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Guide to Kennywood Christmas Lights at the Holiday Lights Event

2025 First-timer’s Guide to Kennywood Holiday Lights: Dates, Tickets, Rides and more!

Are you looking for a full guide to exploring Kennywood Holiday Lights this Christmas season?

Well, look no further!

A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to visit Kennywood Park not only for the first time, but for the opening weekend of their specialty Holiday Lights event.

It is for this reason that I am happy to give you all the details to help you make the most of your time and money for a fun Kennywood Christmas trip!

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Boardwalk Inn Gingerbread House and Christmas Tree

2025 Magical Disney World Gingerbread Houses & Where to Find Them (PHOTOS)

Can you smell the sweet aromas of the Disney World gingerbread houses coming from this page?

Well maybe I am pushing the imagination button just a bit, but I’m super excited to share with you something really cool that Disney does for the holidays.

Each Christmas season, the Disney Parks and resorts displays the most over-the-top gingerbread houses for everyone to enjoy each year.

Many of the beautiful displays can be seen for free and yes, I did just say free!

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Universal Orlando Resort Giant Christmas Tree in Central Park of Universal Studios Florida

2025 Ultimate Guide to Christmas at Universal Orlando Resort: Dinner, Tips, and Crowd

Can you imagine spending the holidays with the Grinch, wizards in Hogsmeade, and giant parade floats galore? Well that’s what you’ll get when discovering the holiday happenings for Christmas at Universal from November 22nd until December 31st, 2024.

The yuletide season is finally here and I am so happy to be able to spend another year with my loved ones.

Just in case you’re visiting central Florida or even if you are a local, I wanted to give you some alternative holiday options for celebrating this festive time of year. 

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Disney Christmas decorations in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the Background

2025 Transition from Halloween to Christmas at Disney World: The Holiday Magic REVEALED!  

Are you wondering when is the switch from Halloween to Christmas at Disney World?  

Just like a scene from your favorite Disney fairy tale, Disney World switches from Halloween to Christmas with the wave of its fairy godmother’s wand on November 1, 2024!  

With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a lot of hard work by Disney’s Holiday Services team, the pumpkins are put away and Disney is wrapped in holiday cheer.  

But heads up ThemeParkHipsters! If you are planning a Disney World Christmas trip, you need to know that when the clock strikes midnight on Halloween night not all is magically transformed overnight in all of the Disney ThemeParks at once.  

The Disney Christmas holiday overhaul does move fast but it takes a couple of phases to get everything merry and bright.  

So, let’s go over everything you need to know about Disney World’s Halloween to Christmas transformation.

Plus, insider tips for conquering the first day when the Christmas decorations are up at Magic Kingdom at Disney World.  

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Disney Magic Kingdom Christmas Merchandise with spirit jersey

7 Best Disney Christmas Sweaters You’ll Love for the Holidays in 2025

Are you looking for the best Disney Christmas sweaters this year?

Then pack your bags, because it’s time for the holiday season at Walt Disney World parks! The parks somehow become more magical during the holiday season. 

I have found some of my favorite Disney Christmas sweaters to wear to the parks, to your work ugly Christmas sweater party, or to just lounge around in. 

The ugly Christmas sweater has become such a popular trend over the years that it’s become the norm for Christmas sweaters now.

And we are loving all the “ugly” Disney Christmas sweaters this holiday season!

No matter what you celebrate, a Disney themed sweater is for everyone.

Get the candy canes and hot cocoa ready for my top 7 Disney Christmas sweaters. Just hurry up and get them before they’re SOLD OUT!

If they’re sold out, check places like eBay and Amazon for a possible alternative.

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SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Red Holiday Cocktail and Shrimp in front of Mako Roller Coaster

2025 Foodie Guide to SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration: 7 Best Things You Must Eat

Are you wondering what SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration food you must try this holiday season?

With fireworks, parades, and millions of holiday lights Christmas at SeaWorld Orlando is wrapped full of festive activities for the whole family.

But eating your way through the holidays is one of the best parts of the Christmas season!

All through the park, there are holiday-themed food booths where you can feast on a variety of yummy treats and beverages.

Bringing back returning favorites, reimagined dishes and new seasonal delights SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration is one Florida holiday event you will want on your Christmas calendar.

I hope you’re hungry because today I am serving up the top 7 of the best food at SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration that you won’t want to miss.

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The Grinch performing during Grinchmas at Universal Islands of Adventure

Lights, Camera, Grinch! 2025 Ultimate Guide to Grinchmas at Universal

Have you ever had the chance to experience Grinchmas at Universal Orlando Resort?

If you haven’t, then you’re missing out on one of Orlando’s most amazing holiday festivities!

Islands of Adventure Seuss Landing is completely decorated with yuletide magic in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s classic book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, that was published over 50 years ago.

Let’s now go over EVERYTHING you must know before you go!

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2024 Disney Christmas T Shirts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse

10 BEST Disney Christmas Shirts for Adults: 2025 MUST HAVES!

Are you trying to pick out the BEST Disney Christmas shirts for the holidays?

Especially if you’re an adult who loves Disney!

I’ll be lying if I said that I didn’t have an abnormally large collection of Disney merchandise.

Clothes are one of the best souvenirs you could buy in my (*ahem*) professional opinion. 

Just think about it– they are useful, comfortable, help you express your interests without speaking (hello introverts!) and they (almost) always smell like the place you bought it from.

My Disney shirts carry so many memories and meaning.

And each one reminds of a different moment– screaming at the top of the ride, spilling ice-cream (or something stronger), meeting my favorite characters and more!

Now that you know how much I love my Disney shirts, there is something I would like to confess: I have favorites.

I know, I know.

Merch is like children and you’re not supposed to play favorites. But I caved alright?

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2023 Red Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey and Red Sweater. One of the best Disney Christmas gifts!

7 BEST Disney Christmas Spirit Jerseys to Get You in the Holiday Spirit for 2025

Are you looking for the most festive Disney Christmas spirit jerseys this year?

You’re in the right place!

There are so many ways that you can get into the holly jolly spirit this season!

You can bake cookies, you can sing carols , you can go see a festive show or visit a fun filled festival full of yuletide delight.

One of my favorite ways that I like to showcase my holiday spirit is to dress up!

Whether its in a Santa-inspired dress, peppermint skirts or an outfit inspired by a holiday film or tv classic, dressing up is a great way to share with the world what you love in your own unique way!

To help you out, today we will be sharing 7 Disney Christmas spirit jerseys (and some sweaters) that are full of holiday cheer and perfect for spreading the reason for the season with everyone.

Just hurry and get the one you like BEFORE they sell out this year!

If you can’t find the one you’re looking for on the Disney Store, then check places like eBay or Amazon for an alternative.

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Christmas Tree in Main Street USA Magic Kingdom for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World

2025 First-timer’s Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Dates, Tickets, Tips and more!

Are you wondering if you should go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year?

Short answer, yes!

Some of us live Halloween 24/7 (plus 365 days a year) and that’s totally cool!

But for most of us, when the clock strikes midnight on October 31st, we know what’s about to happen.

As soon as the last Guests leave the beloved last Halloween party of the year, Disney Magic touches the kingdom.

Overnight, Main Street U.S.A. becomes decked out in Christmas holiday cheer!

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