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Halfway To Holidays Announcements

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Disney’s Halfway to Holidays Announcement is Here and It’s BIG! ALL the Holidays are Coming SOON!

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, does holidays like Disney. And today, we got a HUGE amount of Christmas/Holiday news from Disney! Their Halfway to Holidays week culminated in some huge announcements and it’s the most wonderful time of the year!!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party RETURNS to Magic Kingdom!!

On 24 select nights, Nov. 8 – Dec. 22, 2022, this separately ticketed event will invite guests to Magic Kingdom for an evening of merriment. Tickets will go on sale on July 7, 2022, ranging from $149-$199 depending on the night. Select Walt Disney World Resort guests will be able to purchase tickets beginning June 30, 2022.

NOVEMBER PARTIES

November 8, 10, 11
November 14, 15, 17, 18
November 20, 22
November 27, 29

DECEMBER PARTIES

December 1, 2
December 4, 6, 8, 9
December 11, 13, 15, 16
December 18, 20, 22

What Happens At The Party?

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Join Mickey and his friends at Cinderella Castle and feel the magic of the holidays come to life! This stage show will fill the air with music, snow, and a whole lot of Disney Characters, too!

See fireworks, projections, and sing seasonal songs at Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. And then, it’s BACK! Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade once again winds it’s way through the park to Main St. USA. And what’s a Christmas Parade without SANTA?!?!? Santa will join the parade, pulled by his World-Famous Reindeer! And, of course, you can’t do Christmas without cookies and milk, which will be available throughout the Magic Kingdom for all party goers!

Club Tinsel

Citizens of the North Pole will host a dance party at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Dance the night away with Polar Bears, Reindeer, Elves, and more!

A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas

Buzz Lightyear, Mike Wazowski and Stitch join host Haley Comet for an intergalactic musical revue on the Rockettower Plaza Stage. The show is full of modern twists on classic holiday songs and the coolest dance numbers in town!

Disney Junior Jingle Jam

Head to Storybook Circus in Fantasyland, where favorite characters from popular Disney Junior shows Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and The Lion Guard will dance the night away with the youngest partiers.

Holiday-themed Attraction Overlays

In Tomorrowland, you can cruise a festive freeway filled with thousands of lights, stylized décor and a fun, futuristic holiday soundtrack as you get behind the wheel on the “Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays.”
The crew at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor is filling their laugh canisters with some holiday cheer at their “Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show” for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Space Mountain – Holiday Run!! launches you on an adventure through the cosmos, filled with interstellar lighting and high-energy holiday tunes.
Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland becomes a wild and wacky Christmas party––where you can spin your teacup to one of 4 holiday combos of lights and music.
Get ready to laugh on a Jingle Cruise packed with holiday-themed puns

50th Anniversary Celebration

In honor of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Party Goers will have 3 special photo opportunities. All Partiers will also receive a special 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake, themed for the holidays.

Holiday Celebrations Continue All Over Walt Disney World

Santa Claus is comin’ to town! And he’s going to be BUSY at Walt Disney World Resort! Catch him in the Santa Claus Merry Motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Or see him in the Festive Flotilla down the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

You will be able to visit Santa and talk with him and get pictures at Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs. And, finally, Santa will be around during the Epcot Festival of the Holidays (more to come on that in a bit).

Halfway to Holidays Announcements – Animal Kingdom

Enjoy the return of Merry Menagerie! This beautiful holiday event features winter animals realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets.

Halfway to Holidays Announcements – Hollywood Studios

“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” will add a festive finale, featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, and celebratory songs of the season!

Halfway to Holidays Announcements – Epcot

Since Epcot is once again becoming THE greatest park at Walt Disney World, it’s no surprise that there is a lot coming to the park in celebration of the holidays. First of all, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns on November 25, 2022. This Festival includes Holiday celebration at each of the World Showcase Pavilions. And, of course, FOOD! The Holiday Kitchens will be back in full force! There will also be the Cookie Stroll!

But wait, there’s more! The Candlelight Processional will ALSO return on November 25! Check back for dates and narrators and Disney gives us more information!

