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A NEW Restaurant Opens at Disney World NEXT WEEK

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If you’ve been following along with Disney news over the past few months, you know there are a ton of new projects and exciting experiences opening in Disney World over the next several years.

Hurly-Burly

We’ve got Piston Peak in Magic Kingdom, Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom, and more. While we are thrilled for these new lands to open, we still have a long wait until they do, which is why we are so excited that a brand new experience opens in Disney World next week! [Read more…]

CONFESSION: I Drive All the Way to Disney World Just for the Chicken Strips

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Listen, I’m not trying to be dramatic, but I think some Disney World chicken strips and fries would heal me right about now.

Chicken Tenders at Cosmic Ray’s

Okay, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but there’s just something about Disney’s chicken strips that scratches an itch for me. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the fact that everything tastes better when I’m at Disney World, or maybe it’s just the fact that I love me a good chicken strip. No matter the reason, sometimes I drive all the way to Disney World just for the chicken strips, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.

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13 Price Increases Just Hit A Popular Disney Springs Restaurant

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We don’t always eat our way around Disney World…okay, yeah, we do. We ALWAYS eat our way around Disney World, and that means this week, we did even MORE eating. We got to check out a newly-reopened EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booth, enjoyed a delicious flatbread at what is probably one of our least favorite Magic Kingdom restaurants (hey, sometimes, those restaurants surprise us!), and were disappointed when one of our favorite meals in Disney’s Hollywood Studios changed.

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus

We also kept a close eye on Disney World restaurants to spot any menu changes, so let’s see what menu updates we discovered this week. Spoiler alert: one Disney Springs restaurant just got a bit pricier.

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7 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in October

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Disney World has seen SO many changes this year, including new rides, restaurants, and experiences. And believe it or not, even more changes are in store for October 2026.

Cinderella Castle

Several restaurants and food options are opening in Disney World in October, while two will temporarily close. Plus, one park is opening later, another park is closing later, and an annual marathon will start in the Most Magical Place on Earth, too.

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REVIEW: Why Leaving the Disney World Bubble Is SO Worth It Sometimes

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When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. Would you believe us if we told you that a lot of the best options aren’t in the parks themselves? It’s true!

Flatlands Bar & Grill

We recently stopped by Flatlands Bar & Grill at Flamingo Crossings, located super close to Disney World but technically outside of the parks and hotel bubble, to see what was cookin’, 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, especially since you can’t take a Disney bus or other mode of transportation to get there? We’re finding out!

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BIG Changes Hit Disney World This Week — Here’s What You Missed

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Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, it feels like the parks are entirely new places thanks to upcoming projects like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more, and while that sometimes can be overwhelming, we’re here to help you navigate it all.

Expedition Everest

Each week, it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. We got a TON of announcements this week, so get ready.

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The 4 Best Disney Items To Buy at Target This September

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Target’s Disney merchandise lineup this September is operating completely randomly, bouncing from pumpkin-covered Disney Princess clothes to Mickey and Minnie kitchenware to a Rapunzel accessory set without even pretending there’s a connecting thread.

Target

And you know what? Fine. Sometimes the best shopping lists are just four things that made us stop scrolling and say, “Wait, Target has THAT?” So, in no particular order and with no attempt whatsoever to make these things make sense together, here are four Disney finds worth checking out at Target this September.

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Disney Adults Are Racing to Amazon for This 46% Off Souvenir

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When you get the chance to save nearly 50% on an awesome Disney souvenir, you take it! Especially when it’s something like a Loungelfy!

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Where did the year go? We’re barreling towards the holiday season, which means our minds are already zeroing in on end-of-the-year shopping. In an effort to get ahead of things — while saving a bunch of money — we’ve been keeping an eye on all sorts of deals on Amazon, and we’ve found one specifically that’s just way too good to ignore!

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REVIEW: Did We Just Find The Spookiest Drink Of The Season in Disney World?

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Spooky season is in full swing in Disney World, which means exclusive merch, fun decor, and of course, themed food and drinks.

Spooky Spritz

Well, we recently stopped by Disney Springs to try a new spooky drink, and it’s time to see if you need to add it to your list this Halloween season. [Read more…]

The 4 Best EPCOT Food And Wine Products For Disney World According To Our Testing

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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the best times of year to visit Disney World, but it can also be one of the most exhausting.

The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

Between crisscrossing the World Showcase for global marketplace booths, standing in line under the Florida sun, and juggling small plates while trying to keep your hands free, having the right gear can make or break your day. We tested a stack of products to see which ones actually earn a spot in your Festival bag, and these four came out on top.

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