More Walt Disney World Resort Stories

Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap Dec. 2, 2012

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

It’s hard to believe December is here and that we’re just days away from the official grand opening of New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. To prepare for the big day, our exclusive blog series “All in the Details” featured ten great reasons why you’ll love New Fantasyland – no matter what age you are.

Maurice's Cottage in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

What part of New Fantasyland is your favorite? Let us know.

Also this week, Belle and Beast enlisted the help of HGTV’s “House Hunters International” to find a new castle home. Can they find a perfect place or are they living in a fantasy. Watch and see.

Here are some of the stories we worked on this week.

Visions of Sugar Plums – Walt Disney World Resort Decorations Look Good Enough to Eat – We’re celebrating the holidays all across Walt Disney World Resort; here’s a look at just a few of the spectacular sugary showpieces on display.

Take a Tour of Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park with Imagineer Kim Irvine – Let Imagineer Kim Irvine take you on a video tour through the new spaces of Main Street, U.S.A.

Send a Special Holiday Greeting from the Disneyland Resort – What better way to spread holiday cheer than with the help of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto?

D23 Announces Disney Events Across the Country For 2013 – Take a look at what D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has in store for Disney Parks fans across the country in 2013.

Comedy Warehouse Cast Brings the Gift of Laughter to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Back by popular demand, “The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from December 23 through January 5.

Three New Gingerbread Creations Debut at Disney California Adventure Park – From a nod to “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge to an en-“tire”-ly unique creation in Cars Land, here’s a look at three new gingerbread displays you can find throughout Disney California Adventure park this holiday season.