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If you’re ready to get fast and furious at Universal Orlando, you’ve probably been keeping track of progress on the construction of the new Fast & Furious roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida. ©Universal Construction for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando: Hollywood Drift started earlier this year, and we’ve been doing our best to keep up with progress on the new roller coaster, which is set to open in 2027. The new coaster will be located where the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit once stood and will include 360-degree drifting cars racing along the tracks at high speeds. Now, we’ve got a new look at construction progress on the ride! Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we just got some new aerial photos of construction progress on the roller coaster. The first photo shows a rig that’s been added to the top of one of the coaster’s hills. This will be used for pull testing, which means that a test vehicle will be moved through the track to determine if anything needs to be adjusted for safety and clearance. ©bioreconstruct Here’s a photo of the construction team adding that rigging. Whew! That is high up! This is certainly not a job for someone who has a fear of heights. RESPECT. ©bioreconstruct Back on the ground, we’ve got some photos of a shipping container on a trailer of a jackknifed truck at the start of the ride. ©bioreconstruct Here’s a view of the semi itself. ©bioreconstruct Doors were recently added to the center of the shipping container, but it’s unclear as to what these might be used for. ©bioreconstruct Just a little bit after the rig photo was posted, we got a photo of a car in pull testing on the ride. So this part of ride testing is already underway, which puts it just one step closer to opening. ©bioreconstruct Here’s a photo zoomed in a bit so you can see how the pull testing works. There’s an envelope around the car that is basically how far outside someone could reach, but it also acts as an extension of the car body when it rotates. ©bioreconstruct Here’s another photo of pull testing located at the end of the coaster’s first launch. However, the pull testing vehicle is facing the reverse direction. ©bioreconstruct So construction progress is coming along, and we’re starting to see the first pull testing. This coaster is making HUGE progress, and it looks like it’s still set to open in 2027. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 2 Universal Orlando Rides Will Be CLOSED in 2027 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 What do you think of this coaster so far? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Choosing the right hotel to stay at for your Universal Orlando vacation can be difficult, but don’t worry — we’re here to help! Universal Orlando We recently stopped by the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, so come along with us for the FULL TOUR of one of their guest rooms! Atmosphere The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is located near Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, with complimentary transportation via water taxis and buses for its guests. Hotel guests also get the perks of early admission and FREE Express Pass Unlimited with valid theme park entry. Loews Royal Pacific Resort The resort is themed as an “exotic South Seas paradise” with a lagoon-style pool surrounded by a white sand beach and swaying palm trees, innovative food and drinks, and traditional tropical entertainment like the luau! Loews Royal Pacific Resort Pool The hallways leading up to the rooms are also quite themed, with seashell and ocean designs in the carpet and bright whites and blues on the walls. The hallways are themed! Standard Rooms Standard rooms can either have two queen beds or one king bed. We’re touring a room with two queen beds, and that’s exactly what you’ll see when you walk in. Each bed will have four pillows for sleeping and two decorative pillows. You’ll find the designs on the walls to be very on theme, with very large, beautiful flowers. Look at those flowers! These rooms also feature a dresser space and a desk and chair, so there is plenty of space to put your belongings when you stay here. There is also a TV — the perfect way to unwind after a long day at the parks! So much space! Although room views may differ, we had a beautiful view of the pool and a lot of other buildings at Universal. This view was beautiful! The bathroom features a single toilet and a shower that can also be used as a bathtub. Complimentary body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are located in the shower, as well as a shelf for your own toiletries if you so choose. The bathroom A door separates the toilet and shower area from the sink area, so two people are able to use the area at the same time; however, there is only one sink. A large mirror also hangs above the sink, so no one has to fight to see themselves getting ready! We love the mirror! Other Information Like every other Universal resort, Loews Royal Pacific Resort has concierge, a vacation planning center, a luggage holding area, Avis car rentals, a small gift shop, and a Starbucks that also has ready-to-go food. Other dining locations at this resort include Islands Dining Room, Jake’s American Bar, Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar, Tuk Tuk Market, and Bula Bar & Grill. Room service is also offered. Bula Bar & Grill If you’re bringing your own car during your stay, be prepared to pay for parking each day. To park overnight, it will cost $36 plus tax per night per vehicle to self-park and $45 plus tax per night per vehicle to overnight valet. If you’re only parking at the resort during the day, it will cost $53 plus tax to self-park or $56 plus tax to valet. Loews Royal Pacific Resort The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is a great option if you’re looking for convenience and immersion during your trip! Thanks for coming along with us on the tour and stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more theme park news, updates, tips, and tricks! EVERYTHING You Can See and Do at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. 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 Where do you stay when you vacation at Universal Orlando? 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 Universal Orlando to attend their media preview of Halloween at Universal hotels. 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. 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THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Everyone, listen up because we have some very exciting news. And no, it’s not about Disney, or Universal, or a theme park at all. Costco Churros are officially returning to Costco! No, we are not joking! Back by popular demand, Churros are finally making their way back to the Costco food court once again. Fans have been begging for the return of the Churros, and Costco has delivered. For a limited time, the Churros are returning to U.S. Costco food courts. ©Costco Costco has not yet announced how long these treats will be available for or even exactly when you can expect to see them in store. They just shared that the exact launch dates will vary depending on the store, but they will begin popping up in the next few weeks. These famous Twisted Churros are available for $1.49, so keep an eye out next time you visit your local Costco to see if they are there. Costco This announcement was made on the Costco Instagram, and the comments are already flowing in with fans begging for the change to be permanent, with one user stating, “PLEASE KEEP IT UP THERE FOREVER” while another shared, “Limited time?!??! Make it permanent!!!!” We hope these snacks stay around for a while, but you never know when they will be leaving again, so make sure to snag yours soon if you see them available in your local store. We will continue to keep you informed of all the Disney, and sometimes Costco, news. So stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! This Popular Single Rider Line is GONE at Disney World! 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 getting these Churros while they are back? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

