Recently my daughter and I headed across the country to spend a few days at the Disneyland Resort. It was our first trip back since the Parks reopened, and I decided that I wanted to do something special while we were there. We had three full days planned in the theme parks, but our trip was a week long, so ...
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Our Disney Genie+ Experience at Disneyland
Since its rollout in October at Walt Disney World, there have been too many complaints about Disney Genie+ to count. Guests are upset about having to pay for a service that used to be free, and for many of them, the perks don’t outweigh the cost. The same isn’t quite as true at Disneyland in California. Disney Genie+ became available ...
Read More »A Preview of Four Flamingos A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen
A brand new Orlando area restaurant, Four Flamingos, is opening to the public on December 3 at 5:00 p.m. I was invited to a preview to learn more about the new eatery and taste some of the food. Four Flamingos is the creation of Celebrity Chef and author Richard Blais of ‘Top Chef’ fame. He attended the preview and admitted ...
Read More »The 2021 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT
In 2020, the holiday season was scaled back at Walt Disney World. One of the casualties was the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. This beloved classic did not run last year, and it was missed. The Candlelight Processional is back in 2021. I was hosted by Disney to attend on December 1. There are changes to the Candlelight Processional this year, ...
Read More »EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Merchandise for 2021
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is underway, and part of the fun each year is seeing the special merchandise. This year does not disappoint. On December 1, I had the opportunity to speak to a couple of Cast Members who specialize in merchandise. They talked me through what is available this year, and told me a couple of ...
Read More »The Living with the Land 2021 Holiday Overlay
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is underway, and there is holiday cheer around every corner! One of our favorite hidden gem activities during the holiday season is found in The Land Pavilion. Living with the Land is a slow moving boat ride that takes you through the greenhouses at EPCOT. Not only is it a great way to ...
Read More »An Overview of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is officially underway, and it runs until December 30. It’s a short festival, but there is plenty to do for the whole family. Here is a quick overview of what you can expect. The first thing that you need to do when you enter EPCOT is to pick up a Festival Passport. This ...
Read More »Entertainment at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is officially underway! Last year things were scaled back, but this year the experience is much closer to the festivals of the past. Here are some of the entertainment highlights. This year you can once again experience holiday traditions from across the globe throughout World Showcase. You can hear about A Mischievous ...
Read More »Holiday Kitchens at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has begun! This is the shortest of the four festivals at EPCOT, it runs only until December 30. For many Guests, the highlight of all of the festivals at EPCOT is the extra food offered around and near World Showcase. For Festival of the Holidays, they are called Holiday Kitchens. They feature ...
Read More »The Whole Family Will Enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Sometimes families skip EPCOT because they think that it is going to be boring for their little ones. If you decide to not visit EPCOT this holiday season, you and your children will be missing out. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is underway, and there is plenty of extra fun for even the youngest members of your family. ...
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