This week, there is so much holiday news, from food, to merchandise, to decorations, we talk about it all, some tiki mugs are available, changes in Avengers Campus, Disney+ at the resort in a big way, we finish our cruise talk with Kate and Jude, and more!
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News:
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort start this Friday, November 12th, but the parks are already showing their holiday spirit. Sleeping Beauty Castle is decked out with snow and garland, joining Main Street, Toon Town, New Orleans Square, and pretty much everywhere else in the parks. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have installed their massive Christmas Trees in Town Square at Disneyland and on Buena Vista Street in DCA. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-christmas-tree-installed-at-disney-california-adventure/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-sleeping-beauty-castle-main-street-u-s-a-and-mickeys-toontown-decked-in-holiday-decorations-at-disneyland-park/
The Foodie Guide for the Holidays at Disneyland has finally made it online this week. The items on the list will be available November 12th through January 9th. Some of the highlights for us include the Cookie Butter Creme Brulee with cookie crumbles and chocolate brownie, a large assortment of churros, a peppermint holiday sundae, the seafood boil for two, and more! For all the food and locations, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-the-merriest-place-on-earth/
What is better than one Foodie Guide this week? TWO Foodie Guides! The Festival of the Holidays guide was also posted this week. With nine booths and other special food offerings at regular locations like the churro carts, and the Paradise Garden Grill, there is something for everyone. For the full guide to plan your visit, check out the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/foodie-guide-to-disney-festival-of-holidays-at-disney-california-adventure-park/
As of a few days ago, the first booths for the Festival of the Holidays begun to appear at Disney California Adventure. The Festival will take place throughout the holiday season at the resort. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-first-2021-festival-of-holidays-booths-installed-at-disney-california-adventure/
With the return of the Festival of the Holidays, there is so much to taste and drink that it can be hard to choose what to do. The Sip and Savor Pass has returned to help. Each pass includes 8 food or beverage items. Pricing has not been announced as of recording, but has been $54 in the past. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/07/the-easiest-way-to-enjoy-disneylands-festival-of-holidays-is-returning/
More things are starting to return to normal as time goes on at the resort. With the return of the Holiday season, the Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package has returned. The package will cost $45 per adult and $25 per child, and will return to the Plaza Inn, with several food options and a prime location for the parade. Magic Key discounts are available. Reservations can be made online. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/03/one-of-the-best-ways-to-see-disneylands-holiday-parade-is-back/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn-dining-package/
A holiday cocktail will be available at Trader Sam’s, which will be made with spiced liquor, coffee liquor, lime juice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. The beverage comes in a nutcracker tiki