Blog Posts Categorized Holidays & Events

Why the Winter Season at Walt Disney World Is a GREAT Time to Visit!

3/23/2021 • Holidays & Events, Tips, Walt Disney World • I have loved visiting Walt Disney World in all four seasons. I especially love Fall when I can experience Halloween or Christmas in the parks. However, my absolute favorite time of the year to visit the parks is that sweet spot in January and February – the holidays are over and you can finally breathe again, life quiets down a little, and you can enjoy a little “you” time again. That’s what this time of the year feels like for me at Walt Disney World. Crowds have calmed down, allowing you to enjoy the parks with a little more wiggle […]

Enjoying runDisney Events for Non-Runners

3/19/2021 • Cruises, Disneyland, Holidays & Events, Tips, Walt Disney World • I am not a runner…at all…but that didn’t stop me from joining friends in my first runDisney marathon weekend! Whether you are up every morning for that morning run, or if you simply want to experience a runDisney event, here are several reasons to love runDisney races! The Challenge! Hopefully, all races are a challenge no matter your level of experience. For this girl, I’ll admit I didn’t train nearly enough knowing what I do now. Disney recommends a pace time of 15 minutes or under per mile whether you run or walk {or a combination of both}. “Balloon Ladies” […]

Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

3/16/2021 • Holidays & Events, Tips, Walt Disney World • Epcot is in full bloom every spring during my favorite time of year: The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival!  From now until July 5th, guests from all over the world can experience the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of Epcot in this sense-indulging experience. Epcot is never more beautiful than during the Flower and Garden Festival.  Character topiaries not only greet you at the park entrance but can be found all over Future World and World Showcase. Fan favorites like Mickey and Minnie, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Anna and Elsa, and many more are arranged beautifully with various plants and flowers.  My […]

Celebrating Independence Day at Walt Disney World

3/12/2021 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • Does your summer vacation happen to fall in July or were you wanting to celebrate Independence Day at one of the most magical places on earth?  Well, you’ve picked a great time and place to see something special! Throughout all of the parks, Walt Disney World will be celebrating the 4th with all of the Disney touches. Only at Magic Kingdom can you celebrate July 4th on the 3rd. That’s right, they will have 2 special firework shows. Celebrate America – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky. Fireworks will be shown on July 3rd and 4th. These fireworks are […]

Attraction Spotlight: It’s a Small World

12/11/2020 • Blog, Disneyland, Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • There’s so much that we share that it’s time we’re aware, it’s a small world after all! It’s one of the most iconic and recognizable attractions at the Disney parks, and its accompanying song is known the world over, but do you know the history behind “the happiest cruise that ever sailed?” Back in 1964, Walt Disney was given the task of creating an attraction for the World’s Fair in New York with the theme “peace through understanding.” After much thought, he decided featuring children from all over the world would be the basis for carrying out this theme. Walt […]

Fantastic Holiday Treats Around the Magic Kingdom!

11/17/2020 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • Fantastic Holiday Treats Around the Magic Kingdom! If there has ever been a time we have needed to feel the magic of the holidays, it’s now in 2020, and Walt Disney World is pulling all the stops with the treats and goodies that are being rolled out for the season! Our goal: find and taste as many of the holiday treats at the Magic Kingdom before time runs out or our tummies explode! That’s right! We took one for the team to find you the best of the best! For guests looking for something different: Let It Snow Taco, available […]

The Boo’s and Don’ts of MNSSHP

8/7/2018 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • It’s time again for the happiest haunting on Earth, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom!  Join your favorite characters or not so frightful villains for a night filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, sweets and delightful eats. This year’s party starts on August 17th and runs several times a week through Halloween night. Ticket prices start at $85 up to $125 and can be purchased in advance through your favorite Me and The Mouse Travel Specialist or at the gate (subject to availability).  $10 advance purchase discounts are available for most party dates except October 31, 2018. […]

Walt Disney World 101: A Guide for First Time Guests

7/4/2017 • Holidays & Events, Reviews, Tips, Walt Disney World • {Or if it’s your first trip in a long time!} I recently took my family on a mini vacation to an amusement park.  I had not been there since I was a child.  While I have planned 100’s of Disney vacations planning this destination for my family gave me a reality check to how my clients feel when they are planning for a first {or first time in a really long time} visit to Disney World! Today, I’m sharing my answers to the top questions I receive from first time guests or guest that are trying to get back into […]

Star Wars Galactic Nights

5/12/2017 • Holidays & Events, Reviews, Walt Disney World • An Out-of-This Galaxy Experience! From the red carpet entrance by Captain Phasma and her Storm Troopers, to meeting BB-8 (yes, he made his debut!), to watching the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Fireworks show, this was one of our best family nights. Disney’s Hollywood Studios was the perfect backdrop for the average Star Wars fan. We walked in and were immediately greeted by members of the Rebel Alliance that supplied us with our special event lanyard. The lanyard had the SW Galactic Nights image on one side and sticker pieces that we would collect at each photo backdrop on the […]

Epcot’s “EGG”stra Special Fun

3/21/2017 • Holidays & Events, Walt Disney World • At The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival  Springtime is always a fun time to visit the parks, especially over at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival {read more here!}.  From beautiful gardens and amazing topiaries to specialty food booths, this is one of our favorite times to visit the parks.  Also returning this year is Disney's Egg-Stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt!   This year 's egg hunt is now on, and it is scheduled to last even longer than in year's past! The Egg Hunt will end the same time as the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, on May 29, 2017.   How […]