food IS a theme park
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is officially underway, and we were there on opening day trying ALL of the new items!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
But the day wasn’t filled with all sunshine and rainbows… There were quite a few weird, hilarious, and shocking things that happened to us on opening day. Some were unfortunate, some were things we could laugh about (after), and some were just, let’s just say, soggy?
Did you know there’s a new luxury theme park coming to Mexico? If you didn’t, now you do, and we’re getting very close to opening day!
©BON Luxury Theme Park
We’ve known for a while now that it’s set to open in 2026, but an opening date has yet to be announced. We also now know when nearby resort guests will be able to preview the new park. If you didn’t already have a trip planned for late October, now you do — Mexico, here we come!
We’ve tried every single Disney World snack, even the brand new ones, and (sometimes even MULTIPLE times over).
Goof Troop Mac SNack
And THESE are the ones that we can tell ya – in good conscience – are the BEST VALUE for your dollar!
With all of the construction that has taken place at Disney World this year, it feels like we’ve been seeing permits pop up constantly. From refurbishments to rethemes to upcoming projects, a lot is going on!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World has recently filed not one, not two, but SIX new permits across the parks and resorts. We’re bringing you a full roundup so you can be up to speed on everything that’s going on!
The Elf on the Shelf just teamed up with Disney to make Christmas even better this year, so now your Elf can be decked out in Disney style, too!
©Elf on the Shelf
Whether you’re a Disney-loving family or announcing a trip on Christmas morning, this collab is perfect for every Disney fan this holiday season! You could pre-order for the past few weeks, but it’s now available immediately on Amazon!
Over the long history of Disney theme parks, there have been few projects as highly anticipated as Villains Land. Rumors of a full Magic Kingdom realm dedicated to Disney’s antagonists first emerged in the late 1990s, and fans have been daydreaming (or maybe “day-nightmaring?”) about the concept ever since.
©Disney
Disney first confirmed that Villains Land was actually being built in 2024, and since then, the company has slowly dripped out news on the land’s design concepts, culminating in confirmation of the land’s official name — Villains Land (yes, really) — the land’s overall story, ride themes, and other elements at the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event. However, these latest looks have us wondering something about the land. In addition to these details — and a video preview of the coaster — Disney also had a physical model of a tree from the forest on hand at D23. And little did we know, Disney had another big Villains reveal up their sleeve.
Heads up! If your Disney World vacation starts soon and you’re staying at Disney’s Beach Club Villas, you’ll want to be aware of this refurbishment project.
Beach Club Villas
There are currently some construction projects underway throughout the resort, including portions of the lobby.
As we continue deeper into the 21st Century, it’s not hyperbole to suggest that the Disney Parks have reached their most important crossroads of the last 20-plus years. Coming out of a pandemic that shut the theme park industry — and the world — down temporarily, life has moved back into a familiar rhythm that includes elevated theme park expectations. Disney has attempted to answer the call with new offerings and innovations, and we’re on the precipice of its biggest stateside undertaking since the 1990s.
Disneyland
Over the last several years, The Walt Disney Company has made strides to elevate its parks worldwide, with the most recent advances coming in the highly touted Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea. Stateside, we’ve seen the additions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, new attractions, lodging options, shows, and more. However, Disney is in the midst of what could be its biggest domestic undertaking since it opened Disney California Adventure in 2001, and there are plenty of questions that need to be answered.
It’s obviously no secret that we love food here at Disney Food Blog, so when a Disney World restaurant closes for refurbishment, we understandably get pretty bummed. Of course, it usually means that a refreshed and revamped experience is on the way, though, and we can’t be upset about that!
Turf Club Lounge has reopened!
It also means that we get to be STOKED when a restaurant finally reopens, because a new menu usually comes along with it — and that’s exactly why we’re celebrating now! That’s right, the Turf Club Lounge has officially reopened at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and we’ve got a first look at the refreshed space. Let’s check it out.
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle of the road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Summer House on the Lake
We recently stopped by Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs to check out a GIANT cake slice, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
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