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Welcome back to Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
We’re in the middle of the holiday season, so the park is pretty busy! We’ve been to Very Merriest After Hours, tried new food, and have seen new merchandise. We like to keep y0u updated with what’s going on, so let’s see what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
It’s time for the holidays in Disney World! Are you ready to try MORE festive treats?
It’s the Christmas season!
The 2021 Festival of the Holidays recently debuted in EPCOT, and you can also try lots of new and returning holiday treats around the World Showcase. We found two holiday treats at a favorite spot in France, and we wouldn’t blame you for getting both of them, even if you just wanted some REALLY pretty photos.
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
Things with the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to change and develop over the past several months.
Orlando International Airport
More recently, a new variant was discovered, which has led to travel restrictions and more. Now, the World Health Organization has some specific travel advice in light of this new variant.
Disneyland is hosting a limited number of after-hours events this holiday season called Disney Merriest Nites! The holiday party only spans a few evenings this year, with the remaining events taking place November 30th, December 7th, and December 9th.
It’s the holiday season at Disneyland!
One of the many hallmarks of a Disney after-hours event are the limited-edition, exclusive menu items available across the park, and Merriest Nites has a wide variety of items to try!
If you’re planning to visit Disney World next year, there are quite a few things you’ll want to keep in mind — like hotel reservations, Park Pass reservations, dining reservations, and more.
Cinderella Castle
Another thing you’ll want to look at are those park hours. Operating hours can vary by theme park and by day. So, if you’ll only be visiting 1 park per day (a.k.a. you don’t have park hopper tickets) you’ll want to make sure you’re not visiting a park on a day when it might be closing extra early. We already saw one day in early 2022 on which guests might want to skip going to Magic Kingdom, and now we’ve got another important update!
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing and we’ve been bringing you along as we explore all the new (and returning) eats and drinks, entertainment, and more!
Festival of the Holidays
So, whether you want to taste your way around the entirety of World Showcase, or you want to save room for only the best, we’ve got you covered. But, it’s not just the holiday kitchen booths that are home to some sweet treats and drinks, there are also a few select EXTRA locations that are serving up a specialty dish. And, today we’re headed into the France Pavilion to check out what they’re baking up in Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie!
50’s Prime Time Cafe is a table-service restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that’ll make you feel like you’re in a quintessential 1950’s home, complete with strict rules about manners at the dinner table and black-and-white televisions playing classic shows!
50’s Prime Time Cafe
The restaurant is home to several iconic items including the signature peanut butter and jelly milkshake! But, one of our favorite dishes has been missing in action for a while. We’re happy to announce that recently a longtime fan-favorite dish (seriously, this one is LEGENDARY) returned to this whimsical restaurant!
We’ve noticed crowds picking up in Disney World lately as people head to the parks for the holiday season.
Magic Kingdom Crowds
Among the hundreds of guests inside the parks, you might even spot some familiar faces! We’ve seen celebrities in Disney World, whether they’re just visiting with friends and family or there to film a commercial or special. Recently, we saw a few celebs over in EPCOT for some filming. And today there are more big names in the parks! If you’re in the Magic Kingdom today, keep an eye out for a couple of celebrities nearby. [Read more…]
The holiday season also means holiday savings on Disney merchandise!
Time to go shopping!
We saw a ton of awesome Black Friday deals, like on Amazon and to see Disney on Broadway. There were also some great Cyber Monday deals, and now, one site is EXTENDING their deals through today only!
There is a variety of nighttime entertainment you can enjoy throughout Disney World.
Fireworks in Magic Kingdom
You can see Disney Enchantment in Magic Kingdom, Harmonious in EPCOT, the Tree of Life Awakenings in Animal Kingdom, the Beacons of Magic in all 4 parks, and more. And today, we noticed something odd about the nighttime shows in Hollywood Studios next month.
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