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Preview: Creepy, Spooky, OOGIE BOOGIE Souvenirs Coming to Disney for Halloween 2018!

BOO!!! That’s my Halloween-themed greeting to get you in the mood to check out the Halloween Souvenirs that will be haunting Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World at various times throughout the 2018 Halloween Season!

Cauldron Popcorn Bucket ©Disney

Perhaps it seems a little early… but remember, Halloween Time kicks off in Disneyland Resort on September 7th, and the very first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is on August 17th in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. And bearing in mind how quickly the Halloween specialty items tend to sell out, you’ll want to be VERY well prepared!

Happy Halloween Popcorn Buckets and Travel Mugs

The Happy Halloween Popcorn Bucket for 2018 will feature Mickey and Minnie fleeing a spooky scene on broomsticks, with Chip and Dale bats not too far behind! You’ll find it around popcorn carts all over Disneyland Resort and Disney World parks. [Read more…]

News! Han Solo in Carbonite Popcorn Bucket Coming to Star Wars Weekends

By Wendy 9 Comments

UPDATE:

Guest can find the Han Solo Popcorn Bucket at Watto’s Grotto inside Darth’s Mall this year.

Okay, so I thought the Darth Vader Popcorn Bucket featured during 2014’s Star Wars Weekends was pretty awesome…

Darth Vader Popcorn Bucket

But I think the Empire might have to take a back seat to the Rebel Alliance, because the popcorn bucket coming to Star Wars Weekends this year is… oh, forget it. I don’t even have words. Just LOOK!!

So, yeah. I’m pretty sure Vader’s about to get trumped with this Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite Popcorn Bucket.

I’m just not going to be the one to break it to him.

Remember, Star Wars Weekends begin at Hollywood Studios on [Read more…]

What’s New Around Walt Disney World: March 3, 2015

By Wendy 7 Comments

We’re taking a quick trip around all four Disney World Parks and then making stops at several Resorts, where a lot of food news seems to be taking place as of late!

But we’re starting our “World”-wide tour at Downtown Disney, and taking a peek at how things are shaping up as the transition towards “Disney Springs” continues on. And we may even take a sneak peek at something coming to our friends in Disneyland on the west coast.

Disney Springs mural

So, are you ready to see What’s New? Good! Because in the words of Peter Pan, “Here we GOOOOOOO…”

DOWNTOWN DISNEY

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC

Okay, so we’ve mentioned it a couple of times recently, but that’s because we’re happy that BabyCakes has a new home in Downtown Disney! Located at The Landing of what will be Disney Springs, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC has been up and running since 1 pm on Sunday, February 22nd.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery storefront

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC

Erin McKenna

Samoa Donut

Featuring gluten-free and vegan baked goods, this is great news for guests on some dietary restrictions. Read our opening day review here!

Flour and Sugar

Speaking of baked goods, Flour and Sugar is a little kiosk that can be found on the newly opened Marketplace Causeway. It sells pre-packaged cookies inspired by various cities in the Sunshine State.

Flour and Sugar

We tried the Siesta Key Key Lime S’more, and we’ll have a review here for you soon!

Key Lime S’more

Disney Springs Construction

All in all, things really seem to be picking up speed in Downtown Disney with the Causeway completed, allowing an easy stroll from spots around T-Rex to the Rainforest Cafe side at the Marketplace.

The Marketplace Causeway

Light post on The Marketplace Causeway

Disney Springs sign

We’ll be sure to take a little tour along the path when we’re back with our Flour and Sugar review! The next thing we have our eyes on? Look for [Read more…]