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The World’s Most Magical Celebration wouldn’t be complete without some tasty treats that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney chefs and mixologists have created more than 150 sips and bites full of color, whimsy, and a touch of EARidescent shimmer – with even more coming throughout the 18-month celebration beginning October 1st.

Walt’s personal recipes, Walt Disney World Resort attractions (past and present), beloved Disney Characters, and nostalgic dishes from 1971 were inspirations for the tasty offerings created for this anniversary celebration.

You can view all the 50th anniversary celebration food and beverage offerings on your mobile device, click here to download the My Disney Experience app or click here to view at Disneyworld.com.

The World’s Most Magical Celebration: Foodie Guide

Magic Kingdom Park

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Uncle Orville Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae – Chocolate and vanilla soft-serve, brownie pieces, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles served in a “bathtub”

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Squids Revenge Drink – A michelada with a salted rim and garnished with charred octopus and cucumber. Watch out, the giant squid is back!

Casey’s Corner

Pressed Penny Silk Pie – Chocolate tart shell, silky chocolate filling, sweet whipped cream, and a chocolate-pressed penny

50th Celebration Hot Dog – All-beef hot dog topped with strawberry bacon jam, crisp funnel cake pieces, and powdered sugar

Cinderella’s Royal Table

Royal 50th Celebration Flight – Flight of Enchantée Champagne – a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunière (Enchantée Champagne is sold exclusively at the Walt Disney World Resort)

Columbia Harbor House

Happy Haunts Milkshake – Blackberry milkshake topped with a purple chocolate-glazed doughnut covered with black sprinkles

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

Mission to Mars – Burger topped with bacon and macaroni & cheese served on a bun dusted with crushed cheese-flavored puffs

The Crystal Palace

Walt’s Favorites on the Buffet – Chicken fried steak, New York strip steak, pork chops, and more!

Friar’s Nook

The Toad Burger – Brat burger served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and American cheese

Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

Veranda Fried Rice – Spicy chili-garlic shrimp served over pork fried rice with eggs and peas (from the original Verandah Restaurant menu)

Outdoor Kiosks

Dumbo Churros – Churros rolled in peanut dust and served with chocolate dipping sauce in a Dumbo-themed churro bag

Royal 50th Churro – Churros rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow cream, and shimmer sprinkles served with chocolate dipping sauce

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

The Banana Boom – Traditional banana split topped with popping candy and a candied shooting star

Plaza Restaurant

Cheers to 50 Years! – Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, brownies, cupcakes, cookie crumbles, pretzel rods, and hot fudge topped with whipped cream, EARidescent sugar, and a Mickey pretzel drizzled with caramel and chocolate icing (serves 4-6)

Storybook Treats

Heigh-Ho Sundae! – Chocolate soft-serve, hot fudge, graham cracker pieces, chocolate gems, and whipped cream

Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Five Alarm Wings – Wings tossed in a sweet-and-spicy heat served with ranch dressing for dipping

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Drinkwallah

Hand-dipped 50th Celebration Mickey Premium Bar – Our classic Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar dipped in blue raspberry-flavored coating with celebration sprinkles and a little bit of pixie dust

Restaurantosaurus

Cheese Fries with Walt’s Chili – Crispy fries topped with Walt’s favorite chili and cheddar sauce

Walt’s Favorite Chili on Foot-long Hot Dog – A foot-long hot dog served on a warm bun topped with Walt’s favorite chili and cheddar sauce

Tiffins

50th Celebration Chocolate Gâteaux – Almond praline, white chocolate crémeux, ganache, and chocolate-South African cream liqueur sauce

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Trolley Car Café

Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse – Golden pineapple mousse on a toasted coconut crisp with caramel cream and matcha sponge cake

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Filet Mignon with Walt’s Hash topped with an egg (just the way Walt liked it!)

The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, Animation Bar

Shimmer over the Moon – Apple pie moonshine, amaretto, falernum, pineapple juice, and club soda served with a souvenir glow cube

ABC Commissary

Chocolate Mousse – Raspberry-dark chocolate mousse, chocolate-almond cake, and a layer of hazelnut crunch and whipped chocolate-hazelnut cheesecake

EPCOT

Coral Reef Restaurant

Key Lime Tart with toasted meringue, EARidescent shimmer, sprinkles, and chocolate garnish

The EPCOT Experience

EARidescent Croissant Doughnut – Croissant doughnut with blue icing and sprinkles

Le Cellier Steakhouse

Chocolate Mousse Bar – Dark chocolate mousse, caramel cookie pieces, milk chocolate shell, and chocolate shortbread cookie

Sunshine Seasons

Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake – Mini chocolate Bundt cake with chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and icing dusted with EARidescent shimmer and chocolate 50th anniversary garnish

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie

50th Celebration Petit Cake – Vanilla chiffon cake with celebration blue mousse, blueberry jam, and lemon curd

The Ganachery

50th Celebration Chocolate Bundle:

50th Celebration Ganache Chocolate Bar – Milk chocolate combined with caramel and crispies for a playful crunch

50th Celebration Ganache Square – Celebration cake ganache mixed with sprinkles, enrobed in 65% dark chocolate, and decorated with a shimmering castle design

Frontera Cocina

Chocolate Pigñata – Chocolate shell filled with cajeta mousse, tender cake (infused with whiskey & vanilla), crumble of chipotle bacon, candied orange, and Maria cookies. Yes, there’s a mallet to break your piñata! Serves two.

