Christmas
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EPCOT Festival of the Holidays – The Best of the Fest!
We had an absolute blast sampling the new food and beverage offerings at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. It was a lot of difficult research, but now we can share our EPCOT Festival of the Holidays best of the fest picks! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of traditions and cuisine from around the world during the yuletide season. In 2025, the festival takes place from November 28th to December 30th. Guests attending EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will enjoy various seasonal offerings around World Showcase including holiday storytellers, festive decorations, musical performances, and special events. But the big draw of this festival for many is the…
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New Menu Items at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
During the holiday season, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar transforms into a festive den of yuletide merriment. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with my family to experience the Holiday Bar and Halloween Bar. But on a recent girls trip, I couldn’t wait to show my friends the incredible festive theming at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar – and also sample the brand-new menu items! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is a family-friendly lounge located in Disney Springs. This watering hole is designed to resemble an airplane hangar-turned-dive bar. And who should be the proprietor of such a location? Well, none other than Indiana Jones’s high-flying and adventure-seeking pal – Jock Lindsey! Fans…
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How to Throw a Star Wars Life Day Party
This week, we combined our love of Star Wars and Christmas by throwing a Life Day party! What is Life Day, you ask? Well, Star Wars super fans can tell you that Life Day is a Wookiee holiday first introduced in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The special follows Chewbacca and Han Solo, as they attempt to get Chewy home in time for the holiday while evading the Galactic Empire. The Star Wars Holiday Special was very poorly received and was never rebroadcast or released on video. But the special did introduce audiences to Boba Fett, and I think that’s a pretty big win! While I understand the criticisms…
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Disney Jollywood Nights Planning Guide and Checklist
The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! During this premiere after hours event, guests delight in the glitz and glam of old Hollywood while immersed in a glittering holiday atmosphere. Specialty entertainment, festive food and drinks, and rare character encounters are just a few of the exclusive offerings available at this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a checklist for Disney Jollywood Nights! But before we dive into our Jollywood Nights checklist, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party. Disney Jollywood Nights Disney…
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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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Noelle Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a Christmas themed dinner to the Disney+ holiday comedy, Noelle! Noelle Kringle is the daughter of Santa Claus. After her father retires, it is Noelle’s job to support her brother (Nick) and ensure he is ready to inherit the Santa role. Unfortunately, Nick gets cold feet and flees the North Pole. To save Christmas, Noelle embarks on a search-and-recover mission to retrieve her brother from the unfamiliar world outside the North Pole. Noelle is a charming story full of holiday fun that we look forward to watching every year! There are several fun food references that inspired me to create this Noelle themed dinner. Some of…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
This week, we are covering all the Christmas offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Walt Disney World goes all out when decking the halls for Christmas, especially at the Disney Resorts! Guests visiting over the holidays are treated to massive Christmas trees, larger-than-life gingerbread displays, and exquisitely themed ornaments and lights. The décor at the resorts is so spectacular, many guests plan a day to simply resort hop to take in the amazing displays. If this sounds like you, then check out our Top 10 Disney Resorts to Visit During Christmas! Each resort offers something unique, and Animal Kingdom Lodge is no exception. Animal Kingdom Lodge tends to fly under…
