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Holiday Shopping Deals at the Disney Parks Online Store

If you have a holiday shopping list full of Disney fans, there's no need to fight the Black Friday crowds this year. Thanks to some great holiday deals at the Disney Parks Online Store you can sleep in on Friday and shop from the warmth and comfort of home.

Shoppers Can Nab Deals At Disney Store's "Magical Friday"

Disney Store is getting into the Black Friday shopping rush this year as they prepare to celebrate what they call "Magical Friday." Shoppers can expect online deals and midnight store openings.

Disney Store is planning to open some 150 stores at midnight on "Magical Friday." Guests arriving from the opening at midnight until 10 a.m. can expect an extra 20% store-wide discount on top of sales-priced merchandise. The Disney Store is also utilizing $10, $15, and $20 price-points throughout the sotres for their items, including toys and seasonal decorations.

New Botique Now Open in Downtown Disney

For those of you who love to shop 'til you drop when visiting Disney World, there's a new store to add to your to-do list. Apricot Lane, a trendy clothing and accessories store, opened yesterday in Downtown Disney.

The trendy botique looks to offer mothers and daughters a place to find the latest fashions and carries several "celebrity-inspired" brands such as Miss Me, Lucky Brand, Vintage Havana and Chaser. Shoppers can also browse the store for unique and trendy gifts.

Keith Bradford, vice president of Downtown Disney, had this to say about the opening of the new botique:

Celebrate Halloween This Fall With Mickey's 'Spooktacular' In-Room Celebration

It was one of their most popular offerings last year, and now Disney Floral & Gifts has announced its return. We're talking about, of course, their Mickey's "Spooktacular" In-Room Celebration.

This particular celebration brings some of the Halloween magic back from the Disney parks to a guest's resort room. After returning to the room, guests are greeted with cobwebs, a sash, and other various Halloween decorations on their room's door. Inside, the room is designed to look like Mickey himself has stopped by and personalized a fun, spooky celebration.

In-Room Pirate Adventure Available Soon at Walt Disney World Resorts

Know of a little (or big!) pirate that would love to bring a bit of swashbuckling into his or her WDW resort room? You're in luck, matey! The folks at Disney Floral & Gifts have a new In-Room Celebration called "A Pirate's Adventure" that will be on sale soon for guests.

DIY Disney: Shoes Made To Fit Your Disney Style

Though Valentine's Day is often celebrated with gifts of chocolates and flowers, here's a unique gift idea for the Disney enthusiast in your life: customizable Disney shoes. Keds and Disney have partnered together to introduce DIY Disney, a line of shoes in the traditional, recognizable Keds styling with your own Disney flair.

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Valentines from The Disney Store

A cute collection of Valentine's Day treasures has hit the shelves of the DisneyStore.com. Featuring the modern new look of the distinctive new Mickey Mouse Short Series on the Disney Channel and Disney.com, bright colors and bold statements of love make these the perfect gifts.

Win A Disney Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag from Mickey Fix!

Our friend Jen over at Mickey Fix is currently running an amazing give-away and I just had to let you know all about it. I bonded with this stylish Disney girl right away over our love for Disney purses and running now through November 14th, 2014 Mickey Fix is giving away a Disney Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag!

Style Saturday: Valentine Kisses from Minnie

What better way to celebrate true love than with Valentine Kisses from a couple whose love has stood the test of time. This cute Mickey and Minnie Mouse Smack!

Pre-Packaged Holiday Treats at Walt Disney World

We've covered many delicious treats for on-site snacking all over Walt Disney World, but some of my favorite souvenirs to bring home for friends and family are the wide variety of pre-packaged and take-home treats and sweets. These delicious gifts become even more fun when the holidays come around and the packaging dons festive colors and a wintery theme.

Sending Letters Home From Walt Disney World

You'll find Post Cards available in stores and gift shops all across the Walt Disney World property. It may surprise some of our younger readers, but these beautiful photos and fun character creations aren't just for scrap booking - you can actually send a letter home! Everyone loves to find a surprise in their mailbox that's not a bill, and a note sent back home is a fun piece of Disney magic to share.

The American Adventure – A Slice of Americana in the Middle of World Showcase

Perhaps you're guilty of this too - often as I'm strolling through World Showcase and come upon The American Adventure Pavilion I just keep walking. Sure, sometimes I stop for a funnel cake, but for the most part I just walk on by.

This is not the best touring plan for the World Showcase. The American Adventure Pavilion has quite a bit to offer tourists, regardless of your home country.

MagicBead Artisans Booth at Disney Hollywood Studios

While strolling past the Rockin' Rollercoaster I came across a fun little booth that had rows and rows of bright and colorful beads hanging off of it. Never one to pass up looking at a jewelry store, I had to stop and was delighted at what I found. These fun beads in rainbows of brilliant color are actually Disney Guide Maps and paper products collected from around Walt Disney World that have been turned into fun jewelry!

Simple Ways to Treat Mom at Walt Disney World

If you are planning on being in Walt Disney World over Mother's Day, don't forget to treat Mom to something special while you're touring. There are lots of ways that you can show her how much she means while still enjoying a fun family vacation.

Disney Weddings Series: Disney's Fairytale Honeymoon Registry

Disney weddings are something many a bride will dream about, but more in the realm of possibility for most is simply taking a Disney Honeymoon. A trip to Disney can bring a much needed does of pure fun into a time that can sometimes be a whirlwind of activity, it doesn't matter if this is your first wedding or your third a Disneymoon is always in style. A romantic trip for two (or more if you're blending families) at Walt Disney World Resort that lets you relax and de-stress after your big event.

Genealogical Exploration at Liberty Square's Heritage House

Update: We have heard rumors that this shop will be closing it's doors on January 4th, 2014.