat served on a praline leaf. Find it at Backlot Express.
  • Chocolate Mousse Present: Chocolate mousse dessert with chocolate ganache. Find it at ABC commissary.
  • Cranberry Mousse: Dome of chocolate-cranberry mousse. Find it at Trolley Car Café.
  • Caramel Éclair: Pastry filled with caramel. Find it at Dockside Diner.
  • Prep and Landing Cupcake: Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Find it at Rosie’s All-American Café and Dockside Diner.
  • Eggnog Panna Cotta: comes with raspberry and chocolate crème. Find it at Catalina Eddie’s.
  • Cinnamon Apple Cranberry Lunch Box Tart: topped with snowflakes and crispy pearls. Find it at Woody’s Lunch Box.

Hot Chocolate Flight

Beverages

  • Hot Chocolate Flight: hot chocolate with Irish liqueur, hot chocolate with vanilla vodka, and hot chocolate with cherry bourbon. Find it at Fairfax Fare and Hollywood Scoops.
  • Frozen Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic): Find it at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, and Rosie’s All-American Café.
  • Hot Toddy: with whiskey and honey. Find it at ABC Commissary.
  • Gumdrop: raspberry liqueur, raspberry vodka, pineapple and cranberry juice, and Sprite. Find it at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.
  • Holiday Mule: vodka, lemon liqueur, cranberry juice, and ginger beer. Find it at The Hollywood Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.
  • Christmas on the Beach: tropical cocktail made with blue liqueur, Caribbean rum, and pineapple and cranberry juice. Find it at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and mobile bars near Echo Lake and Hollywood Scoops.
  • Frosted Gingerbread Martini: gingerbread cocktail with vodka, Irish liqueur, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and ice cream. Find it at Backlot Express.
  • Frostbite Cocktail: vodka, blue liqueur, cranberry juice, and sour. Find it at Dockside Diner and Backlot Express.
  • Winterberry Margarita: silver tequila, orange liqueur, sour, cranberry juice, and wildberry syrup. Find it at ABC Commissary and Rosie’s All-American Café

Magic Kingdom Park 

With special treats, greets, attractions, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, check out all that Magic Kingdom has to offer.

Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll

Main Street Bakery

  • Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll: with red and green icing garnished with a Mickey Santa Hat
  • Chocolate Yule Loge (gluten free)*: chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, and a white chocolate piece featuring Micky and Minnie
  • Sugar Rush Jumbo Cupcake: red velvet vanilla swirl cupcake with peppermint icing, assorted candy sprinkles, and a white chocolate Wreck-It Ralph piece
  • Mickey Ornament Gingerbread Cookie*: Gingerbread cookie dipped in icing

Twelve Days of christmas dog

Casey’s Corner

  • Ugly Sweater Brownie
  • Poutine Dog*: hot dog topped with fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, and chives

Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae or Cone

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

  • Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae or Cone

Sleepy Hollow

  • Sandy Claws Dessert*: toy sack cake pop wrapped in fondant with a white chocolate Sandy Claws piece
  • Red Velvet Zero Waffles*: red velvet waffles with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and holiday sprinkles

Gaston’s Tavern

  • Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll: cinnamon roll topped with red and white icing
  • Vanellope Éclair*: éclair with fruity cereal filling, topped with a chocolate piece

Storybook Treats

  • Peppermint Soft-Serve Cone
  • Peppermint Soft-Serve Sunday: with a red and white-striped paper straw dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermint
  • Scrooge McDuck Eggnog Custard*: eggnog custard topped with spiced chocolate cake meringue and a gold foil chocolate Scrooge McDuck coin

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

  • Mickey’s Very Berry Lemonade: red and green strawberry lemonade
  • Holiday Burger*: burger on Texas toast with roasted turkey, Muenster cheese, stuffing, and cranberry sauce

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

  • Christmas Cookie Sundae: cookie butter ice cream topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles
  • Christmas Cookie Milkshake: cookie butter milkshake with cotton candy and a Mickey marshmallow paper straw

Feliz Navidad Nachos

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café

  • Feliz Navidad Nachos*: red and green tortilla chips topped with turkey chili and queso sauce
  • Three Caballeros Spiced Chocolate Yule Log (gluten friendly)*: chocolate mousse with flourless chocolate cake topped with spiced chocolate ganache, powdered sugar, and a white chocolate piece.
  • Churro Bites with Red and Green Sugar: served with chocolate dipping sauce

Churro Cars

  • Red and Green Sugar Churros

But, “hot dog!” there’s more coming to the Magic Kingdom this season! Throughout the year, Casey’s Corner has a variety of featured specialty Hot Dogs of the Month, and we’re bringing each and every one of them back for a limited time for the 12 Days of Christmas Dogs.

