#festivaloftheholidays

[dausy]

I didn't upload my disney trip because I felt guilty I was at Disney and my husband is overseas and miserable doing army stuff and I just felt like such a bad spouse. Sometimes I wonder if I'm on the spectrum because I just do not comprehend social cues. However, he's on a neat Christmas trip right now in Rome and seemingly doing some cool once-in-a-lifetime Christmas stuff right now. So I think its ok. I don't know how much I'm typing so Ill put it under a keep-reading tag. But my in-laws didn't want me to be alone for Christmas so they paid for my Disneyland ticket..I mean I went and bought the tickets because I get a discount but they paid me back. I drove to their house 8 hours away and we all shuttled in a car and drove the 6 more hours to Disney. I honestly think in many ways Disneyland is superior to Disneyworld. The primary reason I'd ever want to go back to DW would be for the food/wine festivals in Epcot. I think its like a great woo-girl-girls-trip and I'd like to go with my sisters one day.

anyway.

We visited a food-hall in LA the day we got there. Me and my husband took my MIL to a couple food halls in Atlanta and she thought it was a neat idea and found one in LA and wanted to show her family. I forgot what it was called already but I got a pastry and a creme brulee coffee that got actually torched like a creme brulee. They also had a southern food restaurant and I got shrimp and grits just so I can judge it as I lived in Georgia for long. It was pretty good. Bit greasy but the food hall itself was really cute. I just honestly with these food halls, I need more kitschy shopping.

We then went to the Disney shopping district and you can judge but I did spend a lot of money on starwars earrings and all the simba merch I could find. Which was not that much but still very expensive. A lot of stuff is under construction. I really just wanted some Christmas themed cocktails and their main bar was down.

we spent the next couple days at CA and DL. We had park hoppers. I wanted to do the Festival of the Holidays which I thought was a bit disappointing compared to the food and wine I've had in epcot in the past.

I took a lot of clips rather than pictures because I thought about posting to youtube but I don't think I will. I did upload them all to facebook though.

The festival alcohol I swear didn't have alcohol in it. For the record I rarely ever drink alcohol ever. But for this trip I kinda just wanted to relax and not rush ride to ride and just browse and sip something that tasted like Christmas.

There is an interesting food dynamic with my in-laws that I can't explain the entire situation here but I did have to wander off a bit in search of the food. I got a turkey thanksgiving empanada which was pretty good and I think my favorite thing I had was the tamales and there were some little chicken bites that were good too. But these sandwiches were a bit of a disappointment and I found hair in the coleslaw.

random photos. We accidentally found Tiana by herself and we got a photo and she was absolutely lovely. I really wanted to buy some sort of a spirit jersey and I just couldn't find one that I thought was worth it. They did have a red The Lion King one but it was kind of too-red for me. I did find this green lion king hoody though which was nice. I got a lot of compliments on my everything..I swear to god this random guy came up to me like a cartoon character and he yells "WHERE DID YOU GET THAT SIMBA" the one I have hooked onto my shoulder. As he screams it about 15 of his own little magnitized character clip ons and pins pop off of him. It reminded me of the witch from the bugs bunny cartoons where her hair pins would fall out.

I did get to see the Festival of the Lion King show. I've never seen this one. I've seen the one at Disneyworld years ago which was really cool. I didn't know DL had one and I guess this is one of its last performances so I teared up a little.

Primarily me and my SIL who I absolutely love spent a lot of time in Star Wars. I had forgotten until we were wandering around that DL is the one place that has the Cal Kestis lightsaber so I went on a hunt to find it. I'm not gonna buy it but I did find it! I also was not fast enough to get a photo with kylo ren but I didn't realize they had little R2D2s walking the park either. I don't think they have R2 at DW.

I also am a bad planner. I'm not one of those disney adults that can plan out an entire day. I was afraid to try and reserve any sort of dining because again the odd food situation. But I did manage to sneak into Ogas Cantina which was imo, a much better experience then the one in orlando by far. It seemed bigger, more spacious and the food was actual food and these were the strongest drinks I'd had in the park.

