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Disney News Round-Up: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise, Disney Parks Holiday News, and More

And just like that Halloween is over and it's all about Christmas and the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort! The jack-o-lanterns have been replaced with garland and toy soldiers, and the first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is November 7. Let's check out today's holiday-themed news round-up.

Disney News Round-up: Princess Elena Meet-and-Greet, Dinosaur Refurb Extended, and More

Happy Monday and welcome to another Disney new round-up! Today we're talking about a new princess meet-and-greet at the Magic Kingdom, some other character meet-and-greet news, and much more. Let's check it out.

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Announces New After-Hours Magic Kingdom Wedding Package

Earlier this year Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings announced a new wedding package that gave couples the chance to say "I do" in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. And now they've upped the magic with the all-new Magic Kingdom Park After-Hours wedding.

Disney News Round-up: Stitch’s Great Escape Goes Seasonal and the Muppets Arrive on October 2 at the Magic Kingdom

Happy Saturday and welcome to a short attraction-focused round-up! The Magic Kingdom is the source of some interesting and exciting attraction and entertainment news this week. Let's check it out.

Disney Gives Preview of Commemorative Merchandise for Magic Kingdom’s 45th Anniversary

The Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 45th anniversary on October 1 and guests can start purchasing select commemorative merchandise items this week! Certain items will be available at the park and online.

Costume Guidelines for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

This year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off September 2 at the Magic Kingdom and so it seems like a good time to review the updated costume policy at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Watch a Live-Stream of the Main Street Electrical Parade on August 28 at the Disney Parks Blog

The Main Street Electrical Parade is leaving the Magic Kingdom on October 9, and this weekend you have a chance to see a live-stream of the parade thanks to the Disney Parks Blog.

Disney News Round-up: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starts September 1, Country Bear Jamboree Turns 45, and More

It's time for another Disney news round-up and today we're talking about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a big birthday for the Country Bear Jamboree, and a celebrity chef teaming up with Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney Springs. Let's check it out!

Celebrate ‘Disney PhotoPass’ Day at the Walt Disney World Resort on August 19

Get ready to smile and say "cheese" on August 19 at the Walt Disney World Resort as Disney PhotoPass Photograpers and guests celebrate "Disney PhotoPass Day." This new event is a one-day celebration of the art and fun of photography.

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Tickets Now on Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

If you're making plans to attend one of the Magic Kingdom's holiday parties this fall, we have good news! Tickets for both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are now on sale.

Catch a Live-Stream of the Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Nighttime Show on May 12

Tomorrow, May 11, is the very last night for Wishes, the fan-favorite nighttime fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. A new show, Happily Ever After, debuts on May 12 and if you can't make it to the park to see the show you can catch a live-stream online.

Top 10 Bakeries and Candy Shops at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to so much wonderful and delicious food choices at kiosks, bakeries, candy shops, and restaurants that it is a daunting task to narrow things down to a top 10 list. However, we're always up for a challenge here at Grownups, so this week we're taking on the bakeries and candy shops at Disney World and naming our top 10.

A Review of Dinner at the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen at the Magic Kingdom

I recently had a chance to dine at the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in the Magic Kingdom. The table service location has been open since late 2015, serving up exotic eats with Jungle Cruise humor. My first dinner there did not disappoint (for the most part).

The Top Sandwiches at Walt Disney World Resort

There is undoubtedly a lot of really good food at the Walt Disney World Resort. And sometimes, some of the best food comes in sandwich form. But we're not just talking about your standard sandwich featuring some sort of meat and toppings between two slices of bread. No way. We're talking about sweet sandwiches too.

Favorite Fried Foods at Walt Disney World Resort

Ah, fried foods. Is there anything better than food that is deep fried, whether we're talking about corn dogs, French fries, or funnel cakes? We think not. There's just something so comforting about eating fried foods, even if they aren't always the healthiest choice on the menu.

The Top 5 Things to Love about the Walt Disney World Resort

In celebration of Valentine's Day this year it seemed like a good idea to think about the things I love about Walt Disney World Resort. I've been visiting Disney World since 1974 when I was just a wee little one and over the years I've collected a rather extensive list of the things I love about my happy place.

New Nighttime Spectacular, Happily Ever After, Coming to the Magic Kingdom in May

The Magic Kingdom is getting ready to debut a brand new nighttime spectacular. The new show, Happily Ever After, will premiere on May 12 and features animation, fireworks, and more. The show will replace Wishes.

Disney Parks & Movies Connection: Follow Me Boys

The last film that Walt Disney lived to see through its completion was Follow Me Boys, a live-action film that tells a love story that centers on a man who settles down in a small town and forms a Boy Scout troop. Just as the world lost Walt Disney 50 years ago this year, Follow Me Boys, in turn, celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Although the film is largely forgotten except among dedicated Disney fans, it is significant in Disney history for its characterization of Walt Disney's brand of storytelling.