EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Today Disney announced the amazing menus for the Festival of the Arts happening January 14 through February 21, 2022!!

General Event Details

  • Food studios are open daily January 14, 2022 through February 21, 2022, from park open to park close, unless otherwise noted.
  • A theme park reservation and valid EPCOT admission is required.
  • Food and beverage offerings require a separate purchase.
  • Availability may be limited for some food studio offerings.
  • Alcohol will only be served to Guests 21 and older.
  • Food studios and all menu items are subject to closure or change without notice.
  • View important details regarding enhanced health and safety measures.

The Artist’s Table (The American Adventure)

Treat your taste buds to savory plates—all prepared using oven and stove-top techniques!

Food:

  • Beef Wellington: Mushroom Duxelle, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Baby Vegetables
  • Pan-Seared Scallops with Vanilla-Butternut Squash Purée, Brown Butter Cauliflower Purée and Lime Foam (Color Stroll item)
  • Pistachio Cake with Cherry Mousse and Morello Cherries

Beverages:

  • Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk and Dark Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
  • Lexington Brewing Company Mammoth White Ale, Lexington, KY
  • Copperpoint Brewing Company Analoger Amber Ale, Boynton Beach, FL
  • M.I.A. Beer Company Yacht Rock Brown Ale, Doral, FL
  • Lange Estate Winery Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
  • Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates
  • Beer Flight

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce

A bowl of steamed mussels with 2 pieces of bread

The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Disney Traders) – NEW!

Enjoy seafood and refreshing salads inspired by one of the many hubs of the Arts and Crafts movement: the coast of California.


Food:

  • Pâté de Campagne: Country Pork Pâté with Pistachios, Truffles, Toasted Ciabatta, Red Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mustard Seed and Caper Berries
  • Cast Iron-Roasted P.E.I. Mussels with Sautéed Tomatoes, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
  • Cast Iron-Seared Steelhead Trout with Parsley Salad, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Capers and Lemon Aioli

Beverages:

  • North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat Beer, Fort Bragg, CA
  • The Hess Collection Napa Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA
  • Daou Family Estates Discovery Rosé, Paso Robles, CA
  • Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  • Wine Flight

A dessert featuring chocolate mousse, a chocolate truffle and decorative chocolate pieces

Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry)

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by the art deco movement—from the gilded glamor of the roaring 20s to the bright pastels of Miami Beach.


Food:

  • Dulce Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Crémeux and Dark Chocolate Truffle
  • Decadent Valrhona Chocolate with Dark Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Brownie and Cassis Mousse
  • Orange Mousse with Lemon Cake and Raspberry Meringues

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Vanilla Porter, Tampa, FL
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Milk Stout, Titusville, FL
  • Neapolitan Beer Flight

A deconstructed BLT featuring a piece of bread, a slice of pork belly, a poached egg and tomato jam

The Deconstructed Dish (Near Port of Entry)

Rediscover your favorite dishes fragmented and presented as never before.


Food:

  • Deconstructed BLT: Crispy Pork Belly, Soft-Poached Egg, Brioche, Watercress Espuma and Tomato Jam
  • Deconstructed French Onion Soup: Beef Broth Ravioli, Gruyere Espuma, Onion Bread Pudding and Onion Textures
  • Deconstructed Key Lime Pie: Flexible Key Lime Curd, “Key Lime” Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake and Meringues (Color Stroll item)

Beverages:

  • Deconstructed Apple Pie à la Mode: Apple-Cinnamon Gelato, Cinnamon Apple Cider, Apple Pie Filling and Streusel (non-alcoholic)
  • Short’s Brewing Bellaire Brown Ale, Bellaire, MI

A frosted donut topped with sprinkles

The Donut Box

Sweeten your day with delicious donuts, which pair wonderfully with a glass of rosé or a coffee cocktail.


Food:

  • Vanilla Donut with Strawberry Sugar, Strawberry Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Strawberry Gele (Color Stroll item)
  • Inside Out Donut: Vanilla Donut with Bavarian Cream
  • Chocolate-Dipped Donut with Black and Gold Sugar Sprinkles and Chocolate Buttercream

Beverages:

  • Quady Wines Electra Moscato Rosé, California
  • Cold Fashion Coffee Cocktail

Carne asada served with beans and grilled queso fresco

El Artista Hambriento (Mexico)

Delight in classic Mexican fare that’s sure to satisfy artists of any age.


Food:

  • Huarache Verde: Cilantro Huarache with Cochinita Pibil, Fresh Pineapple and Pickled Onion
  • Carne Asada: Seared Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Queso Fresco, Refried Beans Scallion and Ranchera Salsa
  • Taco de Chocolate: Chocolate Candy Shell filled with Mexican Chocolate Mousse with a touch of Chile topped with Seasonal Fruit (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages:

  • Mexican Craft Beer: Tulum Artisanal Lager crafted with Citrus notes and made with Mexican Caribbean Seawater
  • The Lily: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, Violet Essence Infusion, Rose Petal Liqueur, Cranberry and Lime Juice
  • Smoky Raspberry: Centinela Blanco Tequila, Rosemary-infused Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, Ginger Cordial, Lime Juice and Rosemary Aroma

A large piece of sushi in the shape of a donut, featuring shrimp, salmon, tuna, cucumbers, sesame seeds and rice

Goshiki (Japan)

Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring “the 5 colors” of Japanese cuisine.


Food:

  • Chicken Kushiage: Breaded and Fried Chicken with Yum Yum Sauce and Vegetables
  • Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha and Eel Sauce

Beverages:

  • Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup
  • Niseko Flurry: Sake, Rum, White Cranberry Juice, Blue Curaçao and Lime Juice
  • Fuyu Winter Ale

A piece of bone marrow topped with mushrooms and micro greens, served with slices of bread

Gourmet Landscapes (Canada)

Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients farmed and foraged from the land.

Food:

  • Blood Orange-Braised Beet Carpaccio with Mustard Vinaigrette, Pickled Clamshell Mushrooms, Golden Beets and Crostini (Color Stroll item, plant-based item)
  • Roasted Bone Marrow with Onion Marmalade, Pickled Mushrooms, Mache Lettuce and Bone Marrow Snow
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction

Beverages:

  • Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Freising, Germany
  • Schlumberger Cuvée Klimt, Austria
  • The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA
  • Frozen Rusty Nail Cocktail

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce3 servings of lobster bisque mousse and 3 pieces of dill brioche

L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France)

Discover delicious French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet.


Food:

  • Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-Made Bread Bowl
  • Croissant à la Truffe Noire d’Hiver: Black Winter Truffle Croissant, served warm
  • Mousseline de Bisque de Homard Froide, Brioche Feuilletée à l’Aneth: Chilled Lobster Bisque Mousse served with Dill Brioche
  • Moelleux aux Noisettes et Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates

Beverages:

  • Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange, and Grape Juice with Lemon-Lime Foam
  • Charles Lafite, Brut Rosé Prestige, Méthode Traditionnelle Champenoise, French Rosé Sparkling Wine
  • Le Haut Médoc de Trintaudon, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Champagne Malard, Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling Chardonnay

3 Italian donuts topped with powdered sugar

L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy)

Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor.


Food:

  • Arancini: Fried Risotto Balls stuffed with Braised Beef and served with Pomodoro Sauce
  • Ravioli alla Boscaiola: Sweet Sausage Ravioli, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • Bomboloni: Chocolate-Hazelnut Italian Donut with Powdered Sugar

Beverages:

  • Peroni Pilsner
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Chianti
  • Prosecco
  • Rosa Regale
  • Moscato
  • Italian White Sangria with Prosecco
  • Italian Red Sangria with Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Italian Margarita with Tequila and Limoncello
  • Amaretto Bellini: Amaretto, White Peach Purée and Prosecco
  • Bergamotto: Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto, Prosecco and Cerignola Olive

A bao bun filled with sliced pork and micro greens

The Painted Panda (China)

Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art.