They tell you you have 45 mins and you have to get out but we stayed a bit later than that and nobody harassed us. If I went back to DL again I'd hundred percent try and get a reservation here and at the Blue Bayou again. I was also trying to refresh the app to look for an opening in lamplight lounge but alas, it did not open.

the new Marvel version of Tower of Terror I thought was also a lot of fun. And the Haunted Mansion! I feel like like they should leave it Nightmare Before Christmas all the time! I've never been on it this time of year at DW but it was wonderful here at DL. My first time seeing the Jack Skellington stuff. Also! Jack was out as a character wandering the park which I'd never seen before either.

I have to say I was really impressed with the handicap accessibility of some rides. My FiL is blind and utilizes a wheelchair most times and we managed to take him on Mickeys Runaway Rail and I was very impressed with the transfer lane for that. Very impressed with the cast members.

but I think my favorite rides are still Rise of the Resistance and lowkey, Smugglers Run. I feel like everybody hates on Smugglers Run but my stomach and chest hurt so bad from laughing. This ride was hilarious with the right group of people. 6 of us went in and I swear my MILs elderly sister was coming out of her seatbelt rolling around on the floor because my piloting skills were so bad. The funniest experience I've had on a ride.

Before RotR came out though I was a huge Universal Studios fan because their Harry Potter world was just so immersive (I'm aware in recent days HP is controversial) that disney just didn't compare. But they caught on with the StarWars real fast. It is super impressive and they just need to roll out more star wars add-ons. Especially to compete with Universals nintendo and how to train your dragon thats coming out soon in orlando.

The trackless rides are just so clever and I'm excited to see where that technology goes.

oh and the weather! I don't know how to dress for California and I dont understand it. Last couple years we went to Knotts Berry Farm and I froze to death every time. November and December I'm freezing. I keep expecting it to be like Florida weather I guess and it isn't. I keep bringing warm weather clothes and freezing. We were in LA back in June/July to visit the beach and it was 70 and I was freezing. Not beach weather. This year, I bring all winter clothes. Fleece leggings and tights to wear under jeans and coats and hoodies....it got up to 80 one of the days we were there and I got really hot. I brought a tank top and that was it. Everything else was winter. California you killing me.

but thats about it for now I think. That I can think of anyway. Overall both of my Disneyland trips I've had have been better than my Disneyworld trips.

[outlandcantina]

What’s your favorite part of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? . . . #festivaloftheholidays #epcot #epcotfestivaloftheholidays #epcotcenter #christmas #spaceshipearth #spaceshipearthsunday #disney #disneypic #disneygram #instadisney #igers_wdw #disneyside #wdwbde #disneygeek #disneylife #disneylove #ilovedisney #disneynerd #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #disneypassholder #dvc #wdw #dvcmember #wdwbestdayever #disneyphotography #disneycharacter #bestdayever (at Spaceship Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCLzZWOzXk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[universallongings]

It’s true wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas…There really is nothing like the holidays at WDW. This trip was pure magic, wonder, and joy, and all I want right now is to be back enjoying a gingersnap cold brew and getting ready to listen to the storytellers at Festival of the Holidays. #wdw #labefanaismyqueen #festivaloftheholidays #mvmcp #travelswithkatie #takethetrip (at Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSCIDmuMuMjXx5ouXMeDVcMCVDGyhD_DhsVJw0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[madewithlovejewelry]

. Here it is! The finished product. The Rose piece opens up so you can replace the glitter with something else if you choose (for example, an essential oil pad). Personally, I love the glitter! The crystal heart was added on for an extra touch of pretty ♥️ . 𝓟𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮 𝓝𝓸𝓽𝓮: This is currently my only one! It is on a 24” stainless steel chain ($20 plus shipping). If I get enough interest, I will make more ☺️ . #batb #beautyandthebeast #enchantedrose #belle #princessbelle #magickingdom #fairytale #glitter #enchantedtaleswithbelle #epcot #festivaloftheholidays #rose #beast #disney #disneyland #disneyworld #cogsworth #lumiere #beourguest #beourguestrestaurant (at Be Our Guest Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uBGOLA-uZ/?igshid=llmmj690r7vq

