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Sommerfest in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion serves up traditional German dishes all year, and once again it’s featuring special items just for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Sommerfest The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially opened, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading Sommerfest in the Germany Pavilion to check out some Festival items! Menu Over at the Sommerfest, you’ll find two special Food & Wine Festival items this year. Returning this year is the savory Zwiebelkuchen, a German Onion Cake with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Herbs, and a Savory Custard. And new for 2026 is a Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew coffee. 2026 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats Returning to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival again this year is the Zwiebelkuchen, a German Onion Cake with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Herbs, and a Savory Custard for $9.79. Zwiebelkuchen The Zwiebelkuchen is filled with loads of caramelized onions, small pieces of well-dispersed crispy bacon, some herbs, and a custard that is reminiscent of a quiche filling — this was a highlight and gave the dish some flavor. We enjoyed this! The portion size was large, and we almost felt onion overload by the end. If you’re a big fan of onions, this snack is made for you! Drinks New for 2026 is the Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew made with Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with Sweet Cream, Caramel, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Pretzel Pieces for $6.49. Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew We originally got our drink, and it… wasn’t it. The syrups didn’t mix together and melted towards the bottom, and it just wasn’t a hit. We decided to give it another try because we thought that we might have just gotten a bad batch, and lo and behold, we did! The next one mixed well together and mostly tasted of caramel coffee. You’ll definitely want to be a fan of the coffee’s taste, and we would really call it more of a Caramel Cold Brew since the cinnamon and pretzel didn’t come through. There is a pretzel topping, but it’s not really going to be present in each sip’s flavor. Cinnamon Pretzel Cold Brew OVERALL If you’re a big fan of onion tarts, then we recommend stopping by Sommerfest for the Zwiebelkuchen! Plus, it’s big enough to share. The cold brew was more on the side of caramel and coffee, so if those are two flavors you love, this could be worth the stop. It wasn’t as unique as we were hoping but still a solid Joffrey’s coffee option. That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that 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 this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Is there anything better than lounging around your house in your comfiest outfit? Well, yes, actually! ©Disney Lounging around in your comfiest Disney-themed outfit is a hundred times better, if you ask us. With the cozy fall and winter months on the way, you might be looking for some of the perfect loungewear to be comfy on your couch while you watch your favorite movies. Lucky for you, we’ve found some of our favorite Disney lounge sets from Amazon and Target! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Add these Disney lounge sets to your cart before they’re gone! Get this lounge set on sale ©Target Featuring solid colors, a round neck design, and a cutoff sleeve design, this lounge set will make you feel cozy all day long while you’re walking around the parks! It would also be great to wear on travel days and will have you looking cute and put together while still staying comfortable. view ON TARGET.com This striped lounge set is another fun one ©Amazon This striped short set is made from ribbed knit fabric and is soft, breathable, and lightweight. It would pair perfectly with a sweater for chilly fall days, and we love that the top and shorts can be mixed and matched with other tops and bottoms to make the lounge set even more versatile! view ON AMAZON We love this matching sweat set ©Amazon The colder months will be here before we know it (well, okay, maybe not in Florida…) and if you’re looking to stay cozy and warm at the parks, this set is just the thing. We love the quarter-zip collared sweatshirt that features a cinched waist so it stays in place, and the flared sweatpants are designed to be loose-fitting and comfortable. view ON AMAZON And finally, stand out with this coral lounge set on sale ©Amazon Whether you’re heading to Disney World, the airport, the beach, or even just running errands, this oversized lounge set will keep you comfortable all day long. The classic crewneck short-sleeve top and relaxed wide-leg shorts with the flowing silhouette offer unrestricted movement and superior airflow, delivering unmatched breathability and effortless, laid-back style. 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

The first day of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is here, and like always, we’re braving the crowds and chaos to get you all the details and food reviews as quickly as we can. But y’all…this has been a PROCESS. 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Let’s just say that things don’t always go according to plan, especially on the first day of a festival. And let’s just say that we’ve already suffered from some minor mishaps that have happened during this first day at the festival. But instead of complaining, we decided to share our experiences with you instead, so you can laugh at our misery (and maybe commiserate a little with us, too). Let’s look at everything that went wrong today as we were trying to tackle the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Joffrey’s was woefully unprepared Joffrey’s always offers some special drinks for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, with each of the four Joffrey’s kiosks in EPCOT offering different drinks. Well, we visited Joffrey’s first thing, and we noticed that there were no signs at ANY of the locations with the special drink. Usually, there’s a sign that shows you what the special drinks are, but today? Nada. Joffrey’s World Discovery The good news is that we were still able to order the drinks at each kiosk, but if you were visiting the festival without any knowledge of the menus at each Joffrey’s, you’d probably be missing out. The case of the flying chips We were visiting the Japan booth, and we had an incident with ordering the Mango-Apple Fruit Pearl paired with Wasabi-Soy Sauce flavored Potato Chips, when our chips decided to fly right off our tray and over the railing. Goodbye, chips. We hardly knew you. We couldn’t get to them after that, so we ended up having to go back for more chips. OOPS…But wait, there’s more. The food-scented backpack Okay, so we got our second bag of chips, and we were maneuvering our way over to one of the new fence tables when we had yet another mishap. Our food ended up spilling everywhere, but mostly ALL over and into our backpack. Yep, our backpack now smells like the Japan food booth, but as the day progresses, let’s just say it’s getting ranker. That’s one way to carry food in your park bag… Even our drink fell off and spilled everywhere, soaking all the food so that it wasn’t even edible. Siri, cue “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter. Trying to avoid injuries We made our way over to Regal Eagle to try the EPCOT Food & Wine items there, including the Blackberry Buckle. It’s served hot…in a metal tin. The minute we picked it up, we nearly dropped it because it almost burnt our fingers. Blackberry Buckle We’re fine. It’s okay, and we don’t need an E.R. visit, but chalk that up to yet another thing that’s gone wrong on day 1 of the festival. It rained around the world Just when we thought things were starting to go smoothly, we got hit with one of those classic Florida thunderstorms, and the entire festival was DRENCHED. Yep, these storms happen often, but talk about raining on our parade…er…festival. Okay, Florida, you can stop being so Florida now We even noticed that the Morocco Pavilion was starting to get flooded. It was POURING. Yes, this is pretty much a typical festival day for us, but this year, it seems like even more things are going wrong. But we had to share so you know what we go through to get you all the good festival coverage! We’ll keep getting you that coverage, too, so stay tuned to DFB for more. You’re Going to LOSE YOUR MIND When You See What Disney Did to Tiny Train Town for the EPCOT Food &Wine Festival 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! Have you ever suffered from a festival mishap? Share your stories in the comments! View the full article

