Disney4me

The final festival of the year has officially arrived at EPCOT, and that means big things are happening. Food booths have opened, merchandise has been stocked, and the tiny train has updated its flags. Wait, should that really be listed as something big? The Tiny Train Town is celebrating the Festival of the Holidays! Here at Disney Food Blog, this is meant for a celebration. We oogle over Disney details that make the Disney Parks as incredible and special as they are, and only true Disney Adults know about this Germany Pavilion change. The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has started, and if you head to the train set in the Germany Pavilion, you should look a little closer. Notice anything different? We love creating stories for all these characters in the town and everything that happens, but the biggest thing in the town is celebrating the EPCOT festivals. Did you notice the tiny banners changed throughout the town? Look how cute that is! They change for every EPCOT festival! Here’s a look at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts… EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display …and the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Flower and Garden Festival We also can’t forget about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, which just recently ended. Tiny Train Town EPCOT Festival of the Holidays runs until December 30th, so if you want to grab some totally festive food, we highly recommend going sooner rather than later. This festival goes by fast, and there is so much to see, so much to do, and so much to eat this holiday season! Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for all the details you need to know for the Festival of the Holidays. We’re eating all the food, watching the entertainment, and bringing it back to you so you can have the best visit yet. PRICES CONFIRMED FOR 2025 EPCOT FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS MENUS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite EPCOT festival? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando! Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. This year, for example, wait times for late October were low, then JUMPED in early November. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we expect those wait times to increase even more. Is this the calm before the storm? Take a look at this week’s average wait times for proof! This is everything you need to know about the average wait times in Disney World over the past seven days. There are very few waits over an hour, which is incredible. As October turns into November, is this one of the best times to visit the parks? It just might be — but we’ll let you decide! Magic Kingdom Wait Times Seven Dwarfs Mine Train TRON Lightcycle / Run — 58 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 47 minutes Jingle Cruise — 39 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 38 minutes Space Mountain — 32 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh –29 minutes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — 28 minutes “And now, a carriage approaches to take you into the boundless realm of the supernatural.Take your loved ones by the hand, please, and kindly watch your step. “ Haunted Mansion — 25 minutes The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure — 22 minutes Enchanted Tales with Belle — 15 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 15 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 13 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 13 minutes Pirates of the Caribbean — 13 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 12 minutes “it’s a small world” — 12 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 11 minutes Aladdin and Jasmine on the Magic Carpets Mad Tea Party — 11 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — 10 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 8 minutes Carousel of Progress Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 7 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 7 minutes Carousel of Progress — 4 minutes 3 Magic Kingdom Restaurants the Experts Refuse to Book EPCOT Wait Times Test Track! Test Track — 76 minutes Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — 72 minutes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 54 minutes Frozen Ever After — 50 minutes Soarin’ — 31 minutes Mission: SPACE — 17 minutes Mission Space The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 14 minutes Living with the Land — 13 minutes Journey into Imagination — 8 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 6 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 0 minutes Awesome Planet, American Adventure, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. This Is One of the BEST Things To Do in EPCOT, and You Can’t Change My Mind Animal Kingdom Wait Times Pandora Avatar Flight of Passage — 69 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 42 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 28 minutes Expedition Everest Expedition Everest — 27 minutes Dinosaur — 22 minutes These Disney Adult Animal Kingdom Hacks Are Getting Out of Control Hollywood Studios Wait Times Galaxy’s Edge Slinky Dog Dash — 66 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 63 minutes Toy Story Mania — 48 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — 46 minutes Tower of Terror — 38 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 37 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 36 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 26 minutes Star Tours — 10 minutes Walt Disney Presents had no wait times this week. 5 Magic Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. ‘Menu Sleuths’ Are Taking Over Disney World Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. 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 long would you wait for your favorite ride? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Refreshment Outpost is a fun spot to stop during the EPCOT Festivals, and this year it’s serving up some new holiday treats. 2025 Refreshment Outpost The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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. Come along with us as we check out what’s on the menu at Refreshment Outpost this year. Menu Refreshment Outpost has a new savory dish on the menu this year — Spiced Shrimp Stew with Jollof Rice. Also returning is the Raspberry DOLE Whip, along with a collection of beer and ciders, and the Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule. 2025 Refreshment Outpost Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats This year, we ordered the new Spiced Shrimp Stew with Jollof Rice for $7. We were a little sad that the Peanut Stew from last year didn’t return, but we resigned ourselves to fate and dug into the new dish. The shrimp in it are small, and it doesn’t really have a seafood or briny fish taste. In fact, we found the flavors to be quite pleasant, especially with the spices. Spiced Shrimp Stew Also on the menu this year is the always popular DOLE Whip Raspberry in a Waffle Cone. The waffle cone is new this year, but the Dole Whip itself is the same as last year. DOLE Whip Raspberry The Raspberry DOLE Whip is always a refreshing snack, and this year, you can get it for $6.50. Drinks Two new beers are on the menu this year – Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Florida Ginger Snap Lager, and Crooked Can Brewing Company Chocolate Mint Cookie Stout. We started with the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Florida Ginger Snap Lager for $12.50. We’ve had a lot of gingerbread and ginger flavors throughout the festival this year, and this fits in line with those snacks. It’s not a BEER beer, but something you can sip on very easily, even if you’re not a normal beer drinker. It almost reminds us of a hard cider. Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Florida Ginger Snap Lager Next up, we ordered the Crooked Can Brewing Company Chocolate Mint Cookie Stout for $12.50. It’s very chocolatey, and if you love Girl Scout Thin Mints, this is the drink for you because it’s giving that in stout form. This is another drink that’s easy to sip on as you’re just chilling around the festival. Crooked Can Brewing Company Chocolate Mint Cookie Stout And finally, we got the Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule for $12.50, which was one of our Best of the Fest items in 2024! Well, it didn’t disappoint this year, either. It really tastes like Christmas in a can, and we LOVE it. The cinnamon stick in it just makes the flavors sing even more. There’s a slight tangy taste in the back, but then those spices are in the front, and it just all works well together. It also comes in a cute cup, which doubles as a souvenir. Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule Also on the menu for 2025 is the returning Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider. You can order this hard cider for $12.50. OVERALL If you’re looking for a nice savory item, you can’t go wrong with the stew, but we still think the Peanut Stew from last year was better. However, there are some very nice drinks here, and we recommend that you make a point to visit this booth just for the Mule alone. But all the drinks we tried felt festive. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full line up of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

Who’s ready for some Christmas shopping? ©Disney Amazon has some crazy good deals this Black Friday, and all our favorite Disney souvenirs are available at great prices. Take a look at some of our favorite Disney items with five-star ratings on Amazon for the price they’re at! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Loungefly ©Amazon It may not be Halloween anymore, but this Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Mini Loungefly Backpack is way too adorable! The backpack features the beloved Minnie Mouse peeking out from behind a bowl of candy shaped like a jack-o’-lantern. Store your own treats in the candy bowl, as it’s also a front pocket. It features an adorable pattern of pumpkins and candy corn. The same pattern appears over the side pockets, back of the bag, and Minnie’s eye-catching bow. Oh, by the way, the bag glows in the dark and is candy corn scented. Amazon, take our money, especially since this sits at 50% off! View on Amazon These Muppets Squishmallows are so cute! ©Amazon Any Muppets fans in the house? You need to check out these Muppets Squishmallows! These super soft, collectible plush toys feature Kermit and Miss Piggy, and they make for great cuddle companions. These would make for a perfect Christmas present, and you can get them for 17% off! View on Amazon We love this Bluey Candy Land Game ©Amazon We all know and love the classic game Candy Land, so we thought it was so cute that Amazon had a Bluey Candy Land! Choose from 6 adorable cardboard movers. Kids can play as Dad, Mum, Bluey, Bingo, Muffin, or Socks. This game is fun for the whole family, and is 30% off! View on Amazon Or, you can grab these JoyJolt Disney Cups We love these glasses! We use our JoyJolt Mickey and Friends Glasses all the time! The cups feature Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy, and they’re all playing peek-a-boo. At 15% off, the price to get these four Disney glasses is too perfect! View on Amazon Don’t forget about this Travel Toiletry Bag ©Amazon This BAGSMART Travel Toiletry Bag has been a game-changer for traveling! The travel toiletry bag with four compartments can perfectly organize your necessary travel toiletries and makeup storage. It’s made of soft and luxurious Taslan fabric. It’s also a reliable, functional, and fashionable makeup bag. Definitely an ideal Christmas gift for yourself, your family, and your friends — especially at 33% off! View on Amazon There’s also this Encanto LEGO Set ©Amazon As soon as we saw this Encanto LEGO Set, we instantly became obsessed. Put together the Family Madrigal and their magical house with this colorful LEGO set. The set comes with 6 LEGO Disney mini-figures — Abuela, Mirabel, Isabela, Dolores, Luisa, and Camilo. It also comes with a small Antonio and 2 LEGO Disney animal figures. The LEGO set is on sale for 22% off! View on Amazon Check out this Stitch Plush ©Amazon How adorable is this Disney Stitch Just Play Many Moods Plush?! The Many Moods of Stitch interactive plushie brings Stitch’s lovable personality to life with light-up, LCD animated eyes and over 50 sounds and phrases. Crafted with soft plush and mixed materials, this 14-inch Stitch toy features expressive, LCD screen eyes that respond to touch and motion for unpredictable, engaging play. You can get it for 33% off! View on Amazon And finally, this Mickey Mouse Wooden Puzzle ©Amazon Lastly, we saw this Mickey and Friends Wooden Puzzle, a perfect Christmas gift for little ones! This is an 8-piece wooden chunky puzzle featuring your favorite Disney characters, perfect for toddlers who love imaginative play and early learning. It’s available for 32% off! View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is finally here! 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The 2025 Festival of the Holidays runs from November 28th through December 30th, 2025. The festival brings holiday traditions from various cultures as expressed through decorations, stories, music, cuisine, and additional special events. But, if you ask us, one of the best parts of this festival is the entertainment! Holiday Storytellers The festival features Holiday Storytellers around the World Showcase Pavilions as they share the traditions that are integral parts of the season in the country they represent. Storytellers can be found in the following pavilions (Performance times are subject to change and can be confirmed each day in the My Disney Experience app): Holiday Storytellers! Las Posadas Celebration — Sundays through Thursdays, Mexico pavilion “¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas, and the music of Mariachi Cobre.” 11:05 AM, 11:55 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:35 PM, 3:45 PM, and 5:10 PM Canadian Holiday Voyageurs – Daily, Canada pavilion “Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.” 3:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 5:35 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:40 P,M and 8:40 PM Chinese Lion Dance — November 28 through November 30, December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, and December 19 through December 25, 2025, China Pavilion “Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.” 