Amanda's Adventures

Daily Trip Journals | Key West | Key West 1/2 Marathon 2024 | Key West Jan 12-15, 2024 | Other Destinations | Running | Travel Planning Tips (Non Disney)

Miami, Key West, and Disney..Oh My! The January 2024 Girls Trip – Day 3 – Key West
ByAmanda's Adventures May 28, 2024June 3, 2024

Once again, for a little recap, if you missed Part 1, This trip came about because a little over a year ago, my cousin, Cara, asked me if I wanted to join her in Key West to complete a half marathon. We flew into Miami, spent two nights exploring the South Beach area, and then…

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Cruises | Daily Trip Journals | Disney Cruise Line | Other Destinations | Travel Planning Tips (Non Disney)

Cruising With Mouse…Galveston to San Juan – Galveston and Embarkation Day
ByAmanda's Adventures May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Yesterday, we started our journey by taking the 6 am flight from Wichita to Houston. During our layover in St. Louis, we had a couple of hours to kill, so we ate breakfast and had our first (of many) drinks for the trip. Once we arrived in Houston, we picked up our rental car to…

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Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024 | Travel Planning Tips (Disney)

2024 Epcot International Flower and Garden Food Booth Menus
ByAmanda's Adventures April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, held every spring, showcases an array of beautiful topiaries and gardens. But, if you consider yourself a foodie, make sure to set aside some time to sample the delicious menu items at some of the food kiosks, known as outdoor kitchens scattered throughout the park. This year there are…

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Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024 | Photo Albums | Travel Planning Tips (Disney)

2024 Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt at Epcot
ByAmanda's Adventures March 31, 2024April 1, 2024

One of the fun activities you can enjoy around Easter is the Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt at Epcot. People of all ages can have a great time finding these cute Easter eggs, each representing a beloved bunny rabbit, hidden around the Epcot World Showcase. You can purchase a map for $9.99 at several locations around the…

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Disney World Trips | Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024 | Travel Planning Tips (Disney)

A Guide to the 2024 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
ByAmanda's Adventures March 31, 2024April 2, 2024

The annual Flower and Garden Festival, held every spring at Epcot, celebrates beautiful gardens, topiaries, yummy treats, and great music. The 2024 Festival will be from February 28 to May 27. When you enter the park, the first thing you should do is pick up your Festival Passport and check the posted guide maps to see…

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Disney World Trips | Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024 | Photo Albums | Travel Planning Tips (Disney)

2024 Flower and Garden Topiaries
ByAmanda's Adventures March 26, 2024March 31, 2024

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, which runs from February 28th through May 27th, 2024, features a collection of amazing topiaries throughout the park. Below is a comprehensive list and where to find them. World Celebration Disney Wish with Asha, Valentina, and Star – Main Entrance Figment – World Celebration Gardens Topiary Flowers – World…

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Daily Trip Journals | Disney World Trips | Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024

The Flower and Garden, Work and Play Trip – Day 8
ByAmanda's Adventures March 26, 2024April 5, 2024

Today was my last day, but since my flight didn’t leave until 7 p.m., I had the whole day to enjoy the warm sunshine before heading back to the cold. I slept in a little bit, picked up coffee from Fuel, the coffee shop in the lobby, and then headed down to the beach area…

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Daily Trip Journals | Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024

The Flower and Garden, Work and Play Trip – Day 7
ByAmanda's Adventures March 25, 2024April 5, 2024

This morning, I watched the sunrise from my room, ordered coffee from Fuel, the coffee shop in the lobby, and brought it back to my room to relax and get ready for the day. (for full-sized photos, click on the pictures below) I needed to work this morning, so I headed to Epcot to find…

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Daily Trip Journals | Epcot | Festivals and Special Events (Disney) | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | Hollywood Studios | March 19-26 2024

The Flower and Garden, Work and Play Trip – Day 6
ByAmanda's Adventures March 24, 2024April 5, 2024

I slept in a little bit this morning, then headed to Epcot. My goal today was to finish getting pictures of the topiaries and take photos of as many of the gardens as possible. I made it to Epcot a little after 10 AM and headed straight to France for my favorite breakfast. At least…

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Daily Trip Journals | Disney World Trips | Flower and Garden Festival 2024 | March 19-26 2024

The Flower and Garden, Work and Play Trip – Day 5
ByAmanda's Adventures March 23, 2024May 28, 2024

This morning, I headed to Magic Kingdom for the early morning hours. Every morning, the parks open 30 minutes early for Disney Resort Guests and guests of several other select non-Disney Resorts. After getting ready, I walked to the Boardwalk Inn and Villas to catch a bus to Magic Kingdom. The Swan and Dolphin provides…

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