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Get ready to unwrap the magic of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort! We are merry, merry excited for the dazzling décor, jolly entertainment, and festive fun to return on Nov. 13, 2026, and continue through Jan. 6, 2027. When you visit The Happiest Place on Earth during this joyous season, there’s fun for everyone. Families can enjoy beloved seasonal traditions at Disneyland park, plus cultural performances and delightful bites during Disney Festival of Holidays, featuring Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, in Disney California Adventure park. Take part in the joy and tradition of visiting Santa, as he makes appearances at Disneyland, California Adventure, and the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, to listen to Christmas wishes and spread the holiday cheer. Let’s take a look at all the festive fun flurrying this year! Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2026 2026 Holiday Festivities at Disneyland Park ‘Tis the Season at Disney California Adventure Park 2026 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrate Culture and Familia at Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Cozy Holiday Offerings at Hotels of the Disneyland Resort More Merry Moments at Downtown Disney District Discover 2026 Holiday Treats and Merchandise 2026 Holiday Festivities at Disneyland Park This time of year is especially magical at The Happiest Place on Earth! As you stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., past the iconic 60-foot-tall Christmas tree, take in the glimmer of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, where 80,000 shimmering lights transform the castle into a snowy, sparkling wonder every night of the holiday season. Celebrate the merriment with the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour, where you can discover favorite Disneyland holiday traditions, hear heartwarming stories about Walt Disney and his family, enjoy reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade,” and more. Available for purchase at an additional cost. More details will be available on Disneyland.com at a later date. New Season’s Greetings In Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., keep your eyes peeled for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some of their friends donning their new holiday attire that captures the spirit of holiday travel and a wintery alpine gathering. Make sure you are on Santa’s nice list this year before visiting him at his new location at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn, near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, with your wish list in hand! On the way to see jolly St. Nick, little ones and their families can stop by “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” in Disneyland to wiggle and dance as Bluey and her sister, Bingo, continue to make appearances at the Fantasyland Theatre. Holiday Entertainment at Disneyland Park Don’t miss the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, with Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, “it’s a small world” Holiday, or the Rivers of America as the backdrop. All three locations, plus parts of Main Street, U.S.A., feature a magical “snowfall.” Get cozy along the parade route in Disneyland to watch “A Christmas Fantasy Parade”, which features a festive procession of reindeer, toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies, and more, ending with a grand finale featuring Santa Claus. Holiday Ride Overlays at Disneyland Park Inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Haunted Mansion Holiday adds a seasonal spin on this beloved attraction for the holidays. Celebrating 25 years of showstopping confectionary creations, the attraction’s annual gingerbread house sits inside the ballroom scene, taking the form of a delightfully monstrous music box. For even more wonder-filled magic, “it’s a small world” Holiday transforms the classic attraction with festive tunes and whimsical decorations. Plus, the exterior of the attraction makes for the perfect holiday photo backdrop, featuring 400,000 lights illuminating the façade and ornate landscaping with an adorable Santa hat on the clockface. Check out our guide to attraction overlays for the merry season, which has more details on these beloved rides. ‘Tis the Season at Disney California Adventure Park At California Adventure, “World of Color – Season of Light” returns Nov. 13, 2026, for the holidays. This nighttime spectacular embodies the spirit of the season, featuring classic films like Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast and heartwarming favorites including Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out. Plus, find a plethora of special holiday offerings in California Adventure, from the Holiday Toy Drummers in Paradise Gardens Park to Mickey Mouse and friends in their winter attire on Buena Vista Street. Stop by Redwood Creek Challenge Trail to see it transformed into a holly, jolly joy-filled playground for Santa’s Holiday Visit! Young ones can explore seasonal games and outdoor activities before visiting Santa to tell him how good they’ve been this year. Rev Up Holiday Magic at Cars Land Get into a joyful mood when you step into Cars Land, where colorful lights, wreaths, bows, and Christmas cheer greet you for the holiday season! You can watch the festive lights come to life in this land every day at sunset when the “Sh-boom” moment signals the transition from day to night. Also in Cars Land, deck the “hauls” with whimsical winter attraction overlays: Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. 2026 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park Holiday traditions aren’t complete without festive food and drink to bring us all together! Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure brings six marketplaces with new items and returning flavors for the season. You can choose to sample a variety of flavors during this year’s Disney Festival of Holidays with the purchase of a Sip and Savor Pass, a scannable credential with six digital coupons that can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic menu items at participating marketplaces and dining locations during the season. More details about Sip and Savor Pass can be found on Disneyland.com. Get into the festive spirit with Mickey Mouse and pals during the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade, where families can dance to the merry rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers as they travel from Paradise Gardens Park to Hollywood Land at select times each day. Head on down to Paradise Garden Bandstand where upbeat live performances are scheduled daily during the holiday season, featuring a rotating program of live bands and cultural performance groups. On select days on Buena Vista Street, revel in the spirit of the holidays during “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!“ where Miguel from Pixar’s Coco and Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland perform joyous bilingual holiday music. Plus, “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” returns on select days, featuring Mirabel from Disney Animation’s Encanto and some of her friends. Enjoy live performances of songs from the film during this seasonal show at Paradise Gardens Park. Celebrate Culture and Familia at Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Discover the cultures and traditions of Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a celebration inspired by holiday traditions, music, dance, and storytelling from across Latin America. On select days, enjoy the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party, featuring The Three Caballeros, folklorico dancers, mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers, drummers, and an appearance by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their festive holiday attire. You may even encounter the Three Caballeros, as well as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy in their unique holiday attire at Paradise Gardens Park in California Adventure at select times. Cozy Holiday Offerings at Hotels of the Disneyland Resort Continue savoring the holiday spirit at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, where décor, seasonal displays, special experiences, holiday carolers, and more await you and your family! You may visit Santa at select times, as he makes stops at Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, admire the 7-foot-tall gingerbread display, modeled after the hotel’s architecture with whimsical Disney touches, in the lobby. Discover where holiday cheer meets Disney magic at hotel character dining experiences, featuring seasonal menu items and Disney friends in themed outfits, starting Nov. 16, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. Reservations will be available on Disneyland.com at a later date. Character Dining Experiences for the Holidays: Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays! at Disneyland Hotel Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa In addition, discover holiday-themed treats and menu items across the Hotels at the Disneyland Resort, including at the Great Hall cart at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Broken Spell Lounge in the Disneyland Hotel, and Great Maple Modern American Eatery in Pixar Place Hotel. If relaxing is your favorite part about the holidays, indulge in the Naughty or Nice foot treatments, Underneath the Tree signature massage or the Joy of Holiday body treatment for an additional fee at Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Learn more about the treatments and bookings at Disneyland.com. New 2026 Disneyland Resort Hotel Offer A limited-time hotel offer will be available for booking beginning Sept. 22, 2026, with savings of up to 20% on select stays of three or more nights at Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Pixar Place Hotel, and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel for visits from Oct. 11 through Dec. 18, 2026, subject to availability and restrictions.* More Merry Moments at Downtown Disney District More holiday magic awaits at the Downtown Disney District! Beginning Nov. 13, 2026, the district turns into a winter wonderland, with glimmering décor, seasonal food and beverage, and festive entertainment, including a nightly “snowfall”! At the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage, enjoy nightly entertainment ranging from holiday music performances to groovy DJs and bands where the whole family can dance along. Beginning Nov. 11, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail returns! Can you spot all the special ornaments hanging from trees throughout Downtown Disney? Purchase an activity map from a participating retail location, head out on your search and exchange the map at a redemption location to receive a special ornament keepsake. Learn more about this offering at Disneyland.com. Discover festive flavors throughout the district, with seasonal menu items, sweet treats, and beverages available at participating locations. Discover 2026 Holiday Treats and Merchandise Take the Disney holiday magic home with you when you shop seasonal collections including Mickey Mouse and Family Christmas Collection, Holiday Pastel Collection, Disney Vintage Holiday Collection, and more! These items will be available at various locations at Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. During Halfway to Holidays in June, we shared a first look at this year’s seasonal merchandise, including items that will be available at Disneyland Resort. Start unwrapping the festive fun with our sneak peek here. Must-have novelties this season include the Mickey Train Light Up Bucket and the Holiday Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper. During the season of giving, shops across Disneyland Resort offer a variety of holly, jolly gift options for your friends and family! You can find the perfect presents for your loved ones, from apparel to collectible pins, to festive headwear on your visit during the holiday season. A few festive favorites return to the menu for the holidays this year, including the Mickey Elf Shake available at Schmoozies! at California Adventure, and the Milk and Cookies Tree-shaped Macaron available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland. Stay tuned for our Disney Eats Foodie Guides to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays, with details on the limited-time, holiday-themed food and beverages coming to the resort for the season. For an elevated holiday experience at Disneyland or California Adventure, you may want to explore seasonal dining experiences including “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” dining package at Plaza Inn or the “World of Color – Season of Light” Dessert Party. More details will be available at a later date. Make Holiday Memories at Disneyland Resort We can’t wait for the holly, jolly season to begin at Disneyland Resort – where families and friends can create magical holiday memories every year! To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date is required. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort. *A consecutive 3-night or longer stay is required, and cancellation of any nights of a stay may affect discount availability. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room stay at the same hotel, and is valid for nights from 10/11/2026 through 12/18/2026. Book from 9/22/2026 through 12/15/2026; travel must be completed by 12/19/2026. Room types included in this offer are Standard, Premium, Deluxe, Duo Studio, Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom Villas, Preferred and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms and Suites. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation, and occupancy restrictions apply per room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two (2) adults per room. Offer applied once per reservation and is not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Separate Theme Park admission and Theme Park reservation for same date and same park are required to enter a Theme Park. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort. Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park to be Reimagined READ MORE Annual Holiday Ride Overlays at Disneyland Resort READ MORE Updates Assemble: New Details for Avengers Campus and Beyond READ MORE The post Guide to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2026 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

