New Retail Products for Disney Halloween!

Walt Disney World celebrates the holidays with festive and fun merchandise, and Halloween is no exception. For example, you can find Disney Halloween merchandise that includes popular characters like Jack Skellington and Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Disney Halloween items range from spooky to silly and everything in between. There are skeletons, Mickey pumpkins, hats and shirts in the style of the whimsical costumes worn by Mickey and Minnie at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party and more!

Plus, the iconic images from the Haunted Mansion attraction often appears in the Disney Halloween merchandise selection as well.

You can find Disney Halloween merchandise items like t-shirts, home decor items, hats, costumes and much more at the Disney parks. Here’s a look at what’s for sale at Disney’s Magic Kingdom park for Halloween 2015:

Did you see anything you would be interested in? Which items?

A Relaxing Vacation the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Have you ever felt like you needed a vacation from your Orlando vacation? Touring the theme parks and attractions can be really exciting, so you may feel like you need to relax afterward. Adding a cruise to your trip might be just the kind of getaway you need!

Did you know that Port Canaveral is less than 1 hour from the Orlando theme parks? From Port Canaveral, you can cruise to the Bahamas, Eastern and Western Caribbean with ports in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Jamaica, Mexico, Haiti, Grand Cayman, Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay and more!

Florida has several other cruise ports including Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa and Miami which are all within a reasonable driving distance. These additional ports open up many, many more cruise destination options as well as several more cruise ships to choose from.

This week, we are on the Oasis of the Seas and we are sharing photos and live video from this amazing cruise ship! Follow along on Twitter, Facebook and watch for live Periscope broadcast links to be posted on both! We are excited to share this incredible vacation with you!

Not familiar with Royal Caribbean? For the 12th year running, Royal Caribbean International has been recognized as the Best Cruise Line Overall and the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean by Travel Weekly readers. Royal Caribbean International was warded this year by Cruise Critic with three Editors’ Picks: Best for Families, Best Entertainment, and Best Suites. This cruise line offers a unique style of service that will enhance every aspect of your cruise. No matter where you are – the pool, the dining room, the spa or your room – get ready to be wowed! And they deliver it 24 hours a day. This is way beyond normal service. This is Gold Anchor Service.

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New Lounge Open at Disney Springs

The latest themed Walt Disney World bar / lounge is now open at Disney Springs! Its eclectic décor includes everything from spare airplane parts to nostalgic postcards and antique maps, all a nod to the “Indiana Jones” films in which Jock Lindsey was Indy’s pilot and sidekick.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is located on the waterfront at Disney Springs between Paradiso 37 and the BOATHOUSE. It’s not a large space, so the interior has a cozy feel. The menu features appetizers and drinks inspired by Jock’s world travels. The light fare and beverages are comically themed to events, icons and experiences we have enjoyed across all of the Indiana Jones films, including Dr. Elsa’s She-Deviled Eggs; “Good” Dates stuffed with goat cheese, and Snack of Ra, which is a taste of Africa with salads and dips served with injera (bread) and naan crisps. And mixologists are having fun with the cocktails, from the Cool-Headed Monkey to The Scottish Professor.

Take a look around:

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. No reservations. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar does not accept the Disney Dining Plan.

New Christmas and Halloween Decorations and Merchandise at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park

Walt Disney World celebrates the seasons as well as the holidays with various decorations around its theme parks and resorts. In mid-September, Fall season and Halloween decorations start to arrive! They will be gone by early November to make room for the Christmas decorations though.

There is one place at Disney’s Magic Kingdom where you can see both together — Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in the Liberty Square area of the park. Both Halloween and Christmas merchandise are available for sale here during the fall season. Christmas items are available here for sale all year long, including stockings, ornaments, toys and more.

Here’s a tour of the items available in the store.

Which season’s decorations and merchandise are your favorite?

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Art

This year, Epcot is celebrating it’s 20th annual International Food & Wine Festival. The 2015 Festival runs Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015.  There’s a heavy emphasis on celebrating the long history of this very popular event. The displays and topiaries all showcase the 20th anniversary. There are even detailed timelines on display at the entrance to the Festival to show off how far the annual event has come as well as notable guests and events that have taken part in it along the way.

Additionally, the merchandise reflects the same artwork and the same celebration of the 20th year of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. You can check out the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Shopping here.

