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Disney Monorail Resort Holiday Highlights

1 December 2011 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

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It’s a family tradition to do a Walt Disney World Monorail Resort tour during the holidays, and my mom and I did just that this week. Of course we’ll venture back with the rest of the family, and go at night so we can see all the lights, but this was a lovely day and I captured some photos to share here: (click for full-sized photos)

Polynesian wreath
One of the many hanging wreaths at the Polynesian Resort
Polynesian Christmas
Looking back across the waterfalls to the Polynesian Christmas tree
Polynesian pointsettias
Polynesian pointsettias
Polynesian tree
Polynesian tree
Grand Floridian deer
Elegant Grand Floridian deer, which light up at night
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
Be sure to look for the golden hidden Mickeys!
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
Santa and other gingerbread house details
Grand Floridian gingerbread house
The front is a beautiful photo-op, while the back sells gingerbread shingles and more treats!
Grand Floridian tree downstairs
Grand Floridian tree downstairs
GF Gingerbread House sign
A sign in the shop upstairs tells guests to seek out the giant gingerbread house
Grand Floridian tree upstairs
Grand Floridian tree viewed from upstairs
Contemporary gingerbread ingredients
Contemporary gingerbread ingredients
Contemporary gingerbread guard shack
Contemporary gingerbread guard shack-smells delicious in person!
Contemporary tree Mickey Topper
Chef Mickey atop the world atop the Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree details
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree
Contemporary Mary Blair gingerbread tree – my favorite display!

 

Stay tuned for more posts on the individual resort goodies, starting with the delicious treats offered at the Contemporary Resort. We’ll also visit the Grand Floridian gingerbread house up close, see what the Beach and Yacht Clubs have to share and come back to the Polynesian when their little gingerbread houses are out!

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Filed Under: Disney Holidays, Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Christmas decorations, Christmas treats, Contemporary, desserts, Disney Christmas, Disney gingerbread house, Disney holiday resort decor, Disney holidays, Disney Resorts, Grand Floridian, Holidays at Disney, Mary Blair gingerbread tree, Polynesian, resorts, Walt Disney World

VIDEO: Ho Ho Highlights From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

28 November 2011 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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Peppermint Castle
It's a Candy Cane Castle!

It’s no secret that I love Christmastime. It’s the perfect time of year for me – everything is sparkly and festive (it’s so much easier to get away with sparkles everywhere now!), you can walk around singing songs and no one thinks you’re crazy…and you can be EXTRA cheerful (hopefully people will be extra cheerful back!). I’ve said before that Walt Disney World during the holidays is just magic times ten. The spirit of the season is amped up and you find little details and cheer around every corner.

That is part of why I love Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I’ve shared more reasons why on TampaBay.com’s mom blog, Whoa, Momma! It’s an annual tradition for my family and the holidays officially start when you see the castle glittering in Dream Lights and see the Once Upon A Christmastime Parade. In addition to reading about it, my friend and video correspondent Nicole Siscaretti has captured some of our favorite moments from our most recent Very Merry Party to share here:

 

If you can make it down to Walt Disney World during the holidays, I highly recommend this magical special event. If you can’t, just keep watching the video while you have some hot chocolate and cookies! 😉

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Filed Under: Disney Holidays, Disney Planning, Disney Special Events, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Christmas Parade, Disney Christmas, Disney holidays, Disney videos, free cookies, free hot chocolate, gingerbread castle, Holiday The Magic The Memories and You, Holiday Wishes Fireworks, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Nicole Siscaretti, video, Walt Disney World

Prefer Dessert Over Disney’s Turkey Legs? No Problem!

27 November 2011 by Suzannah Otis 3 Comments

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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw these in the Main Street Confectionery today and just had to share them here: Turkey Leg-shaped Rice Crispie Treats! I have never had the real turkey legs that are so popular at all the Disney Parks…and have no plans to try them any time soon…but these turkey legs, I can do!

Turkey leg rice crispie treats
Now that's a turkey leg I can support!

 

Here are some more seasonal delicacies!

Christmas treats at Disney
More Christmas treats at the Main Street Confectionery

 

Christmas treats at Disney
Holiday apples, fudge and more - love the snowmen!

 

What’s your favorite seasonal treat at a Disney Park?

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Filed Under: Disney Dining, Disney Holidays, Walt Disney World Tagged With: chocolate covered apples, Christmas desserts, Christmas treats, Disney Christmas, Disney desserts, Disney Dining, Disney holiday treats, Disney holidays, Disney parks, Disney rice crispie treats, Disney treats, Magic Kingdom, Main Street Confectionery, Main Street USA, Walt Disney World

Mulch Sweat N’ Shears Rock Christmastime at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

20 December 2010 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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I have to admit, I am guilty of never having sought out or listened to the DHS “house band” Mulch Sweat n’ Shears. I had no idea what I was missing! During Disney’s Holiday Showcase last month, we were lucky enough to attend a dinner served right inside the stage area of Lights, Motors, Action! and treated to a holiday performance by Mulch Sweat n’ Shears. Their Jack Black-like front man delighted my tweens and entertained the whole crowd. Both older kids proclaimed them their new favorite band. I hope you enjoy their version of the Paul McCartney favorite “Wonderful Christmastime” as they performed it.

Be sure to check out Mulch Sweat n’ Shears next time you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I can’t wait to hear their regular set after the holidays too!

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Filed Under: Disney Holidays, Disney Special Events, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Christmas songs, Disney, Disney Christmas, Disney Holiday Showcase, Disney holidays, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Holiday songs, Lights Motors Action!, Mulch Sweat n' Shears, Walt Disney World, Wonderful Christmastime

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