food IS a theme park
Believe it or not, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is HERE!
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
If you’re planning to head to Walt Disney World’s MEGA-POPULAR annual event, you’ll want to head over to Amazon to stock up on festival essentials!
For over two decades, Pop Century has been one of the most popular – – and unique – – resort hotels at Walt Disney World. Themed to the evolving culture of the second half of the 20th century, the resort is divided by decades, with each section including iconic properties of their time, many of which aren’t owned by Disney (We’re likely never seeing that again). Over time, the hotel’s rooms have been progressively upgraded, including just recently.
Pop!
Recently, we stayed at Pop Century to check out the latest updates to the Value Tier resort’s rooms. Come with us for a look!
Over the course of its long history, the area now known as Disney Springs has been home to many favorite restaurants, and that continues to this day. There is a litany of options, from massive chain restaurants to upscale eateries and local favorites, and choosing between them all can be overwhelming.
Duck Duck Razz
That’s why it can come in handy knowing where those who know Disney World best — CAST MEMBERS — go to grab a bite. We asked the former Cast Members on our team where they liked to chow down at Disney Springs, and these were some of their favorites.
Since its opening a quarter century ago, the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney World’s only hotel directly themed to one of its theme parks, has been one of the most popular resorts thanks to the Deluxe Tier accommodations, the live animals that graze in the resort’s savannas, and some of the best dining on property.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
However, as much as there is to enjoy at Animal Kingdom Lodge, those planning to stay there this coming fall need to know about some MAJOR construction that may impact their stay.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Haunted Mansion
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable, and that’s especially true during the summer season.
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Flat Plug Power Strip
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2026 has already been a big year at Hollywood Studios. The Muppets took over the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, the Mandalorian and Grogu made their Smugglers Run debut, and now September promises more changes to the park that opened as the Disney-MGM Studios back in 1989.
It lights up!
From special events to a major opening and some perks disappearing, there are some major things that Hollywood Studios guests need to know before heading to the park next month.
For many guests, a kitchen or kitchenette in their Disney World hotel room is a major want, and there are more than a few hotels on property where they’re available!
Kitchenette
However, for every pro to having one, there’s a con that may lead some guests to rethink their stance.
Anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows that there’s no shortage of things to buy at Disney World. From snacks and souvenirs to collectibles and candy, there are many, MANY options. However, some things just aren’t worth picking up at the resort.
Bubble Wand
That’s not to say that most of these items aren’t essential, but rather that for many of them, the smarter play is to pick them up outside of Disney property.
September can be a really fun time to visit Walt Disney World.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
Halloween decorations are out, crowds are usually (comparatively) light in the lull between the end of summer and the start of the full Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday rush, and special events like EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. However, it’s that latter event that could lead to a big mistake.
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