And over at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the Guardians will bring joy to Terra and Xandar, as they rotate their normal jams for epic holiday mash-ups!

Halfway to Holidays Announcements – Disney Springs

Guests will be treated to a magical snowfall, as the North Pole visits Central Florida! Take part in the Christmas Tree Stroll, where elaborately themed Christmas trees will draw inspiration from beloved characters! And Jock Lindsay’s Hanger Bar transforms into Jock Lindsay’s Holiday Bar!

Halfway to Holidays Announcements – Disney Resorts

Don’t miss amazing decorations, including artisan gingerbread creations, at several Walt Disney World Resorts!

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more merchandise, food, and more information in the days, weeks, and months to come! Are you interested in taking a trip during the holiday season? Contact me today for your free quote!!

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Encanto Garden in EPCOT

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Fans are Not Going to Want to Miss this Encanto Garden in EPCOT for the International Flower and Garden Festival!!

Now at EPCOT, as part of the International Flower and Garden Festival! You can now wander through a wonderful garden inspired by the Marvelous Madrigal Family. This Encanto Garden in EPCOT will only be available through May 22, 2022, so contact me today to make sure you don’t miss it!

Where?

Admittedly, EPCOT is pretty big, so you’re probably asking yourself “WHERE IS IT? WHERE IS IT?” right about now. Well, this amazingly beautiful garden is located near La Isla Fresca Outdoor Kitchen between the Morocco and France pavilions in World Showcase.

This new “Encanto”-inspired garden will allow you to explore a lush tropical jardín. It was inspired by movie’s strong female characters, Julieta, Isabela, Luisa, and Mirabel. There is also a path inspired by the youngest Madrigal, Antonio.

La Isla Fresca

La Isla Fresca features three arepas dishes: arepas topped with melted queso fresco; arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají and tomato sauce; and an arepa topped with chorizo. Don’t forget the Coconut Tres Leches for dessert!! And if you’re thirsty or need something to wash it all down, check out the drinks menus! First, for a non-alcoholic treat, try the Tropical Breeze. This drink has lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup! Then, for some alcoholic delight, order this with Don Q Limon Rum! Next, the Florida Orange Groves Winery’s Tropical Perception White Sangria may be what you’re after. Lastly, Beer drinkers will want to try the Coconut Key Lime Ale.

Other Gardens at EPCOT

While visiting EPCOT, Guests can discover two more incredible garden destinations at Mexico pavilion in World Showcase. “Extraordinary Orchids” offers a breathtakingly beautiful area filled with orquídeas, while the “Tropical Rainforest Garden” lets you discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and its adaptive species.

More Encanto at Walt Disney World

Venture to Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here, you will have the chance to experience the artwork and wildlife of Colombia, which is where the Familia Madrigal live. Here, you can snap a photo at the mural designed by Colombian artist, Catalina Estrada. Then, make a stop at the cotton-top tamarins, an endangered primate species native to Colombia. You can also learn how you can help protect this species.

Additionally, guests can enjoy an Encanto activity packet featuring fun activities for the whole family. It moves beyond coloring to include small projects. Inside you will find you can create a view finder as well as a family tree!

Available through the end of March, you can receive this Magic Shot with MY favorite member of the Madrigals, Luisa! She’s the strong one. She’s not nervous. But this only runs through the end of March, unless enough people contact Disney so they feel pressure to extend it (hint hint).

Encanto-Inspired Treats at All-Star Movies and Art of Animation for Women’s History Month

First, we have the Luisa Cake Pop. This is layers of vanilla cake and tres leches pastry cream topped with a doughnut hole “boulder.” Available for $5.29. Next up, the Encanto Cholado, available for $6.99. Here, we have crushed ice topped with sliced fruit, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut. And finally, we have the Mirabel Cinnamon Cupcake! A cinnamon cupcake filled with custard and topped with coconut buttercream, toasted coconut, and Mirabel-inspired fondant.

Personally, I think there needs to be MORE Encanto, and for much longer than 3 weeks. What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

For more information about the Flower and Garden Festival, check out this, this, and of course this! Contact me today about how to book your next Walt Disney World Vacation!!

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Flower & Garden Merch!

