Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters, Inc. Land, and more.
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Each week, it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information and news! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into the latest and greatest Disney news from Sunday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 29th, 2026.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is back at EPCOT! You can get tons of limited-time snacks and drinks, plus festival-exclusive merch and souvenirs.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport
If you’re not sure what to eat during the Food & Wine Festival this year, we made a full guide of our favorite food and drinks!
EVERYTHING You Need To Eat and Drink at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Lakeshore Lodge
If you’ve been dreaming of the day you’ll be able to stay in Disney World’s newest hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, we’ve got some great news for you — an opening date has officially been announced!
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge ©Disney
Lakeshore Lodge will open on July 1st, 2027! We also got a first look at the hotel rooms, and Disney revealed that we’ll be able to stay in Waterfront Lake Houses, Nature-Inspired Studios and Villas, and Elevated Resort Rooms and Suites!
Disney Reveals FIRST LOOK at the New Lakeshore Lodge Hotel Rooms
H2 Heading
If you’re a Tiny Train Town fan, then you’re going to LOSE IT when you see what Disney did to Tiny Train Town!
Tiny Train Town!
The town square has a brand-new look that’s very similar to the real-life Germany Pavilion, and it even uses the same paint color as the Pavilion! Plus, Disney took the festival decorations to a whole new level with mini festival booths!
You’re Going to LOSE YOUR MIND When You See What Disney Did to Tiny Train Town for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Hurly Burly
Hurly Burly is a new lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk that will feature live music performances, coastal-inspired cocktails, and tasty light bites. We stopped by on Tuesday to find that the building has a new paint job!
The waves are so fun!
The blue-and-white stripes have now been painted an even teal color, and the roof has adorable wave patterns! Hurly Burly will open in late 2026.
BIG Changes Hit New Lounge Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk
Woof! Did you get all of that? It was a busy week (just like any other), and we are so excited for what’s ahead. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.
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Hurly Burly should have kept the stripes…more Boardwalk like…but love the added waves! We used to love the Boardwalk but so many changes and fewer options now….and we can’t visit anymore due to wdw’s new rules 🙁
I AGREE WITH NORMA – ALL THE FUN THINGS WE LOVED TO DO ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO US ANYMORE. WE ARE PASSHOLDERS AND GET FREE PARKING TO THE PARKS BUT SOMETIMES IT IS FUN TO ENJOY A ” SPUR OF THE MOMENT” HOTEL RESTAURANT /CAFETERIA !!
STILL DISAPPOINTED !!!