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Sweet Holiday Magic at Everglazed Donuts
If you’re heading to Disney Springs this holiday season, there’s one spot that should be at the top of your must-visit list: Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew . This over-the-top donut shop already feels like it was designed by a sugar-plum fairy on a caffeine high, but during the holidays? They turned the sweetness dial to max with their limited-time flavors and an adorable pop-up that’s pure holiday gold. The Main Event: Holiday Flavors at the Store Location Tucked away near th

Melisa Kennedy
Nov 20, 2025


A Magical Journey Through Disney Springs' Christmas Tree Stroll 2025
As the crisp Florida air takes on a hint of holiday magic and the first lights of the season flicker to life, there's no better place to kick off your Yuletide adventures than Disney Springs. Photos by Melisa Kennedy for FOUR Theme Parks Magazine. Nestled in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, this vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment district transforms into a winter wonderland each year. And for 2025, the beloved Christmas Tree Stroll is back, bigger and more enc

Melisa Kennedy
Nov 19, 2025


Happy Mickey Mouse Day! Celebrating 97 Years of the Mouse That Started It All
November 18, 2025 – Put on your red shorts, slip into some oversized yellow shoes, and get ready to whistle “Steamboat Bill,” because today is officially Mickey Mouse Day! Ninety-seven years ago, on November 18, 1928, a plucky little mouse with big round ears made his public debut in the short film Steamboat Willie at the Colony Theatre in New York City. That seven-minute black-and-white cartoon wasn’t just the first Disney short with synchronized sound; it was the moment th

Melisa Kennedy
Nov 18, 2025


Indulging in Autumn Magic: Fall Delights at The Cake Bake Shop in Walt Disney World
It's my birthday today and what better way to spend it then at The Cake Bake Shop! We are no strangers to this lovely dining experience. It's probably our fifth or sixth visit this year alone. But, that's only because we love it so much. Photo by Melisa Kennedy while dining at The Cake Bake Shop at Walt Disney World As the leaves turn shades of amber and crimson, and a crisp breeze sweeps through the resort, Walt Disney World transforms into a cozy haven of fall festivitie

Melisa Kennedy
Nov 8, 2025


The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Raise your Remy-shaped wine glass, fellow epicureans—2024's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival isn't just an event; it is a 133-day odyssey of indulgence that will turn the World Showcase into the ultimate passport stamp for your palate. Kicking off on August 29 and stretching through November 23, this year's edition cranked the "extraordinary" to eleven, blending global bites, celebrity sips, and sunset serenity seminars into a symphony of flavors. What is going to ele

Melisa Kennedy
Aug 27, 2024


Tiana's Bayou Adventure – A Splashy Debut
Oh, Disney fans, if 2024 has taught us anything, it's that sometimes the best adventures come with a side of sass, soul, and a whole lot of water! Enter Tiana's Bayou Adventure , the reimagined splashdown that replaced the beloved (but dated) Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. Opening its doors on June 28, 2024, this ride won't just fill a void—it creates a new heartbeat in Frontierland, pulsing with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans and the unbreakable optimism of The Prince

Melisa Kennedy
Jun 27, 2024


2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 🌐🌸
If you're a plant and flower lover like myself, then the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is a must! Top 5 Things To Do at the 2021...

Melisa Kennedy
May 15, 2021


shopDisney Limited Edition Pins: August 2020
Mickey Mouse delivers the goods with this limited edition pin featuring a tin toy scooter design with free-spinning wheels. Mickey Mouse...

Melisa Kennedy
Aug 26, 2020


Gideon’s Bakehouse Coming to Disney Springs
Orlando, FL – Multi-award-winning local business Gideon’s Bakehouse will be opening its long-anticipated second location in Disney...

Melisa Kennedy
Jun 18, 2020


First Order Stormtroopers at Disney Springs
First Order Stormtroopers appear at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., May 27, 2020. Searching for...

Melisa Kennedy
May 29, 2020


World of Disney Reopens at Disney Springs
The day us Disney Shoppers have all been waiting for is finally here! Check out opening day after the pandemic lockdown with us. There...

Melisa Kennedy
May 27, 2020


Walt Disney World Resort Donates Materials for Orlando Ballet for Face Masks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 6, 2020) – While the performance season at Orlando Ballet is temporarily suspended, staff in the wardrobe...

Melisa Kennedy
May 24, 2020


Reopening of Disney Springs
We were there on May 20th for the reopening of Disney Springs. Learn all the restaurants and stores that are open, and those that are...

Melisa Kennedy
May 22, 2020


Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Fun Facts
Opening March 4, 2020, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are cultural icons spanning generations and nations will finally have their own...

Melisa Kennedy
Mar 3, 2020


Romance and Magic With New Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection
The bridal wear line to feature timeless styles inspired by the love stories of Disney Princess characters Allure Bridals is partnering...

Melisa Kennedy
Feb 14, 2020
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