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How Disney Stays Ahead Of Its Competition

Disney does have competition and I will tell you how they stay ahead of their competition.

First off, it’s Disney’s merchandise. They always have merchandise for special events like Christmas or Halloween.

Disney also has different collections so if you have, for example, an Imagination Pink Loungefly backpack then you probably want to match with the same color pink hat, shirt, and water bottle.

The merchandise is really expensive and Disney is making a lot of money because they have the merchandise in different colors.

Another way Disney is ahead is the Cast Members. The Cast Members (the people who work in Disney World) are always friendly and in a good mood. This is not the case in other amusement parks. In Universal they have friendly people too but besides Disney World and Universal other amusement parks just do not have very friendly people. The people that work at other amusement parks always look annoyed and like they don’t want to be there. Friendly cast members are very important because if a person has a good interaction with a cast member then they will want to come back to Disney World or Universal.

Disney is also constantly updating its parks by adding new rides. If, for example, you’re a big Star Wars fan then you probably want to go to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. Then you will make the long journey to Disney World and Disney gets a lot of money! While we are on the topic, Rise of the Resistance opened on December 5.

Other rides that are coming are Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train in the spring of 2020 in Hollywood Studios, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is coming next summer in the France pavilion, and Beauty and the Beast Sing Along debuts January 2020.

These are a few ways that Disney stays ahead of its competition.

Christmas Is Coming To Hollywood Studios

It’s almost December and I want to tell you about the Christmas fireworks show and more Christmas events that are coming to Hollywood Studios.

You can see the nighttime show Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! This show is complete with fireworks and music. You can help the elves Wayne and Lanny from the movie Prep and Landing find missing Santa Clause.

You can also see the Sunset Seasons Greetings projection on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. It comes with lasers, snow, and stories and songs from Mickey, Minnie, Olaf, and friends.

This sounds very exciting!

Christmas Is Coming To Epcot

Christmas is coming to Epcot! From the Holiday Cookie Stroll to the Candlelight Processional there are many reasons to be merry!

The Holiday Cookie Stroll is back! The Holiday Cookie Stroll is when you get to try different delicious cookies during the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. There is even a sweet offer! When you buy five cookies, and get a matching stamp for each one of the cookies, you can go to the Holiday Kitchen and get a cookie!

There is also the famous Candlelight Processional. It is a holiday event that takes place every year at Epcot. A celebrity hosts the event and tells the story of Christmas along with a choir and a fifty piece orchestra.

Here are the celebrities that will be the narrators at the Candelight Processional.

What are you must excited for at Epcot?

Christmas Is Coming To Magic Kingdom

If you’re a Disney Passholder then Disney has already sent or is going to send you this book.

If you’re not a Disney Passholder, no worries! I am going to tell you about what is coming to Disney World this Christmas! I am going to do separate articles on Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney Springs.

A couple months ago I already told you about what is coming to Animal Kingdom this Christmas. If you missed that article click here!

Minnie now has her own fireworks show! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit with pretty colors and carols.

You can see the fireworks show in Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tommorrowland. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will be a part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas. You can see the fireworks from now until December 22, 2019.

A Beginner’s Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is from August 29 – November 23, 2019.

Different booths from different countries are put up around Epcot. They feature outstanding food from different countries.

Did you know you will even be able to meet celebrity chefs like Buddy Valastro from Cake Boss? You will be able to meet celebrity chefs at Sunday Brunch With The Chef. (Click here for more information!)

You can also play Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘N Squeak Scavenger Hunt. (While we are on the topic, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in Epcot by Spring of 2020!)

The last time I was at Epcot’s Food and Wine festival, I was two years old, so I only have pictures of the outside of booths from this past August.

If you have ever wanted to taste your way around the world than you should go to the Food and Wine festival.

A Beginner’s Guide to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party started on August 16, 2019 and will end on November 1, 2019. I went to the first one this year on August 16th and can’t wait to talk to you all about it.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts at 7 pm, but they will start letting you in as early as 4 pm. When you arrive, cast members give you a wristband to wear. You MUST wear it or you will be kicked out at 6 pm, which is when the park closes for all other guests.

You are allowed to dress up for the party but if you’re 14 or older, you have to follow some rules.

Don’t forget that you can trick or treat at different locations in Magic Kingdom. Castmembers give you candy at each of these locations.