The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival adventure continues with La Poutinerie. And if this spot looks familiar to you, that’s because it was formerly known as Refreshment Port. And while the menu here is also well known, this year we have a new menu item to explore! La Poutinerie There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even concerts to enjoy. But food is our top priority, so we’re sampling everything first to help you narrow down your festival options. How did La Poutinerie rate this year? Let’s find out! Menu This year’s menu at La Poutinerie features three new items — Seoul, South Korea Bo Ssam Pork Poutine, Spiced Apple Slushy, and Spiced Apple Mule! The rest of the menu lists a small selection of beverages, including beer and wine. This booth is a must-stop regardless. Why? Because it’s always home to a specialty POUTINE for each and every seasonal EPCOT Festival! This year is no different, so we invite you to join us at La Poutinerie… 2026 La Poutinerie Menu Now that we’ve taken a glance at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The specialty food item at La Poutinerie is the brand-new Seoul, South Korea Bo Ssam Pork Poutine! This dish is made with French Fries, Cheese Curds, Bo Ssam Pork, Gochujang Gravy, Kimchi Pickles, Aïoli, and Sesame for $11.99. That’s a steep increase from last year’s festival poutine — which was $10. Bo Ssam Pork Poutine This was absolutely delicious! The sauce was fairly spicy, but when you get it mixed with all the other things in the poutine, it wasn’t overly spicy. The creamy white sauce and the cheese curds really do help dial that heat back to create an awesome balance and a pleasant, peppery spice. This was absolutely delicious The pork was like a barbecue-style pulled pork — shredded finely and consistently. The fries were a tad oily and limp, but still had enough crispness to hold the poutine well without compromising texture. The cheese curds were huge, nice and big, fluffy, and paired with pickled Asian-style cucumbers that really provided an awesome textural surprise. They added a watery crispness and vinegary zing that elevated the dish. The sesame added a sweetness that rounded everything out. Two thumbs up We were really impressed by this, and we think it’s a must-try dish! Drinks The beverages on offer are typically available on non-Festival days as well. Previously, we sampled the Spiced Apple Mule made with Frozen Ginger Beer blended with Lively Lime and Cozy Spiced Apple Flavors, and Iceberg Canadian Vodka. It’ll cost $14.50 at this year’s festival. The ginger beer in this adds a pleasant burn to heavy autumnal flavors — it tasted like fall in a cup with so many warm, yummy spices, and the lime actually comes through. You can barely taste the vodka at the back end, which is very nice. There is a burn coming from the frozen ginger beer, so if you’re not a fan of ginger beer, this may not be your cup of tea. However, we will be lining up here to try this over and over again through the fall because it tasted like fall in a cup, and apple lovers will absolutely love this. Spiced Apple Mule We also tried the Spiced Apple Slushy, which is made with Frozen Ginger Beer blended with Lively Lime and Cozy Spiced Apple Flavors for $6.29. This also comes with a little piece of dried apple on top, which was delicious. This non-alcoholic slushy has a similar flavor profile, except without the slightest whisper of ginger. This is another drink that probably works better during the fall months, and it wasn’t the biggest standout for us — but we did like it! Spiced Apple Slushy The Unibroue comes ALL the way from Quebec! Unibroue’s La Fin du Monde has been a popular beer over at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion. Unibroue Beer Flight — Éphémère, La Fin du Monde, Trois Pistoles You’ll find La Fin du Monde on draft at Le Cellier Steakhouse. OVERALL La Poutinerie was a pleasant surprise! When poutine is really good, it can become unforgettable — and that’s exactly what happened here. We can’t wait to get it again, and we recommend apple lovers try the new drinks! They weren’t all-world, but they were pleasant, and we enjoyed them quite a bit. Full spread While we may be finished at La Poutinerie, we have more booths to explore! 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! 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¡Hola! Greetings from the Spain Marketplace Booth at the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Spain Spain has a long history at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and this year, the booth boasts two new food items. Get ready to join us at the Spain Booth as we bring you our reviews of every Food Booth at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Menu As mentioned above, the Spain Marketplace Booth is showcasing two new items: Croquetas de Jamón and Paella Caldoso. In addition, we’re happy to see the delicious Basque Cheesecake as a returning menu item. Those who love lemonade will enjoy the returning Summer in Spain beverage. 2026 Spain Booth Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the NEW Croquetas de Jamón made with saffron Aïoli and Shaved Jamón Serrano for $6.99. Croquetas de Jamón These are so dang good that we’re going to need two servings. The breading on the outside is seasoned perfectly, with a great, crispy exterior that reflects the ideal fried texture. The inside had a balance of cheese and ham, and it’s absolutely creamy. There’s just enough acid to bring down the richness, and the microgreens add some nice herbaceous element. These were completely out of this world. Inside Moving on to the next food item! The Paella Caldoso featuring Chicken, Chorizo, Gigante Beans, Romano Beans, and Saffron Rice has been reimagined for 2026. Last year, this dish was made with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels! In fact, this is a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item for $7.99. Paella Caldoso This was spicy, creamy, and full of flavor! The whole dish had so much flavor, including the saffron rice being so fragrant and creamy. The chorizo has a great smokiness and spiced flavor, while the chicken was delicious, tender, and juicy. The green bell peppers on top and the microgreens were a great addition, and we’re so glad this is here. It has a very light spice that doesn’t linger too long and is a total hit. Digging in The returning Basque Cheesecake is once again plated with orange sauce. This sweet treat costs $5.29 and is an eligible item for those participating in the Emile’s Fromage Montage Cheese Crawl. Basque Cheesecake Last year, our reporter found the textures and flavors to be absolutely delightful. The cheesecake had a creaminess without being too crumbly. The citrus flavor was light and bright, with bits of orange peel in the sauce that added some extra zing. They deemed it very delicious! Basque Cheesecake This year was no different. It was creamy, melted in your mouth, and so light, airy, and full of that tart cheesecake flavor, with the classic heaviness of traditional cheesecake. The texture is so soft and pillowy, and the orange sauce is full of citrus flavor. Every bite is as good as the first, and you’re going to want your own slice not to share with anyone. The perfect bite What about the beverages? Drinks Spain is serving Volver Quinta del ’67 Garnacha, Tintorera, Alicante for $7.50. In terms of drinks on this menu, last year we sipped the Summer In Spain with Frozen Simply® Lemonade with Herbal Liqueurs for $13.00. Summer In Spain Summer in Spain sounds lovely! We noted last year that this Festival cocktail had a very tangy, strong lemon flavor, so if you’re not into that punchiness, you might want to choose something else to drink. If lemonade is your dream summer drink, this might be for you! It has some great floral notes that might be overpowering for some, but it adds a more distinctive flavor to classic lemonade. 30 years of food! OVERALL This has to be one of the best booths of the festival! All of the food was a total hit and dishes we would get again and again. They were more unique than you can find at other booths without being too outrageous, so it’s a great booth to try new foods that you’ve likely heard of. We know the idea of paella at a festival booth in the middle of summer in EPCOT can be strange, but we’re begging you to give it a go — we loved it! Our spread ¡Adiós! from the Spain Marketplace Booth for now! And if you’re gearing up for your own visit to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, we’ve got more right here… 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 this booth would you most want to try? 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We’re headed into The Land Pavilion to check out the special Food & Wine Festival offerings at Sunshine Seasons! Remy Shake The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially opened, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. But don’t let it overwhelm you, because we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to Sunshine Seasons to check out this year’s Festival offerings. Menu This year, Sunshine Seasons has two special items for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Returning this year is the Remy Milk Shake, a Strawberry Cheesecake Milk Shake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel Tower, and a strawberry. And new for 2026 is a Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron. 2026 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats New for 2026 — the 30th anniversary of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — is the Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron for $6.29. Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron This macaron has a chewy interior with a crispy outer crust like a traditional macaron. The frosting is a thick buttercream filled with cake crumbles that make it taste just like birthday cake! Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron Drinks And returning for this year is the adorable Remy Milk Shake. This is a Strawberry-Cheesecake Milk Shake topped with a Cookie, Mini Cheesecake, White Chocolate Eiffel Tower, and a Strawberry. It’s priced at $11.49. Remy Shake When we checked out this shake in 2025, we found it to be SWEET! That may seem obvious for a milkshake, but this offering is exceptionally so, to the point that it felt like the sugar was coating our throat a bit (make sure to get a cup of water to wash it down). However, that doesn’t make the shake bad. In fact, those with a sweet tooth or a taste for strawberry milkshakes will probably think it’s a hidden gem of the festival. Remy Shake The yellow cheesecake on top was tasty, though not revolutionary on our cheesecake-o-meter. It was spongy and moist, with a nice flavor. One word of warning: it stained our hands yellow, so be aware of that if you don’t want to resemble a Simpsons character. OVERALL Both the Remy Shake and Mickey Celebration Macaron were a great addition to the Food & Wine Festival lineup. We can see fans with a sweet tooth flocking to it. Plus, both will be popular with the kiddos and those looking to take photographs of unique Food & Wine items! Mickey-shaped Celebration Macaron 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 this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is BACK for 2026, and there are dozens of new items to try! Flavors from Fire One of the staples of this festival is the Flavors from Fire booth, which has been around since 2017! Here you’ll find delicious smoked and grilled eats, and this year, there are some new additions to try. Let’s go eat! Menu This year, Flavors from Fire has a returning favorite menu item, a 30th Anniversary legacy food item, and one new dish. 2026 Flavors from Fire Menu This spot is also home to the legendary Swine Brine, one of the festival’s most unique beverages. Eats First on the list is the Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri. This is a 30th Anniversary legacy item, and you can get it for $6.99. Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer This was a new item in 2025, and we found it to be a standout for meat lovers. Reminiscent of the flavors at ‘Ohana, the beef was juicy, flame-grilled to a perfect medium-rare, and finished with vibrant chimichurri. Each skewer came with two thick cuts of beef, marble potatoes, charred shallots, and roasted peppers. The combination delivers rich, smoky, and satisfying flavors, making this one of the festival’s must-try meat dishes. Delicious Unfortunately, we weren’t fans of the beef this year. The texture wasn’t tender like last year, and it quickly went into chewy territory, being hard to chew and overcooked. However, the potatoes were soft and salty. The peppers and shallots had a strong smoked flavour and added a great crunch to the beef. While we weren’t a fan of the texture, everything was well-seasoned, and the flavors popped! Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer Also returning to Flavors from Fire is the Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer cheese fondue. This has been a staple of the booth for a few years and costs $6.49. Smoked Corned Beef This tends to be a favorite of the festival, and when we had it again in 2025, we thought it was still impressive! The tender, flavorful corned beef is served atop house-made potato chips with a subtle hint of barbecue. Pickled onions and cheese curds add extra texture, while a drizzle of beer cheese fondue ties everything together. The result is an indulgent, loaded bite that’s rich and satisfying without feeling overwhelming. Smoked Corned Beef This year, the corned beef has great flavor, and texture-wise it’s not too chewy. It adds the right amount of softness to go with the chips. The chips are salty and add a great crunch to the beef. The cheese had a pretty strong flavor, but it was clustered into one area in ours, and we wish it was more evenly distributed! Smoked Corned Beef The new food item here in 2026 is the Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding, which is made with chocolate ganache, vanilla bean-bourbon sauce, and smoked sea salt. You can snag it for $4.49. Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding As for the texture, this was firm on the outside but extremely soft and mushy on the inside with melted chocolate chips, which complement each other. The cake itself is slightly salty, and the chocolate ganache and chocolate chips add a warm chocolate flavor. This was also a large portion size for the price, so if you’re a chocolate lover, this is a must-eat! Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding Now, on to the drinks! Drinks Looking for a beverage? There are three options here at Flavors from Fire! The Left Hand Brewing Co. Sawtooth Amber Ale is back again at the festival, and it’s $6 for 6oz and $9.75 for 12oz. When we had this in 2023, we thought it was light on the first sip but came in heavier later on. It was fairly sour. This year, our first sip was a dry bitterness that transitioned into herbal, earthy, and slightly piney flavors. Left Hand Brewing Co. Sawtooth Amber Ale The new beverage on the menu this year is the 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel for $6.50. And, of course, the Swine Brine is back on the menu! This is made with Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple-cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard for $13. Swine Brine When we had this in 2025, we found that the Jim Beam bourbon was strong enough that you can smell it as soon as the drink hits the table, but the flavor was smoother than the aroma suggests. It had a tangy, pickled quality that might sound intense, but it balanced surprisingly well with the apple-cinnamon cider and lemon. It’s a quirky drink, but one that works. Strong and Smooth This year, the Swine Brine tasted like straight lemon juice before we mixed it, so be warned! It had a lot of that smoked meat flavor, but we didn’t taste any apple-cinnamon cider like we did last year. The drink itself just tasted like a lemon-flavored pork. Swine Brine So how did this booth stack up in 2026? OVERALL Overall, this booth wasn’t bad, but we’d probably only revisit it this year for the Smoked Chocolate Bread Pudding and the Smoked Corned Beef if we can add extra cheese, which we’d strongly recommend. The rest weren’t terrible, but they definitely weren’t for us. We may not have loved the drinks, but if you like lemon and herbal drinks, then you can’t go wrong with the drink options. If you stop by Flavors from Fire and give it a try, be sure to give us your review in the comments below! Flavors from Fire That’s all for Flavors from Fire, but there’s more where that 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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Some Disney Adults — and I certainly count myself among them — have a tendency to fixate on elements of Disney World that may pass under the radar of other guests, like cup designs, napkin patterns, or even trash cans! New Trash Cans This is especially true at EPCOT, where the park’s trash cans have gained cult status for many in recent years thanks to their intricate designs and some guests’ tendency to use them as tables during the park’s festivals. They’ve been celebrated in art and on t-shirts, and now they’re changing! Disney World first began rolling out new trash cans earlier this year. Similar to models we’ve seen at Disneyland Paris, these trash cans have solar panels to collect energy, push-down bars that will open the can so you can easily throw your things away without touching the door or spilling any of your trash and creating a bigger mess throughout the day, and curved tops, which may make eating on top of them a bit harder than in the past. New trash cans During our most recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed more of the new trash cans rolling out in World Celebration, complete with EPCOT’s classic logo. Switching out the trash cans The differences between the old and new cans are very apparent when they’re seen side-by-side. The new cans are significantly taller and — for lack of a better term — boxier, and the curvature of the top stands out even more. Notice the differences? However, fret not, festival-goers: you may not be able to dine on top of the new trash cans, but Disney has installed fence tables that are big enough for several people to put their food on, so you can keep your party together and snack outside without finding a table. They’re pretty big Disney has continued to roll out their new trash cans at EPCOT, slowly transforming one of the park’s popular infrastructure pieces. Stay tuned to DFB for more on all the additions, large and small, coming to Disney World. 8 Splurges for Disney World That Experts Say Are 100% Worth It 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 Disney’s new trash cans? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

We’re constantly scouring the web to find new Disney essentials and souvenirs — and at the best prices, too. ©Disney Luckily, the best Disney deals can be found on Amazon, and since they’re constantly changing, that means there’s always something new on sale you need to check out! Whether you’re in the market for new accessories or Disney vacation essentials, these deals are just the thing. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve rounded up some of the best Disney deals we’ve seen on Amazon recently! Get this 18-piece hair bow set ©Amazon This set comes with 18 different Disney-themed hair bow clips made from soft material. The set features all-time favorite Disney characters in a variety of colors, like Daisy Duck, Rapunzel, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Alice, Stitch, Sebastian, and more. They also come in a string bag with a handle that makes them easy to carry. Perfect for your next Disney World trip! view ON AMAZON This Minnie Mouse tote bag is SO cute ©Amazon This shoulder bag is the perfect beach tote, travel carry-on, reusable shopping bag, or everyday large purse. Featuring a large main compartment and a convenient interior pocket, it offers space for theme park snacks, souvenirs, and daily essentials. The bag features an oversized “bottom-to-top” print and iconic silhouette that “peeks” out beyond the top edge of the bag, making for stylish flair. view ON AMAZON We love this holiday Angel plush ©Amazon This 14-inch Angel plush would make the perfect Christmas gift! Dressed up as a Christmas tree with a glittering golden star topper, this plush is perfect for Disney Christmas fun & holiday cheer! Dressed in a tiered velour hat and dress to evoke a Christmas tree, this Angel Christmas plush is a great addition to your plushies collection or Christmas decor. view ON AMAZON And finally, packing for your next trip will be easier with these packing cubes ©Amazon This 8-pack packing cube set comes with everything you need to keep your suitcase organized on your next trip. There are four rectangular clothes bags, plus a toiletry bag, shoe bag, electronics bag, and more. No more tossing everything up in your suitcase to find what you need! 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

