It is a well-documented fact that we love our coffee in the morning! Nothing gets us geared up for a busy day of traveling with the kids than that precious, live-giving first cup of coffee each day.

So, given its importance, we thought we would share a few great places to get a cup of coffee and other coffee experiences you might enjoy at Walt Disney World.

Resort Hotel Room Coffee

Ok, so let’s get this out of the way…. Yes, some resort rooms do offer Keurig coffee pods, but many still use the Cuisinart 2-Cup Brewers (pod style). And DVC Villas offer a full coffee pot. Sure, these all made decent enough coffee for a caffeine fix, but we prefer the other options below.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at Disney Springs

If you are heading to Disney Springs, make sure you stroll through The Landing and make your way to Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company. Thanks to the “Ripple Maker” machine here, they can do latte art to give your drink a little more character!

And by character, we mean Disney characters, of course! They can print Mickey, Minnie, Donald or Goofy atop your iced or hot specialty drinks for a modest up charge of 50 cents! It’s totally worth it!

Contemporary Grounds

If you are lucky enough to be staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, skip the resort room or quick service brews and head straight downstairs to the lobby for a visit to Contemporary Grounds. Grab a latte, cappuccino or even a double espresso to kick start your day. This is a perfect place to stop on your way to the bus or before you stroll over to Magic Kingdom! As a bonus, latte art is offered here as well.

Joffrey’s Coffee at Kiosks and Restaurants

As the official specialty coffee provider for Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation Club and Disneyland Resort, Joffrey’s is just about everywhere. You’ll find it in your resort room as well as in coffee kiosks all throughout the parks. Additionally, there are specially brewed flavors served at various restaurants around property. Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge all offer special blends, and that’s just naming a few!

If you really love a certain location’s java, ask them about the blend because it’s likely to be available for purchase at Walt Disney World or online, so you can continue to enjoy it at home long after your vacation is complete.

Kona Café Pressed Pot at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

The Hawaiian Kona Maragogype Press Pot for Two is a must try for the coffee lover. This is a of the medium blend of Hawaiian and Central American beans that pairs perfectly with the banana stuffed French toast (Tonga Toast) or the Polynesian’s famous pineapple upside-down cake. You can find the press pot at Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Resort or get the freshly brewed Kona Blend Coffee from nearby Kona Island, which is a small counter right by the exit to the monorail. Perfect for grabbing a cup as you head out.

Note: You can also find the pressed pot preparation at Jiko, Boma and Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.

Kona Coffee-Spiced Specialty Roll

While you may visit Kona café for breakfast for the press pot, it’s also available during lunch and dinner. Additionally, there’s a Surf and Turf specialty sushi roll that you just have to try! It’s Kona Coffee-spiced Filet, Cucumber, Chili-spiced Lobster, Avocado, Yuzu Aïoli, Sriracha. Yum!

Kenya Coffee Barbecue Sandwich at Sanaa

If you head to Sanaa at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, check out the pulled pork with root vegetable slaw in a bread bowl. The barbecue sauce is made with Kenya coffee and it’s served with Sanaa chips and a pickle spear. While this isn’t a strong coffee flavor, it is delicious and the view at Sanaa is terrific! When it’s daylight, you can watch animals on the savanna right from your table.

Coffee-Rubbed Rib-eye Steak Puff at Baseline Tap House

Not long ago, Disney’s Hollywood Studios added a trendy little lounge with craft beers, ciders, small plates and more. One of the small plates is Coffee-rubbed Rib-eye Steak Puff with Olive Salad. It’s a flaky puff with a nice portion of beef that’s topped with a special creamy sauce. There’s just enough of a subtle coffee flavor to make it both delicious and extra appealing for coffee lovers.

Unique Coffees in Epcot’s World Showcase

If trying new and unique coffees, especially those with liqueurs, is on your vacation bucket list, then you must make the rounds at Epcot’s World Showcase! For your first stop, visit the China pavilion and stop at the Joy of Tea kiosk. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to suggest tea! Instead try the “tipsy ducks in love,” which blends coffee, tea, bourbon, and chocolate, topped with whipped cream.

