Winter continues to spread cold and snow across the United States, however down in Walt Disney World the horticulture team is getting ready for the most beautiful time of the year, theEpcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests of the Epcot Theme Park from February 28 - May 28, 2018, will get to enjoy the Festival's 25th anniversary event.

Packing for vacation can be a cause of stress to many people, especially if they are in charge of packing for more than one person. It doesn't have to be that way. With a little time, thought, and help from some great gear; packing can be easier and dare I say even pleasurable. While the first rule for packing is always to make a list (maybe even several lists) the next step is to make sure you have the right tools to get the job done.

After 90 years as a screen legend and fashion icon Minnie Mouse has finally received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The prestigious ceremony was attended by Minnie, Mickey, Disney CEO Bob Iger, and the host of ABC's American Idol Katy Perry, as well as a bevy of adoring fans. Happy 90th Minnie, you look just as beautiful as when you were first drawn. If you would like to celebrate Minnie Mouse, be sure to Rock The Dots during this special year.

I was over at the Disney Food Blog reading The Best of the Fest: What to Eat at the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts! when I came across two beautiful cocktails that I knew I had to share. There is simplicity in the presentation, but at the same time they speak to the art of Mexico in a unique and poignant way.

It is not a secret that going on a Disney Cruise is expensive. I find that for my family, the cost is comparable to staying in a deluxe Walt Disney World resort with the deluxe dining plan. When you compare it with other cruise lines on a night by night price point, you may well think they have lost their minds. I've been on other cruise lines, and they were nice enough, but in this article I'm going to share 10 reasons I think sailing with the Disney Cruise Line is completely worth the cost.

When I cover designer Disney goods it's usually Coach, Dooney and Bourke, or even PANDORA, but not today. Today it's all about exceptional gifts for him from the extraordinary Paris-based designer S.T. Dupont. Known for leather goods and fine accessories, Disney has combined with has partnered with them for stunning limited edition collections inspired by iconic characters. This partnership gives Disney fans the perfect opportunity for some significant Valentine's Day shopping.

The new year brought exciting new benefits for guests staying at any of the seven great Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. Located on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, just across the road from Disney Springs, these partner hotels offer many of the same amenities as the Disney Resorts.

I'm a breakfast girl, so if I have the chance I'm heading to a table service restaurant for a relaxing morning before hitting the Parks. But - when I've got places to be (can you say FastPass?) then a fast bite at one of Walt Disney World's quick service restaurants in the Park is the way I go. Check out where you can find The Best Quick Breakfasts In 2018 At Walt Disney World Parks.

Oh joy of January - DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book has launched! The go-to dining planner for thousands of dedicated Disney fans around the globe, the arrival of this full-color e-book to digital shelves means it's time to get down to some serious planning. More than 650 pages of valuable information have been squeezed into this edition, containing everything you could possibly need to know about dining at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Food photography seems to be a national pastime these days, but its one that draws great criticism from those who just want to sit down and eat. At the Walt Disney World Resort it's not at all uncommon for the cameras to come out as soon as plates arrive at the table. Still the question on many a mind is "why take pictures of your food?" For me the question is an easy one to answer, fun food is part of the Disney experience.