food IS a theme park
Historically, in October, Disney World is hit with a bunch of different price increases on tickets, merchandise, experiences, and, you guessed it, FOOD!
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
So, even if you’ve taken a trip in the past year, or even the past couple of months, you may need to budget differently since the prices increased on hundreds of food items. Is it still possible to eat in Disney World for under $50 a day? Let’s find out!
The first time I rode Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, I honestly figured it would be the easiest ride of my whole EPCOT day, but I underestimated a few things.
Welcome to the Remy’s world!
It’s a Pixar movie about a rat who loves to cook — how intense could it be? Well, it turns out shrinking down to rat size and scurrying across the floor of Gusteau’s kitchen comes with a few surprises. Some of them cost me time, one of them cost me my appetite for a little while, and all of them could have been avoided if I’d just known a little more before hopping into my rat-mobile.
Sleigh bells are ringing, the lights are twinkling, and the most delicious time of year has arrived at EPCOT! The Festival of the Holidays is coming up soon, which means it’s time for one of our all-time favorite traditions: the Cookie Stroll!
The cookie!
If you’ve never done it before, here’s the scoop: the Cookie Stroll is a festive little adventure that takes you around World Showcase and beyond, with sweet treats waiting for you at each stop along the way. It’s the perfect excuse to sip, snack, and stroll your way through the park while soaking in all that holiday magic. We officially know which cookies are part of this year’s hunt, so let’s check them out!
Grab your Magical Express-era nostalgia and a very large snack, because Disney just announced a NEW Disney Vacation Club perk for 2027, and we have a LOT to talk about.
Disney Vacation Club
First, some good news: there’s no big price increase this time around. Yep, you read that right! In this economy, we’ll take it. There are also some brand-new perks this year, including a few that could help you save on your next trip. Some of them are for Disney World, and some are for Disneyland, so there’s a little something for everyone. Let’s check out the details!
Has Disney World always had AWFUL pizza? I’m taking you on a history of one of the most controversial theme park eats.
Ahh, puffy pizza, how we love to hate you.
Pizza is one of those foods that’s kind of a theme park staple, no matter where you go. And let’s be honest — most theme parks don’t have great pizza. But in Disney World, there’s a big divide in quality, depending on which kind of pizza you get and where you order it. It’s time to chat about “puffy pizza!”
This might be the most expensive night of your Disney World trip.
Welcome to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back with Stitch, a pile of new snacks, and tickets up to $229 — we went on opening night to tell you if it’s worth it, and how to get the MOST out of that ticket if you go.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever pulled out your Disney Visa at the register and thought, “Okay, but what am I actually getting for this?”
Chase Disney Visa
Well, Disney just made that question a whole lot easier to answer. The holiday season is almost here, and a fresh batch of Disney Visa Cardmember offers has arrived! We’re talking new vacation discounts, plus savings you can use right at home. If you’ve been holding off on booking, planning to pick up a few souvenirs, or just want to make sure your card is earning its keep, you’ll want to keep reading. Let’s get into it!
The 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is kicking off soon, and this year it’s serving up a brand-new Figment popcorn bucket that is sure to spark your imagination (and probably a few arguments over who gets to carry it around the World Showcase).
Figment in his Christmas Sweater
We know what you’re thinking: Do I really need another popcorn bucket? And the answer, as always, is a resounding YES. This one is dressed up for the season with all the whimsy and charm we’ve come to expect from our favorite Imagination Pavilion resident, and it’s the perfect souvenir for your holiday trip.
Grab your hot cocoa, because we’ve got some festive food news to share!
©Disney
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicks off on Friday, November 27th (the day after Thanksgiving) and runs through December 30th. Disney has been slowly unwrapping details about this year’s Holiday Kitchens, and we just got a delicious surprise: TWO brand-new booths are joining the lineup!
The shortest (and some argue the best) EPCOT festival is coming in hot! The International Festival of the Holidays runs from November 27th to December 30th this year, and all of EPCOT turns into a magical mix of winter holidays, with plenty of food to go around.
2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Disney just released the menus for the 2026 festival, and y’all, this might just be the best one yet. We are a little too obsessed with EPCOT festivals, but there’s something so special about Festival of the Holidays since we have to wait all year long for it. Ready to check out the dishes?
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