food IS a theme park
Get those singing pipes ready, Broadway fans! Disney has just released MORE details about one of our favorite EPCOT festivals!
EPCOT Festival of the Arts!
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is kicking off on January 15th, and it will run until March 1st, so you have plenty of time to sing, draw, and dine. Looking forward to what Broadway performers you can check out during your park day? We have the FULL LINEUP right here!
December is shaping up to be a major month at EPCOT! Disney World’s second gate will host one of its most popular annual events — complete with a truly beloved Christmas tradition — throughout the month, a seasonal take on an iconic ride, and certain guests will have extra time to see it all. Oh, and after all that, the park is set to send off 2026 and welcome 2027 with a BANG!
Spaceship Earth at Christmastime
Don’t fret if you’re heading to the park next month, though. We’ve assembled every change you’ll need to prepare for in December!
After decades of early Disney mornings, I’ve learned that a great park day is usually decided before I ever reach the tapstiles.
Magic Kingdom
For me, Disney World is more of a trip than a relaxing vacation. I’m the one with an alarm set before sunrise, coffee in hand, ready to use every minute of Early Theme Park Entry. If that sounds like you, the habits below are what get me from hotel room to rope drop without a hitch. Whether you’re a rope-drop regular or a first-timer trying to make the most of your park time, these early-morning routines set the tone for a smoother, happier Disney day.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year, and no, we’re not talking about the holiday decorations in the parks, or even Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights. No, what makes this the best time of the year is all the holiday treats, and they have officially arrived in the parks!
This viral snack has CHANGED
Well, we recently paid a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try three of these new treats, and we’re going to tell you all about them. Spoiler alert: you’ll want to get all three, so pack your stretchy pants for your next Animal Kingdom day!
The holiday season is here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably stressing about shopping for those in your life. If they’re fans of Disney, there’s no need to worry — we’ve got you covered!
It’s Christmastime in Disney World!
It’s part of our job to check out all the different Disney items available online to see what’s new, what’s popular, and what will make a great gift for the season. That way, we can take the stress off you while you shop. We’ve done some serious research and can confirm that for this season, if your budget is under $20, these are the best gifts to get for Disney fans!
Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for gift ideas for the little princesses in your life, we’ve got you covered.
Cinderella
Mattel recently released the Ultimate Princess Pack, a 13-piece doll set including every official Disney Princess, and it’s a major steal for the princess fan in your life! [Read more…]
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.
It’s been a big year of changes for the Disney World app, including new icons and the elimination of the Play Disney Parks app. However, Disney has arguably changed the biggest potential game-changer of all for the end of the year: the initial rollout of their AI planner!
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Disney’s new – – and controversial – – new vacation planner, which relies on AI to help Disney World visitors plan their trips, as rolled out in Beta to some users, and we’ve got a first look at how it works and what it does. What did we think? Who is it for? Let’s dive in!
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!
The sleigh bells are ringing, the snope is falling, the snacks are festive, and the decorations have everyone feeling jolly. Yes, it’s that time of the year again: the holiday season in Disney World, which may really be the most wonderful time of the year.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map
Well, if you love everything about the holidays and really want to celebrate the Disney way, you may be considering purchasing a ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But tickets aren’t exactly cheap, so you might be asking if the party is worth it this year. Well, we’re going to help you figure that out.
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