Each one will only be available for one day only, so be sure not to miss them!

  • December 14 – Pineapple Teriyaki Dog: topped with roasted pineapple, onions, Teriyaki sauce, and green onions
  • December 15 – Buffalo Chicken Dog: topped with buffalo chicken, celery, and a garlic ranch drizzle
  • December 16 – Greek Dog: topped with olives, banana peppers, red onions, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce
  • December 17 – Cuban Dog: topped with mojo pork, relish, swiss cheese, and mustard
  • December 18 – Aztec Dog: topped with sweet and spicy ground beef and creamy elote mixed with spicy lime mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese
  • December 19 – Philly Cheesesteak Dog: topped with roast beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and cheese sauce
  • December 20 – Casey’s Classic Dog: topped with hash browns, bacon, cheese, and fried onion straws
  • December 21 – Cheesy Dog: topped with cheddar cheese, queso cheese, and spicy cheese puffs
  • December 22 – Jalapeño Popper Dog: topped with cheese sauce, garlic ranch, bacon bits, jalapeño poppers, and sliced jalapeños
  • December 23 – Loaded Mashed Potato Dog: topped with garlic mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, scallion sour cream, and green onions
  • December 24 – Poutine Dog: topped with fries, poutine gravy, cheese curds, and chives
  • December 25 – January 1 – Two-foot-long Hot Dogs with your choice of two toppings (Casey’s Classic, Chili Cheese, or Macaroni and Cheese)

*Exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Some of these items will also be available during regular park hours when using the My Disney Experience app’s mobile order service, which allows you to order meals and snacks on demand, pay in advance and skip the line at select quick-service food and beverage locations.

Disney Springs

Candy Cane Ganache Square

The Ganachery

  • Hot Ganache: hot drinking chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate crispies (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Santa Mickey Piñata: dark chocolate Mickey sphere filled with marshmallow treats
  • Mickey and Minnie Christmas Cottage: chocolate cottage filled with peppermint bark
  • Peppermint Bark: layers of milk chocolate and dark chocolate swirled with peppermint pieces
  • Eggnog Ganache Square
  • Candy Cane Ganache Square

Planet Hollywood

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding
  • Naughty (alcoholic) and Nice (non-alcoholic) Frozen Cocktails: mint chocolate frozen beverage garnished with brownie and candy cane

Holiday Turkey Sandwich

Earl of Sandwich

  • Holiday Ham Sandwich: ham, cheddar, yams, and cranberry sauce on freshly toasted artisan bread
  • Holiday Turkey Sandwich: turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on freshly toasted artisan bread

Vivoli il Gelato

Candy Cane Sundae: cheesecake, vanilla, mint chocolate chip, ginger, and salted caramel gelatos with caramel sauce, graham cracker, and whipped cream

Splitsville Dining Room

 

  • Gobble Gobble Sliders (available November 22–December 26): three sliders stacked with hand-carved roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, and crispy fried onions dressed with rich turkey gravy and sweet-sour cranberry sauce
  • Getting Figgy With It (available November 22–December 26): fig-infused vodka, fig dam, ginger liqueur, all spice, and rhubarb bitters

Gingerbread Churro Balls

4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck

  • Gingerbread Churro Balls: bite-sized gingerbread tossed in spiced sugar and served with cream cheese frosting for dipping

D-Luxe Burger

  • Peppermint Cookies and Cream Shake
  • Turkey Burger: signature turkey burger with fried butternut squash risotto, fresh mozzarella, bacon-cranberry jam, lettuce, and tomato

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

  • Jock Frost: a Floridian tropical treat with cinnamon cream liqueur, coconut rum, blue liqueur, pineapple, and lemon juice garnished with an orange
  • Jock’s Holiday Nog: a simple holiday eggnog with vodka, cinnamon cream liqueur, vanilla syrup, and mint candies

