Sneak Peak at Very Merry Merchandise, New Photos from 'Beauty & the Beast', and More

Sneak Peak at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise:

This year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is just around the corner with the very first party being next Monday, November 7. Today, the Disney Parks Blog gave us a sneak peak at the merchandise that will be available to guests. This will include commemorative t-shirts, ornaments, a limited edition magic band, and as always collector trading pins.

For more of look at the merchandise coming to the even check out the Disney Park Blog's post from today. The merchandise will be available at these select locations:

• Main Street, U.S.A. – Emporium (apparel, retail MagicBand, pins, ornament)
• Storybook Circus – Big Top Souvenirs (apparel, retail MagicBand, pins)
• Liberty Square – Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (apparel, logo pin, ornament)
• Tomorrowland – Mickey’s Star Traders (apparel and logo pin) and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (D-Tech on Demand case)

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be held on select nights from November 7 through December 22. Tickets for the party are separate from admission to the Magic Kingdom. Cost varies each night of the party. 

Entertainment Weekly Releases New Photos from Beauty and the Beast:

Today, Entertainment Weekly released 9 brand new photos from Disney's next live-action film of its animated classic in, "Beauty and the Beast." The photos give us our first glimpse at the Beast as well as many other of the characters in the film. All photos are credit to Entertainment Weekly, check them out:

Can I just say what a crush I have on Emma Watson like everyone else does. She is just perfect in the role of Belle. "Beauty and the Beast" retells its story when it hits theaters March 17, 2017.

Doctor Strange Meet & Greet Confirmed for Hollywood Studios:

WDW News Today has confirmed that Doctor Strange will be the very first MARVEL character meet & greet at Disney World. Beginning this Friday, November 4, Doctor Strange will begin meeting with guests and performing illusions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. He will meet & greet with guests towards the end of Pixar Place near the exit of the third track of Toy Story Mania. 

Unfortunately with the restrictions of the MARVEL-Universal contract, this meet & greet will not be publicized anywhere by the company whether it be online, in a times guide, or any cast member publications.