"Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Announced as New Holiday Show at Hollywood Studios; Princess Elena Coming to Fairytale Hall

"Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Announced as New Holiday Show at Hollywood Studios:

Since last year was the final year of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, many wondered what would be its replacement this year for the holidays. Today, we got that answer when Disney announced the new nighttime fireworks holiday spectacular called, "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" The new show starts November 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It will come to life on, above, and around the Chinese Theater with state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks, and a rousing seasonal musical score. 

The show will be led by elves Wayne and Lanny, the duo from ABC/Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated special in "Prep & Landing." The spirited yuletide adventure to the North Pole includes memorable holiday moments from favorite Disney films including: Mickey's Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast, Pluto's Christmas Tree, Bambi, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, and many more. This will all build to a festive finale that will just leave you "So tinsel." Let's not forget there will be SNOW!

There will also be the "Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!" Dessert Party which will include reserved viewing of the nighttime spectacular, desserts, specialty beverages, and more. Each of the dessert party-goers will receive a pair of 3D HoloSpex glasses to use while watching the show. The glasses will create spectacular holographic illusions of gingerbread men, candy canes, snowflakes, and ornaments on any bright point of light. 

This amazing new nighttime holiday spectacular will dazzle Hollywood Studios until December 31. The holidays are fast approaching at Disney World and we can't wait. 

Princess Elena of Avalor Coming to Princess Fairytale Hall:

Princess Elena of Avalor is coming to Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom beginning November 24. Here are the complete details from the Disney Parks Blog:

Beginning November 24, Princess Elena of Avalor – the first Disney princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures – will begin to greet guests alongside other royal friends at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom Park. At Princess Fairytale Hall, guests can choose between a meeting with Elena and Cinderella or a visit with Rapunzel and Tiana. FastPass+ reservations for dates that include Elena appearances will become available today, October 14.

Princess Elena made her debut at Magic Kingdom back in August, when she was welcomed by Cinderella to the kingdom in, "The Princess Elena Royal Welcome," show. You will still be able to enjoy this wonderful show throughout the #WonderFALL season at Walt Disney World.

Celebrity Chefs and New Experiences Announced for Food & Wine; Star Wars Fireworks Dessert Party Location Moving

Celebrity Chefs and New Experiences Announced for Food & Wine Festival:

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will be here before we know it. While Epcot yesterday held a preview of the annual event for Tables in Wonderland members, today we got a sneak peak at which celebrity chef's will be appearing and the new experiences that will be occurring during this year's festival.

We already know that ABC's "The Chew" will be returning to this year's festival. Also returning to this year's 62-day festival will be the likes of Robert Irvine, Cat Cora, Norman Van Aken, Elizabeth Falkner, Buddy Valastro, and Jamie Deen. That's not all as new to this year's line-up will be Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, Duff Goldman, Elliott Farmer, Masaharu Morimoto, and Graham Elliot will be joining the longtime favorites.

That's not all as this year the festival is expanding to resorts around Walt Disney World with new experiences that will be sure not-to-miss. They include:

“Brunch with a Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa” — a sumptuous 5-star, 5-course meal prepared by the resort’s award-winning chefs

“The Secrets of Flavor at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort” — a three-course lunch that gives guests a ‘sensory-food connection’ at Yachtsman Steakhouse

“Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef” at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — a hands-on chef’s table experience in a professional working kitchen 

“Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto” at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — an entertaining tour of the whimsical Trader Sam’s, followed by lunch and a special mixology session

Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog and here on It All Started With a Mouse for updates about when you can begin making reservations for these festival experiences and more. This year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will take place September 14 through November 14, 2016. 

Star Wars Fireworks Dessert Party Location Moving:

Beginning July 10, guests enjoying the "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks dessert party will be moving its location from the Center Stage hub area over to Star Wars Launch Bay. There guests will enjoy Star Wars-themed treats inside Launch Bay then 15 minutes before the show will be escorted outdoors to a VIP-viewing area. 

With best view of the spectacular show coming from the Center Stage area, it makes sense to create more space for viewing in the area. The current location for the dessert party takes up a lot of capacity space in the viewing area. 

The "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" dessert party costs $69 for adults and $39 for children ages 3 to 9) tax an gratuity are included. Admission to Hollywood Studios is required.