food IS a theme park
If you’ve ever been to EPCOT during festival season, you know how wild it can get.
Spaceship Earth
Here are some of our favorite items to tackle all the food booths and the Florida heat with ease!
Disney World has new things popping up and changing nearly every single day, and while we’re in the parks each day to hopefully catch them all, sometimes Disney does stuff so sneakily that even we don’t catch it right away!
El Ranchito del Norte
While Disney often will announce changes, like closures, reopenings, and changes in hours, that’s not ALWAYS the case. Sometimes, they just make the change on their website and app, and you’ll walk by one day and go “…when did those doors reopen?” That’s exactly what happened over in EPCOT‘s Mexico Pavilion — this store is BACK OPEN after nearly five years!
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially kicked off, and we were there on day one to get you all the food booth reviews to let you know what is worth your time and money (or Disney Dining Plan snack credits!)
Tuna Poke Bowl
When you have the Disney Dining Plan, you’re probably looking to maximize your value when using your credits. One of our favorite ways to use snack credits is during an EPCOT festival at the outdoor kitchens. The Flower and Garden Festival runs from now until June 1st, so if you’re heading there, these are the items to get the most bang for your buck.
Let’s be honest: if you are paying Disney World prices, you want every possible second of park time squeezed out of that vacation like the last drop of cold brew on a rope-drop morning.
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And thankfully, some hotels really do help with that.
There’s a NEW attraction overhaul coming to Disney World!
Soarin’ Around the World
Soarin’ Around the World is getting a patriotic makeover for the 250th birthday of the U.S.A., changing into Soarin’ Across America. Disney had already shared some details about the new version of the ride, but now we know when it will debut.
When it comes to Disney World rides, there are a lot of things experts do… and many more that they NEVER do.
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From listening to Cast Members and following safety instructions to keeping belongings in check and maintaining proper ride etiquette, if you do these things, you’re a gold star Disney guest as far as we’re concerned.
Disney World dropped a NEW ticket deal in 2026 that could help you save on your next vacation!
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If you’re planning an upcoming Disney World trip, you can save with this new 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket — and we’ve got all the details you need to know below!
The Japan Pavilion at EPCOT has always been a hidden gem, and right now it’s having a serious moment.
Japan Pavilion
If you haven’t been to World Showcase lately, you might not know that the Japan Pavilion has picked up some really fun offerings that Disney Adults are absolutely running with. From collectible machines to personalized keepsakes, there are a couple of trends taking off that we think are worth knowing about before your next trip. Let’s break it down!
Who wouldn’t love spending more time in a Disney World park at night? That’s exactly what an After Hours Event will get you, for a price, of course!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
With prices ranging from $155 to $179, you can head to EPCOT on select nights from now until September 24th, 2026. The capacity for these events is limited; you will have easy access to select park attractions — like the very popular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And, if you’re looking to ride this attraction during After Hours, this is the BEST time to do it.
There are all KINDS of new things to eat at EPCOT right now!
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The International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off recently with an array of food booths and new eats and drinks, but now, a World Showcase restaurant is getting a seasonal spring menu. That’s right, we’re getting some NEW flavors at Takumi-Tei in the Japan Pavilion!
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