Welcome to planDisney, Tami! I'm so excited you and your princess friends are heading out into the great wide somewhere for an adventure. Although I've visited
Walt Disney World Resort with my family many times, there's something extra enchanting about experiencing that Disney magic with friends. Cinderella may have gone to the ball, but you're going to have a ball! So let's talk about the best ways to enjoy some good old-fashioned girl time.
I hope you experience all
four Theme Parks, but if I had to choose my top pick for a grown-up visit, it would be EPCOT. First, your visit falls during the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The fabulous topiaries are in bloom, and you're sure to see butterflies and birds swirling around. You'll feel like Snow White! But the food and drinks are the main attraction for me at EPCOT. The festival carts offer some delectable bite-sized options that are perfect for grazing. Some of my best memories are gathered around the traditional EPCOT trashcan with my friends as we sample bites from each other's plates. It's the best makeshift table in the house!
But the jewel in EPCOT's crown is
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Tami, you and your friends will have a rip-roaring time saving the galaxy on this new, one-of-a-kind omnicoaster. So hang on tight and get ready to dance! There are currently a couple of ways to experience this attraction, but I recommend joining the
virtual queue on the morning of your visit. You'll need
Theme Park Reservations for EPCOT and everyone in your party
linked to your My Disney Experience account. Then, click the Virtual Queues tile in the mobile app, choose your party, and refresh at 7:00 AM sharp. I have total faith you'll get a spot and be shaking your body to the conga before you know it!
Now, let's talk about restaurants. If you're looking for smaller bites, fun drinks, and jaw-dropping ambiance, I'd recommend dinner at
Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT. The Blue Moon Cauliflower is yummy and shareable, and the choice of festive drinks is out of this world. My personal favorite is the Lightyear Lemonade, a delicious and refreshing mocktail.
Tami, I hope I've given you some ideas for your upcoming trip. As Princess Tiana says, you're almost there! Maybe I'll see you around the theme parks next month. I'll be the one dancing like no one is watching on Cosmic Rewind!
Stop by planDisney anytime, friend.
Magic awaits,
Elaine