Pickle Milk Shakes? “Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty” Wings? MUPPETS?! Yeah, all that can only mean one thing… we’re at the Brew-Wing Lab for the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey The Brew-Wing Lab at The Odyssey is back this year to dish up some unique eats and drinks served up with a size of zaniness on behalf of Bunsen and Beaker from The Muppets fame. If you’re craving a Pickle Milk Shake (and, really… who isn’t?!), then THIS is where you’ll find it amongst all of the Festival Marketplace Food Booths. But with a variety of wings, an assortment of brews, and even more on the menu, the Pickle Shake isn’t all that’s in store. So, please join us inside The Brew-Wing Lab as we bring you our full review! Atmosphere Before we indulge, let’s take a quick peek around… You see, the Brew-Wing Lab boasts a theme featuring none other than some of our favorite pals from the MUPPETS! Bunsen (Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, of course) and Beaker are cooking things up here in the Lab, and you can enjoy their antics by way of videos that play from time to time in the Lab. Inside Another highlight? The Lab offers lots and LOTS of tables in an air-conditioned space. So, pull up a chair and stay while, why don’t you? Menu Bunsen’s and Beaker’s experiments have resulted in a food menu primarily focused on Wings: the returning Garlic-Parmesan Wings, Korean Barbecue Wings, and Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wings are joined by the new Buffalo-Dill Pickle Wings. This year, all of these dishes feature Pilgrim’s® Jumbo Wings. The Fried Pickle Spears are back along with a new version of a previous dish: Sweet Chile-Lime Plant-based Chicken Strips. 2026 menu Joining the Lab’s famous (or infamous) Pickle Milk Shake on the beverage menu is the returning Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea. The Beer Flight features Civil Society Brewing Everyday I’m Waffle’n IPA, 3 Daughters Brewing Peanut Butter Blondie Blonde Ale, and Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout, while the Hard Cider Flight presents Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider, Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee Hard Cider, and Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider. And with that, “it’s time to get things started on the most sensational inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational” Brew-Wing Lab! Eats Are you up for wings, wings, and more wings? Perhaps with a side of WINGS? Then you’re in the right place, because we’ve got an assortment of FOUR dishes featuring Pilgrim’s® Jumbo Wings! The new batch of the bunch this year is the Buffalo-Dill Pickle Wings with House-made Pickle Ranch for $7.79. Buffalo-Dill Pickle Wings While these are called buffalo wings, it’s definitely mild on the buffalo flavor. We were looking for more of a more powerful flavor, but if you’re someone who likes a little bit of spice or is trying to get into it more, these can be a great option to try it out. It does have that classic buffalo flavor, just a bit on the mild side. Buffalo-Dill Pickle Wings The Garlic-Parmesan Wings are a returning item for $7.79. Garlic-Parmesan wings These are going to be your classic Garlic-Parmesan Wings, and there is nothing wrong with that! There is a light dusting of Parmesan on top, and we were looking for more! The crunch of the breading was great, with tons of flavor, and it’s a solid option when you want to grab something you know you’re going to like. Returning from their debut last year are the Korean Barbecue Wings, which are also $7.79. They’re coated with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame. Korean BBQ Wings If you’re looking for a sweet take, this is it! It had the thickest of the sauces, but still wasn’t wildly thick, and most of the sesame seeds stuck to one of the wings, versus being distributed throughout. While it’s not groundbreaking, it’s a solid option for those who don’t want spice and are ready for something sweeter. Ready for some HEAT? The Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wings have also made their way back for $7.79. They are served with a creamy cucumber raita to cut the spice a bit. Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wings Y’all…these are hot. Like really, hot. Like, we started questioning everything and maybe shed a tear or two. Hot. Please be prepared before diving into these. Despite the tears we wiped away with our napkin, we have to thank Disney for giving us real spice because sometimes they can be a little shy on the heat. These wings are going to be for the spice lovers, but if you have a trophy from your last chili eating contest, come on down and try these. The crowd-pleasing Fried Pickle Spears are also back! These come with dill ranch for $5.79. Fried Pickle Spears with Dill Ranch We’ve had these before and enjoyed them just as much! We will say, don’t let them sit out like we did — you’ll want to eat them right away to enjoy that crunchy exterior. The sauce did not overpower the pickle spear but instead fits right in. Again, nothing out of this world, but a fun snack to share, and it’s always great to come into the Odyssey for some air conditioning. The perfect side The Sweet Chile-Lime Plant-based Chicken Strips are a new offering this year, having been updated from the previous Buffalo version. Sweet Chile-Lime Plant-based Chicken Strips The strips are served with a plant-based cilantro crema and spicy peppers for $7.79. We didn’t love that all of the toppings were on one of the wings, which gave us the unfortunate dilemma of either eating one topping-heavy wing or spreading it out, which was a bit hard to do, and we wanted to dive right in. We were willing to look past it because Disney brought the heat again for these! We were so surprised it was hot as it was, so if you’re a bit sensitive in the spice world, you might want to be aware that this could be too much. We wish there was a bit more sweetness that came through along with some lime, but if you’re a plant-based eater ready for spice, we found your new favorite Clearly, we’re all going to need a little something to sip after all these savory spices… Drinks Okay, here we go, friends… It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Love it or hate it, the Pickle Milk Shake is back once again for $6.49! Pickle Shake In fact, even though it’s only been around since 2023, the Pickle Milk Shake has already become such an icon at the Festival that Disney has designated it as a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item for this year’s big Food and Wine Festival milestone. (It’s earned a spot on our Best of the Fest list here at the DFB, too!). Here is it! Once again, we had a blast! We will be Pickle Milk Shake defenders till we die. While this year’s felt a bit more pickle forward, it’s not completely pickle, and you can still taste some classic milk shake flavors in each sip. You can also take the dill off the top if dill isn’t your favorite flavor. We love how exciting and different this is, and it is a truly unique item to grab during our vacation. If you’re grabbing those super spicy wings, you might want to add this too to cool down the heat! Also returning is the less controversial Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea for $5.19. This non-alcoholic drink features Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea, and is garnished with orange ice cream molecules. Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea Though there is nothing particularly groundbreaking about this beverage, it remains sweet, bright, and refreshing. In fact, the earthy flavor you might anticipate from the tea isn’t remotely prominent, making this quite a kid-friendly option, as well as a sip that nicely contrasts some of the spicier dishes at Brew-Wing. Frozen Pomegranate in 2025 Beer drinkers can try the Brew-Wing Beer Flight for $12.75. It includes three brews: Civil Society Brewing’s Everyday I’m Waffle’n IPA, 3 Daughters Brewing’s Peanut Butter Blondie Blonde Ale, and Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout. Each beer is also available individually, at $6.00 for a 6 ounce pour or $9.75 for a 12 ounce pour. Beer Flight 2023 The Hard Cider Flight ($12.75) features Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider, Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee Hard Cider, and Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider. Like the beer selections, each cider is available individually as well, at $5.75 for 6 ounce pour or $9.75 for 12 ounce pour. Beer Flight 2024 OVERALL Overall, we had such a blast at the Brew-Wing Lab, per usual! We love the Muppet Labs theme and how it’s packed with air conditioning and tables. While the wings might not be the most unique dishes you’ve ever had in your life, when you want something familiar that you know you’ll like, this is a great option. Pickier eaters who want some comfort tastes might enjoy this as well. The Pickle Milk Shake will always be an iconic item to us, and we’re so happy each year we see it brought back. Full Spread Thanks so much for joining us at the Brew-Wing Lab! 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! Are you stopping by the Brew-Wing Lab? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

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There are certain things we expect from the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Tiny forks. A concerning number of receipts. And a stop at Belgium for something involving waffles, beer, or smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. Preferably all three. Belgium booth The Belgium food booth is back for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which runs from August 27th through November 21st. You’ll find the booth in World Showcase between Morocco and France. Belgium is usually one of those booths that doesn’t feel the need to reinvent itself every August. Last year, the entire menu was made up of returning favorites. But Disney has rattled the waffle iron for 2026. There’s a brand-new waffle, a significantly different beer lineup, and one very familiar bowl of beef and mashed potatoes waiting for us. Let’s eat! Menu The Belgium food menu is surprisingly short this year, with just two dishes. The longtime Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes returns for $6.79. But Belgium’s TWO waffle options from 2025 have disappeared. In their place is a Belgian Waffle with Cookie Butter and Whipped Cream topped with Speculoos Cookie Pieces for $5.49. Disney has designated the new creation as a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item reimagined for 2026. Yes. Disney put cookie butter on a Belgian waffle. Menu The drinks have gotten a shake-up, too. The Chilled Belgian Coffee returns in both non-alcoholic and boozy forms, but Belgium has swapped out much of last year’s beer lineup. This year you’ll find the Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale, Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale, and Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale, along with a Beer Flight. Grab your fork. We’re starting with the food. Eats We have a NEW waffle situation. The Belgian Waffle with Cookie Butter and Whipped Cream topped with Speculoos Cookie Pieces costs $5.49. It’s also one of Disney’s reimagined 30th Anniversary Legacy Items for the 2026 festival. Belgian Waffle Belgium has been serving waffles at Food & Wine for years, but this version replaces both of the options we saw in 2025. Last year, guests could choose between a waffle with berry compote and whipped cream or one topped with warm chocolate ganache. Both cost $5.50 — and we were BIG fans of that chocolate waffle. Now both are history, at least for 2026. Cookie butter feels like a pretty logical next chapter. You already have a warm Belgian waffle. Add that spiced, caramelized cookie flavor, whipped cream, and crunchy speculoos pieces, and Disney has basically constructed a dessert with very little interest in subtlety. This year, it’s safe to say the cookie butter is the star! It gives the waffle a rich, warm, and slightly spiced flavor that immediately reminded us of Cinnamon Toast Crunch! It has that familiar sweet, toasted cinnamon-cookie flavor in every bite. The whipped cream melted pretty quickly, but it incorporated into the waffle and added a sweet and creamy texture. The cookie pieces add a bit of a crunch, but the overall dessert stays pretty soft and fluffy. This is very, very sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love this! A closer look Belgium may be playing with its waffles, but apparently nobody was allowed to touch the mashed potatoes. The Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes returns again in 2026 for $6.79. Beer-braised Beef This dish has been hanging around the Belgium booth for years, and we get why. It’s hearty, recognizable comfort food in a festival filled with small plates that sometimes require you to read the description three times before figuring out what you’re ordering. Last year’s version cost $6.75, and the 2026 price increase is a whopping four cents. We have spent more than that picking pennies out of the bottom of our park bag. In 2025, the Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes were the star. They were creamy and rich, the vegetables were tender, and the gravy pulled everything together. We liked the dish overall, although the beef itself kept it from reaching our absolute Best of the Fest tier. Still, this is exactly the kind of Food & Wine dish that hits differently after you’ve been wandering World Showcase for several hours. A pile of mashed potatoes doesn’t ask questions. It simply helps. Is it still reliably good? This year, the Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes once again stood out! They’re very fluffy and smooth with a rich, cheesy flavor in every bite. The beef has a hearty, meaty flavor with a slightly tough exterior while maintaining a tender, chewy interior. It’s not heavily seasoned but has a tender quality for braised beef This was very good! The beef and mashed potatoes complemented each other well! The creamy, cheesy potatoes balance out the heavy meat flavor, and the carrots add a slight crunch (but not much flavor). If you love cheesy potatoes and beef, this would be right up your alley! Drinks Belgium understood the assignment here. There is coffee. There is beer. There is coffee WITH booze. We’re covered. The Chilled Belgian Coffee returns for $5.29 in its non-alcoholic form. There’s also a version made with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur for $12.50. This was one of our favorite easy sippers at Belgium last year. The non-alcoholic coffee reminded us of an iced mocha. It was sweet, chocolatey, and not remotely trying to convince anyone that this was a serious black-coffee situation. Sometimes you want nuanced tasting notes. Sometimes you want caffeinated chocolate. Last year’s non-alcoholic version cost $5.25, while the alcoholic version was $12.50. So once again, we’re seeing very little movement in pricing here. Last year’s coffee Belgium’s beer flight is back for $12.75, but don’t assume you’ve had this flight before. The 2026 lineup includes the Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale and Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale, which Disney lists as new additions to the booth, plus the Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale. Individual beers are available in 6-ounce pours for $6, and 12-ounce pours for $9.75. Beer Flight That’s a substantial change from 2025, when the flight included St. Bernardus Dragòn Wit Wheat Beer, Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale, and Duchesse Cherry Red Ale. Last year’s flight had a nice progression. The Dragòn Wit was light and clean, the Gulden Draak Tripel Ale was much stronger and fuller-bodied, and the cherry ale was our favorite thanks to its pronounced tart cherry flavor without becoming overly sweet. This year’s lineup gives us a reason to start over. Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale This was our favorite of the three! It was tart and sour but wasn’t particularly strong or alcohol-forward. It also has a strong sweetness. Van Steenberge Piraat 7 Strong Ale It’s relatively easy to drink, and the alcohol kick doesn’t hit until the aftertaste — but it does linger a bit. This is more of a sweet and sour beer, and better for those who aren’t a huge beer fan! Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale This one is very bitter and earthy, with the alcohol hitting immediately at the first sip. It’s much more bitter than sweet. Brouwerij St. Bernardus Watou Blond Ale The layer of foam on top added a smooth and airy texture to each sip, and the earthy notes became more noticeable over time. This one is stronger, so it’s definitely meant for more adventurous beer lovers! Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale The cherry beer is the closest connection to last year’s flight, when the Duchesse Cherry Red Ale was our favorite of the three beers. Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale This is a mellow, subtle fruity ale with a hint of cherry flavor. The fruitiness is noticeable right away and stays pretty subtle, and it’s more of a general fruity flavor than a strong tart cherry taste. There is a tiny bit of cherry flavor, but it’s not overwhelming. This is a smoother, more mellow option. OVERALL Belgium isn’t throwing a dozen dishes at us this year. It’s doing two foods, coffee, beer, and apparently placing quite a lot of faith in cookie butter. We can work with that. The Beer-braised Beef and Chilled Belgian Coffee are established festival veterans, and both were solid performers for us in 2025. The bigger question is whether that new cookie butter waffle can fill the chocolate-ganache-shaped hole in our hearts. And yes, that is a medical condition we just invented. There’s also more reason to explore the Beer Flight this year since two of its three slots have changed from the 2025 lineup. Full Spread Belgium is serving up some solid options this year that are hearty and satisfying. We enjoyed everything we tried, and definitely recommend giving it a go! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! And that’s it from Belgium! We’re continuing to eat our way through EVERY booth at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so there are plenty more tiny plates and questionable decisions ahead. The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 27th through November 21st, and we’ll be bringing you reviews, menus, photos, tips, and updates throughout the entire festival. 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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! Are you trying Belgium’s new cookie butter waffle, or are you mourning the chocolate ganache version? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Stop what you’re doing right now, because there’s a bunch of Disney Loungeflys on Amazon that nobody knows about! Hi Ariel If you’re a sucker for Disney nostalgia and Disney mini Loungefly backpacks, you’re going to be thrilled when you see the Loungeflys that quietly dropped on Amazon. We got five 80s Disney-themed mini backpacks we specifically want to show you, but there’s a whole bunch of bags you can buy! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re massive Loungefly fans, so if you’re looking for more of our favorites, you can find them all on our Amazon storefront, where we have new designs along with sales. view the Disney Loungefly collection on AMAZON Get this Ursula Loungefly Bag ©Amazon Oh, you poor unfortunate soul, no one can resist getting this Ursula Loungefly Bag! The bag features the evil sea witch from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and it looks like she’s watching Ariel and Flounder in her crystal ball. Ursula fans will want to grab this backpack to carry all their essentials during a Disney day. view ON AMAZON There’s also this Oliver & Company Loungefly ©Amazon We can’t be the only ones who think Disney’s Oliver & Company needs a little more love! If you’re with us, you need to grab this Oliver and Jenny Loungefly Bag, featuring the two beloved characters enjoying a sweet ice cream treat. The bag has a small pouch at the front to carry smaller essentials, while the main compartment can cover everything else. view ON AMAZON We love the Fox and the Hound Loungefly ©Amazon The Fox and the Hound Loungefly Bag isn’t your traditional backpack style! It’s got one main compartment, big enough to carry all your Disney World essentials, covered by a buckled flap. The bag features the best of friends as kids in different settings. It’s an adorable bag, and it’s a BoxLunch exclusive item. They’re selling out FAST, so get yours now! view ON AMAZON Or, you can grab this Little Mermaid Loungefly ©Amazon Fans who want to be part of Ariel’s world, we have one more Little Mermaid Loungefly to show you! The bag features Ariel’s castle under the sea at the bottom of the bag, while Eric’s is at the top of the bag. It’s got a unique art style that we love, and also has Flounder and Sebastian on it. This is sure to stand out