Food:

  • General Tso’s Chicken Shumai
  • Char Siu Pork Bun

Beverages:

  • “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba (non-alcoholic)
  • Jasmine Draft Beer
  • Eastern Dynasty: Smirnoff Vodka, Light Rum, Strawberry Syrup, Piña Colada Mix, Soda Water and Magic Boba Pearls
  • Kung Fu Punch: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water
  • Sea Butterfly: Butterfly Pea Flower-infused Cocktail with Smirnoff Vodka, Light Rum, Lychee Syrup and Magic Boba Pearls

A serving of wild boar cassoulet, garnished with a radish

Pastoral Palate (Germany)

Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art was painted.

Food:

  • Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic
  • Wild Boar Cassoulet with Duck Confit, Ham Hock and Wild Boar Sausage
  • Opera Cake: Almond Joconde, Coffee Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache

Beverages:

  • 3 Daughters Brewing Rosé Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Rosé Blonde Ale, Tampa, FL
  • Frozen Rosé
  • A Play on Rosé Flight
  • Marietta Old Vine Rosé, California

Select dishes feature Melissa’s Produce

A sugar cookie decorated to resemble a Pop Tart pastry

Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry)

Delight in mouthwatering masterpieces inspired by the most captivating pop art of the 20th century.


Food:

  • Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
  • Tomato Soup with Bacon, Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese
  • Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Belgian Chocolate
  • Pop’t Art: Modern-Designed Sugar Cookie with Chocolate-Hazelnut Filling
  • Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn

Beverages:

  • Brooklyn Brewery Pulp Art Hazy IPA, Brooklyn, NY
  • Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary

A plate of carrots prepared 3 different ways, garnished with micro greens

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)

Take your taste buds on a Moroccan adventure as you enjoy delectable dishes.


Food:

  • Grilled Kebabs with Carrot-Chickpea Salad and Garlic Aïoli
    – Lamb Kefta (gluten/wheat-friendly)
    – Harissa Chicken (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Stone-Baked Moroccan Bread with Hummus, Fig Tapenade and Zhoug Dip
  • Carrots Three Ways: Berbere-spiced Grilled Carrots, Pickled Carrots and Carrot Ginger Purée (plant-based)
  • House-Made Crispy Almond Phyllo Pockets with White Chocolate Pomegranate and Milk Chocolate Orange

Beverages:

  • Chai Tea Mint Mimosa: Twinings of London® Chai Tea with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Mint
  • Swilled Dog Sangria Hard Cider, Upper Tract, WV
  • 3 Daughters Brewing Chai Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Berry Cranders Hard Cider, Armada, MI
  • Cider Flight

A dessert dome featuring passion fruit mousse and a decorative flower

Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between Morocco and France)

Feast on authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto.

Food:

  • House-Made Chorizo and Potato Empanada with Turmeric Aïoli and Annatto Aïoli (Color Stroll item)
  • Spicy Ajiaco Soup with Guajillo and Árbol Chili-Spiced Chicken, Potato, Avocado, Corn, and Crème Fraîche (gluten/wheat-friendly)
  • Passion Fruit Mousse with Dragon Fruit Jam (gluten/wheat-friendly)

Beverages:

  • Coconut and Passion Fruit Smoothie (non-alcoholic)
  • Frozen Piña Colada
  • Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A funnel cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips and a cherry

Additional Locations

Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops—each offering special menu items in addition to the regular menu.