While it may not officially be fall yet, it’s Spooky season in our hearts. We are ready for all the fall decor, the chilly weather, and of course, it wouldn’t be fall without Pumpkin Spice Lattes! Mickey Pumpkin Wreath in Magic Kingdom! Well, Starbucks and Disney got the message this year because they have released a Pumpkin Spice Latte collection that you NEED to check out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Okay everyone, get cozy, grab a blanket, and get ready to soak up all the fall fun with this amazing new collection. First is the Mickey and Minnie Pumpkin Spice Latte Tumbler ©Disney This tumbler is AMAZING! It features all of your favorite Disney icons, the Castle, Minnie Ears, and Mickey Balloons, all in a fun fall design. There are a ton of fall leaves, and the orange and white colors are just the perfect way to really soak up all those fall vibes. If you are looking for a tumbler to take your Pumpkin Spice Latte on the go, this one is for you! SHOP ON DISNEY STORE Next up is this Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug ©Disney This mug is seriously adorable! It is cream with a deep orange base and the words “Enjoy Pumpkin Spice at Walt Disney World” on the front, with the cutest Minnie pumpkins with pink bows up in the corner. And if you look on the back, you can find the iconic Starbucks logo! SHOP ON DISNEY STORE You also need to see this Disneyland Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug ©Disney If you’re more of a Disneyland fan, then there is no need to worry! This exact same design comes with a Disneyland version instead, so you can have this incredible mug representing whichever park is your favorite. SHOP ON DISNEY STORE Last up is this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks Journal ©Disney If you are obsessed with this design but your cup collection is out of hand, you can grab this journal instead. This features the same design as the tumbler, but on a cute journal. And if you open it, you can even find some cute Minnie Pumpkins in the top corner of the pages, which is such a fun detail! SHOP ON DISNEY STORE Will you be adding anything from this drop to your fall collection? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! View the full article

As massive Disney Parks fans, we are in awe of what Disney Imagineering is doing at Disney World! Imagineering Pavilion at D23 Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Imagineering shared a ton of the projects they’re working on for Disney Parks and Experiences across the world. From models on the show floor to the Horizons panel, there was a lot of awesome stuff to see. Well, now there is even MORE to see! Disney Imagineering has been on an absolute tear for fans around the world. We love what’s to come, but nothing excites us quite as much as what’s happening at Disney World. Despite getting a ton of news, announcements, and looks at what’s happening at Disney World during the D23 Expo, Disney Imagineering gave us even more. Imagineering Pavilion Disney Imagineering recently dropped a video on YouTube as part of the “Pardon Our Pixie Dust” series, giving us a look behind the construction walls of many projects on the way. ©Disney In the first part of the video, Disney Imagineers took us onto the construction site of Lakeshore Lodge, the brand-new resort coming to Disney World! They specifically gave us a first look at the giant otters that they’re installing. They have two that’ll be built, Addie and Bonnie, but they’re currently only working on Addie. ©Disney These two otters will be a part of the splash pad called Otter Springs coming to the resort and are themed after Pocahontas. You can see the two otters in the concept art that was dropped a few months ago. One of them is spitting water, while the other is a part of a small water slide. ©Disney The otters look like they’re designed out of wood, following that nature theme. However, because Otter Springs is a wet play place, they are actually made of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Panels). Disney Imagineering textured all the FRP in-house, with the focus on making the wood design actually look like it was built. ©Disney Next, Disney Imagineering gave us a first look at the Magic of Disney Animation coming to the Walt Disney Studios area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We specifically got a look at the entrance, as Disney Imagineering shared it’ll be a good spot to take photos, relax on benches, and check out the beautiful sets. ©Disney The entrance is inspired by Disney’s Once Upon a Studio short, with classic characters and new characters welcoming guests inside! ©Disney We’ve talked a lot about Disney World, so Imagineering is taking us over to Disneyland Resort for a second. In the third section of the video, Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at something they’re working on at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure for the expansion. ©Disney One of the many challenges that Disney Imagineering faces is the seamless transitions from one land to another. They need to make sure the storytelling is consistent, and the change from one land to another is seamless. They are currently working on a new walkway to connect guests from Avengers Campus to Cars Land. So, how do you connect a land themed to Marvel superheroes to a land themed after Pixar’s Cars? ©Disney Imagineering first focused on making a brand-new plaster building look like a Howard Stark-era bunker. They used things like textures and colors to make it match what they were going for. On the Cars Land side, the building is an old mechanic shop turned rest stop on Route 66. The rest stop is a new restroom building at the end of Cars Land. ©Disney Disney Imagineering put a graphic on the side of the rest stop to draw guests’ attention to look at as they turn the corner, making that transition a little smoother from Cars Land to Avengers Campus. The inside of the restroom building also has some great interior design. ©Disney If you want to check out the video, you can do so below! We can’t wait for all these new things to open! For all the latest Disney news and updates, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog. “Endless construction.” Disney Fans React to the Spaceship Earth Changes Announcement Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

HEADS UP! If you’re headed to EPCOT any time soon, there is a BIG change you need to know about! Spaceship Earth EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival starts TOMORROW, and we have everything you need to know about this year’s festival. We’re talking food, we’re talking souvenirs, we’re talking entertainment — it’s one of our favorite times of year for a reason, so let’s get into everything you need to know! EPCOT hosts several festivals throughout the year, and it’s finally time for this year’s Food and Wine Festival! This year’s festival runs from August 27th through November 21st and will offer over 100 NEW menu items and over 30 global marketplaces! Welcome to the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Since this year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary, there will be special food items, merchandise, and more! But, of course, there will be some iconic items returning, like the Pickle Milkshake and the Street Corn-style Dumplings! Pickle Milkshake If you love cheese, you’ll also want to pay attention because this year is THE year for cheese lovers! Emile’s Fromage Montage is returning this year — guests can go around to the food booths and collect stamps on certain cheesy items! Once they collect five stamps (AKA eat five items), they can receive a completer stamp and a prize! 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport — Emile’s Fromage Montage Stamp Collecting Page! In addition to Emile’s Fromage Montage is “Cheers to Cheese!” at CommuniCore Hall! This event begins on September 18th and will run through November 8th. The exhibit will explore the history of cheese with added fun facts. And don’t forget to visit The Wedge, hosted by Dairy Does More, to try a bunch of different cheese-themed creations! CommuniCore Hall Of course, since there are SO MANY food booths and items to try, we don’t recommend dining at a table-service restaurant during your trip UNLESS you want to guarantee a seat at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series! Throughout the festival, different bands will perform each night! Some of this year’s headliners include The Beach Boys, Boyz II Men, Smash Mouth, and The Fray. The Beach Boys There are A LOT of new and returning items coming to the food booths, along with entertainment offerings, special activities, and more — it can be pretty stressful to plan, trust us! That’s why we created a whole GUIDE on the Food and Wine Festival, so you don’t have to figure everything out on your own! To view the full menus at every food booth, CLICK HERE! And for the best tips, tricks, and advice for EPCOT’s largest festival of the year, be sure to subscribe to our Food and Wine Festival newsletter! We’ll be there on opening day trying ALL of the new items, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most excited about for this year’s EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Halloween Horror Nights starts soon, and we’re really excited about this year’s event, especially with its Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme, haunted houses (including a Sinners house!), special food and drinks, and more. Halloween Horror Nights However, if you’re a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder, you’ve got one more reason to be excited about Halloween Horror Nights: you will have access to an EXCLUSIVE bar just for you! Halloween Horror Nights is a special ticketed event at Universal Studios Florida running on select nights from August 28th through November 1st. If you have a ticket for the event and are a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder, you can get special entry into The Keyholder Bar, a limited-entry experience held only during Halloween Horror Nights. ©Universal On event nights, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can visit the bar, which is located to the left of the Music Plaza Stage. You’ll need to show proof of your Annual Passholder membership or Seasonal Pass. The bar will also have exclusive beverages available to purchase. Halloween Horror Nights is coming Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights are available now starting at $87.99 per person and ranging up to $129.99 per person for a single night. Multi-night and add-on tickets are also available. This year’s event will include ten haunted houses: Ozzy Osbourne — Prince of Darkness Evil Dead Burn Hellraiser INVASION: Alien Abduction Cybergoria MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals H.R. Bloddengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control Sinners Stranger Things 5 ©Universal There are also scare zones where you’ll face scare actors “on the prowl.” These include one based around this year’s theme, Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, as well as Sideshow of Decay, Downtown Clowntown, and FORTNITEMARES. The event also includes live entertainment and shows including Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins. A select number of Universal rides will also be open during the event, so you can hop on an attraction with short wait times throughout the evening. HHN is on the way! We’ll be covering Halloween Horror Nights, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 9 Rules Halloween Horror Nights Is Enforcing in 2026 DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Will you be attending Halloween Horror Nights this year? Which haunted house are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you live in Anaheim or you’re visiting this week, then you’ll want to hear this exciting news! ©Disney Tomorrow, August 27th, Disneyland is celebrating the Happiest Day in Anaheim. Last year, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary, Disneyland hosted 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, which was a huge 3-day citywide celebration. And this year, Disneyland is keeping that magic rolling by hosting the Happiest Day in Anaheim. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland This will include lots of “exciting events and fun surprises” for the local community! There will be spots to grab treats at several locations, and some special characters might just be making an appearance throughout the event. Disney California Adventure And the fun has already started. Throughout this past month, Disneyland has provided special treats to over 2,000 residents, including stops at the Oak Canyon Nature Center summer camps, surprising families at the YMCA, and more. Disney has brought bubble wands, Mickey Mouse plush, Minnie Mouse ears, and more surprises to the residents of Anaheim this month. We love to see Disneyland making an impact on the local community and bringing the Disney magic out of the parks and into the city that has been Disneyland’s home since the beginning! ©Disney We will continue to bring you all of the Disneyland news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! Halloween Has Finally Landed in Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this Disneyland news? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Indiana Jones has found another ancient temple, and we are absolutely going inside. ©Disney Disney just dropped a mountain of new information about the Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including its official name, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, a MUCH clearer explanation of the story, a first look at its enormous supernatural villain, and one very important update about the Indiana Jones Audio-Animatronic. Ford appeared during D23 to personally reveal the news, joking that his involvement includes the “fear of snakes.” One thing Disney has not confirmed yet is whether Ford is also recording the dialogue for the attraction. His likeness is official. His voice remains a question mark. This Temple Is COLORFUL Now we need to go outside, because Disney’s physical model revealed something the original concept art only hinted at. Temple model This temple is not going to be 47 consecutive shades of beige. The D23 model shows deep reds, turquoise blues, greens, warm ochres, and painted sculptural details covering the façade. Temple model There are faces, scroll-like shapes, creature forms, geometric patterns, and enormous decorative elements surrounding the entrance. That color appears intentional. Imagineers traveled to Honduras while researching Tropical Americas and specifically studied Copán, one of the best-preserved ancient Maya cities. Disney says the team examined regional art, architecture, materials, culture, and folklore while developing the new area. The Temple Looks Half-Excavated One tiny piece of the model may tell us a surprising amount about the story. Look near the bottom of the enormous staircase. There is a ladder. Temple model details That seems like a strange thing to include on an architectural model unless Imagineering wants the structure to feel like an active archaeological site. Remember Disney’s setup: Indy has recently discovered this remarkably preserved temple. So instead of entering a pristine historical monument, we may be arriving while exploration and excavation are actively underway. The crumbling walls reinforce that idea. Sections of the larger ruin appear buried beneath vegetation and earth, with only the main temple façade fully exposed. Someone found an ancient site about 14 minutes ago, somebody leaned a ladder against it, and now an archaeologist with a whip is already trying to access the supernatural basement. Standard procedure. That Staircase Might Be a Fake-Out There is another interesting clue in both the physical model and exterior concept art. Look at that giant staircase. Now look at the guests. Almost nobody appears to be climbing it. Instead, people gather around the base and sides of the ruin. That suggests the monumental staircase and doorway may exist primarily as scenery rather than serving as the actual attraction entrance. And, that actually makes a lot of sense. Entrance is in the shadows to the right? This attraction is being built using the former DINOSAUR show building. Imagineering has an existing building, ride system, backstage areas, and guest circulation to work around. So while Disney can build an enormous Maya temple in front of the old Dino Institute, the practical entrance may still feed guests through another part of the structure. That dramatic doorway may be the ancient entrance. Our entrance could be the one OSHA approves. There Are Creatures ALL Over the Temple Zoom even closer into the façade and we start noticing even more details. The carvings are dense. There appear to be creature heads framing sections of the structure, plus curling forms and large faces built into the architecture. Temple model details Disney has been careful to say the attraction will feature original Maya artwork, developed with input from cultural experts. We wouldn’t try to assign identities to specific figures based solely on a tiny concept model. That is how the archaeology professor takes your field journal away. But Disney is clearly building the mythology into the architecture. All of the animal carvings around the temple also tie into the overall theme of Animal Kingdom and the nearby attractions over at Pueblo Esperanza. Which brings us to the enormous jade-colored reason this attraction has its name. Meet Tsukán Meet Tsukán, the mythical serpent that protects the passage into the Underworld. Disney confirmed that Tsukán will appear throughout the attraction before riders face the creature in a major final confrontation. And this thing is not going to be a clever little projection tucked into a corner. Disney is creating a gigantic Audio-Animatronic. ©Disney Imagineers said the creature is being sculpted by hand, and Disney has emphasized its enormous scale. Look at the face. There are bright blue eyes, heavy overlapping scales, long curved fangs, and a raised crest running backward from the head. That crest might be particularly important. Tsukan Tsukán is not something Disney invented from scratch. Stories from the Yucatán describe Tsukán as a giant serpent associated with caves, cenotes, and underground water. Some versions describe the creature with an enormous head and a mane, with other versions also giving it wings. It acts as a guardian of the underground water system. Suddenly that wild crown around Disney’s serpent looks a little less random. This Snake Is ENORMOUS And then Disney showed us the scale. Model of the serpent There is a tiny human-scale reference beside the Tsukán imagery and sculpt work. Tiny. The head alone towers above a person, and reports from the Imagineering pavilion noted that one of the creature’s giant fangs is roughly comparable to the nearby human reference figure. The serpent also appears almost luminous in Disney’s artwork. Its scales are traced with bright turquoise light, while its eyes practically glow. That same turquoise color appears throughout the supernatural temple concept art. Coincidence? Maybe. Model of the Jade serpent But Disney has now established a very noticeable visual language for whatever happens when Indy gets too close to this particular legend. DINOSAUR Fans, We Have a Theory We cannot ignore the finale. Disney says the attraction builds toward a climactic confrontation with this massive serpent. Anyone else remembering a Carnotaurus right now? The old DINOSAUR attraction already ended with riders desperately escaping while a giant creature appeared extremely close to the ride vehicle. DINOSAUR A gigantic Tsukán lunging toward us during the escape would fit VERY neatly into that sort of physical staging. To be clear, Disney has not said, “We took the Carnotaurus finale and installed a nightmare snake there.” Close-up But when you have an existing ride system designed around close encounters with enormous creatures, and your new story ends with an enormous creature… Well. We tend to draw our own conclusions. This Is VERY Animal Kingdom When Indiana Jones was first announced for Animal Kingdom, one big question followed him into the park. What does Indy have to do with animals? D23 finally gave us the clearest answer. Imagineering is grounding this adventure in Maya culture, nature, folklore, caves, water, and a mythical animal guardian. Disney has specifically said the team wanted to create something that could only belong at Animal Kingdom, a park built around animals both real and imagined. Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent Model on Display at D23 2026 That makes the Tsukán more than a convenient monster waiting at the end. The creature is the bridge. The temple, cenote, serpent legend, and relationship between people and the natural world are doing the thematic work that makes this different from simply dropping Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure into Florida. And thank goodness, because Animal Kingdom deserves more than copy and paste. There Are Still Some BIG Questions Disney gave us far more information at D23 than we had before, but there are still several things we’re waiting to learn. We don’t know how many Indiana Jones Audio-Animatronics will appear in the attraction, whether Harrison Ford will provide Indy’s voice, exactly how the portal effect works, how extensively the former DINOSAUR track and show scenes are being changed, or what the queue and pre-show will look like. Overview of Pueblo Esperanza coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom And while Disney continues to list Tropical Americas as opening in 2027, D23 did not give us a more specific opening season or date. Still, this is quickly becoming one of the Disney World projects we’re watching most closely. ©Disney A giant colorful Maya temple. A supernatural portal. An enormous hand-sculpted serpent. A Harrison Ford-based Indiana Jones Audio-Animatronic. And a ride vehicle capable of throwing us around while all of that goes wrong. We’ll continue watching construction and digging through every piece of concept art Disney releases as Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent gets closer to opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Disney Files 2 New Permits for Indiana Jones Ride in Animal Kingdom Read More About the Tropical Americas Close-Up Look at the NEW Indiana Jones Ride in Disney WorldCONFIRMED: Disney Drops 19 Park Expansion AnnouncementsDisney Encanto Ride Vehicle Revealed: Here’s How We Think It Will WorkYIKES. 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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have seen dozens of ride closures and refurbishments this year, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and Toy Story Mania. Disney California Adventure A popular Disney California Adventure ride closed back in April with no reopening date, and Disney just announced that the ride will open this week! The Silly Symphony Swings at Disney California Adventure closed on April 27th, with no official reopening date. After a four-month-long closure, the Silly Symphony Swings will finally open soon! Disney just announced that the ride will reopen on Friday, August 28th, 2026. Silly Symphony Swings In Silly Symphony Swings, you’ll experience the thrill of flying as this classic ride carries you aloft for breathtaking views of Disney California Adventure’s excitement below. As music swells and the colourful canopy rotates, your swing lifts, tilts, then twirls you round and round, higher and higher into the air as you wheel above it all in graceful, soaring circles. Silly Symphony Swings If you’re headed to the ride for the first time, it’s a little hidden. Go to Paradise Gardens Park and walk to the back, past Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta, all the way to the end of the land by the back entrance to Pixar Pier. Silly Symphony Swings For younger riders, the Silly Symphony Swings has a height requirement of 40 inches (102 centimeters) or taller. Riders must be at least 4 feet 5 inches tall to join in on the symphony! Silly Symphony Swings We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disneyland ride closures, refurbishments, and reopenings. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disneyland news! Disney Is Opening New Rides in 2027. Here’s the Full List. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to ride the Silly Symphony Swings once the ride reopens? Comment below! View the full article

We don’t know about you, but we are READY for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs from August 27th through November 21st and brings a ton of fun activities, entertainment, souvenirs, concerts, and hundreds of food and drink items to the park. There is a TON to see and do at this festival, including plenty of merchandise — and Annual Passholders will be able to purchase some exclusive souvenirs, too! New Annual Passholder perks are dropping at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Exclusive merchandise will be available to purchase at the event, specifically in the Creations Shop. This merchandise will only be available for purchase for those with valid Disney World Annual Passes. So, what sort of merch are we talking about here?! Creations Shop Annual Passholders can shop for commemorative festival gear including: Snow White-themed trading pin and drinkware Luca-themed T-shirt, trading pin and drinkware Remy-themed trading pin Festival logo T-shirt, tote bag and quarter-zip pullover ©Disney If you’re an Annual Passholder and want to snag these souvenirs, make sure you have a park reservation for EPCOT (or visit after 2 PM or on a Good-to-Go Day) and head to Creations Shop to purchase. Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass ID in the My Disney Experience app when checking out, or Passholders can use Mobile Merchandise Check Out, since Annual Passes are already linked in the app. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2025 Food & Wine Booth Menus Find ALL of our EPCOT Food and Wine Festival REVIEWS right here! And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to do at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Hurry! These deals won’t last forever! ©Amazon We’re always on the lookout for great Disney deals, and Amazon certainly has plenty of them! With the Halloween season having already arrived at the Disney Parks, we’re in the spirit of adding to our spooky collections, and right now you can do the same thanks to SEVERAL deals being offered online. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite deals! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. To view all sorts of Disney souvenirs on sale, check out our Amazon storefront! VIEW MORE DEALS ON AMAZON This first souvenir sale put a spell on us ©Amazon First up is the Loungefly Hocus Pocus Mini Backpack! Currently 11% off on Amazon, this backpack features the Sanderson sisters dancing together under a starry sky in a graveyard, but Binx is front and center — popping up from behind a headstone! The side pockets sport gold foil details of the witches’ brooms, as well. BUY ON AMAZON Save on this adorable, yet spooky mug ©Amazon Right now, you can save 19% on the Silver Buffalo Mickey Mouse Halloween Mug! This ceramic mug holds up to 20 oz and features Mickey Mouse with a spooky ghost shadow against an orange background. The mug is great for coffee, but can also be used as a paperweight, storage for pens, or even mug cakes. Best of all, it’s BPA-free, microwave-safe, and top-rack dishwasher-safe. BUY ON AMAZON Bring home a Halloween-themed T-shirt ©Amazon Finally, the Mickey Boo! T-Shirt is currently 10% off on Amazon! This shirt is discounted in several colors, fits, and sizes. It features an illustration on the front of a scared Mickey with big print letters of “BOO!” behind him! BUY ON AMAZON Click the link below to browse over 100 more Disney deals! BROWSE DISNEY SOUVENIR DEALS ON AMAZON We’ll continue to keep you posted on all kinds of Disney deals, so check back with us here at DFB to stay in the know! View the full article