[dreamchasinginthemousehouse]

Happy Hump Day, Dream Chasers!! ♥️🐭🏠 This tasty treat is the Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie at Yukon Holiday Kitchen. 🍪This is part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll for Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. At a very reasonable $2.50, you will definitely want to stop by the Canada pavilion and give this a try. • • • Have you done the Holiday Cookie Stroll yet? Tell us which cookie is your favorite. #WDW #Disney #DisneyWorld #WaltDisneyWorld #Epcot #FestivaloftheHolidays #HolidayCookieStroll #SweetTreats #HolidayTreats #HolidayCookies #ChristmasCookies #TastyTreats #Snacks #DisneyBloggers #DisneyBlog #Instadisney #DisneyLife #DisneyLifestyle #DisneyFans #Disneyig #DisneyObsessed #WorldShowcase #Canada #DisneyFoodies #Cookies #DeliciousFood #Peppermint #SugarCookies #Sprinkles #DreamChasers (at Epcot - Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/B57wUItA8tp/?igshid=5jmkqmhev843

[pidaycosplay]

We’re doing Disneyland tomorrow! Hopefully we can eat a few more Festival of the Holiday foods! This is me excited to eat more Mac and cheese! . . . #disneystyle #disneyfamily #disneyland #disneyfun #disneyig #disneylife #disneyparks #disneyside #disneyAP #disneyannualpassholder #holidays #christmastime #waltdisney #disneyfan #instadisney #festivaloftheholidays (at Disneyland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zGtEVARhx/?igshid=7qb546o1pho4

[disneybounddresses]

Hello from Epcot! We are having a blast eating our way around the World Showcase for Festival of the Holidays! We had a fantastic lunch at Le Cellier and plan to have a great dinner at Takumi Tei before the Epcot Forever Fireworks! We got a preview at all the upcoming attractions and upgrades including HarmoniUS, the new firework showing debuting next year and I’m so excited! Today I wore snowflakes to put us in that christmas mood! Keep watching my story for more! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 #disneybounddresses #disney #disneystyle #disneyfashion #disneyparks #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #wdw #disneyparks #epcot #worldshowcase #futureworld #spaceshipearth #festivaloftheholidays #disneychristmas #christmas #holidays #festive #snowflakes #vintageclothing #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #pinupgirl #pinupclothing https://www.instagram.com/p/B53djBkn6H8/?igshid=dh9pzm7ww101

[terrificallytoni]

that new vlog face✨ my Christmas Day vlog from Epcot is now live on Terrifically Toni, be sure to check it out! • • • • #wdw #disney #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #epcot #festivaloftheholidays #futureworld #worldshowcase #igers_wdw #disnerd #disneygram #disneygrammer #disneyyoutuber #disneyblogger #disneychristmas #disneyholiday #disneystyle #dressedindisney #lillypulitzer #resort365 #terrificallytoni #pinkdays #pinkdaysblog #everydaymagic (at Epcot - Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrqfXrHadp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=js8o5qvv9mlw

[happehpills]

Epcot - International Festival of the Holidays 2018 

We tried:

- Mozarella in Carozza (Italy) - Bacio al Cioccolato (Italy) - Smoked Salmon Napoleon in a Dill Brioche (France) - Stenj (Morocco) - Buche de Noel au Chocolat "Christmas Log" (France) - Maple Buche de Noel (Canada) - Holiday Green Tea "Yule" Log (Japan) - Slow Roasted Turkey (America) - Hand-Carved Smoked Ham, Green Beans, and Sweet Potato Casserole (America) -Celebration Barbecue Pork Rice Bowl (China) - Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls (China)

It was delicious! We tried more desserts this time, but the foods were very good as well! 

