Disney Releases Wishables With 100 Percent of Sales Donated to Make-A-Wish

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Uncategorized

There’s an adorable new Disney Parks Wishable collection that has been released and it’s truly something magical.

From a Disney Cast Member;

‘Tis the season for giving! The celebration of Disney and Make-A-Wish® working together for 40 years to grant life-changing wishes continues with the debut of the latest collection of Disney Parks Wishables. Themed to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction, the adorable new series features the original wish granter himself: Genie! This collection is available NOW at select Disney Parks around the world, the Disney store and online at shopDisney.com and is the perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays!

This Disney Parks Wishables is the final collection in the trio of product this fall that began with the debut of the popular Wishes Come True Blue color collection and last month’s lovable Mickey Mouse plush, which unlocked donations to Make-A-Wish! I’m excited to announce that as of today, sales from these two merchandise offerings have unlocked a total donation of $591,100 to Make-A-Wish so far, and we’re not done yet…

Disney will donate 100 percent of the purchase price from the sales of the Disney Parks Wishables: Magic Carpets of Aladdin series to Make-A-Wish to grant more life-changing wishes.

That’s right, the Disney Parks Wishables: Magic Carpets of Aladdin series is the first-ever product collection from Disney Parks with 100 percent of the purchase price from each sale being donated to a charitable organization, and just in time for the holiday season!

In the spirit of giving, we also launched a very special edition of Play Disney Parks trivia celebrating the magic of wishes! Don’t forget to check out the app to play now through Friday and stay tuned to the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps later today, where we’ll be sharing even more about Disney and Make-A-Wish!*

So join us in giving back this holiday season with The Wishes Come True Blue color collection, Mickey Mouse vintage holiday plush and the latest Disney Parks Wishables: Magic Carpets of Aladdin series. All available now at shopDisney.com with select products available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney stores in North America. To learn more, visit http://wish.org/disney.

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Passholders and DVC Members Eligible for Discount at Select Holiday Kitchens at EPCOT

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is underway and Disney has announced a special discount to Walt Disney World annual passholders and Disney Vacation Club members.

Here are all the details from the Walt Disney World website:

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages when using cashless payment at select Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens, 7 PM to park close through December 31, 2020.

Participating locations include:

  • Refreshment Port
  • Citrus Blossom
  • Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen
  • Holiday Sweets & Treats
  • Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen
  • Shanghai Holiday Kitchen
  • Refreshment Outpost
  • Bavaria Holiday Kitchen
  • American Holiday Table
  • Sapphire Holiday Kitchen
  • L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen
  • Festival Favorites
  • Prost!
  • Holiday Hearth
  • Yukon Holiday Kitchen

Important Information
To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required. Reservations are limited and subject to availability. A valid Annual Pass card and government issued ID must be shown at time of purchase to receive applicable discount. Cashless payment must be used to receive discount. 10% discount applies to the non-discounted price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) from 7pm to park close through December 31, 2020. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Operating hours and locations subject to change without notice.

Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Barges Spotted On the Water

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Via DisDining.com

If you’ve ever stayed at one of Walt Disney World’s Resorts that boarders the Seven Seas Lagoon, chances are you’ve had a chance to spot the Electrical Water Pageant. Colorful barges cruise by slowly with special music for a perfect way to end the day. Well, sadly, the Electrical Water Pageant has been temporarily unavailable since Disney’s COVID-19 closure. We may be seeing progress however as the barges were spotted on the water!

Disney Magic at Home: Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam

Posted on by Mathew Corn Uncategorized

From a Disney Cast Member;

For many of us, Thanksgiving leftovers are as much a part of the holiday as the meal itself. But plain ham or turkey sandwiches can get old fast – real fast!

I checked our files for fun Disney recipes that will take your Thanksgiving leftovers up a notch and are so delicious your family will crave year-round!

Our recipe today is Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam. Offered during past Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort, it is the yummy Pineapple Cherry Jam that takes this seemingly simple slider to the next level. (Note to the cook – be sure to reserve some of the tasty jam to spread on warm buttered toast for a morning treat. You deserve it!)

HOLIDAY HAM SLIDER WITH PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM
Makes 8

PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • Coarse salt, to taste

HAM SLIDER

  • 8 brioche buns
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds Applewood smoked ham, sliced medium thickness

FOR PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM:

  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
  2. Add pineapple, vinegar and sugar; cook on low heat for 45 minutes, until vinegar and pineapple juices are reduced and pineapple begins to break down.
  3. Stir in cherries and mustard; season with salt.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

FOR HAM SLIDER:

  1. Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cut brioche buns in half and spread butter on cut side. Toast on hot griddle for 1 minute, or until golden brown.
  2. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and warm ham.
  3. Evenly divide ham on warm brioche buns and top with jam.

Cook’s Note: Refrigerate any leftover jam—it’s delicious spread on warm buttered toast.

Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.