You’ve got a TON of options when it comes to dining at Disney World. Want something quick and easy? You’ve got it. Something middle of the road and comforting? Yep, that too. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you can find that as well. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory We recently stopped by Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory to check out a dessert we think you’ll want to know about. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here! Over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, you’ll find Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, a counter-service spot that offers plenty of fresh eats and a variety of grab-and-go options if you’re just looking for something quick to eat on your way to the parks or back to your hotel room. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory We recently stopped by to try the Big Easy Custard, which you can get for $4.99. This is a beignet-flavored custard with a praline topping, and you’ll find it in one of the grab-and-go cases at Sassagoula. Our first impression of this dessert is that it is VERY sweet — our first bite was mostly praline, and it tasted like a very sweet icing with pecans in it. Luckily, the custard helps to balance out some of that sweetness. The praline mixed with the custard is really fantastic — it’s sweet, nutty, and creamy all at once, with a hint of that vanilla beignet flavor from the custard itself. Big Easy Custard There isn’t a ton of the praline topping, and we wish that some had been mixed in with the custard so that it wasn’t all gone before we got to the bottom. The pecans in the praline added a really nice crunch to an otherwise one-note texture, which was very welcome. This is also definitely a shareable dessert — while it might not seem huge, it’s dense and rich and would make a great end to a meal. It’s also a pretty decent value, since it’s shareable and only $5. Overall, we think this is a fantastic dessert — especially if you like custard or praline — and worth stopping by Port Orleans to get! SO much praline topping In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! 4 MAJOR Disney World Announcements That Will Impact Your 2027 Vacation 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 this Disney World restaurant before? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

One of the best parts about staying at a Disney World hotel has to be all of the food around the resorts. Especially at the Deluxe Resorts, which have a plethora of fantastic dining options to choose from. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge But if you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge this week, you’ll want to hear this news because it’s about to get more difficult to eat at one spot. This week, The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be available through Mobile Order only as both the food court and dining room close for brief maintenance. The full menu is set to be available, and the required Mobile Order will last from September 21st through September 25th. While this is slightly inconvenient for anyone staying at the resort, we are thankful that Disney has kept this spot open for guests to order food from, even if the actual space is closed. The Mara The Mara serves classic entrees as well as a selection of grab-and-go options. If you are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge this week and are looking for a dining location where you can sit and enjoy your meal, there are still several other options, including Boma, which is open for breakfast and dinner, serving an all-you-care to enjoy buffet. Boma There is also Jiko if you are looking for a more signature dinner dining experience. Jiko Over in the Kadani Village section of the resort, you can also eat at Sanaa, which is a sit-down restaurant serving African cuisine with Indian flavors, open for lunch and dinner. Sanaa There are also several lounges and pool bars around the resort you can visit for a quick bite to eat and a drink. We love dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and despite The Mara being offered through Mobile Order only, this should not impact your trip too much. Maji Pool Bar We will continue to bring you all of the Disney World news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! This POPULAR Single Rider Line is GONE at Disney World 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 is your favorite Disney World hotel restaurant? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Disney World is FULL of unique souvenirs — park-specific merch? They’ve got it. Resort-specific merch? Of course they carry that! Singing pumpkins? Happy Halloween! Interactive Star Wars puppets? Coming soon! The list goes on and on! It’s the singing pumpkin! Everything is SO tempting to buy, and I often do it on an impulse, only to regret buying it later. There are a couple of things specifically I regret buying — not because they’re not cute, but because they’re SO much cheaper on Amazon. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Don’t Buy Your Sweatshirts At The Parks Disney sweatshirts are CUTE, but they’re also extremely expensive. Like $60 to $90 expensive depending on the style. There are SO many cozy and affordable ones on Amazon that will fit your style without breaking the bank, including the Disney Women’s Athletic Zip-Up Track Jacket! ©Amazon Remember how I said prices can range when it comes to the style of sweatshirt? Well, zip-ups tend to be on the pricier end. This zip-up is under half the price of what one would cost in the park! This track jacket comes in black for the Mickey Mouse design, green for the Disney Villains design, or red for the Jack Skellington design! ©Amazon Each has a design on the front and on the back depending on the characters you choose! Sport your favorite characters without spending an arm and a leg! view ON AMAZON We Also Regret Buying Water It can be easy to forget to drink water when you’re worrying about checking off everything on your itinerary, and when you do get thirsty, the easiest thing to do would be to buy a water bottle at the nearest snack stand. We regret this INSTANTLY because a bottle of water costs nearly $5 now! That’s why we bring a reusable water bottle whenever we can — we specifically love the HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle! ©Amazon Because it’s collapsible, it’s easy to carry around, so it’s not weighing down our park bags while still keeping us hydrated! It comes in six different colors, has a lid with a flip straw, and a secure, watertight seal, so you don’t have to worry about spills. view ON AMAZON Don’t Spend Money On A Flimsy Poncho We’ve all been there — caught in the rain with no umbrella or poncho in sight. The only options? Hide in a building until the rain stops or buy a poncho that rips after one use. When we remember to bring a poncho, our go-to is the Frogg Toggs Poncho! It’s a little more expensive than your average Disney World poncho, but this thing lasts a LONG time. Frogg Toggs Poncho This poncho is THE BEST! It features a large hood, so our heads don’t get wet, and the hood has adjustable cords to help keep the rain out of your face — just don’t let it cover your eyes! And we especially love that it comes with its own carrying pouch, so when we’re done using it, we don’t have to worry about it getting everything else wet in our bag! Just put it in the pouch and go! 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

It’s certainly no secret that Magic Kingdom is changing in a major way, with the upcoming additions of Villains Land and Piston Peak National Park. Piston Peak National Park While we might not know exactly when either new land will open just yet, Disney is already hard at work making them come to life. Construction is well underway, and we’ve been doing our best to keep an eye on it — even though it’s not easy to spot from the ground. Luckily, there are some new photos that give us a better look at how things are going. Let’s check them out! Things are certainly moving along with construction at Piston Peak National Park! Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter, we have new aerial photos of the land, complete with a large tower crane in the middle, which is likely for constructing the Cars Ridge Run Rally ride. Access to Piston Peak will be between the exit area of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Haunted Mansion, so now those two areas of the park will be directly connected. via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter You can see Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the upper right corner of the photo below, just to give you an idea of exactly what you’re looking at. Disney has shared that the Peak in Piston Peak will be designed to match the nearby attractions, including these. via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter Here’s another look at the construction, this time from the Big Thunder Mountain Queue. While the land won’t be large in terms of size, it will be packed with two rides, and potentially dining and shopping as well, though Disney hasn’t officially announced anything. The upcoming area is inspired by National Parks, and more specifically Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The name of Piston Peak stems from the fictional land, Piston Peak National Park, from the 2014 Disney film Planes: Fire & Rescue (which is part of the Cars universe). View of construction from the Big Thunder queue Get ready to race through the mountains on wild terrain along mountain trails as you dodge geysers and splash through mud holes on an exciting and thrilling ride: Cars Ridge Run Rally! Disney shared that “The course will take racers through the rugged beauty of America’s national parks, including a climb up Piston Peak itself, where an icy, snow-covered mountaintop awaits.” View of construction from the Big Thunder queue The second ride will be geared toward “smaller racers” and will be fun for the whole family: Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along! Here, you’ll enter into a demolition derby with Miss Fritter and her “larger-than-life personality,” in her form as a high school-sized bus animatronic! We’ll be on the lookout for even more Magic Kingdom updates you need to know about and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more. Check out more Magic Kingdom news at the links below! Photos Reveal Construction Progress for NEW Magic Kingdom Rides and ExpansionMystery Construction Project Pops Up at Magic Kingdom13 Price Increases Just Hit A Popular Disney Springs RestaurantAre Closures FINALLY Slowing Down in Disney World?REVIEW: Did Disney World Soft Serve Get an Upgrade? 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 looking forward to the Piston Peak addition at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

If you’ve been following Disney World news closely over the past few months, then you know there have been a lot of changes in one Animal Kingdom line. Expedition Everest Recently, Disney has changed the way they load guests on Expedition Everest, making the Single Rider line move more slowly. But now the Single Rider line has been officially removed. Single Rider lines are one of our best tips for getting on certain Disney rides a little quicker; if you don’t mind being split from your party, you can save a lot of time in line. And one of our favorite, and most efficient, Single Rider lines was Expedition Everest. You could save a lot of time and get on the ride much quicker than the Standby line. Old Everest Single Rider Sign However, recently Disney updated the way they loaded guests onto the attraction. Instead of guests in the Standby making their way all the way to the front of the line and then being given a row, with single riders filling in the gaps, Disney started to pre-sort guests in the final room of the queue. In this room, guests are sorted into odd and even groups, meaning that there were fewer gaps for the single riders to fill in. Expedition Everest While this made the Standby line move more quickly, it made Single Rider much less efficient. Well, as of September 21st, Single Rider is no longer an option for this attraction. We visited the attraction to check it out, and sure enough, the Single Rider sign has been removed from the queue. Single Rider sign is GONE While this decision is not surprising given how much they have changed the loading process over the past few months, we are sad to see this Single Rider option go. However, we hope this will mean the Standby line will continue to move more quickly. Disney has also made it clear that this change only applies to Everest and that the other Single Rider lines around the parks will still be used! Expedition Everest We will continue to bring you all of the Disney World news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! Could Changes Be Coming to the Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal 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 What do you think of this Animal Kingdom change? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Are you obsessed with Disney and things that give you a bit of nostalgia?! If that sounds like you, then you are seriously going to want to see this new Disney Halloween find. ©Amazon This new little ghost reminds us of the old blow molds that our mom set on our porches during Halloween when we were little! It’s the perfect blend of old and new. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check out this NEW adorable Disney Halloween decoration ©Amazon Currently holding a 5-star rating, the Minnie Mouse Cutie Ghost Light-Up Decor is a MUST-HAVE for Halloween x Disney fans! This cute lamp features Minnie as a ghost holding a pumpkin in a molded PVC design. Best of all, it lights up with a pink or white glow! ©Amazon Designed for indoor use, this 16” H x 14 1/2” D light has a 6-hour timer and an off switch, as well as a button that lets you switch the color. ©Amazon Who says Halloween has to be scary? Fans of cute Halloween decorations should absolutely check out this charming offering — but do it fast! We have a feeling it could be popular and sell out at some point… BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Do you plan on picking one up? Let us know in the comments and continue to follow us here at DFB for more great Disney souvenir finds! View the full article

