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Complete List of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019 Treats

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HALLOWEEN IS FINALLY HERE! Well, at least it is at Disney World!  Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 is now happening on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park! This special event occurs on select nights now through Nov. 1, 2019, and you won’t want to miss it. With an all-new fireworks show (Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular), special character greetings, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and more, this frightfully festive event is the place to be this Halloween season! 

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There are more sweets, savories, and sips than ever before this year. Plus, you might also see a few cute merchandise items that make for the perfect spooky photo op. Some of these items are part of the regular Halloween collection (available throughout the parks and resorts), and some are party exclusives including a Hocus Pocus-themed headband and spirit jersey! 

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Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake – Available Daily at Main Street Bakery

Oh look….another GLORIOUS cupcake. Makes me HUNGRY! This trick or treat candy cupcake (a cupcake baked peanut butter chips, chocolate candy bits, and toffee) is filled with caramel sauce, and topped with an edible cake “cauldron” iced with chocolate buttercream and garnished with a white chocolate decoration featuring the Sanderson sisters.

Halloween Cinnamon Roll – Available Daily at Main Street Bakery

Celebrate the season with a classic Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange icing and chocolate spider web.

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Jack and Sally Push Cake Pops – Party-Exclusive, Available at Carts near Cinderella Castle

Everyone’s favorite spooky couple is featured on these yummy cake pops. The Sally cake pop features gluten-friendly vanilla cake, buttercream, strawberry crispy pearls, and a white chocolate Sally. The Jack cake pop has chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and dark chocolate crispy pearls, dark chocolate curls, and a white chocolate Jack Skellington.

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Donald Duck Brownie – Available Daily at Casey’s Corner

DONALD IS A PUMPKIN. How cute is that? This brownie comes topped with a chocolate piece featuring the duck himself, and he’s dressed in his trick-or-treat best!

Now Begin Thy Magic Spell – Party Exclusive, Available at Casey’s Corner

Bring out your inner witch by sipping on this red slush with passion fruit, blue curaçao, Sprite, and lemonade garnished with a chocolate-covered apple slice. 

Hades Nachos – Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café 

You’ll feel like the Lord of the Underworld with these black bean nacho chips topped with “fiery” buffalo chicken and your choice of items from the toppings bar.

Billy’s Worms & Dirt – Party Exclusive, Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café

“Unfaithful lover long since dead, deep asleep in thy wormy bed, wiggle thy toes, open thine eyes, twist thy fingers toward the skies! Life is sweet, be not shy, on thy feet, so say I!” Risen from the grave just for the occasion, William ‘Billy’ Butcherson comes to life in this sweet treat featuring chocolate pudding topped with gluten-friendly cake crumbs, gummy worms, and a white chocolate decoration featuring the zombie, himself. 

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Caramel Pretzel, Cinnamon Donuts, and Frozen Apple Cider – Party Exclusive, Available at Golden Oak Outpost

Taste the flavors of fall with these yummy delights from the Golden Oak Outpost. Try the caramel-filled pretzel, cinnamon-sugar-coated donut holes, or frozen apple cider.

Headless Horseman Cheesecake – Party Exclusive, Available at Sleepy Hollow

Ride into the night with pumpkin cheesecake layered with gluten-friendly chocolate cake, chocolate crunchies, orange glaze, and a Headless Horseman chocolate piece.

Chocolate Mickey Waffle Sundae – Party Exclusive, Available at Sleepy Hollow

What would a party be without Mickey waffles? These black chocolate waffles come topped with pumpkin gelato, candy corn, caramel sauce, and sprinkles.

Constance’s for Better or For Worse Wedding Cake – Party Exclusive, Available at the Liberty Square Popcorn Cart

You don’t have to bring your death certificate with you to enjoy this citrus-scented cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, white chocolate glaze, icing pearls, flowers , and a chocolate axe for chopping wood of course! Definitely not heads…

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Maleficent Cone – Available Daily at Storybook Treats

If you’re feeling extra evil, then the Maleficent cone is for you! It’s a black waffle cone filled with lime soft-serve and topped with chocolate horns and purple sugar.

Snake Eyes – Party Exclusive, Available at Storybook Treats (Coming in September!)

Well, well, well, what have we here? SNAKE EYES! This drink comes with Sprite, green apple, and lemonade garnished with gummy worms and light up dice. 

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Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Sundae – Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

This yummy sundae comes with pumpkin spice and everything nice and is topped with candy corn and caramel sauce.

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Pumpkin Spice Milkshake – Available Daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

If a milkshake is more your style, then this gluten-friendly pumpkin spice milkshake is the way to go! It comes topped with candy pumpkins and a Mickey marshmallow straw.

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Berry Blaster – Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

Get ready to blast off with this specialty drink consisting of blue curaçao, cherry lemonade, and Sprite garnished with a lemon wheel and raspberries.

