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Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Preview 2024

February 20, 2024 0:11:26

In this episode, our team delves into the colorful and flavorful world of the upcoming Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. We’ll take you through the stunning topiaries that transform the park into a vibrant garden, each one meticulously crafted to represent beloved Disney characters and themes.

But it’s not just about the flowers—we’re also dishing out the details on the mouthwatering food options available throughout the festival. From fresh, farm-to-table dishes to delectable desserts, we’ll share our top picks and must-try treats.

We won’t forget about the exclusive festival merchandise, perfect for commemorating your visit or bringing a touch of the festival home. And for music lovers, we’ll highlight the Garden Rocks concert series and how enjoying a great meal can secure the best concert seating.

So whether you’re a festival veteran or planning your first visit, this episode is packed with tips, favorites, and insider info to help you make the most of your Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and flavors of this beloved event!

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A Visit to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

April 10, 2023 00:25:18

The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is a fan favorite every year. In this episode, Bridget, Nicole, and Renee discuss the topiaries, the great food, wonderful entertainment, and all the extra activities in this year’s festival.

Looking for a few tips to manage your time at the festival? We have those too.

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A Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

March 22, 2021 00:37:30

Running through July 5, 2021, the Taste of Epcot Flower and Garden Festival features beautiful flowers and topiaries, great food, fun activities, and talented entertainment.
In this episode, Cam, Karen, and Jeff take a walk around Epcot and explore all the great offerings of this year’s festival.

View our companion YouTube video at https://youtu.be/SAbJuUS3TLw

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Here is the list of weekend entertainment featuring local Orlando bands appearing each Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evenings:

EPIC! – (Pop)
Get ready for a true multi-generational “SuperBand” who continues their run of success—making appearances all over the world with their Concert Style high-energy show!

March 5 to 8
April 16 to 19
May 28 to 31

Motown in Motion (Motown / R&B)
Get moving to the sounds of this power-packed, live Motown musical tribute to some of the greatest American artists of all time.

March 19 to 22
April 30 to May 3
June 11 to 14

Vintage Vinyl Band (Vintage Pop)
Drop in for a spin with this unconventional top 40 cover band that specializes in retrofitting today’s hits into yesterday’s sound, while weaving in classics from the American Songbook.

March 12 to 15
April 23 to 26
June 4 to 7

The Hooligans (Pop)
Rock the night away to classic tunes ranging from the British Invasion to ‘80s pop to ‘90s alternative.

March 26 to 29
May 7 to 10
June 18 to 21

The Spazmatics (‘80s Pop)
Go wild for this band that recaptures all the best of the ‘80s. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and styles make for an evening of pure energy and entertainment.

April 2 to 5
May 14 to 17
June 25 to 28

Latin Ambition (Latin/Pop)
Discover why this bilingual Latin American Party Band has received accolades and honors industry-wide for over a decade—and earning their reputation by promising energy, showmanship and diversity.

April 9 to 12
May 21 to 24
July 2 to 5

#NowMoreThanEver

June 18, 2019 45:27

#NowMoreThanEver

This is Walt Disney World® Resort’s signature hashtag for the summer of ’19….and for good reason.

There are so many fun things coming to the 4 parks and Disney Springs this summer.

Hollywood Studios has a new nighttime show, and let’s not forget a little thing called Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Have fun new snacks and a new day-time parade celebration at Magic Kingdom. At Epcot, we’re getting ready for the new evening celebration, and Animal Kingdom offers fun dance parties and interactions with your favorite characters.

Join Karen and special guest, Lilliana Garcia as they discuss Lilliana’s recent hosted event where she was able to experience and sample some of the great new summer treats and fun.

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Animal Kingdom Lodge, Haunted Mansion, and a Trip Report

April 15, 2019 00:38:59

Animal Kingdom Lodge was our weekend home as Karen and Jeff got away for a few days to celebrate their upcoming wedding anniversary.

Recording live from the Lodge, complete with background noise from drums, kids, music, and doors, they reflect on their visit to the resort, the Haunted Mansion special event, Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, and some restaurant reports.