The BOATHOUSE

Sweet Nostalgia Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – Pineapple upside-down cake with caramel glazed with Chantilly cream

Terralina Crafted Italian,

Whimsical White Chocolate Mousse –White chocolate mousse with salted caramel and cotton candy

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill,

Caramel Banana Chocolate Sphere – Dark chocolate sphere, vanilla pudding, banana caramel compote, gold dust, and chocolate pearls

Resorts

The Mara, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Chocolate Mousse with a cardamom financier

Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort

50th Anniversary Peanut Butter-Banana Pie – Sweet tart shell filled with peanut butter mousse and banana sauce topped with chocolate glaze and chocolate décor

Toledo–Tapas, Steak, and Seafood, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Braised Lamb Shank with olive oil-potato purée, rosemary-roasted garlic gravy, huckleberry jam, and English peas

P&J’s Southern Takeout, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds

Chicken Dinner Cupcake Trio

Fried chicken-apple fritter, apple pie moonshine filling, and vanilla buttercream

Peas and carrots-strawberry moonshine custard, white chocolate frosting, and M&M’S Mini “peas”

Mock mashed potato-SNICKERS mousse cupcake, caramel buttercream, and STARBURST “butter”

Grand Floridan Café, Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa

50th Anniversary Vintage Minnie’s Brown Betty Profiterole – Crunchy-topped cream puff filled with one of Walt’s favorite flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples and Chantilly cream

Olivia’s Cafe, Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Spam-Cheddar Biscuits with white gravy and drizzled with honey

Capt. Cook’s, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

50th Celebration Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with DOLE Whip pineapple center, tropical fruit salsa, and pineapple macaron

Le Petit Café, Disney’s Riviera Resort

50th Celebration Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake, cake-flavored mousse, and caramel-buttercream icing garnished with crisp pearls, 50th anniversary sprinkles, and a whimsical gold Mickey

Roaring Fork, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Petit Stump Cake – Chocolate cake with birthday cake buttercream filling surrounded by chocolate “bark” fondant topped with 50th anniversary chocolate coin

The Market at Ale & Compass, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

50th Celebration Tart – Birthday cake mousse dome on top of a milk chocolate mousse-filled vanilla tart shell with mini chocolate crisp pearls, buttercream, fondant, and chocolate décor

Available at select table-service restaurants, lounges, and pool bars throughout our four Theme Parks and Resorts

EARidescent Sip-a-bration (Non-Alcoholic Beverage) – Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and fruity strawberry punch served in a souvenir 50th Celebration Cup with a surprise Character and a little bit of magic!

Magical Beacon Cocktail – Gin, blue curaçao, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, orgeat (almond) syrup, lemon, hibiscus grenadine, and a souvenir glow cube

Event the classic Nestle Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar will have a festive new wrapper showcasing Mickey in his EARidescent finest at Magic Kingdom Park!

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Cinderella Treats Celebrate the Film's 70th Anniversary

On February 15, Disney's animated classic, Cinderella, will celebrate 70 years since its original theatrical release. To commemorate the occasion, Disney unveiled a line of Cinderella-themed treats that are as delicious as they are stunning. The story of Cinderella captivated audiences as far back as the first century BC, with over 1,500 different variations made throughout the centuries. Almost every culture has its own adaptation of this timeless tale of rags to riches, though our beloved Disney version is one we hold near and dear to our hearts. Based on Charles Perrault's 1697 Cendrillon, Disney's Cinderella breathes magic and romance into the Magic Kingdom's theming. There is nothing more iconic about the Magic Kingdom Park than the jaw-dropping beauty of Cinderella's Castle -except for the big cheese himself. So it only makes sense for a milestone as grand as this one that Disney would celebrate with such unique fairytale-inspired desserts. They are only available for a limited time, so get them before time runs out. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Cake: Disney's Magic Kingdom Park

The most appealing treat guests can't wait to bite into is the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Cake in the shape of Cinderella's carriage. Found at Main Street Bakery in Disney's Magic Kingdom Park, the delectable dessert features a lemony Bavarian mousse cake covered in blue icing and seated atop a small citrusy sponge cake. For the center, a blueberry compote rounds out the fruity flavors. Top it all off with some gold-coated chocolate wheels, and you have yourself a dessert worthy of a princess. This mini cake costs $6.99 plus tax, which feels reasonable for the size and design, especially by Disney standards.

Supplies are limited, however, and it actually took us a second trip to the park to claim one of these culinary treasures for ourselves. So, getting yours as early as possible is your best bet. Since the bakery also doubles as the resident Starbucks, grab yourself a cup of coffee to go with it in the morning as you make your way to the castle. Cinderella Soft-Serve: Disney's Polynesian Resort

If you're heading to Disney's Polynesian Resort, then the opportunity to enjoy two different Cinderella-themed treats is right at your fingertips. The first is the Cinderella Soft-Serve available at the Pineapple Lanai at Polynesian Village. This small outdoor quick-service area is located right outside the lobby before you get to the pool area. They also serve Dole Whip and some dairy-free, gluten-free options.

The good news is you don't have to be very adventurous to try this tasty ice cream. The glittering blue hue is merely a mask for America's favorite flavor: vanilla. And yes, you read that right. The ice cream actually sparkles. The creation is topped with tiny pearl crisps and embellished with a white chocolate clock. The price is $5.29 plus tax. Cinderella Cupcake: Disney's Polynesian Resort

Another yummy fairytale-inspired dessert to seek out at the Polynesian is the Cinderella Cupcake. To make finding this food item even easier, Disney provides resort guests with two different locations to purchase it. The first is on the bottom floor of the resort at Capt. Cook's, the resort's counter-service restaurant located across from the pool. Cupcakes are stored in the refrigerators, along with yogurts and drinks, where you choose your favorite and take it to the counter for purchase.

