food IS a theme park
When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World hotels, there are a litany of options scattred across property, especially at the Swan and Dolphin Resorts!
Steak at Bourbon Steak
The iconic Michael Graves-designed resorts (which are located near EPCOT on Disney property, but not owned by Disney) are home to over 20 restaurants and lounges that offer “something for everyone, from the most passionate foodie, to those seeking a quick, yet satisfying meal.” These are some of our favorites.
It’s certainly no secret that we go to Disney World every day, but if you’re heading there for the first time — or the first time in a while — you might be wondering what exactly you need to bring along with you, and what you can leave at home.
Rapunzel Owala
And, while some of these items may not seem totally necessary, they can certainly be nice to have in a pinch. From water bottles to portable chargers and fans, we’ve tested a TON of Disney essentials out in the parks — and these are the ones you won’t want to visit in 2026 without.
Don’t let the cold winter days get you down! Today is a great day to book your next Disney World or Disneyland vacation (or how about a cruise?!?), and we have some new deals and discounts to talk about!
Magic Kingdom
There’s a lot happening at Disney World right now! The 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs through February 23, and over in Disneyland, the 70th anniversary celebration runs through mid-2026!
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We go to Disney World every single day, and that means we know what’s absolutely essential to pack and what you can probably leave at home.
Flat Plug Power Strip
We’ve tested TONS of products out in the Disney parks and hotels, so you can trust us when we say you’re not going to want to leave these items behind on your next trip. Whether you’ve got an upcoming Disney vacation planned or are just planning for the future, make sure you bring these essentials with you!
Here at Disney Food Blog, we love Disney – but we love sales on Disney even more. After all, a dollar saved on a trip means a dollar higher snack budget! These are the can’t-miss hotel deals for your spring Disney trip.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Whether you’re an Annual Passholder, a Florida resident, or going for the first time, we have a deal for everyone. But you’ll have to hurry! These deals are only for trips before April 30th. You can only get the discount on vacations taken from now until the end of April.
Somehow, we’re already almost to the end of January (could time slow down, please?), and a new month in Disney World almost always means there are NEW changes on the way.
Prime Rib Sliders
The month of February is no different. In fact, there are some truly MASSIVE changes happening this upcoming month, including the permanent closure of an entire land. If you’re heading to Disney World next month, these are the big changes you need to know about!
Free? Did we hear the word free? Believe it or not, it IS possible to get certain things in Disney World for free, but you’ve gotta know how.
The character waffle meal!
And no, we don’t mean by complaining to Cast Members and getting things for free, that’s not how we roll. Dining in Disney World is sometimes one of the most expensive parts of a trip, so if you know you’ll be traveling with kids, it’ll be a BIG DEAL when we tell you that there’s a way your kiddos can eat for FREE in Disney World in 2026!
It might be winter, but you can still have a good Disney water park day in Florida (although it has been a little chillier lately)!
Typhoon Lagoon
Blizzard Beach has been closed for refurbishment for some time, but Disney has announced that it will reopen at Disney World soon. Of course, one comes in, and the other goes out. With Blizzard Beach reopening, Typhoon Lagoon will be closing — and we know when that is!
If you know me, you know I have a deep weakness for a good gift list — especially when it’s packed with real-world recommendations from people who genuinely love the stuff they’re talking about. And when it comes to Disney fans? Oh, I’ve got opinions. Eighteen years of writing about Disney World — plus a lifelong habit of popping into the parks any chance I get — means I’ve seen, tested, and fallen in love with a lot of Disney-themed goodies.
Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
So if you’ve got someone in your life who lights up at the sound of a monorail announcement or tears up at a castle sunset, I’ve got something really fun to show you. These gifts bring a little slice of Disney magic home… even when you can’t be checked into your favorite resort.
If you’re a foodie visiting Walt Disney World, it truly is the “most wonderful time of the year.” Not only is the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival about to put a bow on its celebratory 2025 season, but another of our favorite events is about to happen in conjunction with it!
Food and Wine Classic
Each year, the Swan & Dolphin Resorts stage a special weekend in conjunction with the final weeks of EPCOT’s premier festival: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! This annual ticketed event, which kicks off on November 14th, will feature gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world, along with live entertainment, educational seminars, and even fireworks to put a bow on the experience.
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