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Because it’s time to celebrate over at EPCOT! Crowds! Every year on September 21st, EPCOT plays the song “September” all day long at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. It’s an awesome tradition, and today we visited to check out all the fun and see if the crowds showed up. Spoiler Alert: they did! One of the best parts about riding Cosmic Rewind is the songs that play on the ride. There is a selection of six songs that can play, and each time you ride, one of them is randomly chosen. The line is already long Many people have the goal of getting all six of the songs, which are: “September” “Disco Inferno” “Conga” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” “I Ran” “One Way or Another” And if you only have “September” left, or it’s just your favorite, today is the perfect time to ride. The iconic opening line of the song goes, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” and, as a fun tradition, “September” will be the only song to play at Cosmic Rewind today, September 21st! When we got to the ride this morning, the crowds were already showing up and getting in line. September 21st Crowds In fact, by 9:30 this morning, the line was already at 140 minutes, which is over a two-hour wait. In addition to the song playing on the ride, we also spotted a DJ outside the attraction playing Star Lord’s playlist. We even got to see Star Lord himself walking around and interacting with guests. DJ playing Star Lord’s Playlist In years past, this has always been a very popular day to visit EPCOT and ride this attraction, so these higher crowds are not surprising. The wait time remained high throughout the morning and, as of 1:30 PM, only dropped slightly to 125 minutes. So many people! In addition to all the entertainment, there is also a specialty drink for the celebrations called the Supernova Sip available for $6.49. This is a lemonade with spicy hot honey syrup, edible glitter, topped with cotton candy. You can also grab it with bourbon for $17. But we tried the nonalcoholic version. Supernova Sip This drink was very interesting and was an odd combination of both spicy and refreshing. The spice does not burn your lips but rather has a pleasant burn as you drink. It is not overpowering, but if you do not like spice, we would suggest avoiding this one. Supernova Sip The lemonade itself was not too sour and added a nice sweetness against the spice. The design of this drink is very cute, and the addition of the cotton candy and the edible glitter was a very fun touch. Cotton Candy! If you are spice-averse at all, you should probably skip this one, and we think it could be too spicy for kids. But if you love spice, are looking for something unique, and want to celebrate September 21st in style, this is a really fun drink! Supernova Sip We will continue to bring you all of the Disney World news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! This NEW EPCOT Experience Is Every Cheese Lover’s Dream! 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 visiting EPCOT today? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Keeping up with everything new happening at Disney World has basically become a full-time job at this point (that’s where we come in!) Hurly-Burly The parks are getting entirely new lands, major expansions are breaking ground, fresh rides are headed our way, and classic attractions are finally getting fixed up, so yeah, a lot is happening. But if we’re being honest, it’s the new restaurants that really get us excited. And right now, there is a lot of change at Disney’s BoardWalk. Let’s take a look. We’ve been tracking the construction process of Hurly-Burly, Disney World’s new lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk ahead of its official opening date on October 1st. As that is coming up soon, progress is coming along pretty quickly now. Recently, a new SIGN appeared along the top of the building’s entrance, letting the world know that this is Hurly-Burly. new Hurly-Burly sign Hurly-Burly will be a family-friendly space in the afternoons for activities like trivia and other games. However, at night, starting at 9 P.M., the space will become a 21-and-over venue with live music and “coastal-inspired cocktails.” We can see that coastal theme carried out on the exterior of the venue as well with the new shades of blue. New paint on the exterior The lounge is currently surrounded by planters and a guardrail, so we can only view the outside, but we are getting so excited for this new location to open in less than a month! Opening Oct 1st Hurly-Burly isn’t the only new restaurant coming to the Boardwalk! Disney confirmed that a brand-new quick-service restaurant is on the way to the BoardWalk, though details are being kept close to the chest for now. The official word is that more info is coming later this summer, and honestly, we think this is just what the Boardwalk needed — a solid counter-service option. New quick-service restaurant coming soon! While we don’t know the exact details, we can guess that it will be placed in the former Big River Grille & Brewing Works Restaurant. This is a big deal for resort guests who don’t always want a sit-down meal, and we’re very curious to see what Disney has in store. Right now, we just have construction walls up surrounding the former restaurant, but we are on the lookout for more information and updates! We can’t wait! A new shopping experience is coming to Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, and it’s going to offer vintage charm. The new retail experience is called Basin on the BoardWalk, and it will be rooted in the resort’s classic boardwalk heritage. The store will offer a sensory shopping experience that is described as “both timeless and distinctly new.” Right now hedges are surrounding the doors and windows, but we are waiting on Disney to share more information on this location. Basin at the Boardwalk The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates coming from the Boardwalk and will be there on opening day of each one to check it out, so stay tuned to DFB for more. FULL MENU Announced For Disney’s NEW Hurly-Burly Lounge Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most excited to open at the Boardwalk? Tell us in the comments below! View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, it goes without saying that we love the Disney Parks, and we love Disney food, so together, they’re ten times more magical! These little guys are SO cute! If you’re also a Disney foodie, then this new souvenir collection will be your new favorite thing. These Disney Parks Food Blind Boxes feature classic Disney characters snacking on iconic Disney Parks food! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We need all six of these Disney Parks Food Blind Boxes! The Disney Parks Food Blind Box gives you one mystery character out of six adorable options. You can get Mickey Mouse sitting inside popcorn, Minnie Mouse snacking on a Minnie caramel apple, Winnie the Pooh eating a honey bun, Chewbacca covered in blue milk… Disney Parks Food Blind Box …Miguel holding a churro, Stitch mischievously hiding behind a DOLE Whip, or Spider-Man climbing on a pretzel! There really isn’t a bad option in here; they’re all so adorable! Disney Parks Food Blind Box We spotted these in person at The Disney Drop Shop at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, but they just released online on the Disney Store website, so you don’t have to be at Disney World to bring one home. This is a new must-have for our fellow Disney food fans, and we’re trying for all six now that we can get them delivered straight to our door! view ON Disney Store 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 thing that we love about visiting Disney World so often is that we’ll often have an experience that’s unique from anything we’ve had before…and it happens all the time. From extra magic created by Cast Members to a fun interaction with a character, this is how Disney remains magical, even for those who go all the time. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Well, a NEW detail just popped up in EPCOT that made us smile, and we had to share it with you. Remember the sea urchins in EPCOT’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion? Well, sometimes Disney dresses them up, and now they’re dressed up to celebrate the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Seriously, though, just WAIT until you see them! So first, we need to explain something about sea urchins. Their natural behavior has them covering their bodies with materials they find in their environment. This “covering behavior” helps these animals thrive in harsh habitats. So, sea urchins wear “hats” in their normal environments, which means Disney is just using the sea urchins’ natural behaviors by dropping materials near them that they will eventually pick up and “wear.” Sea Urchin with Mickey hat Well, now the sea urchins are wearing hats to represent the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, so the little hats include things like cheese, baguettes, and even forks. We recently visited the SeaBase Aquarium to see for ourselves, and we saw urchins wearing a cheese wedge as a hat. It’s wearing CHEESE We also saw a sea urchin with a baguette on its head. WE…CAN’T…EVEN. Baguette This is just another way Disney creates extra magic by just counting on sea urchins to do what sea urchins do…wear hats. But even as simple as this is, we are officially obsessed. You’ll want to come check it out for yourself if you plan on visiting the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival While you’re at the festival, you’ll also want to check out the food booths that recently opened later than the rest of the festival like The Wedge and Festival Favorites. There’s also an exhibit in CommuniCore Hall that recently opened that’s ALL ABOUT CHEESE. Trust us…there’s still more to see, do, and eat through November 21st, the last day of the festival! Cheers to Cheese! EVERYTHING You Need To Eat and Drink at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for more Disney magic in the parks and share it all with you, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The 4 Best EPCOT Food And Wine Products For Disney World According To Our Testing Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the sea urchins in these little “hats”? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

Disney World is going through some serious changes right now, all over the parks and beyond. Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios will soon be home to Monstropolis, while Pueblo Esperanza is under construction at Animal Kingdom. And, over at Magic Kingdom, construction has begun on not one, but two new lands: Piston Peak and Villains Land. That’s not the only construction recently spotted at Magic Kingdom, though, as a mystery building has suddenly popped up backstage. A mystery building has started to pop up behind Magic Kingdom, leaving many wondering exactly what it will end up being. Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter, we’ve got an aerial view of the construction. According to @bioreconstruct, this new building might be an office building. It’s currently being built backstage, behind Adventureland, next to the service canal for the Electrical Water Pageant barges. via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter Right now, it’s not exactly clear what the building will be used for, but if we had to guess, it will likely be either an office building or some sort of staging building for Cast Members. According to a commenter on X, it will be the new home for Entertainment, including costuming, parade operations, and more, though this has not been confirmed, so just keep that in mind. The site was previously used by Disney Performing Arts, so it may continue to be used for that once construction is complete. via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter The building is also somewhat near the new Piston Peak and Villains Lands, so it’s possible that this new building will be used for something that has to do with those expansions. Ultimately, we’ll have to wait and see what Disney ends up doing here. via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter We’ll be on the lookout for additional updates on this construction and more from Magic Kingdom. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Check out more Magic Kingdom news at the links below! Mystery Construction Project Pops Up at Magic Kingdom13 Price Increases Just Hit A Popular Disney Springs RestaurantAre Closures FINALLY Slowing Down in Disney World?REVIEW: Did Disney World Soft Serve Get an Upgrade?4 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in October 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 When are you heading to Magic Kingdom next? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

We love that on Disney+, you can watch all of your favorite Disney TV shows and movies all in one place! And we always get so excited whenever a new Disney movie finally makes its way from theaters onto streaming. ©Disney Which is why today we are diving into when all of the newest Disney movies will be making their Disney+ debut. On average, it takes around two to three months for Disney movies to start streaming on Disney+ after they premiere in theaters. That amount of time varies depending on the popularity of the movie and the box office success. Today, we are going to be going over some of the popular movies from this past year that are already on Disney+ and when others will be debuting. Starting with what is currently available to watch on Disney+. ©Disney Popular Movies From 2026 Available on Disney+ Zootopia 2 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Hoppers The Devil Wears Prada 2 ©Disney Now, let’s look into what everyone is really curious about: when the rest of the movies released this year will be available on Disney+. Disney+ Streaming Dates for These Popular 2026 Movies Toy Story 5 — September 23rd, 2026 Live Action Moana — Late 2026. Disney has not provided an exact date, but we suspect it will be released on Disney+ sometime in October or November! ©Disney Now, there are many other highly anticipated movies set to release soon, especially Avengers: Doomsday, which will premiere in theaters on December 18th, 2026. Now, with a movie like this, it will most likely not follow the typical two- to three-month streaming rule. While many Marvel movies are released and do hit streaming within this window, Doomsday is the first full Avengers movie to be released since Avengers: Endgame back in 2019. ©Marvel And Endgame took over six months to arrive on Disney+. It is important to note that Avengers: Endgame did appear on Disney+ with the launch of the service in 2019. So, while we predict that Avengers: Doomsday will not hit Disney+ until several months after it premieres (most likely more than three months), it will probably not be a full six months. A more accurate comparison would be movies like Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts, which all took closer to four months to debut on Disney+. So, we predict Avengers: Doomsday will premiere on Disney+ sometime around April or May of 2027. ©Marvel If you are curious to know all the news surrounding Disney+ and Disney movies, make sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss a thing! The Disney+ Change We Have Been Dreading Is Finally Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you see new Disney movies in theaters or wait for them to premiere on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

While 2026 isn’t quite over yet — we still have a whole holiday season to get through — many Disney World guests have already turned their calendars to 2027 to begin planning their next trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” … and they’re going back and forth on which discount they’re going to use to save money! Cinderella Castle Right now, Disney is offering two MAJOR discounts (there are also discounts available for Disney Visa Cardholders and Annual Passholders) for trips in 2027. How do they compare? Let’s find out! Option 1: 25% Off on Rooms in the Spring First off, Disney is offering guests the ability to save up to 25% on select rooms for stays on select nights from January 3rd to April 29th. Slinky Dog Dash Guests can save 20% on rooms for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th and 25% on rooms for stays most nights from February 28th to April 29th at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort – King Bed Rooms Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort – 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom Villas Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Guests can save 15% on rooms for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th and 20% on rooms for stays most nights from February 28th to April 29th at the following hotels: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Resort View Rooms Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Deluxe Studios Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Caribbean Beach Guests can save 10% on rooms for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th and 15% on rooms for stays most nights from February 28th to April 29th at the following hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (excludes January and February dates) Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside – Standard Location Rooms Pop Century Option 2: Save $250 a Night The 25% savings aren’t the only offer Disney has available for next year. The company is also offering savings of $250 per night on select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket packages for stays on select nights from January 3rd to July 28th, 2027. EPCOT For select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) room-and-ticket packages, guests can save $150 per night for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th, and $250 per night for stays most nights from February 28th to July 28th at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Animal Kingdom Lodge For select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) room-and-ticket packages, guests can save $75 per night for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th, and $150 per night for stays most nights from February 28th to July 28th at the following hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Resort View Rooms Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Deluxe Studio Rooms Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort For select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) room-and-ticket packages, guests can save $40 per night for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 3rd to February 25th, and $60 per night for stays most nights from February 28th to July 28th at the following hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Standard Rooms Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter All-Star Movies So, let’s compare the two! For our example, we looked at a hypothetical trip at the Contemporary, with a check-in date of March 15th and a check-out date of March 19th. Disney’s Contemporary Resort When looking at the $250-a-Night discount, the total package cost was $3,888: ©Disney In comparison, the 25% Off Discount total for the same room during the same period was $579.38: ©Disney However, of course, the latter doesn’t include theme park tickets. If a full trip’s worth of park tickets are added, it jumps up to $4144.15: ©Disney So in general, which discount will save more will likely be dependent on how many — if any — days a guest wants to dedicate to Disney World’s theme parks during their stay. TRON Lightcycle / Run If you’re planning a Disney World stay in 2027, be sure to look at every possible discount you can find! Stay tuned to DFB for further deep dives into how to save on your next Disney World trip. 4 MAJOR Disney World Announcements That Will Impact Your 2027 Vacation 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 Heading to Disney next year? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

I have a confession to make: I’m a sucker for Disney ornaments. My Christmas tree is dedicated JUST to Disney ornaments, and I’m probably going to have to get a bigger tree soon because I’m running out of space for more. But with that being said, I’m pretty picky about what goes on my tree. ©Disney Disney just released a new ornament collection inspired by Disney World, and I fear that I may need every single one of these ornaments. They truly hit the must-buy and niche mark. We love that it mixes a vintage Christmas feel with trendy bright, bold colors! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Buy the “it’s a small world” Hippo ©Disney FINALLY an ornament for our favorite winking hippo! This is one that is sure to help cure those Disney Parks blues this holiday season. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Get the Mickey Mouse Balloon Glass Ornament ©Disney Love Mickey balloons and want to display that love with your holiday decor? This beautiful glass ornament has a Mickey balloon shape suspended inside it. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Buy the Disney Princess Glass Ball Ornament ©Disney This one is for Disney Princess fans. This pretty glass ball ornament features a “quilted” texture with decal art of Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Merida, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Moana. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Get the Tinker Bell Glass Ornament ©Disney How sweet does Tinker Bell look as a glass ornament? This is a fully sculpted glass blown ornament featuring Tinker Bell, complete with fairy dust (aka glitter) accents. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Buy the Mad Tea Party Teacup Glass Ornament ©Disney If your favorite thing to do in Disney World is spin around dizzily in a teacup, this ornament may be just for you. This sculpted blown ornament features a pretty pink teacup with a metallic finish and glittery trim. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Get the Stitch with Pineapple Swirl Ornament ©Disney Here’s an ornament featuring Stitch with an ICONIC Disney snack, the DOLE Whip pineapple swirl. This sculpted ornament shows Stitch getting ready to take that first bite! Mele Kalikimaka! GET AT THE DISNEY STORE Get the Dumbo the Flying Elephant Glass Ornament ©Disney The classic Dumbo ride vehicle has been reimagined as a beautiful sculpted blown glass ornament with metallic paint and glitter accents. This is an ornament that will be sure to make you smile every time you look at it. GET AT THE DISNEY STORE 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

Have you ever dreamed of working for Disney? Becoming a Disney World Cast Member is a dream come true for so many people, but it’s not every day that Disney is looking to hire folks in roles at the parks. We LOVE Cast Members! However, that’s about to change. According to WESH, Disney will soon be hiring THOUSANDS of new Cast Members for jobs in Florida, so maybe it’s time to dust off that resume, polish up your interviewing skills, and start checking the Disney jobs site for openings. Disney World will be adding 5,000 NEW jobs in Central Florida over the next five years. Of course, this makes sense, considering just how BIG Disney World is about to get. Right now, Magic Kingdom is getting a Cars-themed expansion in Frontierland and a Villains Land. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new land, Pueblo Esperanza. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also getting a new land, Monstropolis. A new hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, is also on the way. ©Disney This news comes after Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, announced efforts to restructure the company at the corporate level, including some layoffs. Currently, Disney World is the largest single-site employer in the U.S. with around 80,000 Cast Members. EPCOT Cast Members What kind of roles will Disney be looking to fill? Well, some will be those Cast Members you don’t see often. Disney Ambassador Kylee Withers said, “There’s a whole operation behind the scenes, and those cast members are laying the foundation to help create that experience. And I think the cast members that you don’t see oftentimes are the ones that help really immerse our guests in that experience.” Haunted Mansion Cast Members Disney has said that three out of five Disney leaders began their careers in hourly roles, while full-time cast members in professional, leadership, and skilled operations stay with the company for around an average of 12 years, which is much higher than the national average. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Former Cast Member Reveals 6 Things That Most Disney World Visitors Miss 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 View the full article

From the new and noteworthy to the tried and true…. September DOLE Whip Flight We’ve tasted EVERY snack around the Disney Springs shopping district to find out WHICH ones are actually worth your money. Check out our new video: We Tried EVERY Snack in Disney Springs — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It 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

Okay, we need to talk — because there’s a flash sale on Disney souvenirs happening on Amazon right now, and it is dangerously good. No park ticket, no standing in line at the Emporium, no fighting your way through the crowds on Main Street, U.S.A. Just pure, unbothered shopping from your couch (ideally in Mickey ears, for the vibes). Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom We’ve rounded up some of the deepest discounts we’ve found online, and you’re going to want to check them out. But here’s the thing about flash sales: they’re called “flash” for a reason, and the best items tend to vanish faster than a churro at the Magic Kingdom. So, grab your credit card, because you’re not going to want to miss these deals! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A flash sale on Disney souvenirs is happening on Amazon right now, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite deals you won’t want to miss! Without further ado, let’s get to shopping! Get the Disney Villains cookbook on sale right now — Less than $10! ©Amazon With simple step-by-step instructions and photos of each recipe, this cookbook will have you crafting wickedly delicious treats alongside illustrations of Disney Villains and their sidekicks. The cookbook features 50 beginner-friendly recipes, including dishes like Kronk’s Spinach Puffs, Gaston’s Chicken Drumsticks, Cruella Cookies, and many more, along with a thorough introduction to kitchen basics, a “difficulty rating” for each recipe, and an index of dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes. view ON AMAZON This Simple Modern Mickey floral tumbler — LIGHTNING DEAL ©Amazon This 40-ounce tumbler is designed for cold liquids and will help keep you hydrated all day! It features a tapered shape with a handle, making it the ideal cup to take with you on the go, since it fits in most car cupholders. The lid and straw are designed to be leak-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about spills when you’re carrying this tumbler with you. It’s dishwasher-safe and is made of stainless steel for maximum durability. Plus, it’s got the most adorable floral Mickey design! view ON AMAZON And finally, grab Disney Adults on sale, too Disney Adults! Disney Adults dives deep into a misunderstood subculture, exploring the lives and experiences of a fascinating community to better understand its devotees’ unwavering passion for all things Disney, why it offends, and why it matters. It’s a fascinating and enlightening deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community from our very own AJ, here at Disney Food Blog. Grab this New York Times Bestseller while it’s on sale! 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

If you’ve been following along with Disney news over the past few months, you know there are a ton of new projects and exciting experiences opening in Disney World over the next several years. Hurly-Burly We’ve got Piston Peak in Magic Kingdom, Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios, Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom, and more. While we are thrilled for these new lands to open, we still have a long wait until they do, which is why we are so excited that a brand new experience opens in Disney World next week! That’s right, after much waiting and anticipation, Hurly-Burly officially opens next week on October 1st. This all-new lounge experience will open on Disney’s BoardWalk and is themed to “the golden era of seaside leisure, offering family entertainment by day and splashy live music by night.” ©Disney Here, you can expect specialty cocktails, small plates, and live entertainment as you are transported back in time to the 1920s while enjoying the theming and entertainment of this new space. Now, the name of this spot is very interesting. Hurly-Burly actually means a loud state of commotion and uproar, so we suspect this location will be full of fun, music, and high energy, which we are very excited to experience! Hurly-Burly opens soon! Hurly-Burly lives in the home of the former BoardWalk dueling piano bar, Jelly Rolls. This was a beloved experience many fans were sad to see leave, so we are glad to see that this new lounge will bring back a lively and entertaining space to Disney’s BoardWalk. Dueling Pianos at Jellyrolls One of the best places to enjoy and relax after a long day in the Disney World parks is the BoardWalk; the food, drinks, and entertainment are all incredible. And this space has been missing a fun lounge experience since the closure of Jelly Rolls, and we hope Hurly-Burly will fill that void well! Disney’s BoardWalk We will be checking out this spot as soon as it opens, so make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss anything about this all-new lounge! FULL MENU Announced For Disney’s NEW Hurly Burly Lounge! 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 Do you have plans to visit this new lounge? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

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Listen, I’m not trying to be dramatic, but I think some Disney World chicken strips and fries would heal me right about now. Chicken Tenders at Cosmic Ray’s Okay, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but there’s just something about Disney’s chicken strips that scratches an itch for me. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the fact that everything tastes better when I’m at Disney World, or maybe it’s just the fact that I love me a good chicken strip. No matter the reason, sometimes I drive all the way to Disney World just for the chicken strips, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Every once in a while, I will turn to my husband and proclaim the need for Disney World chicken tenders. Not any chicken tenders that I can get nearby, but specifically the chicken tenders you’ll find at several different quick-service spots around Disney World. So, he will indulge me, and soon enough, I’ll be riding Passenger Princess-style on the roughly two-hour drive to the parks. Chicken Strips and Fries I know what you’re probably thinking: “Those chicken tenders really aren’t anything special.” And, objectively, you’re right. But somehow, they’re still special to me. Are they mass-produced by a food distribution company like Sysco? Yes. Could I probably find the exact same chicken tenders at a restaurant near my home? Also yes. But would they taste as good if I’m not eating them in the Most Magical Place on Earth? Absolutely not. ©Netflix Call me crazy, but I even prefer them to other popular chicken tenders at Disney World, like those at Chicken Guy! I don’t know what it is, but something about the good ol’ quick-service tendies just does it for me, and now that Disney has introduced some ~elevated~ versions of these tendies, I’m basically in heaven anytime I get to eat them. What can I say? I love me some chicken tenders. My favorite of the saucy chicken tenders at Disney World can be found at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. The Honey Buffalo Chicken Strips with Ranch are completely glazed in a honey buffalo sauce and drizzled with ranch, and I am all about it. I love buffalo sauce. I love ranch. I love buffalo sauce and ranch together. So, yeah, these chicken strips are basically my dream come true. BIG FAN OVER HERE And, now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to tell my husband we’re going to need to plan a chicken tendie mission soon. We’ll be on the lookout for additional Disney World snack updates and more. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Disney World Started a New Restaurant Trend (and We Love It) Check out recent Disney snack reviews at the links below! REVIEW: This Disney World Snack Delighted Our Eyes and Confused Our Taste BudsREVIEW: This $24 Pie Is A Grown Up Pop-Tart and We Want 12 of ThemREVIEW: This Disney World Dessert Is Part Cake, Part Cookie, and Entirely Out of ControlREVIEW: I’m Officially Quitting Work Early Today To Go Get This NEW Spooky Drink Flight at Disney SpringsREVIEW: Wait! Did We Love ALL 11 Of These Disneyland Halloween Treats? 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’s your favorite Disney World snack? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

We don’t always eat our way around Disney World…okay, yeah, we do. We ALWAYS eat our way around Disney World, and that means this week, we did even MORE eating. We got to check out a newly-reopened EPCOT Food & Wine Festival booth, enjoyed a delicious flatbread at what is probably one of our least favorite Magic Kingdom restaurants (hey, sometimes, those restaurants surprise us!), and were disappointed when one of our favorite meals in Disney’s Hollywood Studios changed. Buffalo Chicken Flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus We also kept a close eye on Disney World restaurants to spot any menu changes, so let’s see what menu updates we discovered this week. Spoiler alert: one Disney Springs restaurant just got a bit pricier. Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s Royal Table Breakfast Specialty Cocktails Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Cinderella’s Royal Table Crystal Palace Specialty Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20 Crystal Palace Plaza Restaurant Specialty Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20 The Plaza Restaurant! Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Snack REMOVED: Zurg Overload Shake Floats and Shakes REMOVED: Chocolate-Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float ADDED: Chocolate-Caramel Cold Brew Float — Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with Chocolate Soft-serve and Salted Caramel Sauce for $7.19 Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies EPCOT Garden Grill Alcoholic Beverages Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Garden Grill Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood and Vine Breakfast Cocktails Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Hollywood & Vine Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant Breakfast Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20.50 Tusker House Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe Specialty Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20.50 Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Grand Floridian Cafe Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana Specialty Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20.50 ‘Ohana Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe Morning Cocktails Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Whispering Canyon Cafe Disney’s Beach Club Resort Cape May Cafe Breakfast Cocktails Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Cape May Cafe Disney’s Contemporary Resort Chef Mickey’s Magical Morning Cocktails Sunrise Margarita changed from $18.50 to $20.50 Chef Mickey’s! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant Breakfast Cocktails Bloody Mary changed from $17.50 to $17 Ale & Compass Restaurant Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort El Mercado de Coronado Handhelds ADDED: French Dip for $19 El Mercado de Coronado! Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Limited Time Offerings ADDED: Toasted Coconut Flan Cake — Coconut Flan topped with Coconut Pound Cake for $9 Amorette’s Patisserie T-Rex Appetizers Colosso Beef Nachos changed from $23.79 to $23.99 Mozzarella Sticks changed from $15.99 to $16.49 Cheesy Skillet Meatballs changed from $17.49 to $17.79 Caprese Flatbread changed from $17.49 to $17.79 BBQ Chicken Flatbread changed from $17.49 to $17.79 Soup & Salads Caesar-saurus Salad changed from $20.49 to $20.99 Omnivore’s Delight changed from $22.79 to $22.99 Seafood Fish-N-Chips changed from $25.79 to $25.99 Pastas Creole Chicken & Shrimp Ravioli changed from $35.49 to $35.79 Prehistoric Pasta changed from $24.79 to $24.99 Carnivores Fire-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken changed from $26.79 to $26.99 Mes-O-Bones changed from $31.79 to $31.99 New York Strip changed from $46.29 to $46.79 T-Rex Cafe Keeping up with Disney World restaurant menu changes is a lot, but you can check menus online on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also let you know when menus change, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. 10 Restaurants Now Break Walt Disney’s Number One Rule for 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 Did Disney World change the menu at your favorite restaurant? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

Disney World has seen SO many changes this year, including new rides, restaurants, and experiences. And believe it or not, even more changes are in store for October 2026. Cinderella Castle Several restaurants and food options are opening in Disney World in October, while two will temporarily close. Plus, one park is opening later, another park is closing later, and an annual marathon will start in the Most Magical Place on Earth, too. Hurly-Burly Opens Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk opens October 1st, 2026, offering live entertainment, vintage drinks, and lite bites. Hurly-Burly During the day, the lounge will welcome guests for family-friendly fun, including host-led activities like trivia and other games. At night, the lounge will become a 21-and-older nightlife venue. FULL MENU Announced For Disney’s NEW Hurly-Burly Lounge New Food & Wine Festival Booths The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is officially underway, but not every booth has opened yet! The 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival The last four booths, Coastal Eats, Earth Eats, The Alps, and India, will open on October 2nd and be available through the end of the festival. 6 Booths With Delayed Openings At The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Scat Cat’s Club Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is known for many things, but the delicious beignets at Scat Cat’s Club are one of the biggest ones. If you’re a big fan of this fluffy, delightful snack, where you can snag them will be CHANGING for the coming few months. Mickey Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Scat Cat’s Club Café and Lounge close on October 6th. The refurbishment is expected to take until December for the Café, while the Lounge is expected to open in January 2027. During the closure, beignets and coffee will also be available at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, and a temporary bar will be available near the café from 5 PM to 11 PM each night. Beignet Fans, DON’T PANIC, But Your Beloved Disney World Snack is Moving Diamond Horseshoe The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom will reopen on October 4th with a brand-new cowboy-themed menu. ©Disney Reservations open on September 29th, but walk-ins are available. NEW MENU REVEALED for Magic Kingdom Restaurant Olivia’s Cafe Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort will end brunch service on October 6th. This meal has been a longtime favorite of ours, a true hidden gem in Disney World. Now, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. Olivia’s Cafe Brunch Spread Starting on Tuesday, October 6th, breakfast will be served from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, and dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM. Disney World Is Removing Brunch From One of Our Favorite Restaurants Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours If you’re staying at a deluxe Disney World resort in October, you’ll get access to Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom. You’ll get an extra two hours in the park from 6 PM to 8 PM! Pandora at night On Tuesday, October 20th and Monday, October 26th, you can take advantage of lower ride wait times and even catch Pandora: The World of Avatar all lit up at night! A FULL List of Disney World Park Hours for October 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend The runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will be held from Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th, featuring a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon race, plus a 19.3-mile challenge. ©runDisney Instead of its usual 9 AM opening (8:30 AM Early Entry), EPCOT will open at 10 AM (9:30 AM Early Entry) on Friday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 25th to account for the early morning races. EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend We’ll be sure to keep you updated on Disney World news as it’s announced, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more! This Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Is Getting a MAJOR Upgrade 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 October Disney World event surprised you the most? Will any of these events impact your trip? Comment below! View the full article