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Warm Swiss Cheese Raclette
Disney just dropped the FULL LIST of everything you can eat on the cheese crawl at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival this year. Let’s not waste any time, check out everything you can get here!
Something BRAND NEW is coming to EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival this year!
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Disney World has made a few announcements about one of the most anticipated EPCOT festivals of the year so far but this one really surprised us! We’ve already gotten a tease of which bands we can expect to find playing at this year’s Eat to the Beat Concerts, when we can start making dining package reservations, and even a peek at a returning fan-favorite experience. But nothing prepared us for a brand new booth offering coming soon.
*deep breath* AHHHH! Sorry for yelling — we had to. Why are we yelling? The highly anticipated 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is returning SOON. And after weeks of waiting and daydreaming about the Adobo Yuca Fries at The Fry Basket and the Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup at the Canada Pavilion, it is time for Disney to release this year’s full list of food booths. We can’t stand the suspense any longer!
EPCOT
The Food and Wine Festival will run in EPCOT from August 28th to November 22nd. This is one of Disney’s most popular seasonal events (people LOVE food…and people SUPER LOVE wine), so expect some hardcore foodie fans to visit the park on opening day. But before the event kicks off, you might want to go in with a plan — there is a LOT of food and drinks to choose from! Save this post NOW, start taking notes, and look out for our full reviews of ALLLLL the new and returning snacks. Let’s go!
I literally get paid to go to Disney World for my job, so it’s safe to say that I spend more time in theme parks than the average person.
Our girl Lydia in the parks
I’m in the parks at least once a week, clocking tens of thousands of steps, eating theme park snacks, battling the Central Florida weather, and taking seemingly one million pictures and videos while doing all of the above. It’s an absolutely spectacular job that I wouldn’t trade for any other career…but sometimes those theme parks can be BRUTAL. And recently, one Central Florida park nearly took me out!
Let’s be real — Disney World ain’t cheap. Sure, there are plenty of deals and discounts you can find on tickets, hotels, and even food. But what about when it comes to those precious Disney World souvenirs?!
Japan Pavilion
As someone who goes to the parks while ballin’ on a budget (do people still say that?) frequently, I’m always on the hunt for unique souvenirs I can bring home that don’t break the bank. So, when I found this $5 souvenir in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT, I knew I’d be purchasing it immediately — and I’ve continued to do so again and again.
Festival season is about to kick off in EPCOT, and we’ve got some new rules for you!
2024 Food and Wine Festival
The International Food & Wine Festival starts in August, and once it wraps, the Festival of the Holidays kicks off shortly after. In 2026, the Festival of the Arts typically takes place in January and February, with the Flower & Garden Festival coming up in March. So basically, we’re looking at a steady stream of festivals until next summer. Here’s what you need to know before you plan your visit.
Okay, so a lot is happening in Disney World this fall, and we couldn’t be more excited. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts on August 15th. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival starts on August 28th. And Destination D23 starts on August 29th and runs through August 31st.
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Now, we are particularly interested in Destination D23, which will happen at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, because this is an event where Disney generally makes a lot of BIG announcements. Destination D23 just dropped its full schedule, so let’s get into it (and get into what’s MISSING from that schedule).
The 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is coming in November, and we just got a look at the menus! Now we can start planning for all the yummy food we are going to grab.
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is taking place on November 14th and 15th from 5 PM until 9 PM each day. The event features gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs that is paired with wines, beers, and spirits. During the event, you will also find live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks! Your ticket to the event includes unlimited food and beverage, although you will need to purchase tickets for the seminars separately.
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Happy Halloween, DFB Friends!
An ICONIC part of Halloween
Halloween has officially arrived in Disney World, and we’ve already seen the first of the Halloween decorations FINALLY up in Magic Kingdom (and y’all, it feels like Disney was a little late this year in getting those up, right?). But at the time, we noticed SOMETHING was missing, the iconic Mickey Halloween wreaths. Well, we’ve got some great news – the Mickey Halloween wreaths have arrived!
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