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I’m sure many of you would agree that the holiday season is one of the absolute best times of the entire year at Walt Disney World Resort. Much of the fun is already in full swing, from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park to the Osborn Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And starting November 29, Holidays Around the World returns for another festive season at Epcot. View the full article

Each year, the elaborate gingerbread creations get bigger and better at Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. From a 3-foot-tall replica of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall in Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom Park to the life-sized gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, it takes a multitude of dedicated pastry chefs to build each design. View the full article

The latest Disney princesses will make their Orlando debut tonight when "Frozen" hits select theaters. View the full article

The latest Disney princess will make her Orlando debut tonight when "Frozen" hits select theaters. View the full article

December is right around the corner. Are you curious as to what our Candy Makers or - as I like to call them - magical Candy Elves have been up to? All I can say is, you won’t believe it until you see it! There are over 25 different offerings available this season that are sure to delight the senses. View the full article

Mickey Mouse makes magical moments for guests every day, but for the young Liddell brothers - Jacob (12), Joshua (9), and Jackson (5) - their recent trip to Magic Kingdom Park will be one they’ll never forget, as Mickey helped reunite them with their father, Lt. Colonel Jason Liddell. View the full article

Happy National Cake Day! I'm a bit of a cake cheerleader - my theory has always been that it's somebody's wedding somewhere so it's my duty to help them celebrate. I think my fondness for the sweet treat has grown because I've seen the behind the scenes love that goes into creating a cake and how the finished product brings people together View the full article

A new gallery, Norsk Kultur, opened its doors in the Norway pavilion at Epcot over the weekend. The gallery showcases a collection of artifacts and objects that inspired the world of Disney’s “Frozen.” View the full article

Last month, we began a series on the history of the Disneyland Monorail. Today, we continue our look back at this iconic Disneyland park attraction with the next model, the Mark II. View the full article

This year, we’re giving even more guests the chance to celebrate the holidays on a Disney cruise. Our Very Merrytime Cruises set sail on November 9th and 10th with beautiful decor throughout the ship and holiday-themed fun for the whole family. View the full article

If you love the Joffrey’s coffee and tea you’ve been sipping at Disney coast to coast, you can take the experience home – the blends created just for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are now available at www.joffreys.com/disneyparksandresorts. View the full article

Have you ever wondered what makes Mickey’s Christmas Party ‘very merry’ and not just normal merry? Well, for the first time ever, the creative team here at Disney’s Yellow Shoes Creative Group found the answer. View the full article

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, this one’s for you! Here are some quick tips on a few special merchandise offerings you might want to take advantage of this holiday season! View the full article

One of Disney's top marketing executives is retiring. View the full article

This week’s “Caption This” image was shot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It sure looks like this snowman is enjoying the view at Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights! View the full article

Have you ever seen the Disney parks during the holiday season? It’s totally amazing. Some of my favorites are The Christmas Parades, Main Street transformed into a winter wonderland that includes snow, oh, and the Cinderella Castle twinkling in the dark! Seriously, if I could pack my bags and move into the Castle just to be in the center of all the action, I would! However, due to the high volume of fairy tale royalty in the Magic Kingdom Park, vacancy is full. (smile) View the full article

On November 18, 1978, Mickey Mouse celebrated a very special occasion - his 50th birthday - with a new parade at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

This week, Walt Disney’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller passed away at the age of 79. Upon learning the sad news, Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Diane Disney Miller. She is remembered by Disney fans around the world as the beloved daughter of Walt Disney, and one who graciously shared her family history and personal memories of her father.” View the full article

While Disney’s “Frozen” doesn’t arrive in theaters until November 27, character greetings and other offerings inspired by this film have already made their way into Disneyland park, Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot and even Disneyland Park (Paris). View the full article

Last week, 30 Disney VoluntEARS from across The Walt Disney Company traveled to Quito, Ecuador for Disney’s first ever Global Service Project in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney VoluntEARS. View the full article

Theme Park Connection, the giant re-seller of memorabilia and merchandise from Disney World and other attractions, will mark the move to its new south Orlando location with a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 23. View the full article

For years, Disney’s Days of Christmas in Downtown Disney Marketplace and Ye Old Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom park have delighted Disney fans with the personalization of holiday ornaments, and this year is no exception. So if you have a tradition of having an ornament personalized to commemorate your trip, make plans again this year! View the full article

Let’s say you don’t want to sit down for a big Thanksgiving feast but prefer noshing as you play in the Disney theme parks. Here’s a tip sheet to help you navigate the Limited Time Magic treats available November 25-December 1. View the full article

As regular readers know, the Jungle Cruise attraction at both Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom Park has been transformed into “Jingle Cruise” for the holidays. And beginning today, as part of “Limited Time Magic,” you can celebrate the holiday enhancement by taking home a commemorative “Jingle Cruise” mini- poster, while supplies last. View the full article

“Well, that’s the place–Florida,” Walt Disney reportedly decided on a flight from New Orleans to Burbank on November 22, 1963–50 years ago today. Walt and a group of company executives had just toured east coast sites in an effort to find the best location for a “Disneyland East.” But those words confirmed Walt’s choice for his “whole new Disney World.” View the full article