food IS a theme park
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas, everyone!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
What? Am I a little early? Well, according to Disney I’m not, because today, tickets have gone one sale for two of Disney World’s most popular holiday offerings! Let’s talk about it.
Changes have been a constant at Disney World for decades, with rides, attractions, restaurants, and even a whole water park closing over the decades. In the last few years alone, iconic attractions like Muppet*Vision 3D, Tom Sawyer Island, and The Rivers of America have all shuttered for good, with fans making one final visit while lamenting their loss in the buildup to their final day of operation. However, not every closed Disney location has gotten a grand send-off.
Tortuga Tavern
Instead, some – – ranging from merchandise locations to a decades-old show – – closed without warning and simply never reopened, changing the face of their respective Disney park with nothing but a whimper.
We’ve just got a little more than a month before the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins, and we’re ready to eat all the eats, chase a rat around EPCOT, and enjoy some fun concerts at the American Adventure Pavilion.
Mimosa at Parisian Breakfast
The festival offers all kinds of great experiences, including one of our favorites, the Parisian Breakfast at Chefs de France in the France Pavilion. Now it has been confirmed that the breakfast will return for this year’s festival, but we’ve got some bad news if you’re thinking about booking: the price for the breakfast has gone up.
Who’s excited for the return of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
Let’s go!
This year, it runs from August 27th through November 21st. We’ll be there on opening weekend to check out all the delicious new treats and fun offerings, but if you’re planning a visit, today is an important day. Dining reservations are NOW open for Food & Wine!
If you’re planning a trip to Magic Kingdom this fall or winter, there’s an important schedule change you’ll want to be aware of, especially if you’re hoping to catch the park’s iconic nighttime fireworks.
Happily Ever After
If you’re like me, you might look forward to watching Happily Ever After every Disney trip. So when something interrupts that plan, you need to know in advance! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Disney pro, it’s worth taking a closer look before locking in your plans. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes to the nighttime fireworks at Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT has become a beloved destination for Disney adults, and everyone has their own favorite. For many, it’s the Mexico Pavilion, but some guests are getting annoyed for good reason.
Mexico Pavilion
There are plenty of unspoken rules at Disney World. Don’t stop in the middle of a busy walkway, keep your stroller to one side when possible, and maybe don’t cut in front of someone. But there’s one habit we keep seeing in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion that has Disney Adults collectively sighing every single day. We get it — this pavilion is beautiful, packed with incredible details, and full of things worth stopping to admire. But if you’re going to pause, just make sure you’re not doing it in one of the busiest bottlenecks in the entire park.
Okay, let’s talk about the DREAM stay in Disney World, and no, it’s not staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or at the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. No, we’re talking about the ULTIMATE dream stay INSIDE Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.
You could stay inside Cinderella Castle!
Yes, Cinderella Castle has its very own suite, but getting a stay there isn’t as simple as booking it because you, well, can’t. Instead, getting a stay at Cinderella Castle is usually only available through giveaways, which often involve supporting a charity with donations. So these opportunities are few and far between. We’ve got good news, though: a NEW giveaway is now offering a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite…and you could win it!
One of the most iconic snacks in Disney World and Disneyland is the DOLE Whip. DOLE Whip can come in something as simple as the pineapple version we all love, or it can also come in other flavors, as well as in sundaes, floats, and more. It’s so versatile!
Pineapple DOLE Whip
Well, believe it or not, this year, Disney is celebrating 50 years of DOLE Whip (Happy Birthday, DOLE Whip!) and will be dropping four NEW DOLE Whip snacks in Disney World and Disneyland soon to celebrate as part of DOLE Whip Day (and yes, it’s a real holiday).
Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort has been going through a TON of changes recently. But no restaurant has probably seen as many changes in the shopping and dining district as Earl of Sandwich.
Grand opening!
This restaurant has changed locations so many times that we were starting to get worried about it until Disney announced it was building a brand NEW permanent location for the dining spot. Well, that new location is now open for business, and we recently attended the grand opening. Let’s check it out together!
Believe it or not, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is almost here!
2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
If you’re planning to hit up the beloved EPCOT annual event this fall, there are some rules you should follow to get the most bang for your buck and make sure you’re not wasting any money.
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