If you are a Disney fan, adding fun wallpapers to your computer just adds to the fun of Halloween!  Check out the latest Disney Halloween wallpaper created by Jason Ratner.  It has three adorable candy apples all themed Disney style!  I personally love the Snow White themed apple!

You can download this Disney Halloween wallpaper to your computer or choose one of the other Disney themed wallpapers.  You do have to agree to the Disney terms and conditions before downloading.  Thanks to Disney Parks Blog for sharing the Disney fun for us to enjoy at home!

Quick Tips on Ways to Save Money at Disney

Are you looking for ways to save money on Disney souvenirs? We have a great new tip for you! You do not have to spend a lot of money to bring home fun souvenirs to remember your family vacation to Walt Disney World. Take a look at today’s tip from Allison to find out more:

Don’t forget to watch for coupons for savings on other items, too.

And if you really want to do some shopping, consider visiting one of the Orlando Disney outlets!

What tips do you have for ways to save money on Walt Disney World souvenirs?

Iron Chef Morimoto Unveils Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs

The famous Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who you may know from his appearances on Iron Chef America, along with Patina Restaurant Group opened a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the heart of Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort on September 30, 2015. This Japanese master chef’s first pan-Asian restaurant provides flavors from across Asia with unique exhibition kitchens showcasing the continent’s traditions. Included among them are street-food stalls, Peking duck carving and dim sum. Designed by STUDIO V Architecture and located at The Landing, Morimoto Asia’s extraordinary, 36-foot tall, two-story layout includes open terraces, grand halls, private rooms, a cocktail lounge, waterside seating and more.

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the menu ‘includes Chef Morimoto’s eclectic take on his favorite Asian flavors including moo shu pork, Peking duck, lobster chow fun, sweet and sour crispy whole fish, and spicy kung pao chicken. Weekends, dim sum will be served during brunch, with dumplings, shumai, bao, spare ribs and more. There are plenty of options for kids too, such as chicken ramen, kakuni pork bao, and karaage fried chicken.’

The restaurant is gorgeous inside and out with a luxurious overlay on the Springs Bottling Co. theme, which is part of the Disney Springs theming. Take a look around with our video.

Offering Fine/Signature Dining, Morimoto Asia accepts reservations, which are recommended. The Asian, Japanese, Seafood, and Sushi cuisine ranges in price approximately $30 to $59.99 per adult.

 

Save Money on Disney Dining

Disney dining experiences are a big part of the Disney vacation experience. The whole family can enjoy unique foods and themed dining experiences at the many restaurants at Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. One of the most popular Disney dining options are the character dining experiences. With nearly 20 character dining options, you are sure to find a meal with some characters you love!

Want to know how to save money at character dining (0r any Disney dining experiences)?

Character Dining is very popular, and we strongly recommend that you make reservations in advance.

Free SeaWorld Halloween Event

Visit SeaWorld Orlando on select weekends in October for silly spooky fun at SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. Children and adults alike will be immersed in an underwater “fantasea” filled with trick-or-treating, dancing sea creatures and pumpkin fish, where kids can also create sea-themed arts and crafts.

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular takes place from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. weekends in October (3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, and 31) and is included with park admission. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged.

Here are some of the fun activities you can find at SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular:

• Trick or Treat – Kids can follow the special Halloween Spooktacular pathways through many different stations filled with a wide array of sweets and treats as fun loving sea creatures greet and mingle with guests. Hop aboard the Seven Seas Railway with Otto the Octopus and enjoy a whimsical train ride through Shamu’s Happy Harbor®.
• Penelope’s Party Zone – Located in Bayside Stadium, Penelope’s Party Zone comes to life when families dance and play along to the spooky sound waves broadcasted by a live DJ, listen to spooky stories and enjoy fun activities with countless bubbles floating overhead and colorful pumpkinfish gliding beside.
• Dine with Shamu® Spooktacular Brunch – Enjoy a delicious menu of seasonal and sustainable items while sitting at a poolside table that brings you closer than ever to our majestic whales.
• Sesame Street’s Countdown to Halloween – Join Count von Count, Elmo, and everyone’s favorite friends from Sesame Street for the kookiest, funniest Halloween hullaballoo ever!
• Pets Ahoy – Don’t miss Pets Ahoy, a comical show featuring the talents of dogs, cats, birds and other animals. This show will have a special Halloween theme during weekends in October.

Have you ever been to SeaWorld Halloween events?