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Celebrate the Holidays With Tasty Treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The chefs at Walt Disney World have come up with a ton of sweets and treats for guests celebrating the holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Most of the items will be available through January 5, 2020. Holiday Blondie Backlot Express Blondie made with orange peel, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds topped with white chocolate ganache Celebrate the Holidays With Tasty Treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December Pin Releases at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Focus on the Holidays, Star Wars

UPDATE 12/19: To celebrate the premier of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Disney has surprised pin collectors (and Star Wars fans) with the release today of a new jumbo pin that wasn’t included in the initial announcement. The pin retails for $54.99 and is a limited edition of 1,000. Walt Disney World and the December Pin Releases at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Focus on the Holidays, Star Wars

State of Florida Files Lawsuit Against Planet Hollywood Claiming Failure to Add Jobs in Orlando

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against Planet Hollywood International, Inc. alleging that the company failed to comply with their obligations once they were given $288,000 in state incentives with the premise of adding jobs in Orlando. Planet Hollywood received this financial incentive back in 2011 from Florida’s Quick Action Closing Fund program. State of Florida Files Lawsuit Against Planet Hollywood Claiming Failure to Add Jobs in Orlando

Walt Disney World to Live Stream Dedication Ceremony of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Opening week is finally here for the much-anticipated Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction that is set to open inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new attraction will begin welcoming guests on Thursday, December 5, and Disney has announced that they will present a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the dedication ceremony Walt Disney World to Live Stream Dedication Ceremony of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Cruise Line Releases Special Cyber-Week Discounts with Savings Up to 25%

Disney Cruise Line is getting in on the Cyber sales this week with savings of up to 25% on select sailings. These discounts are on Guaranteed Rooms with Restrictions; with these discounted rates, you pick the category – Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah – but you don’t get to pick your stateroom number. Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Releases Special Cyber-Week Discounts with Savings Up to 25%

Jaleo at Disney Springs Launches Sparkling Festival Nov. 29 – Dec. 15

Guests visiting Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort can raise a glass and kick off the holiday season with the new Sparkling Festival at Jaleo. Beginning today, Jaleo at Disney Springs is celebrating two weeks of sparkling specials. Visitors can enjoy special tapas like the Ostras con caviar and Esferas de cava, in addition to limited-edition dishes. Jaleo at Disney Springs Launches Sparkling Festival Nov. 29 – Dec. 15

Watch the Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris Via #DisneyParksLIVE on Dec. 3

On December 3, #DisneyParksLIVE will present a live stream of one of the most time-honored holiday traditions at Epcot, the Candlelight Processional. This beloved annual presentation has been a holiday tradition for guests during their visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. The show has a celebrity narrator who reads traditional scripture of the story of Christmas along with a massed choir and live orchestra. The Watch the Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris Via #DisneyParksLIVE on Dec. 3

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Won’t Be Part of Extra Magic Hours at Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has confirmed that, at least initially, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will not be included in Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Extra Magic Hours offers access to a designated theme park an hour before or two hours after regular park hours to Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Won’t Be Part of Extra Magic Hours at Hollywood Studios