FAO Schwarz is the oldest toy store in the United States, first opening its doors in 1862 in Baltimore before moving to New York City, where it has moved between several locations...
Even the best planned run can create a disaster for Clark Griswold! "Look out Clark, there's a dumpster ahead!" Clark takes a flying leap as the cardboard Santa looks on...
Inspired by the "Haunted Mansion" at Disneyland, this detailed jack-o-lantern festooned Victorian mansion hides some spooky adventures for those who enter. Made of RESIN, hand-painted. Introduced January 2021 Lighted Buildings...
The Cotswolds is a beautiful rural area west and south of London filled with rolling hills and quaint architecture. The greengrocer is a British and Australian term used to describe...
Every good Who in Whoville buys his stockings to hang in front of the fireplace from the Whoville Stocking Store, guaranteed to stretch to fill with lots of good things...
A New York City German Restaurant, located near Union Station in the East Village, that, at the turn of the 20th century, was the place to eat, drink good German...
Nutcrackers date back to at least the 17th century when they first were made in Germany. Many were carved to resemble a soldier, or a king. Introduced January 2021 Designed...
The focal point of this church is the beautiful turquoise rose window celebrating the 45th anniversary of Department 56's first village. It all started in 1976 with the introduction of...
This Main Street outfitters cannot be mistaken with the ten gallon hat sign and bright red boots featured on the front of the building, and the Western styled wreaths on...
With a colorful "stone" pizza oven out front, The North Pole Pizza will be to "go to" place for all the elves. Lots of details, including a colorful flag with...
When we think of the horror icon, Elvira, we know that her house has to be the spookiest! Decked out with bats and autumn leaves, this horror mansion is lighted...
Every great team needs a base of operations! When they first got their business up and running, the Ghostbusters set up shop in an abandoned firehouse. This firehouse makes a perfect...
The Boathouse is the starting point for all first year student to travel to Hogwarts. The architecture fits in with the Great Hall and the Astronomy Tower. Introduced January 2021...
Every little girl dreams of taking dance lessons and starring in the Christmas classic, "The Nutcracker." This year Minnie Mouse has landed the coveted roll of Clara and is ready...
The 2021 tribute for "Christmas Lane" is the Peanuts gang! This over-decorated house features cutouts of Charlie, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang along with Snoopy's over-decorated dog house,...
Santa needs a special shop to make and stuff his famous Disney plush toys! A giant Mickey plush toy oversees the operation where elves cheerfully sew millions of Mickey, Minnie,...
After hosting the over-decorated house contest for 18 years, this year "Christmas Lane" will feature a beautiful gate announcing this special sub-divison. It will proudly stand at the entrance of...
Gingerbread is one of Santa's favorite cookie flavors and both he and Mrs. Claus love to visit the "Gingerbread Windmill" with its rotating cookie blades and decorative trim that looks...
Honeydukes is a popular sweets shop located in Hogsmeade that is usually crowded with Hogwarts students and sometimes with the professors of Hogwarts. The shop is filled with many different kinds...
One of the most exciting things about the wizarding world is Quidditch. As the main sport, Quidditch combines all of the exciting things about Muggle sports but then throws in...
What can be more spooky than a haunted swamp? In our swamp, we find the "Haunted Swamp Shanty," a houseboat that has run aground and neglected for a long time....
Our "Engine Company 31" was inspired by a fire station built in New York City in 1895. At the time, fire stations were such as important part of every city...
From Dickens' most popular story, "A Christmas Carol", the Spirit of Christmas Present appears to Ebenezer dressed in a green velvet robe. Together they travel through the city seeing the...
Another trailer has pulled into "Christmas Court", the most sought after trailer court in town! Lot 60 is occupied by a snappy red trailer belonging to the Cardinal Lady. These...
Introduced in 1955 when the Mickey Mouse Club first aired, the popular Mickey Mouse Ears Hat was designed by "Roy" Williams, an adult mouseketeer on the series. It is now...
The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert and built in 1913. It is a neo-Gothic style and stands 60 stories tall and for over...
Customers can enter this business to buy a mysterious crystal. Some bring good luck, others can cast a spell. The piece is another circular building with a witch hat roof...
It's time for the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! And the whole Peanuts gang is dressed and ready to trick-or-treat at Charlie Brown's House which is decorated for the season with...