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Flower & Garden Merch! — Photo: Grace at Love the Mouse Travel

In just one week, the 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival will get under way, and the details are just starting to drip out! We’ve seen a sneak peak of some of this year’s topiaries. We’ve seen the menus, and now? Flower & Garden Merch! That’s right, in addition to saving to eat and drink all the goodies, you also need a bank vault to pay for all the super cute stuff you’re going to bring home! (And don’t forget that empty suitcase for bringing back all the stuff!) Bees will buzz, kids’ll blow dandelion fuzz, and you’re going to SHOP!

The Orange Bird Collection

Oh. My. CUTENESS. Orange Bird is one of my FAVORITES, and he is all over this Flower & Garden Merch every year! You are not going to want to skip the shops! Look at how CUTE this stuff is!!! Of course, don’t forget to get your Orange-Lemon Smoothie in your souvenir Orange Bird Sipper! He’s just the cutest! Check out that new Dooney!!!

Mickey Mouse Home Garden Collection

If you’re gardening at home, you’ll want to garden in style. This collection will feature Mickey Mouse, and you’ll want to snatch up every single piece! Featuring Mickey Mouse, this collection includes apparel, yard tools, drinkware, and other accessories. Never forget, that it was all started by a Mouse!

Spike the Bee Collection

Spike the Bee has been tormenting Donald Duck since the 1940s, and has become a part of the Flower and Garden festival over the last couple years. Bee prepared for new, cute Spike merch!

Figment’s Garden Collection

As we all learned with the Festival of the Arts, Figment is not going anywhere anytime soon! This popular dragon loves all things purple, and, apparently, BEETS! But these pieces will not be available on March 2, so don’t start getting in line today! They won’t be available until later in the Festival!

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Collection

Mickey and Minnie Mug — Mickey and Minnie Adorableness

Mickey and Minnie Magicband — Mickey and Minnie Adorableness

You can’t NOT have these two on merch, right?! All decked out in their Springtime finest, these two will delight in this collection!

To learn more about the Flower and Garden Festival, go here! The 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Show, along with the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, is sure to make for a magical vacation. Contact me today to book YOURS!

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2022 Foodie Guide: Flower & Garden

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The 2022 International Flower and Garden Festival Foodie Guide is Here!!

It’s almost time!! The 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will kick off NEXT WEEK on March 2, 2022!! This year’s Festival will run for 125 days, ending on July 4, 2022. Disney just released the 2022 Foodie Guide for this year’s kitchens! With 20 Outdoor Kitchens, there are NEW offerings AND returning favorites!

The first thing you’ll want to do is to grab your Festival Passport. Here, you will find each menu, and you can make your Foodie Guide battle plan! You can also find out which kitchens and dishes are part of this year’s Garden Graze. Participants will have the opportunity join this food stroll, and try five delicious dishes at different outdoor kitchens. You will need to get your Passport stamped at each kitchen. After you’ve received all five stamps, head to Pineapple Promenade, where you will then receive your Festival-exclusive treat!

Flower and Garden Festival - Spike's Pollen-Nation Scavenger Hunt

Of course, food is not the ONLY thing available at the Festival! There will be, naturally, flowers! EPCOT will be transformed into a floral paradise, that you have to see to believe! There is also the Garden Rocks Concert Series! And for kids and kids-at-heart, there is the Spike’s Pollen-Nation Scavenger Hunt, where you will search for Spike, an adorable honey bee, in each country around World Showcase! But now, THE FOODIE GUIDE!

Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth (Between Imagination! and Refreshment Port)

Beverages

Blood Orange Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic)
Cookie Butter Worms and Dirt (non-alcoholic)

food

Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze
Seared Verlasso Salmon with farro risotto and micro herbs
Strawberry Mousse with Chocolate crisp pearls

EPCOT Sunshine Griddle (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)

food

Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze)
Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa

Beverages

Froot Loops Shake (non-alcoholic)
Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, rum and coffee liqueur, and vanilla vodka

Corned Beef Brisket Hash with house-made potato barrels, onions, peppers, cheese curds, and a soft-poached egg with Tabasco hollandaise (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon

The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board

food

Tupelo Honey and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with jalapeños, bacon, and house-made whipped honey butter (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Lavender Honey Mustard-marinated Chicken Flatbread with whipped honey-ricotta cheese, marinated vegetables, and goat cheese
Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses

beverages

Honey-Peach Freeze in a Souvenir Spike the Bee Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest)
Lemonade Mead
Orange Blossom Honey Wine
Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka

The Citrus Blossom (Near Port of Entry)

food

NEW! Crispy Mojo Marinated Pork Belly, Avocado Cream, Corn Salsa, Salsa Verde, and Plantain Chips (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Tuna Tataki Bowl with spicy yuzu glaze, mango, avocado, and pappadam crisp
NEW! Grapefruit Tart: Grapefruit curd, lychee jam, ginger mousse, and yuzu cream

beverages

Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (non-alcoholic) (Limit 2 per guest)
Key Lime Hibiscus Ale
Orange Peel Ale
Citrus Honey Cream Ale
Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy
Beer Flight

Refreshment Port (Near Canada)

food

House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers Poutine (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)

beverage

Salted Cucumber Apple Hard Cider
Lavender Martini: Vodka with lavender and lemon

Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry)

food

Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips
DOLE Whip (Plant-based)

beverages

Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
DOLE Whip with Fanta (non-alcoholic)
Tropical Hefe Wheat Ale
Fresh Pressed Mango, Pineapple, and Guava Wheat Ale
Hazy Pebbles Fruity Hazy Milkshake
Violet Lemonade Ale
Sparkling Pineapple Wine
DOLE Whip topped with mango cream liqueur
Pineapple Beer Flight

And that’s just the beginning! This 2022 Foodie Guide is MASSIVE! The EPCOT Festivals have really become a mainstay and a massive draw! The food is absolutely amazing, and you can definitely spend every night eating around the world! For the rest of the kitchens and food offerings, head over to the Disney Parks Blog and read more! I hope the lines for the sippers aren’t 6+ hours long!

What are YOU most looking forward to eating? I kind of think I need to have that corn spoonbread from the Honey Bee-stro! Are you ready to book your spring vacation to visit the Flower and Garden Festival? Contact me today to get your free, no obligation vacation quote!

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Best Epcot Drinks

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The Best Options for When You Want to Drink Around the World!

Best Epcot Drinks – Strategy

So you want to drink around the world…. This popular theme park past time has become almost cultish. You will find t-shirts, passports, apps, and more about the topic. But where do you start? How do you do it? What are the best Epcot drinks? What should I avoid? How many body parts will I need to sell to be able to afford it? I’ve got your back! Let’s get started.

Drink Around the World – Where to Start?

There are a TON of opinions out there about WHERE you should start in World Showcase. First off, that entirely depends on where you’re coming from. If you’re entering the International Gateway, it is completely ridiculous to start in Mexico. If you’re coming from Test Track, there’s no way you’re going to want to start in, say, France. For me, when drinking around the World, in order to survive, you’ll want to start in Canada. Especially if you’re going to have an alcoholic drink in all 11 countries. Mexico is the best pavilion, I will never say otherwise. Mexico probably has the best drinks, too, but if you start there, you’re gonna be smashed by America, and the rest of the night will be a waste. So just trust me, and start in Canada!

Best Epcot Drinks – Canada: The Ottawa Apple

Canada means hockey, beer, maple syrup, and apples. So you need to head to the Popcorn Cart in Canada and order the Ottawa Apple. This drink has Crown Royal whiskey, maple, apple infusion, and cranberry juice. It is sweet AND tart and the whiskey is nice and warm as it goes down your gullet! This is one of my favorite drinks and, in my opinion, one of the best themed drinks in Epcot. Maple and Apple is completely Canadian! Do you know what I’m talkin’ aboot?

United Kingdom: The Welsh Dragon

If you’re a beer person, you’re going to want a Guinness, but, if you’re like me, you’re going for the liquor. My go-to Epcot drink is the Welsh Dragon. Peach schnapps, melon liqueur, creme de menthe, orange juice, and pineapple juice. You can also opt to get it in a souvenir mug. Our go-to is to stop into the Rose and Crown Pub, grab a drink, and enjoy them while strolling around the UK Gardens!

