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If you’ve been a Disney fan for any length of time, I bet these initials look familiar to you.  Wait. What?  You don’t know?  Well let me help you out.  These are two of the most popular events at Walt Disney World – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.  But which one should you plan your vacation for?  Let’s talk about them for a minute.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom is a treat for everyone.  You’ll see kids of all ages dressed up as their favorite Disney character.  The Villains get a chance to shine in the Mickey’s Boo to You Parade, as well as in Hallowishes.  There are pumpkins, and scarecrows, and silly spooks everywhere. Cookies, drinks and candy are free to everyone who attends.  This is a separate ticketed event, however, and the party runs from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Also during the time of year for MNSSHP, The International Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT is also taking place.  There are so many wonderful and unique food and drink experiences from around the world.  If you are on Disney’s Plus Dining Plan, using Snack Credits for these tempting tastes is a great way to use them.  There are also plenty of culinary demonstrations to attend as well, some at no cost, and some requiring reservations and a fee.

Now for MVMCP: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is also a separate ticketed event in Magic Kingdom, like MNSSHP, but with a quite different feeling.  You’ll hear Christmas Carols, and munch on hot chocolate and warm cookies. There’s even snow on Main Street.  Grab your place for Mickey’s Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade, then stay for Holiday Wishes.  The Characters are all dressed up in their holiday finest, and Christmas decorations abound.

Now, if you’re the house on the block that has the biggest and brightest Christmas display, you’ll definitely want to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights.  The millions of Christmas Lights are choreographed to familiar Christmas songs.  It’s truly amazing.  There’s even “snow”! Be on the lookout for Mulch, Sweat and Tears singing their version of your favorite Christmas tunes.

So, did I make the choice any easier for you?  Well, I know what to do…..how about planning a Walt Disney World vacation during the Fall Season 2015, then a Christmas vacation in 2016.  You can then decide for yourself.

Happy Deciding.

Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, especially when on vacation.  I enjoy every meal when I am on vacation, but I must admit I enjoy breakfast the most.  I have my favorites at each Park, but my newest discovery is great for breakfast.  Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari, located on Discovery Island as you enter the Park and head to the left toward Africa, is an excellent breakfast option.

Pizzafari is a quick service location.  There are four dining areas, each themed differently.  The walls are painted with brightly colored murals depicting different animal themes, camouflaged animals, animals that carry their homes, animals that prowl at night, and animals that live upside down.   The chairs and tables are painted to fit into the themed areas.  I recently had breakfast sitting on a large colorful insect!   It is a visual delight and there are many hidden Mickeys to be found, but the breakfast food is what I want to tell you about.

The menu is not overwhelming, and offers many varieties of breakfast options.  There is the Bounty Platter with eggs, bacon and sausage, breakfast potatoes, French toast sticks and a biscuit; the Breakfast Croissant, a toasted multigrain croissant with egg whites, spinach, provolone and vegetable chutney served with breakfast potatoes; a Breakfast Burrito with sausage, eggs, cheese and vegetables packed inside; Kid’s Breakfast Pizza and a Kids Breakfast Platter.  My husband and I have had the Bounty Platter and the Breakfast Burrito and found them to be plentiful, tasty and worth the price. There is enough on the Platter that I usually end up with my husband’s French toast sticks!  And since we usually ask for cups of water, we can eat for around $18.  I only wish there was salsa to go with the Burrito.

There is plenty of seating available.  There is a patio with outside seating in addition to the indoor themed rooms.  There are restrooms located inside too. The times we have visited, shortly after Park opening, there has been little waiting in line and we were able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading on Safari.  I am not sure how the crowds or the menu at lunch would be as we have not eaten there for lunch.  I do recommend stopping by there for breakfast, there’s something for everyone to eat and look at!