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We’re finally here on the first day of EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, the third festival of the year, and arguably the most popular.
Food & Wine Opening Day
On day one of EPCOT festivals, you’ve often got tons of Disney superfans and reporters, like ourselves, intent on checking out everything at the festival on day one. It’s all so we can help you plan for your upcoming trips, because we know how confusing and overwhelming festivals can be! Something you’ll really need to prepare for this festival? The CROWDS, because if day one is anything like how the rest of the festival will be? WHEW!
Villains Land is officially coming to Magic Kingdom, and Disney just gave us our BEST look yet at what to expect!
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During D23, Disney confirmed the name of the new land, gave us a first glimpse at its design, shared details about a Maleficent Roller Coaster, and — the part we can’t stop thinking about — announced a brand-new Mirror Realm Dark Ride. We’re diving into everything Disney has revealed so far, including the concept art, and comparing it to a ride many of you may already know from overseas.
Disney World’s newest hotel is almost here… No, seriously — we FINALLY have an opening date!
Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art ©Disney
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is the newest Magic Kingdom area hotel, and we are eagerly waiting to check out the entire hotel! We’ve been tracking the progress for years, and now we finally have a FIRST LOOK inside the hotel rooms you can stay in. Here’s everything we know!
Wait. Did the Disney World monorail monologue just change, and are we supposed to sit here and act like that isn’t a MASSIVE DEAL??
The Monorail at EPCOT
We were on the monorail when we heard something we’re not quite used to. Now, we probably have the old one memorized because we’re always on, and once you hear it enough times, it just becomes a part of you. I guess we’ll have to memorize this new one because things are changing!
Welcome to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! We’re ready to try hundreds of food and drinks, check out all the entertainment, and buy a whole bunch of souvenirs we definitely need.
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
We’re taking you with us every step of the way, and before we can get to the food, we have to get to the souvenirs and merchandise. Ready to see the 2026 Food & Wine Festival collections? Be prepared, because Disney did not hold back this year.
If you’ve been dreaming of the day you’ll be able to stay in Disney World’s newest hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, we’ve got some great news for you — an opening date has officially been announced!
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is located closest to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and therefore is closest to Magic Kingdom park. We’ve been keeping a close eye on construction for the past few months, but now it’s finally time to start planning our stay.
The Disney Store is getting spooky, and we’re totally here for it. I mean, we’re already wearing our Halloween Disney pajamas and planning the perfect Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party costumes for the family, so you bet we’re going to need a few extra items for the season.
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There are a few items listed on the Disney Store as “Private Access,” which is one way you can shop early looks before they sell out to the general public. Don’t worry — it’s super easy to join! All you need to do is subscribe to notifications, which you can do right here. Ready for the spooky items?
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