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: Animal Kingdom Lodge Exhibit

: Photopass Hatbox

: Swotu Wayä at Pandora

: Nave River

: Kilimanjaro Safari Elephant

: Lightening McQueen Racing Academy

: Cars Meet and Greet

: Cars Meet and Greet

: Lightening McQueen Dancers

: Edna Mode

: Jack Jack Wall

: Dumbo GF Egg

: Lay and the Tramp GF egg

: Grand Floridian Eggs

: Violet Lemonade Instagram

: Cheesecake and violet lemonade

: Kermit the Frog

: Mickey and Minnie

: Lady and the Tramp

: Flowers in Canada

: Frushi

: La Vie en Rose Frozen Slushy

: Watermelon Gin

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Walt Disney World Crowds Tips for Spring Break and other busy seasons

April 1, 2019 26:57

Walt Disney World crowds are probably the most mentioned concern that we hear from our guests.

Today, Karen and Jeff bring you some ideas and hacks on how to maximize your vacation pleasure, at the same time the crowds are very high.

As we enter into spring break season, the timing of this episode couldn’t be more perfect. Although, we have found that these ideas work well all year round.

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Disney Park Tours – Beyond the Attractions

August 14, 2018 0:25:06

Disney Park tours are an amazing way to experience even more while on your family vacation. Whether you are a Walt Disney history buff, enjoy behind the scenes access, or just want to experience something new, tours are a fun way to bring these to life.

In this week’s episode, I chat with my dad, Tom Wunder, about our 5 favorite tours….

Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World
Walk in Walt’s Footsteps at Disneyland Park
Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour at Walt Disney World
Grand Circle Tour learning about Walt’s love of trains at Disneyland.
VIP Tours at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park

While Disney offers these and many other tours, there are over 100 other Enchanting Extras available to make your vacation experience even more magical.

I’ve added as many pics as I could, but please keep in mind that backstage and Walt’s apartment are off limits for general public pics.

Please enjoy my conversation with my dad.

: Flowers inside the Lilly Belle

: Our guide in the Lilly Belle

: We saw archive videos on this large tablet

: Exhibit of Walt’s love of trains

: Picture of Walt and Lillian on the LIlly Belle

: My name tag for Walk in Walt’s Footsteps tour

: My dad learning from the tour guide

: Inside Walt’s apartment.

: Lilly Belle sign

: Our breakfast and “bling” before the tour

: Inside the LIlly Belle

: The beautiful Lilly Belle furniture

: Our guide outside the train station

: The wireless ear monitor we used to hear the guide as well as Walt’s voice

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Disney Dining for Foodies – and not so Foodies

July 10, 2018 00:56:24

Disney dining is such a huge part of the vacation experience, we felt it was necessary to give dining it’s own episode.

This week, we invited Renee Burger, a trained chef as well as a Dream Designer with My Mickey Vacation Travel to discuss the elevated dining options at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Honestly, we could spend about 10 episodes on Disney dining, so today we are focusing on the “foodie” experiences…..those that would really speak to those that appreciate and have a fondness for the dining experience.

Renee brings a special perspective to the Disney dining experience as a professionally trained chef who also teaches the culinary arts to others.

In this episode we discuss the elevated experiences at Disney Springs, the resorts, and the parks. We also spend time chatting about the ultimate foodie experience, the Epcot International Food and Wind Festival.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and please share your comments below about your favorite dining experience.

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Special Needs at Disney – A Message of Hope

July 3, 2018 00:35:40

Special Needs at Disney.

Many guests with a special needs family member often ask us if they can have a “magical” experience at the Disney parks.

In this episode, we are joined by Ceciley Sircy, a special needs mom as well as a Dream Designer with My Mickey Vacation Travel.

Ceciley gives us great tips on how moms and dads of special needs kids can prepare for their trip, as well great tips while at the parks and resorts.

Learn about the DAS (Disability Access Service) card at the parks for ease of access to rides; communication ideas; how to prepare for rides and attractions; and how to schedule your day.

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You can reach Ceciley at ceciley.sircy@mymickeyvacation.com