Disney Imagineers are constantly working on new technology to integrate into the Disney Parks and Experiences. ©Disney We’ve seen ground-breaking animatronics, ride systems that blow our minds, and special effects that we still can’t wrap our heads around. With each step forward, the parks become a showcase of the latest and greatest in Disney tech. And now, there’s a new patent for technology that will change the way you interact with characters. One type of technology that we’ve seen multiple times recently in the parks is roaming robots. These characters, like the Olaf animatronic in World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World or the roaming droids in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, add a new level of immersion to the themed lands they inhabit. And now, they could get even MORE advanced. ©Disney Disney applied for a patent that would allow them to upgrade the technology of their animatronics, making it so that you could have conversations with these characters. The models shown in the patent describe the way that you would be able to ask a character a question, and then they would pull from a memory bank to respond while staying in character. ©Disney Character integrity is a very important principle for Disney, so maintaining that within any autonomous robots or digital characters in the parks would be essential. In the past, conversations with characters of this type have been pre-scripted and responses have been available in a dialogue tree format. The problem Disney sees with this old way is that it makes the conversations feel “robotic” and inauthentic. This new technology would allow for more natural flow of conversation, bringing the characters to life in a new way. ©Disney This patent shows how Disney would combine the use of a “memory bank” for the character and large language models (LLMs) to create conversations that make sense within the worlds Disney has built, while feeling natural to the guest speaking with the character. BDX droids roaming in Galaxy’s Edge We’ll keep you updated with any more news about this patent and its integration into future Disney experiences. Stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About the Olaf Animatronic Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this new technology? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Disney World has one of the best transportation systems of pretty much any theme park in the world. The resort is all connected by a vast network of buses, the Monorail, the Skyliner, and boats. Now, Disney has already revealed that they are planning on expanding its boat network, but we now have more proof of that, thanks to a new permit. Ferry Boat Disney just filed a new permit to expand its backstage dock on Bay Lake, suggesting that even more big changes are coming to Disney World’s boat transportation system. Disney World filed the permit with South Florida Water Management District for the NSA Dock Expansion. This would be for the dock at North Service Area Marina, a backstage area on Bay Lake, which is where watercraft are both stored and serviced. The permit is for new docks in the area, so it’s basically an expansion of this backstage docking area. On a Disney boat The project will include new floating dock extensions and additions, with the area of the dock growing. Disney also plans to replace some pilings, relocate others, and add eight new pilings. The project will also dredge to a depth of 86.5 feet to remove material. It sounds pretty intensive! Ferryboat on the Seven Seas Lagoon This permit has been filed after Disney announced that it’s adding a fourth boat to its Magic Kingdom fleet, the Meg Gilbert Crofton (named after Disney World’s fourth president). This boat is currently under construction, but it will be the first new boat in the Magic Kingdom fleet in 50 years. It looks like Disney thinks they are going to need more boats once the Magic Kingdom expansion with Piston Peak and Villains Land is complete. ©@bioreconstruct Also, Disney’s new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, will have a dedicated dock with boats that go directly to Magic Kingdom. That hotel is currently under construction and is set to open in summer 2027. Lakeshore Lodge construction We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Files New Permit for EPCOT’s Most Popular Ride Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this news? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re at Disney almost 24/7 for work. We’re always checking out the newest Disney theme parks and cruises, so we’re Disney World veterans with tried-and-true park essentials. Our Disney bag is full of essentials! But now that we have a massive list of our Disney World go-tos, there’s just one problem: Where to put them in our overflowing park bag? We tried dozens of popular park bag packing hacks, and these are the six that were total game-changers! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Mini Backpack Organizer Insert will help you stay organized! HOYOFO Mini Backpack Organizer This Mini Backpack Organizer Insert fits perfectly into a Disney Loungefly Mini Backpack to keep your bag organized! It has seven multi-pockets of different sizes that fit portable chargers, water bottles, umbrellas, cosmetics, travel items, wallets, purses, or phones. The possibilities are endless! view ON AMAZON These Mouse Head Carabiners are perfect to attach your water bottle to your bag! ©Amazon These Mouse Ear Carabiners come with six Mickey-shaped key rings in fun ombre colors that can easily clip onto your bag to secure your water bottle, umbrella, and more! view ON AMAZON It might sound random, but these Ziploc Bags Variety Pack are a game-changer! ©Amazon This Ziploc Food Storage & Sandwich Bags Variety Pack includes 190 Ziploc bags – 50 snack bags, 50 sandwich bags, 48 quart bags, 42 gallon bags – that are great for TONS of Disney World scenarios. They’re waterproof to keep your phone dry on water rides or at the pool, keep wet clothes inside while your bag stays dry, or store snack leftovers to take back to your hotel room! view ON AMAZON This Touchland Disney x Minnie Mouse Hand Sanitizer makes finger food a breeze! ©Amazon Disney World may be the most magical place on earth, but did you know it’s also one of the germiest? This Touchland Disney x Minnie Mouse Hand Sanitizer is perfect for park days – you just spray, rub, and go! Easily eat with your hands, germ-free and hassle-free. Plus, it’s shaped like an adorable Minnie Mouse! view ON AMAZON Or if you prefer hand sanitizer wipes, get these Antibacterial Wipes! ©Amazon These Antibacterial Wipes are a pack of 10 mini credit card-sized hand wipe bags that slide effortlessly into your pocket or park bag. Each pack contains thick, durable wipes that are more convenient than carrying a bottle of sanitizer, plus the resealable packaging is spill-free! view ON AMAZON Glasses users, these Microfiber Cleaning Cloths are a lifesaver! ©Amazon If you’re a glasses wearer that’s ever been to Disney World, you know how inconvenient things can get. Whether it’s sticky sunscreen, sweat, or water from water rides, your glasses can get blurry a lot. That’s why we always bring this 6-pack of Microfiber Cleaning Cloths to keep everything clear! view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

We’re only a few days away from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando! Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando just dropped the full menus coming to Halloween Horror Nights, and there are tons of exclusive eats and treats that you’ll be able to devour this spooky season. Let’s get right into it, because there is a lot that’ll be available. Halloween Horror Nights is coming to Universal Orlando on August 28th, and it will have lots of themed kiosks throughout the park featuring unique treats to sink your teeth into. Ready to see what’s coming? Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Evil Dead Burn Food Booth Food Severed & Smoked Chicken – Szechuan spice-dusted smoked chicken leg ($12.99) Lasagna Burn – Szechuan pork potsticker lasagna ($10.99) Drink Frostbite – Cuervo Tradicional blanco tequila, DeKuyper blue Curaçao, lime juice, simple syrup, and Liquid Heat bitters 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) ©Universal Stranger Things Food Booth Food El’s Battery Jerky – Creamy mac & cheese with garlic bread and battery jerky pieces ($16.99) Upside Down Chicken & Waffles – Cheese & potato waffle with crispy chicken bites, sriracha aioli and chopped chives ($12.99) Steve’s Smuggled Peanut Butter Bites – Chocolate-covered peanut butter snacks ($9.99) Drink Hopper’s Recharger – 360 Vodka Mandarin Orange, yuzu juice, Powerade Lemon Lime and Monster Energy Zero Ultra 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) ©Universal Hellraiser Food Booth Food Pinhead’s Skin & Meatballs – Torn pasta with spicy pork and beef chunks and marinara ($11.99) Skin & Chips Nachos – Crispy pork rinds with Tostitos cheese sauce and Jack Link’s peppered jerky ($10.99) Pleasure & Pain Brain – Brain custard with vanilla cake pieces, strawberry sauce, and gruesome “teeth and skin” presentation ($7.99) Drink Cenobite’s Kiss – Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, huckleberry syrup, and Liquid Heat Bitters 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) ©Universal Sinners Food Booth Food Annie’s Juke Joint Catfish & Grits – Crispy catfish with Low Country grits, crunchy garlic and a side of Tabasco ($11.99) Chow’s Southern BBQ Eggrolls – BBQ pulled pork and cabbage in a crispy eggroll ($10.99) Pecan & Whiskey Bread Pudding – Warm bread pudding with pecan and whiskey caramel sauce ($8.99) Drink Slide Guitar Smash –corn whiskey, lemon juice, ginger syrup, simple syrup and mint essence 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Sullivan’s Irish Red Ale 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) ©Universal Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness Booth Drink Black Rain – Cazadores Café tequila, ruby port, cold brew concentrate, agave syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Bat-Tea – New Amsterdam vodka, lime juice, unsweetened tea, grenadine, ginger beer 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Ultimate Sin-Amon – Fireball cinnamon whisky, lemon juice, apple juice, spiced brown sugar syrup, and red beet powder 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) ©Universal Death Tank Food Booth Food Death by Cheesestick – Giant hand-breaded mozzarella cheese stick with spicy marinara sauce ($12.99) Jack & Odd Dog – Nathan’s all-beef footlong hot dog with peppers, onions, Tostitos® cheese sauce, topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in an Oddfellow ube bun ($13.99) Drink Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Be prepared to be SCARED! Devilish Delights Food Booth Food Fried Pickles – Breaded pickle spears with sriracha aioli ($14.25) Twisted Tater Chips – Crunchy spiralized potato chips with ranch and vinegar seasoning ($14.25) Drink Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Donna’s Pickle Beer ($14.25) We love HHN treats! Jack’s Surplus Food Booth Food Carn “Evil” Smash Tacos – Smashed cheeseburger tacos with American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, secret sauce and toasted sesame seeds ($14.99) Drink Circus Peanut 4-Ever – Chica Chida, Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, lime juice, agave syrup, and Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam Vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Torture Faire Scare Zone in 2024 Oddfellow’s Menagerie Food Deathbringer Tempura Shrimp – Crispy shrimp tempura roll with sriracha mayo and eel sauce ($12.99) Burnt Sando – Crispy brioche stuffed with pastry cream and topped with a burnt sugar crust ($8.99) Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam Vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Treat case at the Tribute Store Crosshairs Coop Food Booth Food Twisted Philly – Philly steak stromboli topped with spicy Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese sauce ($12.99) Fried PB&J Bites – battered strawberry PB&J, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam ($8.99) Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam Vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) PB&J Mixtape ($14.25) Lucky Ticket Lemonade – Minute Maid Lemonade and Raspberry Jam ($10) Meetz Meats Food Booth Food Bloody Bones – Smoked and charred BBQ ribs topped with crispy jalapeño bits ($12.99) Torn to Shreds Pork Sandwich – BBQ smoked and shredded pork shoulder with jalapeño slaw on a pretzel roll ($12.99) Drink Meetz’ Bloody Limeade – Bloody Shiraz gin, Misguided Spirits gin, lime juice, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) HHN is coming! Día de los Muertos Food Booth Food Fritos Walking Taco – picadillo beef with Tostitos cheese sauce, lettuce and sour cream ($14.99) Fritos Vegan Walking Taco – vegan chili, Daiya shredded cheese, lettuce and vegan sour cream ($14.99) Drink Eddies’ Revenge –Old Forester bourbon, DeKuyper blue Curaçao, blackberry syrup, lemonade 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Howling Storm –BACARDÍ Superior rum, Myers’s dark rum, passion fruit syrup, lemonade 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Clown Town Cider 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Halloween Horror Nights is coming soon! HHN Bar Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Clown Town Cider 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Music Plaza Fanta Bar Drink Strawberry Scrambler – St. Augustine gin, lemon juice, lavender syrup, Seagram’s club soda, and Fanta Strawberry 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Universal Orlando San Francisco Fanta Bar Drink Orange Bumper Car Blast – New Amsterdam vodka, vanilla cream syrup, coconut milk, Fanta Orange 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) World Expo Fanta Bar Drink Pineapple Tilt-A-Whirl – BACARDÍ Superior rum, cupcake syrup, coconut milk, Fanta Pineapple 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Halloween Horror Nights Club Horror Bar Drink Caramel Apple Splash Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Mocktail ($10) Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Maloney’s Food Fish & Chips – beer-battered and fried fresh cod, served with chips and tartar sauce ($16.99) Beer & Cheese Soup – beer and cheese soup served with warm pretzel stick ($7.99) Shepherd’s Fries – crispy fries, shepherd’s pie filling, beer cheese sauce, onion crisp ($8.99) Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Corpse Reviver 35– Misguided Spirits gin, DeKuyper triple sec, Lillet Blanc, Absinthe, lemonade 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Green