Festive Foodie Guide to the Return of Halfway to the Holidays

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

Happy Halfway to the Holidays…well, almost! Summer officially starts next week, which means it’s that time of year to start the countdown to the holidays. From June 13 through 15, celebrate #HalfwaytotheHolidays with us as we give you a taste of the season with announcements, sneak peeks, special treats and of course holiday fun. To prepare for all the festive fun, we’re kicking off with our Halfway to the Holidays Foodie Guide.

One of the best parts of the holidays is the delicious eats and sips you can indulge in. And what Halfway to the Holidays celebration would be complete without some? At Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, even aboard Disney Cruise Line on the high seas, we’re unwrapping some returning favorites and new delights for this limited time.

Let’s take a peek!

Disneyland Resort

Disney California Adventure Park

Cozy Cone Motel 1 (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)

  • Egg Nog Slush with Rumchata topped with whipped cream and sprinkles (New)

Pacific Wharf Café (Available June 13 through 15; mobile order available)

  • Mickey Gingerbread

Downtown Disney District

Kayla’s Cake (Available June 13 through 15)  

  • Gingerbread Man Macaron: Gingerbread man printed macaron with gingerbread buttercream (New)

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 13 through 15)

  • Brownie Tree Pop: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a chocolate brownie dipped in white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles
  • Gingersnap Cookie: Returning from the annual Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House, a traditional gingersnap cookie topped with candied ginger

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy

Joyful Sweets and Sweet on You (Available June 12 through 18 aboard the Disney Wish and June 10 through 17 aboard the Disney Fantasy)

  • Happy Santa Cupcake: Celebration cupcake with vanilla frosting and Christmas sprinkles

 Available on Various Disney Cruise Line Ships

Preludes and Buena Vista Theater:

  • Reindeer Sipper: Available on the following sailings:
    • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
    • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
    • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
    • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Preludes, Buena Vista Theater, and Luna Libations (Aboard the Disney Wish):

  • Christmas Rotating Tin Popcorn Bucket with butter-flavored popcorn; available on the following sailings:
    • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
    • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
    • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
    • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

Cove Café and All Specialty Coffee Locations

  • Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available on the following sailings:
    • Disney Fantasy: June 10 through 17
    • Disney Wish: June 12 through 18
    • Disney Wonder: June 12 through 19
    • Disney Magic: June 15 through 19

From holidays to everyday excitement, there’s no limit to the fun that can be had at Disney Parks and aboard Disney Cruise Line! Keep your eyes peeled next week for more Halfway to the Holidays announcements.

Happy Halfway to the Holidays!

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

Coroner Releases Details About Woman Who Fell to Her Death at Disney Park

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

The Orange County, California coroner has released details about a female Guest who fell, resulting in a death at Disneyland on Saturday evening.

Just before 7:00 p.m. local time on Saturday evening, officers with the Anaheim Police Department responded to reports of a female falling from the Mickey and Friends parking structure at the Disneyland Resort. When they arrived, they discovered a woman lying on the ground, and emergency personnel were on the scene to provide emergency treatment to the woman as she was readied for transport the a local hospital.

She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased after she arrived at the hospital. Her identity was unknown at the time, and no other details were shared as officers began their investigation to determine the events that led up to her fall. Late on Sunday evening, however, the Orange County Coroner’s office released information after identifying the woman.

mickey and friends parking structure at disneyland

Per the coroner’s office, the female was identified as 46-year-old Marney Schoenfeld from Scottsdale, Arizona. Though details surrounding this tragedy continue to be under investigation, Orange County Sheriff Sgt. Scott Steinle said Schoenfeld “jumped or fell” from the Mickey and Friends parking structure at Disneyland on Saturday.

Randy Schoenfeld, Schoenfeld’s husband and an Arizona real estate agent, said his wife’s death has been “excruciating” for him.

“She was a loving mother to her daughter, Sydney,” Randy said in an email. “She was a caring wife to me. She was a talented hairstylist of 23 years, and her clients loved her.”

The Mickey and Friends parking structure is a seven-story building that feature parking spaces accessible to Guests of Downtown Disney, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, and Schoenfeld’s death is the second one to occur in just over two months at the parking structure.

In early December, Anaheim police officers responded to reports of a man falling from the structure. Shortly thereafter, the man was identified as Christopher Christensen, a 51-year-old elementary school principal from Huntington Beach, California, who posted a letter to his Facebook account shortly before the tragedy. Per the Anaheim Police Department’s investigation–as well as the letter penned by Christensen online–his death was ruled a suicide as he had jumped from atop the structure to his death.

At this time, there is no information that suggests Schoenfeld’s death was a suicide, and the investigation is ongoing.