with your Disney outfit. view ON AMAZON And finally, there’s one more Fox and the Hound Loungefly ©Amazon Lastly, grab this Todd and Copper Loungefly, featuring the buddies from The Fox and the Hound! The front pouch of the bag is like a pond, and Copper and Todd are stitched behind it to look like they’re playing in the water. Fans of this Disney classic will want to add this bag to their collection, especially since it’s 11% off! view ON AMAZON Check out the entire Disney Loungefly collection using the button below! view the Disney Loungefly collection 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 time to check out what’s new at the Italy booth at the 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Italy Booth The 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially opened, and it has a LOT to offer. With plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab, and even concerts to watch. We are here to help you know what’s worth your time and money this year! And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Italy Booth — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Italy Booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. We do have a few new menu items here this year that we’re excited to try. The Pollo al Marsala is a returning menu item, and it’s a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item. It has been reimagined for this year. There are several new drinks here as well this year, including the Amaretto Bellini and the Cantine Guidi Selezione Privata Luca Red Blend. 2026 Italy Booth Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Stromboli for $8.00. This is a Baked Ham and Provolone Roll with Parmesan and Tomato Sauce. We thought this was quite tasty! Stromboli There’s a huge chunk of cheese in the center with ham wrapped around it, and the dough is tender and easy to eat. The sauce served on the bottom has a bit of a kick, which pairs nicely with the hint of Parmesan cheese dusted on top. Kids will like this without the sauce, but adults and spicy food fans will probably wish there was MORE sauce. We think this would be best served with the sauce on the side for dipping. Still a pretty good winner, though. Inside the Stromboli Next up is the Pollo al Marsala for $9.00. This dish includes a Roasted Chicken Drumstick, Creamy Potato Gnocchi, Mushrooms, and Marsala Sauce. This is one of the 30th Anniversary Legacy Items, and it has been reimagined for 2026! Back in 2014, it was the Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala. We were left disappointed with the dish then so let’s see how the new version was! Pollo al Marsala This year, Italy has turned it AROUND with this dish! The chicken leg is juicy and tender, full of flavor. The mushrooms are well sauteed in the Marsala sauce, and the wine comes through with hints of spice in the sauce. The gnocchi are tender and flavorful and balance well with the amount of sauce. The best bites of this dish pair everything together, and this is honestly a great reason to visit the Italy booth. Pollo al Marsala For something sweet, we tried the new Almond Panna Cotta with Orange Marmalade, Whipped Cream, and Candied Almonds for $6.00. Our reporter thought this was an almond-lover’s dream! Almost Panna Cotta The Panna cotta has a nice set to it and the almond flavor is all throughout this dessert. It’s light and creamy and reminds us of marzipan. The sliced almonds on top add a nice crunch to select bites, and this is the perfect dessert to cleanse your palate after the other, very savory dishes. It’s not too sweet! If you are not a fan of almonds or might upon, I would steer clear of this dessert. A spoonful of panna cotta! Now, on to the beverages! Drinks As for drinks on this menu, we got the new Amaretto Bellini for $16. This made with Luxardo Amaretto Liqueur, Peach Purée, and Prosecco. The peach and cherry Luxardo flavors really stand out here, though it’s not too sweet. We enjoyed the blend of Prosecco and the crisp fruitiness. Amaretto Bellini There is also the Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita, made with Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur, for $15.00. When we tried this in 2025, we thought that if you like citrus, you will most likely enjoy this margarita. This year we found it to be tart and very citrus-forward, easy to drink. The frosty texture is perfect for a hot day and the tequila leaves a slight but not overwhelming burn behind each sip. The triple sec is a little strong — taking over a bit of the finish. Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita There is also an Italian Red Sangria available for $14.00. When we grabbed this in 2025, we thought it’s not super strong and it’s very fruity…in fact, it sorta tastes like fruit juice. Again, though, it’s nothing incredible, but it’s refreshing. Italian Red Sangria from 2025 For beer fans, you can grab a Peroni Pilsner. You can get a 6 oz for $6.00 or a 12 oz for $9.75. If you want something bubbly, there is a glass of Prosecco for $12.00. There is also a new Cantine Guidi Selezione Privata Luca Red Blend for $12.00 and a new Saracco Moscato d’Asti for $13.00. Finally, you can try the new Villa Matilde Falanghina Campania IGP White Wine for $12.00. OVERALL Ultimately, Italy KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK this festival, which is pretty shocking! This booth often lands near the bottom of the list for us, and these food dishes were pretty stellar. If you’re going to choose one item only, we recommend the Pollo al Marsala, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the three eats. Full Spread 2026 The drinks are delightful and a nice pairing to the food, but not super necessary to enjoy the booth. This is a standout year for Italy, for sure, and we’d recommend stopping by! The Stromboli That’s all for this booth, but keep following along for more reviews from the festival. 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 this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Heading to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in 2026? We’re here to help you out! 2026 France Booth There are more than 30 food booths this year, each with unique menus and different flavors. We’re trying each one and bringing you our full review. Curious about the France booth? Let’s check it out! Menu The France booth is known for its rich and delicious eats, and this year’s menu has two NEW food items and two returning ones! This booth is outstanding year after year and continues its streak this year! The menu! For beverages, the Chilled French Cosmo has returned, and there are two NEW drinks. Now let’s eat! Eats The first thing we tried is the brand-new Boeuf Braise vin Rouge et Echalottes, Gâteau de Pomes de Terre. These are Red Wine-braised Short Ribs with Shallot Confit and Potato Gâteau for $9.50. These short ribs were extremely tender and very easy to pull apart with your fork — so much so that you don’t even need a knife! Boeuf Braise vin Rouge et Echalottes, Gâteau de Pomes de Terre The Potato Gateau resemble a slightly thicker mashed potato and were on the drier side, but it did have a great flavor! We also LOVED the addition of the shallots because they added a nice aromatic flavor to the dish. The red wine sauce was very prominent and added a sweetness to the short ribs, which we really enjoyed. Boeuf Braise vin Rouge et Echalottes, Gâteau de Pomes de Terre The Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages is returning this year. This is a spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling for $8.95. Last year, we thought this was the best thing we’d had at the France Pavilion at any festival, and it’s up there again this year! We’d definitely coin this as a ‘Best of the Fest’ item! Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages The brioche was extremely soft and fluffy, and the spice from both the brioche and the cheese made it feel like a higher quality item. The cheese was super creamy and almost reminded us of the beloved Cheddar Bacon Soup in Canada. The ratio of cheese to bread you get in this item is absolutely worth it! Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages We also snagged the Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil, which is also returning this year. This is a trio of escargot bites in croissant dough served with a garlic-parsley dip for $9.25. This is one of the 30th Anniversary legacy items at the festival this year! We were a little disappointed by this last year, because the dough was too chewy. This year, we found it SO much better! Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil The croissant dough is very fluffy, buttery, and flaky with flavors of garlic and herbs, which we find DELICIOUS! It’s filled with perfectly sized little escargots that are extremely tender and baked nicely into the dough. It definitely deserves a ‘Best of the Fest’ because of all of the combined flavors — they all just work SO well together! Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil Finally, we had dessert! The brand-new Crème Brûlée Pistache, Confiture de Fruits Rouges is Pistachio Crème Brûlée with Berry Compote for $7.95. We were VERY excited to try this item and it was great, but we will say that it isn’t for everyone because you can REALLY taste the pistachio flavor. Crème Brûlée Pistache, Confiture de Fruits Rouges It was PACKED with the pistachio flavor, so much so that it was a little overwhelming when it was paired next to the berry compote. This compote was placed in the middle, but there wasn’t too much of it, so the pistachio was definitely the overpowering flavor. There was plenty of sugar on top, so you had that nice, crunch brûlée texture, which we really enjoyed! Crème Brûlée Pistache, Confiture de Fruits Rouges Now, on to the drinks! Drinks For our beverage, we’re snagging the returning Chilled French Cosmo for $15.50. It’s made with Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and Simply Cranberry Juice. Last year we found this very balanced with a strong cranberry flavor and this rings true this year. We actually would deem this just a very fancy vodka-cranberry. Chilled French Cosmo When the menu item says ‘chilled,’ that doesn’t necessarily mean frozen. When we got the drink, it wasn’t really frozen and when it came out of the machine, it barely had that slushy texture. But we will say that it was very refreshing and a great balance of sweet and tart. Chilled French Cosmo The two new beverages on the menu this year are the Plaimont ELIA Colombard, Côtes de Gascogne for $6.95 and the La Roche Prestige Cuvée for $7.95. Overall In the end, we can always count on the France booth to be a hit. The three returning items we tried are some of the best and the new items were high on our list, too! Now, it wasn’t a knock-your-socks-off type of booth, but we can call this one ‘ol’ reliable!’ If you stop at this booth and grab any of these items, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Thanks for coming along with us to the France booth, stay tuned for more reviews! 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 this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s our favorite time of the year in EPCOT…time to eat around the world! Gyozas of the Galaxy Well, we suppose you can technically do that any time of the year, but it’s particularly fun during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! The festival has returned for 2026 with over 30 food booths, and we’re going to check them all out. Up next? The Gyozas of the Galaxy booth! Menu Welcome to Gyozas of the Galaxy, a booth that was new at the Food & Wine Festival in 2025 and was an immediate hit. It’s back for its second year with a few different dumpling options — two new ones and one returning. 2026 menu There’s also one beverage option, the Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The first new item to try is the Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings. These are Chicken Dumplings with Basil Pesto, Fonduta, Tomato Confit, and Balsamic for $5.99. Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings The dumplings themselves are firm with a strong bite. The basil pesto gives the chicken dumplings a slight earthy tone and balances out the dish. But it’s the fonduta that really takes this thing away. The dumplings are covered in it, giving the dumplings a rich, cheesy flavor. If you don’t like tomatoes, don’t fear this dish, because we couldn’t taste them. It just adds to the firm texture of the dumplings and gives it a little sweetness. Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings We also tried out the new Edamame Dumplings, made with Butternut Squash Purée, Caramelized Onions, Sage, and Walnut-Toasted Garlic Aillade. These are plant-based, and they’re $5.29. Edamame Dumplings The dumplings have a firm crust with a chewy, soft center. These are very earthy, with the squash purée adding sweetness and the caramelized onions adding a little more sweetness and unique flavors. Edamame Dumplings The one returning food item from last year is the Street Corn-style Dumplings. These are chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro for $5.99. This was our favorite item on the menu last year, packed with filling and basically elote in a dumpling. But how do they taste this year? Street Corn-style Dumplings The dumplings are soft and firm, requiring a chew, but it’s not excessive. These chicken dumplings are super savory. The cilantro gives it a slight kick, while the corn adds a little sweetness and slight crunch. Street Corn-style Dumplings And then, there’s just one beverage on the menu. Drinks The Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris is back on the menu in 2026 for $7.50. When we had it last year, it was a lovely dry wine with a little bit of sweetness. It was pretty easy to sip. Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris So should you go to Gyozas of the Galaxy? OVERALL Overall, we really enjoyed Gyozas of the Galaxy’s options for 2026. Whether you’re looking for traditional or adventurous dumplings, you’ll be able to find it here. The Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings were our standout favorite, but we’d ultimately recommend all of the gyozas here. If you stop by this booth and give it a try, be sure to give us your review in the comments below! The full spread! Thanks for coming along with us! Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews throughout the festival. 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 this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

A new — and very timely named — tropical storm has developed in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. ©NHC On August 27th, the NHC reported that Tropical Storm Dolly (yes, really) had officially formed about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands. According to the NHC, Dolly — the fourth named storm of this hurricane season — has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1007 mb. The Center reports that the storm could bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands late Saturday into Sunday; however, the NHC expects Dolly to degenerate into a tropical wave before it reaches the islands. That said, the storm is NOT expected to impact Florida. ©NHC Now, to answer the question many of you are likely wondering: No, the storm being named Dolly has NOTHING to do with the recent passing of the legendary Dolly Parton. As the Associated Press explained, “Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organization, and the lists of names are reused every six years. For the Atlantic region, the lists are alphabetical and alternate male and female names.” In other words, the name Dolly was in the rotation and would have been used in 2026 no matter what. Parton passed away on August 25th after a short battle with cancer, according to her family. The iconic superstar had a long and varied career in entertainment. A guitar player since age 6, Parton released her first album in 1967 and went on to become the best-selling female country music artist of all time, selling more than 160 million albums worldwide. She also branched out into a successful acting career, appearing in several movies, including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, and 9-5. Over the course of her career, Parton won an Emmy, 11 Grammys, 10 CMA awards, seven ACM awards, and three American Music Awards. She also received two Oscar nominations and an honorary Oscar. She’s also one of only seven female artists to win the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. ©Taco Bell Outside of the world of film and music, Parton owned the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where her name and likeness define the themed experience. She was also a celebrated philanthropist and was heavily involved with her Imagination Library, which mails books to children every month. The Dolly Parton Experience at Dollywood Tropical Storm Dolly, an aptly yet coincidentally named storm, has formed in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s not expected to make significant landfall anywhere at this time. Stay tuned to DFB for more on the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Full 2-Day Dollywood Itinerary: Best Snacks, Rides, and Hotels 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 closely do you follow the National Hurricane Center’s storm updates? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Bath & Body Works has been feeding Disney fans VERY well lately, and if you thought you completely missed your chance to grab some of its Disney goodies, we’ve got a tiny bit of good news. ©Bath and Body Works While plenty of popular items can disappear faster than we can add them to our carts, we found two Disney Bath & Body Works items that are STILL available online. And yes, they’re both from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Apparently Jack and Sally aren’t quite ready to leave Halloween Town yet. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sally PocketBac Hand Sanitizer If your Disney park bag doesn’t have at least one tiny hand sanitizer rattling around at the bottom, are you even packed yet? This Sally PocketBac Hand Sanitizer features a fragrance inspired by Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The scent combines ghastly blooms, berry patchwork, and forbidden tonka, which sounds appropriately dramatic for something whose main job is cleaning churro residue off your hands. ©Bath and Body Works It’s small, inexpensive, and easy to toss into a Loungefly, belt bag, purse, or whatever vessel is currently carrying your collection of Disney park necessities. view ON BATH & BODY WORKS Jack Skellington Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap Jack Skellington has also managed to survive the great Disney merchandise vanishing act. The Jack Skellington Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap smells like pumpkin, palo santo, and spiced vanilla. Basically, Halloween Town moved into your guest bathroom. ©Bath and Body Works It’s an easy way to add a little Disney to your house without turning the entire room into a shrine to Mickey Mouse. Although, for the record, we’re not judging the shrine. view ON BATH & BODY WORKS Both products are listed in limited quantities, so we wouldn’t spend three business days debating this one. Disney merchandise has a habit of being available right up until the exact moment you decide you want it. We’ll keep hunting down the Disney merchandise that’s somehow still hiding online, so stay tuned to DFB for more finds! View the full article

For generations of children, a trip to the Magic Kingdom has been a major rite of passage. Magic Kingdom at Disney World Therefore, it’s only fitting that kids who happen to undergo another childhood rite of passage while at the park can celebrate in a special Disney way! If you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom with a young child who loses a tooth, make your way to First Aid ASAP to pick up a special tooth holder! How adorable! Losing a tooth — and getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy — is a huge deal for many kids, so it’s only fitting that if it happens at the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, there’s a special — and tiny — container to celebrate. It pops open to store the tooth! In addition to First Aid, the containers can also be found at Guest Services, as well as other locations around Disney World, including the other theme parks and hotels. Look how tiny it is! It’s a shame that Disney Dollars are no longer an active program, because a crisp $1.00 Mickey Mouse bill could really put the cherry — or more dental-healthy metaphor options — on top of the full losing-a-tooth at Disney World experience! ©Amazon If you find yourself at the Magic Kingdom with a child who’s just lost a tooth, be sure to grab one of these tooth containers to immortalize the moment for them! Stay tuned to DFB for more on the tiny tidbits that can make a visit to Disney World even more magical! 6 Magic Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know 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 ever experienced a major rite of passage at Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

