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EPCOT Candlelight Processional performance with celebrity narrator Whoopi Goldberg

Saturday, October 18, 2025 by Christie Kratz

2025 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Dates, Narrators, Restaurants, and How to Still Get a Reservation

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The Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays — a moving retelling of the Christmas story featuring a full orchestra, choir, and celebrity narrators. This year’s festival runs November 28 through December 30, 2025, with performances held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre. Each evening… Read more »

Get ready to run amuck. MNSSHP 2025 Guide

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by Christie Kratz

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025: What to Expect, Dates & Dining Tips

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Magic Kingdom in 2025 with a frightfully fun mix of spooky entertainment, rare character sightings, and sweet surprises. This beloved after-hours event runs on select nights from August 15 through October 31, 2025. Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a happy haunt returning home, here’s what… Read more »

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by Christie Kratz

GEO-82 Is Coming to EPCOT—and It’s Adults Only

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Big news out of EPCOT—Disney just announced a brand-new bar and lounge called GEO-82, opening June 4, 2025. This will be an adults-only, reservation-required experience, and from the looks of it, it’s going to be one of the summer’s hottest tickets. A Sophisticated Space for Grown-Ups Only Set in World Celebration with beautiful views of… Read more »

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Christie Kratz

Both Disney Water Parks Will Be Open This Summer—Reserve Your Shaded Spot Before It’s Gone

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For the first time since 2019, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open at Walt Disney World starting May 21, 2025! That’s right, all six Disney World parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and now both water parks—will be operating together for the first time in six years. Since the pandemic closures… Read more »

Monday, January 27, 2025 by Christie Kratz

Say Goodbye to this Disney-MGM Studios Original Era Restaurant

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From Muppets to Monsters: It’s the End of an Era in Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for some major changes as it bids farewell to three beloved attractions in the Muppets Courtyard. Disney has officially announced closure dates for Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, MuppetVision 3D, and PizzeRizzo as the park prepares to welcome… Read more »

Luminous! Fireworks in EPCOT.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Finally Available: Book EPCOT and Magic Kingdom Fireworks Cruises Online at Disney World!

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dining package and dessert party reservations are now open.

Friday, June 7, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Not-So-Spooky News!

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Sunday, June 2, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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JUNE 2024 It’s June, and that means summer break is in full swing and it’s time for a new round of exciting events at Disney Parks! Going to Disney World in June has its ups and downs. Lots of families head to the parks to enjoy the sun and magic. Even though it’s crowded, if… Read more »

Monday, May 6, 2024 by Christie Kratz

New Surprises and Official Dates Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Monday, April 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Friday, March 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

This might be the best sushi spot in Disney World

Thursday, February 8, 2024 by Christie Kratz

This Might Be The Best Sushi In Disney World

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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 »

5 Must Knows for Planning Your First Disney Trip

Saturday, February 3, 2024 by Christie Kratz

5 Must-Knows for Planning Your First Disney Trip

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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 »

Park Watch: What's happening in Disney Parks this month.

Thursday, February 1, 2024 by Christie Kratz

Park Watch: What’s Happening This Month

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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 »

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