food IS a theme park
Another week brings more surprises to Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
This week we learned surprising Halloween news, a new feature that will solve a major problem, and several new character meet-and-greets have returned! Let’s jump right in!
EPCOT is the place to be, thanks to the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!
It’s time for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
There is soooooo much to do — you can grab a bite or sip from one of the booths, partake in cheese crawls and rat-themed scavenger hunts (yes, seriously), or snag some festival merchandise! And, speaking of merchandise, we just spotted the newest festival item — but it’s not for Food & Wine.
The Walt Disney Company has been at odds with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ever since the company spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights Bill (or what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) that the governor eventually signed into law.
Cars heading into the Magic Kingdom
Governor DeSantis retaliated against the company by threatening to dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Disney World to act as its own county government. The Governor’s efforts to dissolve the district were successful, and a bill was passed to do so. Now, where do things stand with this situation?
MagicBands are a large part of many people’s Disney vacations!
Get a load of all those MagicBands!
Especially now that MagicBand+ is debuting and working out all its starting issues. Lots of MagicBands feature Disney characters, the 50th Anniversary, and so much more. Did you know there are MagicBands for some of Disney’s hotels too? We went through and made a list of all the MagicBands you can get to represent your favorite Disney World hotels!
Although Disney World doesn’t boast a TON of nighttime activities for adults, there is still at least one nightclub where adults can party the night away on Disney’s BoardWalk.
Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk
That spot is Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar, where guests can listen to non-stop dueling pianos playing music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and indulge in drink specials until about 2AM on some nights. However, the bar, which reopened in 2021, was only closed on Mondays and Tuesdays — well, that’s about to change!
When was the last time you visited Disney World? Chances are it looks a little different now.
EPCOT is under construction
Change is nearly everywhere you look — both in the parks and beyond — and it can be hard to stay updated on every little thing. From bigger changes like new attractions and restaurants to smaller updates like a new sidewalk or a freshly painted storefront, we keep track of it all so you don’t have to. If you’re heading to Disney World soon, check out the biggest construction updates from this week so you’re prepared for your next visit!
Hello from the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
Refreshment Outpost
We’ve been eating our way around the festival trying just about everything over the past few days! So far, we’ve tasted items from booths like Earth Eats, Funnel Cake, and Flavors from Fire, but we’re just getting started. So let’s head over to Refreshment Outpost to check out its festival offerings next!
Are you headed to Disney World soon?
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport
If you are, there’s so much to see and do, especially with the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival that kicked off this week. From the food to the crowds, we’ve got everything you need to know to tackle the festival like a pro! If you’re heading to Disney World next week to check it out, then keep reading. We have all of the important info you need if you’re headed to the parks!
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here!
The spread
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has finally started! We’ll admit we’ve been dreaming about this festival ever since Disney released the full menus for all the food booths. We’re also ready to try out this year’s cheese crawl and check out the Eat to the Beat concert series, which is returning to the festival after a two-year hiatus. But now, let’s talk about FOOD.
We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises.
Magic Kingdom!
It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]
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