Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance! A Magical, Musical Party on Ice Coming to Southern California!

✨ Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance!

By Erin

Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance!

Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate the season Disney-style! ✨ Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance! is gliding into Southern California this December, bringing all your favorite characters together for a high-energy, music-filled celebration the whole family will love.

This brand-new show invites audiences to join the ultimate Disney dance party, complete with dazzling lights, spectacular skating, and nonstop fun that will have everyone up on their feet. From Frozen 2 and Wish to The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana, this is one magical mash-up you won’t want to miss!

Disney on Ice, Long Beach, CA

Every year, we look forward to bundling up, grabbing some hot cocoa, and heading to the arena to watch our favorite Disney characters take the ice. It’s become one of those traditions that truly kicks off the new year for our family as the Long Beach show is always around New Years and is a highlight of the holiday season for us. The music, the skating, the storytelling, it’s Disney magic brought to life in the most enchanting way.

Disney on Ice Long Beach arena

🎉 A Disney Party Like No Other

In this all-new production, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy swap their classic looks for DJ gear, remixing Disney’s greatest hits into colorful stories on ice. Expect high-flying acrobatics, incredible choreography, and jaw-dropping special effects that bring every Disney moment to life in a whole new way.

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🕷️✨ Mickey Spider Brownies: A Magically Spooky Disney Treat for Halloween! ✨🕷️

🕷️✨ Mickey Spider Brownies: A Magically Spooky Disney Treat for Halloween! ✨🕷️

By Erin

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Mickey Spider Brownies

There’s something wickedly delightful about Disney desserts during spooky season, and these Mickey Spider Brownies spin the perfect web of cute and creepy! Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party, hosting a Disney movie night, or just craving a little magic in your kitchen, these hauntingly adorable brownies are sure to enchant.

These brownies are made using ready-to-eat Chocolate Brownies, which means no mixing bowls, no baking mess, just pure decorating fun! With a little melted Ghirardelli chocolate, a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter, and some black and white frosting magic, you’ll transform simple brownies into spooky Disney perfection. If you can’t find the ready-made brownies (I found these at Sam’s Club), you can use your favorite brownie mix to whip up some delicious brownies quickly for this!

Picture this: Mickey’s classic shape cloaked in glossy chocolate, with a delicate spider web piped on one ear and a tiny frosting spider ready to crawl into your heart. It’s part Halloween, part Disney dream, and 100% delicious.

💫 Why We Love This Recipe:

  • No-bake vibes (because sometimes you just want instant Disney magic!)
  • Perfect for kids and grown-up Disney fans
  • Makes your dessert table look straight out of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
  • Ideal for gifting, party trays, or a cozy night in with a pumpkin spice latte

🕸️ Magically Spooky Mickey Spider Brownies Recipe

Makes: 20 Mickey Brownies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour
Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Pillsbury Chocolate Chunk Brownies (found at Sam’s Club, already baked and ready to go! Or you can use your favorite brownie mix, enough to fill a 9″X13″ pan-2 boxes)
  • 1 (30 oz) bag Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 2 medium disposable piping bags fitted with #3 tips
  • 1 tube white cake frosting
  • 1 tube black cake frosting
  • 1 cookie sheet with a wire rack on top
  • 1 4-inch Mickey Mouse cookie cutter

Directions:

Using the two piping bags, scoop the white cake frosting into one and the black cake frosting into the second one.

Using the cookie cutter, cut out 20 Mickey Mouse brownies.

Place the brownies onto the wire rack.

Using a large bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave for 45 second increments, mixing after each time, until the chocolate has completely melted.

Carefully pour the chocolate over the mickey brownies to completely cover them.

Gently tap the wire rack onto the cookie sheet to allow the extra chocolate to drip off the brownies.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale & Giveaway!

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Gather your teacups and dust off your tiaras, dear friend, because everything has led to this moment! After years of scandal, soirées, and the Crawley family’s never-ending dance with tradition and change, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is officially coming home. Exclusively on digital platforms NOW and will be on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray November 11, 2025, we can all relive the magic (and the drama) from the comfort of our drawing rooms.

As someone who has adored Downton Abbey from the very beginning, yes, I was there swooning over Matthew and Mary, gasping at the family secrets, and tearing up at the countless heartfelt moments — this release feels bittersweet. It’s not just the end of a series; it’s the closing of a chapter that’s been part of our lives for 15 unforgettable years.

And let me tell you, this farewell is fitting for high society. Expect a blend of refined humor, elegant fashion, and just enough scandal to keep the Dowager Countess smirking. Plus, the Blu-ray and digital releases come with a treasure trove of bonus features: behind-the-scenes looks, cast celebrations, historical authenticity deep dives, and even a proper high-tea farewell with Hugh Bonneville and the cast. High society drama and heartfelt toasts? Yes, please!

Oh, and for my fellow fans who want all the things, there’s also The Ultimate Legacy Collection — a Blu-ray anthology featuring all six seasons and all three films, tucked inside an elegant 52-page book full of behind-the-scenes photos and sketches. Basically, a collector’s dream come true.

DOWNTON ABBEY THE ULTIMATE LEGACY COLLECTION:
A treasure for fans, now yours to cherish forever. This exclusive Blu-ray set is housed within an elegant 52-page book featuring a special foreword by creator, writer, and producer Julian Fellowes behind-the-scenes photos, costume and set design sketches, and more, plus 24 discs that include all 3 films, 6 TV seasons, and over 13 hours of bonus content.

The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.


 
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE features delightfully satisfying conclusions for fan favorite characters and magnificent performances from familiar faces including returning cast members Hugh Bonneville (Paddington), Jim Carter (Shakespeare in Love), Michelle Dockery (The Gentlemen), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Elizabeth McGovern (Ordinary People), and Penelope Wilton (Shaun of the Dead). Distinguished Downton Abbey creatives, Director/Producer Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”, “The Gilded Age”), Writer Simon Curtis (Downton Abbey: A New Age), and Producers Gareth Neame (“Downton Abbey”, “The Gilded Age”) and Liz Trubridge (“Downton Abbey”, Downton Abbey) reunite to seal the legacy of the Crawley estate in this extraordinary sendoff.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES AVAILABLE WHEN YOU BUY AT PARTICIPATING DIGITAL RETAILERS:

  • Changing Times – Cast and filmmakers discuss how the changing times of the era helped lay the groundwork for the characters’ happy endings while providing audiences with the optimism that they will continue on successfully into the modern world.
  • Society Season – DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE takes audiences along as the Crawleys participate in the London season, a traditional period of prestigious events in British high society. Here, the cast and filmmakers explore the details of how these events come together throughout the film.
    • Lady Petersfield’s Ball
    • Ascot Race
    • The County Show
  • Authentic to the Core – The cast, filmmakers, and historical advisor Alastair Bruce reveal the work and details that went into bringing historical authenticity to the film.
  • A Farewell to Fans – The cast and filmmakers share heartfelt messages expressing their immense gratitude for the fans’ unwavering support and love for the franchise.
  • DOWNTON ABBEY Celebrates THE GRAND FINALE – Hugh Bonneville invites the entire cast of DOWNTON ABBEY to a high-tea celebration of their global hit franchise. The beloved stars share stories, confessions, and music as they bring their DOWNTON journey to a close with a toast to the third and final film, including a world-exclusive scene.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Actress Elizabeth McGovern

Giveaway Time! ✨

Because my love for Downton Abbey runs as deep as Carson’s devotion to the Crawleys, I’m thrilled to share something special with you all. I’m giving away two digital codes for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale to two lucky fans of the franchise!

This is my little way of saying thank you to fellow Downton devotees who have joined me in swooning, laughing, and crying over the years. Whether you’ve been watching since the pilot aired or you just recently fell in love with the Crawleys’ world of duty and decadence, this giveaway is for you.

So, grab your pearls and prepare for one last waltz through the hallowed halls of Downton. It’s truly a finale for the ages — and I can’t wait to share it with you!

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So enter now, raise a glass and let’s toast to 15 years of unforgettable Downton Abbey magic. Good-luck!