The second location is at Kona Coffee Bar at Polynesian Village Resort, found on the second floor over the lobby area. The coffee bar is a little baked goods station right next to the Kona Café, which is more of a casual dining area. No matter which place you plan on getting the treat, it'll set you back $5.99 plus tax.

Kona Coffee Bar is located right next to the Kona Cafe

But boy, is it worth it! Undoubtedly my favorite from the collection I sampled, the cupcake consists of a yellow vanilla cake with a fruity blueberry filling. There was even a whole blueberry in the center! The vanilla buttercream frosting is covered in sugar crystals, followed by layers of royal and light blue icing. You'll also come across a crunchy pearl or two when enjoying this tasty Disney treat. For the cherry on top, the flourish is Cinderella's memorable glass slipper. Only it's white chocolate. Yum!

This treat appears throughout multiple resorts, all of which put their unique spin on the delicacy, much like the classic tale itself. The Contempo Café at Contemporary Resort serves a similar yellow cupcake with pumpkin custard and topped with a tiny orange pumpkin beside a shimmering blue slipper. Port Orleans' Riverside Mill and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory also serve their variation of the treat with strawberry icing instead. Resorts Pop Century and Art of Animation will also be selling a version of this cupcake until March 7. Cinderella's Cake Pop Coach: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Another food to satisfy your sweet tooth is the cake pop in the shape of Cinderella's Coach. Gasparilla Island Grill sells these delicious treats at Disney's Grand Floridian for $8 plus tax. If $8 sounds like a lot for a cake pop, that's because it is. But it may soften the shock just a tad to note the unusual size of the cake pop in question, which is about the size of a tangerine. The pop itself is a triple-chocolate cake with wheels made of white chocolate. Other Cinderella-Themed Treats at Disney

Off to the Ball Dessert: Centertown Market at Caribbean Beach Resort Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake: Food Courts Disney's All-Star Resorts - $5.99 Cinderella's Coach Chocolate Box: The Ganachery at Disney Springs - $7.50 Cinderella's Carriage Mini Dome Cake: Amorette's Patisserie at Disney Springs - $9 Prices do not include tax. The Ganachery also offers Cinderella's Coach Chocolate box year-round. Of course, if you make your way out to Disneyland, the Disneyland Hotel is hosting the "So This is Love: A Cinderella Anniversary Tea" at Steakhouse 55. Times to enjoy this opportunity are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. There's still plenty of time to try these Cinderella cupcakes and creations before the clock strikes twelve on this limited time offer. While all supplies are subject to availability, the celebration is set to continue until February 28. So Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo on over to the Disney World resorts and treat your taste buds to some culinary magic while you still can. Read the full article

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anachef · 6 years

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Sweet Treats and Entertainment Around Disney World for International Women’s Day on March 8

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and in honor of the occasion, there will be extra entertainment and specialty treats around Walt Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom will feature the Sisters Soiree Dance Party in Tomorrowland with characters like Judy Hopps from Zootopia and Joy from Inside Out!

Judy Hopps

And for snacks, Strawberry Shortcake Shooters will be available at Cheshire Café and Westward Ho.

Strawberry Shortcake Shooter ©Disney

Hollywood Studios

Rey will be greeting guests alongside Chewy in a hidden Resistance base in the Star Wars Launch Bay!

Rey ©Disney

In Toy Story Land, the women of the Green Army Patrol will march, and over at “An Incredible Celebration” at Pixar Place, the citizens of Municiberg will honor Super women in the city!

Though these are not limited to the day, highlighted treats will include the Mrs. Incredible Pretzel Mask at Neighborhood Bakery, Key Lime Pie Verrine at Backlot Express and Rosie’s All-American, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake at Catalina Eddie’s, and Tres Leche at Fairfax Fare.

Key Lime Verrine

Epcot

The Voices of Liberty at The American Adventure will celebrate women with “special performances of empowering songs.”

Purple Dome Cake ©Disney

Specialty treats will include a Purple Minnie Dome Cake in Fountain View, Purple Cupcakes at Kringla Bakery and Sunshine Seasons, Mascarpone Apple Cake at Akershus, Purple Troll Kreme Slush at the Norway Beer Cart, and International Women’s Day Cookies at Biergarten Restaurant.

Purple Cupcake at Kringla ©Disney

Animal Kingdom

An International Women’s Day Cupcake will be served at Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus, while Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge will serve Infinite Ambition drinks and Sangria can be enjoyed at Tusker House and Dawa Bar.

International Women’s Day Cupcake ©Disney

Carts around the park will also be serving International Women’s Day Cookies.

Disney Springs

The Ganachery in Disney Springs will be serving International Women’s Day Dark Chocolate Ganache Squares and a chocolate Power Pinata.

Power Pinata

A Pink Macaron Lollipop will be available at Amorette’s Patisserie.

Will you be in Disney World on March 8th for the occasion?

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Special character interactions, live entertainment, holiday treats and more round out Fourth of July offerings across the resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July and Walt Disney World Resort, and on Independence Day 2018, Disney theme parks will offer guests a bevy of booming delights.

Nighttime “wows” for the holiday include: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Fireworks will soar above Magic Kingdom Park while the air swells with patriotic melodies. The two-nights-only show starts at 9:15 p.m. on July 3 and July 4.

Also at Magic Kingdom Park:

DJs will host dance parties in Frontierland and Tomorrowland on July 3 and July 4.

The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History: Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends reenact famous moments in American history – as only they can. The live show is performed daily in Liberty Square.