Best Epcot Drinks – France: Orange Slush

You’re hot and you deserve something to help you cool off. So stroll over to France for the quintessential Epcot cocktail, the Grand Marnier Orange Slush! Grand Marnier, rum, Grey Goose orange, and orange juice. Simply delicious!

Morocco: The Mediterranean Journey

Stop into Spice Road Table, have some food to soak up that first round of alcohol, and order the Mediterranean Journey to accompany your meal. But don’t forget the water, either! This concoction is cointreau, peach vodka, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine.

Japan – Violet Sake

The most underrated pavilion probably has the most underrated drink. Japan is absolutely gorgeous, the food is good, and the shopping is unique. But don’t go there. Just stay away. Keep the crowds low. I kid, I kid. Head to Kabuki Cafe and order the Violet Sake, a combination of sake, purple pear, and lime juice.

Best Epcot Drinks: American Adventure – Frozen Stag Lemonade

Best Epcot Drinks - Frozen Stag Lemonade

The American Adventure is not the place to go for food and drinks that are out of the ordinary, but if you consider not getting a drink here a failure, you don’t want to miss the Frozen Stag Lemonade, frozen lemonade and Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon. Then head out to somewhere more adventurous….

China: Tipsy Ducks in Love

Bourbon, coffee, tea, and chocolate. What could POSSIBLY go wrong? If you’re starting to have trouble walking, you want want to opt for the N/A version here!

Norway: Viking Coffee (And School Bread)

Alright, kids, 10 countries in, get some school bread and load up. There’s only one country left, and it’s a doozy! The Viking Coffee is available hot or cold, but you’re probably going to shoot for the cold version. This coffee is made with Baileys Irish Cream and Kamora Coffee Liqueur with Coffee-Chocolate Sauce and is garnished with Coffee-Chocolate Crunch. Maybe grab some more water. Try and sober up a bit. Then….VIVA LA MEXICO!!!!

MEXICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’ve Made It!

Best Epcot Drinks - Mexico — Blood Orange Margarita

If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! I’m so proud of you! I hope you’re not seeing double! Now take yourself inside the pyramid to La Cava del Tequila and grab a Blood Orange Margarita! Tequila, orange liqueur, sweet-tart blood orange juice, topped with a wildberry foam, served on the rocks with a tajin chili powder rim.

For a more Mexico-fied experience, check out the Tequila Experience at La Cava del Tequila! Interested in the Bar Crawls of Walt Disney World? Contact me today to book your next Disney vacation!!

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Best Mocktails of Disney World

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The best Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Walt Disney World and Where to Find Them!

I love to drink around the World, but there are some who, for whatever reason (you do you! Live your life!), cannot, will not, do not want to drink. So, for these people, and everyone else, too, here are the best mocktails of Disney World!

best mocktails available at various lounges

pina colava

This first one is a classic, and SO good. It also comes with rum, if you want the virgin for the kids while you imbibe the real thing! This tropical twist on the classic colada invites a thick raspberry puree into the mix. Personally, raspberries make all tropical flavors that much better, so I prefer this to the real Colada!

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Best Mocktails of Disney World - Schweitzer Falls

schweitzer falls – trader sam’s grog grotto, the polynesian

Yes, Trader Sam’s has great cocktails. And they also have great No-Booze Brews. So while you’re having the Uh-Oa or the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room, the kids or your sober companion can also enjoy a tropical beverage, like the Schweitzer Falls! Of course, it’s named after the great explorer good ‘ol Albert…..Falls! This is Sam’s Gorilla Grog and tropical juices topped with Sprite. So refreshing!

mOCKTAILS IN mAGIC kINGDOM

While you won’t find that many cocktails, the Magic Kingdom actually has a lot of the best mocktails of Disney World! Adventureland? Main St? I’m sure there’s something! Let’s check it out!