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM Hanukkah Storyteller — Daily, The World Showcase Promenade (between the Morocco and France pavilions) “Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.” Noon, 1:00 PM, 1:50 PM, 2:50 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM, and 6:30 PM Père Noël — Daily, France pavilion “Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.” 10:00 AM, 11:05 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:15 PM La Befana — Daily, Italy pavilion “Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.” 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:55 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:40 PM Daruma Storyteller, Daily — Japan pavilion “Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the new year!” 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 P,M and 5:45 PM Sigrid will be visited by A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa — Daily, Norway “Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.” 11:40 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:40 PM, and 6:25 PM Father Christmas — Daily, United Kingdom pavilion “Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.” 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:35 P,M and 6:30 PM Santa Claus — Daily through December 24th, CommuniCore Hall 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 P,M and 5:00 PM You can also hear the Voices of Liberty in the American Adventure Pavilion. Voices of Liberty Joyful: A Celebration of the Season Catch a performance of Joyful: A Celebration of the Season at the CommuniCore Plaza Stage! Joyful! A Celebration of the Season This show features gospel mixed with jazz, R&B, and more, celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa. The show is at 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:05 PM, and 5:10 PM. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app to confirm times, just in case there are any changes on the day you’re there. Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition made its debut in 2020 and has returned each year since. Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt map! In order to help our pal Olaf out, guests can purchase a Scavenger Hunt map and stickers (the price is $11.99) at locations like Creations Shop and World Traveler at International Gateway. Once you find ALL the Olafs, you can visit Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway to redeem the map for a special gift! Holiday Attraction Overlays The classic attraction Living with the Land — located in The Land pavilion in EPCOT’s World Nature — gets dressed up for the season with a lovely light display at night! Living with the Land: Glimmering Greenhouses is a charming and festive display we look forward to each year! Snowmen! Don’t forget to pay a visit to Journey Into Imagination with Figment to see the star of the ride (that’s FIGMENT) in his HOLIDAY SWEATER! He’s very festive now EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth in World Celebration presents a limited-time light show for the Festival! Spaceship Earth at Christmastime The show begins when it gets dark outside and plays several times each night. Santa Claus Get ready to visit Santa Claus! He’ll be greeting guests and taking photos (and, presumably, hearing Wish Lists!) in a festive space inside CommuniCore Hall. It’s Santa! You can also meet Santa Goofy at the Odyssey! You can confirm greeting times in the My Disney Experience app during your visit. Candlelight Processional During this event, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir (composed of a Disney cast member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country) accompany the retelling. The event is held on select nights in November and December. Candlelight Processional! Because seating for the Candlelight Processional is scarce and first-come, first-served, many guests choose to guarantee their seat by purchasing a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Read more about dining packages here! It’s a beautiful show! We’ll be covering everything the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has to offer, so make sure you check back here for all the updates! In the meantime, stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and beyond! EVERYTHING You Need To Know About the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments. View the full article

This year’s Festival includes FOUR new ‘additional locations’ serving up some new eats and drinks, AND the return of Sunshine Seasons as a bonus spot! Cookie Milk Shake The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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 checking out some new Festival additions along with Sunshine Seasons. Menu Block & Hans joins the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays lineup with Cinnamon-glazed Nuts, and an Apple Pie Frozen Slush drink! Block & Hans Menu Regal Eagle Smokehouse joins the Festival with a Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Menu Over at Fife & Drum, a new Apple Pie Sundae is on the menu for the festival! 2025 Fife & Drum menu Sommerfest is also new for this year and is serving up a Warm Apfel Cider with Jägermeister liqueur. ©Disney And finally, Sunshine Seasons is serving up the Peanut Butter Cookie featuring M&M’S Minis Milk Chocolate Candies Holiday Blend, and a NEW Cookie Milk Shake. 2025 Sunshine Seasons Menu So let’s get to it! Eats While you’ll find a whole Holiday Kitchen dedicated to glazed nuts this year, you can also grab some Cinnamon Glazed Nuts at Block & Hans for $5.99. This is an exclusive recipe that’s made in-house, but they taste like the standard cinnamon glazed nuts you can find all over Disney World, although we also tasted a hint of vanilla. You get that nice crust on the nuts from the sugar and cinnamon, and the pecans are soft and delicious. Cinnamon-glazed Nuts We stopped by Fife & Drum to check out the new Apple Pie Sundae made with apple pie filling, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce, topped with streusel for $6.79. We heard a lot of folks rave about this, and it was okay, but it didn’t blow us away. The apple pie tasted like the canned apple pie filling, so it’s trying to be apple pie, but it’s just not really working. There’s no extra flavor to it, although the apples were soft, juicy, and tasty. We think it might’ve needed more cinnamon. Apple Pie Sundae The Peanut Butter Cookie featuring M&M’S Minis Milk Chocolate Candies Holiday Blend at Sunshine Seasons returns from 2024. You can snag this year’s cookie for $4.79. Peanut Butter Cookie Last year, we found this to be a really good cookie. It’s also HUGE, so you can take a few bites, box it up, and take it back to your hotel room for later. Flavor-wise, it’s so buttery with lots of peanut butter flavor (but not TOO much). Drinks In addition to roasted nuts, Block & Hans is also serving up an Apple Pie Frozen Slush made with Frozen Minute Maid Apple Juice with cinnamon syrup topped with cinnamon and sugar for $6.79. If you want to make it boozy you can add apple pie moonshine for $17.50. This was delicious, but we thought it was more like a frozen mulled cider, rather than an apple pie. The addition of cinnamon syrup and cinnamon sprinkled on top gives it a holiday vibe. Apple Pie Frozen Slush The NEW shake at Sunshine Seasons is a non-boozy Cookie Milk Shake made with Spiced gelato with whipped cream, a cookie wreath, Mickey-shaped holly, and sprinkles, and is priced at $9.49. This is one of the prettiest milkshakes we’ve seen, but…well, the flavor didn’t match up to what we imagined. The shake itself tasted more like eggnog because there are some spices in there that are eggnog-ish. But it doesn’t pull off those flavors. The gingerbread cookie, though, was tasty, and we almost think the flavors of the shake should’ve matched it. If you want a pretty Insta photo, get this. If you want something that’s tasty, maybe you should opt for something else. Cookie Milk Shake Sommerfest is serving up the new Warm Apfel Cider with Jägermeister liqueur garnished with an orange wedge — and you can snag this one for $15.50. The first thing we noticed is that you can barely taste the alcohol, so it’s very easy to drink. The cider itself, though, is very thin, and we wished it had more girth to it, as well as some spices. It is served warm, so it’s a comforting drink on those cooler days. But we wouldn’t go out of our way to order this again. Warm Apfel Cider And finally, over at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, we checked out the new Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog with gingerbread syrup topped with nutmeg. This is served non-boozy, but you can add Thomas Tew Single Barrel Rum to make it boozy! Our reporter had never had eggnog before, and really liked how the gingerbread paired with it. The gingerbread flavor is present, but it’s not overwhelming. Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog We also loved that the drink is frozen, but it was also very smooth. If you like eggnog and gingerbread, give it a try! OVERALL If you’re visiting the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, you may be so focused on the food booths that you’re missing out on these additional locations with festival food. We recommend going through the festival passport to make sure you’re not missing anything! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full line up of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

Looking for the absolute BEST Disney deals you can snag on Amazon right now? Don’t worry — we’ve done the looking for you! ©Amazon Shopping for the ultimate Disney fan just got easier thanks to Amazon. If you’ve been scouring Amazon’s catalogue searching for the best deals you can find, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up the absolute best deals you’re bound to find, but, you’ll need to hurry and snag them before they’re gone! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Winnie the Pooh Disney Munchlings Squeeze-A-Munch plush! ©Amazon Winnie the Pooh is reimagined as a Disney Munchling plush, and this time, he’s a large lemon mint shaved ice. This toy can be so much fun for kids and adults of all ages to squish, and it smells delish! View on Amazon This Mickey Mouse Ears Luggage is perfect for your post-holiday vacation! ©Amazon This rolling luggage is perfect for Disney Adults! It features iconic Mickey Mouse ears on a vibrant green exterior for a fun and unique look, AND comes with wheels, making it even easier to tote around on your next adventure, wherever it may take you. View on Amazon We love these FuelRod portable charging kits! FuelRod chargers When you need to stay connected and aren’t looking to take up too much space, you’ve got the perfect accessory in FuelRod. Not only are they super slim and compact, but they also come with a battery life indicator, multiple connection cords for easy plugging, AND when you’re visiting Disney World, you can swap them out when they’re depleted their charge for a fully charged one for FREE! View on Amazon Or, you can grab these Bed Pillows for when you’re dreaming of Disney! ©Amazon If you’ve ever lifted your head from your Disney World hotel’s bed and thought to yourself, “Man, I’d love to have a pillow like this at home,” well, now you CAN! These Sobel Westex Sobella Bed Pillows are machine washable, soft, and made with hotel quality in mind. These luxurious pillows are great for those who may need pillows filled with hypoallergenic, extra fine, soft gel fibers to sleep peacefully and get a good night’s rest. View on Amazon Don’t forget to grab your own FROGG TOGG reusable poncho! ©Amazon These FROGG TOGG ponchos never fail us! They’re lightweight, won’t leave you sweaty, and come with a stuff pouch for easy storage when you’re not using them. The best part about them is you won’t mind wearing them again and again, and they’re quick to dry out after a complete downpour or using them on Disney’s water rides. View on Amazon You can’t pass on this LEGO Star Wars Grogu set’s deal! ©Amazon From the avid Star Wars collector to the casual fan, everyone can appreciate a LEGO Star Wars set! This one will allow you to build a cute Star Wars: The Mandalorian display featuring Grogu in his hover pram while also featuring a figure that has dial-operated arms, a posable head and ears, and can be displayed in or out of the hover pram. It’s a great gift idea for anyone who’s a fan looking to recreate classic scenes, make up new stories, or display the buildable models. View on Amazon It’s time to show off your Disney style with this Loungefly Minnie Floral Crossbody bag! ©Amazon This bag is just too cute to pass up! It’s unique Loungefly design features an all-over white and blue polka dotted background trimmed with white lace, and a center blushing pink bow. We love the details in this bag and can’t get over the beautiful embroidered flowers that help the look come together nicely! View on Amazon Build quality time together with Disney Clue! ©Amazon Clue: Disney Villains Edition board game is built for Disney fans! Its artwork, characters, and gameplay are all inspired by classic Disney Villains seen in the movies, and will immerse you in a storyline fit for some of Disney’s most fiendish villains. During your gameplay, you’ll move through each villain’s lair on the gameboard, trying to discover who stole the magic, which magical item they stole, and where they hid it for hours of fun! View on Amazon Holiday feasts have never been more fun than with the Disney Christmas Cookbook! ©Amazon This Disney Christmas Cookbook features 50 recipes inspired by fan-favorite Disney and Pixar characters! It will even have beginner chefs whipping up everything from hearty breakfasts to sweet desserts in no time. View on Amazon We can’t rave enough about these Owala FreeSip Twist water bottles! ©Amazon We LOVE our Owala water bottles, and if you’ve been searching for the perfect design to call your own, look no further than Owala’s FreeSip Twist! Its slim design makes it ideal for functionality and storage when you’re on the go and keeps your water cool for hours after filling. View on Amazon This Skillmatics Dot It Sticker Art makes art time fun again! ©Amazon This kit is outfitted with over 500 easy-to-peel stickers, meaning your child will use their fine motor skills and imagination to complete almost a dozen Disney princess-themed pictures featuring Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Moana, and more! They’re super simple to use, too. Just let your child choose their favorite colored stickers, peel them off, and paste them onto the canvases to bring the picture to life. View on Amazon Don’t miss your chance to snag an Amazon Fire HD8 Kids tablet at DEEP discount! ©Amazon Not only are you getting the Amazon Fire Kids tablet, but you’re also getting it as a whole bundle! This bundle includes a full-featured tablet for kids ages 3-7, includes 6 months of Amazon Kids+ subscription, AND a kid-proof case. It’s got a responsive, full battery life, comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, and its easy-to-use parental controls give you peace of mind to allow your child to enjoy screen time independently. View on Amazon And finally, the Amazon Echo Pop Kids is on a steal of deal! ©Amazon Your little one can have endless fun with their own kid-friendly Amazon Echo Pop! The newest model features several of your favorite Disney Princesses on its front design, is designed especially for kids, and is equipped with Alexa+ Early Access, parental controls, and 6 months of Amazon Kids+. It’s an Alexa-enabled smart speaker that kids will LOVE having around their rooms! 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

