food IS a theme park
STOP THE PRESSES!
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Disney just dropped a major castle-related update, and we’re FREAKING OUT. If you were a fan of the old castle, look at the Magic Kingdom; you’re going to want to book a visit soon.
It’s been a WILD weekend, y’all. First, we marathoned the first day of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Then we hurried on over to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to attend Destination D23, which is the biggest Disney fan event of the year.
Now, we’ve had some news already coming out of Destination D23, like the announcement of a new movie, not to mention more details about upcoming movies. We also learned a little more about Disney World’s upcoming Villains land, and got some news about a new Disneyland documentary. Well, now we’ve got some more Disney Parks news for you because Disney dropped the opening timeline for its new World of Frozen land coming to Disneyland Paris.
We’ve done nothing but think about food and drinks all week. That’s because the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off, AND The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom has officially opened.
Frozen Rose at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
So yeah, we’ve got food and drinks on the brain (but, really, when do we NOT have food and drinks in mind?). Well, while we’re thinking about it, we’re going through all the Disney World restaurant menu changes we spotted this week. Now, we’ll warn you, we’re a little sad that this round of updates saw one of our favorite snacks disappearing: the Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie in EPCOT.
A new snack is coming to Disneyland, and we CAN’T WAIT to try it! Brace yourselves — we have a fun announcement to share. Love savory snacks? Love any kind of food on a stick? Love Disney food? You’re in the right place. Glad to have you!
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs can be found at BOTH the Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and we couldn’t be happier because these treats almost ALWAYS deliver. While the Disney World location is still fairly new, the spot in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort has been a staple for many years. Blue Ribbon offers many variations of the classic corn dog, including a special limited-time corn dog that you can grab VERY SOON!
A brand-new Ursula Doll will be debuting this September!
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We are currently at the Destination D23 Expo, the biggest Disney fan event of the year. We have gotten a sneak peek at 15 exclusive holiday treats, got a first look at Disney’s Napa Rose Restaurant transformation, learned about changes coming to Carousel of Progress, and more. As part of the “Disney Villains: Icons of Evil” panel, we got a first look at a NEW Ursula Doll that will be available soon!
Are you as obsessed with Stanley cups as half the population seems to be?
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Seriously, you guys, it seems like these things are EVERYWHERE! Some people have massive collections in dozens of different colors, and some people have one loyal, trusty Stanley cup that they take everywhere they go. But if you’re looking to add to your collection or join the fan club, we’ve found a great Stanley deal on Amazon!
You never know who you might bump into during a Disney vacation!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland
Celebrities love to visit the Disney Parks just like us, and with Disneyland being located not too far from Hollywood, spotting celebs at the California theme park resort is a common occurrence. In fact, one of the biggest movie stars today was recently spotted having a blast with a classic character at “The Happiest Place on Earth!”
Changes are coming for Disney World soon, and I AM NOT READY.
Cinderella Castle
New attractions, new lands, and construction everywhere? That’s Disney World for you in 2026, and if you’re coming for a visit, you need to be warned. We go to the parks every day, and we’re not prepared mentally yet for some of these changes!
Okay, we know, we’re all getting a little tired of hearing about how much Southwest Airlines is changing. The days of open seating and bags fly free are over (and yes, many of us are still salty about that).
Southwest at Orlando International Airport
But Southwest continues to make changes, tweaking things here and there, and more. The airline just made another big change to its planes…but this change is meant to keep Southwest’s passengers safer. According to USA Today, Southwest Airlines has just flown its first flight with a secondary cockpit barrier.
We go to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival every single year, and we keep encountering the same problem.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival display
No, it’s not that we want to spend all our money on delicious eats (though we do!) and it’s not that half the festival season has ridiculously hot weather (even though it does) — we’re talking about a problem we desperately want Disney to fix. The tables!
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