Special Events

Summary Grab your paint palette and brushes, froggy friends! It’s time to paint the town (literally!). The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is underway and I am SO excited. The Frog Family loves this festival for a million reasons, but it takes my top spot as the best EPCOT...

As Disneyland works to celebrate diversity through music, tasty foods, art and experiences throughout the year, we’re going to take a closer look at the hoppenings for Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland. This celebration expands offerings to honor Black heritage and culture during Black History Month at Disneyland in February and...

Summary The Walt Disney Company has a big birthday to celebrate in 2023. It's celebrating 100 years by throwing the biggest event yet in Disney history: Disney 100 Years of Wonder. The heart of the celebration takes place at Disneyland Resort, and that's where the party kicked off Jan. 27,...

Disney is throwing its biggest anniversary party yet in 2023, and you're going to want some party favors to go with it! The Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration takes place at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, featuring shiny Disney 100 Platinum Celebration collection merchandise in pastel pink, purple...

Any day of the year, Disneyland Resort has the best snacks, treats and menu items — but whenever the resort celebrates a special holiday or occasion, the candy makers and chefs really kick it up a notch. You’ll find hundreds of special food and beverage items at treat shops, food...

Rose are red, violets are blue, spending Valentine's Day at Disney World is the perfect way to say, "I love you!" Leap and I have shared many Valentine's Days together, but the best ones naturally hoppened at Disney World! It's wonderful to share such a magical place with those you...

Summary West Coast Disney foodie fans always look forward to the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival's return. In 2023, the Food and Wine Festival kicks off March 3 and runs through April 25. Reservations will open soon for special tasting seminars and winemaker receptions. We enjoyed tasting some...

Summary Every spring, Florida's biggest party comes alive during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Universal Orlando Resort plays host to the hoppin' New Orleans celebration, complete with Cajun and international flavors, toadally amazing concerts and entertainment — including a float-filled, electrifying parade — that would make the Big...

Every year, Disney California Adventure Park hosts the multicultural Lunar New Year celebration, and one of our favorite things to do is to try all of the food at the festival marketplaces and other dining locations. Many Asian cultures are represented, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean flavors. This year, four...

When it comes to putting on spectacular events, Universal Orlando Resort doesn't hold back. Universal Studios Florida has long been home to one of the nation's premier events — Halloween Horror Nights. If scary isn't your style, you'll find other year-round, family-friendly Universal Orlando events such as Mardi Gras and...