Nothing says holiday season like cookies — and they’re back at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! And with it returns one of our can’t-miss experiences we’ve come to appreciate over the past few years. Prototype Cookie The Cookie Stroll is easy to follow — and even easier to enjoy! Grab five of the festival’s delicious cookies, and you’ll earn a sixth one absolutely FREE. We’ve put together a complete guide to the Holiday Cookie Stroll, plus an exclusive peek at the prize waiting for you! The Holiday Cookie Stroll has long been a beloved tradition at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays for years, and we’re thrilled it’s returning in 2025! To complete the stroll, simply pick up five cookies from any of the participating locations listed in the festival passport. Cookie Stroll details The entire list of options to choose from in 2025 is as follows: Chocolate Cookie featuring SNICKERS bar pieces and salted caramel at American Holiday Table Cranberry-Oatmeal Cookie (Plant-based) at Holiday Hearth Desserts Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Rugelach at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie at Nochebuena Cocina Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with maple buttercream at Yukon Holiday Kitchen Prototype Cookie at Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Ginger-Molasses Cookie at Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie at Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Holiday Sugar Cookie at Connections Cafe Hazelnut Linzer Cookie at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Coffee-Mocha Cookie at Mele Kalikimaka Peanut Butter Cookie at Sunshine Seasons So choose five of those cookies, and when you go to purchase one of them, be sure to ask the Cast Member to place a stamp on the appropriate page in your passport. Don’t forget to have your Passport stamped for the Holiday Cookie Stroll! Once you’ve got all five stamps, stop by the Holiday Sweets and Treats food booth to receive a Specialty Completer Cookie when you present your fully stamped Festival Passport! This year, it’s a prize pack with an exclusive festival spatula and a container of mini M&Ms. 2025 Holiday Cookie Stroll Prize However, you also get a recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies with M&Ms minis Holiday Blend. So you can put those mini M&Ms to good use. Recipe! When it comes to the Cookie Stroll, we went BIG — sampling every single cookie! Luckily, you only need five to score the festive completer prize. Our first pick? The Prototype Cookie at Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow. It’s a Sugar cookie with orange-cranberry icing and dark chocolate for $4.25. Prototype Cookie Then we got the Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with maple buttercream from Yukon Holiday Kitchen. This cookie is $4. Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie We couldn’t resist the Coffee Mocha Cookie from Mele Kalikimaka. It’s a cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans for $3.75. Coffee-Mocha Cookie Our fourth cookie was the Hazelnut Linzer Cookie from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen. It has a raspberry filling and a Mickey shape in the middle. Hazelnut Linzer Cookie Finally, we got the Holiday Sugar Cookie from Connections Cafe. You can’t go wrong with a classic sugar cookie with sprinkles, can you? This cookie is $4.79. Holiday Sugar Cookie Not feeling up for five cookies in one day? No worries! You can split the fun — share festival passports, divide and conquer with friends, or visit EPCOT multiple times during the Festival. Don’t go away — there’s plenty more Holiday fun to be had here! We’re doing EVERYTHING at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays so you can see it all. Stay tuned with us to see the reviews of each food booth, storyteller, experience, and everything in between! There’s Only One Way To Snag This Exclusive Figment Souvenir At EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of this year’s cookies from the Cookie Stroll do you think will be your favorite? Leave your pick in the comments! View the full article

It’s Black Friday, why aren’t you on Amazon right now?! ©Amazon Amazon is having some amazing deals on Disney souvenirs and essentials, and we seriously can’t let you miss out on them. Take a look at some of our favorites that are just TOO good to pass up on! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Bluey Hide and Seek Game ©Amazon Who doesn’t love a good game of hide and seek?! With the Bluey Hide & Seek Game, this adorable Bluey figure plays with her best friends (YOU!). Pick a hiding spot for Bluey, press her nose to start the timer, and the game begins. Bluey will talk and giggle every few seconds to help give hints as to where she is. Once she’s found, press her nose again to activate “Dance Mode”, and Bluey will play her theme song to celebrate your win. It’s on sale for 13% off! View on Amazon This Disney Villains Cookbook is a MUST-GRAB ©Amazon Time to get your cooking on with this Disney Villains Cookbook! This thing is filled with recipes of all sorts of shapes, sizes, and tastes — 50 recipes to be exact. They’re all themed to some of your favorite Disney villains. Try Kronk’s Spinach Puffs, Gaston’s Chicken Drumsticks, Cruella Cookies, and many more. You can get the cookbook at a huge discount, as it’s currently 45% off! View on Amazon We love this HUGE Disney Puzzle ©Amazon Who doesn’t love a good puzzle?! If you’re a Disney fan and a challenging puzzle fan (like us), you need to take a look at this 9000 Piece Disney Puzzle! This could make for a great Christmas gift or a fun activity for you to get yourself. The puzzle is unique, as it’s 6 jigsaw puzzles, each with 1500 pieces, that you can combine into a giant image proposed on the poster. You can get the puzzle for 50% off! View on Amazon Or, you can grab these Mickey and Minnie Earrings ©Amazon Let that Disney bling shine this holiday season, with these Disney Mismatch Mickey and Minnie Earrings! The silver-plated stud earrings are adorable. Mickey and Minnie have to go together no matter what it is, so it just makes sense to have them as a mismatched set of earrings. At 45% off, you’re going to be rushing to grab these while the sale is still on! View on Amazon Don’t forget this Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook ©Amazon All Disney fans are going to want this Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook! With this, you can bring the magic of Disneyland and Walt Disney World snacks and treats right to your home. Recreate favorites like the classic Dole Whip and Mickey Pretzels to new favorites like blue milk from Star Wars land and Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums from Pixar Pier. The price is the BEST we’ve ever seen, as the cookbook is 64% off! View on Amazon Check out this Magic Kingdom Sweatshirt ©Amazon This UNIQUENOE Magic Kingdom Sweatshirt makes for a great Christmas gift this holiday season. This sweatshirt is perfect for a day at the Magic Kingdom year-round, and for 5% off, it’s hard to say no to something like this! View on Amazon And finally, there’s this Bluey Jewelry Box Set ©Amazon Any little girl who is obsessed with Bluey will love this little jewelry set. The Luv Her Bluey Girls BFF 6 Piece Toy Jewelry Box Set comes with two bracelets, two snap clips, and two rings. This set would make a great Christmas gift for your kiddo to share with their best friend. Now’s the time to get it, as it’s 21% off. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Did somebody say, “HOT COCOA FLIGHT?!” 2025 Holiday Sweets and Treats Yep, Holiday Sweets and Treats sure did! Holiday Sweets and Treats is one of the Holiday Kitchens (also known as Festival Food Booths) at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and along with peppermint sundaes and shakes, they’ve decided to switch things up this year with a new Festive Flight made of Hot Cocoas! We hope you’ll join us at Holiday Sweets and Treats as we bring your our FULL review! Menu You’ll find Holiday Sweets and Treats along the World Showcase Promenade (near the Port of Entry), and that’s especially important to know if you’re participating in the Holiday Cookie Stroll, because this is the pick up location for your completion prize! But as far as the regular menu, the Peppermint Sundae is the star food item. 2025 Holiday Sweets & Treats Menu The sweets really kick in here with a large assortment of drink offerings, including the highly anticipated Festive Flight, which is comprised of Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Hot Cocoa, and a Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa! Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s is also available (with or without your choice of liqueur), along with the returning Chocolate-Peppermint Shake (with or without whipped cream vodka). Two new-to-the-Festival beers are also up for grabs: Carib Brewery Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree IPA and Stevens Point Brewery Whole Hog Hazelnut Brownie Porter. Let’s dig into some sweets, my friends! Eats The Peppermint Sundae is a simple classic. Chocolate ice cream is topped with whipped cream and peppermint candy for $6.50. Peppermint Sundae This ice cream treat is every bit as basic as it looks and sounds; however, the portion size is generous, which is nice. The crushed candy cane doesn’t go beyond the topping, unfortunately. This really is a menu offering that will typically appeal much more to the kiddos in your traveling group. Drinks It’s time to try the Festive Flight! This trio features Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Hot Cocoa, and a Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa for $6.50. Festive Flight The Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa is topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. This one was our favorite of the three, and it’s going to be a good one for those with a sweet tooth. The sugar cookie flavor was very prominent but not overly sweet, which was great! Kids and hot chocolate fans will LOVE this. Christmas Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa Up next is the Gingerbread Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread garnish. There is some strong gingerbread in this one, so gingerbread fans will LOVE this. The drink also comes with a cute little gingerbread man in the drink, but he will drown if you leave him in there too long (poor guy)! Gingerbread Hot Cocoa Finally, the Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa is topped with whipped cream and speculoos spice. The speculoos spice hit us the most on the backend with a strong kick. It’s not a hot spice, but it has a spice to it. If you’re not super adventurous, you probably won’t like this one. Cookie Butter Hot Cocoa The Chocolate-Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea returns again this year. Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea It’s $5.25 for the non-alcoholic version, or $12.50 to have it with whipped cream vodka. Our recommendation based on years of trying this shake in both its non-alcholic and boozy forms is that the Chocolate-Peppermint Shake is really only worth grabbing if you’re going to add the vodka. The whipped cream vodka is DEFINITELY the right choice for this drink, making it smooth, a little icy, and sweet. When it all mixes with the chocolate flavor and the dash of peppermint on top, it feels like a lovely little indulgence. The menu! Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s is available at this Holiday Kitchen, too. You can warm up with a cup on its own for $4.00, or try it with your choice of liqueur from Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. Prices for the boozy versions range from $12.25 to $15.50. Two brews are also up for grabs for $12.50 each: Carib Brewery Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree IPA and Stevens Point Brewery Whole Hog Hazelnut Brownie Porter. OVERALL Overall, this is a MUST for those of you looking for a tasty holiday treat (obviously, it’s in the name)! We loved everything here, and you’ll 100% see us back here again…and again…and again! Festive Flight Thanks for joining us at Holiday Sweets and Treats! And don’t forget that we’ve got LOTS more to check out at this most festive of all the EPCOT Festivals! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2025 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! And don’t forget to pick up our DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which items from Holiday Sweets and Treats would you most like to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Walt Disney World is in the midst of a period of evolution, with new attractions, refreshed experiences, and even full lands coming to the resort over the next decade. However, to reach that presumably bright future, the resort has a present full of construction. ©bioreconstruct on X In my 30+ years visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, I’m not sure I remember a period with quite as much concurrent construction as what’s happening right now. Three of the resort’s theme parks have massive construction projects going on — including a huge site in the dead-center of the Magic Kingdom — while several of Disney’s hotels are also in the midst of construction and refurbishment projects of their own. Magic Kingdom Piston Peak The most controversial current construction site at Disney World sits in the space once occupied by the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The opening day attractions closed in July of 2025, with construction beginning almost immediately