All the Disneyland Resort is a Stage: Live Music

Concluding our series on live performances at the Disneyland Resort, today we're featuring the talented musicians who bring the parks to life through their tunes. Parade routes and theatrical venues aren't the only places where Disneyland Resort guests encounter live entertainment – the parks are filled with many energetic and talented performers!

At Disneyland park, the Disneyland Band, the Dapper Dans and the Refreshment Corner Piano Player all perform on Main Street, U.S.A. The gifted musicians of the All American College Band appear on Main Street, U.S.A. during the summer. Throughout the day in New Orleans Square, toe-tapping shows star the rowdy Bootstrappers, the lively Jambalaya Jazz Band and the mellow Royal Street Bachelors. And don't miss the Pearly Band in Fantasyland and in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle!

At Disney California Adventure park, Buena Vista Street comes alive with the Red Car Trolley News Boys and the swinging jazz combo Five & Dime. Green Army Men from "Toy Story" patrol the park with "Operation: Playtime!" and draw in new recruits with their upbeat percussion. And "DJ's Dance 'n' Drive" is a spontaneous street party in Cars Land, designed to get everyone dancing with the vehicular music maker DJ.

Which is your favorite live musical group at the Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments!

HGTV’s ‘Property Brothers’ Visit Walt Disney World Resort

HGTV's "Property Brothers," Drew and Jonathan Scott enjoyed a little brotherly love time at Walt Disney World Resort this week. The brother's first stop was at Magic Kingdom Park to try Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for a non-stop laughing, fun-filled good time!

A World Showcase of Unforgettable Shopping at Epcot – Italy Pavilion

My shopping adventure around World Showcase at Epcot is now past the halfway point. You may recall I've been highlighting the unique shops and products found throughout each pavilion. This month, I fell in love with the graceful beauty of Italy Pavilion.

At the entrance to Italy Pavilion stands a replica of St. Mark's campanile (or bell tower) and a recreation of Doge's Palace. It's an iconic sight from across World Showcase lagoon that immediately transports you to Venice. The back of the pavilion is home to several delicious dining options, including Via Napoli and Tutto Italia Ristorante, among others. The statue of Neptune is a popular spot for group photos (I have many from my visits to the pavilion). I also love the Carretto Siciliano that was previously discussed on the Disney Parks Blog in 2011.

The shops of Italy Pavilion include Il Bel Cristallo that's home to exquisite Italian wares including Murano glass, jewelry, chic handbags, clothing and accessories. This shop also carries fragrances by Fendi, Prada, Acqua di Parma, Bvlgari and Valentino.

In La Bottega Italiana, guests will find cookware, decorative items, Italian foodstuffs and apparel. The wine shop – Enoteca Castello – located next door offers an incredible select of Italian wines and spirits.

In addition to other World Showcase Pavilions, these shops have a variety of Italian products. There are some items created especially for Italy Pavilion including apparel (the "That's Amore" shirt with Mickey and Minnie Mouse is adorable) and drinkware. There was also a recent line of products inspired by Walt Disney's "Pinocchio."

I love getting chocolate from this pavilion that's sold either individually or as gift sets. My other favorite items are found in La Gemma Elegante. This shop is adjacent to Il Bel Cristallo and carries dazzling, handmade Venetian masks.

You may be able to order select items from this pavilion using the free Shop Disney Parks mobile app. To download, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Shop.

Take a look at several other products I found during my visit. Ciao!