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Why Buying a Refillable Mug at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Is Pointless

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For decades, refillable mugs have been a favorite souvenir for many Disney fans. The current incarnation are 16 oz. insulated coffee mugs that are sold for about $23 at Disney hotels in the primary Counter Service location. Those on the Disney Dining Plan also receive a mug as part of their package.

Purple Flip Top

Guests are entitled to unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from participating beverage locations at Disney resort hotels (both the one they’re staying at as well as others on property) for their length of stay up to 14 days. Each mug features an RFID barcode, which enables the mug to deactivate when the designated time is complete. 

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Disney World Just Opened 3 Brand New Spots — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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Disney World is in a period of transition, including construction on new lands, refurbishments of old favorites, and some new dining hotspots!

Fruity Pebbles Classic Shake

Over the past year, Disney has opened some majorly popular spots, including GEO-82 (the Spaceship Earth-themed lounge at EPCOT), The Beak and Barrel (the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar at the Magic Kingdom), and The Perch (the gilded Victorian-themed lobby bar at the Grand Floridian).

Each of these new lounges opened to positive reviews and heavy demand, and still draw big crowds (though reservations for GEO-82 and Beak and Barrel are slightly easier to come by). Now, a new crop of spots have opened at Disney World, with several more on the way.

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My Mom Wants an All-You-Can-Eat Meal on a Budget, So I Sent Her This Disney World Hotel Restaurant

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It’s no secret that Disney World’s hotels are loaded with dining options, from quick service eateries and food courts to award-winning table service restaurants. However, the best all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant at a Disney hotel may be hiding a bit under the radar.

Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding

Sebastian’s Bistro, which Disney calls a place where guests can transport their “taste buds to ‘island time’ with delightful family-style dishes infused with rich Latin and Caribbean flavors”, is located at the Moderate Tier Caribbean Beach Resort.

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REVIEW: Did We Just Find Our New Favorite Pastry in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion?

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Each year, the EPCOT Festivals feature ‘additional locations’ — year-round EPCOT restaurants or kiosks that join the festival to serve up one or two special items. Come along with us as we check out some of this year’s bonus spots!

EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to some of this year’s additional locations to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out!

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REVIEW: If You Skip This Dole Whip Spot in EPCOT, Stop, and Go Back

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Refreshment Outpost is everyone’s favorite halfway spot in World Showcase where you can stop for a drink or a unique bite to eat. And once again, it’s serving up some fun festival bites and sips for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.

Refreshment Outpost

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to Refreshment Outpost to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out!

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REVIEW: I’m Not Trying To Be Dramatic, But This EPCOT Festival Snack Might Be Better Than Its Namesake

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It’s time to check out this year’s Flower & Garden Festival funnel cake! Let’s go!

Funnel Cake Stand

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to the Funnel Cake Stand in the American Adventure Pavilion to check out this year’s specialty item! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out!

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REVIEW: We Spent $18 to Be SAD at This EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Booth

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Come along with us to The Land Pavilion to check out the special festival items at Sunshine Seasons!

Sunshine Seasons

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially started, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, unique topiaries to check out, merchandise to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to Sunshine Seasons to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out!

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Tickets Are ON SALE NOW for Disney World’s Other Food & Wine Festival

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Tickets are on sale NOW for one of Disney World’s best — and sometimes under-the-radar — annual events: The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic!

The 2025 event

The annual event, which is usually in conjunction with the final weekend of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival, features two days of gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, as well as live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks. The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 20th and 21st, from 5 PM until 9 PM each day.

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We Wish We’d Known These 3 Things Before Going to Disney Springs on a Weekend

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Disney Springs — under numerous names — has been one of the most popular spots on Disney property for going on 50 years, and is a go-to destination for guests whenever they visit the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”

Disney Springs

However, if you’re planning to go on a weekend, there are some things you need to keep in mind.

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I’m Back In My Loungefly Era – Here’s Every Disney Loungefly I Want Right Now

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Loungeflys are the perfect Disney Park bag! They’re big enough to carry everything you need from rope drop to fireworks, but small and lightweight enough that you can carry them all day.

We love our Loungeflys!

Once we realized that Loungefly bags reign supreme, we wanted to go on a shopping spree, of course. Here are some of our favorite Loungeflys you won’t find anywhere else!

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