Refreshment Port (near Canada)

  • Gnocchi Poutine with Red Wine-Braised Beef, Cheese Curds, Basil and Burrata
  • Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Blood Orange Cosmo: Vodka with Blood Orange, Cranberry, and Lime
  • Original Sin Brewery Brighter Times Hard Cider, New York, NY

Refreshment Outpost

  • Plant-based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit and Slaw (plant-based item)
  • Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
  • Playalinda Brewing Company Blue Raspberry Blonde, Titusville, FL
  • 81Bay Brewing Co. Nairobi Coffee Dark Beer, Tampa, FL
  • Central 28 Beer Company Wall Art Brown Ale, DeBary, FL

Funnel Cake (The American Adventure)

  • Cherry Blossom Funnel Cake: Chocolate Chip Funnel Cake topped with Cherry Ice Cream, Rainbow Whipped Cream, Chocolate Chips and a Maraschino Cherry

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (World Discovery, Near Mission:SPACE)

  • Mocha Masterpiece Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Puffs (non-alcoholic)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (Near Canada)

  • Colorful Canvas Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped with Whipped Cream and Fruity Cereal (non-alcoholic)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (Showcase Plaza)

  • Cinnamon Swirl Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon Squares (non-alcoholic)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (The American Adventure)

  • Rainbow Dreams Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped with Whipped Cream and Colorful Marshmallow Crunch (non-alcoholic)
Agent Spotlight- Kristy Binns

Agent Spotlight- Kristy Binns

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney

Hi! I am Kristy Binns, a Travel Planner with the amazing team at Living With The Magic Vacations. My husband, Reagan, and I have 3 boys (ages 14, 12, and 8) and we live in Northwest Arkansas. When I’m not helping my boys’ with homework or cheering them on in basketball or baseball, you can find me planning vacations! I have found my dream job in helping clients plan vacations that will provide memories that last a lifetime! I am a details person and I love planning all the things! Planning vacations for clients, who become friends, gives me such joy! Every trip I have planned has made me want to jump in the suitcase and go along, and I can’t wait to hear all about their trip when they return.

My first trip to Walt Disney World was at the age of 9, and I have been blessed to go back many times in various stages of my life. I have been with friends in college, my 5yo niece, with another couple, with my husband before kids, and I have taken my kids a few times. Last May we took our children – so I can tell you all about pre-teen/teenage boys having a blast at WDW! I have also been to Disneyland and on 4 Disney Cruises (2 with my best friend, 1 with my husband, and 1 with 2 of my boys – it’s time for another one with all of them!). I look forward to sharing my experiences with you in order to make your vacation as magical as it can be!

In the past few years, I have fallen in love with RV vacations!  We have visited many places in the RV – Colorado Springs, Skiing in Granby Ranch, Colorado, Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, whitewater rafting in the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, and most recently Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Our family loves to visit the Gulf beaches and hike in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We also enjoy making quick weekend visits to Branson, Missouri to visit Silver Dollar City amusement park.

I am looking forward to visiting Walt Disney World in January and a girls-only vacation to Universal Studios in May! I can’t wait to help you and your family have an amazing vacation with many lasting memories. Whether you would like to go on a Disney vacation, Universal Resort in Orlando, all-inclusive beach vacation in the Caribbean, or on a cruise you can leave all the planning details up to me and all you have to do is show up and have fun!

Bucket List Italy

Bucket List Italy

Say ‘Ciao’ to the Ultimate Italy Vacation: Your Complete Travel Guide

Discover the best of Italy on one unforgettable escorted vacation — from Rome and Florence to Capri and Cinque Terre. Here’s everything you need to know.

Every inch of Italy is breathtaking. Think: tiny alleyways filled with cafes, colorful cliffside coasts, charming piazzas filled with fountains, and green hills dotted with wineries and olive groves. You might be thinking, “I wish I could see it all.” Lucky for you, this incredible escorted Italy vacation is the full package. From Rome, Florence, Milan, and Venice to Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, and Cinque Terre, immerse yourself in the beauty of Italy. Enjoy included transportation, tours, boat rides, and more! You’ll even take special trips to Lugano, Switzerland, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Ready, set, adventure!

