The We Call It Imagineeringseries is an amazing glimpse behind the magic with Disney Imagineers. The latest episode focuses on the various robotic creations Imagineers have developed for the Parks. Each one is incredible, but that giggly walking Olaf is absolutely amazing!
All 7 episodes of We Call It Imagineering are available on YouTube.
Mickey-shaped Gingerbread Cookie: Soft gingerbread Mickey cookie with sprinkles
Mickey-shaped Holiday Cookie: Shortbread cookie dipped in white chocolate with holiday sprinkles, and a chocolate Mickey decoration
Peppermint Crisped Rice Treat
Cinnamon Roll Latte: Espresso, milk, white chocolate sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and whipped cream ππ§
Eggnog: House-made eggnog
Chai Ginger Latte: Espresso, milk, chai syrup, white chocolate sauce, and gingerbread whipped cream π§
Eggnog Latte: House-made eggnog with a shot of espresso π§
Peppermint Mocha topped with whipped cream π§
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso, pumpkin spice syrup, and milk π§
S’mores Hot Chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow foam π§
Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket π
Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler π
Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket
Mickey Mouse Santa Sipper π
Broken Spell Lounge
Shepherd’s Pie: Beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lemon zest, and demi-glace π
Eggnog: House-made eggnog π§
Hot Chocolate: House-made hot chocolate π§
Chocolate-Marshmallow Old Fashioned: Graham cracker and chocolate-infused Woodford Bourbon, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, brown sugar molasses syrup, chocolate bitters, wood smoke, and mini marshmallows
Coal Manhattan: WhistlePig PiggyBack 6-Year Rye, Amaro Averna, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, and bitters
Eggnog Cocktail: House-made eggnog, Fonseca Bin 27 Port, Pierre Ferrand Cognac, and Smith & Cross Jamaican Pot Still Rum
Five Golden Rings: Golden Eagle Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, ginger, rosemary, cranberry flavors with edible shimmer glitter
Hot Chocolate Cocktail: House-made hot chocolate with Plantation Dark Rum and Drambuie Liquor
Mulled Wine: The Fableist Wine Company The Silkworm and the Spider Pinot Noir with mulled spices served over ice
Peppermint Kiss: Peppermint-infused Golden Eagle Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe, Coco Lopez Coconut Crème, and house-made Frangelico whipped cream
Prickly Pear French 75: Condesa Prickly Pear Gin, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Piper Sonoma Brut, honey, and lemon juice
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso, pumpkin spice syrup, and milk ππ§
Chai Ginger Latte: Espresso, milk, chai syrup, white chocolate sauce, and gingerbread whipped cream π§
Eggnog: House-made eggnog π§
Eggnog Latte: House-made eggnog with two shots of espresso π§
Eggnog Cocktail: House-made eggnog, Fonseca Bin 27 Port, Pierre Ferrand Cognac, and Smith & Cross Jamaican Pot Still Rum
Mulled Wine: The Fableist Wine Company The Silkworm and the Spider Pinot Noir with mulled spices, served over ice
Holiday Chip ‘n’ Dale Straw Clip π
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
Crisp Nights: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup π
Holichata: Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Frangelico Liqueur, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur, house-made Colibri mix, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice π
Old Fashioned Joy: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Giffard’s Banana Liqueur, maple syrup, and walnut bitters π
Yuletide Cheers: Zaya Rum, Avissi Prosecco, pomegranate and cranberry juices, and cinnamon syrup π
Zombie Toddy: Hamilton 151 Rum, Mt. Gay Eclipse Rum, Pernod Absinthe, cinnamon syrup, falernum, heavy cream, and grapefruit bitters π
Holiday Zombie Mug
Grand Californian Hotel
Great Hall Cart
Christmas Jumbo Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate π
Celebrate the season with a festive holiday prix fixe dinner menu, served nightly from December 24 – 28. This menu brings together holiday comfort favorites and refined seasonal dishes, like yellowfin tuna crudo, brown butter gnocchi, and sticky toffee pudding. π
S’mores Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow syrup ππ§
Caramel Apple Cider: Mulling spices and caramel sauce π§
Downtown Disney District
Vista Parkside Market
Clark’s Nutcracker: Rum, lime juice, agave, cranberry, orange clove syrup, and cinnamon all served in a nutcracker glass (Novelty glass available for purchase) π
