Disney Halloween Treats

Disney during Halloween seems to be loads of fun, especially because the parks seem to bring on a new set up. The most delicious of these changes is seen in the food that Disney creates for the occasion. Below there is a link to an article I found which shows pictures of the festive snacks that are presented. They seem to eloquently match the spooky time of the year, yet the look delicious! They also might give some good ideas for some home baking during the Halloween season.

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