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EPCOT Festival of the Arts – Everything You Need to Know!
Festival of the Arts is an annual event that celebrates the visual, culinary, and performing arts throughout EPCOT. We were fortunate to experience this festival during our last trip to Walt Disney World, and we absolutely loved it! In 2026, EPCOT Festival of the Arts takes place from January 16th to February 23th. Festival attendees will enjoy live artist demonstrations, musical performances, and art-inspired cuisine at the various food studios. This festival offers several unique experiences to visitors, so we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to get the most out of the fest! Visual Arts Festival Markets The Festival Markets located throughout EPCOT display incredible Disney-inspired art pieces…
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Food Reviews from EPCOT Festival of the Arts
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is in full swing, and we’re sharing our food reviews from our recent trip! This annual EPCOT festival celebrates the visual, culinary, and performing arts. Guests attending Festival of the Arts will enjoy live artist demonstrations, musical performances, and art-inspired cuisine at the various food studios. This was our first visit to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, and I was most excited to try the food! For a full list of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts food studios, head to Walt Disney World’s website. A little background information: This trip was just my four-year-old son and me. And while that meant this was an incredible…
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Lion Guard Birthday Party
Our little guy is officially four years old, so we threw him a safari birthday party themed to The Lion Guard! The Lion Guard is my son’s latest obsession. This Lion King spinoff series introduces Simba’s son, Kion, and his team of friends that form the Lion Guard. As leader of the Lion Guard, Kion is tasked with protecting the Pride Lands and defending the Circle of Life. I knew my son would really love a Lion Guard cake for his birthday party. But as I reflected on last year’s Star Wars party (and all the extra work I created for myself!), I decided to take it easy with the…
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The Santa Clause Themed Dinner
This week, we put on our Santa hats and enjoyed a themed dinner to the Christmas classic – The Santa Clause! In The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin finds himself taking over the boots (literally) of Santa Claus after inadvertently startling him off his rooftop on Christmas Eve. Scott teams up with his son, Charlie, to deliver the remaining presents and return to the North Pole. Upon his return, however, the elves inform Scott he is now the new Santa (per the “Santa Clause”) and must resume his role next Christmas. For our Santa Clause themed dinner menu, I took inspiration from several food references and characters in the film. So,…
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Christmas Dinner and a Movie Pairings
The holidays are finally here! And one of our favorite ways to get in the spirit of the season is with special themed dinner and movie nights. So, this week we’re sharing our festive dinner and Christmas movie pairings! We’ve done a lot of themed dinner and movie nights specifically for the Christmas season, so consider this your one-stop shop to browse them all! Check out our list of Christmas dinner and movie pairings below! A Christmas Story You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid Our Christmas Story themed dinner was inspired by the fun food references in the film including meatloaf, Chinese food, and (of course) Ovaltine! Christmas Vacation It’s…
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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World
The holidays are just around the corner, so we’re counting down the top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World! Disney is magical any time of the year, but during the holiday season, the parks and resorts transform into a festive extravaganza! Towering Christmas trees, whimsical decorations, visits from Santa, and jovial events are a treat for the senses. I truly can’t think of a better place to celebrate Christmas with loved ones than at Walt Disney World! If you are a lucky parkgoer this time of year, then here are 10 can’t-miss experiences to celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World! 10. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar During the…
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Polar Express Hot Chocolate Party
As winter nears, we happily anticipate twinkling Christmas lights, quiet evenings with family, and a magical ambiance in the air. Cozy season is officially here, and one of the best ways to get cozy is with a cup of cocoa. So, this week we enjoyed a hot chocolate party themed to The Polar Express! I loved reading The Polar Express as a child, and now I read the very same copy of the book to my children. It’s a touching story about the spirit of Christmas and believing in magic that applies to young and old alike. My youngest two also enjoy the 2004 animated film of the same name. …
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – Themed Dinner
We capped off our Halloween dinner series with a menu inspired by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been a timeless Halloween tradition since it first aired in 1966. Based on the comic strip Peanuts, this animated special follows Charlie Brown and his friends as they celebrate Halloween. However, Linus chooses to forgo his friends’ traditional celebrations, and instead spends Halloween waiting in a pumpkin patch for the mythical Great Pumpkin. Our Great Pumpkin dinner was inspired by Charlie Brown and his friends as well as Linus’s “sincere” pumpkin patch! * This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click a link…
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Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board
We can’t get enough of the Sanderson Sisters! They are the reigning queens of Halloween in our household. So, this week, we paid tribute to our favorite trio of witches with a Hocus Pocus charcuterie board! If you’ve been following this blog, you know Halloween is a big deal for my family. And Hocus Pocus tops the chart of our favorite Halloween movies. We love the movie so much; we host an annual Hocus Pocus viewing party with our friends! So, when I first saw the Hocus Pocus charcuterie board trend circulating the internet – I had to get in on the fun! In this post, we’ll share how we…
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Halloween Dinner and a Movie Pairings
Spooky season is in full swing! And one of our favorite ways to get in the Halloween spirit is with themed dinner and movie nights. So, this week we’re sharing our favorite dinner and movie pairings perfect for Halloween! We’ve done a lot of themed dinners specifically for the Halloween season, so consider this your one-stop shop to browse them all! Check out our list of Halloween dinner and movie pairings below! Beetlejuice Themed Dinner It’s Showtime! This menu was inspired by the ghost with the most and other spooky elements from the film, Beetlejuice! Casper Themed Brunch The Afterlife of the Party Our Casper brunch menu was inspired by…