Fancy Bird: Rye Scotch whisky, lime juice, orgeat, and orange curaΓ§ao all served in a Vista Holiday Rocks glass (Novelty glass available for purchase)
Michael in a Pear Tree: Tequila blanco, pear nectar, lime juice, and rosemary simple syrup all served in a bird glass (Novelty glass available for purchase) π
Scarlet Tanager: Bourbon, amaro liqueur, orange-flavored liqueur, and cinnamon bitters all served in a Vista Holiday Rocks glass (Novelty glass available for purchase) π
Disney's Wonderful World of Sweets
Gingerbread Mickey Mallow Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with dark chocolate, red-colored white chocolate, and embellished with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles π
Holiday Wreath Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate, decorated with green-colored chocolate, and embellished with red and green mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies and holiday sprinkles π
Hot Chocolate Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with graham cracker and hot chocolate powder mix with white chocolate drips, and embellished with holiday sprinkles and peppermint crush π
Penguin Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in peppermint-flavored white chocolate, decorated with black-colored dark chocolate, an orange mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candy, and red-colored white chocolate π
Santa Mickey Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with dark chocolate ears and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white chocolate, and white sanding sugar π
Santa Mickey Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies π
Santa Minnie Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow π
Holiday Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and milk chocolate, drizzled with green and red colored white chocolate
Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powdered sugar, and peppermint flavoring, dipped in dark chocolate
Santa Minnie Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and embellished with a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
California Churro
Peppermint Churro: Churro rolled in peppermint powdered sugar, with a peppermint icing drizzled on top, and covered in crushed candy cane pieces π
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
Three Course Christmas Dinner (Available December 24 & 25) π
Chicken Tamal: Oaxacan style tamal, with mole rojo, braised chicken, and pickled jalapeΓ±os, carrots, and squash veggies π
Tamal de Rajas: Corn husk tamal, rajas, Mexican cheese blend, and pickled jalapeΓ±os, carrots and squash veggies π
Mexican Hot Chocolate: A rich, velvety hot chocolate served in the style of traditional Mexican “chocolate para mesa” — thick, luscious and spiced ππ§
Berry MexMas: Tequila reposado, black cherry, and lime juice π
Holiday Special: Cornish game hen stuffed with a chorizo-date stuffing, orange beurre blanc, pickled jalapeΓ±o, and shaved fennel salad with chicken chicharron (December 24-25 Only) π
Ponche: Dried fruit, cinnamon, piloncillio, hibiscus, and nanchas π§
Coco Navidad: Tequila blanco, rum, lime juice, grenadine, and cream of coconut π
Tiendita
Holiday BuΓ±uelo with holiday sugar candy and orange cinnamon sugar
Ballast Point Brewing Co.
Prime Rib Feast: 10oz slow-roasted prime rib encrusted in fragrant fresh herbs, paired with warm potatoes-apple hash, smoky chorizo crumble, and tender broccolini π
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Tis’ the season for Pizza Bitz!: Buttery pretzel bitz, rolled in cheese, and adorned with a pepperoni slice
Salt & Straw
The Almond Brittle Cake: Double fold vanilla ice cream studded with Grandma Malek’s almond brittle, house-made salted chocolate ganache, topped with sweet and salty clusters of saltine Florentine cookies, drizzled with chocolate π
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Diwali Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza: Neapolitan dough, tikka masala sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, marinated chicken, red onion, parmesan, and cilantro π
Christmas Cider: Apple cider, hibiscus tea with edible glitter, lemon juice π
Santa’s Margarita: Tequila blanco, peach schnapps, margarita mix, cranberry juice, and black raspberry liquor π
Twisted Christmas Cider: Peanut butter whiskey, apple cider, hibiscus tea, edible glitter, and lemon juice π
Kayla’s Cake
Chocolate Spice Macaron Croissant: Flaky butter croissant filled with silky chocolate custard infused with holiday spices, finished with delicate macaron shell π
I look forward each year to the wild and crazy Christmascommercials that retailers have created. They are sometimes fun, and sweet, and poignant, but always a delightful Christmas treat.