Your next flavor destination is Morocco’s Tangierine Café. There you can try Moorish coffee (flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg) or the Kasbah with hazelnut liqueur or the shops namesake Tangierine with orange liqueur!

Another interesting adult coffee option is the Viking Coffee at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in Norway. That’s flavored with Kamora Coffee Liqueur and Baileys Irish Cream!

Starbucks

If sticking with your tried and true Starbucks order is more your speed, Walt Disney World has you covered. In Magic Kingdom, stop by Main Street Bakery. At Epcot, visit the Fountain View in Future World. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find Starbucks at The Trolley Car Cafe right on Hollywood Boulevard. And last but not least for theme parks, Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Starbucks location. Finally, you can stop by one of two Starbucks in Disney Springs – one near World of Disney in the Marketplace and the other on the Westside near the AMC theaters.

So, there you have it! There are plenty of places to get a cup of joe, a coffee-infused dish or an adult coffee beverage at Walt Disney World. Where will you get your next cup?

Do you love roller coasters? Did you know that SeaWorld Orlando is considered the Coaster Capital of Orlando? They have a ton of EPIC roller coasters for the whole family. We polled some of our local agents to rank the top 3 SeaWorld Orlando roller coasters. Did you favorite make the list?

Top 3 SeaWorld Orlando Roller Coasters

Three of the best roller coasters in Orlando (ranked by the locals) are Kraken, Mako, and the new Ice Breaker. Come along with us as we ride all three with a POV, so you feel like you are on it with us. LOL!

Kraken

This roller coaster is the only floorless coaster in Orlando. If you love pirates, this may be a roller coaster for you. Watch out for that Kraken!

Mako

This roller coaster is a favorite for my teen daughter and myself. It is the tallest roller coaster in Orlando. Mako is known for high speeds, deep dives, and thrills around every turn. You will be screaming on this roller coaster!

New Ice Breaker

The newest roller coaster in Orlando is Ice Breaker. This roller coaster has four airtime filled launches, both backwards and forwards. Plus, you have a reverse launch. There are constant thrills on this roller coaster.

Which roller coaster would you like to ride?

Universal Orlando has two new resorts that are super popular for our guests visiting Orlando and Universal Parks. These resorts are called Endless Summer Dockside and Surfside.

These two resorts are located on International Drive, so you are walking distance from dining, shopping, and entertainment. Plus, you can hop on the Universal Parks transportation to get to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk.

We love these new resorts for the price tag! These resort are some of the least expensive hotels in Orlando, but with a ton of value. Plus, they have Family Suites for larger families without breaking the bank.

Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites

Our favorite of the two properties is Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites. This hotel is much smaller, so it is not as crowded. We also love the fish pool overlooking the lake. Come along with as as we tour Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites.

Endless Summer Dockside Inn & Suites

Across the street from Surfside is Endless Summer Dockside Inn & Suites. This property is much larger with 2 pools and poolside bars. Check out a resort tour of Dockside.

Which Endless Summer Resort do you love?

We are so excited to share the opening date for Universal’s Great Movie Escape! You can now book epic escape adventures including Jurassic World and Back to the Future films. This new escape room is a two story experience at Universal CityWalk.

Universal’s Great Movie Escape invites guests of all ages to solve their way through a pair of first-of-its-kind escape rooms based on two of the biggest film franchises in history.

Universal’s entertainment team partnered closely with filmmakers and escape room industry experts around the country to create innovative experiences that go beyond the typical escape room – blending state-of-the-art challenges, detailed sets and original storylines to immerse guests in story-driven adventures that allow them to escape into the movies like never before.

Another unique feature of Universal’s Great Movie Escape is the variety of challenges guests must work together to complete – each one specifically crafted so that the experience is enjoyable for novices and escape room-aficionados alike. Each adventure boasts eight incredibly detailed environments featuring state-of-the-art activities that are:

• randomized – so the solution can vary with each visit
• customizable depending on party size – ensuring everyone gets to participate
• designed to adjust based on skill level and complexity – so there’s always something to solve

As soon as guests enter the art deco-style, theater-inspired venue, they’ll immediately be swept into one of the following adventures:

Jurassic World: Escape

Guests are new geneticists at a secret lab on Isla Nublar, where they are undergoing training that includes the completion of various day-to-day tasks that range from feeding ferocious dinosaurs to splicing dinosaur DNA to create new genetic codes…until they learn an apex predator has broken free and now they must work together to avoid becoming its prey.

