food IS a theme park
We talk about Disney World A LOT because we’re there nearly every single day.
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Sure, there are a LOT of things to do in Disney World, but if you ever do plan on venturing away from the resort, you’ll find even MORE things to do in the Orlando area. One of those things is happening soon, and it’s a food and beverage tasting event that helps support charity. Food AND helping a charity? Of course, we’re in!
There’s so much to do in Orlando during the holiday season — at Disney World alone, there are gingerbread displays, holiday snacks, a Christmas Tree Stroll, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
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But you should make room in your holiday itinerary for something else in the area, too — the Give Kids The World’s Night of A Million Lights
Okay, so y’all know how much we love Gideon’s Bakehouse. We can’t get enough of those cookies and cake slices!
Gideon’s Bakehouse Orlando East End location
In fact, we loved Gideon’s cookies long before a location opened in Disney Springs, back when we could get the cookies at the original Orlando location (and at Polite Pig for a while). So when we tell you to drop everything to go get a special cookie, you know we mean it! And today is that day!
Did you know that Disney World chefs have been participating in an annual benefit for 8 YEARS??
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The Edible Orlando Field to Feast Dinner is coming back for the eighth time, and Disney World chefs are giving back to the community through food. Ticket holders can enjoy local foods sourced by these chefs and there will also be wine, beer, and cocktail pairings by Master Sommelier George Miliotes (of Wine Bar George). Find out how YOU can participate right here!
Disney is no stranger to working with charities.
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The company has long been a supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and even has a non-profit resort called Give Kids The World Village, that provides cost-free Disney World vacations for kids battling critical illnesses, as well as their families. With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a teddy bear is going on a trip with a few of these kids to spread the word about children battling cancer.
Thought the Figment popcorn bucket saga was over? THINK AGAIN!
Figment is traveling around World Showcase with us!
A quick recap if you aren’t aware of this purple dragon’s quest for world domination: as part of the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, a Figment popcorn bucket was released which drew in MULTI-HOUR waits. The lines continued in the days that followed, until our purple dragon SOLD OUT (for the moment anyway). He inspired an epic cake creation and a “bad artwork sketch” with proceeds going to charity. Now, he’s coming to you in the form of more merchandise meant to do good!
Throughout the month of June, the Disney Parks have been celebrating Pride Month!
Pride Month Cake from EPCOT.
We’ve seen a ton of Pride merchandise, as well as a lot of great Pride snacks at both Disney World and Disneyland. But one Downtown Disney ice cream shop has plans to celebrate Global Pride Day by giving back to local communities.
Okay, you’ve got the Baby Yoda streetwear collection, a Baby Yoda plush, and a Baby Yoda spirit jersey. But, do you have a Baby Yoda pram that ACTUALLY FLOATS?!
Baby Yoda
Yes. You read that right. There’s an actual floating pram with Baby Yoda and you’ve GOT to check it out. But, we should warn you — you’ll need OVER $3,000(!!!) to get it. We’re not kidding.
It’s been 10 loooong months, but a non-profit near Disney World is officially open again.
Give Kids The World
Following an extended closure, Give Kids The World Village has reopened its altruistic doors, and they are ready to share the magic with families who need it.
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