Italy Vacation Package

What’s Included in Your Italy Vacation Package

This all-inclusive escorted Italy tour covers everything from flights to dinners, so you can focus on the experience:

Flights & Transfers

  • Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
  • Round-trip airport transfers

Hotel Accommodations

Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar:

  • 2 nights in Rome at the Grand Fleming Hotel
  • 2 nights in Montecatini at the Ambasciatori Palace
  • 1 night in Genoa at the Starhotels President Hotel
  • 2 nights in Lake Maggiore at the Simplon Hotel
  • 2 nights in the Venice area at the Poppi Hotel
  • 1 night in the Assisi area at the City Hotel & Suites
  • 2 nights on the Sorrento Coast at the Grand Hotel Moon Valley
  • 1 final night in Rome at the Grand Fleming Hotel

Sightseeing & Tours

Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including:

  • Rome City Tour including St. Peter’s Square
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Florence Walking Tour
  • Excursion to Cinque Terre
  • Genoa City Tours
  • Excursion to Lugano, Switzerland
  • Boat ride to St. Mark’s Square in Venice
  • St. Francis Basilica Tour in Assisi
  • Tour of Pompeii
  • Excursion to Capri by boat

Meals & Transportation

  • Buffet breakfast daily and 4 included dinners
  • Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
  • Headsets throughout the tour
  • Services of a Professional Travel Director
  • Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges included

Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.

Italy Vacation Package

Unique Explorations: What Makes This Italy Tour Special

  • Set sail on unforgettable boat rides in Capri and Venice.
  • See Italy’s most impressive cathedrals: St. Peter’s in Rome, Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, the Duomo in Milan, St. Mark’s in Venice, and more.
  • Spot the peaks of the Alps from picturesque Lake Maggiore.
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the villages of Cinque Terre, the archaeological site of Pompeii, and the historic city centers of Genoa, Verona, Rome, Florence, and Venice.
  • Indulge in gelato, pizza, pasta, and other regional specialties as you travel from north to south.

13-Night Italy Itinerary Highlights

Say “yes” to the vacation of your dreams! Surround yourself with spectacular landscapes, mouthwatering cuisine, incredible architecture, and brilliant artwork as you explore Italy from top to bottom.

Rome & Tuscany: Ancient Wonders and Rolling Hills

Kick off your 13-night adventure in Rome! Visit postcard-worthy sites like the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum, and many others. Continue on to Tuscany, where you’ll visit Pisa and Florence. As you drive through country roads, gaze out at hilly vineyards, olive groves, Cypress trees, and charming villas.

Cinque Terre, Genoa & Lake Maggiore: Coast and Mountains

Journey to the coast to experience the colorful gems of Cinque Terre and Genoa! Travel to the stylish city of Milan, then prepare for stunning scenery during your stay near Lake Maggiore. Enjoy an amazing excursion to Lugano, Switzerland, and see soaring mountains, glistening lakes, and lush greenery!

Venice, Assisi & the Amalfi Coast: History Meets the Sea

Pass the Rialto Bridge as you glide through the canals of Venice, before escaping to the Umbrian Hills to explore medieval towns like Assisi. Head south to the fascinating ancient city of Pompeii, then relax by the seaside. Take in the beauty of the bright blue sea from Sorrento and Capri! With one last night in Rome, your Italian adventure comes full circle. Buon viaggio!

From culture and history to countryside and the coast, you’ll fall in love with this magical country. Ready to book the Italy vacation of a lifetime?

Please note that some recommendations may not be included in your package. Check the What’s Included section above for full details on inclusions.

Italy is calling — and we know exactly how to answer. Get in touch and let’s start planning your unforgettable escape.

Disney’s Riviera Resort Review

Disney’s Riviera Resort Review

As I was chatting with a new client this morning, I realized I hadn’t ever written up my review of Disney’s Riveria resort…my new favorite Deluxe resort (Disney’s Boardwalk will always have a special place in my heart though)! Without further ado…and well overdue…the seven reasons I fell in love with Disney’s Riviera Resort!

#1
I will admit it…I’ve never been to Europe (bucket list trip for sure)! When Disney shared that their newest resort would be inspired by Walt’s trips to Europe with Lilian I was sold! The Riviera resort feels like a small boutique hotel on the Riviera, complete with a waterfront lined with palm trees. I’ve always been a HUGE proponent of staying at a moderate level or higher due to the inviting and often calming ambiance of the resort grounds…and Riviera is no exception! This resort is elegant without being stuffy!