If you have an allergy, don’t panic. Go to a Castmember to get a teal colored treat bag. That way you get tokens that you can turn in for special treats, instead of candy.

The Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party brochure.

There are specialty foods you can get too. The Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Cupcake can be found at Main Street Bakery. It is a candy cupcake with peanut butter chips, chocolate candy bites, and toffee filled with caramel sauce, all topped with a chocolate cauldron iced with a chocolate buttercream. The Headless Horseman Cheesecake can be found at Sleepy Hollow.

It is a pumpkin mousse with chocolate cake, chocolate crunchies, orange glaze and a Headless Horseman chocolate piece. Chocolate Mickey Waffles are also available at Sleepy Hollow. It is a black chocolate Mickey Waffle with pumpkin gelato, candy corns, and a caramel sauce. Constance’s Wedding Cake was very popular. It is available at Liberty Square Popcorn cart. The Jack and Sally push pops can be found at snack carts near Cinderella’s Castle. The Pumpkin Spice Milkshake at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies looks so good! It is a pumpkin spice flavored milkshake with candy pumpkins and a Mickey Straw. The Pumpkin Spice Soft-Serve Sundae is also at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies.

Some rides have Halloween party overlays too. On Space Mountain, it’s even darker and it plays spooky music.

On Pirates of the Caribbean, real life pirates are on the ride.

Madame Carlotta outside of Haunted Mansion.

Haunted Mansion did not change inside but outside you can see Madame Carlotta, Madame Rinotta, and Butler Broome. Here is a video of Madame Carlotta and Butler Broome.

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Don’t forget to check out the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade at 9:15 pm and 11:15 pm. There is also a Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular and special Halloween fireworks.

Have fun at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Happy Halloween!

Christmas Will Be At Animal Kingdom

Disney World has announced holiday overlays and entertainment will be coming to Animal Kingdom during Christmas. I think it is exciting that Animal Kingdom will have decorations in every land.

Discovery Island will be filled with holiday decorations and luminaries on the roof, wire frame bird-shaped lanterns, and themed garland. Also, there will be festivities for the daytime and nighttime.

During the night the bird lanterns and rooftop luminaries make a glow through Discovery Island. The iconic Tree of Life will have winter tales. During the day Discovery Island will have sculpted puppets.

In Dinoland your favorite Disney characters will be playing Donald’s Dino-Bash. You will also be able to ‘Round the Truck-O-Saurus.”

In Animal Kingdom’s Asia, the theater district has been decorated for Diwali. Diwali is the holiday festival of lights in India.

The village Harambe in Animal Kingdom’s Africa will have western traditions with the colors and textiles of African celebrations. At Tusker House, Mickey and his friends will have a holiday overlay.

Finally, let’s head over to Pandora. There will be decorations at Pongu Pongu with pieces made from the Earth. It will begin November 8, 2019.

This news is exciting and puts you in the mood for Christmas!

Paint Your Own Mask Activity Is Now In Epcot’s Italy Pavilion

You have probably seen the beautiful Venetian Masks in the Italy pavilion or you might have possibly bought one. Now you can paint your own unique mask!

You can choose either a resin mask or a papiermache mask. Your parents can join in on the fun too!

The Italy Pavilion has lots of great snacks!

The masks take 15-20 minutes to dry when you have finished painting. Snack break!!! How about some delicious gelato? If you don’t want to wait for your mask to dry you can always have them delivered to the front of the park or delivered to your Disney resort. This activity sounds awesome!

A Beginner’s Guide to Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

This year the 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival dates are March 6-June 3, 2019.

If you’re going to Disney World between these dates then you will see the beautiful Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. The Flower and Garden Festival shows some outstanding garden work that makes the plants look like Disney characters: Lightning McQueen, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto are all found at the entrance, Buzz Lightyear is at Mission Space and The Three Caballeros are at the Mexico pavilion.

The Garden Passport is free and helps you find the Outdoor Kitchens and has scavenger hunts. It’s really cool! The Outdoor Kitchens are all around the World Showcase Lagoon. They have food for you while you’re at the Flower and Garden Festival.

… and Buzz Lightyear (in front of Mission Space)!

The Garden Rocks Concert now performs nightly! Best part? It’s free with Epcot admission!

The Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt takes place April 5-April 21. You can buy a map and stickers and look for Disney character eggs.

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is definitely something worth seeing. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures!