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October has arrived, which means it’s time to head to Disney Springs for new treats at Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gideon’s Bakehouse Every month, Gideon’s drops a new menu, and they have finally released their October menu. While the popular bakehouse is bringing back a ton of items, something BRAND-NEW just dropped this weekend, and it’s only here for a limited time. For 10 years, Gideon’s Bakehouse has celebrated October with a unique dessert every weekend! They’ve said that their kitchen rule is that it has to be something that they’ve never done before. That means once this October wraps up, Gideon’s will have made 40 unique desserts. Gideon’s Bakehouse The bakehouse just dropped the first new dessert of October, and it’s the Graveyard Mousse Mounds! Gideon’s claims that the “hauntingly delicious treats put a playful, spooky spin on the classic kids’ dirt cup.” The treat is “silky Chocolate Crèmeux and Oreo Crumble layered over a moist Chocolate Cake base, then buried under more Oreo Crumbs, mini Sour Gummy Worms, and a Chocolate Tombstone.” Now that’s a mouthful…literally! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse You’re going to need to RUN to Disney Springs, because the unique treat is only available on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th. That’s it; you only get the two days this weekend to try it. The dessert is also available while supplies last, and limited to two per person. After that, they won’t be back ever again. Gideon’s Bakehouse Some treats you can get at Gideon’s during October include: Frankenstein Lives! — a cookie that “stitches” together various chocolates, Double Stuf Oreos, and M&M’s to “resurrect” one of the most popular Limited Edition Cookies of the year.⁣ Bride of Frankenstein Returns! — designed in the same mold as Frank but features white chocolate, Golden Oreos, and M&M’s. Frankenstein Cake Slices! — cake versions of Frankenstein on Wednesdays and Saturdays Bride of Frankenstein — cake versions of Bride of Frankenstein on Sundays and Thursdays. Cookies & Cream Nitro Cold Brew Also note that the transaction limit for cookies has been increased to nine instead of eight this month only! Frankenstein Cookie There are also new merchandise drops and new collectible menus on October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. The Three Little Ones Morsels are here, with the first of four October menus dropping now. It’ll be available in line at Disney Springs or with each merch order at gideonsbakehouse.com. The menu you get will match what’s offered on the day of your order. Gideon’s Bakehouse and her big ol’ line Remember, there’s a new dessert that drops EVERY weekend at Gideon’s Bakehouse during October, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! After One Month, This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Is Reopening With A Completely NEW Menu! 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 Will you be heading to Disney Springs to try this new treat? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

We’ve got FOUR new Food & Wine booths, a brand new lounge has debuted on Disney’s BoardWalk, we’ve got a new look at Monstropolis, a classic Magic Kingdom ride has closed, and some sad news from Animal Kingdom…and more! All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our new video: Latest Disney News: NEW BoardWalk Lounge Review, Final Food & Wine Booths & a SECRET EPCOT Drink Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! 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 video do you want to see from DFB next? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Has this ultra-popular Disney World restaurant lost its status as a must-do experience? Stitch at ‘Ohana Breakfast For years, ‘Ohana has been at the top of TONS of people’s Disney World bucket lists as one of the most famous restaurants around the Resort. But has this longtime fan-favorite spot lost its sparkle? We asked you to chime in with your thoughts, and y’all DID NOT hold back! Located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, ‘Ohana has been a tough reservation to snag for years, with two unique dining experiences on offer. It’s especially popular for breakfast, since it features a Character Meal with appearances by Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and other Disney friends (usually Pluto). Pluto Even though dinner at ‘Ohana is NOT a Character Meal, guests still flock there for the great views (including Magic Kingdom fireworks, if you time it right) and the Hawaiian-style all-you-can-eat feast. ‘Ohana dinner skillet But despite its history as a legendary Disney World restaurant, many people — including us — have noticed that ‘Ohana hasn’t necessarily been living up to the hype in recent years. We wanted to hear YOUR thoughts, so we asked our Facebook followers, “Does it still live up to its legendary reputation, or do you think it’s time for Disney to make some changes?” and heard lots of similar feedback based on your recent experiences! One common theme we saw pop up is that many of you still enjoy breakfast at ‘Ohana for the tradition, but dinner has been super disappointing lately. Sandy said, ” We have been having breakfast & dinner at ‘Ohana for 28 years. We still love the breakfast and it is our check out morning tradition to eat there before going to the airport. Dinner though is now a for our family. Our last dinner there was last year, 2025, and the only thing we enjoyed were the sides…” Breakfast at ‘Ohana Another thing several commenters mentioned is that while they have had good meals at ‘Ohana recently, the quality has become super inconsistent, and they no longer trust it to be a dependably good meal. Tonia said, “We have gone multiple times over the years, 2 times in the past few months. The service is always amazing. The food is not as dependable. We go because we love the place and crave the delicious dishes, but the food isn’t always consistent. Our recent visit we went one night and mushy noodles and the texture of the shrimp was hard to stomach. But we ate there again before our trip ended because we had a reservation and the food was good. I can see why the reviews are mixed now… what you get varies day to day.” ‘Ohana Noodles Many people mentioned that even though they used to be big ‘Ohana fans, they just can’t get on board with it lately, like Eric, who said, “It used to be a must for us but food quality has slipped the last few years,” and Jeanne, who said, “Not nearly as good as it used to be. The noodles are still awesome, but everything else is just ok.” ‘Ohana bread pudding On the other hand, some people shared that they were happy with their recent ‘Ohana meals, like Robin, who said, “We still love it! We like the bowls instead of skewers. We love the servers. We love the singer. We love the food. We love the atmosphere. It’s our favorite.” Plant-Based Skillet at Disney World’s ‘Ohana Overall, the consensus among the commenters seemed to be that while they had high hopes for ‘Ohana based on its reputation, they expected more consistency with the quality of the food for the price they paid. Tawni summed that sentiment up well with the comment, “I think everybody loves the thought of it but the quality of food is really needing an upgrade.” Breakfast Skillet at ‘Ohana Just like SO many of you, we also have plenty of incredible memories from ‘Ohana over the years, so we hope the restaurant will turn it around and bring back the consistently great meals that we used to count on! We’ll keep checking in on alllll the restaurants around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! EPCOT Needs More Rides and the Internet Has Some WILD Thoughts 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 Have you eaten at ‘Ohana lately? Tell us about your experience in the comments! View the full article

In the past year, The Walt Disney Company has experienced three different rounds of layoffs, with the most recent taking place just a few days ago. Dana Walden ©Disney While this most recent round of layoffs is the smallest of the three, it still affected hundreds of employees, mostly in HR and tech. Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, recently went on Bloomberg for an interview and discussed the layoffs and what it means for the company. These layoffs are another step in Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s efforts to save money and cut costs across the company. The most recent wave came just a few days after Disney’s Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez that hinted at layoffs coming in the future. In the Bloomberg interview, Walden was asked how “there are still people to fire and how is there still restructuring” when thousands of people have already been fired. In response, Walden said “I would start with we’re not firing people every six months.” ©Disney She continued on, saying that in their industry, it’s essential to reevaluate how you’re structured, just like how their competitors do. When asked how big Disney is as an organization, Walden chose to speak to the Fox teams, which is how she first became involved with Disney. Walden mentioned how, originally, those who came over from Fox ran their own individual businesses, but when that didn’t make sense anymore for the company as the business evolved, they had to “make decisions around centralizing and functioning more as a television business and not a group of silos.” ©The Walt Disney Company Walden then returned to discussing the Disney layoffs, calling them “extremely painful” and saying that they’ve let go of colleagues who she’s worked with nearly her entire career. She continued, saying that she’s “really grateful to Josh [D’Amaro] and Sonja Coleman, our head of HR,” because this last round of layoffs was a voluntary retirement program. This way it “gave a number of our long tenured executive executives agency and the opportunity to make their own decisions around whether the timing was right to leave or to stay, knowing that this evolution, it will never stop.” ©Disney Walden then mentioned how technology has “set their sights on our business, and we must survive and thrive and grow.” Could Walden be talking about the increased use of AI inside the Disney space? There was no guarantee or confirmation, but it is something we have on our minds. We do feel it’s also important to mention that when Walden was asked if there will be more layoffs as part of restructuring each year, Walden replied, “I think in our industry, the answer is yes.” More Recent Disney News The World’s First-Ever Minecraft Hotel Is Opening in 2027NEWS: Flight Prices Could Stay High, Even if Fuel Prices DropThis Fast Food Chain’s Emo Album Is My Entire Personality NowUPDATE: Brightline Files For Bankruptcy Due To $2.26 Billion Debt“Relentless Sabotage” Sacked Disney CEO Bob Chapek Breaks Silence in New Book: “It Pisses Me Off.” We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. New Wave of Layoffs Hits Disney Just Days After Warnings of Restructuring 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 How do you feel about this interview? Tell us in the comments. View the full article

