Thank you Disney for a show centered around my favorite characters, the villains! Disney Villains…read moreis a brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. This show opened a few months ago and has become one of my personal favorites at the park. When my wife and I visit Hollywood Studios, we usually opt for the shows over the rides, especially when its hot. If you are looking for it, it's in the back corner behind Rock and Roller-coaster, if you head towards Tower of Terror, head to the left towards Rock and Roller-Coaster then keep walking back. If you didn't know it was back there, you would miss it. Since it is a show, it is also inside, covered and fantastic AC kicking! It is so nice and cool inside. It is kind of dark which also helps. The seats are pretty comfortable, I have actually dozed off in the summer with the heat. The show is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, therefore your ending might be different, however, we have always had the same ending. As the name implies, the theme of the show is villains. There are 3 main characters that come on stage, sing, speak to the audience and more. The 3 villains are Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. At the end of the show, the audience gets to decide "who is the most understood" and they will finish out the show. Again, we have always had the same character so it makes me wonder, I don't want to spoil it. The visuals, colors, music, actors are fantastic. They really did a great job with this show. I felt it was quickly done and created but honestly they did a great job. They do have a few special effects but honestly, this is not a scary show. It is dark and can get loud but overall it is a great show, very family friendly. I highly recommend watching it next time you are there!

Disney Villains is the brand new show at Disney Hollywood Studios. It opened a few months ago and…read morehas quickly become one of my favorite shows at the park. It is in the back corner behind Rock and Rollarcoaster. If you don't head back there you might not even know it existed. This is a show located inside with amazing AC. You get to sit down and just enjoy. It is also interactive and based off audience screams and cheers, the ending might be different. This show focuses on the villains. You have 3 main characters that come out and sing and dance and speak to you; Hook, Cruella and Maleficent. Then at the end you get to decide who is the most is the most understood and they will finish out the show. The visuals and colors and music is absolutely wonderful. I have really grown to enjoy this show. I have seen it a couple of times and have gotten the same ending each time. I want to see something different! I also think it would be really exciting if they rotated the characters. There are a few special effects as well which add to the theme of the show. Overall this is fantastic. I can not stress how much you should come and watch the show. It is great and one we will always go watch now moving forward!

A great nighttime offering that (usually) happens twice a night. This show illuminates the park…read morewith custom floats and animated characters. I don't always watch nighttime parades, but the second showing usually isn't as busy and makes it nice to walk up and enjoy. The show itself is only 10~ minutes long, so not a massive parade.

I was so excited when I was there Tuesday with a large group of family members. I knew this was…read moresomething new that not even I had seen yet. The reactions of my nephews when they say the parade was so precious but even I was just amazed. The floats looked so beautiful. It truly was a little touch of magic to end a day. We had just gotten done on HM and then went right down for the parade. I highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do if you are going to close out the day at MK.

Okay as someone who has never been to Halloween Horror nights before because I was honestly…read moreterrified of ever going due to the fact that there are random clowns walking around and I am deathly afraid of them, I truly expected to spend the entire night screaming. I don't do well with jump scares so I went in a little nervous... Okay, I went in a lot nervous. Surprisingly though it wasn't nearly as terrifying as I imagined. The scare zones were actually a lot of fun. My biggest piece of advice stay off your phone well. The only time I got gently startled was when I was distracted scrolling and a clown snuck right up behind me. Lesson learned. If you keep your eyes up, make eye contact with the scare actors and don't show fear. They usually move on to someone who gives them a better reaction. The haunted houses were incredible. The level of detail in the set were honestly impressive and I was just in awe more than I was terrified going through them. Every rum felt like stepping into a movie and you can tell an unbelievable amount of work went into creating them. Since the park was absolutely packed. Everyone moved through the houses in a continuous single file line that actually helped because you could usually see where the scare actors were hiding and prepare yourself before they popped out. They generally stay within their designated spots so it wasn't as overwhelming as I expected. The the one exception though. Stranger things! That demogorgon came flying out practically into my friend's face. She did a full-on matrix style backward bend trying to avoid it and I was laughing. I almost as hard as she was screaming that moment alone was worth the trip. The food was another pleasant surprise. Everything we tried was delicious. The only thing I'd probably skip next time is the creme brulee sandwich or at least split it with someone. It's tasty but incredibly rich and heavy. If you're applying to go arrive early, we had Express passes and manage to experience all 10 haunted houses, ride three attractions and still plenty of time to stop and enjoy the food. I honestly don't know how anyone with a regular 1-day ticket could realistically experience everything in a single night without Express. The wait times were insane. My only real disappointment was with some of the staff interactions. After one of the houses, our group was pulled aside because someone claimed one of us had touched a scare actor that simply didn't happen. My friend and I were both carrying our water bottles with both hands the entire time and our third friend was so uninterested he practically strolled through the house without reacting to anything. It felt like an unfair accusation. We also noticed that some of the employees work in the food and drink boots came across as impatient, which stood out compared to the otherwise fun atmosphere. Overall though, Halloween horror nights completely exceeded my expectations. I walked and expecting non-stop terror and walked out impressed by the production, the creativity, and the immersive experience. If you've been hesitant because you think it's too scary, don't let that stop you. You might be surprised like I was. Pro tip: wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking miles and miles and one spot. At the end of the night I had over 30,000 steps. Another stop. Another story. Until the next one...this gets a .

As always, we had an absolute blast at Halloween Horror Nights!…read more This year we were able to start getting into some of the haunted houses around 2:00, which was a huge bonus. Because we got such an early start, we were able to make it through all 10 houses that evening! The theming was fun, spooky, and so well done. Universal always does such an amazing job creating the atmosphere and making the whole park feel like part of the experience. I especially love the street performers and scare actors--they add so much to the night! Another fantastic Halloween Horror Nights experience. We look forward to it every year and will definitely be back!

This is my first year as a Disney local and Food & Wine has become my favorite Epcot festival by…read morefar! Pictured are some favorites I've tried already and the best part is there's still so much to try. Booth lines are never more than 15 minutes and cast members truly do their best to serve everyone as quickly as possible while also answering everyone's requests for recommendations from each booth. The quality of some of this food is astounding for a theme park! Excited to find my favorites to come back to year after year.

I got to participate in Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival for 2025. This year's festival…read moreran from August 28 to November 22. There is a full 90 day celebration! There are over 35 global marketplaces spread throughout the park. Each marketplace offers a wide variety of foods and beverages! This year, I picked up the festival passport at Epcot, and then tried to find Emile's Fromage Montage menu items. If you purchase 5 of the feature dishes and collect stamps for each, you could bring your festival passport to the Shimmering sips marketplace to receive a festival treat! Some of those options included the Fall Fruit Cheesecake and the Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli. Also, each year there is Eat to the Beat concerts. I ended up watching Hansen and the M-80s on different evenings. Both concerts were fantastic! You could bring food and drinks while watching the concerts! If you're looking for guaranteed seats to the concerts, there are Concert Series Dining Packages at specific restaurants like Biergarten Restaurant, Chefs De France, Garden Grill and more. You'll want to check the Disney World website to explore participating restaurants and dining package pricing. During the festival, I ended up trying out some of the following food options Potato and Pea Samosa - with Plant-based Coriander-Lime Cream (plant-based) Schinkennudeln - Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese (Emile's Fromage Montage Offering) Apple Strudel - with Vanilla Sauce Frozen Apple Pie - Apple Pie Filling, Apple-Cinnamon Soft-serve, and Apple-Cinnamon Cider topped with Streusel (non-alcoholic) Pickle Milk Shake Fried Pickle Spears with Dill Ranch S'mores Milkshake drink. All of the food was fantastic. My favorites were the Frozen Apple Pie drink. The Apple Cinnamon Cider was a sparkling carbonated drink with the apple cinnamon soft serve at the bottom. It was such a unique drink and refreshing! The S'mores milkshake was delicious! There were chocolate pieces and marshmallow on top of the chocolate milkshake. It was near the Connections Eatery. The fried pickle spears were yummy too! It would be difficult to try everything at the International Food & Wine festival in just one day. Luckily, I had a few nights to try out a few of the booths. This is such a fun festival and highly recommend trying this out if you're visiting Epcot during the August - November months!

This one I love to come to for the artwork all around from the floor to the topiaries to the…read morecanvas. you really see the talent people have to share putting their art on display. So much to see beauty all around you.

Still one of my favorite festivals at Epcot. We came on the first day of the festival again this…read moreyear, but it's gotten so much busier. The first day is crammed with bloggers and vloggers, and they are still working out the kinks in the kitchens so the food lines were long and we did not end up getting to try as much as we wanted, so we made plans to come again before the festival ended. That was a great decision, as the food, especially the desserts have gotten even better over the years. We love the Animation Academy and make plans to attend both sessions. And enjoy looking at the art and occasionally bring home a piece. This year we got a piece called Cheeky Tiki with the Orange Bird. The only disappointment was this year's Festival Treat. The Figment Rice Crispy was way too sweet and not worth the effort.

