On Wednesday, October 14, a brand new pop-up merchandise location opened at Epcot. This one is specifically for Annual Passholders. This is the first of its kind, but if it proves to be popular it probably will not be the last. I was invited to get a sneak peek before it opened for the first time. There is something inside ...
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Changes That We Hope That Walt Disney World Keeps Around
When Walt Disney World reopened back in July, there were a lot of changes to keep people safe. Some of these changes aren’t popular but necessary, such as face coverings and no Park Hopping. Most of us look forward to the day when we can put these things behind us. Other changes, though, have not been all that bad. Here ...
Read More »Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Walt Disney World as Soon as You Can Do It Safely, Fall 2020 Edition
Fall has always meant Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World. While the party is not taking place this year because of COVID-19, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t consider making a last minute trip. Remember to check with your state to see if there are any regulations that you will have to follow once you return home. Instead ...
Read More »SeaWorld Spooktacular Has Started
For years SeaWorld Orlando has offered another not-so-scary event for the Halloween season. It’s known as SeaWorld Spooktacular. It is not nearly as grand as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but it’s still a lot of fun for the little ones. As a SeaWorld Annual Passholder, I decided to visit on September 19, which was the first day. I’ve been many ...
Read More »Fall Has Arrived at the Magic Kingdom!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is not taking place in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that there is no fall fun this year. The season has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. Like many things, the celebration is scaled back, but there is plenty of spooky magic to be found. On September 15, I was invited to attend a morning media ...
Read More »What Capacity Looks Like at Epcot
Since Walt Disney World reopened back in July we have enjoyed low crowds and short wait times. I’m a local Annual Passholder, and I’ve been back at the parks quite a bit. I’ve noticed a difference in the crowd levels between the weekdays and the weekends. There was something that we hadn’t hit yet, though, and that was a holiday ...
Read More »The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Is Now Available
When Walt Disney World closed back in March, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival was just over two weeks old. The park reopened on July 15. The same day the Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opened. It includes some elements of the Flower & Garden Festival, and up until now the merchandise was all from the ...
Read More »Disney’s Animal Kingdom on the Weekends
Since Walt Disney World reopened I’ve been spending a lot of time in the parks, more than I usually do during the summer. I’ve been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom several times, but it has always been on a weekday. On Sunday, August 30, I was able to get a last minute Disney Park Pass Reservation for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I ...
Read More »Media Preview of the Second Part of the Taste of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival was just over two weeks old when Walt Disney World shut down in March. When Epcot reopened four months later, we were treated to a new festival concept. It is called the Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. A full festival just isn’t possible right now, so we are instead seeing ...
Read More »Visiting Walt Disney World Solo During the Pandemic
I am lucky enough to live close to Walt Disney World. I’m an Annual Passholder, and before the closure I would hit the theme parks solo all the time. As much as I like visiting with my family and friends, it’s nice to be in control of my time and do what I want. Once Walt Disney World reopened, I ...
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