If you’re a Disney adult, then you likely have Disney+ to watch all the new Disney movies. But did you know Disney+ subscribers get exclusive perks just for having a subscription? ©Disney Disney+ just added two brand-new perks that Disney fans are running to grab. You can get free tickets to the world premiere of Disney’s new movie and grab 30% off merch! If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, then you can enter to win a trip to the World Premiere of Disney’s new movie Hexed! The film follows a teen girl named Billie (played by Hailee Steinfeld), who discovers magical abilities that take her from a quiet suburban life into the world of Hexe — a realm of witches. Together with her mother Alice (played by Rashida Jones), the two will investigate the family’s witchy secrets, taking them on an incredible journey. ©Disney This three-day, two-night trip will include tickets to the Hexed premiere in either Los Angeles, California, or New York, New York, plus a two-night hotel stay, round-trip coach airfare, transportation to and from the airport and hotel, and $100 cash to use on the trip! You can enter to win daily until 8:59 AM Pacific Time on October 22nd, 2026. ©Disney And if you’re a sports fan, then Disney+ has a new perk for you, too. Gear up with 30% off EVERYTHING at the ESPN Store website! There’s no minimum purchase, but you can only use it for one order from now until January 25th, 2027. ©Disney And while you’re looking into Disney+ perks, you need to take advantage of this returning perk before it goes away. You can get a complimentary D23 Gold Membership just for being a Disney+ subscriber! This will get you a Digital Gold Member Card, access to D23 Gold Member Events and D23 General Events, D23 Gold Member offers and discounts, and even more sweepstakes to enter to win. Make sure to stack your discounts and sweepstakes by redeeming your complimentary D23 Gold Membership before the deadline on December 31st, 2026! ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney+ perks as they’re released. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney+ news! This NEW Upgrade Just Made Watching Disney+ So Much Better 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 Which new Disney+ perk are you most excited to use? Comment below! View the full article

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2026 has been a BIG year for the Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe! Earlier this year, the Cool KIDS’ Summer promotion brought live entertainment back to the venue for the first time in decades. Now, something NEW is coming to the space! ©Disney On October 4th, the eatery is transforming into a limited-time pop-up experience, complete with a brand-new menu, and you definitely don’t want to miss it! The Diamond Horseshoe’s new pop-up food menu will include: Charcuterie: Cured beef, candied bacon, smoked pork, green chile cheese, smoked cheddar, and pickles Glazed Sticky Ribs with cowboy beans and jalapeño crisps Queso Fundido with Barbecue Burnt Ends with warm tortilla chips Sweet Golden Corn Fritters with cilantro ranch dressing and red chili honey Chipotle Chicken Tostada with queso fresco, lime crema, and pickled cactus salsa Mini Hot Dog Platter: Wrapped in pastry, served with tortilla chips and a side of queso ©Disney And you can pair those menu items with a cocktail: Whinnyin’ Whiskey Lemonade: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Aperol liqueur, strawberry purée, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and basil Cactus Rose Margarita: LALO Blanco Tequila, prickly pear, lime, and agave High Plains Huckleberry: 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka, crème de cassis liqueur, lemon juice, and cranberry Rattler Rum Punch: Bacardí Superior Rum, orange, pineapple, lime, and passion fruit, garnished with a sweet-and-spicy rim Coal’d Fashioned: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, cinnamon syrup, orange bitters, and Angostura bitters Seasonal Cocktail – In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry, and cinnamon ©Disney Reservations for the pop-up are currently available for booking! Of note, we recently spoke to a Cast Member at Liberty Tree Tavern who informed us that they had been trained for the new offering at The Diamond Horseshoe. According to them, there will be no drink minimum and no time limit inside this restaurant, unlike, say, The Beak and Barrel in Adventureland. This means guests will be able to enjoy this sure-to-be-popular new experience at their own pace. The Diamond Horseshoe Even if you can cross the Diamond Horseshoe off for one of the days of your trip, you’ll still need to know about Disney World’s other dining hotspots. Between the reviews, menus, and reservation strategies, it’s a lot to sort through. Our Guide to Disney World Dining pulls it all together so you can stop stressing and focus on the fun without feeling like you’re missing a thing! The Diamond Horseshoe The Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe is reopening on October 4th with a BRAND-NEW menu! Stay tuned to DFB for more on this space! Have You Noticed This Broken Ride at Magic Kingdom? 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 excited for the new Diamond Horseshoe? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

We’re just about a week away from being able to book reservations at Disney World’s new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge. ©Disney The new hotel is set to open on July 1st, 2027, but we’re already getting tons of details from Disney about what to expect from the new hotel. We’ve been following the latest construction updates and sneak peeks closely, and now we’ve gotten more info on one of the new lounges coming to the space, Branch & Bush. After Disney’s latest news drop, we’ve gotta say that dining here can’t come soon enough! A Lounge On The Water First of all, we’d be lying if we said we don’t get excited about Disney World lounges in general. You can find them all around the parks and the hotels, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get excited when there’s a new one on the way. That’s especially true with Branch & Bush, because it’s located right on the water! ©bioreconstruct Disney has said that dining here will offer incredible views of Bay Lake. No matter what time of day it is (more on that in a second), you’ll be able to enjoy looking out over the water. From the concept art, it looks like no matter where you’re sitting, you’ll get a great view of the water. The (Hinted At) Hours While we don’t have official hours for this spot, Disney has indicated that we’ll be able to “enjoy a nightcap” at Branch & Brush, which we’re hoping means this spot will be open decently late. ©bioreconstruct Most lounges in Disney World are open until about 11 PM or 12 AM, with the exception of the new Hurly-Burly lounge on Disney’s BoardWalk that’s open until 1 AM. Since this hotel will be decently far from others and won’t be immediately close to any of the parks (Magic Kingdom will be closest by boat), we’re hoping this hints that the lounge will be open pretty late into the evening. It’s one of our favorite ways to close out a great Disney day. The Decor Not only can we tell from the concept art that this lounge will be stunning, but from the details Disney has released, it seems like we’ll really have a lot to take in. Branch & Brush Concept Art ©Disney The lounge is inspired by the beauty of the changing seasons and will feature “rich colors, natural textures and an enchanting collection of artwork,” according to Disney. What’s really going to be the centerpiece of the space, and what we know will take our breath away, is going to be the color-changing chandelier that will cycle through the four seasons. You’ll be able to see it no matter where you are in the lounge, if the concept art stays true, and we’re so looking forward to seeing this in person in just a few months. Now, concept art can change, and we’ve seen it do so in the past, so keep that in mind! Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art ©Disney Don’t forget that reservations for Lakeshore Lodge open for Disney Vacation Club members starting on October 6th, Disney World Annual Passholders can make reservations beginning October 7th, and all guests can make reservations starting October 8th. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! We Are FREAKING OUT Over This NEW Look at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Hotel 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 planning to book a stay at this hotel? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Amazon Prime Big Deal Day is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some sneaky sales you can take advantage of right now! ©Amazon We found tons of different items that are on sale for the EARLY Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, and Disney Adults are not going to want to miss out on any of them. So, make sure to grab those wallets, because we have some online shopping to do. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We track the biggest and best Disney deals and put them in one place so you don’t have to do any of the work. We will be updating this list leading up to the sale and all throughout the sale. You can see over 100 Disney deals by clicking the button below! SEE OVER 100 disney deals ON AMAZON We’re big fans of this Disney Villains Cookbook — 51% OFF ©Amazon Cast some spells in the kitchen with this Disney Villains Cookbook! This thing is filled with recipes of all sorts of shapes, sizes, and tastes — 50 recipes to be exact. They’re all themed to some of your favorite Disney villains. Try Kronk’s Spinach Puffs, Gaston’s Chicken Drumsticks, Cruella Cookies, and many more. It’s the perfect cookbook for the Halloween season, and you can get it at a huge discount, as it’s currently 51% off! view ON AMAZON We love these Ceramic Disney Pots and Pans — 35% OFF ©Amazon Let’s stay in the kitchen for these Amazon deals, because we love this Farberware Disney Bon Voyage Ceramic Nonstick Pots and Pans Set! The set comes with two pots, a pan, a baking sheet/cookie pan, and Disney kitchen tools — a total of eight pieces. The Mickey Mouse pot handles are just an adorable touch. You can get the set for 35% off! view ON AMAZON Or, you can grab this Disney board game! — 35% OFF ©Amazon Get ready for family game night, kids versus parents style. Amazon has this “Beat the Parents” Disney Edition Game, and we can see Disney fans having fun with this one! Teams will go head-to-head, using their Disney knowledge for all sorts of challenges. With the holidays coming up, how could we say no to a new game?! Especially since it’s 35% off! view ON AMAZON Don’t forget about this Disney game! — 29% OFF ©Amazon If you’re having game night with family and friends, you’re going to need more options. Take a look at this Top Trumps Disney Classic Quiz Game! The game features 500 questions to put your Disney knowledge to the test. Check your memory on Frozen, Bambi, Encanto, and Ralph Breaks The Internet. The game is currently 29% off! view ON AMAZON Get this Cruella LEGO Set — 30% OFF ©Amazon LEGO collectors will want to check out this Disney Cruella De Vil’s Car LEGO Set! The iconic villain from 101 Dalmatians will be a great addition to any collection. The set comes with a minifigure of a puppy and Cruella herself. The set is listed at a good price, as it’s 30% off! view ON AMAZON Check out this Mickey Mouse Life360 — 30% OFF ©Amazon Amazon has this Life360 Tile Starter Pack featuring Mickey Mouse! These are Bluetooth trackers and item finders for things like keys, wallets, and more. These are both iOS- and Android-compatible. These are perfect for a Disney World vacation, since it’s easy to lose things in a busy place like that. You can grab the set for 30% off! view ON AMAZON We love the Simple Modern Disney Tote — 34% OFF ©Amazon We love this Simple Modern Rubber Tote Bag! While it may not be summer anymore, this waterproof tote bag is perfect for the beach or pool if you travel anywhere tropical for the holidays. The tote will fit all the essentials you need, plus it has a zipper pocket for those smaller valuables. The bag is currently 34% off! view ON AMAZON Or, you can grab these Disney Shirts ©Amazon Amazon also has these Disney Shirts on sale, and they’re the perfect Disney dad shirts! These shirts would make for a great outfit at Disney World, a day at home, out on the golf course, you name it. One shirt features an all-over print featuring Mickey Mouse, while the other one has a Mickey head on the top left side. The set is 19% off! view ON AMAZON Finally, there’s this WATERFLY Crossbody Bag ©Amazon Lastly, you can grab this WATERFLY Crossbody Sling Bag! This bag is built for traveling and hiking, which means it’s perfect for a trip to Disney World. This will hold all your essentials, like room keys, phone, wallet, and more. The bag comes in teal blue, which is such a nice look. You can get the bag for 22% off! view ON AMAZON Use the button below to check out our storefront! We’re constantly tracking ALL the deals, and it’s seriously such an amazing resource to make sure you don’t miss anything. View OVER 100 Disney deals 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

Ready to save some money on some Disney souvenirs?! Me too! And there are currently some AMAZING deals on Amazon for 50% off — some even OVER 50% off! ©Amazon From Loungefly backpacks to cookbooks to bedtime stories, you need to grab these deals before they’re gone, and they’re WAY too good to pass up! Let’s check them out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. YES! This Loungefly Is Really 50% Off! ©Amazon Fans of Lilo & Stitch are really going to love this deal because the Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Leroy Mini Backpack is currently 50% off! This backpack features Experiment 629 in all of his glory, including some 3-D elements, like his ears, antennas, and extra arms! A graphic of him is also shown on the back, and the inside features a pattern of him in different poses! view ON AMAZON Get Your Holiday Cooking Started With This Cookbook ©Amazon It may be October, but the holidays are coming up FAST! What better way to prepare than by cooking some of your favorite Disney dishes with The Unofficial Disney Parks Holiday Cookbook! Featuring both savory and sweet options, this cookbook includes 100 dishes inspired by Disney’s holiday celebrations and events! The hardcover version is currently 51% off, while the spiral-bound version is 56% off and the Kindle version is 48% off! view ON AMAZON Channel Your Inner Villain With This Cookbook! ©Amazon Not ready for the holidays just yet but still want to get some cooking done? Grab the Disney Villains Cookbook instead! The hardcover version is currently 48% off, making it under $10! This book features 50 beginner-friendly recipes, including dishes like Kronk’s Spinach Puffs, Gaston’s Chicken Drumsticks, Cruella Cookies, and many more! Grab it for yourself or a wicked loved one in your life! view ON AMAZON Make Story Time More Fun With These 5-Minute Stories! ©Amazon 56% off? YES PLEASE! The 5-Minute Disney Junior Mickey Story Book includes 12 stories about Mickey and his friends! Follow along on the adventures from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Mickey and the Roadster Races, and Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures that are each the perfect length for reading aloud in five minutes! view ON AMAZON Let The Kids Have Their Own Amazon Echo! ©Amazon The Echo Pop Kids Smart Speaker is currently 56% off for a limited time! This speaker is designed for kids, so it offers age-appropriate listening, with audiobooks and music. Requested songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora are filtered for explicit lyrics, and with Amazon Kids+, kids can listen to popular books from Disney, fiction classics from authors like Beverly Cleary, or kid-friendly non-fiction titles and biographies. view ON AMAZON This Hairbrush and Headband Set Is Just $5! ©Amazon The Alice in Wonderland LUV Her Kids Hairbrush and Headband Set is currently 50% off, making it just $5! Both the brush and the headband are purple, and the back of the brush features Alice surrounded by white daisies. The set also comes in a The Little Mermaid design, which is currently 47% off. 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

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Are you ready to let the good times roll? We are! We love to celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando, and Universal goes BIG for the festive occasion with an opportunity to do a lot of Mardi Gras activities you might only find in New Orleans, like catching beads, singing along with live concerts, enjoying a fun Mardi Gras parade, and so much more. Prince Gator Of course, the Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando also includes FOOD (aka our favorite thing) and brings some cool food booths to the festival. So, if you’re wondering when you’ll be able to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2027 at Universal Orlando, we’ve got dates for you! The 2027 Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will begin on February 6th and run through March 27th, so you’ll have plenty of time to check it out. You don’t even need a special ticket to experience it…your ticket to Universal Studios Florida will get you in. So you just need to visit Universal Studios Florida during that time. King Cake Mardi Gras includes a lot of fun activities, like seeing a parade with some INCREDIBLE Mardi Gras floats. These colorful flots are inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras parades and include traditions like masks, feathers, beads, doubloons, and jazzy music. Universal Mardi Gras float Mardi Gras also brings some special live performances to Universal on select nights at the Music Plaza Stage. Past performers have included Kaskade, Joey Fatone (NSYNC) & AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys), Bebe Rexha, The All-American Rejects, RuPaul, and more. Kaskade at Mardi Gras Of course, you can’t leave a Mardi Gras celebration without feasting on some New Orleans-inspired food. A variety of food booths will be set up around the park serving up classics like beignets, king cake, red beans and rice, Pimm’s cup, and more. Beignets You’ll also be able to purchase special Mardi Gras merchandise to take home with you so you can remember the Carnaval forever. You’ll be able to grab themed apparel, accessories, pins, drinkware, and more. Fun shirt Want to be a part of the celebration? Universal offers a Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience where you can get a three-course dinner and ride on one of the Mardi Gras floats during the parade. Universal will reveal more details about this special offering at a later date. You could ride on a float! So mark those dates and get ready to party! We’ll keep an eye out for more Universal Orlando news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. I Spent $58 On This For Epic Universe, and I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat 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 visiting Universal Orlando for Mardi Gras in 2027? Share your plans in the comments! View the full article

HOORAY! Things are still going strong at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, as a few select Marketplace Food Booths are continuing to open just in time for plenty of October Festival fun, and among these is Earth Eats! 2026 Booth Earth Eats is one of four Marketplace Food Booths to complete the full lineup, along with The Alps , Coastal Eats, and India. So as we continue to bring you our full reviews of every single Food Booth at the Food and Wine Festival (and maybe even add to our Best of the Fest choices for 2026, depending on what we find!), we hope you’ll join us here to check out everything Earth Eats has to offer! Menu You’ll find Earth Eats in World Nature, steps away from The Land Pavilion. The culinary theme here, according to Disney, is “farm-grown goodness.” The returning Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib is joined on the menu by the new Lemon-Almond-Olive Oil Cake. 2026 Menu Minute Maid® Aguas Frescas is the non-alcoholic option on the beverage menu, while wine drinkers can choose the Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. Let’s explore everything at Earth Eats! Eats The Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib is back again this year for $8.49. The short rib is cooked incredibly well. It wasn’t tough, it wasn’t dry, and it cut really easily. It’s plated with goat cheese polenta (which is what makes this dish an option for those participating in the Emile’s Fromage Montage cheese crawl), along with a tomato ragù, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs. Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib The dish itself wasn’t watery or overly thick. It had a very pleasant, creamy texture, hitting the right notes. The goat cheese does come through here, and we really did appreciate the pecorino on top. You do have to be a big fan of capers, as there’s a ton of them on top, and the tomato sauce is not really sweet. Make sure you get bites with every component in them! Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib If you try the individual components by themselves, you won’t get the intended effect. This is a good dish — not a great dish, a good dish. It’s pretty hearty, but it does feel like fall, and we do appreciate all the flavor melting together. We honestly think there are a lot better options at the festival this year. Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib New to Earth Eats is the Lemon-Almond-Olive Oil Cake for $4.49. This is by far our favorite dish from this booth. The candied sugar slivered toasted almonds on the side are phenomenal and reminiscent of the almonds that were with the cake over in the Alps booth. They add a crunch, and they’re not overly sugared. They just are so delicious with the cake. Lemon-Almond-Olive Oil Cake The cake is light and has a very pleasant texture. It’s not a moist crumb, which is expected with an olive oil cake. The lemon curd is our favorite part of this with the almonds. It is so tart and perfect, and we absolutely love it. This is also one of the prettiest dishes we’ve seen at the festival, with the edible flowers on top. This is going to be a popular Instagram dessert. A whipped Greek yogurt panna cotta completes the dessert, which can be a surprise if you’re not prepared for the yogurt. This is a total hit for us! Lemon Almond Olive Oil Cake Onto the drinks! Drinks Even as we’re officially entering Orlando’s cooler season as the calendar has turned to October, you may still find yourself in need of a cooling refresher, and the Minute Maid® Aguas Frescas is up for grabs to help! The flavor of this non-alcoholic drink is Strawberry Hibiscus, and it costs $4.79. Minute Maid Aguas Frescas Strawberry Hibiscus The drink offers a light and refreshing strawberry flavor that comes through with light floral notes, but nothing that we would say most people would even pick up on. This is very kid-friendly. It reminds us of Kool-Aid or Hi-C. On a hot day, this would be a perfect little refreshing pick-me-up. It does seem to have a bit of sugar in it, but otherwise it’s not really a must-grab in our opinion. Minute Maid Aguas Frescas Strawberry Hibiscus If you’d like to imbibe, the Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay from Parlier, California is available for $6.50. OVERALL Overall, we do really like the cake here, and we think it’s definitely worth a try! Other than that, we don’t know if you need to be rushing over to this booth. Everything was good, but not special. The cake, however, was great! Earth Eats Thank you for joining us at Earth Eats! And remember, there’s a LOT more where this came from… Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & 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 2026 Food & Wine Booth Menus 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 items from Earth Eats would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

There are some moments you know you’ll carry with you; this is one of them. As 50 students from the Central Florida area made their way down the purple carpet lined with community leaders and Disney VoluntEARS, you could see the excitement on their faces. It was more than a celebration. We had officially started the next chapter of the Disney Dreamers Academy! What is Disney Dreamers Academy? DDA launched in 2008 as a program dedicated to providing youth with the opportunity to learn how they can harness the power of their dreams. Since then, it has helped more than 1,800 students across the country build careers, lead communities, and mentor future Disney Dreamers. One of the things I enjoy most about Disney Dreamers Academy is how the experience can help a young person imagine new possibilities for their future. And, we wanted to find a way to bring that opportunity to even more students. A Look Inside this Next Chapter Which brings me to how we arrived here at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. This year, Disney Dreamers Academy is building on its remarkable legacy by expanding the program in a new collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs to reach more students earlier in their journey and keep them connected to the program longer. 200 middle school Club members from Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, and Houston will become the first Disney Dreamers to be a part of this year-round, multi-year pilot program. By working with Boys & Girls Clubs, we’re able to meet students where they are and provide meaningful experiences that can support their growth over time through a mix of virtual and in-person experiences in the communities where they live and at Disney. During the program, students will discover more about themselves, build new skills and confidence, explore different careers, and meet inspiring people. And, of course, they’ll experience Disney magic along the way and even visit Walt Disney World. So, join us on this next chapter as we head to the four metropolitan areas selected for this pilot program and celebrate the participants from each city. Four Cities, One Dream As we travel to the four locations, every Disney Dreamer will be invited to a kickoff celebration filled with Disney-inspired activity stations designed to match the theme parks at Walt Disney World. Each park includes activities that encourage students to discover new interests, express their creativity, connect with other students, and meet some of their favorite Disney pals. Orlando Disney Dreamers Kick Off the Celebrations From finding their Disney Dreamer Anthem to personalizing their very own pair of Mickey ears, it was an evening of endless joy with echoes of laughter filling the gymnasium at the Walt Disney World Clubhouse. “My favorite part of the night was when Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse came to celebrate with us,” said Carlota, a Disney Dreamer. “I feel honored to be here. I’m very happy and excited for everything this program has to offer me.” This is the latest milestone in a decades-long partnership between Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs. Together, we’ve helped create meaningful learning opportunities for Central Florida youth, including after-school programs and the Club’s Rock Star Robotics Center. Let the New Chapter Commence This event was only the beginning of an exciting new chapter! Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog as we follow these inspiring Disney Dreamers over the next few years and share highlights from our upcoming visits to Miami, Atlanta, and Houston. Celebrating Walt Disney World at 55 READ MORE When is the Best Time to Visit Disney World? READ MORE Guide to PhotoPass at Disney World READ MORE The post Building on a 20-Year Legacy with Disney Dreamers Academy appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival fun just keeps going! Select Marketplace Food Booths are continuing to open beyond the Festival’s August 27th kickoff, and now we’re taking a seaside stroll to Coastal Eats. 2026 booth Coastal Eats is one of four Marketplace Food Booths to complete the full lineup, along with The Alps, India, and Earth Eats. So as we continue to bring you our full reviews of every single Food Booth at the Food and Wine Festival (and maybe even add to our Best of the Fest choices for 2026, depending on what we find!), we hope you’ll join us here to check out everything Coastal Eats has to offer! Menu Seafood, of course, is the name of the game at Coastal Eats! The menu is small, but features two returning heavy-hitters: Crab Cake and the Seafood Pot Pie. 2026 menu The Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder returns as the booth’s cocktail, while wine drinkers may partake in a pour of Riley’s Lookout Sauvignon Blanc. Strap on your seafood-eating bib! It’s time to EAT… Eats The Crab Cake is back at Coastal Eats for $7.49. Though it’s a returning dish, it’s plated a bit differently each year. This year’s accompaniments are a tropical fruit chutney, mustard sauce, and micro celery. Crab Cake This crab cake features flavorful, high-quality crab, and it’s fried on the top and bottom for a satisfying crunch. The mustard sauce has a slight kick with some dry heat, but the sweet fruit chutney balances it out and adds a snappy texture. The portion size isn’t very big, but the flavor and quality make up for it. Crab Cake You can also sink your teeth into the Seafood Pot Pie for $7.49. This pie is packed with shrimp, scallops, and lobster bisque, all topped with puff pastry. Seafood Pot Pie The crust is super flaky and gives a satisfying crunch with every bite. The shrimp and scallops inside are tender and soak up the lobster bisque’s flavor well. The bisque itself is very salty with crunchy carrots and peas. It’s a super unique take on a lobster bisque! Seafood Pot Pie Drinks Say “Cheers!” with the Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder, which returns this year for $12.50. Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder We find it to be somewhat reminiscent of an Arnold Palmer, but with a prominent pomegranate flavor. It’s certainly refreshing on a pleasantly warm Florida day. Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder You may also opt for the Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand for $6.50. This sweet wine has a hint of tartness to it. While not particularly remarkable, it is an enjoyable drink. Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc OVERALL If you’re a seafood lover, you can’t miss Coastal Eats on your next visit to the Food & Wine Festival. Both the Crab Cake and Seafood Pot Pie feature tasty, high-quality seafood with some fun flavors. The drinks might not be anything to write home about, but the food is the real hard-hitter! Full Spread 2026 Thank you for joining us at Coastal Eats! And remember, there’s a LOT more where this came from… Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & 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 2026 Food & Wine Booth Menus 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 items from Coastal Eats would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

One of our favorite Disney World finds is on sale NOW! Cinderella Castle We talk a lot about Disney World essentials, from reusable water bottles that help you stay hydrated to portable chargers that keep your phone going strong all day. But if you’re gonna bring all those essentials, you need a bag to carry them, right?? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. People think a LOT about what to bring to the parks on their Disney World vacation. But things can get complicated when it comes to deciding what kind of bag to carry it all in. Tons of people prefer a smaller park bag that’s easy to carry on rides and doesn’t start to feel too heavy as the day goes on. And that’s where this INCREDIBLE Disney World find comes in handy! The Perfect Park Bag for Super Efficient Storage is on Sale NOW! If you’re the type of Disney World traveler who wants a park bag that’s the perfect size for the essentials without any space wasted, this BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder is made for you! We’ve tested this little beauty in the parks ourselves and can confirm that it is 100% worth the hype! BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag Of course, as the name says, this is made to carry your water bottle (up to 64 ounces!) hands-free. But it also has a front pocket that’s the perfect size for your smaller extras, like a cell phone, credit cards, sunglasses, and lip balm. It’s seriously perfect for people who travel light to the parks, from Annual Passholders heading out for a quick trip to guests who pretty much only ever find themselves reaching for the basic essentials. ©Amazon We were legitimately SHOCKED at how much this small-but-mighty bag could carry. When we tested it, we packed a 24 oz water bottle, sunglasses, pinfolio, sunscreen stick, small bottle of Tylenol, lip gloss, and a hair clip, and it all fit perfectly! BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag For us, this bag was an absolute no-brainer for park trips when we’re packing light. And to make things even better, it’s on sale for a limited time for only $9.99! View on Amazon We’ll be on the lookout for more great deals on Disney essentials, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to help you prepare for your next vacation! View the full article

The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is really hitting its stride now, friends! Select Marketplace Food Booths are continuing to open well after the Festival’s August 27th kickoff, and among these is the India Booth! 2026 India food booth India is one of four Marketplace Food Booths to complete the full lineup, along with The Alps, Coastal Eats, and Earth Eats. So as we continue to bring you our full reviews of every single Food Booth at the Food and Wine Festival (and maybe even add to our Best of the Fest choices for 2026, depending on what we find!), we hope you’ll join us here to check out everything the India Booth has to offer! Menu Two returning favorites make up the food menu at the India Booth: the Potato and Pea Samosas and Chicken Tikka Masala. 2026 India Booth Menu Drinks include the returning Mango Lassi (with or without Camikara 8 Year Old Cask Aged Rum), Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine, and United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager. Let’s dig in! Eats The Potato and Pea Samosas ($5.49) with plant-based coriander-lime cream provide a plant-based option for Festival guests. This dish has been designated as one of 30 Food and Wine Festival Legacy Items for the milestone anniversary that the Festival is marking this year! These are some of the better plant-based options you can get at the festival. They’re very crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Potato and Pea Samosas You really get a lot of the potato flavor coming through, and it has a nice saltiness to it. We didn’t get much of the lime flavor from the coriander-lime cream, but it did add a touch of acidity. This is also a great portion size for the price. Samosas The popular Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread is back, as well, for $6.49. It’s also recognized as a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item! The chicken in this dish is very tender, and the rice is cooked perfectly. The sauce adds some savoriness with a little bit of a kick. However, the yogurt tones down that kick and adds some nice creaminess. Chicken Tikka Masala The two little pieces of naan were stiff, but they weren’t stale, so they were perfect for dipping. This is another great portion size for the price, and yes, we’ll get it again! Drinks We’re starting our sips with the non-alcoholic Mango Lassi ($5.29). For $12.50, of-age guests can opt to try this with Camikara 8 Year Old Cask Aged Rum. This is one of those drinks we will always get. It’s sweet with a hint of saltiness, but the mango flavor is what really stands out. It’s sort of like a cross between a mango smoothie and a slushy, and that makes it PERFECT for a hot day. It’s light and refreshing. Mango Lassi The Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine returns for $7.50. Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine We always find this bit of bubbly to be fun, refreshing, and just sweet enough with a hint of fruitiness. It tends to pair beautifully with the spices used in the food items at the India Booth. Beer drinkers can try the United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager, which returns for $6.00 for a 6-ounce pour, or $9.65 for a 12-ounce pour. OVERALL As always, the India booth has pretty much knocked it out of the park. You can’t go wrong with any of the food items here, but if you’re on a plant-based diet, the Samosas are one of the best options at the festival. The mango lassi is also a great drink for a hot day, and we like that you can add booze to it if you want a little bit more kick. Overall, this booth nailed it again this year. Full spread 2026 Thank you for joining us at the India Food Booth! And remember, there’s a LOT more where this came from… Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & 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 2026 Food & Wine Booth Menus 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! 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If you thought you had seen everything at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, think again. Because select Marketplace Food Booths are continuing to open well after the Festival’s August 27th kickoff, and among them is The Alps! Welcome to the Alps! We imagine many of you are as excited as we are to welcome The Alps back to the Food and Wine Festival at long last. You see, this returning booth is particularly beloved for its famous Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese. BUT there’s been a change to this fan-favorite dish this year… and that’s not the only thing in store. So we’re here to bring you our full review so we can let you know how things are faring at The Alps this year! Menu The Alps takes festival-goers on a culinary tour of Swiss-inspired dishes, featuring two returning favorites: the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese on a Baguette and the Kirschwasser Torte. The savory Tartiflette is new this year. The menu! Guests may pair their dishes with The Alps’ Wine Flight, which presents three Austrian wines: Salomon Undhof Stein Kremstal DAC Riesling, Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner, and Schlumberger Klassik Brut. Each of these may also be purchased individually. Let’s taste everything The Alps has to offer! Eats Our first thought when Disney announced the menu for The Alps this year was that the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese on a Baguette with Jambon and Apple-Mustard Relish ($6.79) might be a bit controversial. While it is technically a returning item, it is one of 30 items at the Festival that have been designated a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item in honor of the Festival’s big milestone. Several of these legacy items have been “reimagined” for this year, including the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese — if you’re unfamiliar, you can check out the usual presentation here, typically plated with baby potatoes, and with or without Alpine Ham. Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese and Alpine Ham from 2025 This year, the Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese is served on a baguette with jambon (ham) and apple-mustard relish. And if you’re participating in the Emile’s Fromage Montage Cheese Crawl, you’ll want to know that this is one of your choices. Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese on a Baguette with Jambon and Apple-Mustard Relish This is visually striking, and Disney even had the full wheels of authentic raclette cheese in the booth where they were making this! It’s a hearty and nutty cheese with seriously robust flavors, and it pairs beautifully with the shaved meat and apple flavors. The baguette was crunchy and offered a nice crunch, which made it nice and hearty despite being a smaller portion. The cheese, bread, and strong flavors make this small bite easily shareable. SO cheesy! The cheese might be a bit much for some to enjoy only because it oozes out when you bite into it, but we can appreciate a little too much cheese at times. Despite the amount of cheese, the other elements of the dish were still able to shine through. The apple relish was refreshing and light, with a slightly acidic and tart flavor. The dish really benefited from the relish, and we were quite pleased with the balance it provided. It’s literally oozing out! The Tartiflette is new this year! This dish is comprised of potatoes gratin, caramelized onions, bacon, thyme, crème fraîche, and brie cheese. It’s $5.49 and is also an option for those participating in Emile’s Fromage Montage Cheese Crawl. The Tartiflette The potatoes were perfectly cooked in this dish! They were slightly firm when we bit into them but not undercooked. The crème fraîche and brie cheese made them creamy, soft, and almost luxurious. The creamy feeling was pleasant and balanced well with the hearty potatoes without being overly cheesy. The flavors melted together, and the onion sealed the deal. The onions fill your nose in each bite, but they don’t overpower the dish. Look at that cream! This was easily our favorite of the items we tried at the booth. The Kirschwasser Torte made its debut last year. Kirschwasser Torte It’s layered with cherry-brandy buttercream and fondant, and garnished with sugared almonds and cherry compote for $5.49. This dessert was a home run! The layers of thin cake had a nice crumb, moist texture without being too soft or falling apart. Each layer of cake was separated by a layer of cherry buttercream with made each bite very pleasant. The fondant icing on the outside was a welcome addition, especially thanks to the crunchy toasted silvered almonds. SO pretty! The best bites were the ones that had a bit of each layer, plus the fondant, and a touch of the cherry compote. The cherry compote added a nice tart flavor to help balance the sweet cake and buttercream flavors. Each bite with the compote made us want to dive back in for more! Have a bite! Drinks To sip, The Alps features a Wine Flight ($8.50) of three Austrian wines: Salomon Undhof Stein Kremstal DAC Riesling (from Stein an der Donau), Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner (from Niederösterreich), and Schlumberger Klassik Brut (from Weinviertel). You can try any of these individually as well, and you will see the prices per pour below. The wine flight! First up is the Salomon Undhof Stein Kremstal DAC Riesling, which you can try individually for $7.50. The Undhof Stein Kremstal DAC Riesling The Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner is available as an individual pour for $6.50. The Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner Finally, the Schlumberger Klassik Brut can be tried on its own for $7.75. Schlumberger Klassik Bru Each of the wines was quite dry, which was appreciated by our reporter! The Riesling has a light, fresh aftertaste and it was slightly apple-forward. Aside from that, each wine didn’t offer notable differences. Each wine was light and refreshing, but not memorable because they were so similar. OVERALL The booth offers some tasty, yet familiar flavors that continue to wow us each year! The DFB team will probably be parked outside of this booth drinking the raclette cheese for the foreseeable future. Please forward all inquiries for our team to the Germany pavilion until November 21st. Full Spread 2026 Thank you for joining us at The Alps! And remember, there’s a LOT more where this came from… Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & 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 2026 Food & Wine Booth Menus And don’t forget to pick up our 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. 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Guten tag! If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about the delightful flavors of EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion after a well-deserved Disney World vacation, you’re not alone. In between bites of bratwurst doused with sauerkraut and refreshing sips of ice-cold German beer, this charming corner of EPCOT has become well-known for its hearty cuisine, refreshing brews, and lively traditions. It’s also the place to celebrate Oktoberfest at Disney World, with several locations offering year-round, savory flavors and German pours that will transport you straight to the heart of Bavaria. This year, Germany’s beloved Schinkennudeln dish is back as part of Emile’s Fromage Montage during the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. In honor of this fan-favorite festival’s 30th anniversary, this cheesy pasta dish is one of 30 items that have returned or been reimagined from years past, giving you another chance to enjoy a longtime EPCOT classic. Pair this with a German beer, save room for apple strudel, and you’ll have a tasting experience that will blow your mind. If you’re ready to recreate this favorite plate at home, get ready to grab your ingredients and take a look at the recipe below. Schinkennudeln Recipe Makes 8-10 servings Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of ground white pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni Optional 2 cups diced ham Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 16- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Whisk together cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss cheeses together in a small bowl until combined; remove 1 cup cheese and set aside. Stir remaining cheeses into cream mixture. Cook macaroni until just tender; drain and add cream mixture, stirring immediately. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle reserved cheese over top of noodles. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm. To add protein to this dish, add 2 cups of diced ham to the macaroni mixture before baking. Germany has long been one of my favorite culinary corners around World Showcase, especially when grabbing a bite to eat and just enjoying the atmosphere and ambience in this special area of the park. If you are making this delightful dish at home during this year’s Oktoberfest, be sure to share your culinary creations with #DisneyEats. For more of your favorite Disney-themed at-home recipes, be sure to check out the Disney Eats topic page and follow along with all the latest foodie finds on Instagram and Facebook @DisneyEats. (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) Recipe for the Mouthwatering Pretzel Bread Pudding from EPCOT READ MORE Orange-Cranberry Scone Recipes from The Garden View Lounge READ MORE Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake Recipe READ MORE The post Disney Eats: German Schinkennudeln Recipe from the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

We’re so happy that Toy Story 5 has completely reinvigorated everyone’s love for Toy Story, although, honestly, we think the Toy Story movies and characters will remain iconic FOREVER. ©Disney Well, if you’re a big Toy Story fan and want to inject some Toy Story into your holiday season, The Disney Store just dropped the PERFECT 2026 advent calendar, and yes, you’ll want to get it because it comes with 12 Toy Story collectibles! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Toy Story 12-Day Countdown Calendar ©Disney Count down the days to Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate this holiday season with this super fun Toy Story 12-Day countdown calendar that will give you new Toy Story surprises every single day. ©Disney Behind each day, you’ll find holiday-themed Toy Story figures like Buzz in a Santa hat, Woody as a nutcracker, Jessie in a Santa costume, three Aliens with a candy cane, Bunny and Ducky in a stocking, Forky as a snowman, Hamm as a reindeer, Etch A Sketch with a ribbon, the Pixar Ball, a sled with a Space Crane, Bullseye, and a sack of gifts. ©Disney The Advent calendar box opens up to reveal an Aliens in Space Crane game, including 12 holding up numbered cards. We like that it’s only 12 days, so it’s not as much of a commitment as a 24-day calendar for moms who might be supervising the calendar. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Looking for more Disney advent calendars? A bunch of new 2026 options were recently released on Amazon. We have a full list of Disney advent calendars available on Amazon here! You will want to jump on the newer ones fast because some of them are already starting to sell out! See all the disney advent calendars on amazon here 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

One of our favorite bars in Disney World just got a NEW drink, but you need to know a secret password to get it! Look at this! La Cava del Tequila, located in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT, just dropped a new drink and, of course, we’re going to try it and take you along with us — so, let’s go! The new drink offering is the La Ofrenda Margarita, but it’s only here for a limited time. The drink is available starting today and will be available through the first week of November. What’s fun about this one is that you need a secret password in order to order the drink, which is “Rest in Peace”. La Ofrenda Margarita The drink contains Bozal Cempasúchil Mezcal, Dos Hombres Reposado, and Weber Ranch Vodka, with tart pitaya fruit and a touch of pumpkin spice. It was excellent and pretty sweet. It went down really smoothly and didn’t have the burn that we expected it to. We couldn’t really taste the pumpkin spice, but the other flavors are very delicious, especially the Pitaya. We would definitely try this again! You need to try this! La Cava is also home to over 200 tequilas and unique margaritas, as well as a few appetizing ‘tapas-style’ snacks. It’s a fan favorite place to grab a drink, whether you’re drinking around the world or not. Some of their most popular drinks include the Avocado Margarita for $21. This is made with Dos Hombres mezcal or Flecha Azul tequila, melon-orange liqueur, fresh avocado, lime juice, and a hibiscus salt rim. The Avocado Margarita Another favorite is the Cucumber Margarita for $19, which is made with Tromba blanco tequila, fresh cucumber and lime juice, Abasolo corn whiskey, and a Tajín chile-lime powder rim. You can also make it spicy for $2 more! The Cucumber Margarita If you’re visiting EPCOT any time soon and are interested in trying this drink, be sure to grab it because it’s only here for a limited time! We’re always keeping you up to date with the latest Disney World news and updates, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more. 4 Changes Coming to EPCOT Next Month 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 Will you be trying this drink? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by La Cava del Tequila to try this new drink. Note that when we attend events as media, we are 1) not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ View the full article

This small Disney World hotel addition is a seriously HUGE deal for us! Animal Kingdom Lodge When we stay at a Disney World hotel, there are some things we count on looking forward to each time, from ultra-detailed theming to on-site perks. Now, don’t get us wrong, those things are still awesome. But on our recent stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the thing that thrilled us the MOST was a seemingly tiny addition in our hotel bathroom! Animal Kingdom Lodge has TONS of major selling points, like the incredible dining options, gorgeous decor, and, of course, those breathtaking savanna views, complete with live animals! Animal Kingdom Lodge And in between marveling at all of the regular hotel features, on our recent stay, we also noticed that our hotel bathroom now came equipped with BOTH bar soap and pump soap! As lots of longtime Disney World visitors have been painfully aware, for a loooooong stretch of time, Disney World hotel rooms only had bar hand soap. Ya know, sometimes it’s the little things that make a HUGE difference in our experience, so we were THRILLED to see this change…and we weren’t the only ones! Pump soap AND bar soap! We shared a post about the soap update on Instagram, and we got TONS of comments from people equally excited about the change, like @j0ooyyyy, who said, “I used to pack my own pump soap lmao.” No more need to pack your own! Seriously, SO many people chimed in sharing their excitement, like @michelaine22, who said, “I am so grateful for the pump soap! I hate the bars!” It just goes to show that the magic really does come from the details! Welcome, pump soap, we’re THRILLED you’re here! Some people also commented to share that they stayed at other Disney World hotels recently that also had BOTH pump and bar soap, including Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, so it seems like Animal Kingdom Lodge definitely isn’t the only one that’s been treated to the upgrade! Caribbean Beach Resort There are soooo many big changes happening around the Disney World hotels, from LOTS of ongoing construction and resort refurbishments… Grand Floridian Monorail station construction …to the new Hurly-Burly lounge that JUST opened in the old Jellyrolls building on October 1st… Hurly-Burly …to the brand-new Disney Vacation Club hotel Lakeshore Lodge, opening in 2027! Lakeshore Lodge And yes, even with all these HUGE updates happening around the hotels, we still stand by our statement that the addition of pump soap IS that big of a deal!! (And the Instagram comments agree…) We’re constantly on the lookout for changes and new additions all around Disney World, so stick with us at DFB for the latest news! A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel! 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 Have you stayed at a Disney World hotel recently? Let us know if your hotel bathroom included the pump soap upgrade! View the full article

Disney fans have a reason to head to ALDI next week…11 reasons, in fact! ALDI has the best finds! On October 7th, ALDI is going to have 11 Disney finds that are perfect for your little ones. From costumes to craft books, you’re going to want to check these out. Not to mention, we can find good reasons why you’ll want these for a Disney World vacation this month. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Starting on October 7th, you’ll be able to grab these Ghost Spider costume pieces, including a mask and a cape. We’re seriously stunned at the price these are listed at, and the costumes don’t stop there. ©ALDI Of course, you can’t have Ghost Spider and not Spider-Man! Spider-Man has always been one of the most, if not the most, popular superheroes in the world. After Spider-Man: Brand New Day came out this year, we’re imagining a lot of kiddos will be dressing up as him this year. ©ALDI There are more costume pieces coming to ALDI, including the Hulk and Miles Morales. We’re thinking all of these would make for great costumes to bring to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. They’re very cheap, they don’t come with many pieces, making them easy to pack, and they’re easy to remove if your kiddo doesn’t want to wear them at the party anymore. ©ALDI Get Marvel Costumes on Amazon ©Amazon If you don’t have an ALDI near you, you can order this Marvel Spider-Man Youth Cape Set! They’re just like the costumes coming to ALDI, but this set comes with Ghost Spider, Venom, Spider-Man, and Miles Morales. They also have different masks than the ALDI costumes. The set is currently 7% off, and it’s a great price for four outfits! view ON AMAZON Some other fun Disney finds coming to ALDI are these Magic Ink Books. You can get Hello Kitty and Paw Patrol themes, but our eyes are on Mickey and Friends, as well as Stitch. They’re all Halloween-themed, so they fit the vibe of the season. ©ALDI There are a couple more we really liked, including this Beetlejuice one and this Bluey one. You know we’re suckers for Bluey, so we thought the one with the Heelers in their Halloween costumes was adorable. ©ALDI There’s this Magic Ink Book as well! ©Amazon If ALDI isn’t an option for you, you can grab this Nightmare Before Christmas Imagine Ink Coloring Book! It doesn’t get more Halloween than the classic Tim Burton film. The book comes with 16 pages, and while it’s not as cheap as the ALDI options, it’s still a GREAT price! view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for what’s coming to ALDI, so make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog for even more finds! A Bunch Of Cool Disney Stuff Is Discounted on Amazon Today Ahead of Big Deal Days 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 items do you want to grab? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Every day, there’s a ton of Disney news that ends up all over the Internet, and it’s honestly often hard to discern what’s real, what’s speculation, and what’s just a rumor. There are SO many sites covering Disney news, too, that sometimes you don’t know who to trust. But you can trust us because we make sure we’re doing everything we can to give you the REAL news and honest facts. ©Disney Well, this week, some Disney rumors started hitting the Internet, and although some seem like they may be true, they’re not, while others are oversimplifying more complex announcements. So let’s take a look at what we’ve heard this week and figure out what’s what. Matterhorn to be torn down and rebuilt? FAKE We’re starting with the wildest thing we heard about this week. A rumor is spreading that Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds will be completely torn down and relocated as part of the Tomorrowland update project. Disney has confirmed that Tomorrowland will be reimagined, but the Matterhorn bit? Well, that’s just pretty much a rumor that someone came up with because the new version of Tomorrowland might need more space, and the Matterhorn is in the way. Matterhorn Bobsleds Now, some have previously speculated that Matterhorn needs some kind of SOMETHING to make it smoother, as it is one of the roughest rides in Disneyland. But completely tearing it down to rebuild it? That seems like a bit MUCH, even given the budget Disneyland has for new lands and upgrades. A refurbishment might happen at some point. But completely moving the ride? Well, it’s not likely. But then again, we also thought Disney would never fix the Yeti on Expedition Everest, and here we are. Stranger things have happened. Disney shutting down Expedition Everest? REAL (Sort Of) Yes, there was a reason we just mentioned Expedition Everest because there is a rumor that the ride will be shutting down after 20 years. So here’s the thing: yes, Disney did say that it was fixing the Yeti on the ride, and from what we’ve learned about the technical issues that might revolve around fixing that animatronic, the ride will need to close…and it could be a pretty long closure. Expedition Everest So, technically, this is true, but not in the sense the initial rumor suggested. Expedition Everest will close, but it will reopen later with a brand new and (hopefully) working Yeti animatronic. Disney has not confirmed when the ride’s closure will take place, but we might guess it will happen after Pueblo Esperanza, the new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, opens in 2027. Disney is buying Bluey? TBD So another rumor we’ve seen circulating is that Disney will be buying the rights to Bluey. Now, Disney has already collaborated with Ludo Studio to bring Bluey to the parks, but this rumor popped up after Dana Walden, Disney’s president and chief creative officer, said she “would offer a lot of money” to Bluey’s creator, Joe Brumm, according to Bloomberg. Bluey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom However, the full quote was more about Disney’s current relationship with the BBC, Bluey’s producer. What she said was this: “We have a great relationship with the BBC. We have been able to make great sense of this partnership, and Joe Brumm, who I would offer a lot of money to. He’s extraordinary and I will not let him get further off the Disney lot than he is currently.” However, that’s all that’s been said, and there’s nothing coming from Disney stating that buying Bluey is actually in the works. Star Wars X, the next Skywalker Saga? TBD Now the rumor about a new trilogy in the Skywalker Saga is a bit more complex than just the fact that a new Skywalker Saga is on the way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jon Watts, who directed the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies, is attached to direct the first installment of a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. ©Disney So here’s what we know: in 2023, Disney announced a Star Wars movie directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy that would bring back Daisy Ridley as Rey. That film was supposed to pick up after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. However, if this is that same movie, a lot of the details have changed, including the director. Star Wars X, as folks are now calling it, is reportedly the next chapter in the Skywalker Saga, which means Rey could still appear in it. Now, here’s the thing: Lucasfilm has not confirmed a Star Wars X movie or trilogy, and nothing has been greenlit by Disney. We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney rumors and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Please Tell Me I’m Not the Only One Who’s Super Confused by This New Disney World Restaurant 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 Have you heard any Disney rumors lately? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

A brand-new restaurant has opened at Disney World, and we think it’ll be popular! We’re ready to EAT! Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has replaced the former Jellyrolls building and brings new eats, drinks, and entertainment. We’ve been waiting and waiting for this space to come back to life, and we’re taking you with us to check out the new building and everything it has to offer. Atmosphere You can find Hurly-Burly on Disney’s BoardWalk, which means it’s only a few steps away from EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance. You can park at EPCOT and walk through the park to the entrance if you have an EPCOT ticket, or park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and use the Skyliner to the International Gateway. Other options include walking over from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and walking or taking the boat from The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Hurly-Burly The setup for Hurly-Burly is a little different than we’ve seen with other Disney restaurants. The restaurant is welcoming the entire family, including kids, from opening until 9 PM. After 9 PM, though, guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID to enter. During the day, a host will lead games and activities (we got to see trivia that was pretty hard!), and at night, the Hurly-Burly will come alive with musical acts taking the stage, with genres changing nightly. Inside Hurly-Burly Everything has a bit of a coastal flair with the 1920s vibes. When we arrived early in the day, it was raining pretty hard, so there were usually only about one or two groups waiting to be seated. Even when the rain died down, people were trickling in, so crowds didn’t seem too intense. However, around 5 PM, the waitlist on the My Disney Experience App was full, and if you came in person and waited to get a text from the host, your wait time was about an hour. Nighttime entertainment The same was the case when we stopped by again right before 9 PM, so it certainly seems like the late afternoon and evening hours are the most popular right now. If you’re trying to get a reservation on the day of (instead of booking in advance), we recommend stopping by at least an hour early to get your name on the list. However, we did have an interesting experience that we’re partly assuming may be the fact that we were a party of one — when we put our name on the list at 8:28 PM, we were told our wait time would be an hour. So, imagine our surprise when we got a text in the SAME minute saying that our table was ready! Our text! Enough about the space, let’s see what’s on the menu! Menu The Hurly-Burly menu blends coastal 1920s flavors and styles with Small Bites, with options like Antipasto, Tomato Pie, and Mini Pretzels. Menu! You can also grab multiple Beer options, as well as Wines, Cocktails, and some Mocktail options for those who don’t drink. Menu at the bar outside Now that we know what’s on the menu, we’re starving, so let’s eat! Eats We took it upon ourselves to try nearly the WHOLE menu to bring you our full thoughts, so get ready! We dug into the Tomato Pie first, which is made with Focaccia, tomato sauce, oregano, and Pecorino Romano for $11. Tomato Pie This is a very simple dish but well executed! The tomato sauce isn’t overly sweet, and there’s just enough Parmesan and herbs to bring some balance. The bread itself is so pillowy and soft, which we adored. Now, we don’t think this will be a hit with everyone, since there may be some who don’t understand it. It isn’t a pie in any sense of the word, but it is a very tasty bar snack to go with your cocktails. We do feel it’s a little pricey for 4-ounce pieces of bread topped with tomato sauce, but if you’re looking for something simple yet delicious, we’d recommend it! Simple, yet delicious! We also got to try the Vegan Tomato Pie later in the night, which is also $11. This was just as delicious as when we had it the first time, and we’re so glad there’s a vegan version available! Again, some people may not like that it’s called a pie and certainly isn’t a pie in the slightest, but the focaccia was still soft and pillowy, and we felt the flavors still blended well together. Vegan Tomato Pie The Oven-Roasted Shrimp is served with garlic, herbs, and sweet pepper-onion relish and will cost you $19. Oven-Roasted Shrimp These were one of our favorite bites of the night! The shrimp are so well cooked, seeing as they have a pleasant bite to them and aren’t mushy at all, and there’s a beautiful acidic flavor coming from the onion pepper relish. These taste really fresh and light and full of herbaceous flavor. We appreciate that these are butterflied, and it’s clear they’re prepared with a lot of care. Amazing! The Antipasto on the menu will cost you $21 and is made of sliced meats, Burrata, Pecorino Romano, and marinated vegetables. This is very well put together — the burrata is so smooth and creamy, and the balsamic that tops it brings a nice acidic balance to the super creamy, rich texture. Our favorite bite on the plate was the burrata with the crostini, because the crunch of the grilled bread was the perfect pairing. The mortadella with pistachios was our second favorite. The meat is super rich, and having the flavor of pistachio adds a great balance. It’s pretty costly, though, so we can easily see how it won’t be for everyone. Antipasto The Mini Pretzels with Bacon-Cheese Fondue will cost you $12. These are the same pretzels you’ll find in many other bars and lounges, so they’re not anything super special. The texture is good with the right amount of salt, but these seem to be the most boring selection on the menu. The beer cheese sauce is the star here as it’s super flavorful and topped with chopped scallions. If you really love pretzels, it may be for you, but otherwise, we feel there are better options out there. Mini Pretzels with Bacon-Cheese Fondue The Meatballs in Tomato Gravy are $15 and are veal, pork, and beef meatballs with tomato gravy, stracciatella cheese, Pecorino Romano, and toasted focaccia. Meatballs in Tomato Gravy These are tasty and mild enough for all members of your party. We feel that kids will find comfort in the classic meatballs, and the bread is a great pairing, especially since you can use it to dip into the remainder of the sauce afterwards. These meatballs are fresh and tender instead of tasting like they were frozen and reheated. The sauce is extremely mild with a slight sweet aftertaste, so you can consider us fans! A really great pairing This also comes in a vegan version! The Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Gravy are also $15 and were so incredibly solid. The meatballs were delicious and almost frighteningly realistic. They were so well seasoned and moist, and the sauce was so delicious that they tasted authentically meaty. Of course, they were completely vegan, and we appreciate them providing this alternative. They’re served with the same crostini on the side, and we loved it just as much as we did the first time around. Vegan Meatballs in Tomato Gravy Theater Concessions will cost you $12, and this is a trio of meatballs, sugar cookie, and buttered popcorn. This is like it was designed for the kids! It’s simple in the best way. Will it knock your socks off? No, definitely not, but the meatballs are fresh, the cookie was soft and delicious, and who doesn’t love popcorn? Theater Concessions The Roast Beef Sliders are also available for $17, and these are shaved roast beef and horseradish-mustard sour cream on slider rolls. Roast Beef Sliders This is another one of our favorite items here. The bun is soft, and the roast beef is easy to bite through. Not to mention, it’s a pleasant pink color, whereas we find a lot of roast beef to be a more unappetizing gray. The biggest surprise here is that there are caramelized onions on this, so keep that in mind when you order, since it’s not listed on the menu! We’d absolutely get these again, though we would personally ask for an additional side of that horseradish-mustard sour cream. So good! Finally, the Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts are $11, and these are served with miso-caramel sauce. Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts These looked a little underwhelming to us at first, but we were pleasantly surprised! You can actually taste the apple cider, which isn’t the case for a lot of apple cider treats. Are they the best donuts we’ve ever had? Well, no, but on an otherwise savory menu, they’re a really nice sweet option. We love this caramel sauce! We think the miso caramel sauce was an incredible addition, because the miso helps cut down on the sweetness, so it wasn’t too overpowering. They’re nothing to write home about, but they’re solid if you want something sweet! Drinks We decided to snag one of the mocktails on the menu, the Cherry Marquee! This is Minute Maid Premium Lemonade blended with Amarena cherries and garnished with a gourmet cherry, and it will cost you $6.49. This was a really pleasant nonalcoholic offering that didn’t go over the top with syrupy sweetness. Somehow, adding cherry to Minute Maid Premium Lemonade didn’t push it into Jolly Rancher territory. That’s why “pleasant” feels like a revolutionary word here. It’s definitely sweet, but it’s completely drinkable. An adult who isn’t drinking alcohol could have more than one without feeling like they’d have a horrible sugar hangover in the morning. Cherry Marquee We also grabbed the Caramel Corn Old Fashioned for $21. This is made with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, caramel corn, and The Bitter Truth Decanter Bitters. Caramel Corn Old Fashioned This has the classic flavors of an Old Fashioned, but it’s not overly sweet. This is a very smooth cocktail with no burn, and we loved the caramel corn that comes on the side. It tastes like it might be house-made — it’s the perfect caramel corn, sweet and crunchy without being too much. A really solid drink! We’re not totally sure the flavors go perfectly together, so we found ourselves spacing out munching on the caramel corn with taking sips of the drink, but overall, we’re fans of this drink! Nosh or Not You should head to Hurly-Burly if… You’re looking for a fun, themed bar with lots of space. This is a big space with a lot of seating. It’s very well decorated, and the story and theming feel very at home with the BoardWalk. The best part of the theme is the bulletin board by the bathrooms. There are tons of “old papers” from Polly’s dressing room, including letters and notes to other boardwalk characters, and 1930s ads for other BoardWalk spots. You need a late-night bite. This spot is open until 1 AM, so if you’ve just left an After Hours event in the parks, or you’ve participated in Extended Evening Hours and want to stop somewhere to eat, this is a great choice if your party is 21+. You want an outdoor bar with an amazing view. To us, the outdoor part of the bar is literally a stroke of genius. The vibe is not Pleasure Island or Atlantic Dance Hall. It’s not a rager. You’re sitting down in the newest environment in Walt Disney World, and it’s really beautiful. It uses the original space ingeniously and transports you to another place. Even though it’s set in current times, it feels like it takes you to a different time, too. There’s a disorienting onslaught of music, switching rapid-fire through decades and centuries, that makes you forget what year it is, if only for a moment. You might want to skip if… You want a genuine nightlife experience. We definitely think this is the final true blow to anything resembling true nightlife in Disney World. The tables are too close together that there’s nowhere to dance or stand with your drink and chat. It’s very much a seated lounge, like the many others you’ll find around Disney World. You’re not a fan of live entertainment or live music. During the day, you’ll find activities like trivia happening in a 30 minutes on/30 minutes off situation, and each night, you’ll get to hear amazing live music by numerous different groups, such as the Siren Sisters, who we got to see during our visit (and they were fantastic!). If you’re looking for a lounge where you can easily talk with your group without having to raise your voice, though, this may not be for you. You’ve got really picky people in your group, kids or adults. While the menu here does have some options that are good for pickier eaters, it’s not the most expansive. Overall We’re really big fans of this new spot, that’s for sure! We can see this place becoming very popular once people understand what it is, so we’ve put it all together in just a few sentences to try and relay how awesome it really is. You’re coming to a Disney World lounge with live music. There’s no time limit and no drink minimum or maximum. They have a full bar, so you can order whatever you want, but they also have fun signature cocktails and a small bites menu, some of which are cooked in the kitchen over at Trattoria al Forno, which is part of why it’s as delicious as it is. Hurly-Burly We feel especially that this spot is a massive upgrade in terms of environment, especially with how much story has been added to the venue. The outdoor bar is worth its weight in gold! The fact that you can come and sit outside without having to do the walk up list is such a great touch and seems immediately popular. The fact that it’s open till 1 AM gives night owls a place to eat and drink in Disney World too, which is rare around the resort. The outdoor bar is everything to us! We’re still dreaming about our experience at Hurly-Burly and already planning our next visit, but in the meantime, keep following Disney Food Blog for more food reviews you need to know for your next Disney World vacation. We have full planning guides so your next trip will be the best one yet. FULL GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS AT DISNEY’S BOARDWALK INN 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 Hurly-Burly? 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