This first video is from Barbour, who has partnered with Aardman once again for a Wallace and Gromit commercial that is absolutely hilarious.
Asda shows how the Grinch would feel if he had to go shopping for Christmas this year.
Dawn French is back once again (as herself and the Christmas fairy) for Marks & Spencer. This year, she's "traffic jamming."
Waitrose's "The Perfect Gift" is long for an ad, but absolutely hilarious! This mini romcom between a very unexpected couple had us cracking up.
Sainsbury's brought the BFG back again this year for another Christmas adventure.
Aldi has returned once again to the story of Kevin the Carrot with three short ads inspired by Love Actually. This year, Kevin makes a very special proposal.
But will he make it to the wedding?
Of course, there's a happy ending.
Chevy's "Memory Lane" commercial is surprisingly sweet.
Erste Bank has a beautiful new "believe" ad. This year's theme is "believe in yourself."
And finally, Capital One brought back John Travolta as Santa for "Greased Sleigh-Ridin".
The Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs is always a holiday joy. There are so many delightful hidden things to discover in each tree. This tree for the Once Upon a Toy store is covered in old-fashioned decorations. From a spool and bead garland to peanut reindeer, baubles that look like they were made from old Christmas cards and handmade toys around the base, there so much to see.
Christmas is everywhere at Disneyland, including throughout California Adventure. That means a plethora of seasonal sweets and treats have arrived as well. Most of the following delicious delights will be available through January 7th.
Hollywood Land
Schmoozies!
Red Velvet Mickey-shaped Waffles filled with cream cheese and topped with whipped topping π
Dulce de Leche Shake with whipped topping and caramel sauce π§
Elf Mickey Shake: mint and chocolate cookie shake garnished with green whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy π§
Castellum Ciders Ube Cider π
Latitude 33 Brewing Honey Hips Ale π
Seaborn Wild Berry Lime Margarita π
Tiramisu Cold Brew Cocktail with coffee liqueur and mascarpone cold foam, dusted with cocoa powder and garnished with a ladyfinger π
Unsung Brewing Co. Mimosa Hard Seltzer π
Award Wieners
Yuletide Carnitas Torta: Warm telera bread with carnitas, chorizo beans, cotija, lettuce, pickled onions and jalapeΓ±os, and guacamole spread served with fries π
…Don’t forget the Milk & Cookies: Battered and fried crΓ¨me-filled cookies with whipped topping, chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint candy π
Artifex Brewing Company Hollywood Sunset IPA π
Seaborn Blood Orange Cinnamon Margarita π
Modelo Especial
Churros at Hollywood Land
Holiday Chip ‘n’ Dale Straw Clip π
Fairfax Market
Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket π
Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket
Mickey Mouse Santa Sipper π
Hollywood Lounge
Filipino Feast Burrito: Pork belly adobo fried rice, pancit, and lumpia in a warm flour tortilla with sweet chile dipping sauce
Apple-Tamarind Agua Fresca garnished with a dried apple slide ππ§
Candy Cane Bark: Peppermint-flavored dark chocolate decorated with white chocolate swirls and sprinkled with candy cane pieces (Only available through December 25) π
Gingerbread Mickey Mallow Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with dark chocolate, red-colored white chocolate, and embellished with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles π
Holiday Wreath Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate, decorated with green-colored chocolate, and embellished with red and green mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies and holiday sprinkles π
Hot Chocolate Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with graham cracker and hot chocolate powder mix with white chocolate drips, and embellished with holiday sprinkles and peppermint crush π
Penguin Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in peppermint-flavored white chocolate, decorated with black-colored dark chocolate, an orange mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candy, and red-colored white chocolate π
Santa Mickey Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with dark chocolate ears and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white chocolate, and white sanding sugar π
Santa Mickey Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies π
Santa Minnie Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow π