lefou’s brew – gaston’s tavern

Best Mocktails - LeFou's Brew — LeFou’s Brew and Souvenir Stein

Yeah, yeah, yeah, frozen butterbeer, Harry Potter, blah blah blah. Don’t sleep on LeFou’s Brew! This vegan-friendly no-sugar-added frozen apple slush presents a hint of marshmallow flavoring and is topped with a passionfruit-mango foam. Surprisingly delicious. Amazingly refreshing. This is definitely something to enjoy! Wash down your GIGANTIC cinnamon roll with LeFou’s Brew!

frozen mint julep lemonade – casey’s corner

Hang on, Disneylanders, we know you have the Mint Julep game under control over there in CA, but this version is a refreshing, frozen, slushified mix of mint julep perfection! Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade, topped with fresh mint leaves, cherry, and lemon. A timely reminder in the best mocktails competition that sometimes, less is more!

dole whip float – aloha isle

A contender that needs no introduction, it’s THE DOLE WHIP FLOAT. The classic Dole Whip, pineapple, vanilla, or swirl, topped with pineapple juice. JUST what the doctor ordered on a hot, August day in Central Florida!

i lava you float – sunshine tree terrace

That brings us to my personal favorite snack in all of Walt Disney World (I said what I said) , the I Lava You Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace. Now, hear me out: Fanta strawberry soda, passion fruit flavor served with DOLE Whip Orange, and topped with Popping Candy. TASTE BUD HEAVEN. Seriously, who would have ever thought strawberry Fanta was SO GOOD?!?!?

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Best Mocktails of Disney World - Sunset Boulevard

sunset boulevard – hollywood brown derby lounge

Checking in with another “less is more” offering in the best mocktails competition, the Sunset Boulevard at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. SO SIMPLE. It is tangerine and sprite, served with a glow cube. It is delicious and refreshing.

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Best Mocktails of Disney World - Night Blossom

night blossom – pongu pongu

Described as, “layers of Apple and Desert Pear Limeade topped with Passion Fruit Boba Balls,” the Night Blossom is the perfect pick-me-up in the middle of a hot day at Animal Kingdom aka the hottest of the hot theme parks!

best mocktail in epcot

The american dream – fife and drum tavern

“You look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a hot dog REAL bad!” This patriotic refreshment is perfect for washing down that hot dog, turkey leg, or Mickey pretzel! Frozen Fanta strawberry, vanilla ice cream, and frozen Fanta blue raspberry slushy! It is as good as it sounds!

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La Cava Experience at Epcot

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Without question, the Mexico Pavilion is my FAVORITE Pavilion in Epcot. From the twilight sky to Donald Duck to excellent margaritas, there is a lot to love here! But did you know you can take a class and learn about, AND TASTE, incredible tequilas? Well….now you do! Learn all about La Cava Experience!

La Cava Experience

Here, you will learn the history of Tequila, all while sampling said tequila, in La Cava del Tequila. This unique Tequila Bar and Lounge is located inside the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot, right to the right as you enter the Plaza. You will get to try some of the finest tequilas in the world as you learn the culture and tradition of the region of Mexico where tequila is from.

You will meet a Certified Tequila Ambassador, who will guide you through the experience. They pair each tequila with a flavor that is designed specifically to enhance the flavor and essence of the tequila. And some of the tequilas are exclusive to La Cava Experience. You cannot get them anywhere else in the world!

Details and Important information

Of course, all guests must be 21 to take part in this experience. The cost is $150 per person plus tax and service charge, and you must have a valid park ticket and park reservation for Epcot.

This experience includes chips and guacamole, but not a full meal, so it is encouraged you make alternative plans for your meal! You may book up to 6 people online. For groups of 7-14 people, please email lacava@palmasrestaurants.com and you they may be accommodated. If you or someone in your party have food allergies and/or dietary restrictions, you may contact lacava@palmasrestaurants.com. This experience takes place on high top tables, so please use the email to contact the restaurant if you or someone in your party needs wheelchair-accessible tables.

Alternative Tequila experience – la cava del tequila

If you are a tequila fan, but don’t necessarily want to take a class, just visit La Cava del Tequila, home to over 200 types of tequila, top-shelf cocktails, and Mexican beer and wine. Some specialties include a tequila flight and a wild passion fruit margarita!