Back to the Future: OUTATIME

Guests are transported to a museum in 1993, where they learn Back to the Future’s antagonist, Biff, is up to his antics and has stolen Doc Brown’s newest time travel device to sabotage the space-time continuum. Guests must work together to uncover Doc Brown’s clues as they travel through time to track down Biff and save the past and future before they run “outatime.”

Which experience are you most excited about?

A brand-new collection of authentic and interactive Ollivanders wands has arrived at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter around the globe.

Each original wand pairs a wood type with one of the three powerful cores preferred by master wandmaker Garrick Ollivander from the Harry Potter film series. These cores include unicorn hair, dragon heartstring and phoenix feather.

Each wand also comes with the first-ever “wand lore” insert that details the distinct properties of that specific wand and the attributes of its ideal owner. You can also use the new wands to cast spells and reveal magical surprises with the right incantation and a gentle flick of the wrist at select locations within the spectacularly themed lands.

The new collection also brings a unique wand to each Universal Park that is exclusive to that destination and not available anywhere else.

New Harry Potter Wands

Larch & Phoenix Feather Wand at Universal Orlando

We are heading to Universal Orlando today to get this brand new wand. Be sure you watch our Instagram stories to see more about this new wand. This wand is made with larch and a phoenix feather.

Walnut & Dragon Heartstring Wand at Universal Studios Hollywood

This wand can only be found at Universal Studios in Hollywood. It is made with walnut and dragon heartstring.

Cherry & Unicorn Hair Wand at Universal Studios Japan

I know both kids want to plan a visit to Japan, just to get this new wand. This amazing wand is made with cherry and unicorn hair. This was is just amazing!

Red Oak & Unicorn Hair Wand at Universal Beijing Resort

The last wand is actually my favorite. This wand can only be found at Universal Beijing Resort. This is created with red oak and unicorn hair. This is truly a unique and beautiful wand.

The lineup of new interactive Ollivanders wands is available now at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Beijing Resort.

SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration is returning this year and it’s bigger and better than ever. Visitors will see the theme park transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with more than 3 million beautiful lights and the addition of NEW holiday experiences at Wild Arctic Plaza during the event. The main feature of the magical festival is the Sea of Trees – a guest favorite. The wintery, watery wonderland is back immersing guests in a sea of twinkling holiday trees that sparkle to music as they light up the water.

Dazzling images come to life on more than 100 trees, including a giant glistening centerpiece that towers 70 feet above the water. During the celebration, guests will also be able to indulge in ALL-NEW delicious holiday treats, experience fabulous holiday shows and entertainment and watch an impressive NEW holiday firework show.

Ice Skating at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando will be one of the few places Central Floridians can lace up and hit the ice. During the day, park guests will have the opportunity to ice skate at Bayside Stadium. Once night falls, they can sit back and relax as the pros show off what they got with “Winter Wonderland on Ice”.

Christmas comes to life on a stage of ice, jewels, and lights as skaters dazzle and delight in this show-stopping, ice skating extravaganza. A sea of sparkling trees and towering fountains dancing in the background come together to create an experience the entire family will not want to miss.

More ALL-NEW Magical Holiday Shows & Entertainment

There are even more ways for families to get into the holiday spirit this year at SeaWorld Orlando. At the end of the night during the Christmas Celebration, guests can be dazzled by the impressive “Holiday Reflections” fireworks show that showcases an impressive fireworks display set to the sounds of the season in the sky above the Sea of Trees.

Holiday cheer can also be found throughout the park with stilt walkers at the Waterfront and in Wild Arctic Plaza, jump-roping toy soldiers, and Elf Story Chair Stacking in Sharks Plaza. Guests also cannot miss the opportunity for photos with Santa, Rudolph and Bumble! Rudolph and Bumble have found a new home this year in Wild Arctic, while Santa can be found at his new workshop in the Shoppes at the Waterfront. Guests can also dine with Santa throughout the Christmas Celebration for an additional cost.

