Traveling Around the World with Santa Claus

It’s just a few days until Christmas, and for this week at least, the travel we (or at least our children) are most interested in is that voyage around the world that Santa Claus will be making the night of Christmas Eve. Of course, depending on where one lives, children will be anticipating his arrival in a variety of different ways – and in fact, will be calling him different names. Some children will even have already received their gifts, while others will need to wait a couple of more weeks. And some will be receiving their gifts from someone who isn’t Santa at all! No matter where they live though, children (and adults) all look forward to this “most wonderful time of the year” as a season of joy, hope, and giving.

So, anticipating Santa’s journey, let’s take a quick tour around the world to see how some other countries will be celebrating the season. Before we depart however, a quick little history lesson…. Read more

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Holiday Magic at Disney Springs: A Christmas Tree Stroll & More

If you’re going to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season – or even if you’ll just be in the Orlando area, be sure to carve out some time in your busy itinerary to make your way over to Disney Springs at night. This year, you can discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Read more

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Exploring Disney: Changing Holidays

Walt Disney World is in the business of, above all, creating magic. And at no time is that more evident – or fascinating – than in the “changing of the seasons”. As Magic Kingdom says good bye to Halloween, Santa’s elves literally create a Winter Wonderland overnight, and just in time for the first Disney Very Merriest After Hours event next week. This video is from a few years ago, and while some of the decor has changed, the process remains the same. Magic happens overnight!  Read more

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Celebrating the Season at EPCOT’s International Festival of Holidays

I know it’s Halloween week, but the holiday season is right around the corner! And whether your holiday traditions include choirs singing, chestnuts roasting, kitchens cooking, cookies baking or gifts unwrapping, EPCOT is the place to be from Nov. 26 through Dec. 30. Read more

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EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional Returns November 26

In exciting news last week, Disney has shared that the popular “Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. 26 – Dec. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.  Read more

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