on Piston Peak. This new, Cars-themed expansion is themed to appear like a national park, and will feature two attractions and natural rock work aesthetics. ©Disney Villains Land Piston Peak isn’t the only land currently being built at the Magic Kingdom. The area “beyond” Big Thunder Mountain is going to be home to the long-rumored Villains Land, a full expansion based on Disney’s antagonists. Land clearing is well underway in the area. @bioreconstruct on X Refurbishments Big Thunder Mountain Railroad In addition, there are two major refurbishments happening at the park. First off, there’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The iconic ride has been closed since January 2025 for a massive refurbishment project. According to Disney, the attraction is scheduled to reopen in 2026 with “new magic” including a fully refurbished track and a new sequence inspired by the Rainbow Caverns of Disneyland’s Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. ©Walt Disney Imagineering On the other side of the park, Tomorrowland’s Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin closed on August 4th for a refurbishment that’s also expected to last until 2026. The overhauled attraction will feature new ride vehicles, new blasters, and a new scene featuring the park’s original robot character named Buddy who will ensure “departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission (by) enthusiastically providing encouragement, final system checks on their Star Cruisers, and a chance to hone their blaster aim.” Closed for Refurbishment Hollywood Studios Hopping over to Hollywood Studios, there are two major construction projects happening right now, with a third set to begin next year. Monsters, Inc. Land In 2025, Muppet*Vision 3D – and the rest of the former Muppet Courtyard – closed to make way for construction of a massive new Monsters, Inc. land that will create Monstropolis. The new land will be headlined by Disney’s first suspended coaster, based on the film’s iconic door sequence. Work on the land began immediately, and things are moving quickly in the area. ©bioreconstruct on X Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster The Muppets won’t be gone for long, however, as the characters will be taking over the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster from Aerosmith sometime in 2026. We’re sorry, “Bad Boys of Boston” fans, but this change will feel like a breath of fresh air for a ride that has seemed very 90s dated for a while now. ©Disney Magic of Disney Animation Finally, in a bit of a full-circle moment, Star Wars Launch Bay in the Animation Courtyard has closed to make way for a NEW take on the Magic of Disney Animation, harkening back to the park’s early days. The new version will feature theming based on the Emmy-winning Once Upon a Studio short that celebrated Disney’s 100th Anniversary. This will include “moving” portraits, as well as character meet & greets. Sketch classes, where guests will be able to draw their own favorite Disney characters, similar to the original Animation Academy. The Drawn to Wonderland playground, which will feature an oversized flower garden with musical instruments, a Mad Tea Party playset, and a Tulgey Wood exploration area, all designed in the style of Disney Legend Mary Blair. Animation Courtyard Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Meanwhile, in Animal Kingdom, construction is charging along on Tropical Americas, which is replacing DinoLand U.S.A. The new expansion will feature attractions based on Indiana Jones and Encanto. The last vestiges of DinoLand, including DINOSAUR, will be closing on February 2nd, 2026. Construction Harambe Market The eatery in the park’s Africa section closed for refurbishment on October 20 and is expected to reopen in early 2026 with a changed menu and refreshed atmosphere. Harambe Market Hotels In addition to the projects across the theme parks, several Disney hotels are undergoing refurbishment projects as well. While each remains open, guest rooms and public areas are being refreshed, which could lead to guests hearing and seeing evidence of construction. The hotels currently in the midst of refurbishments include: Animal Kingdom Lodge Contemporary Resort Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Polynesian Village Pop Century Resort Port Orleans Resort Yacht Club Resort Construction walls at Pop Century There’s construction spread across the map at Walt Disney World right now, as the resort continues to evolve into its second half-century. Stay tuned to DFB for further updates. The Top 10 Disney World Snacks for 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these Disney World construction projects are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Thanksgiving has passed, it’s time to start our Christmas shopping! ALDI! If you haven’t begun shopping for your Christmas gifts yet, we know the perfect place to start — ALDI! They have tons of items available at great prices this holiday season, and we’ve put together a list to show you our favorites. Let’s check out what’s coming from December 3rd to 9th. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. From Christmas pajamas to Disney toys, ALDI has it all this holiday season! Get cozy this Christmas in these pajama pants themed to Mickey, Frosty, Peanuts… ©ALDI …and Rudolph! ©ALDI ALDI also has pajama sets for your kiddos. They also have Mickey and Peanuts, as well as a Bluey pair! ©ALDI Oh, and they have a cute little Rudolph set. ©ALDI ALDI even has pajama gowns! ©ALDI There’s also Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Pants ©Amazon There’s also a pair of Nightmare Before Christmas Pajama Pants on Amazon! If you’re a fan of the Tim Burton holiday classic, you may want to snag these. View on Amazon We’re sure you’ve got nice holiday parties to attend during the Christmas season, and we found some cheap ALDI options to spice up your outfit! Take a look at these nice envelope crossbody bags. ©ALDI Or, take a look at these Serra dresses, coming in either metallic black or velvet blue! This would make for a great Christmas party fit, and the price is phenomenal. ©ALDI Looking for something comfy to wear? ALDI has some great options of tights, with different designs. They also have a fluffy knit sweatsuit to keep you warm in gray… ©ALDI …and in white! Speaking of cozy, are you seeing these Serra Sherpa hoodie jackets?! ©ALDI ALDI has tons of charging cables available at a great price, including USB-C to Lightning, USB-A to USB-C, Lightning USB-A to Lightning, and USB-C to USB-C. They’re all the same price! ©ALDI They also have charging ports for your wall — again, at a great price! ©ALDI Who doesn’t love tuning out the noisy world when you’re working, doing chores, or taking a walk?! Noise-cancelling headphones are great for that — and you aren’t going to find any at this good a price! ©ALDI While we’re talking about technology, this LED projector was way too cool to not mention. Project movies, shows, presentations, and photos onto whatever you want! ©ALDI There’s one on Amazon as well! ©Amazon Crazy enough, you can get an LED Projector from Amazon for even cheaper — and this one can be connected through Bluetooth! View on Amazon These character hair accessory sets are adorable for your little hair stylists. You can get them themed to Bluey, Frozen, and