Epcot is a unique park to the Walt Disney World resort. There’s plenty of rides to ride, shows to watch, food to eat, and alcohol to be consumed. However, there are just some things that I choose to skip at Epcot. Here are the things that I will NEVER do at Epcot: Start in Mexico There is a great debate amongst Epcot fans: start in Canada or Mexico? I am firmly on team Canada. Mexico is a fabulous pavilion, and I like to end on a high note. Plus, the drunker you are, the more exponentially fun the Mexican boat ride is, so you have to save that for last. When it’s the Food and Wine Festival, I love starting in Canada to get some cheese soup first thing. I dream about that soup, and I don’t want to wait all day long to have it.  I also love starting in France from the International Gateway. As long as we don’t start in Mexico! Forget to thank the Phoenicians Did you know that the giant golf ball at Epcot has a ride inside? It’s called Spaceship Earth, and it’s the park centerpiece at...

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom is famous for its iconic and exciting rides that appeal to guests of all ages.  With a wide range of attractions to choose from, it can be difficult to pick the top favorites. But hey, everyone has their own preferences, right? Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just looking for a chill time, there's something for everyone at this beloved theme park. So, let's check out Disney Darling's personal top 5 favorite rides at the Magic Kingdom! 5. Big Thunder Mountain It’s the wildest ride in the wilderness! Big Thunder Mountain always gets me hyped. I’ve come to love the jerky speeding and sudden turns that almost throw you out of the seat. The coaster is obviously well themed, and you get a different experience during the day and at night. I love riding Big Thunder Mountain with my friends. Some of my favorite Walt Disney World memories were made on this ride.  4. Dumbo As you’ll find out by reading this list, I absolutely adore ...

We are getting closer and closer every day to the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure! What will this new iteration of a beloved attraction bring? Opening date? Disney has stated that Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in "summer 2024". This may seem promising, but Disney is always very deliberate about their word choices. Technically, summer does not end until September 22nd. Disney could potentially really stretch out that timeline to make sure everything is up and running smoothly.  September 22nd is already halfway through the fall/Halloween season at Walt Disney World. Around this time of the year, there will be Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween parties at the Magic Kingdom most nights throughout the month. Disney could potentially combine promo for Tiana with promo for the Halloween season and draw in an even larger crowd than normal.  A summer opening date makes sense for this ride as it can be excruciatingly hot in Florida during the summer months. If you'...

 

If you grew up on Disney Channel, you may remember Hauntober Fest. It wasn't spooky season until Disney Channel rolled out the Halloween marathons. This year, t o bring in the spooky season Disney+ is featuring a selection of special Halloween themed episodes of Disney Channel shows. But which ones are worth the watch?  Fair warning: I have a bias towards some of the "older" shows because that's what I grew up with. The That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana crossover event was peak Disney Channel for me. However, I did try give the newer shows a chance, and was pleasantly surprised by some of them.  I took into account several factors when deciding how to rank these episodes. The most important factor was how Halloween-ish they were. Did they have a Halloween theme throughout the whole episode? I also took into account the plot pacing, comedy, acting, and entertainment value.  Here are the top 20 Disney Channel live-action Halloween episodes, ranked: 20. Girl Me...