If you’re feeling adventurous, order the Alibrije – a secret tequila drink located only at La Cava del Tequila! It is Centinela Blanco Tequila, Chinola passion fruit liqueur, and fresh lime juice, topped with a mixed berry bubble for a sweet fragrance that will enhance that very first sip!

Ready to book your next vacation with this incredible tequila experience? Contact me today!!!

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Visit Mexico

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There are few places I love more than this, so let’s visit Mexico at EPCOT!

visit mexico – a pyramid

If you have never visited Mexico, you might have seen photos of the Mesoamerican pyramid that houses the exhibit. Although similar to their Egyptian counterparts, these pyramids feature flat tops and stairs up the sides. There’s already enough walking in Epcot! You won’t have to climb stairs to get inside, though, since the pyramid is raised. DO NOT CLIMB THE STAIRS ON THE PYRAMID. Just don’t be that guy!

Once inside, you will find shopping, dining, and a dark ride that showcases Mexican culture. This is one of my favorite pavilions. It is absolutely beautiful. You will enter the pavilion through an art gallery that features Mexican artwork called “Animales Fantasticos.”

You will then enter the Plaza de los Amigos, a Mexican plaza and village, set at twilight overlooking a lagoon. In the center of the lagoon, you will see another pyramid, complete with a volcano that is “erupting.” On the edge of the plaza is San Angel Inn Restaurante, a table service restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine.

gran fiesta tour

Across the way from the restaurant, you will find the ride Gran Fiesta Tour, one of three rides in the World Showcase. In the current iteration of this ride, you will travel past the Mayan pyramid and volcano (and past the restaurant) into a celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Start out with Panchito Pistoles and Jose Carioca, as they search for the third Caballero, Donald Duck! They have a concert to perform and need our help! The ride then progresses through Mexican scenes and animatronics until all Three Caballeros unite to perform. It is super cute and very relaxing. I highly recommend it. I could just visit Mexico just for the ride!

Visit Mexico for Tequila!

Next to San Angel, you will find La Cava del Tequila, a tequila bar with tequila (duh), specialty margaritas, and appetizers. Here you can also book La Cava Experience. This is a private tequila tasting with tequila connoisseurs, that you can only get in Tequila, Mexico. It is truly a one of a kind experience! Sound like your kind of thing? Let’s talk!

Visit Mexico - Donald Duck — Photo does not reflect current safety protocols. Masks are currently required in Walt Disney World

Donald Duck. Character meet and greets are BACK, though still socially distanced.

shopping

You’ve looked at art work, you’ve gone on a relaxing boat ride, you’ve eaten, you’ve drank, you’ve heard some music. Now you shop til you drop! In the Plaza de los Amigos you will find authentic Mexican goodies like sombreros and ceramics and musical instruments like castanets and maracas. Outside of the Mexico pavilion, you can grab a quick service meal at La Hacienda de San Angel (available on mobile ordering) or grab a margarita at Choza de Margarita, an outdoor margarita bar that also serves appetizers.

Have you visited the Mexico pavilion? You simply must go! It is absolutely beautiful and has a lot to look at! Ready to book your vacation?

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2022 Flower and Garden Festival

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Dates Announced for 2022 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

Great news for Festival fans! Disney announced TWO Festival starting dates this week, the Festival of the Arts, which runs from January 14, 2022, through February 21, 2022, and the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival! TOPIARY FANS REJOICE! This year’s festival will begin on March 2, 2022, and run for 125 days through July 4, 2022! So many days to see and smell amazing flowers and, of course, TO EAT!!

The Festival will look to honor the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, with an all new entrance topiary, featuring Goofy and a 50th Themed birthday cake! You might find other topiaries, like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs near the Germany Pavilion or Lumiere and Cogsworth near France.

There will be a Health Full walk along the Imagination walkway, with tips for staying well, which will be sponsored by AdventHealth. And 18 outdoor kitchens!!! Garden Rocks Concert Series will also be returning to the American Gardens theater.

Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available! And don’t forget to contact me to book your vacation!

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EPCOT Festival of the Arts

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New Year, start of another EPCOT Festival Season! We already know the dates of TWO EPCOT Festivals in 2022! This year’s Festival of the Arts will begin January 14, 2022, and run through February 21, 2022. This celebration of ALL of the Arts will be taking place during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World, so there’s no time like the present!

