Disney theme park historian and analyst Foxxy Hooves of the excellent Passport to Dreams blog is known for her long and very detailed articles on the esoterica of Disney’s theme park design. I always learn something, even on a subject matter I consider myself very… Read More »Main Street U.S.A. Music Lesson
If you have visited Disneyland this fall, I hope you had the chance to try the excellent Pumpkin Twist treat available at Troubadour Tavern and Maurice’s Treats at Disneyland park, and Cozy Cone Motel at Disney California Adventure park. Turns out they’re relatively simple to make at home by using some off the shelf frozen puff pastry and common pantry ingredients.
Here’s Chef Christina Orejel from Disneyland giving the basics.
The full recipe is below:
Pumpkin carvers use the tools of a sculptor to bring an extra dimension of magic to the traditional Jack-o-Lantern carving. This year Disneyland has a pumpkin carver doing their thing every day at the Halloween Carnival in Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. Check out some of their work:
Disney Channel star Olivia Holt (“I Didn’t Do It”) teams with one of Disneyland’s pumpkin carvers at the Big Thunder Ranch to deliver some tips for carving your own perfect Disney themed jack-o-lantern at home.
Oh yeah, there’s a pretty cool contest at DisneySideContest.com. Upload your own Disney Side pumpkin for a private party at the Haunted Mansion and a stay in Cinderella Castle Suite:
Follow us below the jump for a collection of jack-o-lanterns carved at the Halloween Festival at Disneyland.
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The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Disney Ambassador program and the very first ambassador, Julie Reihm (now Casaletto), was able to return to help crown the newest honorees. While at the park, she reflected on her time as an Ambassador, what… Read More »Meet Disneyland’s first Ambassador – Julie Reihm
The Disneyland family vacation is an American tradition. You may bring home a set of Mouse Ears, a scarf, or a photo album, but mostly what you bring home are memories. And what are memories, but mental reconstructions of an experience. A sniff, a story,… Read More »Give the gift of Disneyland Memories
I don’t talk about him too frequently, but I am proud to have as my grandfather one of the early Imagineers at WED Enterprises. Vic Greene had an impact on a lot of projects, but one that’s near and dear to my heart is the… Read More »Petition to return a lost tombstone to the Haunted Mansion
Hardly a week goes by when some celebrity or another doesn’t stop for a vacation at Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Here are a few of the most recent stars to hang with Mickey Mouse & pals. Acting legend Michael J. Fox (3rd from left)… Read More »Celebrity Spotting: Michael J. Fox, George Stephanopoulos, & Gwen Stefani.
Even though Halloween and Thanksgiving are still a few weeks away, there is a certain air of jingle bells in the not too distant future. Disneyland will officially roll out its holiday celebrations on November 13th this year and wrap everything up on January 6th… Read More »Disneyland Holiday Season Packed full of old favorites and Frozen fun.