[dhb912]

Dont you dare wreck me 2019. I have a destiny to uphold! #happy2019 #epcot #waltdisneyworld #festivaloftheholidays #wreckitralph #ralphbreakstheinternet #imgonnawreckit #fixitfelixjr #happynewyear https://www.instagram.com/p/BsFKtItDjoh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ovtkh9ngfhud

[mawandpaw407]

Epcot Christmas Tree! 🎄 So big and beautiful.. 😍😇🎄 • • @waltdisneyworld #disney #epcot #disneychristmas #holidaysatdisney #ochristmastree #instadisney #disneygram #christmas #festivaloftheholidays #centerofmagic (at Epcot - Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqY4jTfHo22/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7g7iu25x1fe9

[charactercentral]

We met Donald Duck today at Epcot. #disney #disneyfan #instadisney #disneygramers #disneyside #disneyparks #disneyphoto #disneycharacters #disneycharacter #donaldduck #waltdisneyworld #wdw #disneyworld #epcot #christmas #noel #disneychristmas #disneyschristmas #festivaloftheholidays #worldshowcase #mexico (at San Angel Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8fawtnVCQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fu3eazix616e

[outlandcantina]

Festival of the Holidays decorations at EPCOT . . . #donaldduck #goofy #epcot #epcotcenter #festivaloftheholidays #christmas #epcotfestivaloftheholidays #disney #disneypic #disneygram #instadisney #igers_wdw #disneyside #wdwbde #disneygeek #disneylife #disneylove #ilovedisney #disneynerd #disneyparks #waltdisneyworld #disneyworld #disneypassholder #dvc #wdw #disneyvacation #dvcmember #wdwbestdayever #disneylife #disneyphotography #disneycharacter (at Epcot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXuUqyKLyQa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[whatbecomesofcuriousminds13]

Sweet dreams of holly and ribbon 🎁 Mistakes are forgiven And everything is icy ❄️ and blue 💙 And you would be there too 🥰 #smallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #etsy #etsyshop #disney #disneyworld #disneyland #parisdisneyland #shanghaidisneyland #tokyodisneyland #christmas #christmastreefarm #taylorswift #folklore #mickeymouse #mickeyears #disneyears #hanukkah #festivaloftheholidays #epcotfestivaloftheholidays #epcot #animalkingdom #hollywoodstudios #silver #babyyoda #hauntedmansionholiday #positions #christmasgifts #sale #magickingdom (at Disney's Animal Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZY2uoBOT0/?igshid=hzwhjdil8hyi

[madewithlovejewelry]

. Mickey and Minnie Tsum Tsum Stud Post Earrings - $6 Interested in placing an order? Email me: MadeWithLoveJWL@gmail.com 🔻Facebook.com/MadeWithLoveByShana 🔺MadeWithLoveJewelry.Tumblr.com 🔹SquareUp.com/Store/MadeWithLoveByShana 🔻MadeWithLoveJWL.Etsy.com 🔹IG -@MadeWithLoveJewelry 🔺Twitter - @MadewLoveJWL #magickingdom #castle #cinderella #cinderellascastle #epcot #kingdomhearts #mickeymouse #mouse #minniemouse #festivaloftheholidays #animalkingdom #disneyworld #disneyland #disney #hollywoodstudios #mouseears #orlando #aladdin #beautyandthebeast #maleficent #batb #littlemermaid #thelittlemermaid #tsumtsum #tsumtsumtuesday (at Epcot Festival of the Holidays) https://www.instagram.com/p/B56ByivAjNk/?igshid=17g4ovc2ytn5i

[disneycrawls-blog]

Love being in the park after closing 💜💜💜💜🌐 . . . . . . #disneycrawls #epcot #searth #festivaloftheholidays #disney #apholder #disneyworld #disneygram #disneyweekend #disneyresort #thankthephoenicians #fortheloveofdisney (at Epcot - Walt Disney World)