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The Holiday Season has arrived at Icon Park!

The Holiday Season has arrived at Icon Park!

ICON Park’s 2021 Holiday Offerings: Santa, Deck the Seas, & More!

December 1, 2021

The Holidays have arrived at ICON Park! Yesterday we were invited to check out all the offerings from decorated attractions, fun food, and meeting Old St. Nick himself. Read on for all the details of these limited time offerings….

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In Things to Do Tags I Drive, Holiday, Attractions, ICON Park
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EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll

Our 2021 EPCOT Cookie Stroll Review: A Look Back at the Festival of the Holidays!

November 29, 2021

The holidays are officially here! We love visiting the parks during this season and one of our favorites to see is Epcot for the International Festival of the Holidays. With festive decor, cultural entertainment, and lots of holiday goodies this festival always put us in the holiday spirit. A fun activity during this time is the Holiday Cookie Stroll. Read on to learn more about this fun tradition…

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In Foods & Drinks, Parks Tags Epcot, Festival, Holiday
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Magic Kingdom Christmas

Visiting Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day: 5 Lessons Learned from the Busiest Day of the Year

December 30, 2019

Christmas is magical. Disney is magical. So if you put the two together you should end up with something extra magical, right? But on the other hand we have heard Christmas Day can be one of the busiest days of the year, where the park can hit max capacity and close. Since this was our first holiday season in Orlando we decided now was a good a time as any to find out what it is really like to visit Walt Disney World on Christmas day. Read on to hear about our experience and some lessons learned for future Christmas Day adventurers.

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In Parks, Special Experience Tags Christmas, Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Holiday
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Mickey's Halloween Party

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Ultimate Tips for Candy, Rides & Shows!

October 14, 2019

Once again it is that spooky season at the parks, and it is time for another Disney Friends Blog Hop! Being October, what is more appropriate theme than Halloween? We will be discussing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (if you are looking for a great overview of the party in general make sure to start with our article from last year first: “10 Tips for Adults to Enjoy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.”) While every year many people report on what is new at the party, this year we wanted to dig in a little further… We were able to attend the party quite a few times and do some experimenting on different aspects of the party. Curious to learn more on what we discovered? Read on, if you dare… (then check out the end of this article for other fun Disney Halloween articles!)

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In Parks, Special Experience Tags Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Candy, Party, Halloween, Holiday
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Valentine's Day Stuff at Disney Store.

Remembering When: Our FREE Valentine's Day Fun at the Disney Store

February 15, 2019

Even though we love celebrating love and everyday life, we actually aren’t that big into Valentine’s Day. We typically will get cards for each other and then perhaps go out, or more than likely cook a dinner at home together, nothing too big. This year we heard that our local Disney Store was doing a holiday event especially for Disney loving pairs. We figured this free event could be a fun activity to do together. We decided to round out the budget friendly evening with a dinner deal at Qdoba first. Every Valentine’s Day they run a “Qdoba For a Kiss” promo where a smooch gets you a buy-one-get-one entree (Yum!). We enjoyed our burrito bowls and then headed off to the mall for some Disney fun…

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In Shopping Tags Disney Store, Valentine's Day, Holiday
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Our narrator for the evening was actor Alfonso Riberio.

Our narrator for the evening was actor Alfonso Riberio.

Epcot's Candlelight Processional Dining Package: Our San Angel Inn Review & What to Expect

December 28, 2018

Every year as part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, the American Gardens Theater hosts the traditional Candlelight Processional. On select nights, this hour long performance includes the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, a 50 piece orchestra, and a full choir. This is a free event for anyone with park entrance, however the standby lines can get crazy long. This year we decided to book the Candlelight Processional Dining Package to avoid lines and get reserved seating to the show. Keep on reading for a review of our experience and our thoughts on if the package purchase was a good value.

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In Parks, Foods & Drinks, Special Experience Tags Christmas, Epcot, Dinner, Holiday, Show, Dining Package
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Our Favorite Reasons to Love Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (Plus 10 Timeless Tips!)

December 13, 2018

When we traveled to Walt Disney World a couple of years ago during the holiday season we had such a fantastic time that we decided to plan to visit again this year! One of the highlights for us during this time is attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP). This is a an after hours special event (just like Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party), and while a party like this may sound like it’s just for kids, we actually think it’s an even better event for adults with later hours (and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!). So read on for our reasons MVMCP is a must do (and a few planning tips!).

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In Parks Tags Walt Disney World, Christmas, Magic Kingdom, Party, Holiday
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Animated photo of a gift.

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

15 Christmas Gift Ideas for Adult Disney Fans (from our 2018 Holiday Guide!)

November 21, 2018

Looking for the perfect gift for an adult loving Disney fan in your life? We searched high and low for a variety of ideas (and price points) and have curated this ultimate shopping list.

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In Shopping Tags Gifts, Holiday
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