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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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Classic Perfume Houses in Epcot's France Pavillion

As you walk up the boulevard past the elegant fountains and landscaped planters, tucked off to the right in a cozy little arcade of shops you will find the most quintessential of luxury French gifts. Windows decorated in towers of feminine icons you will find the home of some of this country's most evocative scents.

Great Gifts for Mom from the DisneyStore.com

Mother's Day is May 13th in the U.S. and the DisneyStore.com has gifts that are practically perfect in every way for the Disney loving Mom. Both new Moms and Moms with years of experience still want to feel like a Princess, so why not make this Mother's Day the most Magical ever. I've gathered together a couple of links to give you some ideas of the fun merchandise just waiting for your Mom to unwrap.

Date Night at Disney's Polynesian Resort

A breeze from Polynesia gently welcomes you as you walk through the doors to the Great Ceremonial House. At Disney's Polynesian Resort you can immerse yourself in a trip to the islands as you shop, dine, and relax for a romantic tropical date night at Walt Disney World.

5 Ways to Have A Disney Holiday at Home

If you're stuck at home for the holidays, like me, instead of traveling to Walt Disney World Resort all the talk of holiday happens may be leaving you feeling blue. But never fear! I've gathered my top five ways to keep the holiday spirit alive at home with just the right dose of Disney flair. It's the happiest time of the year, so why incorporate your love for the happiest place on earth?

Souvenirs from Walt Disney World Create Touchstones for Memories

The sale of souvenirs at Walt Disney World can be a touchy subject. Some believe that Disney simply wants to separate you from even more of what's in your wallet. Fans on message boards plan and strategize to spend as little as possible on merchandise, sometimes even pre-purchasing souvenir at home and carrying them along in their luggage. The science of marketing and impulse purchases is well in play at the Disney Parks, but bringing home souvenirs is a time honored tradition that reaches back much further back into history.

Package Pick Up at Walt Disney World Theme Parks

You don't have to worry about schlepping your bags and packages along with you while shopping your way through Walt Disney World. Disney offers several options to make your touring run smoothly without having to worry about your precious gifts and mementos.

Disney Florist Helps Give the Gift of a Memory

The story of Disney Event Group begins with Walt Disney's desire for guests to be able to step into the fantasy and become a part of the story. Situated today in a chic modern office that oozes creativity from every corner, the Disney Event Group is home to five magical departments that can help you to create your own special story. I recently had the honor of a backstage tour with Disney's Enchanted Florist, Jean Volante, who took me behind the scenes to learn more about how she and her team of dream makers help guests give the gift of a memory.