food IS a theme park
Another week brings more surprises to Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
This week we learned surprising Halloween news, a new feature that will solve a major problem, and several new character meet-and-greets have returned! Let’s jump right in!
EPCOT is the place to be, thanks to the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
It’s time for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
There is soooooo much to do — you can grab a bite or sip from one of the booths, partake in cheese crawls and rat-themed scavenger hunts (yes, seriously), or snag some festival merchandise! And, speaking of merchandise, we just spotted the newest festival item — but it’s not for Food & Wine.
The Walt Disney Company has been at odds with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ever since the company spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights Bill (or what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) that the governor eventually signed into law.
Cars heading into the Magic Kingdom
Governor DeSantis retaliated against the company by threatening to dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Disney World to act as its own county government. The Governor’s efforts to dissolve the district were successful, and a bill was passed to do so. Now, where do things stand with this situation?
MagicBands are a large part of many people’s Disney vacations!
Get a load of all those MagicBands!
Especially now that MagicBand+ is debuting and working out all its starting issues. Lots of MagicBands feature Disney characters, the 50th Anniversary, and so much more. Did you know there are MagicBands for some of Disney’s hotels too? We went through and made a list of all the MagicBands you can get to represent your favorite Disney World hotels!
Are you someone who works or takes classes from home? If you’re looking for a way to incorporate a little bit of Disney into your home office, then these deals are for you!
Cinderella Castle
There’s not much better than a good deal, especially when it’s on Disney merchandise! We’ve seen deals on Disney Halloween inflatables, Halloween board games, and tons of stuff on Amazon, and now we’ve found some deals that will help you Disney-fy your home office (or really anywhere that could use a little organization)!
Although Disney World doesn’t boast a TON of nighttime activities for adults, there is still at least one nightclub where adults can party the night away on Disney’s BoardWalk.
Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk
That spot is Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar, where guests can listen to non-stop dueling pianos playing music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and indulge in drink specials until about 2AM on some nights. However, the bar, which reopened in 2021, was only closed on Mondays and Tuesdays — well, that’s about to change!
Did you know that July 17th is a huuuuuuge holiday?!
YUUUUUUM
Okay, maybe not as huge as Halloween or Christmas…but it’s a big deal to us. That’s because it’s National ICE CREAM Day! It couldn’t be hitting at a better time, as the heat has us dragging, and who couldn’t use a cold treat right now? And, of course, we would be doing you a big disservice if we didn’t share ways to celebrate — we are Disney FOOD Blog, after all. So, without further delay, here are 6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Day!
It seems like everyone and their mother are in Europe right now. Have you noticed it too? Wherever we look on Instagram and Facebook, people are flying across the Atlantic for vacay, and we want to go, too!
Where do you wanna go?
Travel has seen a lot of ups and downs over the past couple of years, but people are traveling again. And even though there is a pilot shortage and problems with flight cancellations, there are still many planes taking off to far away places. So, if you’re thinking about booking a European vacation soon, let’s check out how much it would cost you to get there!
When was the last time you visited Disney World? Chances are it looks a little different now.
EPCOT is under construction
Change is nearly everywhere you look — both in the parks and beyond — and it can be hard to stay updated on every little thing. From bigger changes like new attractions and restaurants to smaller updates like a new sidewalk or a freshly painted storefront, we keep track of it all so you don’t have to. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, check out the biggest construction updates from this week so you’re prepared for your next visit!
Do we have some cooking fans in the house here?
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Personally, whenever we ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT, it reminds us how fun and creative cooking can be. Did you know Disney even has official cookbooks to help you make some recipes to bring Disney magic into your home? Sometimes though, Disney will post some recipes online too, and we feel we have to try their most recent one — because it’s ratatouille!
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