You guys are going to LOSE IT when you see what they did to Tiny Train Town! Tiny Train Town! Hi friends, it’s me, the Mayor of Tiny Train Town, and I’m usually here sharing the shenanigans and nonsense from the itty bitty city. But this week, Disney has made some big changes to our favorite miniature village in EPCOT. We already saw that they started giving it a new look…but now it got an entire makeover for the Food & Wine Festival! In the past several days, Walt Disney Imagineering has been adding Disney characters and Disney-inspired buildings and features to Tiny Train Town, but on the night before Food & Wine, they added an ENTIRE MINI FESTIVAL! There’s a festival in town! Typically, for the festivals at EPCOT, Tiny Train Town gets themed banners to match the ones around World Showcase. Those are back this year, but they’ve also leveled up the festival celebrations significantly. Tiny banners! For starters, they have their own tiny Food & Wine planter and sign with mini utensils! And if you look closely, you’ll see Linguini from Ratatouille rolling out a 30th birthday cake in honor of the Food & Wine Festival’s 30th Anniversary. The entrance! But perhaps the cutest stinkin’ thing of all are the mini versions of EPCOT food booths! They have Hawai’i and Greece on one side, complete with tiny Cast Members and themed trash cans. FOOD BOOTHS YOU GUYS!! A Bramblewood Bites booth is also here, and it has a little chef, utensil stations just like the ones around EPCOT, and more matching trash cans. This is so impressive! Bramblewood Bites On the other side, you’ll spot the Japan booth. They got all the details so perfect with the architecture! It’s Japan! And they even added a guy eating on a trash can! Real EPCOT fans know how it goes when tables are scarce. He’s eating on a trash can! Of course, as I mentioned before, these aren’t the only updates Tiny Train Town has had this week. A few days ago, we spotted some changes with the scenery, including a full-scale update to the town center to make it look like the Germany Pavilion. But if you look closely, you’ll spot some Disney characters hidden around town, including Dr. Grant Seeker with a dinosaur egg! RIP DINOSAUR, I miss you (and the best pre-show character in Disney World) dearly. Dr. Grant Seeker! They also added a new building with beloved Figment ride character Dreamfinder out front! We can’t wait to see this guy in the future as the ride gets a new update to bring him back. It’s Dreamfinder! We’ve seen the cottage made to look just like Snow White’s as well. It’s so charming! Snow White’s Cottage And where the seven dwarfs are, there has to be a mine! This one even has some gemstones glittering inside. Diamond Mine Entrance We also saw the Evil Queen with her apples. Chaos is ensuring in Tiny Train Town! What is Evil Queen doing in Tiny Train Town?? This town is just another example of how great Disney magic can be and how it’s the little things that keep us coming back time and time again. We’re here on the first day of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, bringing you back all the major and minor details you need to know before heading to the festival yourself, so make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more. CHECK OUT THE MENUS FOR THE 2026 FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 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! Do you always stop by Tiny Train Town? Tell us your thoughts on it in the comments! View the full article

When you’re thinking of places to buy things for your upcoming Disney World trip, ALDI may not be the first place that comes to mind, but truth be told — it’s one of the best places for budget-friendly finds! ALDI Each week, ALDI drops new items, and this week, we found some that are a MUST-GET for your trip to Disney World! From water bottles to lunch totes to apparel, there is so much to grab, and all at a reasonable price! Let’s dive in, so you know what to grab! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Serra Ls Loungewear Set is perfect for your travel day to Disney World! It comes with a long-sleeve top and long bottoms with a drawstring. This set comes in a grey color… ©ALDI … a green color… ©ALDI … and in black! These sets are available starting September 2nd. ©ALDI If you aren’t looking for a full set, but still want to be comfortable, these Crane Ls Athleisure Joggers are a great option! These come with a drawstring on the top and are tapered on the bottom with a white stripe down the side of each leg. They are available in black… ©ALDI … blue… ©ALDI … and a coffee brown! These are also available starting September 2nd. ©ALDI Dresses can also be extremely comfortable, even in the parks! And since summer is coming to an end and cooler weather is on its way, the Serra Ls Maxi Dress is a great choice for women! This dress has long sleeves and a flowy bottom, and comes in black… ©ALDI … and a turtledove pattern! These are available beginning September 2nd. ©ALDI Disney World allows its guests to bring their own food if they wish, so a good, sturdy lunchbox is a must! That’s why you should grab the Igloo Halo Cube Lunch Tote. It comes with a large shoulder strap and two handles on the side, so you can carry it however you’d like. It has a large zipper top, two side pockets, and a smaller zipper pocket on the front. This is available starting on September 2nd. ©ALDI And staying hydrated is a MUST on your Disney World vacation, even with the cooler weather. These Melii Silicone Tumblers are a great option to take with you! They’re the perfect size for kiddos and come in blue… ©ALDI … ivory… ©ALDI … and pink! These are available beginning on September 2nd. For more Disney essentials, check out our Amazon Storefront! Check out our AMAZON storefront! So, if you’re headed to Disney World soon, be sure to grab these items before your trip! And stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more great ALDI finds! View the full article

We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of actor Peter Cullen at the age of 85. ©The Hollywood Reporter He was known for beloved roles as the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh. The Hollywood Reporter has shared that Cullen passed away Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. His family shared a statement that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family — and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide,” and asked, “that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty, and always remember ‘be strong enough to be gentle.’” ©Paramount Pictures Cullen began voicing Eeyore on the 1988-91 series The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, as well as Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year in 2002, and on several other shows. Eeyore In an old interview, when asked about playing Eeyore, he shared, “I get an awful lot of reactions from, especially, young kids, when I go up and just say [in Eeyore’s voice], ‘Hello. Thanks for noticing me.’” Hi, friend We are heartbroken to have lost such a talented and beloved actor, and our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him. View the full article

There are a number of advantages to staying at a Disney Resort during your Disney World vacation. Beach Club Resort If you stay onsite, you can get benefits like Early Theme Park Entry each day and the 7-day booking window for Lightning Lanes. You’ll also be closer to the parks, and you can enjoy free transportation. But this summer, there was another added perk for Disney Resort guests, and soon it’s going away! From May 26th, 2026 through September 8th, 2026, Disney World offered free water park entry to resort guests on their check-in day. This meant that if you didn’t already have plans for your arrival day, everyone staying in your hotel room could get into one of Disney World’s two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) for free, as long as they were open! Blizzard Beach This perk was available throughout the entirety of 2025, but for 2026, it was changed to be only available during the summertime. Throughout the summer, both water parks have been open at the same time, which is often not the case. They typically take turns operating, with only one open at a time. Typhoon Lagoon This perk has been a great way to get more visitors into the water parks, and it’s an easy way to spend your arrival day so that you don’t have to purchase an extra park ticket. Keep in mind that the water parks are open fewer hours during the day than the theme parks, so if you want to take advantage of this offering, you may have to change when you arrive. Blizzard Beach But alas, once September 9th hits and Cool Kids’ Summer comes to an end, this perk will no longer be available. The good news is that Disney has confirmed it will return for summer 2027. We can’t wait! Follow us at the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, updates, tips, and tricks! The Disney World Hotel Perks That Are Returning in 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you take advantage of the water park perk this year? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

You’ve been left out of the loop WAY too long, my friends. Don’t miss these perks! Because if you didn’t know about THESE exclusive Disney World perks BEFORE… you would’ve SERIOUSLY missed out during your next trip. Check out our new video: The Disney World Perks Most Guests Never Use 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