food IS a theme park
Deciding where to eat in EPCOT can be daunting!
Spaceship Earth
There are SO many quick service and table service restaurants to choose from, not to mention the food booths that are spread throughout the park for most of the year. But here at DFB, we’ve been to all the restaurants, and we like to revisit them frequently to see if they’re worth recommending for your vacation. That’s why I’m taking you along with me to dine in the Mexico Pavilion!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a very special after hours event that happens each year.
Snoap almost always makes us emotional
Between the snoap (that’s snow+soap) falling on Main Street, U.S.A., the holly jolly atmosphere, ride overlays, exciting entertainment, the iconic parade, and fireworks, there are a lot of moments that can make you emotional. While we were definitely feeling the emotions throughout the night, there was something we stumbled upon that genuinely made us burst into happy tears.
Bet you didn’t know the Mandalorian celebrates Jollywood Nights with Grogu in Batuu! That’s right. This Hollywood Studios holiday event had it ALL — festive characters, food, music, dancing, and even some fun surprises in Galaxy’s Edge.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Speaking of surprises in Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve got a secret to share! For all the Jollywood Nights guests 21+ who are looking for a drink during the party, we’re here with a hot tip. Do NOT waste your time standing in a long line for drinks — go HERE instead!
When you’re planning out your stay at Walt Disney World, you really only have a couple of options when it comes to the hotels on the property.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Specifically you’ve got Value, Moderate, and Deluxe resort hotels. But when you look at all of the new options, it starts to seem that you’ve really only got one — Deluxe hotels. Now, that got us thinking about this trend of no new Moderate or Value resorts in Disney World, so we reached out to you to get your thoughts. Well, we asked and you delivered!
Tickets are up to $219 per person for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. Snacks around the parks cost more than they did last year. Hotels prices hit a peak around the holiday season. It’s not cheap to visit Disney World between November and December.
Party map!
But, come on, it’s one of the most magical times of year to visit Disney World; we can’t blame you for considering a trip to Florida this year. There are festive Christmas trees. Gingerbread displays. Holiday entertainment. It’s a great time! Should you splurge on a trip and go to Disney World for the holidays? We can’t answer that question for you. Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth it this year? Well, we visit the party every single year, so we can share what we know about the party this year to help you decide.
If there’s one thing that Disneyland Park does right, it’s gotta be the food!
Don’t sleep on this snack!
And with over 130 spots to grab your favorite eats and drinks, you can choose just about anything under the sun. Well…that’s not quite true. If you’ve got a craving for sushi, well, you won’t find it in the park. So let’s talk about where you can satisfy your craving for sushi if you’re in the Disneyland area!
We’re ushering in the holiday season at Disney World the best way we know how — at exclusive parties, of course!
Disney Jollywood Nights (2023)
This year’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios runs from November 9th through December 21st. We visited the very first night, taking in all the sights, sounds, smells, and MORE that the special event has to offer — and right now, we’re checking out all the special photo ops throughout the event!
The holiday season is always so much fun. In Disney World, we get to celebrate with all the great decorations and HUGE Christmas trees. Then there are, of course, the snacks! Plus, we get to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
It’s HERE!
However, the holiday season also brings fun new merchandise to stores in Disney World AND The Disney Store online, as well as a lot of discounts and sales. Well, now, The Disney Store is teasing something new, but we have NO IDEA what the announcement means (leave it to Disney to be cryptic, right?). So please — help us decode it!
Alright, Disney fam, we need to talk.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
So you know how you get that “magical” thrill when you’re gliding through one of your favorite Disney World attractions, the music swells, you’re totally immersed in the story, and you feel in it? Well, as excited as we are in that moment, there are rules we have to follow (can’t be going all crazy like). And on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, there is at least one rule every Cast Member is low-key begging you to keep in mind!
The first night of Jollywood Nights is here — the holiday season can officially begin!
Jollywood Nights 2024 — ©Disney
We’re here at the first night of the party to show you exactly what everything is like so you can prepare for your visit (INSERT LINK). While there’s so much to experience during this after hours event, the entertainment and special shows you can’t see any other time is certainly a highlight. Come check it out with us!
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