#2
Location, Location, Location!!

This resort is in such a great location! Conveniently located near EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, this resort is in the perfect location for guests who want to see and do it all!

#3
Transportation!

Disney’s Riviera Resort is located right on the Skyliner, making travel to and from the parks a breeze! You can head directly to EPCOT or head to the transfer station at Caribbean Beach and switch to the Hollywood Studios line.

#4 Le Petit Cafe!

I keep starting sentences with I love….but seriously I LOVE the little coffee shop located just in the lobby. I’m a Starbucks girl but the coffee here was really good and there were quite a few options. Plus they offer sweet pastries in the morning and then dessert in the afternoon. It was a great spot to sit and relax for a bit. Plus located right off the coffee shop is a great little library that, during non-Covid times, has board games to enjoy!

 

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#5
Room Size

I’ve previously stayed in both a Studio and 1-Bedroom and the room sizes are not only generous but they offer some special amenities for families! Let’s start with the Studio!

While at first glance it appears to be just a bed and living area, there is so much more to this room!!

First there is a murphy bed where the couch is located, and it’s a QUEEN!

There is also a bonus bed for the kiddo’s that comes in the form of a twin murphy bed under the television.

Besides bedding, there is also a great kitchenette area.
Another HUGE bonus is the studios have TWO showers! One is a shower only and one is with a tub.

Moving over the 1-Bedroom you’ll now have a full kitchen and dining area!

You’ll also still have the queen murphy bed and the twin murphy, but your bedroom will have a king-size bed! You’ll enjoy a split bath with a shower, toilet, and sink on one side, and a sink and standalone soaker tub on the other! Overall you can’t go wrong with either option…and they both sleep, five people!

#6

Pools!

Disney’s Riviera resort offers two amazing pools! One is a quiet pool while the other is a feature pool complete with a water slide AND splash pad!

The feature pool also has zero-entry! P.S. Don’t miss out on the Gelato cart!! Vivoli il Gelato is also located in Disney Springs and they make their Gelato locally!

And finally #7…the food!
You didn’t think I’d forget about the food, did you? Disney’s Riviera Resort has some of the tastiest food! From Toppolino’s, high above the resort which offers an amazing character breakfast and delicious dinner, to the quick service location Primo Piatto…there is so much to taste here!

I would hands down choose this resort over and over!! Feel free to reach out to me with questions, pricing or to share your own experience at Disney’s newest Deluxe Villa Resort!

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Return for 2021!

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Return for 2021!

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is returning this year as are their specialty dining packages!

Celebrity Narrators include:
Chita Rivera
November 29 through December 1

Jodi Benson
December 2 through December 4

Alton Fitzgerald White
December 5 through December 7

Lisa Ling
December 11 through December 13

Steven Curtis Chapman
December 23 through December 25

Blair Underwood
December 26 through December 28

Pat Sajak
December 29 through December 30

Dining Packages and Prices

Choose from 4 unique eateries at EPCOT offering Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at lunch and dinner. Each package includes:

  • An appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage
  • One (1) guaranteed seat per person to the Candlelight Processional held on the same day

Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:

Adult
(ages 10 and up)
Child
(ages 3 to 9)
Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion
$62.00$35.00
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas
$74.00$25.00
Garden Grill Restaurant
The Land Pavilion
$71.00$46.00
Rose & Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion
$63.00$25.00

Make Reservations

Book online beginning October 26 to secure your spot for this limited-time experience. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can be made up to 60 days prior to your visit.

