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EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts Outdoor View

What’s new at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts in 2023

January 15, 2023

If we had to choose our favorite Epcot festival, it would be the International Festival of the Arts (presented by AT&T). While all of the festivals have food, this one has food that looks beautiful. There are so many opportunities to interactive with art and it is the best way to buy a memorable piece for your home. This week we were invited by Disney Parks to a Media Event to get a sneak peek at new additions to this year’s event. Let’s dive in and explore all the fun new artful offerings…

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In Parks Tags Epcot, Festival, Walt Disney World
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EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll

Completing the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll

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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All New Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion at Epcot

All New Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion at Epcot

September 19, 2021

As Walt Disney once said, " Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It is something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing and adding to." With many new park updates announcements some get us more excited that others and we have been anxiously anticipating a new addition to the World Showcase at Epcot. The France pavilion is one of our faves and we love the movie Ratatouille, so we thought this development would be a great addition. This week we were offered the opportunity to preview this new area early with an Annual Pass Preview reservation. Read on for all the details of the new area…

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In Parks Tags Walt Disney World, Epcot, France, Remy, Snacks, Annual Passholder, Preview
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A ride in a theme park.

A ride in a theme park. (Photo by Polina Sushko on Unsplash)

7 Tips for a Successful Theme Park Visit

March 24, 2021

If you enjoy traveling and immersing yourself in different cultures, you probably like a bit of adventure as well. Some of the most common tourist attraction spots are undoubtedly theme parks. However, although visiting a theme park is a pretty straightforward process, there could still be some complications and trouble along the way. If you wish to experience a successful theme park visit, we've gathered some tips that could be very useful.

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In Parks Tags Orlando/Florida
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Epcot Food and Wine

A Mini Review of a Mini Festival: 2020 Epcot International Food & Wine

August 26, 2020

One big event that draws crowd every fall is the Food and Wine Festival. This year marks the 25th year of this special event, but with 2020 being the year of change we knew this year’s festival may look a little different. While there is still a festival planned this year it is scaled back from previous versions and being called Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. So come along as we explore what a “mini festival” at Epcot is like…

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In Parks, Foods & Drinks Tags Walt Disney World, Epcot, Festival
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Welcome to Cars Land. (Credit: Disney)

Welcome to Cars Land. (Credit: Disney)

A Trip Down Route 66 at Cars Land in Disney's California Adventure

August 21, 2020

(GUEST POST BY: Magical Adventure Co.)

As one of the first movie franchise themed lands at a Disney Park (think Pandora, Galaxy’s Edge, and Toy Story Land), Cars Land has been wowing guests ever since its opening in 2012 and has continued to marvel guests with its charm and immersiveness to this day. Over the past 8 years our team at Magical Adventure Co. has visited this spot numerous times, and we love everything that it has to offer. So come along for a ride as we share with you all that this land has to offer…

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In Parks Tags Disneyland, Cars Land, California
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.

Walt Disney World After COVID Reopening Part 1: Visiting the Parks

July 10, 2020

With the parks closed for the last few months we have been anxiously awaiting to see what they would be like once open again. Well yesterday we were fortunate to get that chance as we attended an Annual Passholder preview day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Honestly leading up to this visit we have had so many thoughts in our head. While we weren’t concerned about Disney properly handling safety we did wonder:

  • Can we last in a park, in the heat with a mask?

  • What will crowds be like? Will they comply with rules?

  • Will Disney still feel magical?

  • At the end of the day is paying for a ticket to Disney still worth it?

Read on for a full review of our park experience including plenty of info on new safety measures and changes…

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In Parks Tags Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom
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Pizzafari Animal Kingdom Park

Animal Kingdom Dining Review: Pizzafari Family Style Dinner

June 20, 2020

While we find Disney’s Animal Kingdom to have some of the best dining options in the parks (like Tiffin’s!), on our last visit we decided to try something a little different: a pizza joint. Pizzafari is located in Discovery Isle and offers a dinner option that is a cross between quick service and table service. We were in the mood for carbs and the price seemed reasonable so we ventured over to try out this spot. Read on for a full review of the Family-Style Dining offering…

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In Foods & Drinks, Parks Tags Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom, Dining Review, Dinner
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