Good Morning, Disney Fans!
Welcome back! This week featured comprehensive holiday dining guides for both coasts, a milestone celebration for one of ABC's flagship programs, and major expansion news from Shanghai Disney Resort.
This week we're REWINDING to a past article to highlight the upcoming holiday activities at Walt Disney World. Plus, Disney Cruise Line shared exciting updates about the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure. Let's dive in.
BONUS: In case you missed it earlier, scroll down for a short video of Josh Gad visiting the Haunted Mansion as a caretaker.
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Parks, Resorts, & Cruising
Holiday Dining Guides Released for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
Disney Parks Blog dropped comprehensive holiday foodie guides this week covering every corner of the resorts. For Walt Disney World, three separate guides detail seasonal treats across Theme Parks & Disney Springs, resort hotels, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The guides highlight everything from specialty cocktails and festive entrees to seasonal desserts and holiday-themed snacks.
TIP: Click the images to be taken to their respective stories.
WDW Theme Parks & Disney Springs
WDW Resorts & Hotels
WDW Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Over at Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure's Disney Festival of Holidays received its own detailed guide showcasing the festival marketplaces and their international holiday cuisines. These guides are essential for anyone planning to eat their way through the parks this holiday season, with detailed descriptions, locations, and pricing information for each offering.
Disneyland Resort Disney Festival of Holidays
Walt Disney World Foodie Guides: Theme Parks & Disney Springs | Resort Hotels | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Disneyland Resort Foodie Guide: Disney Festival of Holidays
REWIND: 2025 Christmas at Disney World - Holiday Fun for Everyone
Earlier this year Disney Parks Blog published an article that highlighted all the holiday activities coming for 2025. We thought this week was the perfect time to rewind back to this comprehensive overview of all holiday celebrations, decorations, and experiences at Walt Disney World from November 14 through December 31.
Read More: Disney Parks Blog
BONUS: Josh Gad Faces The Haunted Mansion Alone
With Halloween now behind us, we gave this video one more watch before we dive full-steam into the Holidays.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Media & Entertainment
ABC's Good Morning America Celebrates 50 Years
Good Morning America reached its 50th anniversary milestone this week, marking half a century as one of America's most influential morning television programs. Since its debut in 1975, GMA has become a cultural touchstone, covering major news events, hosting countless celebrity interviews, and becoming part of millions of Americans' daily routines. Disney celebrated the anniversary with special programming, retrospective segments looking back at memorable moments from the show's five decades, and tributes from past and present hosts.
The anniversary programming highlighted GMA's evolution from its early days to its current status as a multi-platform morning show experience, including its Times Square studio presence that has become a New York City landmark.
Read More: The Walt Disney Company | D23
Merchandise & Licensing
Disney Gifts for Animal Lovers and Pets
Disney's 2025 holiday gift guide features animal-themed merchandise and Disney products designed for pets and their owners.
Read More: Disney Parks Blog
Disney Holiday-Themed Bag Charms and Keychains
Enjoy this holiday shopping guide showcasing Disney's collection of bag charms, keychains, and accessories perfect for gifting.
Read More: Disney Parks Blog
Before You Disembark
More Magic This Week
Here's more Disney news this past week that we didn't have room to highlight.
Shanghai Disney Resort Major Expansion - Disney announced the largest expansion since Shanghai Disney Resort's 2016 opening, marking a significant investment in the Chinese market. Disney Experiences | The Walt Disney Company
Disney Destiny Arrives in Florida - After a two-week transatlantic journey, the Disney Destiny arrived in Florida November 2, 2025. Destiny’s maiden voyage is scheduled for November 20. Disney Parks Blog
Disney Cruise Line Adventure Updates - Latest news includes the Storybook Castle being installed in the Disney Imagination Garden, a central-park area within Disney’s largest-ever cruise ship. Disney Parks Blog
Holiday Characters to Spot at Disneyland - Guide to finding Disney characters in their holiday attire throughout Disneyland Resort during the 2025 holiday season. Disney Parks Blog
Unleash the Holidays Across Disney Experiences - Disney Experiences' overview of holiday celebrations across all Disney parks and resorts worldwide. Disney Experiences
'The Roses' Make Themselves at Home on Hulu November 20 - The new series "The Roses" will premiere exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on November 20. Disney Studios
Everything New Coming to Disney+ November 2025 - Complete schedule of new content launching on Disney+ throughout November including movies, series, and documentaries. Including Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol, premiering November 28. D23
All the Movies During Freeform's 30 Days of Disney - Lineup of Disney movies airing on Freeform throughout November as part of their holiday programming event. D23
Get Ready for Festively Fun Holiday 25 Programming on ABC - Preview of ABC's holiday programming lineup for the 2025 season including specials, movies, and series episodes. D23
Disney Supports Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts - Disney pledges support and resources for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. The Walt Disney Company
Fans Can't Get Enough of Haunted Mansion Costumes - Article celebrating the popularity of Haunted Mansion-inspired costumes and fashion among Disney fans. Disney Parks Blog
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