food IS a theme park
Disney is releasing a slew of new merchandise celebrating the iconic film Fantasia!
©Disney
Some items are available on Disney’s web store, while others can be found at Hot Topic, all of which celebrate the 1940 masterpiece and Sorcerer Mickey.
Y’all. It’s almost time. Halloween season will be arriving in both Disney World and Disneyland soon, and although it’s still so hot out that we’re swimming in our own sweat, we are SO ready for fall flavors.
Starbucks
You know what this means, though, right? It means that the Starbucks seasonal favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte will be arriving on menus soon, and now we know when. Not only that, but we also know about some NEW fall menu items arriving at the coffee chain, so let’s take a look!
The 2025 installment of EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival is right around the corner, and this is EVERYTHING we know so far.
Food & Wine Festival
In addition, I’m also including a few evergreen tips for maximizing your experience at the festival that I’ve picked up over several years of covering the annual extravaganza.
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.
The BOATHOUSE
We recently stopped by The BOATHOUSE at Disney Springs to check out a new take on an old classic, 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!
Plaza de la Familia is returning to Disney California Adventure this year!
Plaza de la Familia 2025
From August 22 through November 2, 2025, join in on the Spirit of Día de los Muertos with this festive celebration full of entertainment, characters, and of course — food! Disney just dropped the full list of food and drinks we can expect at this year’s event, so let’s check it out!
When you’re in Disney World, it gets HOT, and that also means you can get miserable pretty quick.
Magic Kingdom
Staying hydrated and staying cool the best you can is a great way to attempt to avoid overheating and becoming crabby, and sometimes you need the help of a cooling tool to do that. Sometimes people prefer cooling towels, and others prefer mini fans, but is this new cooling tool about to take over? We decided to try it out to see!
We’re not going to lie: Disneyland has some of our favorite Disney food ANYWHERE. And we’re not just talking about the churros, Mickey-shaped beignets, corn dogs, and cheesy garlic pretzel bread (we could go on and on about our favorite Disneyland snacks).
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill spread
Disneyland also has some solid quick service restaurants, too, where you can get a good meal quickly. So we’re heading over to Disney California Adventure to visit Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill to try out some eats, and we’re bringing you along with us. [Read more…]
We can’t believe we’re even saying this, but the TSA is pleading with people to please “stop hiding animals in weird places on your body” after a woman was caught trying to smuggle two turtles in her bra.
via @tsa on Instagram
In a social media post, TSA shared that a woman attempted to “take a pair of twin snappers” with her through airport security, and sadly, one of the turtles did not survive.
It might still be summertime, but we’re gearing up for the Halloween season, and of course, that means a trip to Disneyland Resort to visit Oogie Boogie Bash!
Oogie Boogie Bash
The popular event is returning for 2025, and Disney has shared details on what sort of frightful fun we can expect at this year’s party. Mark your calendars for select nights from August 17th to October 31st, because a NEW Villain has joined the character lineup!
Disney World is full of surprises — but some are better when they stay quiet.
American Adventure
One of the most unexpected and magical moments can happen right in the middle of EPCOT, at the American Adventure Pavilion. If you’re lucky, you might stumble upon something truly special — but there’s one thing you absolutely need to know if it happens. This isn’t in the guidebooks, and it’s not on the app… but it could be the highlight of your day if you play it right.
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