Lots-O-Burger – Party Exclusive, Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café 

This huggable burger features a beef patty topped with brie fondue, strawberry-bacon jam, an onion ring, and a Lotso bun. 

Pirates Horizon – Party Exclusive, Available at Aloha Isle

Aaarrrrggghhh – this be a mighty fine drink! Ye ought to try it! The Pirates Horizon features orange juice, passion fruit, and pineapple juice garnished with a pineapple wedge on a pirate sword skewer.

Hades Hatred – Party Exclusive, Available at Cool Ship

After chowing down on those Hades Nachos, cool off with Hades Hatred, featuring lemonade, blue curaçao, and blueberry popping pearls topped with blue cotton candy.

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2019 Halloween Novelties

This year brings yet another set of spooky novelties, including Mickey Pumpkin Balloon and Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets, the Hitchhiking Ghosts (featuring a sipper and two buckets), and a Jack Skellington sipper. These items will be materializing at various times throughout the season, so be on the lookout! All are available only while supplies last. 

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So what are you waiting for? Grab your broomsticks and fly on over to Magic Kingdom Park to try all of these spooky sweets and eerie eats! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights now through Nov. 1, 2019. And don’t forget, you can save $10 on select nights when you buy your tickets in advance! 

Five Places to Eat at Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Are you ready to eat your way through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort? That day is coming fast, fellow travelers, because it opens on August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! When you visit Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu, you’ll be greeted with a variety of food and beverage options, and you won’t want to miss out on any of them!

Oga’s Cantina

If you’re thirsty for a taste of adventure, then Oga’s Cantina might be just the thing to quench your thirst! This notorious watering hole serves as the hangout spot for all of the locals as well as smugglers, bounty hunters, and the groovy droid, DJ R-3X! Here you’ll find a variety of specialty beverages with and without alcohol. For the fully-grown Jedi and bounty hunters out there, the specialty beverages with alcohol are served throughout the day. There’s even a few morning specialties like the Bloody Rancor made with vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie.

The afternoon and evening specialties include options like the Outer Rim featuring silver tequila, açai liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée. There’s also the Yub Nub made with pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit as well as my personal favorite, the Fuzzy Tauntaun. This fun drink comes with peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam. 

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Younglings and travelers of all ages can also enjoy an array of family-friendly concoctions like the Blue Bantha. Offered all day, this beverage features blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie. During the afternoon and evening, sip on concoctions like the Hyperdrive (Punch It!) with Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite or the Jabba Juice featuring Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.

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You can also try a new provision with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort): the Rodian Ration. This comes with vodka, sour apple liqueur, Sprite, and green apple popping pearls. Of course, there’s also a version without alcohol called Oga’s Obsession with Odwalla Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blue popping pearls. For snacking, you can order Batuu Bits – a trail mix featuring different seasonal crunchies and crispies that pair perfectly with any of the drinks on the menu!

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Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo

Step into a working hangar bay where you’ll find that Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs has docked his food freighter, “Tugg’s Grub: A Traveling Diner for Diners Traveling,” right on the roof. He’s serving up a variety of dishes prepared with ingredients from across the galaxy. Sit down in the spacious hangar (or grab a table in the rustic outdoor seating area) and chow down on eats like the Felucian Garden Spread (plant-based “kefta” with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita) or the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad with chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, and seasonal vegetables. To drink, sip on specialty beverages without alcohol like the Moof Juice with Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with pineapple, and chipotle-pineapple. For a specialty beverage with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort) – try the Takodana Quencher with dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange with pineapple, and kiwi. 

And to satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in the Batuu-bon featuring chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard or the Oi-oi Puff – a raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse. 

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Milk Stand

Stop by the Milk Stand to try Batuu’s legendary blue and green treats. Both the Blue Milk and the Green Milk feature a plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks and can even be ordered with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort). Sip on a Blue Milk Cooler with rum or a Green Milk Cooler with tequila! And don’t forget to order your Bubo Wumba Family Farms souvenir drink vessel.

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Ronto Roasters

Roasted to perfection by our pitmaster droid 8D-JB, the Ronto Wraps are a great grab-and-go bite served at Ronto Roasters. They come with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in pita. You can also take a bite out of some Nuna Turkey Jerky, offered in sweet and spicy flavors. 

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To quench your thirst, you can try the non-alcoholic Tatooine Sunset with Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry. Or you can enjoy the Walt Disney World Resort exclusive specialty beverages with alcohol: Trandoshan Ale (a spiced wheat ale) or the Coruscant Cooler featuring Kentucky bourbon, cherry liqueur, fortified wine, cranberry, and lime juice.

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Kat Saka’s Kettle

Pop into this eclectic food stall (run by grain merchant Kat Saka) in the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace for a unique taste of Batuu. The Outpost Mix is a combination of sweet and savory popcorn and is the perfect snack for the traveler on the go!

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Get your spaceships ready, because you’ll be able to travel to Batuu in just one month! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort opens August 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you want to take a look at the full menus for all of the locations, check out my Foodie Guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or visit any of the pages linked above! For more information, to purchase tickets, and to book reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website.

Top Five Tips for Sailing with Little Ones on Disney Cruise Line

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The thought of traveling with a little one can sometimes feel daunting, which is why so many parents with babies and toddlers choose a Disney cruise for their family’s vacation. Disney Cruise Line caters to all members of the family, and that includes even the youngest sailors.

If you’re setting sail with a child age 6 months to 3 years old, keep these tips for sailing with little ones on Disney Cruise Line in mind for smooth sailing during your family getaway…

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1. Take advantage of all that’s included. Traveling with little ones on a Disney cruise is easier than ever with diaper disposal units, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizers, cribs, playpens and high chairs available complimentary for use during the voyage. Strollers are also available, but since there are a limited number, plan to bring your own – one that’s lightweight and foldable for ease of maneuvering and storing it on board. When you visit our private island, Castaway Cay, wagons are available at no charge to facilitate navigating the island’s sandy beaches with toddlers in tow. Most of these items are first-come, first-served, so be sure to add the request to your reservation before the cruise. 

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2. Reserve time in the nursery before you set sail. Inside “it’s a small world” nursery hosted by Huggies, trained counselors care for and entertain infants and toddlers up to age 3 with toys, books, videos, crafts and games. At the back of the nursery, a separate and serene room is reserved for naptime. The nursery offers some of the longest operating hours and some of the lowest hourly rates for baby and toddler care in the cruise industry, allowing you to enjoy time on your own. You can roam the ship “worry-free,” thanks to an onboard mobile phone service that allows counselors to contact you anytime and anywhere on the ship. And if you want to peek in on your child without disturbing him or her, you can glimpse into the nursery’s main play area through a one-way window.

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3. Check the Navigator for special activities and play areas. Toddler Time is a scheduled playtime where parents can join the fun. You can also play with your little one at Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Lab during Open House. If you have a crawler, do not miss Jack-Jack’s Diaper Dash in the atrium. I repeat, do not miss it! And for water babies, each ship has a fanciful water playground exclusively for toddlers up to age 3—and their parents, of course!

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4. Let us help you make mealtime easier. For babies, you can request fresh pureed vegetables and meat, both in the main dining rooms and through room service. When ordering off the kids’ menu, your server will be happy to cut up the food into bite-sized pieces for your little one. And when you’re grabbing a quick bite out on deck, ask a Crew Member to grab a highchair for you. These are just a few of the things you can do to take the stress out of mealtime for your whole family.

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5. Don’t sweat it if you forget it. Essential baby supplies are available for purchase at the onboard merchandise shops, including diapers, training pants, rash cream, infant formula (ready to feed), bottles, pacifiers, baby food, baby shampoo, baby lotion and baby powder. We’ve got you covered!

What are your favorite tips for sailing with little ones on Disney Cruise Line?

Enjoy a Magical Holiday with the 2019 Ultimate Disney Christmas Package

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Walt Disney World Resort is the ultimate Christmas destination. This year, your family can get swept up in the holiday spirit – complete with yuletide sweets and Florida “snow”! Celebrate the magic of the holidays at The Most Magical Place on Earth with the 2019 Ultimate Disney Christmas Package at Walt Disney World® Resort. The package includes a five night stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel, four or five day theme park tickets with the park hopper option, and exclusive holiday experiences! 

Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at the Most Magical Place on Earth with new festive entertainment and holiday décor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the all-new “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” at Magic Kingdom Park, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays – Presented by AdventHealth, Sunset Seasons Greetings and “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and much more. 

Check out the included Yuletide offerings for the 2019 Ultimate Disney Christmas Package:

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  • Dec. 21, 2019– EXCLUSIVE nighttime access to experience Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Expedition Everest®. Plus catch an exclusive showing of the park’s new Rivers of Light: We Are One show.
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  • Dec. 22, 2019– Join in the merriment at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, with tickets to the event included as part of this package. This special event transforms Magic Kingdom into a winter wonderland complete with special entertainment, sweet treats and a magical “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A. 
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  • Dec. 23 or Dec. 24, 2019 (one night per reservation)– Take in the new limited-time “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectacular show at an exclusive reserved viewing area. You’ll also receive a digital $50 Epcot Theme Park Dine Promo Card for each guest ages 3 and older, eligible for use at select Epcot food and beverage locations. 
  • Dec. 25, 2019– An Ultimate Disney Christmas gift delivered to your Client’s room. 
  • Dec. 26, 2019– Bid a fond farewell 

Beyond the theme parks, you can wrap up holiday shopping with special discounts at participating Disney Springs locations.

This package includes a 5-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotel and 4-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option. For example, for just $199 per person, per night (total package price of $3,980), a family of four can stay in a standard room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Book now through Oct. 26, 2019 to take advantage of this unique offer! 

Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10–17) and 1 child (ages 3–9). The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Deposit due at time of booking. Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme Park ticket is valid for admission beginning on 12/21/19 and must be used by 12/27/19. Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is valid only on 12/22/19. Exclusive fireworks viewing area at Epcot® is one night per reservation; viewing night to be chosen at time of reservation and is reserved in order booked. Capacity for each night is limited. Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card will be sent on 12/23/19 to email provided at check-in. One Ultimate Disney Christmas gift per room. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

The Epcot® Theme Park Dine Promo Card (“Promo Card”) is not valid for use until purchased, activated and monetary value added. Card will be active 12/23/19 through 12/26/19. After 12/26/19, any unused funds will be forfeited. The Promo Card can only be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World Resort, at select food locations at Epcot®, select third-party lessees and select Operating Participants for food and beverage. Check with individual locations for program participation before redemption. For participating locations and additional terms and conditions visit disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo. Except as required by applicable law: The Promo Card is not redeemable for cash; cannot be replaced if lost, damaged or stolen without required proof of purchase and complete dine card number; may not be resold in any manner whatsoever; and may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or gift certificates/cards or toward the purchase of a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club® Resort. The Promo Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc., which reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or change the terms and conditions of program upon notice at disneyterms.com/epcotdinepromo. 

Main Street Electrical Parade Treats at Disneyland Through September 30, 2019

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disneyland proudly presents an array of new eats and treats at Disneyland park to celebrate the return of the famous “Main Street Electrical Parade!” Throughout Main Street, U.S.A. you’ll find a spectacular selection of special items inspired by the thousands of sparkling lights and electro-syntho-magnetic sounds of one of the most iconic parades in Disney Parks history. 

There is a fabulous combination of sweet and savory Main Street Electrical parade treats that will all be available through Sept. 30, 2019. Each one is delightfully fun and delicious, and you’ll want to try all of them! Here’s everything that you’ll find at Disneyland park celebrating the “Main Street Electrical Parade.”

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Candy Palace

  • “Main Street Electrical Parade” Crispy Treat – Mickey crispy treat dipped in vanilla-flavored chocolate and decorated with multi-colored sprinkles and a chocolate logo
  • Caterpillar Marshmallow Wand – marshmallow wand coated in caramel, dipped in vanilla-flavored chocolate, and decorated with dark and white chocolate and colored sugar
  • Lady Bug Cake Pop – vanilla cake pop dipped in cherry-flavored chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate and colored sugar
  • Snail Cake Pop – vanilla cake pop dipped in watermelon-flavored chocolate and decorated with black licorice, red chocolate and colored sugar
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Carnation Café 

  • Raspberry Lemonade Shake – raspberry lemonade with vanilla ice cream
  • Spicy Chicken Sandwich – spicy fried chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, creamy mustard slaw and cilantro served with fries
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Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App)

  • Fantasia Ice Cream – a nostalgic blend of cherry, pistachio, and banana ice cream featuring chipped pistachios and cherries
  • Fantasia Waffle Bowl Sundae – brightly-colored waffle bowl filled with Fantasia ice cream, caramel sauce, multi-colored chocolate candy, whipped cream and a cherry
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Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App)

  • Lady Bug Macaron – red and black lady bug macaron shell filled with strawberry buttercream, strawberry marmalade and freeze-dried strawberry flecks
  • Pineapple Coconut Parfait – layers of coconut jelly, strawberry filling and pineapple mouse
  • Cheshire Cat Linzer Cookie – Linzer cookie with strawberry gel
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Refreshment Corner (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App)

  • Firefly Hot Dog – all-beef hot dog topped with chili, shredded cheese, fried corn chips and jalapeños
  • Firefly Chips – corn chip “fireflies” topped with chili, cheese and jalapeños
  • Chili Mac Bread Bowl – sourdough bread bowl filled with chili mac and cheese
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Plaza Inn

  • “Main Street Electrical Parade” Cake – colorful vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting, mixed berry marmalade, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles and chocolate decoration
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Various Carts Throughout the Parade Route

  • “Main Street Electrical Parade” Base Popcorn Bucket (available mid-August while supplies last, refillable for $1.50 on day of purchase with valid receipt)

The “Main Street Electrical Parade” will run for a limited-time encore engagement at Disneyland Park starting today through Sept. 30, 2019, once again creating magical summer memories for guests of all ages. Come on out, grab a treat, and celebrate the return of this beloved parade with us! 

For more information on all of the locations listed above, visit the Disneyland Resort Dining Page.

13 Things You Have to Eat at Disney California Adventure Park

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Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort is the perfect mix of fun thrills, good vibes, and great food. It’s the perfect place to grab a drink and take a stroll with some friends or to eat your heart out with one of the many incredible bites throughout the park. Here’s a list of the most popular offerings throughout the park that you just HAVE to eat at Disney California Adventure Park if it’s your first time. And if it’s not your first time, well then this list might just make you crave some of your favorite Disney California Adventure snacks!

In addition, be sure to check out the Disneyland App, where you can plan your day with mobile order! Order and pay in advance to skip the line and get straight to the food. Nearly all major quick-service locations and several kiosks offer mobile order. Find out more information and view full menus by downloading the Disneyland App.

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CHURROS – CARTS AND KIOSKS

You might start to notice a trend of churros appearing in almost all of these guides. That’s just because they’re AMAZING and one of the most popular snacks throughout all of our parks and resorts, so you can find them nearly everywhere! Similar to Disneyland park you’ll find seasonal flavors at various times throughout the year as well as the classic cinnamon sugar churros at various carts and kiosks located throughout the park.

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HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM BARS FROM CLARABELLE’S HAND-SCOOPED ICE CREAM

While you can always get a classic sundae or a scoop of ice cream, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream is the only location at Disneyland Resort where you can fully customize your own hand-dipped ice cream bars. Choose your flavor of ice cream to get coated in chocolate and then top it with your choice of toppings. You can even choose to get ALL OF THE TOPPINGS (also known as The Whole Herd)!

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CHURRO TOFFEE, TAFFY, MEMORY REFRESHERS, AND MORE AT TROLLEY TREATS AND BING BONG’S SWEET STUFF

As you walk down Buena Vista Street you’ll see Trolley Treats, where you can snack on house-made goodies of all sorts like the churro toffee! This treat features our famous English toffee dipped in white chocolate and coated in cinnamon sugar. And if you head on over to Pixar Pier – you definitely need to try Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff. Here you’ll find a variety of sweets including saltwater taffy, rainbow cotton candy, and Memory Refreshers – frozen drinks that come in all colors and flavors.

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HOT DOGS, CORN DOGS, AND MORE HOT DOGS

Disney California Adventure Park is home to the best dogs around, and you can find them at one of three locations: Corn Dog Castle near Paradise Gardens, Angry Dogs on Pixar Pier, and Award Wieners in Hollywood Land. From all-beef hot dogs to corn dogs to plant-based hot dogs and even a cheddar cheese stick, there’s a dog for everyone!

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FUNNEL CAKE FRIES AT AWARD WIENERS

Located in Hollywood Land, Aware Wieners doesn’t just serve up mouth-watering hot dogs. They’re also known for their warm funnel cake fries, often topped with lots of yummy sweets like fruity cereal, cookies and cream crumbles, whipped cream, sprinkles, and other fun seasonal toppings. You never know what they might be offering, but you’ll always know it’ll be deliciously sweet!

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FLAVORED POPCORN AND SAVORY CONES AT THE COZY CONE MOTEL

Drive on over to Cars Land and check into the Cozy Cone Motel to try one of the i-cone-ic snacks offered there! Here you can order several different flavors of popcorn including butter, dill pickle, buffalo ranch, white cheddar, sriracha, pizza, or garlic Parmesan. These flavors are rotated seasonally so you never know which one might be available! You’ll also find a couple bread cone offerings filled with either beef chili and cheddar cheese or creamy bacon mac and cheese. And remember those cheddar bagel twists I mentioned in my last Foodie Guide to Iconic Tastes? Well, you can find those here too! Pair any of these snacks with a themed specialty beverage like Doc’s Wild Grape Tonic, Red’s Apple Freeze, or Ramone’s “Pair of Dice” Soda.

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FLO’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN AT FLO’S V8 CAFÉ

This fried chicken is by FAR the best fried chicken I’ve ever had! It’s crispy, crunchy, tender, and delicious. Right across the street from Cozy Cone Motel is Flo’s V8 Cafe, where Flo is serving up a hot dish of her famous fried chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables. You’ll also find a selection of classic American comfort food as well as classic milkshakes.

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COOKIES, LEMON SOFT-SERVE, AND OVEN BAKED CHICKEN ON PIXAR PIER

Head on over to Pixar Pier to try one of the popular snacks like the freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies from Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums, lemon soft-serve from Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, or the oven-baked chicken drum sticks from Poultry Palace. Not only are these bites super tasty, but they’re perfect on-the-go snacks that are super photogenic. With all the fun photo opportunities on Pixar Pier, you’ll be making some delicious memories with these items.

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FRESHLY-BAKED SOURDOUGH BREAD FROM THE BOUDIN BAKERY AND PACIFIC WHARF CAFÉ 

The sourdough bread that comes out of the Boudin Bakery is absolutely amazing. It’s sold at Pacific Wharf Café in the form of bread bowls served full of warm soups. You can also purchase a loaf of the bread in the shape of Mickey! And if you want a taste, you can take a tour of the bakery and see how our talented team of bakers create the most popular bread on property.

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GHIRARDELLI SODA FOUNTAIN AND CHOCOLATE SHOP

For the chocolate lovers out there, the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is located right next to the bakery on Pacific Wharf. Here you’ll find sundaes, ice cream cones, shakes, and hot drinks all made with premium Ghirardelli Chocolate. One of the current treats you can get is the Magical Sundae with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, hand-made hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with sprinkles and two chocolate-dipped waffle ears.

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SCHMOOZIES!

Power up with a delicious fruit smoothie from Schmoozies! in Hollywood Land! From Mango Madness and Strawberry Banana Sensation smoothies to coffees, tea, milkshakes and more, this spot is a great place take a break with a sweet treat.

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LOBSTER NACHOS, MINI DONUTS, AND PIXAR-THEMED COCKTAILS AT LAMPLIGHT LOUNGE

Overlooking the lagoon and offering sweeping views of Pixar Pier, Lamplight Lounge is an incredible Pixar-themed dining experience that you just can’t miss out on! The menu features everything from themed cocktails to a tasty menu of shareable bites and even cinnamon sugar donuts with dipping sauces (only available downstairs). And of course, you can’t visit the lounge without trying our famous Lobster Nachos! But remember, this is one of the most popular spots in the park, so be sure to make your reservations today!  

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CARTHAY SIGNATURE FRIED BISCUITS AT CARTHAY CIRCLE RESTAURANT

Located right at the front of the park are Carthay Circle Restaurant and Carthay Circle Lounge, where you’ll find a menu full of Southern California flavors. One of the must-have items on the menu is the Carthay Signature Fried Biscuits. These little balls of dough are stuffed with white cheddar, bacon, and jalapeño and served with apricot-honey butter, and you just HAVE to try them. In addition, the Pan-roasted Filet Mignon with pine nuts and green peppercorn chimichurri is another dish you can’t go wrong with. You’ll also find an extensive array of wines (including several selections from the Disney Family of Wines) as well as classic signature cocktails and bottled beer. Carthay Circle Restaurant is another incredibly popular destination, so be sure to make your reservations in advance! And if you’re looking for a quicker lounge experience, Carthay Circle Lounge is the perfect spot to visit with seating indoors at the bar and outdoors at the newly-added patio space.

Of course, there are many more amazing restaurants and menu items available throughout to park. Check them all out and find out more info about the offerings listed above by visiting the Disneyland Resort website or calling 714 781-DINE (714-781-3463).

Happy snacking!

Cool Off at Disney Parks in Summer 2019 with Delicious Treats

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Chill out this summer with some deliciously refreshing cool treats at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re looking for a way to cool off between all of your exciting activities at Disney parks in summer 2019, then this is the list for you! Between going on fantastical adventures and taking in one of the many entertaining shows the parks and resorts have to offer, you’ll definitely want to find ways to take a break and beat the heat. And what better way to do that than with a yummy frozen treat? Here’s a list with just a few ways to cool off on both coasts! And if you’re wanting to speed up your cool-downs, pay in advance and skip the line by mobile ordering your treat from select locations via the My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland app on the West Coast.

DISNEYLAND RESORT

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Disneyland Park

  • Try the popular Blue Milk and Green Milk from the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
  • Hangout with DJ R-3X at Oga’s Cantina and sip on one of the many out-of-this-world non-alcoholic concoctions available.
  • Fuel up with Moof Juice or Phattro specialty non-alcoholic beverages at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo.
  • Satisfy your inner-jungle skipper with the Jungle Julep (slush of pineapple, orange, grape, and lemon juices) from Bengal Barbecue.
  • If you’ve got a New Orleans vibe goin’ on, try the refreshingly sweet non-alcoholic Mint Julep from the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square.
  • Grab a popular Dole Whip Pineapple from Tiki Juice Bar and other soft-serve flavors from The Tropical Hideaway.
  • Scoop up some old-fashioned ice cream at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor.
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Disney California Adventure Park

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Downtown Disney District

  • Go wild with some insane milk shakes from the CrazyShake Window by Black Tap.
  • Discover taste-provoking ice cream at Salt & Straw, a family-run scoop shop with handmade, small-batch seasonal flavors created with local ingredients.
  • Get ready for an action-packed day with a refreshing and vitalizing smoothie from Jamba Juice.

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Magic Kingdom Park

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Epcot

  • Try one of the awesome specialty beverages (like the Awesome Mix Slushy, the I Am Root root beer float, the Destroyer Punch, or the Galaxy Juice) available through August 18 at Fife & Drum for “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!”. 
  • Indulge in fresh Italian Gelato from Gelati in the Italy pavilion.
  • Scoop up some Kakigōri (Japanese shaved ice) from Kabuki Cafe in the Japan pavilion.
  • Stop by L’Artisan des Glaces in the France pavilion for unique flavors of ice cream and macaron ice cream sandwiches.
  • Celebrate Disney’s “The Lion King” with the No Worries Panna Cotta (raspberry, papaya, and mango panna cotta with cookie crumbles and white chocolate!) at Refreshment Outpost.
  • Wash down your fish and chips with a Frozen Pimm’s Lemonade at the UK Beer Cart, made with frozen Minute Maid Lemonade, Sprite, and gin.
  • Make a pit stop at The Land Cart with Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade or grab a Blueberry Slushy at the Canada Popcorn Cart.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • Take a break and enjoy a build-your-own sundae with the new Burgers and Sundaes experience at Restaurantosaurus starting August 18.
  • Beat the heat with one of the many treats inspired by Disney’s “The Lion King” throughout the park like the Simba Ice Cream Sandwich, Simba’s Sunset Dole Whip, the King’s Cooler, the Asante Slush, or the Bugs ‘n Grub Waffle Cone – check out my recent Foodie Guide for more info.
  • Feel like a billion bucks with Scrooge McDuck’s Billionaire Bacon Caramel Sundae, available at Dino-Bite Snacks in DinoLand U.S.A.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Sip on a milkshake from Dockside Diner.
  • Enjoy hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches from Hollywood Scoops.
  • Get in on the action with the incredible Frozone Slush (Fanta Blue Raspberry with whipped cream) or the Secret Identity (Frozen Coca-Cola with cherry cotton candy) from the Neighborhood Bakery.
  • Get refreshed Green Alien-style with the Mystic Portal Punch at Woody’s Lunch Box.
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Disney Springs

  • Try one of the many specialty beverages (like the Violet Sake Slushie from YeSake) and desserts available for Disney Springs Flavors of Florida 2019, available through Sept. 2.
  • Grab an artisanal shake from D-Luxe Burger like the S’mores Gelato Shake or the Salted Caramel Gelato Shake.

With all of these cold treats, you’re sure to have a great time at Disney Parks in summer 2019! And don’t forget, you can always stay hydrated with a complimentary cup of ice water available at any food and beverage location that serves fountain beverages. 

For more information on these food and beverage offerings on the west coast, visit the Disneyland Resort Dining Page or call 714 781-DINE (714 781-3463). For the east coast, visit the Walt Disney World Resort Dining Page or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463).

Top Five Ways to Celebrate your Birthday at Disneyland Resort

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From the Disney Parks Blog:

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“A very merry un-birthday to you!” Guests from around the world celebrate birthdays (and un-birthdays) every day at the Disneyland Resort. Here are five magical ways to celebrate a birthday at Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth:

1. Start Early. Staying at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort? Kick off the festivities from the moment you arrive at the hotel with in-room celebration goodies. Available gift baskets include a colorful birthday-themed pair of Disney Ear Hats to wear throughout your visit.

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2. Snag Souvenirs. Take a magical memory of your birthday trip home with you. Complimentary “Happy Birthday” and other celebratory buttons are available at City Hall in Disneyland park or Guest Services in Disney California Adventure park.* In addition, autograph books are an excellent way to request and collect special birthday messages from your favorite characters. *Valid theme park admission is required.

3. Dine with Friends. For a magical dining experience, book a dining reservation with a few of your favorite friends. For breakfast, enjoy your morning meal in the company of Disney characters at Plaza Inn in Disneyland park, Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, or PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel serves up playfully fun food and character encounters for breakfast and dinner.

4. Make a Wish. What’s a birthday without a cake? Order a custom birthday cake for delivery to select table service restaurants around the resort. Once you choose your favorite theme, place your order in advance and enjoy! Disneyland Resort Hotel guests can also have cakes delivered to their rooms.

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5. Sing Along. Head over to Mad Tea Party in Disneyland park to take a spin on the tea cups and sing along to “A Very Merry Un-Birthday.” For continued musical fun, meet the Jambalaya Jazz Band in New Orleans Square and request a performance of “Happy Birthday” in addition to their catchy American classics.

Have you celebrated your birthday at Disneyland Resort?

11 Things to Do Before Your Disney Cruise Line Vacation

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One of my favorite things about a Disney Cruise Line vacation is that it doesn’t require months and months of advance planning like a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. You don’t have to schedule your dining reservations 180 days in advance or any FastPasses 60 days in advance. A Disney cruise offers both a less stressful planning experience ahead of time and more relaxing vacation while you’re away enjoying your vacation. Although you don’t have to spend hours preparing for a Disney Cruise Line vacation, there are a few things that you can take care of in advance to make your vacation even better!

Here are 11 things to do before your Disney cruise:

  1. Online Check In: As soon as your booking window (determined by your Castaway Club status) opens, you should complete online check in. This provides Disney with all of your important information and in turn, allows you to choose how early you would like to arrive at the port. If you are not taking Disney transportation to the airport, this will get you on the ship as quickly as possible by choosing the earliest time available.
  2. Book Port Excursions: If you are planning to participate in any excursions during your cruise, you can book them in advance, as well. Some of the most popular excursions do fill up before the sailing so booking them as soon as your window opens insures the best availability for you to choose your favorite excursions. There’s also a desk onboard that can help you make changes or book excursions during your vacation, if necessary.
  3. Book Onboard Experiences: There aren’t too many activities that need to be booked in advance for a Disney cruise, but there are a couple character experiences (Frozen Meet and Greet and/or Princess Gathering), beverage tastings, Disney Junior character breakfast (for minimum seven night sailings), speciality dining, and spa treatments that can be reserved in advance. If you forget to book these in advance, they can be booked onboard as well, pending availability.
  4. Choose your Dining Time: Disney Cruise Line offers two dining times, either 5:45 pm or 8:!5 pm which also determines your evening show times and even breakfast on the last morning of your cruise. When you book your cruise, you will have the opportunity to choose (pending availability) your preferred dining time. If main dining is full, you can always waitlist it or even ask to change after you board if you are unable to secure it in advance.
  5. Schedule Character Call: You can schedule a complimentary pre-recorded character call from either Mickey Mouse, Goofy, or Mickey and Minnie. This is a fun way to either tell your kids about your upcoming vacation or get them even more excited to go!
  6. Passports: Although passports are not required for some cruises, they are still strongly recommended. If you’re planning to purchase a passport for your cruise, be sure to order it far enough in advance to avoid any rush fees. If you already have a passport, just double check to make sure that it will still be valid for your sailing (and preferably at least six months afterwards).
  7. Transfers: Whether you are purchasing Disney Cruise Line transfers, parking at the port, or purchasing private transfers, you will want to arrange in advance how you’ll be getting to and from the port.
  8. Join your Cruise group on Facebook: Almost every sailing has a group on Facebook where you can connect with fellow cruisers. The biggest advantage to joining these groups is if you’d like to participate in a fish extender (gift exchange) with your fellow passengers. It can also be nice to find fellow cruisers with kids around the same age, if you have any that are apprehensive about going to the kids clubs onboard.
  9. Download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App: You will want to download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app before you board the ship, if possible. Disney is eliminating the practice of leaving a paper copy of your Personal Navigator in your stateroom each evening so you’ll need to use the app to find out all of the activities planned onboard each day of your sailing. Plus, they have a fun countdown app that will help pass the time while you wait for your vacation.
  10. Prepay Gratuities: You can prepay your gratuities with your cruise fare so you won’t have to worry about them onboard. If you do not prepay your gratuities, Disney will automatically add them to your onboard account. It is nice to have them prepaid so you can only worry about spending money on souvenirs during your vacation.
  11. Purchase a Photo Package: If you’re interested in having any of the pictures taken onboard or at Castaway Cay, you will want to purchase a photo package in advance to take advantage of a pre-cruise discount. One big difference if you’re used to Disney PhotoPass photographers in the parks is that the cruise photographers are not able to take a picture on your device in addition to theirs.

Next, it’s time to start packing for your Disney cruise! What do you think are the most important things to do before your Disney cruise?


Journey to “Nowhere in Particular” on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland Park

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From the Disney Parks Blog:

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Journey via motorcar to “Nowhere in Particular” on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland park. One of the original 1955 Opening Day “dark ride” attractions in Fantasyland, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is unique to Disneyland Resort.

The attraction takes guests on a wild speed race through the English countryside, wreaking havoc on the town along the way. We love a good joyride as much as the next toad, but the attraction moves quite quickly, racing past some of the finer details. So, let’s look at some of the easily missed hidden humor and subtle British influence on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.

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Approaching the grand manor known as Toad Hall, the home of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, the English influence is unmistakable. A 19th century-inspired English weathervane tops one of the gables, and just above the entrance stands a stone statue of a dapper Mr. Toad himself, elegantly holding a cup of tea.

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The motorcars themselves feature the names of various characters from the “Wind in the Willows” segment of the 1949 Disney feature film that inspired the attraction, “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.” Fittingly, the steering wheels are placed on the right side of the vehicle as they would be in England. Motorcar names include: Mr. Toad, MacBadger, Moley, Ratty, Weasel, Winky and Cyril.

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As guests dash through the wharf scene, look out for the famous Tower Bridge, an iconic London landmark. Careful observers can even spot the tiny lights of vehicles moving across.

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The next room, the village square, contains two important details. First, in an upstairs window, the distinctive silhouette of Sherlock Holmes is faintly visible, a subtle ode to the British detective. Second, in an alcove to the right of the window stands a statue of a woman representing justice, holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The statue humorously foreshadows Mr. Toad’s fate at the end of the attraction and the impending consequences of his joyride.

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Just around the corner, as the statue of justice predicted, a judge wearing traditional English jurisprudence robes and a curly gray wig hands down the sentence.

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We hope you enjoyed this inside look into the wacky world of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and remember the motto emblazoned on Mr. Toad’s crest: Toadi Acceleratio Semper Absurda (A Speeding Toad is Always Absurd!)