food IS a theme park
SO many things have returned to Disney World over the past several months, like entertainment, dining options, and traditional character meet and greets.
Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue
A lot of restaurants have reopened, like Flying Fish, Jiko, ‘Ohana, and more. But, we have still been waiting on a select few dining options that remain closed. We found out a while back that a very popular dining option would be returning this summer, and now, it’s finally open again!
From now until Sunday, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with some exciting holiday announcements, and of course limited time merchandise and food!
Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs!
We’ve already spotted the return of the Gold Holiday Popcorn Bucket in Disney Springs, and now we’re trying a limited time coffee from Joffrey’s in Disney Springs, too!
It may only be June, but that’s not stopping Disney from getting into the holiday spirit!
Christmastime in Disney Springs
We recently got a ton of news about holiday offerings that would be returning to Disney soon, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom and the International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT! From now until the end of the weekend, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays with big announcements and limited time treats and merch in the parks, and today, we found one of those items!
UPDATE: The Top of the World Lounge has reopened as Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair. You can read our full review and go inside the lounge with us here!
Disney Vacation Club Members receive all kinds of perks and benefits.
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Between exclusive merchandise, discounts on dining and hotels, ride previews, and special events — there’s a lot that comes with being a DVC Member! Some of those perks are members-only lounges located in various places throughout the property, and now we know exactly WHEN one lounge is reopening!
When it comes to the end of a long park day, it’s important to know just exactly where you’re going to rest your head.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe-level resort that many guests love for its gorgeous And now, there’s a brand new spot to choose from because the new Disney Vacation Club Villas and Resort Studios at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are officially open!
There are plenty of unique dining spots at Disney World.
House of Blues
But if you’re a fan of music, you might just find yourself dining at House of Blues in Disney Springs. Sure, it IS a chain restaurant, but it’s a chain restaurant with loads of atmosphere and live music in the evenings, and sometimes that’s all you want. So we revisited House of Blues for the first time in a while to see if the food is as rockin’ as the music.
If you’re already thinking about Christmas and the holiday season in Disney World, you’re not alone! 🎄
Christmas Tree at the Grand Floridian
We had been patiently waiting for Disney to announce what we can expect from the holiday season this year, since 2021 brought us Disney’s Merriest After Hours event instead of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but we now know that the Christmas party is returning, so let’s take a look at what else has been confirmed to return to Disney World this holiday season!
At Disney World, things are constantly changing.
Chefs De France
That’s true even in Disney World restaurants. New foods are always appearing, special snacks pop up for holidays and other occasions, and even menus sometimes get a complete overhaul. Today, we’ve got some menu changes to share with you at an EPCOT restaurant.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming BACK to Disney World this year!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
We just found out that the party will be returning for the first time since 2019, and there are so many things coming back with the event, like the fireworks show, the stage show, the parade, and more. We also got a look at the dates and the price range for the party, but now, we have a FULL LIST of the prices for each night of the party!
If you’re a fan of EPCOT festivals, we’ve got some BIG festival news today!
Festival of the Holidays
It might be June but Disney is already looking toward the holiday season, and today they announced the dates of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays! Now close your eyes and imagine the holidays in Disney World. You may think of the Candlelight Processional or Santa Claus, but some of us think of something specific — COOKIES! And what’s an EPCOT festival without cookies?
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