Holiday Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and milk chocolate, drizzled with green and red colored white chocolate
Peppermint Patties: Mixture of fondant sugar, powdered sugar, and peppermint flavoring, dipped in dark chocolate
Santa Minnie Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and embellished with a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street
Carrot Cake Churro: Classic churro topped with carrot cake pieces and cream cheese
Avengers Campus
Pym Test Kitchen
The Chimichanga with seasoned beef, charred poblano, refried beans, and shredded cheese, on a pool of guajillo sauce with a pico de gallo side salad
Asgardian Apple Cold Brew: Caramel cold brew, green apple cold foam, and caramel sauce with a caramel apple lollipop π§
Blueberry Matcha Iced Latte: Matcha latte topped with blueberry cold foam and blueberry popping spheres π§
Chicken Pot Pie Soup topped with crispy fried wonton shell
Candy Cane Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Snowman Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Milk and Cookies Cold Brew: Cookie butter cold brew, cereal milk, and chocolate cookie foam π§
Holiday Baymax Straw Clip π
Boudin Bread Cart
Candy Cane Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Christmas Tree Pull-apart Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Snowman Sourdough Bread π₯¬
Holiday Baymax Straw Clip π
Cappuccino Cart
Holiday Baymax Straw Clip π
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Ghirardelli Mexican Style Hot Cocoa: Warm cinnamon and nutmeg along with a subtle bit of spice from cayenne mixed with Ghirardelli hot cocoa, topped with hot fudge whipped cream ππ§
Lucky Fortune Cookery
Santa Baymax Macaron filled with peppermint buttercream, chocolate ganache, and dark chocolate crunchies
Pixar Pier
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Gingerbread Mickey Mallow Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with dark chocolate, red-colored white chocolate, and embellished with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles π
Holiday Wreath Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in milk chocolate, decorated with green-colored chocolate, and embellished with red and green mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies and holiday sprinkles π
Hot Chocolate Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk and white chocolate, decorated with graham cracker and hot chocolate powder mix with white chocolate drips, and embellished with holiday sprinkles and peppermint crush π
Penguin Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop dipped in peppermint-flavored white chocolate, decorated with black-colored dark chocolate, an orange mini M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candy, and red-colored white chocolate π
Santa Mickey Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, and white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies π
Santa Minnie Caramel Apple: Green apple dipped in caramel with two marshmallow ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and decorated with red-colored white chocolate, white sanding sugar, white M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, and a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow π
Holiday Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and milk chocolate, drizzled with green and red colored white chocolate
Santa Minnie Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate ears, dipped in milk chocolate, and embellished with a white chocolate Santa hat with a bow
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
Brewery Ommegang Everything Naughty: White chocolate imperial blonde stout π
Java Martini: Tequila, coffee and vanilla liqueurs, and hazelnut cream cold foam π
Fried Elote Corn on the Cob dipped in batter and fried to golden brown, drizzled with chipotle aΓ―oli, and topped with chile-lime queso fresco and cilantro served with Cuties Mandarin Orange or small bag of chips
Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler π
Mickey Mouse Santa Sipper π
Paradise Garden Grill
Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler π
Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
Fluffernutter Churro: Classic churro with peanut butter sauce, marshmallow sauce, and chocolate chips
Grizzly Peak
Smokejumpers Grill
BearPaw Basin Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Pecan cold brew coffee, salted maple cold foam, caramel drizzle, and waffle pieces π§
Peppermint Mocha Shake: Joffrey’s Peppermint, chocolate, and coffee shake with whipped topping and peppermint candy pieces π§