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Christmas brings a flurry of activities celebrating the happiest time of the year. Every park gets a holiday makeover, with Yuletide festivities galore. My favorite events take place at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Join me on a tour! If you are looking to introduce your kids to Epcot, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is a

Disney Springs is all spruced up for the holiday season, and Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex has much to offer. Find out all about Christmas at Disney Springs, including the wide variety of free entertainment. Christmas Tree Trail Featuring 23 custom-decorated holiday trees, each themed for a popular Disney movie or character, the trail is an absolute must-see. Beautiful

Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently attended Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Here is her very merry tale.  Upon entering the park, you’ll find that the towering Christmas tree, a festive decorated Main Street U.S.A., and the windows of the Emporium shop set the tone. Everything is decorated to the max and there is

This winter, plan your next cruise vacation with The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line 2020! We are celebrating the release of the 2020 edition with a GIVEAWAY. Enter for your chance to win a copy of the book and an Olaf Beach towel. But first read on and find out what’s new in the 2020 edition. Whether you’re planning a family trip,

The original three theme parks at Walt Disney World have long been known for their annual holiday celebrations, from the Magic Kingdom’s massive Christmas tree and Epcot’s international storytellers to the dazzling lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has also gone wild for the season with brand-new 2019 holiday decorations in Pandora, DinoLand U.S.A., and elsewhere