FUN FACT: The Liberty Bell in Liberty Square is a replica cast from the same mold of the original in Philadelphia; it was placed in Magic Kingdom Park in recognition of the bicentennial of the United States Constitution in 1987.

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth The perennial “kiss goodnight” at Epcot will include a special fireworks finale that paints the sky red, white and blue. The spectacular begins at 9 p.m. on July 4.

Also at Epcot:

The Voices of Liberty a cappella group will perform traditional Americana songs on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m.

Disney Characters dressed in Independence Day attire will meet guests during the day at The American Adventure.

FUN FACT: More than 26,000 feet of lights outline the Epcot World Showcase pavilions that play a role in “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.”

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Fireworks are just one portion of this immersive nighttime experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Adding state-of-the-art projection effects, dynamic lighting and lasers, the show transports guests to a galaxy far, far away and into iconic scenes from the Star Wars saga. This one-of-a-kind “wow” begins at 10 p.m. on July 4.

FUN FACT: The show now includes an all-new sequence from “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

Patriotic Treats Select theme parks and resorts will offer exclusive dessert items in honor of Independence Day. Examples include:

A Fourth of July cupcake featuring an apple-pie filling at Creature Comforts and Isles of Java at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

A sparkly red-white-and-blue coconut macaroon dipped in white chocolate at BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

Patriotic dipped strawberries and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse mini-domes at Amorette’s at Disney Springs.

The Fourth at the Fort Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will offer several special events around the Fourth of July holiday:

The Fourth of July 5K Run will take place Tuesday, July 3. Pre-registration is available June 24-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn. On-site registration begins at 7 a.m. in the field next to Mickey’s Backyard BBQ; the run begins from that location at 7:30 a.m.

The Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade begins at 4 p.m. on July 4. Registration will be open June 24-30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Wilderness Bike Barn.

The Fourth of July Beach Bash at Clementine’s Beach will take place from 6-11 p.m. on July 4. Guests will enjoy a live DJ, dancing, games, contests, a movie, and more. In addition, the Fort Wilderness food truck will be available in the settlement area with delicious items for purchase.

Donald Duck dresses in his patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. Donald, along with Mickey Mouse and Goofy, appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

Fireworks light up the sky and illuminated image projections create a patriotic exterior on Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Spectacular fireworks displays with brilliant bursts of light coloring the night sky above the theme parks have been a Walt Disney World Resort entertainment specialty for decades. The July 4th fireworks typically are one of the most elaborate nighttime spectacles ever seen at a Disney theme park. (David Roark, photographer)

A red, white and blue fireworks spectacular illuminates the sky over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Spectacular fireworks displays with brilliant bursts of light coloring the night sky above the theme parks have been a Walt Disney World Resort entertainment specialty for decades. Magic Kingdom honors America each year with a Fourth of July celebration on July 3 and 4 with ÒDisneyÕs Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,Ó which features dazzling comets and glittery bursts soaring to aÊ musical score produced in a concert band style.Ê (David Roark, photographer)

Disney Characters Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck dress in their patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. The characters appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

Mickey Mouse dresses in his patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey, along with Goofy and Donald Duck, appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

Goofy dresses in his patriotic best to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort. Goofy, along with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, appear for meet and greets at the American Adventure at Epcot for the holiday. (David Roark, photographer)

Walt Disney World Paints the Sky Red, White and Blue with Independence Day Fireworks Special character interactions, live entertainment, holiday treats and more round out Fourth of July offerings across the resort…

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Disney Resort Hop Christmas Tours & Itineraries

Theme parked out? Fed up with crowds? Did you know you can still experience a sprinkling of Disney magic without the cost of a theme park ticket? Take a Disney Resort Hop Christmas Tour.

You can do these Disney Resort Tours anytime of the year, but it's especially magical during the Holidays.

Disney resort Christmas decorations come in 150 semi-trailer truck loads. Spectacular trees are themed to each resort. Stunning gingerbread displays look good enough to eat. Literally.

And best of all, a Disney Resort hop Christmas tour is FREE to ALL guests. Onsite or offsite.

Below we've outlined a few Disney Resort hop Christmas tour itineraries and ideas. You can switch them up, visit one or visit all. There are no rules, just lots of fun and holiday sparkle.

But first, lets take a look at some Disney Christmas fun facts:

There are 29 custom themed iconic trees in the parks and resorts.

Themed trees range from 15 to 70 feet tall.

The tallest tree is located outside Disney’s Contemporary Resort and is 70 feet tall.

The Contemporary tree is adorned with 16,000 lights and over 200 custom ornaments.

Toppers and stars for trees can measure up to 7 feet tall and weigh over 200 pounds.

There are 596 smaller trees ranging from 2 to 14 feet throughout Walt Disney World.

Gingerbread creations also feature at Disney Resorts and parks:

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 2018 is the 20th anniversary of this iconic gingerbread house. Chefs use a classic Austrian inspired recipe for ornaments, cookies and a spectacular 14 foot tall gingerbread house. There is a Bake Shop is in the gingerbread house offering holiday treats.

Contemporary Resort: Cinderella Castle gingerbread display inspired by the art of legendary Disney artist Mary Blair.

Beach Club Resort: Donald & Daisy Duck themed horses on a beautiful gingerbread carousel are decorated with chocolate, sugar and fondant.

BoardWalk Resort: A delightful gingerbread version of the resort’s BoardWalk.

Epcot - The American Adventure: Patriotic flair meets pastry magic at Epcot, where gingerbread replicas of the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument are on display.

Disney Springs: Amorette’s Patisserie: This pastry shop at Disney Springs dresses up its' front window with a miniature gingerbread replica of itself – right down to the gingerbread trees.

