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Year: 2026

Archives for 2026

Don’t Forget About These 4 Magic Kingdom Changes Starting THIS Month

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The theme for Magic Kingdom in 2026 is CHANGE. EVERYTHING is changing in Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are gone FOREVER while Disney builds a new Cars-themed expansion, Piston Peak, in Frontierland. A new Villains land is being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which is also currently under construction for some new updates. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is even getting updated.

Happily Ever After

Well, that’s not all, because the ICON of Magic Kingdom is also changing, starting this month. Disney has plans to repaint Cinderella Castle, starting this month, and that’s going to impact some entertainment in the park as of January 28th.

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Disney Just Dropped 3 MAJOR Announcements Including 91 NEW Treats And A Permanent Closure

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If you’re new to Disney, this fandom is always changing! Even if you aren’t new to this culture, there is always something new going on, and it can be a lot to keep up with.

Cinderella Castle

The theme parks are changing a lot right now. Disney is also in the process of developing a new theme park! From Disney World to Disneyland and across the globe, it can be a lot to keep up with. That’s why each week, we do a round-up of the biggest news from the company we love. Even during Christmas, Disney never stops, so let’s talk about what you missed this week.

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REVIEW: If Your Disney World Drink Doesn’t Have a Penguin On It, What Are You Doing?

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Here at Disney Food Blog, there are a few things that the entire team agrees on. One of them is how much we love little plastic animals in our drinks at Disney World!

The Penguin Club

We’ve had rubber ducks, pigs, bunnies, and more, and we’re always on the hunt for more. This time, we’re heading to Disney Springs, where we find most of these special drinks, to try a seasonal drink we just couldn’t miss.

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We’ve Got Some Bad News About Disney World Restaurants

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Happy New Year, DFB friends! We have officially kicked off 2026 in Disney World and said goodbye to the holiday season.

Countdown to Midnight Cake Bar

But there’s SO much to look forward to in the coming weeks, including the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, where we’ll be eating our way through every food booth (and we are SO ready). However, before that happens, we’ve got some changes to tell you about that are happening at Disney World restaurants. Yes, it’s that time again…let’s look at the Disney World restaurant menu changes from this week. Here’s a word of warning: some of your favorite holiday snacks and drinks are officially gone for the season!

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Stop Scrolling! You Can Get 6 Loungeflys for Under $45 on Amazon Right Now

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Is there anything better than saving on your Disney World favorites? The holidays might be over, but we have Christmas money burning a hole in our pockets.

Loungefly bags in EPCOT

While we have been searching for what to spend our money on, we stumbled on 6 Disney Loungeflys that are on sale NOW! Thanks to these sales, we can get several mini backpacks for the price of one.

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REVIEW: We Have To Say It… This Might Be The Best Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie at Disney Springs YET

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One of the best parts of a new month is seeing what kind of new snacks drop in Disney World. Now, we all know that Gideon’s Bakehouse drops new cookies and cold brews every month, so we couldn’t wait to see what the bakery had in store for January 2026.

Gideon’s January drops!

Well, we just found out what those new snacks are, and let’s just say we made a beeline to Gideon’s Bakehouse to try them out. So keep reading to see what we think of these new treats!

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REVIEW: This $12 Sandwich Might Be Our New Go-To Lunch in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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One thing you should know about me is that I absolutely love sandwiches. I think they’re one of the best snacks and lunches, and are always there when you need them. When I can’t decide what to eat in Disney World, I’m usually going to grab a sandwich.

Deli Sandwich

We headed to Hollywood Studios to try out a new deli sandwich, and y’all, we might have found one of the favorite bang-for-your-buck lunches.

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Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s NEW Hotel Perk Changes

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It’s a new year, which means new hotel perks for both the Disney World and the Disneyland Resorts!

Typhoon Lagoon

Change is coming to the two U.S.-based Disney theme park resorts in 2026 — and that includes changes to already established hotel perks! With the new year now getting into full swing, it’s an important time to remind you about a few existing hotel perks at both Disney World and Disneyland that will look mighty different in 2026…and maybe not for the better.

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6 Essentials Under $15 That We Constantly Take to Disney World

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When you’re headed to Disney World, it’s important to pack everything you need in your bag. That includes the things you may not THINK you’ll need, and then regret immensely when you realize you didn’t think it’d be important.

We LOOOVE reusable straws!

Now, listen, we totally get that not EVERYTHING marketed as an “essential” actually IS one. We’ve seen it time and time again, and that’s why WE spend money on those, so then we can tell you what’s actually worth it (spoiler alert: there are a LOT out there that we’d never recommend). These six items, though? We’ve tried them all out ourselves and genuinely think they made our trips a lot better — now we want the same thing for you!

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The Best Restaurants at Disney Springs in 2026

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We’re headed to Disney Springs in 2026! Of course, we LOVE the theme parks at Disney World, but do not sleep on the dining and shopping district of the resort. Disney Springs has so many underrated and overlooked gems. So whether you’re planning a non-park day or you’re an Annual Passholder filling a blackout day, you need to visit Disney Springs.

Truffle Mushroom Frites

While you’re at Disney Springs, you’ll see so many restaurants and snack spots. You likely can’t go wrong with any of them, but we definitely have our favorites. If you have picky eaters, are going out for a date, or need to stick to a budget, we’ve got you covered.

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