Tea Clover – Jameson Irish whiskey, MIDORI melon liqueur, DeKuyper peach schnapps, sour mix ($15) Ring of Kerry – Misguided Spirits gin, DeKuyper triple sec, Lillet Blanc, Absente absinthe, lemonade ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) HHN is on the way! Beer Trail Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Clown Town Cider 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Zombie Killer 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($18) 20 oz. Single Serve ($15) 20 oz. Refill ($14) Florida Avenue Brewing Co. Luminescence Hazy IPA 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($16.75) 20 oz. Single Serve ($13.75) 20 oz. Refill ($12.75) Crooked Can Burgermeister Oktoberfest 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($16.75) 20 oz. Single Serve ($13.75) 20 oz. Refill ($12.75) 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($15.50) 20 oz. Single Serve ($12.50) 20 oz. Refill ($11.50) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Nightmare Fuel Bar Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper Triple Sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($19) Refill ($15) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Clown Town Cider 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Halloween Horror Nights is coming Keyholder Bar Drink Frank’s Fizz – New Amsterdam vodka, blue raspberry syrup, Sprite, Fanta Orange 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($19) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) 20 oz. Refill ($15) Mocktail ($10) Bleeding Eye – Cuervo Tradicional blanco tequila, DeKuyper creme de cassis, lime juice, agave nectar, ginger beer 20 oz. Souvenir Cup ($19) 12 oz. Single Serve ($15) 20 oz. Refill ($15) Premium Cocktails – Your Choice of Hooch 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($21) Refill ($17) 20 oz. Single Serve ($17) Clown Town Cider 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) All Ale the Pumpkin Lord 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18) Refill ($15) 20 oz. Single Serve ($14) Maniac Mix ($15) Oddfellow’s Elixir ($15) Canned Carnival Sour Ale ($14.25) Parkside Fare Food Elotes – French fries topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni & sausage ($8.49) Fried Dough – choice of garlic parmesan or powdered sugar ($8.99) Drink Phantom Punch – New Amsterdam vodka, 360 Vodka Sorrento Lemon, DeKuyper triple sec, lime, orange, and cranberry juices, dragon fruit syrup, and simple syrup. 20 oz Souvenir Cup ($18.00) Refill ($14.00) 12 oz. Single Serve ($14.00) Halloween Horror Nights HHN Additional Dining DreamWorks Imagination Cafe Birria Pizza Fries – French fries topped with birria beef, mozzarella cheese, onions and cilantro ($13.99) Classic Pizza Fries – French fries topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and sausage ($11.99) Vegan Pizza Fries – French fries topped with marinara sauce, vegan cheese, vegan pepperoni and vegan sausage crumbles ($11.99) San Francisco Pastry The Prince of Darkness Cake – Three-tiered mini carrot cake with cream cheese mousse and a chocolate bat ($9.99) Sour Lime Tart – Chocolate cake with strawberry gelee-ooze and a chocolate hatchet ($8.99) Trick or Treat Cupcake – Salted caramel and peanut buttercream-filled Devil’s food cake with sprinkles and a chocolate witch’s hat ($7.99) The Dead Vegan – Vegan brownie grave ($7.99) TODAY Cafe Mummified Pumpkin Cheesecake – Pumpkin cheesecake with cream cheese chantilly ($7.99) Heart Attack – Chocolate cake with strawberry gelee-ooze and a chocolate hatchet ($8.99) Blood Forest Log – Chocolate Swiss roll with Oreo filling, ganache with blood splatter and white chocolate bones ($8.99) The Dead Vegan – Vegan brownie grave ($7.99) Fearful Fare Pizza Skull – Pepperoni and cheese stuffed pizza skull ($9.99) Vegan Pizza Skull – Green vegan skull filled with vegan Italian sausage, marinara and vegan mozzarella cheese ($9.99) Meat Grinder Red Velvet – Freshly ground red velvet cake with cream cheese icing and puffed rice maggots ($8.99) Avenue Bites African Lentil Coffin – African Lentil & Potato Sambusa Coffin ($8.99) Richter’s Burger Co. Scary Hot Chicken Combo – Crispy chicken, Flamin’ Hot sauce, Calabrian chili peppers, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, shredded cabbage, midnight brioche bun ($18.99) Fear the Deep – Cookies & cream shake with chocolate cookie rim, whipped topping, raspberry drizzle, cookie crumbles, and a shark fin garnish ($11.49) Louie’s Italian Restaurant class=”gds-body body-2 theme-default” data-xpath=””> Rigatoni Ritual Pie – Garlic butter cheese pizza with baked rigatoni a la vodka, crispy sausage and pesto ($14.99) Schawb’s Pharmacy class=”gds-body body-2 theme-default” data-xpath=””> The Jack Shake – Caramel cone ice cream milkshake with “Jack” whipped topping, maraschino cherry and green sprinkles ($12.99) The Oddfellow Shake – Brownie à la mode ice cream milkshake with green whipped topping, edible glitter and a golden chocolate zodiac symbol ($12.99) Central Park Crepes Chocolate, Strawberries & Cream Crepe – Strawberry cream, Oreo cookie crumbs, and strawberry sauce served in a cocoa crepe ($12.99) Lard Lad Donuts class=”gds-body body-2 theme-default” data-xpath=””> Pumpkin Spice Cold Boo – Lightly sweetened cold brew topped with pumpkin spice cold foam and a donut hole ($10.99) Lard Lad Donuts class=”gds-body body-2 theme-default” data-xpath=””> Road Scrapin’s – French fries topped with white country gravy, cheese, fried chicken, and crispy onions ($11.99) Croissant Moon Bakery Sour Lime Tart – Chocolate cake with strawberry gelee-ooze and a chocolate hatchet ($8.99) Trick or Treat Cupcake – Salted caramel and peanut buttercream-filled Devil’s food cake with sprinkles and a chocolate witch’s hat ($7.99) The Dead Vegan – Vegan brownie grave ($7.99) Universal Orlando We can’t wait for Halloween Horror Nights this weekend! We’re going to take you along with us, so make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog. 10 Weeks When Universal Orlando Could Be Empty in 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you interested in trying? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

It was with great sadness that we share the news that music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock In addition to being a singer, songwriter, and country music legend. Dolly Parton was also an actress who starred in several movies, including Steel Magnolias and 9-5. Parton’s nephew, Brian Seaver, announced the news on social media. In the post, Seaver said, “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.” Here’s the full video: Parton released her first album in 1967 and had a carerer that lasted decades. She is also the best-selling female country music artist of all time and has sold more than 160 million albums globally. She began playing guitar at the age of six and moved to Nashville after graduating from high school. She got her big break after being hired by country star Porter Wagoner to be on The Porter Wagoner Show. She then landed a record deal, and the rest is history. The Dolly Parton Experience Parton left the TV show in 1974 and then wrote “I will Always Love You,” which toped the country charts and then topped the pop charts when it was later covered by Whitney Houston. She started her movie career in 1980 with 9 to 5. The theme song for that film became her first Number 1 Hot 100 single. She also starrerd in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Steel Magnolias. ©Tri-Star Pictures When it comes to awards, Parton won an Emmy, 11 Grammys, 10 CMA awards, seven ACM awards, three American Music awards. She also received two Oscar nominations and an honorary Oscar. She’s also one of only seven female artists to win the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. The Dolly Parton Experience at Dollywood Parton was also a celebrated philanthropist and was heavily involved with her Imagination Library, which mails books to children every month. She was also the owner of Dollywood theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Message from Parton during Nightflight Expedition event We send our thoughts out to her friends, family, and her millions of fans all over the world who will be grieving this great loss. View the full article

We’re still pinching ourselves when we think about how we got the chance to sail on the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to sail from Singapore…and it was quite the ADVENTURE (Disney Cruise Line named this ship SO well). The Disney Adventure Well, Disney Cruise Line just revealed that this ship will finally be getting port of call soon! Disney Cruise Line just revealed some new itineraries for 2027 and 2028 and announced that the Disney Adventure would continue sailing from Singapore with new three-and four-night itineraries from September to December 2027. Select sailings from December 31st, 2026, though, will feature Langkawi, Malaysia, as a new port of call. Disney hopes to give guests a chance “to explore Langkawi’s lush rainforests and scenic coastline ashore.” Disney Adventure Disney Cruise Line also announced that the Disney Wish would arrive in New York City in late September after its first season in Europe. For seven special itineraries, the Wish will go on four-to seven-night sailings from New York. Five of those sailings will go to Bermuda, with three sailings extending the visit to Bermuda by an extra day. The Wish will also visit Boston, St. John, New Brunswick, and Halifax in the fall. Disney Wish In the fall of 2027 and spring of 2028, Disney Cruise Line will extend visits to special ports with more sailings from San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as repositioning cruises that will include the Panama Canal. Also, for the first time, the Disney Destiny will call Port Canaveral its new home port with three-to seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Disney Destiny Finally, Disney Cruise Line will have two ships sailing from San Diego through early November 2027: the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. The Disney Wonder will continue in fall 2027 and spring 2028 in San Diego with three-to seven-night cruises, with stops at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Catalina Island, California. Disney Wonder We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Cruise Line Drops NEW Sailings for Late 2027…Including New York City! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Will you be booking a Disney Cruise soon? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Our wallets are going to hate us, but we CAN’T RESIST these new Disney Ears! ©Disney We’re always on the hunt for great NEW Disney souvenirs to add to our collections — and the Disney Store often delivers with exciting ear headband releases. Right now, you can find several offerings online, and we’re super stoked to be sharing these finds with YOU! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get into the Halloween spirit with these first ears ©Disney The Maleficent Ear Headband is themed after the ”Mistress of all Evil” and is adorned with a simulated leather horned headdress. This double-sided headband features two-color reversible sequins, a ”flaming” band, and a Maleficent signature. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE This headband is already a timeless classic ©Disney Disney partnered with BaubleBar to bring us the Minnie Mouse Plaid Ear Headband! This adult headband is covered in a woven plaid fabric that’s accented with sparkling rhinestones. The attached brown velour bow is decorated with white domed beads and even more rhinestones! BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE This next headband is a MUST-HAVE for Bluey fans ©Disney The Bluey Plush Ear Headband is made for adults and embraces all things plush. Now you can celebrate Bluey alongside your kiddos with this accessory that’s designed to look like the titular character and even features a Disney Parks print and Bluey logo along the side. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Bingo gets in on the fun! ©Disney Complete the set with the Bingo Plush Ear Headband! Designed to look like Bluey’s younger sister, Bingo, this plush headband also includes that Disney Parks and Bluey logo print! BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Fans of the Haunted Mansion need to hurry over to the Disney Store for this next headband ©Disney You can now grab the Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Ear Headband! This adult headband is part of the Disney Haunted Mansion Ghost Host Collection and features the Haunted Mansion’s flocked wallpaper pattern that can be spotted on the ride at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom on padded satin ears. It also comes with a negative image bow to match. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE This headband is a new take on a classic look ©Disney Finally, the Minnie Mouse Ear Headband with Bow provides a different take on the classic look! This plush headband features black velvety ears and Minnie’s signature satin bow in pink with big, printed polka dots. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Which new headband is your favorite? Let us know in the comments and continue to follow us here at DFB for more great Disney finds! View the full article