The magical holiday fun continues in Sesame Street Land with the return of the popular Sesame Street Christmas Parade, where guests can see all their favorite Sesame Street characters getting into the holiday spirit. For an additional cost, families who come to the park on Saturday mornings can have breakfast with their friends from Sesame Street. Elmo’s Christmas Wish is also back this year on event mornings at SeaPort Theatre. Visitors can join Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe and Rosita as they work together to help Elmo find his Christmas wish!

ALL-NEW Decadent Holiday Treats and Drinks

Guests to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration can savor the flavors of the holiday season with ALL-NEW food and beverage offerings this year. Traditional flavors like gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint can be found all around the park in new and unexpected ways.

There will also be a very special holiday doughnut from an Orlando-based doughnut shop.  Some of the NEW food offerings guests can taste at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration include:

• Monty Cristo Waffle – ham, turkey, Swiss cheese & cranberry glaze
• Santa’s Sweet & Savory Treat Doughnut Chicken Sandwich – honey Sriracha & pickles
• The Main Event – fried turkey breast, andouille stuffing, cranberry gastric & brown gravy
• Corn Husk Enconchada Tamale – carnitas & ancho mole poblano sauce
• Christmas Bread Pudding – brioche bun, white chocolate, raspberry sauce & whipped cream
• Arroz con Dulce – cinnamon dust & Caribbean rum raisin
• Fresh Baked Deep-dish cookies – M&M, S’mores & Chocolate chip

Guests will be able to sip NEW seasonal drinks while strolling around the park. They can drink either a hot or frozen hot chocolate, or a frozen eggnog or coquito. There are also several NEW holiday cocktails to try, including:

• Holiday Peppermint Eggnog – eggnog, white chocolate liquor, vanilla vodka & peppermint schnapps
• Christmas Beer Sangria – apple cider, Tito’s vodka, maple syrup, Christmas ale& cinnamon
• Chai Swizzle – chai tea, Bailey’s Irish Cream, simple syrup & cinnamon
• Winter Wonderland Hot Toddy – Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey, Jack Daniels Winter Cider & chai tea

For even more holiday dining experiences, guests can head to SeaFire Grill where they can watch their favorite holiday movies while tasting delicious holiday treats. They can also share seasonal culinary delights and refreshing Coca-Cola beverages with friends and family in the NEW Christmas Dining Hall at Voyagers Smokehouse.

Are you ready for a SeaWorld Christmas?

We love this time of year at Universal Orlando Resort! One of the best ways to experience all of the holidays at Universal Parks is with the Universal Holiday Tour.

Universal’s Holiday Tour

On select dates, guests can enjoy a guided tour filled with unique experiences and special access to the beloved holiday entertainment taking place across Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, such as:

• Meeting the maven of mischief, the Grinch, and his faithful dog, Max, while enjoying a delicious hot cocoa bar with small bites and desserts at Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal’s Islands of Adventure
• Access to reserved seating at the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” – a live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” in Universal’s Islands of Adventure
• Enjoying a meet-and-greet and photo opp with Santa Claus in Universal Studios Florida (includes one digital download photo)
• Capping off the night in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with an exclusive, after-hours showing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” – a stunning projection of holiday spirit and Christmas moments inspired by the beloved “Harry Potter” stories brought to life on the majestic Hogwarts castle

The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

The popular dining experience, The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast, is back this year for Universal Orlando’s Holidays celebration – allowing guests to start their day with a delicious breakfast and appearances by some of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including the Grinch.

Guests also receive access to one digital download photo as a keepsake from their encounter with the Grinch during this special opportunity.

The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast takes place in Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous in Universal’s Islands of Adventure on select dates from November 12 through December 29, 2022.

The Holiday Festivities Continue at Universal’s Hotels

The awesomest celebration of the season continues at all eight Universal Orlando Resort hotels, complete with festive decor that perfectly complements each hotel’s individual theme, holiday feasts and special activities filled with holiday cheer for the whole family.

