Hi there, Sondra. It's so nice to meet a fellow Ohioan here at planDisney. I'm not sure where you live in our state, but I'm sure the leaves are starting to fall, and before we know it, we'll be
walking in a winter wonderland in The Most Magical Place on Earth. Sondra, since you'll be visiting in less than 60 days, we have no time to waste because it looks like you can begin making dining reservations now.
First, let's talk about planning your itinerary. I love that you have theme park tickets with the
Park Hopper Option. As Simba would say, you're
free to run around all day and free to do it all your way! When deciding which parks to visit, be sure to check the
Hours & Events Calendar. This will help you know which dates Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios close early for their holiday parties.
I'm excited to hear you're interested in seeing
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! As much as I visit Walt Disney World, I actually saw this for the first time last year. It was complete holly-jolly fun! This special show takes place during
Disney Jollywood Nights, which requires a special event ticket. This 5-hour holiday party is full of glitz, glamour, and vintage holiday fun. If you're interested in attending this holiday event, be sure to purchase your tickets early!
Now let's talk about one of my favorite things: the nighttime shows! At Magic Kingdom, you can enjoy special dessert fireworks parties that offer reserved areas for viewing
Happily Ever After. These parties offer seating at the
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant or a reserved standing area in front of Cinderella Castle. All three options feature a delicious dessert buffet, which also includes cheese, crackers, and a selection of beverages. This is one of my favorite reservations!
At Hollywood Studios, you can enjoy the dazzling nighttime show Fantasmic! If you're looking for a special meal that includes reserved seating for the show, consider one of the
Fantasmic! Dining Packages. My personal favorites are 50's Prime Time Café and the
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, but all the options are great choices.
At EPCOT, there are a few dining packages available for Luminous: The Symphony of Us, but these reservations fill up quickly. I checked your dates, and it appears that these reservations are already booked. Sondra, regardless of which dining event interests you, I highly recommend making a reservation as soon as possible, as they can fill up quickly.
Sondra, I hope this information helped answer your questions. If you have other specific questions that we can answer, please let us know.
You'll be arriving just in time for all the sparkling Christmastime pixie dust. I'm wishing you the perfect start to the holiday season. Have so much fun.
Magical memories,
Shonette