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The Ultimate Walt Disney World Holiday Bucket List

December 19, 2017

It’s truly magical how the Disney parks get transformed into the Merriest Place on Earth each Christmas season. Once Halloween has come and gone, the holiday transformation begins! As the parks close for the night, teams of Disney holiday cast members are rushed in and the real work begins as they race the clock until park opening the next morning. From detailed topiaries to 70 foot trees to the task of planting over 119,000 poinsettias overnight, Walt Disney World really thinks of ...

Disney Parks

My Fastpass+ Picks: Epcot

December 5, 2017

I’m back at it again with the Fastpass+! We’ve already covered Magic Kingdom, so It’s time to move on the second Walt Disney World resort — Epcot. When it comes to Fastpass+ reservations and their rules, no two parks are alike! While in Magic Kingdom you’re able to choose any three Fastpass+ attractions, Epcot runs on a different system. In an effort to better disperse the traffic throughout the park, Epcot‘s Fastpass+ reservations are booked based on a tier system. When booking your ...

Disney Food

My Food & Wine Festival Favorites

November 7, 2017

It’s hard to believe that in a little less than a week the 22nd Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will come to an end! Although the festival ran for a record 75 days long, it seems like the months just flew by. This year the festival featured 35 marketplace booths to celebrate Epcot’s 35th birthday! I’m sharing a few of my favorites from the festival. La Passion Martini Slush When it comes to this slush, it’s got more going for it than just its looks. Aside from being ...

Disney Food

Disney Eats: Coral Reef

October 24, 2017

The older I get the more I consider Epcot to be my home park. One of my favorite things about Epcot is all of the magic it has hidden in plain sight. One example of this magic is the delicious restaurant Coral Reef! The Coral Reef is table service restaurant located inside the same pavilion as The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It’s truly amazing how much beauty is packed into one pavilion! Between a restaurant, two attractions, and tons of other activities related to sea life, I can easily ...