Book online beginning October 29, 2024. Advance reservations are highly recommended. A fan favorite part of the annual EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional is a nightly event at the America Gardens Theatre featuring a live orchestra, massive choir of Disney cast members and local youth, and a celebrity narrator telling the… Read more »
Exciting news MouseWatchers! You can now book reservations for the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT private Fireworks Cruises online. Previously these could only be booked by phone but Disney has finally opened up online booking. These cruises are an amazing way to see both fireworks shows from a new perspective – on your own chartered boat.… Read more »
OCTOBER 2024 Boo to you! Halloween festivities are in full gear in both parks but – even scarier – it’s still Hurricane season in Florida! So, definitely get the travel insurance and pack your ponchos. Disney World Epcot International Food & Wine Festival The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues and runs through November… Read more »
Bonjour, Kon’nichiwa and Nǐ hǎo MouseWatchers! We’re excited to announce that you can now setup alerts for dining reservations in Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney and Hong Kong Disneyland. Then just sit back and relax. MouseWatcher will start searching around the clock for available reservations at these incredible international dining experiences. We’re so glad to bring… Read more »
AUGUST 2024 Things really start heating up in August as both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party AND the EPCOT International Food and Wine festival return to Disney World! And also because well… Florida + August = surface-of-the-sun temperatures with the occasional hurricane. Seriously though, take breaks and stay hydrated folks! Disney World Epcot International Food &… Read more »
Aloha MouseWatchers! We’re excited to announce that you can now setup alerts for dining reservations at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Then just sit back and relax. MouseWatcher will start searching around the clock for available reservations at these incredible tropical hideaways. AMA’AMA Enjoy locally-inspired dishes on an all-new, dinner-only menu in an elegant, oceanfront… Read more »
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 »
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 »