food IS a theme park
The work at Disney World does NOT seem to stop!
EPCOT
Construction is ongoing at Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, there’s a whole bunch of work going on at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and other updates are underway at places like Disney’s BoardWalk and beyond. But now we’re taking a look at some new permits that could signal what other changes Disney has underway.
It’s the Fourth of July this week, and Disney is celebrating with exclusive fireworks shows, decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., and limited-time treats throughout the resort. Now, Spaceship Earth is getting in on the patriotic spirit, too!
EPCOT
Spaceship Earth is often decorated for special occasions. We’ve seen it get a new look for the various EPCOT festivals and over the holidays. If you’ve never seen its Fourth of July look, though, you’ll want to check it out!
Y’all. We have been eating a LOT in Disney World over the past few days.
Sunshine Seasons
Why? For science, of course! Also, for YOU, our DFB readers, so we can give you honest reviews on every snack that turns up at Disney World. That’s why we ate the ULTIMATE loaded hot dog, TONS of Flavors of Florida treats, and an EPIC Indiana Jones-themed cake. Well, we’re back at it again with three MORE snacks.
Once more, we are asking ourselves, “What is going on with you, EPCOT?”
This is gone now, but…
It wasn’t that long ago that EPCOT got rid of those controversial barges and large screen/Stargate thing in the World Showcase Lagoon that was used during the nighttime show Harmonious. Finally, World Showcase was free from what many of us felt were major eyesores. However, that didn’t last long because there are some NEW additions to World Showcase Lagoon, and well, we have some questions.
Imagine you’ve just arrived at Magic Kingdom. You’ve been planning this trip for ages, and now you’re HERE! You walk down Main Street, U.S.A., drinking in all the sights and sounds. Incredible smells are wafting out of the Confectionery. But there’s no time to stop — you head straight for your favorite ride. But what’s this? What’s happened? The ride is CLOSED?!
Main Street
Encountering unexpected ride closures can be one of the most disappointing parts of a Disney World vacation. Sometimes those closures pop up suddenly due to bad weather in the area or technical difficulties, but others are planned ahead of time, so you can prepare for them! To help you prepare, we’ve got a full list of next week’s planned ride and restaurant closures.
We’re just going to say it: Disney World Cast Members ARE the magic.
Disney Cast Members by a Clap Box
We love to see Disney World Cast Members go above and beyond to take care of visitors, but they also make us smile with things like water art, making Mickeys out of flowers, and showering us with little magical moments throughout each day. They’re also our heroes, and we recently experienced another perfect example of just how amazing Cast Members can be — get ready for story time!
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Disney World food is inconsistent.
MICKEY WAFFLES at Garden Grill
Disney fries are served piping hot and fresh one moment, and cold and hard the next. We’ve had fresh, delicious churros, and we’ve almost broken a tooth on one that was cold and stale (ok, not really, but it wasn’t great). Trying to decide where to eat through all of this confusion can be a challenge, but thankfully, there are a few restaurants that just hit different. We mean the old standbys that we can rely on time and time again. Let’s take a look at three of the restaurants that haven’t let us down yet.
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is coming up soon — it officially begins on July 27th and runs through November 18th. We recently heard some new information about the Eat to the Beat dining packages, which will be returning this year with two MAJOR changes.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Throughout the Food & Wine Festival, you can attend the Eat to the Beat concerts, which take place most nights at the America Gardens Theatre. The concerts are free to attend, but if you want to reserve your spot and throw a nice meal into the mix, you can purchase a dining package. Disney recently released new details about the 2023 dining packages, and there are some pretty significant changes you’ll want to know about before you purchase yours! [Read more…]
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World, and this year’s festival runs from July 27th – November 18th.
Food and Wine Festival (2022)
Not only can you expect all sorts of food booths and eats, merchandise, and fun experiences, but you’ll also be able to check out the Eat to the Beat concert series and grab a dining package to secure your seat. This year’s concert lineup was announced a while ago, but it looks like more artists have been added!
We’ve got some exciting EPCOT Food and Wine Festival news!
2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
The 2023 Festival will run from July 27th through November 18th, and will feature all kinds of food booths, merchandise, and fun experiences for the entire family to enjoy. At the Festival, you’ll also be able to check out the Eat to the Beat concert series and grab a dining package to secure your seat. And now we know just how much those dining packages will cost!
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