food IS a theme park
Is October 1st circled in your Disney World calendar? No? Well, it should be because the Hurly-Burly is opening at Disney’s BoardWalk!
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Disney has shared a look at the menu, and we’re already totally obsessed.
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is officially underway, and we were there on opening day trying ALL of the new items!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
But the day wasn’t filled with all sunshine and rainbows… There were quite a few weird, hilarious, and shocking things that happened to us on opening day. Some were unfortunate, some were things we could laugh about (after), and some were just, let’s just say, soggy?
We’ve tried every single Disney World snack, even the brand new ones, and (sometimes even MULTIPLE times over).
Goof Troop Mac SNack
And THESE are the ones that we can tell ya – in good conscience – are the BEST VALUE for your dollar!
With all of the construction that has taken place at Disney World this year, it feels like we’ve been seeing permits pop up constantly. From refurbishments to rethemes to upcoming projects, a lot is going on!
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Disney World has recently filed not one, not two, but SIX new permits across the parks and resorts. We’re bringing you a full roundup so you can be up to speed on everything that’s going on!
Over the long history of Disney theme parks, there have been few projects as highly anticipated as Villains Land. Rumors of a full Magic Kingdom realm dedicated to Disney’s antagonists first emerged in the late 1990s, and fans have been daydreaming (or maybe “day-nightmaring?”) about the concept ever since.
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Disney first confirmed that Villains Land was actually being built in 2024, and since then, the company has slowly dripped out news on the land’s design concepts, culminating in confirmation of the land’s official name — Villains Land (yes, really) — the land’s overall story, ride themes, and other elements at the 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event. However, these latest looks have us wondering something about the land. In addition to these details — and a video preview of the coaster — Disney also had a physical model of a tree from the forest on hand at D23. And little did we know, Disney had another big Villains reveal up their sleeve.
Heads up! If your Disney World vacation starts soon and you’re staying at Disney’s Beach Club Villas, you’ll want to be aware of this refurbishment project.
Beach Club Villas
There are currently some construction projects underway throughout the resort, including portions of the lobby.
It’s obviously no secret that we love food here at Disney Food Blog, so when a Disney World restaurant closes for refurbishment, we understandably get pretty bummed. Of course, it usually means that a refreshed and revamped experience is on the way, though, and we can’t be upset about that!
Turf Club Lounge has reopened!
It also means that we get to be STOKED when a restaurant finally reopens, because a new menu usually comes along with it — and that’s exactly why we’re celebrating now! That’s right, the Turf Club Lounge has officially reopened at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, and we’ve got a first look at the refreshed space. Let’s check it out.
When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle of the road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well.
Summer House on the Lake
We recently stopped by Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs to check out a GIANT cake slice, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re at Disney almost 24/7 for work. We’re always checking out the latest and greatest Disney Parks news, so we’re Disney World veterans with tried-and-true park essentials.
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan
Amazon is running a massive sale on some of our favorite Disney World essentials that we guarantee will make your trip ten times easier. If you’re heading to the Disney parks or hotels soon, make sure you pick these up!
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year in Disney World, which means that your vacation can get fairly expensive.
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So, saving money when you can feels like a big win. We love a good money-saving tip here at DFB, and obviously we’re going to share them with you! Here’s how to score cheaper park tickets during your Disney Christmas vacation as low as $95!
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