food IS a theme park
Disney World’s swankiest Christmas party is back, and this year it’s got new ride overlays, a brand new lounge, and two Monsters, Inc. characters you’ve probably NEVER met. At up to $199 a ticket, is it worth it?
Let’s go to Jollywood!
We went on opening night to find out.
Bag charms are all the rage right now, and we’re totally falling for the trend. It’s so fun to have cool keychains completely change a bag’s look, and every time we add a new keychain, we get so many compliments on it in the park.
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The Disney Store is releasing a new bag charm that is perfect for the holidays and can turn any bag into a festive one. There’s a quick catch on how you can purchase it, but don’t worry, we’ll walk you through everything right here.
The Walt Disney Company isn’t new to using artificial intelligence (AI), but we’ve been seeing it move into more and more areas and projects. One of the biggest projects announced is incorporating AI into the My Disney Experience app, allowing guests to use it to customize their Disney World planning. It’s brought quite a bit of negative feedback from guests, but Disney continues to push on with new technologies throughout the company and parks.
Hey Mickey!
Disney just announced a multi-year strategic AI partnership with Adobe, and we’re breaking down everything right here.
We’re still dreaming about our evening at Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios. We put on our best outfits, danced with Pixar friends, saw Kermit and Miss Piggy, and ate an insane amount of snacks. Really, it was SO many snacks that we’re wondering how we did it (and the answer is great planning and a team of foodies).
Miss Piggy Strawberry Sundae
With so many snacks to try, where should you start on party night? We’re sharing the best food at Jollywood Nights 2026 that you don’t want to skip. Grab your pen and notepad (or open your Notes app like most of us) and let’s get snacking!
If you’re heading to Universal Orlando’s newest park, Epic Universe, you probably want to experience all it has to offer, right? You want every ride, every restaurant, and every experience from this brand-new third gate, especially since tickets aren’t cheap.
Ygor in Dark Universe
We track all closures at Epic Universe so you know when to plan your trip and what to expect when you get there. A very popular ride has been added to the refurbishment list, and this is one you don’t want to miss.
I just spent a whole lot of money on tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but it’s totally worth it for all the free cookies and hot chocolate I got in Magic Kingdom. No, really, we walked around Magic Kingdom collecting different cookies, plus hot chocolate and apple cider, and we loved every minute.
Snowman Shaped Pretzel
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is officially back in Magic Kingdom on select nights from November 8th to December 22nd, and with your after-hours ticket, you can access the park from 4 PM to midnight for all your Christmas fun. From exclusive entertainment, snacks, and characters, we’re breaking it all down right here at Disney Food Blog, but right now, we’re telling you EVERYTHING you need to know to get your free cookies.
We love Disney World rides, but we love them even more when there’s a special holiday overlay. They make the rides even more special and take our favorites to another level.
Space Mountain
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party runs on select nights till December 22nd in Magic Kingdom and requires a special after-hours ticket. With that magical ticket, you get access to exclusive entertainment, snacks, characters, and of course, rides! While tons of rides open during the party usually have low wait times, a select few have a Christmas overlay that makes them extra special. Some are only available during the party, so if ride overlays are your jam, prioritize certain rides.
Did you know you can grab authentic Disney Loungefly bags on Amazon? Yep, you can get them directly from the Loungefly Store on Amazon, with free shipping for us Amazon Prime members.
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A new Disney Loungefly is available for preorder, and we think it’ll be a classic for your upcoming Disney World trip.
The holidays have officially arrived in Disney World as the first Christmas party of the season begins tonight, Epic Universe just dropped some major coaster news, holiday treats are taking over the parks, Disney’s CEO drama continues and I may or may not have a brand-new project that I’ve been quietly obsessing over for weeks now
Let’s go!
All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now here on DFB Guide.
You can find Disney Loungeflys at the Disney Store and in the theme parks, but did you know you can find them at BoxLunch and Hot Topic? You can find tons and tons of them, including bags exclusive to BoxLunch and Hot Topic.
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A slew of new bags are officially available now that it’s November! Let’s check them out!
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