Nov 6 2014

Disney World News – Celebrate Thanksgiving At Disney World

If you are fortunate enough to be in Disney World on Thanksgiving Day this year, you have several places to choose from for your special Thanksgiving meal. Here’s the scoop from Disney:

Walt Disney World Resort guests can indulge in a fresh take on an American tradition by enjoying their Thanksgiving feast November 27, 2014 with a bounty of Disney tastes. With more than 30 different dining choices at Disney theme parks and resorts, families and friends can come together for a variety of Thanksgiving lunch and dinner offerings.

Special holiday menus include roasted turkey breast with all the trimmings plus traditional Norwegian meatballs and pan-seared salmon at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, poppy seed lavash, house-made naan, and apple-cranberry achar at Sanaa, roasted heirloom beets with candied walnuts and mulled apple cider at Artist Point, and other unique dishes to enjoy with the holiday classics.

At Epcot, guests can dine on Thanksgiving menus during lunch and dinner seatings at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, as well as quick service at Sunshine Seasons.

Holiday menus also are offered at Be Our Guest Restaurant and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood & Vine and The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Within the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, special Thanksgiving dining options are available at:

Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
California Grill and The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Captain’s Grille and Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Flying Fish Café at Disney’s BoardWalk
Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast and Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Grand Floridian Café, Narcoossee’s and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Olivia’s Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Sanaa at Disney’s Kidani Village Resort
Shutters at Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
The Turf Club Bar and Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Availability is limited and dining events are subject to change. For information and reservations, please call 407-WDW-DINE.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Oct 28 2014

Disney World News – Frozen Characters Magic Kingdom Presence Expanded

Frozen’s popular characters will have a bigger presence at Magic Kingdom this holiday season. In addition to the ongoing character appearances, Queen Elsa will use her powers to transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace every night starting November 5, 2014. Plus Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party-goers can see Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

Tickets are on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

The dates this year are:

November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21 and 30
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 19

The party is held at the Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am.

Ticket prices range from about $66 to $79 for an adult and from about $61 to $74 for children ages 3 to 9. Pricing depends on the night you attend and if you have any type of discount.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a festive and heart warming experience for the entire family. There is a special holiday parade, entertaining shows, spectacular fireworks, hot chocolate and cookies, character dance parties and even snow on Main Street! Click here to get your tickets as soon as possible, because they do sell out.

For even more Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party information including pricing, maps, photos and videos, please check out this link.

Oct 23 2014

Last Chance – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

Last Chance! Tickets are still on sale for one of my all-time favorite Disney World events…Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

There are two dates still available this year:

October 23 and 26.

The party is held at the Magic Kingdom from 7pm to 12am.

Ticket prices range from about $67 to $71 for an adult and from about $62 to $66 for children ages 3 to 9. Pricing depends on the night you attend and if you have any type of discount.

I have been to this party several times and I would highly recommend it. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a lively and light-hearted experience and it is truly a family friendly event. There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! My kids and I have such a great time every time we go. Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating and dancing the night away with all of the characters. Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible if you plan to attend, because they do sell out. Click here to buy now!

Here’s a little video from last Friday’s party!

Sep 26 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Party – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best Disney World party – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. This party is held on select nights at Magic Kingdom from mid September until Halloween. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a lively and light-hearted experience and it is truly a family friendly event. There are special parades, exciting dance parties, stunning fireworks and tons of trick-or-treating stations filled with candy for everyone! My kids and I have such a great time every time we go. Adults and children alike really get into the spirit of the event by dressing in costume, trick-or-treating and dancing the night away with all of the characters. For even more Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party information including pricing, maps, photos and videos, please check out this link or to purchase tickets click here.

So there you have it…my pick for the best Disney World party – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

What about you? Do you have a favorite Disney World party? Please leave a comment!

Sep 19 2014

Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Event – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best Disney World event – the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This event begins today and is held annually at Epcot from mid September until early November. This incredible festival features 270 chefs and includes more than 25 food and beverage marketplaces scattered around World Showcase, signature dining experiences, food and beverage demonstrations and music concerts. This year’s marketplaces include: Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brewer’s Collection, Canada, China, Craft Beers, Desserts & Champagnes, Farm Fresh, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Hops & Barley, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Patagonia, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Terra and many more. For more details and information, please check out this link.

So there you have it…my pick for the best Disney World event – the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

What about you? Do you have a favorite Disney World event? Please leave a comment!