* Hollerbach's German Restaurant - Get a beer in a boot * Poke Hana - Best poke in Florida. Always a stop for us * Sampaguita Ice Cream - Filipino icecream * Chicken Fire - Hot Hot Chicken! * Las Patronas Mexican Restaurante - Good valued tacos * Stasio's Italian Deli & Market - You can not go wrong with any sub * Saigon Noodle - Vietnamese place that was featured on Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives * Light on the Sugar - Asian-inspired bakery * Domu Chibi - Ramen Place. Try the chicken bites! We base our special wing sauce from here * East End Market - Little farmers market. Gideon's cookies are famous there * Hot Dog Heaven - Chicago-style hotdogs
The parks should be extra special since they will be decorated for Christmas. Make sure to get there early and download the Disney app!
Isaac's and I favorite park! Go to Velocicoaster and Hagrids Journey early. Enjoy some frozen or hot butter beer while you are at it : ).
Uniqlo, Ghirardelli, and of course, the Lego store are our favorite stores at Disney Springs.
The riverwalk has many unique shops, restaurants, art galleries, an historic theater and bars to visit.
Pro-tip, Florida sometimes gets cold during this time so the water can be like 10 degrees colder than the outside temperature. Although it might be cold, this month is prime time Manatee season. Make sure you get there early.