Important Information

  • Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are only offered during the holiday season.
  • Alcohol will only be served to Guests ages 21 and older.
  • Reservations require a credit card guarantee.
  • Guests will receive Candlelight Seating badges at the restaurant after their meal. The badge will specify the date and show time they have reserved.
  • Guests with the Dining Package will enter America Gardens Theatre in a separate queue and will be seated on a first-come, first served basis. Seating is guaranteed.
  • Guests who have not reserved a Candlelight Processional Dining Package will be seated at the Candlelight Processional on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is based on availability due to limited capacity.
  • To enter EPCOT, both a theme park reservation and valid theme park admission are required. EPCOT admission is not included in the price of the dining package.
Disney Genie Lightening Lanes

Disney Genie Lightening Lanes

There will be 2 ways to purchase and book arrival windows for our new Lightning Lane entrances, and each option offers a different set of experiences to choose from!

How It Works

Starting October 19, our new Lightning Lane entrances will be introduced at a wide variety of attractions and entertainment experiences, available through 2 options, which can be combined.

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections

When you take your day to the next level by purchasing Disney Genie+ service, you can select arrival windows for Lightning Lane entrances that are available at more than 40 attractions and entertainment across all 4 theme parks, one at a time throughout the day.

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections

 

When you take your day to the next level by purchasing Disney Genie+ service, you can select arrival windows for Lightning Lane entrances that are available at more than 40 attractions and entertainment across all 4 theme parks, one at a time throughout the day.

Price
Disney Genie+ service will be available for $15 per Guest per day.

How to Purchase

  • Before Your Visit:
    Available as an add-on to a ticket or vacation package for the duration of visit. Purchase via Disneyworld.com or authorized travel professionals.
  • Same Day of Visit:
    Available for single-day use for existing ticket holders or Annual Passholders. Purchase via Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience app.

When to Select Attractions
Once you have Disney Genie+ service, you can book the next available arrival window for your first experience via the My Disney Experience app beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit.

Once you’ve redeemed your initial selection (or the arrival window has passed), you can make another selection using the app, up to park closing.

Individual Lightning Lane Selections

For some of our most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entry will be available for purchase individually. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions a day. This option will be available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service.

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections

 

When you take your day to the next level by purchasing Disney Genie+ service, you can select arrival windows for Lightning Lane entrances that are available at more than 40 attractions and entertainment across all 4 theme parks, one at a time throughout the day.

Price
Disney Genie+ service will be available for $15 per Guest per day.

How to Purchase

  • Before Your Visit:
    Available as an add-on to a ticket or vacation package for the duration of visit. Purchase via Disneyworld.com or authorized travel professionals.
  • Same Day of Visit:
    Available for single-day use for existing ticket holders or Annual Passholders. Purchase via Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience app.

When to Select Attractions
Once you have Disney Genie+ service, you can book the next available arrival window for your first experience via the My Disney Experience app beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit.

Once you’ve redeemed your initial selection (or the arrival window has passed), you can make another selection using the app, up to park closing.

Magic Kingdom Park

Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Space Mountain

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Haunted Mansion
  • “it’s a small world”
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic
  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Splash Mountain
  • The Barnstormer
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
A monorail glides by Spaceship Earth at sunset

EPCOT

Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Frozen Ever After
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
  • Journey into Imagination with Figment
  • Living with the Land
  • Mission: SPACE – Green
  • Mission: SPACE – Orange
  • Soarin’
  • Spaceship Earth
  • Test Track
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush
The Hollywood Tower Hotel, home to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
  • Disney Jr. Dance Party
  • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – Returning December 19, 2021
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
  • Muppet*Vision 3D
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Star Tours
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Toy Story Mania!
The Tree of Life stands tall amid lush greenery at the center of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Avatar Flight of Passage
  • Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Attractions include*:

  • Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King
  • DINOSAUR
  • Feathered Friends in Flight!
  • It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
  • Kali River Rapids
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris
  • Naʻvi River Journey
  • The Animation Experience

What is the pricing for individual, “á la carte” Lightning Lane selections?

Prices will vary by date, attraction and park. For example, the Lightning Lane entrance to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be $9 per person on October 19 and $11 per person on October 23. As another example, on both those dates, Lightning Lane entrance to Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain will be $7 per person, while Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be $15 per person. Throughout the year, prices may be lower on some days and higher on other days. This option may be purchased at up to 2 different attractions each day.