food IS a theme park
Hello DFB friends! We’re back with another what’s new in Disney Springs!
Disney Springs
We strolled around the shopping and dining district to see the latest updates in food, construction, and merchandise, so let’s go!
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and we’re pretty used to seeing crowds at Disney World, even at the park’s current 35% capacity. And Disney previously told us that Thanksgiving week was almost 100% booked at that capacity.
Magic Kingdom
So when we went to the parks this morning, we expected to see a lot of people, just like we’ve been seeing in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Instead, we were quite surprised by the LACK of crowds in the parks. Let’s take a look at exactly what we’re experiencing today!
We are just DAYS away from the start of the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and we could not be more excited to taste ALL the delicious things!
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays sign
We’ve already seen quite a few of the booths up around the park, as well as a Festival of the Holidays themed guide map, and a Festival sign. But, as we walked around the park today, we also noticed that the first signs of the NEW Olaf scavenger hunt are also starting to make an appearance!
We’re just a couple days away from Thanksgiving which means the holidays are in full swing!
Holiday Decorations
While we’ve seen festive decor, holiday merchandise, and jolly entertainment all over Disney World, we may have found one of the best holiday clothing collections yet. And it features Mickey Mouse himself!
Thinking of heading to Orlando for Thanksgiving or the holiday season?
Magic Kingdom
You may be thinking that the parks will be totally empty given the global pandemic and recommendations that some states have made to limit non-essential travel, but Disney has reported that Thanksgiving week capacity is almost at 100% and now Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has also indicated that, despite travel warnings, people are still traveling to Orlando.
EPCOT is known to host some incredible (and super delicious) festivals!
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays sign
The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival may have ended on November 22nd, but we’re already getting excited for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which will be starting up in just a few days! And, it looks like Disney is really getting ready for the holidays to take over, as we just spotted some Festival of the Holidays booths up in EPCOT!
Oh, what fun it is to be in Disney World right now! While the parks have received a magical makeover, the Disney Resorts are also joining in the festivities with their own treats and decorations for guests to enjoy.
Trattoria Al Forno
And, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas has gone all out with gorgeous garlands and trees, as well as the HUGE Holiday Macaroon! Now, the BoardWalk is mixing up something sweet and boozy to celebrate Christmastime with a brand new drink over at the Trattoria al Forno!
Here at DFB, we’re all for the holidays.
Christmas on Main Street
That’s why we visited the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival in Kissimmee, just south of Disney World! This holiday event offers festive snacks, crafts, live music, a Santa meet-and-greet, and some gators!
We just took a walk around Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas!
Tree at BoardWalk
And we noticed some new things, so are you ready for some updates? Here we go!
We’re excited to share a new DFB video coming at you with ALL the news you may have missed!
Santa and Mrs. Claus in Disney Springs
We’ve got updates about the holidays, news about upcoming projects coming to the parks, select restaurant reopenings, and everything you need to know now that Park Hopping is coming back!
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