The dining room at Beauty and the Beast is stunning. The chandeliers, ceiling art, and overall…read morearchitecture are exactly what you expect from a Disney themed experience. It delivers spectacle and nostalgia at first glance and it sets the tone well. Visually it is impressive enough that you will take a moment just to look around before you think about the food. The food was better than expected. The blue cheese and walnut salad was fresh and well balanced with the right level of acidity. The entree portions were generous. The steak was cooked properly and came with a sauce that had depth. The chicken dish was flavorful and plated cleanly with roasted vegetables that had real color and brightness. Even the fries were elevated. The rose dessert is visually beautiful and clearly designed for photos. It tasted pleasant and light. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on point from the moment we sat down. Our glasses were never empty. She checked in often, smiled, and made the dinner feel warm and welcoming. We were lucky with our seating. When Beast came out for his performance, we were front and center which elevated the entire experience. I never did anything like this as a child, so experiencing it now as an adult with my boyfriend felt personal and special. It was money well spent to step into a childhood dream and enjoy it with someone I love. This is a fantastic experience that Disney offers to bring fantasy alive for children, and for adults who never had the chance to see it that way. I could not have been more pleased. In terms of value, the price matched the experience. It is not a restaurant I would visit solely for food, but that is not the point. The food supports the fantasy. The fantasy carries the experience. If you want immersion, nostalgia, beauty, and a well executed performance layered into dinner, then Beauty and the Beast delivers.

I'm surprised how great the state show was. I really got into it. Once again, it's a classic Disney…read moreshow coming back from the MGM days. Whenever I have family in town, we always make sure to stop in and watch this show. No matter your age, you will get into it.

This is the perfect place in Hollywood Studios to duck indoors and get off of your feet for a bit!…read moreThey play several Mickey shorts (which we had on at all times in our Disney resort hotel room throughout the week), abridged in the interest of time, that'll have you giggling and smiling throughout. You'll forget about the heat, the potential pains/aches of your feet, and enjoy yourself for 15-20 minutes. As you leave the theater, you'll come across a couple sets/displays from the shorts you just watched that you can take photos with to put yourself into the Mickey shorts before you're on your merry way. This place is delightful and I definitely recommend it for when you're ready for a break!

CUTE MOVIE VENUE…read more Vacation Fun is a montage of movie clips showing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse visiting different countries. The movie is shown in a beautiful theatre with a luxe red velvet curtained stage and colorful seats patterned after Mickey's red and yellow buttoned shorts. Vacation Fun is a short movie - not more than 10 minutes. Unfamiliar with most of the clips, we did not know if the clips were from old movies or new stylized cartoons. As you exit the theatre, take a photo in diorama sets from the movie - one of the photo ops is with a potato in Potatoland. This is not a popular Hollywood Studios attraction - there were very few people in the theatre during our visit. This would not be on our must-do list but it is a nice place for an AC break from the park.

This is another original spot to Icon park I've been to a few times…read more The wax figures do change periodically, so it's pretty cool to see what's changed. It's a self guided exhibit, so you can spend as much as little time as you want in each room. Some of the celebrities and historic figures have their own rooms. There is a larger room at the end that has a handful of different figures that you can take photos with. Madame Tussauds has exhibits all around the world, so the exhibit, figures and experience change at every location!

I have been to this Madame Tussaud's several times over the years. It's very fun. It is cool to…read morestand next to some of your favorite celebrities and see how tall or not so tall they are. They are very realistic looking and it's kind of kitchsy but cool. I first came here over 10 years ago and they definitely update most of the figures. Taylor Swift is featured prominently in one of her costumes from the Eras tour and she was not there dressed like that the last time I visited. However, there are some that they do not. I have a picture of me and the Ryan Reynolds figure in the exact same jacket in the exact same spot 10 years apart. They have a DC comics area and that was probably my child's favorite part. They also have kung fu panda and Shrek and Fiona so those characters kept him entertained. The price to visit is a little steep however you can buy a combo ticket where you can visit numerous sites at icon park and that is definitely a better deal if you're planning on visiting multiple sites like the Orlando eye or sea life . We have Legoland annual passes and so a visit here is included with our Legoland annual pass. They are all a part of Merlin entertainment. A visit here last anywhere from 30 minutes to maybe a little over an hour. It definitely depends on how crowded it is and how much time you want to spend taking various pictures.