Disney Resort Hop Christmas Tour - Itinerary 1: Monorail Loop - 4 Hours

This Disney Resort hop Christmas tour itinerary will take about 4 hours at a comfortable pace. Add a little longer if you want to stop for a bite to eat. Our 4 hour Disney resort hop included a coffee break.

Disney Christmas Resort Hopping Parking

Head to the Magic Kingdom ticket booths. Tell the Cast Member you are parking at the Ticket & Transportation Center to visit resorts on the monorail. There are no parking fees if you are not entering any parks.

Once you've parked up, head to the Ticket & Transportation Center. You'll see three monorail options. Epcot Monorail is on the right and Magic Kingdom Monorail is in the center. A smaller sign for Resort Hotels is on the left, which is the one you want to take.

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Stop 1: Polynesian Resort

Hop on the Resort Hotels Monorail and get off at the first stop, Disney's Polynesian Resort, which celebrates the spirit of the South Pacific.

The Polynesian Resort at Christmas isn't overflowing with Holiday features, but it's still worth a stop. And you can get DOLE WHIP!!

There are beautiful themed garlands, a large tree in the lobby and a couple of smaller trees.

If you're looking for a unique place for some liquid refreshment, call in at Trader Sam's Grog Grotto. If you've been on the Jungle Cruise at Disney's Magic Kingdom, you'll have come across Trader Sam.

Hop back on the monorail and get off the next stop, Grand Floridian.

Stop 2: Grand Floridian

The Grand Floridian features the most elegant Disney Resort Christmas decorations. Grand Floridian is oozing with traditional charm. A majestic five-story tree is the center piece. An orchestra plays most afternoons.

The main attraction is the lift-size Gingerbread House which has taken the Pastry Team 400 hours to bake and 160 hours to decorate.

The Gingerbread House is made up of over 10,000 individual pieces of gingerbread and ingredients include:

140 pints of egg whites

600 lbs of powdered sugar

700 lbs of chocolate

800 lbs of flour

35 lbs of spices

1050 lbs of honey

Located inside the Gingerbread House is The Bake Shop. The perfect place to pick up some sweet holiday treats.

Gingerbread house decorating demonstrations occur daily at 1pm from December 1st through 25th 2018. You can talk and interact with chefs and maybe learn a few trade secrets. You can also get a copy of Chef Erich's classic Austrian recipe.

Hop back on the monorail and get off at the next stop, which is Magic Kingdom. Don't panic, you won't be entering the park, so you won't need a ticket.

Detour By Boat:

For this next stage of the Disney Resort hop Christmas tour, you'll take a detour from the monorail to reach Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Camp Grounds. This part is by boat, right outside Magic Kingdom.

As you get off the resort monorail at the Magic Kingdom, head down the exit ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, most of the crowd will head left towards the entrance of Magic Kingdom. You're going to head straight on, towards the Wilderness Boat Ramp. There are two boat stops - the one on the right takes you to Fort Wilderness Camp Grounds. The one on the left takes you to Wilderness Lodge. Jump on either one - you're going to do a triangle that will bring you back to the same spot, so it doesn't matter which way round you go.

We took the left side boat to Wilderness Lodge. They run every 10 to 15 minutes and the trip takes about 10 minutes.

Stop 3: Wilderness Lodge by Boat

In stark contrast to the Victorian elegance of the Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge has oodles of rustic charm. The 60 foot tree in the lobby is breathtaking as it towers and twinkles above you. There are themed garlands and lights all around the balconies surrounding the impressive courtyard lobby.

One of our favorite features is the enormous stone fireplace, complete with roaring log fire. Grab a cup of cocoa and take a seat in a rocking chair in front of the fire. It might be 80 degrees outside, but you'll be forgiven for thinking you're in a snowy mountain lodge. You've found the coziest spot of the season.

There's a bridge over a babbling brook that makes a great photo spot. The tree shimmering in the background makes a beautiful backdrop.

Fort Wilderness is our next stop Disney Resort hop Christmas tour. From Wilderness Lodge, you can either stroll, boat or bus over to Fort Wilderness.

On our Disney Resort hop Christmas tour, we chose to walk. It's a really pleasant trail through peaceful natural woodland. We were rewarded with close up views of wild deer roaming the edge of the woods. It's so peaceful, you'll forget you're only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the parks!

Stop 4: Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

You'll know you've reached Fort Wilderness Campgrounds when you see the Tri-Circle-D-Ranch stables. Follow the trail past them, (call in to say hello to the horses). You'll walk through Fort Wilderness Pavillion, towards the lagoon. Take the lane heading right. The lagoon has a beach area if the kids want to play. There's also a kids playground.

You'll see the main Christmas tree ahead of you. Take some time to stroll around the Trading Post, or call in to Crocketts Tavern or Trails End Restaurant for some refreshments and a sit down. You can even take a Holiday Sleigh Ride around the resort.

Fort Wilderness is magical after dusk. RVs and campgrounds are decorated by guests and brightly lit golf buggies roam around. You can also join in Chip & Dale's Campfire Sing-a-long.

When you've finished exploring, head back to Seven Seas Llagoon to take the boat back to Magic Kingdom. When you land back at the Magic Kingdom, turn left to head back to the Resort Hotel Monorail for the Contemporary Resort. This is the final stop on our Disney Resort hop Christmas tour.

If the monorail looks particularly busy, there is a walking trail you can take instead. It will take you 10-15 minutes.

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Stop 5: Contemporary Resort

The Contemporary Resort Christmas decorations include a Cinderella Castle gingerbread display on the 4th floor concourse.

As you exit the monorail, follow the walkway past the security guards and head towards the Fantasia gift store. You'll see the display on the other side of the store.

The 16 foot 7 inch tall gingerbread display has a Mary Blair “it’s a small world” theme. Fairy Godmother, Cinderella and Prince Charming on the castle forecourt are all edible too. This display measures 18-foot and is crafted from thousands of gingerbread blocks. And there are 18 Hidden Mickey's to find too!

Cinderella Gingerbread Castle took almost 40 Contemporary Resort Bakers over 11 days to assemble. They used over 5000 gingerbread bricks. Cinderella Gingerbread Castle ingredients include

655 lbs. of Sugar 'Snow'

428 Eggs

83 lbs. Rolled Fondant

57 lbs. Royal Icing

43 lbs. Dark Chocolate

437 Jars of Honey

101 lbs. of Flour

27 3/4 Spices

156 lbs. Dark Moulding Chocolate

The Contemporary Resort also features the largest tree in all of Disney World. It's located at the resort entrance and stands 70 feet tall.

If you do Disney Resort hop Christmas tour at night, you'll be able to view Happily Ever After fireworks on the 4th floor observation deck. If you time it for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, you'll be able to view Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Season. The view from the deck is slightly obscured though.

Apart from the gingerbread display and Christmas tree, there's not much else Christmassy to see. It can also be time-consuming getting back on the monorail. It's the first stop after Magic Kingdom, there are often more wanting to get on than there are getting off. Our wait to take us back to the Ticket & Transportation Center was about 20 minutes. If you're pushed for time, you'll be forgiven for skipping this part of the Disney resort hop Christmas tour.

Disney Resort Hop Christmas Tour - Itinerary 2: Boardwalk Loop - 2 Hours

Disney Resort hop Christmas tour Parking: Head to Disney's Boardwalk Resort and tell the guard at the gatehouse that you are visiting the Boardwalk. You'll need to show ID. Parking is free, although limited to 4 hours. But that's plenty of time for the Boardwalk Resort hopping tour.

The Boardwalk Resort area is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year. It's reminiscent of an elegant turn-of-the-century coastal boardwalk such as Coney Island. There are several hotels located around the Boardwalk's Crescent Lake: The Boardwalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club and the Swan and Dolphin resort. The latter two are not Disney owned.

The walkway around Crescent Lake is just under a mile.

Stop 1 - Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Start this Disney Resort hop Christmas tour at The Boardwalk. This charming resort celebrates the elegance of a bygone era.

As you enter the lobby head left. You'll see the Gingerbread Boardwalk, which features some of the Boardwalk's iconic locations that surround Crescent Lake. There's Boardwalk Bakery, Flying Fish, Trattoria al Forno and ESPN. There are also a couple of Christmas trees and huge garlands surrounding the fireplace.

Head out towards the front balcony and you'll get a raised view of the Boardwalk Christmas tree on the lawn below.

Once you've explored, head out to the boardwalk surrounding Crescent Lake and take a right towards the next stop on this Disney Resort hop Christmas tour.

If you prefer, you can hop on one of the Friendship Boats to the opposite side of Crescent Lake, which are all free.

It's a 10 minute stroll to the next stop on this Disney Resort hop Christmas tour.

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Stop 2 - Disney's Beach Club Resort

If you choose to walk, follow the Boardwalk around Crescent Lake, across Gateway Bridge (the International Gateway entrance to Epcot is on your right). Keep walking around Crescent Lake until you come to the first resort, which is Beach Club Resort.

As you enter the main lobby, you'll discover the scrumptious classic Gingerbread Carousel. Look closely and you'll see Donald Duck and Daisy Duck name tags on two of the horses, along with gifts for the family on the saddles. Merra and Harper are the other two horses.

The life-size edible Gingerbread Carousel is celebrating its 19th year. It is made up of 2019 pieces of gingerbread and features 19 Hidden Mickey's.

Ingredients used to make this massive candy structure include:

150 lbs of icing

100 pints of eggs

10 lbs of spices

10 quarts of simple syrup

1000 lbs of dark and modeling chocolate

36 lbs of honey

100 lbs of confectioner sugar

96 lbs of bread flour

When you're done, head back out and turn right to continue to the next stop of this Disney Resort hop Christmas tour.

There is an indoor corridor most of the way, or you can head back to the main Boardwalk walkway and follow the path.

Stop 3 - Disney's Yacht Club

Disney's Yacht Club is a graceful resort modeled on a New England style yacht club. At Christmas, the resort features an enchanting miniature train set meandering through snow-capped mountains and tiny villages.

Spend a little time and look closely at the tiniest features. There's incredible attention to detail and lots of moving parts. You'll see lots of Disney characters and movie references too. There are lots of Hidden Mickey's to find.

The elegant tree in Disney's Yacht Club Resort is beautifully decorated with model boats, sailing yachts and lots of nautical features.

As you come out of Disney's Yacht Club, turn right and follow the path for the final stop on this Disney Resort hop Christmas tour.

Stop 4 - Swan & Dolphin

Both these hotels are located by the Boardwalk, but neither are owned by Disney. Consequently you won't have any Disney Christmas theming. However, they are nice to wander through. In the Swan resort, you'll see the largest chocolate Santa sculpture in the world!

The masterpiece was created by two-time pastry chef Laurent Branlard. It took 300 hours to create, and if you ate it all, you'd be consuming 2,956,818 calories!

