JULY 2024 Oh say can you see… all the summer fun happening in Disney Parks this month?! Disney World 4th of July Celebrations “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” – a nighttime patriotic fireworks spectacular returns this year to the Magic Kingdom for the holiday weekend. Shows will take place… Read more »
Reservations Now Open for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dining Packages and the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party! Starting today, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can book their reservations for the Dessert Party and Dining Package at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. All other guests can begin booking reservations Monday, June 10, 2024. Reservations can fill… Read more »
JUNE 2024 It’s June, and that means summer break is in full swing and it’s time for a new round of exciting events at Disney Parks! Going to Disney World in June has its ups and downs. Lots of families head to the parks to enjoy the sun and magic. Even though it’s crowded, if… Read more »
Spooky season in the Magic Kingdom will kick off on August 9 run through Halloween Night, October 31. Tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party go on sale to guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels May 8, 2024 and go on sale to all other guests May 15, 2024. August: 9, 13, 16, 20,… Read more »
MAY 2024 With Spring Break and Easter behind us and Memorial Day just on the horizon, summer is ramping up in Disney Parks. Disney World EPCOT International Flower & Garden Show EPCOT International Flower & Garden Show continues this month – ending May 27, 2024 – and so does the Garden Rocks Concert Series which… Read more »
A quick look back at a decade of dining at Be Our Guest – the crown jewel of Disney World’s Fantasyland expansion of the Magic Kingdom.
Disney has finally dropped the dates for the fan favorite and longest running EPCOT festival! The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place World August 29 through November 23. New This Year CommuniCore Hall will open on June 10 in the center of World Celebration, finally completing the EPCOT renovation. And, once the… Read more »
APRIL 2024 Spring has sprung but spring break season is finally ending, so park crowds should be a bit more manageable before summer vacation season starts. Disney World runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend April 18 is the start of runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. As with most runDisney events there will probably be some parking lot and… Read more »
MARCH 2024 It’s a short list this month but it packs a punch. As we roll into March 2024 you can expect park crowds to increase as the month goes on. Two popular festivals – EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kick off and schools start going… Read more »
A Review of Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya The former home of Tokyo Dining in EPCOT got a glow up. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya opened in late summer 2023 and was an immediate hit. This new table service experience is a celebration of Japan’s seasonal festivals, where each month brings a new celebration to your table. The Setting:… Read more »
You’re finally planning that Disney trip you’ve been dreaming about for years. You open up google and type “Disney World Trip Planning” and find yourself down a rabbit hole of acronyms, crowd calendars and Genie+ rants. Don’t panic. Planning a Disney World trip can be overwhelming to even the seasoned pros but especially to those… Read more »
FEBRUARY 2024 There is no off-season in Disney World. February is definitely not the low-crowd sweet spot it used to be, but the Disney Parks are still in something of a post-holiday lull. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Disney Parks this month. Disney World EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Continues… Read more »
When planning a Disney World trip, there’s a lot of options to consider and a massive amount of information to remember. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and make some rookie mistakes. One of the most stressful parts of the planning process is booking dining reservations. So here’s a short list of five mistakes to avoid… Read more »
January 9, 2024: All-Day Park Hopper Access Returns No more waiting until 2:00 PM! Starting January 9, guests with park hopper tickets or an annual pass will be able to visit another park any time during the day. Disney Dining Plan Returns Guests will be able to choose from two options: packages that include either… Read more »
‘Ohana means family….style meals. And also noodles. ‘Ohana has long been a guest favorite restaurant in Disney World. It’s always in our top five most requested character meals and the only one featuring Lilo and Stitch so you will definitely need an advance reservation and we can help with that. The Setting You’ll find ‘Ohana… Read more »
Disney has just announced that Disney+ subscribers can have access to a FREE Dining Plan in Disney World! Starting on January 3rd, Disney+ subscribers can get a free Dining Plan if you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day package to Disney World that includes a room at a select Disney hotel and theme park ticket with the Park… Read more »
And just like that it’s a new year and a new month. While most of us are probably feeling some post-holiday exhaustion and taking it easy, there’s always something happening at Disney. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in Disney Parks this month. DISNEY WORLD All-Day Park Hopper Access Returns No more waiting… Read more »
Here’s everything we ate at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and how they rank. We didn’t get to try everything because, we’re only human and some locations ran out of a lot of things before we got to them. Downside of going to one of the first parties of the year I guess. #8 –… Read more »
DECEMBER 2023 The holiday season is in full swing in Disney Parks so break out your ugly sweater themed t-shirts and check out everything they have to offer this year! Disney World Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Santa Claus is coming to town, right down Main Street USA as the holiday season in Disney World… Read more »
Opening night for Disney’s brand new holiday party was not their best hour. It was kind of a disaster. The concept of Jollywood Nights has a lot of potential but there are clearly some serious logistical issues in the event’s execution that still need to be worked out. So what went wrong? It’s a pretty… Read more »