Amorette’s Patisserie

  • Gingerbread Hat Cookie Ornaments
    • Goofy Hat Cookie – November 25–December 1
    • Donald Hat Cookie – December 2–9
    • Pluto Hat Cookie – December 10–17
    • Minnie Hat Cookie – December 18–24
    • Mickey Hat Cookie – December 25–30
  • Orange Cranberry Chardonnay Wine Slushy
  • Peppermint Chocolate Milkshake: topped with whipped cream and served with a paper straw coated in crushed peppermint
  • Pear Mousse: with poached pear wine reduction and fresh pears
  • Santa Mickey Macaron Lollipop: filled with eggnog ganache
  • Snowman Macaron Lollipop: hot-chocolate-flavored macarons filled with milk chocolate ganache and a marshmallow cream center
  • Spiced Plum Petite Cake: 5-spice chiffon cake with plum pâté de fruit and honey mousse
  • Winter Wonderland Petite Cake: cinnamon nutmeg chiffon cake with cranberry cherry pâté de fruit and salted caramel calvados mousse
  • Gingerbread Mickey Dome Cake
  • Santa Mickey Dome Cake

The Daily Poutine

  • Turkey Poutine with Cranberry Chutney

Goofy's Candy Company

Goofy’s Candy Company and Disney’s Candy Cauldron

 

  • Assorted Holiday Crispy Treats
  • Holiday Mickey and Minnie Candy Apples
  • Sandy Claws Candy Apples
  • Snowflake Candy Apples
  • Assorted Holiday Cake Pops

Select Outdoor Vending Carts

  • Mickey Pretzels topped with Holiday Sprinkles

Tree Trail

  • Frozen Eggnog (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Frozen Hot Chocolate (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Gingerbread Cookies
  • Holiday Sugar Cookies
  • Holiday Crispy Treat
  • Holiday Cotton Candy: available in gingerbread, eggnog, or peppermint flavors

Breaking Parks News: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Revelations, New Attractions, and More!

By Jocelyn Bulman

We’re having a blast at Disney’s Contemporary Resort kicking off Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, our weekend-long birthday party for our favorite true original! Of course, a celebration this big deserves some big announcements! Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared exciting new details surrounding highly anticipated experiences coming soon to Disney Parks. “We are currently in the midst of one of the most extraordinary periods of expansion in our history,” Chapek said. “We are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible as we deliver world-class experiences and attractions, new hotels and entertainment, itineraries and destinations for our guests.”

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Attraction Names Revealed
From the seasoned Jedi Master to the youngest Padawan learner, we’ve been waiting with baited breath for the newest Disney Parks land to enter our galaxy ever since we first heard about it at D23 Expo 2015. And while summer and fall 2019 still seem like a long time from now, we found out some news that makes the wait a little easier.

Destination D guests were the first to see Chapek reveal the names (and a stunning first-ever inside look) of the two signature attractions set for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be landing in Disney Parks near you when they open at Disneyland Resort next summer and at Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019, respectively. Get a first look at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in the video below:

On Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, guests join in an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance—including a face-off with the sinister Kylo Ren himself! Both of the new, incredible experiences, paired with the land’s interactive components and optional integration with the Play Disney Parks app, will invite guests to become galactic travelers and live their own Star Wars stories in a galaxy far, far away.

One of the most iconic parts of any Star Wars story is the gorgeous score­—that’s why Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams is creating original Star Wars themes exclusively for these lands, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Guests of Destination D were some of the first to preview this thrilling new music.

Guests also saw an out-of-this-world sneak peek at the groundbreaking Star Wars resort coming to Walt Disney World Resort outside the borders of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This multi-day, fully immersive adventure will take guests aboard a luxury starship with all the features expected of a first-class hotel, including dining, recreation, and accommodations, all with the fun and flair you’d expect from the Star Wars universe.

More Mickey, More Fun at Disney Parks Everywhere
It’s not Mickey’s 90th without some announcements about the big cheese himself! We can’t wait to ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in 2019 and explore the world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. The first-ever ride-through attraction to feature Mickey Mouse, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway features breakthrough technology to transform a two-dimensional cartoon into an amazing real-world experience with a brand-new story and lovable theme song.

