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‘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

The gang from the late, great Comedy Warehouse at Downtown Disney is returning for special holiday shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios this month. View the full article

The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort. Garland is hung, lights are shining bright, choirs are singing and back in 1994 poinsettia trees were blooming at the entrance to Epcot as seen below. View the full article

Last night, nearly 500 Disney Parks Blog readers had the opportunity to preview the upcoming Disney film, “Saving Mr. Banks,” here at the Disneyland Resort. Before the screening, guests were treated to a practically perfect party, complete with a costume contest, visits from Mary Poppins and Bert, a special presentation by Disney historian Stacia Martin - and even a swarm of suffragettes! View the full article

Have you visited Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year? 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. Earlier this year, ear hat technology was added to several existing entertainment options throughout Walt Disney World, including at “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and “Celebrate the Magic” and “Wishes” fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

As Disney Parks Blog author George Savvas recapped last month in this post, Disneyland Resort recently played holiday host to a star-studded taping for the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” special. View the full article

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new “it’s a small world” Holiday Clock Show in Disneyland park, now is the time. I spoke with co-designer and animator Lisa Bradley before the show debuted and she gave me a glimpse at just how intricate the details are for the virtual décor that can be seen every fifteen minutes after dark. View the full article

There’s a new exhibit of spectacular ice sculptures themed around “Disney’s “Frozen” that we thought Disney Parks Blog readers would enjoy seeing. View the full article

I am thrilled to report that critically endangered cotton-top tamarins in Colombia, South America, received an amazing gift just in time for the holidays—the gift of an additional area of protected forest. This tiny monkey with the wild hairdo, which guests can see when they visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is found only in Colombia, and there are fewer than 7,500 remaining. View the full article

Here’s your first look at merchandise events, product releases and signings taking place in January 2014 as we kick off a new year at Disneyland Resort. View the full article

Disney’s involvement in the community, no matter where we are in the world, is one of the most special things we do. You can find Disney VoluntEARS, giving their time and talent, and doing their part to improve and enrich the lives of kids and families in the communities where they live and work. And we continue this legacy, in the Shanghai community where our new resort destination, Shanghai Disney Resort, is under construction. View the full article