food IS a theme park
If you’re a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member, you’ll want to keep reading this post.
Te Fiti in Journey of Water
We had a chance to recently visit Disney World’s newest attraction in EPCOT (which is not open to the public yet) thanks to a Cast Member preview, but now DVC members will soon have a chance to visit Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Disney recently announced when DVC members can preview the new attraction. Exciting!
Out of all the Disney World parks, EPCOT is one that really sticks out to us when it comes to food.
EPCOT
EPCOT is the place to eat for those with adventurous palettes, as you can grab cuisine from each of the 11 countries represented in World Showcase, plus snacks and small plates from the various booths located throughout the parks during the seasonal festivals. While the majority of the restaurants at EPCOT take on a more casual atmosphere, there are TWO restaurants in the park that just feel downright fancy.
Want to experience a brand NEW EPCOT attraction before everyone else? You can…if you’re an Annual Passholder!
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is a NEW walk-through experience that is set to open this fall in EPCOT. Disney has been hosting Cast Member previews of the attraction, and we took you with us on a FULL walk-through of the entire thing. But now you could get the chance to experience it for yourself if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder.
With a park as big as EPCOT, you’re gonna want the BEST easy tricks out there to turn your day from STRESSFUL to Spectacular.
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UPDATED April 17, 2024
DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES YOU HEAR OUT THERE! Eating on a budget and/or quickly in Disney World does NOT mean you have to stuff your face with boring or bland food.
Full Spread
Yes, there are some seriously awesome and delicious Table Service restaurants in Disney World, but those will take up a good amount of money and time in your day. There are plenty of Counter Service (or Quick Service or “Fast Food”) restaurants in Disney World with eats that are incredibly tasty, satisfying/filling, and way less painful on your budget. But which are the best? Where should YOU eat in 2024 when it comes to Quick Service restaurants? We have an answer.
We know we’re telling you about all the changes that happen in Disney World ALL the time, but nothing changes more than the FOOD in Disney World.
Spooky Dole Whip Sampler
But, hey, that’s exciting, right? We even got to try CHEESE in ice cream recently, thanks to some new flavors at Salt & Straw (and we are forever grateful). Of course, we’re starting to see even MORE spooky treats pop up in Disney World for Halloween season — and we’ll tell you all about those, too. But now, we’re going to talk about restaurant menu updates because we had quite a few that happened this week.
EPCOT is still very much in a state of transformation and we’ve got some clues about just what the future might involve.
EPCOT
We’ve already shared a full walkthrough of the NEW Moana attraction (which is set to open this fall), and we’re constantly on the lookout for changes happening in World Showcase Lagoon as EPCOT prepares for its new fireworks show. But some new permits filed recently could clue us into MORE changes hitting this park.
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is well underway, and we’ve already sampled a LOT of the food and enjoyed some of the FUN musical entertainment.
Food and Wine Festival is here!
But did you know that the festival also has a secret lounge that ANYONE can get access to? Not only that, but you can get complimentary beverages, free henna, and more at this lounge. Well, we’re going to tell you all about it.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
The newest EPCOT attraction hasn’t even opened yet, but we’ve seen a LOT of opinions about it.
It’s stunning!
We’re talking about Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, which we recently got to check out during Cast Member previews. We took you along with us to show you the full attraction (as well as its awesome bathrooms). A LOT of folks seem to think this should have been a ride rather than a walkthrough attraction, but we’re going to tell you why it’s actually a good thing.
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