Disney on Broadway Returns!

Every two weeks, a new pair of performers will perform music from Broadway on Disney musicals at the American Adventure stage.

Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin) and Adam Jacobs (Aladdin)

January 14
January 16 through 17
January 20 through 21

Kerry Butler (Beauty and the Beast) and Telly Leung (Aladdin)

January 15
January 18 through 19
January 22 through 23

Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid) and Robert Creighton (Frozen)

January 24
January 26 through 27
January 30 through 31
February 3 through 4

Kara Lindsay (Newsies) and Dan DeLuca (Newsies)

January 25
January 28 through 29
February 1 through 2
February 5 through 6

Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan)

February 7
February 9 through 10
February 13 through 14
February 17 through 18

Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin)

February 8
February 11 through 12
February 15 through 16
February 19 through 20

Special Performance – February 21, 2022

On February 21, give a standing ovation for an extended finale featuring Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons and Michael James Scott!

Culinary Arts

Eat your way around the world at 15 Food Studios, turning food into EDIBLE ART!

The Artists’ Table at the American Adventure – American classics, like Beef Wellington and seared scallops, paired with a great beer or chilled glass of wine
The Craftsman’s Courtyard NEW! Near Disney Traders – inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement on the coast of California, enjoy savory seafood and fresh salads
Deco Delights near Port of Entry – indulge your sweet tooth with these sweet treats, inspired by the roaring 20s to the bright colors of Miami Beach
The Deconstructed Dish near Port of Entry – Try your favorite dishes – like a BLT, French onion soup and key lime pie – deconstructed!
The Donut Box Near Test Track – try delicious donuts, which pair wonderfully with a glass of rosé or a coffee cocktail
El Artista Hambriento at Mexico – Classic Mexican fare, including carne asada and chocolate tacos
Goshiki at Japan – Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring “the 5 colors” of Japanese cuisine, including sushi donuts and sake
Gourmet Landscapes at Canada – These Canadian chefs have foraged for all the finest ingredients so that you can enjoy wild mushroom risotto, beet carpaccio and other farm-fresh delights
L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise at France – Savory and sweet French pastries and delicacies, paired with wine – including a black winter truffle croissant and warm brie in a bread bowl, paired with a French wine or frozen martini
L’Arte di Mangiare at Italy – Baroque cuisine that looks like Michelangelo created it himself, with rich colors and dramatic flavors, serving up arancini, ravioli and more
The Painted Panda at China – Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art, like General Tso’s chicken shumai or the char siu pork buns, and enjoy refreshing beverages like bubble tea and Chinese-inspired cocktails
Pastoral Palate at Germany – food inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art was painted, featuring wild boar cassoulet, a red wine-braised beef short rib, and more
Pop Eats Near Port of Entry – Pop Art of the 20th Century, including the colorful almond frangipane cake and the ever-popular Pop’t Art – a sugar cookie with a twist. Plus, enjoy savory dishes like tomato soup with grilled cheese
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina at Morocco – enjoy grilled kebabs, almond phyllo pockets and more, paired with a flavorful hard cider or the chai tea mint mimosa
Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina located between Morocco & France – Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto – like spicy ajiaco soup or a house-made empanada with chorizo

And don’t forget to take part in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine! Once you purchase all five dishes, and receive your passport stamps, you will receive your Artist Palette Cookie!!

Visual Arts

Visit some Artful Photo Ops, where you can become part of the art! Cross the Delaware with Washington, practice your Mona Lisa Smile, and Scream! There will be unique art installations all around the World Showcase! You can also visit art galleries and shop for Festival of the Arts MERCH all over World Showcase.

And there will be interactive experiences, too! Head to American Gardens for Animation Academy classes, where you can learn how to draw Disney characters from real animators! Check the EPCOT Park Showtimes and Times Guides for times!

Travel around World Showcase and find the chalk drawings! Or head to World Nature and take part in the massive Paint By Numbers Mural!

The Festival of the Arts is not to be missed! Contact me today to book your vacation to enjoy the Festival of the Arts!

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