Halloween 2026 recap: the most requested Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash nights
The most requested Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Oogie Boogie Bash nights of 2026, plus when to book dining for Halloween 2027.
2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Reservations Open October 14
Planning to see the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT this holiday season? Mark your calendar: reservations for the 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open Wednesday, October 14. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth returns November 27 through December 30, 2026, with the Candlelight Processional performed nightly at the America Gardens Theatre. The… Read more »
Behind MouseWatcher: Where We’ve Been and What Comes Next.
Hey, remember us? If you follow MouseWatcher on Instagram or Facebook, you may have noticed that things have been unusually quiet for a while. We also haven’t been posting here as often with Disney dining news and reviews. We recently shared on socials a little of what has been happening behind the scenes, but carousel… Read more »
2026 Eat to the Beat Dining Packages: See the Concert Lineup, Restaurants & How to Get a Reservation
Break out the Thanksgiving stretchy pants! The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns August 27 through November 21, bringing Global Marketplaces, seasonal activities, and plenty of reasons to eat your way around World Showcase. One of the festival’s biggest draws is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, with live performances nightly at… Read more »
2026 Disney World Christmas Dates: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, EPCOT Festival of the Holidays & Holiday Dining Tips
Disney has officially announced the 2026 holiday season dates for Walt Disney World, and yes, it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas parties, festival snacks, holiday dining, and those popular reservations that can disappear quickly once booking season begins. The 2026 holiday season at Walt Disney World runs from November 13, 2026 through January… Read more »
How to Get Garden Rocks Dining Package Reservations at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Learn how Garden Rocks dining packages work during the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, including participating restaurants, concert seating, and tips for finding hard-to-get Disney dining reservations.
2025 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Dates, Narrators, Restaurants, and How to Still Get a Reservation
The Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays — a moving retelling of the Christmas story featuring a full orchestra, choir, and celebrity narrators. This year’s festival runs November 28 through December 30, 2025, with performances held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre. Each evening… Read more »
Beak & Barrel Reservation Re-Launch: Disney Adds Virtual Queue and Guest Frustration
Tonight it was anchors aweigh…ish. Again. After a week of technical issues, website crashes, and plenty of disappointed Disney fans, Disney World re-opened reservations for The Beak and Barrel tonight. Technically, it worked this time — nothing crashed, and a limited number of guests secured reservations. But… Disney made some questionable choices that left many… Read more »
Beak & Barrel Reservations Delayed After Disney Dining Crash – New Launch Date Announced.
Thursday August 14th, 2025… the day you’ll always remember as the day you almost caught a Beak & Barrel Reservation. Disney’s long-awaited Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge, The Beak and Barrel, was supposed to make its reservation debut on August 14. Instead, the entire Disney World dining reservation system went down link a sinking ship… Read more »
How to Book a Reservation at The Beak & Barrel Lounge at Magic Kingdom
Learn how to book a dining reservation at The Beak & Barrel lounge, Disney World’s new Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge at Magic Kingdom, using MouseWatcher’s alerts.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025: What to Expect, Dates & Dining Tips
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Magic Kingdom in 2025 with a frightfully fun mix of spooky entertainment, rare character sightings, and sweet surprises. This beloved after-hours event runs on select nights from August 15 through October 31, 2025. Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a happy haunt returning home, here’s what… Read more »
GEO-82 Is Coming to EPCOT—and It’s Adults Only
Big news out of EPCOT—Disney just announced a brand-new bar and lounge called GEO-82, opening June 4, 2025. This will be an adults-only, reservation-required experience, and from the looks of it, it’s going to be one of the summer’s hottest tickets. A Sophisticated Space for Grown-Ups Only Set in World Celebration with beautiful views of… Read more »
Both Disney Water Parks Will Be Open This Summer—Reserve Your Shaded Spot Before It’s Gone
For the first time since 2019, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open at Walt Disney World starting May 21, 2025! That’s right, all six Disney World parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and now both water parks—will be operating together for the first time in six years. Since the pandemic closures… Read more »
Need an Easter Brunch Reservation at Disney? Here’s Where to Go
Easter Sunday is just a little over a week away—April 20! If you’ll be spending the day at Disney World or Disneyland, there are some awesome brunch options you won’t want to miss. A few restaurants are offering special one-day-only menus just for Easter (mostly brunch, but there are even a couple of dinner options… Read more »
New Dining Packages Available for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
This year, an exciting new addition is coming to Star Wars Nite – Dining Packages! Two special dining experiences will be available at Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square and Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Prices vary depending on your selection, but these special menus are packed with out-of-this-world flavors.
Say Goodbye to this Disney-MGM Studios Original Era Restaurant
From Muppets to Monsters: It’s the End of an Era in Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for some major changes as it bids farewell to three beloved attractions in the Muppets Courtyard. Disney has officially announced closure dates for Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, MuppetVision 3D, and PizzeRizzo as the park prepares to welcome… Read more »
8 New Restaurant Options in the Candlelight Processional Dining Package!
Book online beginning October 29, 2024. Advance reservations are highly recommended. A fan favorite part of the annual EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional is a nightly event at the America Gardens Theatre featuring a live orchestra, massive choir of Disney cast members and local youth, and a celebrity narrator telling the… Read more »
Finally Available: Book EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruises Online at Disney World!
Exciting news MouseWatchers! You can now book reservations for the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT private Fireworks Cruises online. Previously these could only be booked by phone but Disney has finally opened up online booking. These cruises are an amazing way to see both fireworks shows from a new perspective – on your own chartered boat.… Read more »
Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month
OCTOBER 2024 Boo to you! Halloween festivities are in full gear in both parks but – even scarier – it’s still Hurricane season in Florida! So, definitely get the travel insurance and pack your ponchos. Disney World Epcot International Food & Wine Festival The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues and runs through November… Read more »
International Park Alerts Now Available
Bonjour, Kon’nichiwa and Nǐ hǎo MouseWatchers! We’re excited to announce that you can now setup alerts for dining reservations in Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney and Hong Kong Disneyland. Then just sit back and relax. MouseWatcher will start searching around the clock for available reservations at these incredible international dining experiences. We’re so glad to bring… Read more »