food IS a theme park
The holiday season has officially kicked off at Disney World, bringing festive cheer, glistening decorations, and plenty of magical moments, but this December, a few changes that could change your visit.
Magic Kingdom
With Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney’s Jollywood Nights underway, it already feels like Christmas at Disney World. But as magical as the season is, there are a few important updates and changes you’ll want to know about this December.
The holiday season around Disney World is EXTRA festive. It’s a very popular time of year to visit the resort, and many guests love to experience Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
While we love the Christmas party at Magic Kingdom, and we go to it every single year, we’ve realized that there may be a very valid reason for skipping it. If you do decide to not spend the extra $229 for the specially-ticketed event, here are 11 FREE options to do instead so you can still enjoy the Christmas magic at Disney World.
One of the 25 Disney stores left in the United States is located in Times Square in New York City, and while it’s already exciting to visit on its own, it recently had an interactive event like no other!
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On the evening of November 12th, right after Disney had debuted their new short film for the holiday season, something very special happened in Times Square — for the first time EVER, there was an interactive billboard right above the Disney store that people could doodle on!
Do you feel that? The crisp, cool weather kicking in at Disney World?
Christmas at Magic Kingdom
Going to Disney World during December is always tricky. Yes, the crowds are busy, but that’s not what we’re talking about. We’re talking about the unpredictable Florida weather — will it be hot? Will it be cold? Believe it or not, Florida gets chilly during the holidays, and sometimes guests aren’t prepared for it. So, we’re here to tell you what you need to pack for a Disney World trip in December!
The holidays have officially arrived at Disney Springs! The Christmas trees are up, holiday treats have arrived, and the nightly “snoapfall” has returned. The holidays are so magical at Disney World, and Disney Springs is celebrating the holidays big time. There is so much to do, and the best part is that you don’t even need a park ticket to take part in the festivities at Disney Springs.
Holidays at Disney Springs
We had the chance to get a sneak peek at some of the holiday festivities and officially kick the holiday season off at Disney Springs. Let’s go!
A NEW celebrity narrator has been announced for this year’s Candlelight Processional at EPCOT! Susan Egan, the voice of Megara in Hercules, will be narrating the Candlelight Processional on December 3rd and December 4th. Originally, Jennifer Garner was supposed to narrate these nights, but she will no longer be a celebrity narrator this year.
EPCOT Candlelight Processional
If you had your heart set on seeing Jennifer Garner, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at least it is better to know she won’t be there than to wonder why Susan Egan is on stage instead. Plus, we have a feeling that Susan Egan is going to be a wonderful celebrity narrator!
Holiday snacks have arrived in Disney World, and that means we’re running around from parks to hotels to Disney Springs with full bellies and Tupperware in hand.
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Over the next few days and weeks, dozens of treats will pop up across the property, and we’ll be trying a BUNCH of them. Recently, we made a trip to Disney Springs to try several snacks, and we’re here to give you the roundup!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has returned for the 2025 season, and we’re ready to PARTAYYYY!
Magic Kingdom During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
This party offers some spectacular entertainment, unique characters, and a holly jolly atmosphere, but one of our top priorities when we stop by is the FOOD (it’s in our name, after all). Last year, we had some really delicious eats at the party that sadly haven’t returned for 2025!
Grab the cookies! Grab the hot chocolate! Grab the festival passport because we just got huge news for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays at Disney World!
Spaceship Earth Cookie
Every year, we look forward to this festival where EPCOT gets a holiday makeover with food booths, new merchandise, and incredible entertainment. Disney just dropped the menus for the festival, and not to be dramatic, but we’re already drooling.
Let the Christmas treats at Disney World start rolling in!
Gingerbread Brownie!
We’ve been going all around Disney World to try a bunch of the new holiday treats, and there was another one we were dying to get at the Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian Resort! If you’re in the mood for some Christmas goodies, you’re going to want to see what we think about this one. [Read more…]
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