Believe it or not, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is HERE! The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival If you’re planning to head to Walt Disney World’s MEGA-POPULAR annual event, you’ll want to head over to Amazon to stock up on festival essentials! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. SHOP FOOD & WINE ESSENTIALS HERE Let’s Begin with Our Go-To OWALA Water Bottle Owala FreeSip If you’re spending a full day at the Food & Wine festival, you NEED to stay hydrated. And no, beers, wines, and cocktails from the various food booths don’t count as staying hydrated by themselves. Available in many colorways, including several Disney Princess-related designs, the bottle is made from an insulated stainless-steel body and features a FreeSip spout designed for either sipping upright through the built-in straw or tilting back to swig from the spout opening. The bottle also features a protective push-to-open lid that keeps the spout clean, a convenient carry loop that doubles as a lock, and double-wall insulation that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, a wide opening for cleaning and adding ice, and a cup holder-friendly base. SHOP HERE These Collapsible Containers are Ideal for Leftovers ©Amazon If your eyes are a bit bigger than your stomach and you end up picking up too many treats, you can load up any leftovers in these easily portable containers to save for later in the day or back in your hotel room. Plus, their collapsible nature makes them easy to pack for the trip home. SHOP HERE Bring Your Own Reusable Utensils Reusable Travel Utensils Set A set of reusable utensils can definitely be a huge help when going through the park, trying each booth’s various offerings. Each set includes 4 pieces of cutlery made of a wheat straw material, each cast in a different color. SHOP HERE Speaking of Ease, there’s this PATIKIL Tray ©Amazon These portable trays are essential to easily navigating EPCOT’s premier festival, especially during busier times of the day when a table may not be easy to come by. SHOP HERE Keep Your Phone Powered with a FuelRod MAX10 FuelRod MAX10 Whether you’re snapping pics of all your meals or keeping track of your “Must Try” list, a powered phone is imperative to a successful Food & Wine Festival. The latest iteration of the FuelRod – the MAX10 – comes fully charged, complete with adapters and cables for just about every notable smart device, and is rechargeable via USB-C. As always, the battery can be easily swapped for a fresh, fully charged unit at any FuelRod Kiosk nationwide. SHOP HERE Your Hands Will Thank You for Using this Hand Sanitizer ©Amazon A collaboration between Disney & Touchland, this set features Vanilla Blossom hydrating hand sanitizer in a timeless Disney’s Minnie Mouse holder, complete with a metal keyring that easily attaches to your keys, belt loop, or handbag, keeping your hand mist always within reach. It’ll keep your hands clean after any and all sticky festival meals. SHOP HERE Protect Yourself from the Sun with Supergoop ©Amazon Sunscreen is essential to a Walt Disney World vacation, and a trip to the Food & Wine Festival is no exception. One of our favorite options is Supergoop! This SPF 50 lightweight & hydrating broad-spectrum sunscreen is designed specifically for active days, which walking through EPCOT certainly qualifies for. SHOP HERE These Stylish Shades are a Must ©Amazon Speaking of sun protection, sunglasses are also a must. And what better pair than these tri-lens Mickey Mouse glasses? SHOP HERE Stay Cool with this JISULIFE Fan The JISULIFE Fan This USB-powered fan is actually 3 products in one, as it also functions as a flashlight and an emergency power bank. It’s also foldable, making it easily portable to carry everywhere, including theme parks. It’s essential for the Food & Wine Festival, and cheaper than the counterparts sold within the parks. This fan truly has it all as far as we’re concerned. It’s multifunctional, rechargeable, and doubles as a flashlight and device charger. Plus, it’s very compact, especially compared to larger and bulkier models that are tough to carry around. This one folds nicely to take up as little space in your bag as possible. Anyone who’s not used to the Florida humidity should especially consider it. SHOP HERE Keep Any Leftovers Cool with this PackIt Freezable SnackBox ©Amazon This small cooler features PackIt’s ECOFREEZE Technology with freezable gel built into the walls, turning this insulated bag into a mini freezable cooler bag that keeps snacks and drinks cool for hours without the need for ice packs. SHOP HERE Heading to the Food & Wine Festival? Make sure to gear up with these essentials, and stay tuned to DFB each week for more Amazon finds. SHOP FOOD & WINE ESSENTIALS HERE View the full article

Disney is TEASING us with a new mystery. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland If you’re a Disney Parks history buff, you’re likely familiar with the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.). But if you’re not, allow me to educate you. This “secret” society has ties to many Disney attractions around the world. Its members include many fictional characters from the backstories of Disney rides, and as new rides and characters are added, the backstory of the S.E.A. grows. And now, it looks like Disney is planning a big reveal! Here’s my interpretation of this first clue — the description given in the riddle is clearly Main Street, U.S.A., and it seems to lead you straight to the cinema. Outside the cinema is the ticket-taker, named Tilly (wave to Tilly, everyone!). The end of the riddle asks what she’s drinking, which is tea. The first letter to know is ‘T.’ Tilly the ticket taker Each clue will reveal a new letter, and those letters will need to be unscrambled to reveal the name of the villain who took the artifact. So far, we know from this riddle that the villain is an S.E.A. reject. Though it’s not confirmed by Disney, it’s possible that these clues could tie into a new project for Disneyland…ya know, since they’re using Disneyland as the background of the scavenger hunt? Disneyland Main Street We’ll be on the lookout for more clues and we’ll let you know what we discover. This is a fun way for Disney fans to learn about the next news, and we’re excited to uncover each answer as we go! Learn More About Disney’s Secret Society From This Older Post of Ours! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you trying out this scavenger hunt? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

This Disney World hotel stands out for its restaurant offerings, so we decided to test it out for you! The Fountain Spread There’s a specific kind of stress that comes with planning meals at Disney World. Breakfast has to be fast enough that it doesn’t eat into rope drop. Lunch has to fit wherever you happen to be standing when your stomach starts making decisions for you. And dinner? Dinner needs to feel like an event, or at least like you didn’t just shove down a hot dog. So we did something a little different. Instead of bouncing between resorts trying to piece together the “perfect” day of eating, we stayed in one place: Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. And it turns out, this hotel has breakfast, lunch, and dinner completely figured out. We tested a restaurant for each meal, and every single one delivered in its own way.Here’s exactly what we ordered, and why this resort might be the most underrated all-day dining destination on Disney property. Swan & Dolphin Breakfast: Java at Swan Mornings at Disney World are chaotic enough without adding a long breakfast wait into the mix, which is exactly why Java at Swan works so well. It’s a walk-up, grab-and-go counter, but it punches way above its weight for what is essentially a hotel pit stop. Beyond the food and coffee menu, the fridge case is stocked with bottled and canned wine, beer, soda, sports drinks, and water, and there’s even a small selection of basic medications like Advil and Benadryl tucked in for guests who need it. The line moves fast, and the staff keeps things friendly and efficient, which is exactly the energy you want before a day in the parks. Java at Swan We started with the C3 Dark Roast Coffee and Collagen for $6.50, and honestly, it was a pleasant surprise. It’s smooth with none of that burnt, bitter aftertaste dark roast coffee can sometimes have, and there’s a full customization station with syrup options, milk choices (including oat and almond), sugar, and creamers so you can make it exactly how you like it. C3 coffee from Java at Swan Next up was The Standard for $12.00, a breakfast sandwich that doesn’t exactly have the most exciting name on the menu but delivers anyway. It comes on a soft, buttery croissant roll with fresh-tasting bacon and egg. The egg has that familiar, rounded fast-food-style patty, and the bacon leans soft rather than crispy, so crunchy bacon purists should know what they’re getting into. The real star is the pepper jack cheese, which adds a small but noticeable kick that keeps the sandwich from feeling forgettable. Inside of The Standard from Java at Swan And of course, we had to try the Mickey Waffles for $7.50. Dusted in cinnamon powdered sugar and served with maple syrup, they have that little bit of extra magic that makes them feel more special than a standard waffle. They ran a touch dry even with syrup, so don’t be shy about asking for extra, and they’re better enjoyed at a table rather than on the move. But scoring Mickey Waffles from a walk-up window is a novelty worth the minor logistics. Mickey Waffles from Java at Swan The verdict: Java at Swan is a convenient, well-stocked breakfast option that overdelivers for a resort walk-up spot. The coffee alone is worth a repeat visit, and the food menu backs it up. Read Our Full Java Review Here! Java Lunch: The Fountain at the Dolphin If Beaches & Cream is the reservation everyone fights over, The Fountain at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is the laid-back alternative that deserves way more attention than it gets. It’s a casual diner-style spot serving burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, tots, and a serious lineup of ice cream, shakes, malts, and floats. It has that same comfort-food-meets-soda-fountain energy that makes Beaches & Cream so beloved, minus the reservation gymnastics, and it’s a short walk or Friendship boat ride from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, the BoardWalk, Yacht Club, and Beach Club. The Fountain The menu covers a lot of ground. There’s a Fountain Smash Burger made with certified Angus beef, griddled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a locally baked bun, plus a 12-inch hot dog called The “Footer,” a Reuben, a crispy fried chicken sandwich, a flounder sandwich, a grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, and a Hot Italian Beef Sandwich. Sides include fries, tots, onion rings, tomato soup, chili, and coleslaw, and for anyone trying to keep things lighter, there’s a Little Gem Caesar, a Buffalo Chicken Wedge, and a Sustainable Salmon & Kimchi salad. For our appetizer we decided to grab the Pretzel and Cheese Dip for $14 which was MASSIVE! We loved that it was crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside, and it was perfectly salted. Pretzel with Cheese Dip Our first main course of the night was the Burnt Ends & Pimento Melt for $20, and just like everything else we’d had so far, it was tasty! While burnt ends are traditionally beef brisket, this sandwich was made with turkey “burnt ends”. The pickled red onion added a bit of a sweet flavor, which we didn’t mind. Burnt Ends and Pimento Melt Our second entree was actually our favorite choice out of them both — the Fountain Smash Burger for $21! The cheese was amazingly melted here and the bun was nice and soft while also tasting like a true smash burger — the patty tasted hand-pressed and fresh, not like a pre-shaped patty just thrown onto the stovetop. The veggies were delicious on here as well, but what really sold the burger overall was the patty and the way the cheese was entirely melted over it. AMAZING But the real draw here is the milkshake menu, which does not play around. We decided to go for the Banana Pudding Milkshake for $15 and it was incredible! The banana pudding was so cute, and we loved the chunks of banana and vanilla wafer pieces at the very top of the shake. The base itself was so smooth and creamy, and while we did taste a little bit of artificial banana flavor here, but it wasn’t too strong at all. Banana Pudding Milkshake The verdict: If you want a more laid-back table service meal that won’t be a massive struggle to get a reservation for, this spot is for you. It’s a genuinely great lunch in its own right, with a burger-and-shake combo that holds its own and a location that makes it easy to fold into an EPCOT or Hollywood Studios day. Read Our Full Review Here of The Fountain! The Fountain Dinner: Kimonos For dinner, we went to Kimonos, a sushi bar and lounge at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts that feels less like hotel dining and more like a trendy night out. The atmosphere is lively and modern, with a sleek dining room, an open sushi bar where you can watch your order being prepared, warm lighting, and traditional kimono dresses displayed throughout the space. As the night goes on, it often shifts into a buzzing lounge scene with live music, DJ sets, and even karaoke, making it a solid pick for a night that stretches past typical theme park hours. Kimonos The menu blends traditional Japanese staples with creative twists, including signature rolls like the Dragon Roll, Lollipop Roll, and Kimonos Roll, alongside nigiri, sashimi, tempura, gyoza, seared tuna, and wagyu beef skewers, plus soups, salads, small plates, and specialty cocktails. We started with the Raspberry Sake Sangria for $16, made with sake, Kenwood Merlot, pomegranate, raspberry, and triple sec. It opens with a bright, fruity sangria flavor before finishing with a distinct sake edge, landing somewhere between a wine-based sangria and a sake cocktail. Raspberry Sake Sangria To eat, the Miso Soup for $8 was a genuine standout, with a comforting, savory broth that felt balanced rather than overly earthy, and it held up well even as it cooled. The Wagyu Beef Skewers for $21, served with clamshell mushrooms, scallions, and a miso-mustard sauce, were one of the best bites of the meal: tender, juicy beef paired with a sauce that had a creamy, aioli-like start and a sharp mustard finish. The portion runs a little small for the price, but the quality justifies it. Just look how perfect they are The Dragon Roll for $21, made with crispy giant shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, and eel sauce, may be some of the best sushi on all of Disney property. It’s creamy, beautifully presented, and easy to eat even for guests who don’t usually order sushi, with the only minor knock being the texture of the shrimp tails. Dragon Roll at Kimonos For dessert, the newer White Chocolate Mousse Sphere for $14 was a highlight: a ginger-lime chiffon cake wrapped around a mango and pineapple compote, encased in sesame seed mousse and white chocolate, and finished with toasted sesame seeds and a mango-pineapple sauce. It’s light enough to work as a palate cleanser even after a filling meal. The table was also treated to complimentary Mochi for $6 in vanilla and chocolate, a sweet, chewy send-off to end the night. White Chocolate Mousse Sphere Kimonos does run on the pricier side, the menu leans niche if you’re dining with picky eaters, and it’s a bit removed from in-park dining, so it takes some planning. But for a memorable, elevated dinner that still feels approachable, it delivers. The verdict: Kimonos might be the most underrated dinner spot on Disney property, especially for sushi lovers who’ve been settling for theme park quick-service rolls. Read Our Latest Kimonos Dining Review Here! The Swan and Dolphin Resorts You don’t need to hop resorts or fight for reservations across Disney World to eat well from morning to night. Sometimes the best dining plan is just staying put. There are great restaurants to choose from at the Swan and Dolphin Resort. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining reviews, news, and more! The Real Reason People Are Booking Dinner at These 6 Disney World Hotel Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. 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Graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow. Three ingredients that make potentially the greatest summer treat – the s’more! We’re looking at a few delicious ways Walt Disney World s’mores put a creative spin on the classic treat. S’mores are like good stories, they’re best when shared. The Ganachery at Disney Springs For a decade guests have been visiting the The Ganachery at Disney Springs. The shop has been serving handcrafted artisanal s’mores made to order right before your eyes. After placing an order, you can watch as cast members toast a marshmallow to golden perfection, no campfire required. A graham cracker layered with caramel provides the perfect foundation. The toasted marshmallow is then added, followed by one of the shop’s signature in-house chocolates, which is melted to perfection and finished with a pinch of sea salt. Once pressed together, the s’more receives its final Disney touch: a powdered sugar Mickey Mouse dusted on top, creating a memorable finish that is distinctly Disney. Helping bring these sweet creations to life is Disney cast member, Tyler, an experienced chocolatier and Assistant Sous Chef whose passion for confectionery and guest experiences shines through in every detail. For Tyler, one of the most rewarding parts of his role is connecting directly with guests. “I like interacting with our guests and seeing how excited they are to come into a little chocolate shop like The Ganachery,” Tyler said. “I love showing and telling them what we have that is unique to our shop. They pull out their cameras, have big smiles on their faces, and can’t wait to taste it.” Tyler began his Disney culinary journey in the Disney College Program, working at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios before transitioning to the more intimate setting of The Ganachery. Today, he is part of the team crafting mouthwatering chocolates and treats that delight guests visiting Walt Disney World. According to Tyler, the guest experience is made even more special by the shop’s open window concept. “Something that makes us at The Ganachery different is that we have a big open window, and guests are able to see all our processes,” Tyler explained. “From opening to close, guests can see us scaling different recipes, batching different ganache, the decorating process, or selecting chocolates at our front counter.” That blend of craftsmanship is part of what makes Disney’s culinary offerings stand out. Across Walt Disney World, chefs and culinary cast members continually find new ways to reimagine classic favorites, delivering flavors that feel both nostalgic and unexpected. If you want your s’more to feel like fall, don’t miss The Ganachery’s all new Pumpkin Spice S’more, one of many delicious food and beverage offerings guests can enjoy over the next few months. S’mores at Disney World But The Ganachery is not the only place guests can indulge in a creative take on the classic campfire favorite. At Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, the S’mores Croissant combines flaky, buttery layers with rich Nutella chocolate and marshmallow for an incredible twist on the beloved treat. Who said a s’more can’t be in liquid form? At EPCOT, take your taste buds on a flight with the S’morin’ Across America Milk Shake at Sunshine Seasons. Inspired by the ride just steps away, this over-the-top treat is a s’mores milk shake topped with toasted marshmallow, a chocolate bar, graham cracker, and even a Soarin’ hang glider garnish. And if you prefer your campfire classics with a fun twist, head over to Regal Eagle Smokehouse for the S’mores Bar, a decadent combination of fudge brownie, dark chocolate, toasted meringue, and smoked graham cracker that’s sure to have you asking for s’more. And as summer begins to give way to fall, nostalgic flavors of s’mores are getting a spooky twist. At Magic Kingdom’s Columbia Harbour House guests can enjoy the S’mores Cup, featuring layers of graham cracker pieces, chocolate ganache, popping chocolate candies, milk chocolate panna cotta, and marshmallow cream. Even ghosts might enjoy this treat and so many others! So, whether you’re craving a s’more or simply looking for your next sweet treat, there’s no better time to discover how Disney World is turning a timeless favorite into something truly special. Who knows, you may just find yourself coming back for s’more! Walt Disney World Resort Disney Eats: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide 2026 Walt Disney World Resort Jock Lindsey’s Halloween-themed Hangar Bar Returns with New Menu Items Walt Disney World Resort Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Halloween at Disney Springs 2026 The post Celebrate S’mores with These Unique Walt Disney World Treats appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. We often talk about the best (and worst) places to grab lunch or dinner, but we can’t forget about breakfast! Swan Reserve We recently stopped by Grounds at The Swan Reserve to check out the breakfast menu, and now we are bringing you our FULL REVIEW to see if it’s worth a visit at the start of your day. So let’s dive in! Atmosphere This spot is a small coffee shop located at the most recent addition to the Swan & Dolphin resorts, The Swan Reserve. This spot has food, coffee, and drinks at a traditional coffee shop counter. Grounds at Swan Reserve There is also a spot for grab-and-go options, and bottled drinks are available all day long. Grab and Go! There is a small sitting area inside, but also lots of seats on an outdoor patio by the pool and all throughout the rest of the lobby! Sitting area! Now, let’s dive into the menu! Menu The breakfast menu includes a variety of breakfast sandwiches, waffles, egg bites, and other classic breakfast options. Menu! There is also a variety of Espresso and Coffees (served both hot and iced) in addition to several specialty drinks, including shaken iced teas and smoothies. Drink menus! And now, on to the main event — the food! Drinks To drink, we picked up the Iced Caramel Latte for $8. This was a traditional iced latte with caramel syrup, and it was quite delicious! Iced Caramel Latte The coffee flavor was prominent without being too bitter, and the syrup added a lovely amount of sweetness that was not overpowering or sickly. There was also the perfect amount of milk, really making this an exceptionally well-balanced latte. Iced Caramel Latte Eats First up, we grabbed the Popeye for $8.75. This is made with Egg White, Spinach, Flax, low-fat feta cheese, Olive Oil Harissa Spread on a Whole Wheat Wrap. Popeye It’s safe to say we understand the name of this breakfast sandwich because the spinach flavor was extremely strong! So, if you love spinach, you’ll probably really enjoy this, but we did find it a little overwhelming. The eggs were cooked well, and the wrap was really easy to pull apart, without feeling flimsy. Popeye We were hoping that the harissa flavor would be more prominent to balance everything and add a bit of spice, but that was not the case. Overall, this was a good sandwich, and if you can get behind all the spinach, it would be a great way to give you energy for your day. SO much spinach We also grabbed the Mickey Waffles for $7.50. These are classic waffles that come with Cinnamon Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup. Overall, these were three basic Mickey Waffles. Mickey Waffles Unfortunately, there was nothing unique about these waffles. They do come with cinnamon powdered sugar that we were excited about, but the cinnamon flavor did not come through. These are a great option for a breakfast on the go and something quick to start your day, but nothing special. Mickey Waffles Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You are staying at the Swan Reserve. If you are staying at this resort, this is a solid option for grabbing a good breakfast that will fuel you for your day in Disney. You need something quick. If you are looking to grab a super quick breakfast or even eat on the go, then this is an amazing option to grab some breakfast without taking up too much time in your morning rush. You want a great coffee. We were most impressed by the latte we tried, so if you love coffee and need some caffeine to start your day, then this would be the place to go if you’re staying at the Swan Reserve. You should skip this Disney World spot if… You are not staying at the Swan Reserve. While this spot was good, it was nothing exceptional, and we would not recommend making a special trip over to the Swan Reserve just to eat breakfast at Grounds. You want a nice and luxurious breakfast. There are plenty of places around Disney World where you can relax and have a nice sit-down breakfast. So if that is what you’re looking for, we would suggest eating somewhere else. Overall This is a solid place to grab coffee and a bite to eat if you are staying at the Swan Reserve, but nothing we would recommend going out of your way to try on your next Disney World vacation. Everything we got at Grounds! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Every Disney World Change I’m Not Prepared For in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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We spend a LOT of time comparing Disney World parks. Magic Kingdom has the classics. Animal Kingdom has the atmosphere. Hollywood Studios has some of the biggest rides. And EPCOT has enough snacks to turn “walking around the park” into an all-day competitive sport. EPCOT After Hours But after attending Disney After Hours at both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, we noticed one thing EPCOT is doing WAY better. It knows how to feel empty. That sounds like a strange compliment for a theme park, but when you’ve paid up to nearly $200 for a special event promising limited crowds and short waits, EMPTY is exactly what you want. And EPCOT After Hours gave us much more of that glorious, where-did-everybody-go feeling than Hollywood Studios did. The After Hours Promise Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed event available on select nights at Disney World. Both the EPCOT and Hollywood Studios versions typically run from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, although ticket holders can enter the park beginning at 7 PM. Once the park closes to the general public, event guests get three hours of access to select rides plus included popcorn, ice cream novelties, and bottled drinks. EPCOT After Hours Event At EPCOT, the attraction lineup currently includes heavy hitters like: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Test Track Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Frozen Ever After Soarin’ Living with the Land Spaceship Earth Mission: SPACE Gran Fiesta Tour The Seas with Nemo & Friends Hollywood Studios has its own formidable lineup with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania!, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and more. So, Hollywood Studios certainly isn’t losing because its ride lineup is weak. Quite the opposite — that’s part of its problem. Hollywood Studios Gets Bottlenecked Hollywood Studios has a concentrated collection of extremely popular rides. Normally, that’s a selling point. During After Hours, it can work against the park. When our team attended Hollywood Studios After Hours, we noticed wait times shoot up around 7 PM when After Hours guests began arriving while regular daytime guests were still inside the park. Slinky Dog Dash That’s an important distinction with these events. You can enter at 7 PM. Disney does not magically whisk every daytime guest through a trap door at 7:01. For a while, you’re mixing two crowds together. Hollywood Studios is also relatively compact, with much of the crowd funneling into Toy Story Land, Galaxy’s Edge, Sunset Boulevard, and the central Hollywood Boulevard area. Even when attendance is limited, you can still SEE everybody. EPCOT Has Room to Breathe During our EPCOT After Hours visit, we noticed almost immediately that the park seemed to handle the influx of event guests better. Around 7:49 PM, most attraction waits were still pretty reasonable, despite the After Hours crowd beginning to arrive. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure eventually hit 50 minutes, but most of the park wasn’t seeing the same broad spike we’d noticed at Hollywood Studios. EPCOT After Hours We should put an asterisk here. It was raining that night, so some people were likely hiding indoors and waiting for the weather to improve. But once the event actually got underway, that explanation stopped carrying much weight. EPCOT After Hours EPCOT became EMPTY. Not “Disney empty,” where somebody posts a suspiciously well-timed photo of an empty sidewalk while 900 people stand six feet outside the frame. Actually empty. The Wait Times Got Ridiculous By 10:35 PM, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was posted at just 5 minutes, and Soarin’ had no wait around 11:18 PM. Our reporter noted that guests riding Living with the Land would likely get their own boat. A PRIVATE Living with the Land boat? That is basically a yacht charter as far as we’re concerned. Living with the Land is attraction royalty and shall be treated accordingly. EPCOT After Hours At 12:21 AM, with only minutes remaining in the event, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was posted at 30 minutes and Test Track at 15 minutes. Everything else was sitting at 5 minutes. There was even a last-minute migration toward Spaceship Earth around 12:29 AM as guests tried to squeeze in one final ride before closing. EPCOT After Hours THAT is what we want from After Hours. You aren’t spending half of your three-hour event calculating whether a 35-minute line is worth sacrificing another ride. You’re just… riding things. And It FEELS Empty The wait times only tell part of the story. Our reporters kept mentioning how deserted different parts of EPCOT felt. The area near The Seas was described as a “ghost town.” Journey of Water was empty. World Showcase began clearing rapidly as restaurants and shops closed. One reporter summed up the difference perfectly: EPCOT’s larger footprint and spread-out attractions made the event feel much less attended than Hollywood Studios. That’s the secret. EPCOT After Hours EPCOT is enormous, which can be mildly infuriating at 2 PM when you’re walking from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. During After Hours, that enormous footprint becomes an asset. People disappear into it. You can walk through entire sections without navigating stroller traffic, tour groups, or somebody stopping directly in front of you to conduct a six-person family meeting. The park finally has breathing room. EPCOT Gives You More Atmosphere, Too! Here’s where EPCOT surprised us. There was actually a decent amount happening besides rides. Mariachi Cobre performed in Mexico. There was additional live music in Canada. A DJ played near CommuniCore Hall. Mickey was meeting near the Walt Disney statue, while Minnie was greeting guests in France. EPCOT After Hours We also found several PhotoPass photographers, and because crowds were low, photographers seemed able to spend a little extra time getting different shots. EPCOT After Hours There were even special props, including a Tinker Bell lantern near the tea garden and another light-up prop near Creations Shop. Hollywood Studios does offer nighttime entertainment during After Hours, including Disney Movie Magic and Wonderful World of Animation, plus roaming characters. But during our visits, EPCOT simply felt like there was more happening throughout the park. Our reporter’s review at the time was pretty decisive: “superior to offerings at DHS.” EPCOT After Hours And then there’s the maple popcorn… We Need to Discuss the Maple Popcorn Yes, standard After Hours snacks include popcorn. But the complimentary popcorn being handed out in Canada during our visit was MAPLE POPCORN. EPCOT, you beautiful show-off. EPCOT After Hours That doesn’t single-handedly justify the price of an After Hours ticket. We have SOME financial standards. But it doesn’t hurt. Unfortunately, this brings us to EPCOT After Hours’ biggest weakness. Eat Before 9:30 PM If your brilliant plan was to buy an EPCOT After Hours ticket and spend three hours eating and drinking your way around World Showcase, abort mission. This is not that event. A LOT of World Showcase closes once regular park hours end. EPCOT After Hours During our visit, Italy and Germany were completely closed. Refreshment Outpost and much of China were closed. La Cava del Tequila wasn’t operating. France had virtually nothing open besides Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. EPCOT After Hours Disney even closed the World Showcase pathway between Norway and France, meaning guests couldn’t simply continue around the lagoon. That made traveling between Frozen Ever After and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure a much bigger hike. EPCOT After Hours And our reporters repeatedly noticed that complimentary snack locations felt pretty far apart once they got deep into World Showcase. There were a few exceptions. Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe was open when we checked, as were Rose & Crown Pub and Yorkshire County Fish Shop later in the evening. EPCOT After Hours But we would NOT use valuable After Hours time for a culinary crawl. Instead, use that 7 PM admission. Arrive early, eat dinner, visit festival booths if they’re operating, explore World Showcase, and catch Luminous, The Symphony of Us if it’s showing. Then, when 9:30 PM rolls around, change gears. It’s ride time. Hollywood Studios Still Wins for Some People This isn’t us declaring EPCOT the undisputed After Hours champion for every person on Earth. Hollywood Studios makes a very strong argument if your entire objective is riding blockbuster attractions. Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run make for one serious three-hour ride marathon. And Hollywood Studios is smaller. You aren’t hoofing it halfway around World Showcase every time your priorities change. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster If you want maximum thrill rides with minimal walking, Hollywood Studios could easily be your winner. But if the reason you’re paying extra for After Hours is that you want to experience Disney World without feeling surrounded by Disney World crowds? We’re picking EPCOT. EPCOT Understands the Assignment Disney After Hours tickets aren’t cheap. EPCOT tickets in 2026 range from $155 to $179 before tax, while Hollywood Studios tickets range from $155 to $189 depending on the date. At those prices, “slightly less crowded than normal” isn’t terribly exciting. We want empty walkways. We want five-minute waits. We want a private boat on Living with the Land and enough open pavement around The Seas to briefly wonder whether the park forgot you were still there. EPCOT at night EPCOT delivered that. Its massive footprint, usually responsible for thousands upon thousands of vacation steps, suddenly becomes its greatest advantage. Limited attendance gets diluted across a huge park, and the result feels genuinely exclusive in a way Hollywood Studios didn’t during our back-to-back experiences. Heya Mickey! Hollywood Studios has incredible rides. EPCOT has space. And at an event specifically designed to sell you fewer crowds, that space might be the most valuable attraction in the park. Keep following DFB for more reviews, tips, and updates from Disney World. These Snacks Could Be the BEST Perk of This Disney World After Hours Event Read More About Disney After Hours Events I Tried After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and There Are Two Things I’d Do Differently Next TimeHURRY! Our Favorite Way to Skip the Lines in Disney World Is Selling OutCONFIRMED: Disney World’s Best Hotel Perk Is Returning on These 9 August DaysThe One EPCOT Trick That Will Always Get You on More Rides10 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in August Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. 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It’s back to school season, so are you thinking what I’m thinking? Back to dreaming of another vacation! There are oceans of exciting trips on the horizon with Disney Cruise Line. Today, we’re getting a first look at Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 itineraries, which include a big (apple) return, brand-new ports of call, and sailings to beloved favorite destinations in The Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mexico. Early bookings open for select Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members on August 31, with general bookings opening on September 8 on disneycruise.com.  Make a Wish in the City that Never Sleeps   I’ll “start spreading the news” now, Disney Cruise Line is headed back to New York City! The Disney Wish will arrive in New York in late September 2027 after the ship’s inaugural season in Europe. For seven special voyages, the Disney Wish will set sail on four- to seven-night sailings to beautiful destinations, bringing you from “the city that never sleeps” to the vacation of your dreams.  You’ll have the chance to wave goodbye to the big city and say hello to the pink sand beaches of Bermuda on five sailings from New York. Three of these cruises will extend the visit for an extra day to give your family more time to experience Bermuda’s rich culture and stunning scenery. Where are all our fans of the fall season? Just in time for the brilliant colors of the autumn leaves, Disney Cruise Line will sail from New York to New England and Canada’s Atlantic coast for the first time in nearly four years. These charming coastlines create the perfect seasonal photo backdrop, complete with Disney Cruise Line’s iconic red funnels. More to Explore in Puerto Rico and Panama  There will be more opportunities to sail from the historic coasts of San Juan onboard the Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, sending you on five- to seven-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean sailings dotted with tropical island escapes. The Disney Magic will make two repositioning cruises through the legendary Panama Canal in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028. These 14-night cruises will each make a maiden call, with the eastbound sailing stopping in the vibrant Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama, and the westbound sailing stopping in Colon, Panama, the Caribbean gateway to the canal. Repositioning sailings are the perfect way to enjoy more time onboard with Disney entertainment, unforgettable dining experiences, and fun in the sun on the upper decks, all while visiting thrilling new destinations. Create Memories Sailing from Sunny Florida  It’s your destiny to sail from Florida! For the first time, the Disney Destiny will home port in Port Canaveral in Fall 2027, setting sail on three- to-seven-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. The Disney Destiny will open the season in Fort Lauderdale, continuing three- to five-night Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises filled with heroes-and-villains-inspired onboard dining and entertainment for your whole family.  Following the New York City and San Juan sailings, the Disney Wish will return to Port Canaveral for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises that include stops at Disney’s island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.  The Disney Treasure will continue seven-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, plus two special voyages—one eight-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean, and one six-night Bahamian sailing with two stops at Disney Cruise Line’s private island destination, Disney Castaway Cay, for double the Disney magic. The Disney Dream will also sail from Port Canaveral on three- and four-night sailings to The Bahamas before repositioning to Fort Lauderdale in November 2027 for three- to five-night Bahamian sailings. One six-night sailing will make two stops at Disney Castaway Cay for even more time to enjoy the beautiful beaches, family play areas and surprise underwater Disney treasures. The Disney Fantasy will set sail from Port Canaveral from September through November 2027 on four- and five-night sailings to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean, and Fort Lauderdale for four- to seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. From Fort Lauderdale, the Disney Fantasy will also sail to Bermuda for the first time with an eight-night cruise visiting both Disney Bahamian island destinations. Dreamy Escapes from California and Texas  Disney Cruise Line will double the magic with two ships sailing from San Diego through early November 2027, with both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder beginning the season in California with three- to seven-night Baja and Mexican Riviera sailings. The Disney Wonder will continue the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 seasons in San Diego with three- to-seven-night cruises, including stops at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Catalina Island, California.  After its Eastbound Panama Canal sailing, the Disney Magic will return to Texas and spend the season taking families on four- to-seven-night cruises from Galveston. Select seven-night Bahamian itineraries from Galveston will include stops at both Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and Disney Castaway Cay for even more ways to experience Disney out of the Lone Star State.  Disney Adventure Continues Magical Sailings in Southeast Asia  The Disney Adventure will continue sailing from Singapore with new three- and four-night itineraries from September to December 2027, offering magical Disney experiences at sea, complete with Broadway-style entertainment and Disney Cruise Line’s renowned guest service. Adding to the excitement, select sailings from December 31, 2026, through May 2027 will feature a new port of call: Langkawi, Malaysia. In addition to the exciting offerings onboard, guests will have the opportunity to explore Langkawi’s lush rainforests and scenic coastline ashore.  Experience Seasonal Disney Magic on Holiday Cruises Holiday traditions feel extra festive at sea, so start daydreaming of your seasonal favorites before they return in Fall 2027 on select ships. Halloween on the High Seas sailings will begin in September 2027, bringing frightful fun from ship to shore with Disney characters in their spooky best, special entertainment, deck parties, and even trick-or-treating at sea. Very Merrytime sailings will return to Disney Cruise Line in November and December 2027, as decks and halls fill with merry decorations and families come together to experience the magic of the season, complete with a tree lighting, special deck parties, seasonal treat offerings, and visits from Santa Claus himself. After booking your next sailing, you can look forward to enjoying the simplicity that defines a Disney Cruise Line vacation. With dining, entertainment, youth clubs, and so much more included in your fare, your family will focus on making memories and having fun as soon as you step foot onboard. To explore the complete Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 itineraries, head on over to disneycruise.com or call your travel agent.  Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Shares First Look at New Class of Ships Disney Cruise Line Disney Believe Updates: New Disney Cruise Ship Sailing in Late 2027 Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line’s Very Merrytime Cruises: The Most Magical Holiday at Sea The post Disney Cruise Line Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Itineraries with Disney Wish Headed to New York appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article