The Chocolate Santa uses:

880 lbs of Dark Chocolate

132 lbs of Milk Chocolate

154 lbs of White Chocolate

120 lbs Cocoa Butter

Disney Resort Hop Christmas Tour - Itinerary 3: Animal Kingdom Lodge - 1-2 Hours

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a stand alone Disney Resort Hop Tour. You can either drive directly to the lodge, or take Disney transport from other resorts, Disney Springs or Ticket and Transportation Center.

Modeled on an African wildlife reserve, Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great resort to tour at any time of the year. It's also a perfect rainy day activity.

The Christmas tree at Animal Kingdom Lodge is HUGE! The thatch-roofed lobby, with a massive mud fireplace and flowing stream, is adorned with animal themed garlands and decor.

The 46-acres of grounds replicate an African savanna. There are over 200 free-roaming mammals and tropical birds of almost three dozen species.

You might see giraffe, zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, ostrich, flamingo, African spoonbill, sacred ibis, white-bearded wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, zebra, bongo, vulturine guinea fowl and more.

Sunset Savanna, Uzima Savanna, Arusha Savanna and Pembe Savanna each offer a spectacular view of wildlife. Right outside the main lobby, there's an elevated rock outcropping which puts you within 15 feet of roaming animals.

If you're looking for a bite to eat, there are three African-inspired restaurants. There's also a culinary tour which gives you in-depth insights into two restaurants - Jiko: The Cooking Place and Boma. You'll tour the restaurants, learn culinary traditions and get to sample some of the cuisine. Tours take place daily at 4.15pm and are free to everyone, off-site guests included.

So that's about it for now. There is one other Disney Christmas Resort hopping tour you can do from Disney Springs. You can take the Sassagoula River Cruise to get to Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside. You can also visit Old Key West resort and Saratoga Springs Resort by boat from Disney Springs. Each resort has decorations themed to the resort style.

Have a Very Merry Magical Disney Holiday Tour!

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The Daily Snitch - Weekend Edition, December 17, 2017

Please send in your Hot Recs to the daily_snitch!

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Harry Potter – Actors and Movies: • Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) and more receive nominations from the Screen Actor Guilt Awards (SAG) • Interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter): Hagrid Traded 400 Shares Of Apple Stock For His Hunk-Of-Shit Motorcycle And Then Had To Live In A Barn’: 5 Questions With Daniel Radcliffe • Harry Potter Cast: Weekly News Round-up • Natalie Tena (Nymphadora Tonks) announced as final Special Guest to 'A Celebration of Harry Potter' 2018

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Fantastic Beasts – Actors and Movies: • Cast reveals 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' plot clues. Prompt Challenges: • hogwarts365 posted Prompt # 223 (due on or before December 23): Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored – Aldous Huxley, Private and Copper. • @introvert-club posted Wolfstar Prompt # 28 (from December 2). • sceasleycest posted Prompts for Week 3: Mistletoe, Fireplace, Hot Drinks Communities: • newyearcntdown posted Mid-Month Check In. • hd_owlpost made a Mod Post about the AO3 publication date and the fest posting order. • one_bad_man posted their weekly Sign-up Post for daily recs about Lucius Malfoy and/or Severus Snape. (At time of posting Thursday is still open.) Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups: • hd_erised posted the Weekly Round-up #2. • hd_owlpost posted the Weekly Roundup # 2. • snape_potter posted the Wrap-Up for Week 2 of the Secret Snarry Swap. • sceasleycest posted the Weekly Round-Up for Week 3. • hogwarts365 posted the Prompt # 222 Masterlist. Fandom Recs: • amorette recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter art (low R). • amorette recced more Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter art (PG-13). • capitu recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter novel (NC-17). • capitu recced a Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter fic (NC-17). • kellychambliss recced Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape art (NC-17). • mywitch recced a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape fic (R) and a Hermione Granger/Severus Snape; Minerva McGonagall/Severus Snape fic fic (NC-17). • themightyflynn recced a Harry Potter/Severus Snape vampire fic (NC-17). • toblass recced Lily Evans & Severus Snape art (G). Resources: • hd_prophet: December 13, December 14 + 15 and December 17 editions. • The SS/HP Prophet from December 9 through 16. Archive News: • OTW: Five Things Mandy Gooch Said. Mandy is a volunteer for the Strategic Planning Committee of the OTW. Discussions: • Rocha Venkatraman wrote Hey Pottermore, You Need to Think Before You Speak. (MuggleNet) General Fandom News: • New Harry Potter Funko Plushes and Pop! Vinyls for 2018. Nifty: • Holly collected Book Recommendations for Slytherin house. (MuggleNet) Searches: • snarry_ficfind posted a search for links to Snarry websites. • daily_snitch is looking for your recs (fic, art, podfic, meta ...) for the Special Edition: Newt Scamander. Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.

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News Nuggets from Around Disney World

They’re going to bring this back to Food & Wine, right?

The biggest “news” since we last shared a helping of News Nuggets is the announcement of the details of Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. This year’s festival runs 75 days from opening Aug. 31 through Nov. 1. It was also have 35 booths (“marketplaces”) this year. For more details, check out Disney’s press release about what’s to come.

Now, from the rest of the nuggets:

The New “Minnie Mouse Loves Dots” Collection is Now Available at UNIQLO at Disney Springs – In a surprise to no one, Elyssa has already picked up a few things from this collection.

The Rock Working with Disney Imagineering to Update The Jungle Cruise Attraction for Upcoming Film – I think I’m going to need Dwayne to skipper a boat for Elyssa and ,e before I can fully evaluate these changes. (Sadly, it looks like this rumor wasn’t true.)

New MagicBand 2 Colors Unveiled at Walt Disney World Resort – The headline for this article is weird, since it mentions the colors (which aren’t available separately), but the article is really about the custom designs.