There’s even more Mickey to see at Disney Parks! Disneyland Resort is keeping the fun going with Get Your Ears On—A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, which will bring new entertainment, food and merchandise to the resort. Plus, on January 18, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will light up the night at Disneyland Park with all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park. Of course, we can’t celebrate Mickey without the return of a fan-favorite. The party will get even bigger when Mickey’s Soundsational Parade returns to the resort in January 2019 featuring an all-new float with Mickey himself, who will lead the celebration down Main Street, U.S.A.

If you’re heading to Walt Disney World in 2019, you can join in the celebration from January 18 to September 30 with Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom. Featuring new food, merchandise, and entertainment, including a new dance party with Mickey, Minnie, and their friends, and a chance to meet Mickey and Minnie together in their new birthday outfits, this is one party you can’t miss.

Animation fans, you’re going to want to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year! Chapek also announced an all-new cinematic nighttime experience, Wonderful World of Animation, coming May 1 as part of the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show will use state-of-the-art technology to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with—of course—Mickey Mouse himself.

On the high seas, Disney Cruise Line will welcome Mickey & Minnie Surprise Party at Sea, an all-new high-energy deck party on the Disney Fantasy next summer.

Adding to the excitement, Chapek shared a look at the recently opened Mickey: The True Original Exhibition in New York City. The exhibition provides visitors with an interactive experience inspired by Mickey’s impact on popular culture, from Instagram-worthy design elements to larger-than-life multimedia installations. The exhibition runs through February 10, 2019, and tickets can be purchased at Disney.com/MickeyTrueOriginal.

Epcot’s Amazing Transformation
All eyes will be on Epcot in the upcoming years, with amazing new experiences sure to wow every Disney fan. We already knew about the Ratatouille-themed attraction coming to the France Pavilion in World Showcase, but Chapek revealed that the attraction’s name will be Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Guests will also enjoy a brand-new Beauty and the Beast sing-along, created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action Beauty and the Beast films. There will also be an update to the O Canada! 360-degree show.

Your nights at Epcot are about to get a little brighter, as Chapek announced that nighttime spectacular IllumiNations will have an all-new, transformative spectacular set to debut in 2020. It will celebrate how Disney music can inspire people from around the world, featuring massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, and lasers. Before that new show debuts, there will be a limited-time experience Epcot fans will love, called Epcot Forever, a true celebration of this timeless park. Debuting in fall 2019 and set to classic Epcot tunes, the show begins with a spark of imagination that quickly grows into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and choreographed, special-effects kites.

A Skyliner Sneak Peek
Since it was announced at D23 Expo 2017, we’ve been dreaming of the Disney Skyliner that is set to transport guests to their favorite Walt Disney World Resort location starting in fall 2019. For the first time ever, we got an in-person look at the Disney Skyliner gondolas, featuring our pals Mickey and Minnie!

The World’s Biggest #ShareYourEars Photo
The audience also celebrated Disney’s #ShareYourEars campaign by participating in a group photo, led by Chapek and Mickey Mouse. Chapek announced yesterday that Disney will add a second phase to the #ShareYourEars campaign in honor of Mickey’s 90th Anniversary. From November 18-27, participants can take a photo showing off their “Mickey Mouse ears”—or any creative “ears”—and upload it to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. For every public post with #ShareYourEars, Disney will donate US $5 to Make-A-Wish®, up to US $1 million, for a total of up to US $3 million. This is the third year in a row that Disney has run this campaign with Make-A-Wish to grant even more wishes.

Two New Resorts Full of Disney Magic
During his presentation, Chapek unveiled details about Reflections—A Disney Lakeside Lodge, a deluxe, nature-inspired resort coming to Orlando that will feature more than 900 hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas.

Chapek also offered a sneak peek at Disney’s Riviera Resort, inspired by the European grandeur Walt Disney experienced in his travels along the Mediterranean coastline. Projected to open in fall 2019, this proposed resort will be the 15th Disney Vacation Club property.

We can’t wait to see all these new attractions, experiences, and adventures in person at Disney Parks across the globe! Keep up with all the news via our friends at the Disney Parks Blog and, of course, right here on D23.com!