One of the merriest EPCOT festivals is almost over, and here is what you should grab before it’s gone!

Chocolate Cookie
food IS a theme park
One of the merriest EPCOT festivals is almost over, and here is what you should grab before it’s gone!

Chocolate Cookie
The Festival of the Holidays runs from November 28th through December 30th, and offers visitors festive holiday eats from the booths, they can learn about holiday celebrations around the world, and so much more. The DFB team made our way around the festival, sampling all the new and returning dishes. We’re here to let you know what the top items you should spend your money on are before the festival is over.
If you’ve got a Disney World trip booked for 2026, you’ll want to remember that the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are updating its maximum occupancy rule.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
As of right now, you can book a fully equipped campsite at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for up to 10 guests on the site. However, the maximum occupancy will be lowered to only 8 guests starting in 2026! Let’s take a look at the details.
It might be a little cooler in Florida during the holiday season right now, but you can’t deny a good day at a Disney water park!

Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach has been closed for refurbishment for a while, but it looks like we won’t have to wait too long to catch some waves at the water park again. Disney just announced the date when Blizzard Beach will reopen at Disney World.
Disney World is changing BIG TIME! 3 of the 4 theme parks are undergoing major changes, the hotels are expanding, and the water parks are bringing back their seasonal pass!

Typhoon Lagoon
If you’re someone who loves to splash, play, and snack, these new passes might just be for you. Still not sold? Let’s break down the 2 NEW perks that come along with the new pass!
Everyone, get ready for even MORE Disney changes! The theme parks are growing, the hotels are changing, and now, the water parks are getting in on the fun.

Blizzard Beach
In 2026, it’s time to grab our goggles, dive in, and have some fun in the sun at Disney’s water parks. Let’s dive into how you can go back to the slides again and again.
If Frozen Ever After is a must-do on your EPCOT day, you’ll want to hear this now rather than at the ride entrance.
Frozen Ever After is getting a refurbishment in early 2026, and we finally have the timeline. The popular attraction in the Norway pavilion will temporarily close on January 26th, 2026, for a refurbishment that’s expected to last about a month. During that time, Disney will roll out some long-awaited updates. If you’re planning a winter trip to EPCOT, keep reading because these changes could impact your plans.
Disney is making a live-action Gaston movie — and yes, this is real.

Leave the flirting to the professionals
In recent years, the studio has found its groove revisiting beloved animated classics through live-action adaptations, reintroducing familiar stories and characters to a whole new generation. Now, Disney is taking that formula a step further by putting the spotlight on one of its most iconic villains. While details are still limited, a Gaston-focused film is officially in development, and here’s what we know so far about this unexpected new chapter.
Ferb, I know what we’re going to do today! Well, not today, but December 26th.
The Four Flamingos, a Richard Blais Florida Kitchen, is hosting a seasonal cocktails and mocktails class, which honestly might be the best way to celebrate.
When you visit Disney World, you will definitely need to rethink how you pack for vacation. That’s because what you’ll need in Disney World may be different from what you would normally need on trips outside the parks.
Now, Amazon has a ton of travel essentials, and we’ve tried a LOT of them, including essentials for your Disney hotel room. So we’re going to give you our honest opinions on which ones are actually worth your money.
Summer, summer, summer. That’s the only thing going through my head right now as I wait for winter to pass and summer to come back. While I’m ready for the warmer weather, I’m mostly excited for everything coming to Disney World this summer.
You can go to Disney World at any time throughout the year, but here is me convincing you that you should go in summer 2026.
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