Hello, DFB Friends!

What a week, right? The holidays have officially arrived and we’ve been to TWO after hours parties — one at Disney World AND one at Disneyland. And we’re eating a ton of holiday snacks and enjoying the holiday vibes at the parks and the hotels. Speaking of Disney World’s hotels… .

What’s been going on lately with the hotels? Well, let’s find out!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Food Updates

Outer Rim

There was a ceiling leak near the Outer Rim bar that ended up resulting in the bar being temporarily closed down. The area was also cordoned off from guests.

However, the Outer Rim has since reopened to guests.

See More Photos Of The Leak That Temporarily Closed The Outer Rim

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates

BVG Gifts

We found a Holiday Resort Pin here for $19.99.

You can also get a Gingerbread House Mystery Pin Set for $19.99.

There’s an adorable Contemporary Mickey and Minnie Ornament available, too, for $24.99.

We spotted a new Contemporary Dress. Look how adorable this is for $108! It features a design that feels very contemporary and the monorail.

The Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Bags are here! There’s a DVC Satchel for $268…

…and a DVC Tote.

The tote is $298.

You Can’t Go Wrong With This Disney Christmas Gift! — Check It Out Here

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Other Updates

The holiday decor is going UP at the Contemporary Resort. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Outside, you can see the tree light up the night!

We love seeing all the holiday decorations at the hotels.

FINALLY! See The Holiday Decorations in EPCOT

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Updates

Gingerbread House

The gingerbread house over at the Grand Floridian is open! This huge edible house is now ready for guests to visit — and don’t forget to pick up some yummy treats while you’re there!

This year’s house has a special 50th Anniversary theme, so be sure to catch it before the end of the holiday season!

Love It or List It: Disney World’s Massive Gingerbread House OPENS with a NEW Look

Scavenger Hunt

The Grand Floridian is now offering a Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt!

The goal of the hunt is to find the penguins from Mary Poppins.

How fun!

Check Out The Special Scavenger Hunt That’s Returning to EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Merchandise Updates

Screen Door

The Frozen Bath Toy Set is here for $24.99!

We found two of the Resort Holiday Pins we’ve seen at some of the other resorts. There’s this Gingerbread Collection Pin…

…that lifts up to show a holiday scene with Mickey and Minnie!

We also found a Holiday BoardWalk Pinocchio Pin.

These pins are $19.99 each.

PHOTOS and VIDEOS: See ALL the NEW Holiday Merchandise in Disney World!

Disney’s Riviera Resort Food Updates

Le Petit Cafe

There’s some construction going on here and when we asked a Cast Member about it, we were told they were “freshening” up the floors.

We recently visited the Riviera and the walls were gone. Be sure to check out the shiny new floors if you head over there!

Disney World Took This Coffee Assignment a Little TOO Literally — Read Our Review Here!

Disney’s Riviera Resort Merchandise Updates

La Boutique

We found a new Mickey and Minnie Resort Holiday Pin here.

The pin is $19.99.

Here’s The ONE Reason Why Disney’s Animal Kingdom WINS at the Holidays

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Merchandise Updates

Calypso Trading

The Carribbean Beach Holiday Resort Pin here features Donald!

This pin is $19.99.

Here Are ALL the Holiday Treats Coming to the Disney World Hotels

Disney’s Pop Century Merchandise Updates

Everything POP

We love seeing these resort pins. The Pop Century Holiday Resort Pin has a vintage Mickey on it!

This pin is also $19.99.

Here’s What You Should Pack If You’re Visiting Disney World Next Week!

Disney’s Art of Animation Merchandise Updates

Ink and Paint

The Art of Animation  Holiday Resort Pin has Nemo on it!

Like the others, this pin is $19.99.

PHOTOS: The FOMO Is REAL. You’ll Never Believe Who Showed Up in Hollywood Studios!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates

Tambu Lounge

We had a panic moment recently when Tambu Lounge told us they were not serving the ‘Ohana noodles due to a shortage (at the time, they were only available at ‘Ohana).

Fortunately, the noodles eventually returned to Tambu Lounge, so you can now get order them again without needing an advance dining reservation at ‘Ohana.

Here’s An UPDATE On the ‘Ohana Noodle Shortage in Disney World!

Disney Polynesian Village Merchandise Updates

The much-loved Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread cookie packs have returned! The Mele Gift Box comes with 6 shortbread cookies that come in 4 flavors — Peppermint Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Macadamia, White Chocolate Ginger Spice, and White Chocolate Pumpkin for $8.50.

The Small Mele Gift Tin has 7 shortbread cookies in 5 flavors — Chocolate Chip Macadamia, Chocolate Dipped Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Macadamia, White Chocolate Ginger Spice, and White Chocolate Pumpkin for $11.50.

The Large Mele Gift Tin comes with 30 shortbread cookies in 18 flavors — including specialties like Guava, Kona Coffee, Mango Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Coconut, White Chocolate Kona Coffee, and more for $34.

We spotted some new patches here like this Home For The Holidays Patch…

…a Glittery Mickey Patch…

…and a Stitch Patch. Um…why is Stitch puking up a rainbow? Disney, we have questions!

There’s also a Dole Whip Patch and Pin Set.

We found some new Tropical Men’s Button-Up Shirts, too. This one has palm trees all over it.

And this light pink shirt is just FUN!

This one is making us feel like we’re in Hawaii! These tropical shirts are $89.50 each.

Also, there are some new t-shirts to check out, too. This one says “All Day Every Day” with a photo of Cinderella Castle. Same, t-shirt, same.

This one is for those folks out there who are Part-Time Beast.

There’s also an Edna Mode T-Shirt…

…a Feels Good To Be Home Tee…

…a Peter Pan T-shirt…

…a Pinocchio Tee…

…a Single Rider T-Shirt…

…a Toy Story Alien T-Shirt…

…and new Walt Disney World Tee.

All t-shirts are $24.99 each.

See More Photos! Fan-Favorite Holiday Cookies Are BACK at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Those are all the updates we have for this time around, but we’ll be back soon with more, so stay tuned!

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