New Mickey Mouse Celebration Cakes Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort – These look like monochrome versions of the Amorette’s Patisserie cakes, but are cheaper and available in the Disney restaurants.

Reservations Now Open for ‘The Music of Pixar LIVE!’ Dining Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Dining packages are all the rage. I wonder if this show will actually require on, though.

Incredibles Super Dance Party Being Replaced in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom; Limited Time Meet & Greet – I admit it: Elyssa & I have had fun at the Incredibles Dance Party in the past.

Celebration at the Top – Savor, Sip, and Sparkle extended to select Sundays through August 27, 2017 – No real surprise, here. I’m still not sure this event is something I’ll do, though.

Disney Store Introducing “Fantasyland Football” Theme Park Merchandise in Fall 2017 – I own a couple of the basketball shirts, so I hope they make the football ones as nice.

Mickey Mouse races around London in promotion of his new animated series “Mickey and the Roadster” – Adorable.

Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek to Reveal What’s Next at D23 Expo 2017 – It’ll be tough to top last year’s announcements. Maybe just some more details about things they’ve already talked about?

Alcoholic Milkshakes & Floats Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just In Time for Summer – That’s one way to spend some time during the heat of the summer at The Studios.

Sound Lion now closed at Disney Springs – Huh. I actually wandered into the store the other week while waiting for Elyssa. I imagine it was tough to get the kind of volume necessary in “high end headphones” to cover the Springs rent.

Rumors point to a possible Haunted Mansion restaurant at Magic Kingdom – Friend of the site Ken Storey writes about the latest dining rumor.

Walt Disney World plans to deploy driverless shuttles in Florida – These seem inevitable, especially since Disney can just map every square inch of its property to plug into its driverless system.

WDW News Today Rumor about Walt Disney World Looking to Build Volcano-Themed Resort Hotel at the Magic Kingdom – I thought the rumor of the volacno coaster (I first heard from Jim Hill) was a little extreme, but this takes it up a notch.

This Mother’s Day, Pamper Mom at Disney Springs – If you’re going to be down at Disney World over Mother’s Day, maybe you want to check out a special gift for your mother.

Baby Groot & Star Lord of MARVEL’s Guardians of the Galaxy Now Meeting Guests at Walt Disney World – I enjoy Disney feeling out the edges of the Universal deal. That said, it’s not exactly Chris Patt meeting as Star Lord. (Baby Groot seems promising, though.) Here’s a video of the experience:

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Disney Springs to host free yoga session ‘Yoga By the Springs’ for small group of guests – Again, if you’ll be at Disney World on May 9th and like yoga, why not give this a shot?

Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom to be Closed Summer/Fall 2017 for Refurbishment – All of September, and October, and the first half of November? That’s a long refurb.

Kenny the Pirates’s Rumor Round Up of the Character Changes at Walt Disney World – Moana seems like a natural fit for Adventureland. Also, Rey in the BB-8 meet-and-greet would be awesome, but the queue would need to get much bigger.

Paddlefish at Disney Springs Offering Unique Mother’s Day Special – $48 is a lot for a pasta dish, even if it has Lobster (though I probably pay that much for a good steak a few times a year).

Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie Extended through August – It’s a “different” experience, but $129 is still more than I would value it.

Catch a Sneak Peek of Disney·Pixar’s ‘Cars 3’ Now at Disney Parks – You can just look at the Disney movie release schedule to see what’s coming up. (Thor after this, right?)

Member creates DVC Investment Calculator – Seeing the overall investment over the length of a contract can be pretty daunting.

May 2017 Monorail service adjustments – Check this out: “From 11:30am to 6:00pm on May 16, 17, 23 and 24, stops at the Contemporary will be switched to the Express Monorail line. During this period, the Resort Monorail will shuttle between the Polynesian, Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom only. The Express Monorail will make stops at the TTC, Contemporary and Magic Kingdom. ” I’m sure that won’t confuse anyone.

Savor a Taste of the Pacific Northwest at Geyser Point Bar & Grill – Nice little promotional video for Geyser Point. Unfortunately, the food and service don’t really live up to the location. (At least from out experience.) Maybe when Roaring Fork is back open, there will be less stress on Geyser Point and the service will improve.

Creators Ready ‘Happily Ever After’ for May 12 Debut at Magic Kingdom Park – I’m still apprehensive about this show, but I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’s going to come together at the end. I’ll embed the preview video at the end of hte post.

Additional Backstage Viewing Area Being Opened for “Wishes” Farewell and “Happily Ever After” Debut at Magic Kingdom – Disney is anticipating a pretty big crowd for the end of Wishes and the start of Happily Ever After. I think they’re probably right to expect that.

Typhoon Lagoon closing for maintenance mid-May – Looks like you shouldn’t plan on visting Typhoon Lagoon on May 15 and 16.

Disney is about to revive one of its classic theme park ride systems – Has it really been 30 years since Disney built an all ages BOATRIDE in the US?

Fittings and Fairings Clothes and Notions – Between this and the Captain’s Grill, there’s a lot closed at the Yacht Club.

Disney World gondolas would connect parks, hotels, documents confirm – It really looks like this whole gondola system is going to happen, huh?

Rumors of Disney Creating Star Wars “Starship” Luxury Resort & Experience Attached to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – What’s interesting to me about this rumor is how far it’s spread. I’ve had a number of people I wouldn’t consider diehard Disney fans bring it up to me.

Frozen Summer Games Coming to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Starting May 26 – Interestingly, this is still the only place that you can meet Kristoff on Disney property.

Here’s the preview for Happily Ever After video I mentioned earlier. Seem you next time!

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