Universal hotel guests can enjoy special menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays, menorah lighting ceremonies, holiday crafts for kids and more. Plus, select hotels offer additional holiday entertainment that includes Christmas tree lightings, strolling carolers and more.

Let Yourself Woah at Universal Orlando Resort

When you’re ready to Let Yourself Woah, the place to go is Universal Orlando Resort.

For more than 30 years, Universal Orlando has immersed guests in amazing “woah” moments that free them from the stress of their worlds. Across the award-winning destination, they can let go and live in the moment with those they care about most as they embark on incredible theme park adventures, like causing mischief with the Minions from Illumination’s “Despicable Me,” coming face-to-face with ferocious dinosaurs in Jurassic Park, walking the corridors of Hogwarts castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and so much more.

Universal Orlando is home to three epic theme parks that feature some of the world’s most exciting and innovative experiences, including Universal’s Islands of Adventure – named the #1 Amusement Park in the World for five years in a row by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice; Universal Studios Florida – home to the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet, The Bourne Stuntacular; and Universal’s Volcano Bay – a tropical oasis like no other that features an actual beach right in the middle of Orlando.    

Universal Orlando’s hotels are destinations unto themselves and include the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites. And Universal’s entertainment complex, Universal CityWalk, offers immersive dining and entertainment for every member of the family.

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We love planning vacations to Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise, and even Adventures by Disney. These are some of our favorite family vacations. We like to see the excitement in our kids’ faces. It is like Christmas everyday on a Disney vacation.

As a mom, I like to create a little extra magic for my kids. I like to countdown our vacation, celebrate occasions, and even decorate our resort room. However, as a mom I do not have a lot of time. I wanted to share some easy ideas on how to create magic with Lovepop.

Have you heard of Lovepop cards? Lovepop creates cards that pop up in 3-D cards. They are a card and a decoration, all in one. We love these cute cards!

Here are a few ways to create a little extra magic for your Disney vacation.

Countdown to Disney Mail

One of the first ideas is counting down to your Disney vacation. This builds excitement for your family vacation. Planning a Disney vacation can be just as exciting as the vacation. One of my favorite Lovepop cards is Disney The Haunted Mansion Pop-Up Card.

Haunted Mansion is one of our family’s favorite rides at both Disney World and Disneyland. This is a fun card to mail to your child. Kids of all ages (yes, even teens) love mail. You can mail this card to your child or children. You can always drop it off at the post office or just a nearby post box with your address. Your kids are going to get so excited that they got mail and this cool Haunted Mansion card that they can display.

Countdown to Disney Movie Night

We love hosting a movie night to get excited about a Disney vacation. A really fun movie is the Disney-Pixar movie called UP. You can actually meet Kevin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. It is definitely a must do at Disney World. Hosting an UP movie night is a fun way to countdown to your vacation.

You can get this UP pop up card for your family at Lovepop. It is both a card and a decoration. You can then grab some popcorn and watch UP with your family.

Celebrating a Birthday

Are you celebrating a birthday during your Disney vacation? It can be tough to pack presents in your luggage, especially if you are cruising or traveling with Adventures by Disney. Our favorite gifts are the Lovepop cards. They are flat, so easy to pack and hide in your suitcase.

One of our favorite Lovepop cards is Disney’s Mickey Mouse Birthday Cupcake Pop-Up Card. This card is so adorable! You open it to a Mickey Mouse cupcake. ??

Holidays at Disney World

We often visit Disney World or Disneyland during Halloween or Christmas. The kids like to decorate the room to get excited about the holiday. It is always tough to pack decorations, since your luggage needs space for clothes, shoes, and sunblock. LOL!

As we mentioned with the birthday cards, Lovepop cards are flat. They are an easy card and decoration to pack for a Disney vacation. I love the Disney’s Mickey Mouse Holiday Wreath. It is the perfect touch of Christmas for your resort room.

They also have a thank you cards collection. This is perfect to give to mom or dad to thank them for taking you on vacation or to give to a Disney Cast Member for the extra magic during your vacation. These thank you cards are extra magical!

Which Lovepop card is your favorite?