Holiday Decorations Return to Hollywood Studios

The glamour of Hollywood is clamoring with Christmas cheer this morning as all of Disney’s Hollywood Studios was transformed overnight and has received the full-on garland treatment.

That is, with the exception of Gertie, who is still notably missing her Santa Hat. Even with the Echo Lake Christmas tree up, it isn’t officially Christmas without Santa Gertie.

As guests enter the park, they’re welcomed by silver tinsel garlands with red bows and ornaments.

Crossroads of the World is decked out in holiday splendor too, although it’s not like Mickey’s globe is ever going to spin again above it.

Decorative wreaths also line store windows.

In keeping with the 1950s vibe, you’ll notice that a lot of the holiday decor in the park takes inspiration from kitschy vintage classics like these little deer ornaments, ceramic poodles, and other things you’d normally see gracing your grandmother’s cupboards. If you’ve dined at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, you’ll also recognize a lot of these elements.

Holiday decorations have yet to arrive at Toy Story Land, and it’ll be interesting to see if they add any unannounced space tinsel anywhere on Batuu. So far, though, we’re just happy that kitschy Christmas is back at Hollywood Studios. Now if only we could have Santa Gertie back…

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“Christmas Series” Limited Release Wishables Now Available

The release of the latest monthly installment of Wishables blind bag plush have arrived early at Walt Disney World, and it’s a Merry Christmas series you can’t miss.

The November series features Santa Mickey alongside a Reindeer, Gingerbread Man, and Snowman. The packaging features bright red and green colors with silver foil accents. 

Gingerbread Man

Snowman

Reindeer

If you’re new to Wishables, each series features four mystery plush sold individually in blind bags, plus a standalone non-mystery plush sold separately.

Here’s a look at the non-bagged Soldier Wishable:

Even the most seasoned of blind bag experts is bound to get bamboozled in trying to decipher what each bag contains. Each bag costs $9.99, so if you’re looking to collect specific ones or a specific set of them, you may end up having to buy an extra bag and risk ending up with duplicates.

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#DisneyParksLIVE to Host a Livestream of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Tomorrow

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is set to kick off tomorrow, November 8th, 2019 for this holiday season at Walt Disney World. Not only that, there will be a new fireworks show that will debut during the event. This new fireworks show is Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. For those of you who can’t wait to check it out, it looks like you will get your chance! #DisneyParksLIVE is hosting a live stream of the debut performance!

If you want to check out the live stream, you will just need to head over to Disney Parks Blog tomorrow at 9:55 PM. There will be a link to enter the live stream and watch the very first performance of this amazing new show.

Per Disney Parks Blog, “In the new show, Minnie invites you to take in a sparkling, yuletide fireworks display as the sky above Cinderella Castle brightens to the tunes of Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The fireworks show is exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which guests can attend on select nights November 8 through December 22, 2019.”

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New Artist Series Limited Release Ornaments Now @ WDW

Christmas ornaments aplenty are available now at the Disney Parks, but six very special pieces to hang from your tree have just arrived.

These six new ornaments are part of the Disney Parks 2019 Artist Series, limited edition ornaments feature decorative glass blown ornaments, each designed by a different Disney Parks artist. You might already be familiar with many of the artist’s work from their pieces in the Art of Disney or their work on pins and other merchandise. Let’s take a closer look at each of these unique designs!

“Silly Symphony” Mickey Mouse – $34.99

This ornament is a limited release of 2,304 and is designed by Randy Noble.

Tinker Bell – $34.99

This ornament is a limited release of 2,208 and is designed by Costa Alavezos.

Hakuna Matata – $34.99

This ornament was designed by Maria Stuckey and is a limited release of 2,064.

Lady and the Tramp – $34.99

This ornament was designed by Alex Maher and has a limited release of 2,016.

“Winter Storage” Donald Duck – $34.99

This ornament was designed by Brian Blackmore and is a limited release of 2,160.

Sorcerer Mickey – $34.99

Darren Wilson designed this ornament, which is a limited release of 2,064.

Who’s getting one of these limited time christmas ornaments?

New Limited Release Mickey and Minnie Christmas MagicBand

This brand new, forest green MagicBand features Mickey and Minnie admiring the latest Christmas decorations with a warm cup of cocoa.

A strand of red lights surround the center puck of the MagicBand, and separates the two scenes.

On the bottom half, we have Mickey and Minnie, all cozy and warm as they look on at the decorations on the other side of the band. With a cup of hot chocolate in hand and bundled up with scarves, the couple look positively full of holiday cheer.

On the other side, we see the Castle looking a bit more rustic with the red barn doors. It’s decorated with a wreath and star on top, as well as a reindeer weather vane on the top tower. Snowflakes flutter about as well on this half of the design.

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