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From little joys of the season to big menu changes, here’s what’s new in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba" celebrates its 15th anniversary at Walt Disney World later this month. Throughout December, we'll meet some of the colorful show's performers here at The Artistic Type blog. View the full article

This photo of the holiday parade at Magic Kingdom Park, snapped in 1995, shows Happy, Doc and Bashful from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” having a merry ol’ time on Main Street, U.S.A. View the full article

In 1954, Fess Parker donned a coonskin cap to play the historical character Davy Crockett for a three-part Walt Disney television show: “Davy Crockett Indian Fighter,” “Davy Crockett Goes to Congress” and “Davy Crockett at the Alamo.” As a result, Fess became an instant celebrity. And when Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, his appearance on horseback in character as Davy Crockett, was a huge crowd pleaser. View the full article

The celebrity sweet of 2014 is yours for the tasting at Epcot – the hot, fried sensation that’s a cross between a croissant and a donut, this version from the talented pastry chefs at Epcot. View the full article

A holiday tradition in my family was finding loose change, nuts and fruits like oranges and apples in the bottom of stockings. These items would usually accompany other small gifts both wrapped and unwrapped. Since there are only a few days left until Christmas, I thought I would offer a few of my favorite stocking stuffers from Disney Parks. View the full article

This week we’re taking a look at the Tencennial Parade, which stepped off at Magic Kingdom Park in honor of the park’s 10th anniversary. View the full article

Though the rollout is taking much longer than the company hoped, a top Walt Disney Co. executive says the implementation of MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World "is going well." View the full article

If you haven’t visited Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, we shared the next best thing to being there - beautiful new video from the park. This year’s collection of dancing lights has been enhanced with Glow Ears, which allow park guests to become a part of the show as their ear hats light up. View the full article

This week on the Disney Parks Blog we shared new photos of some of our favorite Disney Parks-inspired holiday gifts. View the full article

‘Tis the season for goodies, and Disneyland Resort has fun new cocktails and a sweet treat for just a few more weeks. View the full article

Pirates of the Caribbean, a guest-favorite attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort, will mark its 40th anniversary at Magic Kingdom Park on Sunday, December 15. View the full article

On January 6, 2014, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will close for an extended refurbishment, to reopen in late 2014. During this time, the 5 million gallons of water in the lagoon will be drained, allowing our teams to perform the refurbishment. The 5 million gallons of water from the lagoon will be treated by the Orange County Sanitation District before going into the local groundwater aquifer. View the full article

Beginning Monday, we’re celebrating Mary Poppins with some special “Limited Time Magic” surprises at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Yes, restaurants book up quickly for New Year’s Eve, but we discovered when we dined at Monsieur Paul this week that there still are a few reservations available for noon, 12:30, 2:30 and 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve – the perfect time to leisurely dine, then stroll the World Showcase Promenade all evening. View the full article

We’ve got exciting news to share! We’ve just unveiled Memory Maker – an incredible new way to capture your memories at the Walt Disney World Resort. Now everyone can be in the picture at hundreds of Disney PhotoPass™ locations, including select attractions, character and show dining experiences. Strike a royal pose in front of Cinderella Castle, get caught screaming down the Splash Mountain plunge or just enjoy a hug with your favorite Disney character…all those great shots are magically yours. And there’s no need to worry about buying each image because with Memory Maker you’ll receive unlimited digital photos to view, share and download. View the full article

It’s Friday the 13th - and to mark the day, we’ve created a special Lucky 13 infographic that features some of the ways the number relates to Disney Parks. I bet a majority of our readers know that the grandfather clock in The Haunted Mansion features only one number on its face - 13. But do you know the others without looking back at our earlier story? View the full article

Sure, we’ve featured Beast’s Castle before in our Disney Parks After Dark series but this week’s photo is a favorite. It’s an amazing shot of the bridge to the castle as the sun sets on New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom park. View the full article

For those of you who love our delicious and oh-so-sweet Gourmet apples, here is a new one to add to your list during your visit to Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Nassau, Bahamas is a port Disney Cruise Line has called on every year since our inaugural sailing in 1998. Just one visit here, a city of Old World colonial charm mixed with unique Caribbean style, makes it easy to see why this tropical destination is a guest favorite. View the full article

Everyone knows the song “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” The smell of Christmas cookies coming out of a warm oven, the family tree trimmed with tinsel and hundreds of lights, and of course the company of our loved ones. View the full article

A few weeks ago I shared details about the new Marketplace Co Op location coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace in spring 2014 (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/11/marketplace-co-op-coming-to-downtown-disney-marketplace-in-early-2014/). This location will occupy the space that is currently Team Mickey, and will feature six different mini-shops within the one big shop. One of those shops will be D-Tech on Demand, a place to personalize and customize your own electronic accessories. I’m happy to share that Guests visiting Downtown Disney West Side during the holidays can get a sneak preview of D-Tech on Demand in action at the Disney Truck Shop. I recently visited this mobile location to get a first look. View the full article

Author’s note: The story that follows originally ran in the Disneyland Line, a fantastic magazine published exclusively for Disneyland Resort cast members. I loved the story so much, I wanted to share it with you. Please enjoy the following, written by my friend, Senior Internal Communications Specialist Ralphie Giron. View the full article

Last week, we shared a photo gallery of Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade stepping off during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. This week, we’re back with a brand-new video of the merry procession. Check it out below. View the full article

Before I jump ahead to share details on events heading your way for the month of January, here are a few last minute additions that popped up for the next couple of weeks. View the full article