Mickey Throws the Christmas Party of the Century at Walt Disney World

Starting November 8th and continuing until December 19th, Walt Disney World theme parks will be hosting a very special event, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Walt Disney World’s trademark magic combined with the enchantment of Christmas season makes this event one of Disney’s most anticipated celebrations of the year. This year’s event features Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Parade with Santa Clause, holiday fireworks, live entertainment, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and real snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A. in the park. As always, guests also get the opportunity to spend some time with their favorite Disney characters. Tickets to this event must be purchased separately. Bring your kids to Walt Disney World and experience the magic of this wonderful event with them!

With the wonders of the Christmas season also comes the chilly weather of winter. Spend some time enjoying the warmth and entertainment found indoor at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre. This dinner and show experience allows you to be a central part of the show as a detective. Enjoy the laughs and confusion when one of the cast members is murdered, and you’re put on the case. You and your family can team up to decide who did it, and talk over the clues as you eat your delicious meal. This experience is always a hit for guests of all ages.

If your kids start to miss the magic of Disney World and want to have some more fun with Disney’s famous characters, take them to Chef Mickey’s Character Dining. The adventure starts out with a VIP ride in a stretch limousine to downtown Disney where an enchanted dinner awaits. Prime rib, roast turkey, and other delicious meals will fill your kids’ stomachs while Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and the other Disney characters sign autographs and fill your kids’ imagination. It’s an experience that your children will love, and you will be a hero for being the one to give it to them!

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Orlando, FL

The Epcot Center in the Walt Disney World Theme Park celebrates the return of spring each year with its International Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando, FL. This festival is held from March 17th to May 30th annually. There are thousands of plants used in the festival to construct large topiaries shaped like Disney characters and create lovely gardens. Part of this festival includes Minnie’s Magnificent Butterfly Garden which attracts thousands of exotic butterflies with the various flowers and plants used in the garden. 

Mickey Mouse topiaries reaching heights of ten feet are displayed by gardners who are there to teach others how to create some of these magical displays. Local horticulturists are brought in to talk to the visitors about the plants and give tips and advice on how to make their own gardens better. Everyone can learn something, from those who have never gardened to those who have been gardening all of their lives. 

While visiting the Epcot Center, you might also be interested in exploring some other avenues of Disney World. Activities like Chef Mickey’s Character Dining the Disney Character Breakfast with Limousine will add some fun variety to your trip. If you are in the mood for a unique theater experience, you may also want to attend the Cirque du Soleil La Nouba which is sure to entrance any viewers.