even the Grinch! ©ALDI There’s also a cute Stitch-themed one for all the fans of the beloved Disney character! ©ALDI This Frozen Hair Accessories Set ©Amazon Your little hair stylist can also get this Frozen Hair Accessories Set from Amazon while it’s still on sale for Black Friday! View on Amazon We love a good Christmas activity, and these wacky faces look like a lot of fun! ©ALDI They have all sorts of wacky face themes and activities to use! ©ALDI A couple of other fun activities we liked were these Disney scratch art… ©ALDI …these Disney Storytime libraries… ©ALDI …these cool LEGO sets… ©ALDI …painting sets… ©ALDI …Play-Doh Barbie, and these mini capsule gardens. ©ALDI This Disney Scratch Art is on sale! ©Amazon You’re going to love this Disney Scratch Art activity featuring the Disney Princesses! It’s on sale for 38% off, you’re not going to want to miss this! View on Amazon If you’re looking to buy some toys for your kiddos for Christmas, ALDI has lots of those too! They have toys featuring Bluey… ©ALDI …and more Bluey! ©ALDI The Bluey Toys are on Amazon! ©Amazon You can get the Bluey Granny Car on Amazon as well, if you prefer to order it online! View Bluey Granny here! ©Amazon Same with the Muffin Car Toy! View Muffin here! They also have TONS of cozy accessories, like these pillow pals featuring Mickey, Minnie, Olaf, Spider-Man… ©ALDI …Stitch, and Sully. ©ALDI Check out this Stitch Pillow Pet ©Amazon This Stitch Pillow Pet is available on Amazon for 25% off! The cool thing about this one, in comparison to the one at ALDI, is that this one has a special sleep time light feature. View on Amazon Things get even cozier with these pillow and blanket sets featuring Bluey, Hello Kitty… ©ALDI …Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, and Pooh! ©ALDI There’s a Bluey Travel Set for Kids! ©Amazon Check out this Bluey Travel Set we found on Amazon! The set comes with a blanket, eye mask, and neck pillow all in one. It’s available at a crazy price as it’s 30% off! View on Amazon The last thing we had to show you were these squishmallow pet beds — hey, your dogs need a Christmas present too! ©ALDI 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

Travel plans are getting affected in a HUGE way today! ©Airbus A320 Today, on November 29th, there have already been 153 flight delays at the Orlando International Airport — and they’re only going to go up. There have been travelers worldwide who have been stuck or delayed during the busiest travel weekend of the year! Let’s take a look at the details. Airbus 320 has “ordered immediate software fixes for 6,000 A320-series aircraft, a move that affected more than half of the narrow-body fleet and forced airlines to ground jets during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year,” according to CNBC. This is among the largest directives issued in Airbus’ 55-year history. ©Airbus A320 The world’s largest A320 operator, American Airlines, said over 200 planes were impacted. “American expects no further operational impact related to the Emergency Airworthiness Directive and looks forward to the remaining days of the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, especially Sunday, our most-traveled day,” the airline said. Flying American Six aircraft were affected in United Airlines’ fleet, whereas Delta Air Lines said fewer than 50 of its Airbus A320 fleet were affected. “As of 3:30 pm [local time], 20 of the 34 affected aircraft are ready to return to service. We’re expecting the remaining to be ready overnight, allowing flights to resume as planned on Sunday, 30 November,” a Jetstar spokesperson told CNBC. ©United Airlines The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said in a directive on Friday that a “JetBlue flight on October 30th experienced an ‘uncommanded and limited pitch down event.'” On top of that, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency directive later that day, which told operators of the affected model to address the glitch. ©JetBlue CEO of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, stated in a LinkedIn post, “The fix required on some #A320 aircraft has been causing significant logistical challenges and delays since yesterday. … Our teams are working around the clock to support our operators and ensure these updates are deployed as swiftly as possible to get planes back in the sky and resume normal operations.” ©Getty Images Unfortunately, this issue has come up during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with everyone returning from their Thanksgiving trips. Hopefully, if you’re traveling, everything has gone smoothly and according to plan. We’re going to keep an eye out for any more travel news, so make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog! The Orlando International Airport Announces 13 Restaurants Coming by 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 have travel plans? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

You know what makes for a perfect Christmas gift…LEGO sets! Sleeping Beauty LEGO display in Disney Springs One of our favorite Disney LEGO sets is available on Amazon at an amazing price, and we can’t let you miss out on out! Get your wallets out, we’re going Christmas shopping. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love this Up LEGO Set ©Amazon Check out this LEGO set inspired by Disney Pixar’s UP! Send Russell, Carl, and Doug on adventures with this 598-piece set. ©Amazon This has to be the most iconic house in any Disney movie, and now you can have it on display. It’s a LEGO set that really pops with all its colors. It was released a while ago for Disney’s 100th anniversary. Now it’s available for sale, sitting at 37% off! It’s a perfect set for Disney fans and LEGO collectors. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

If you’re in the mood for a holiday-theme poutine, you need to come with us to Refreshment Port! Refreshment Port The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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 to Refreshment Port to check out its popular poutine! Menu Once again, Refreshment Port has its popular Turkey Poutine on the menu! This festive dish features sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions. 2025 Refreshment Port Menu New for 2025 is the Keel Farms Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hard Cider. And, returning for this year is the Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine. Eats This year, the Turkey Poutine features sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions. You can order it for $9.50. Turkey Poutine We were pleasantly surprised by this bowl of poutine! We hit it’s usually hit or miss, but the Turkey Poutine was a hit for us. The fries were thin and crispy and held all the toppings really well without turning into mush. The gravy soaked into the turkey, making it moist and juicy without weighing down the dish. The cranberry relish added a beautiful brightness and sweetness, and we wish we had more cheese cubes on top. The onions added a much-needed crunch, and we just really enjoyed this warm dish of goodness. Drinks New on the drink menu this year is Keel Farms Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hard Cider, which is priced at $12.50. Keel Farms Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hard Cider This really tasted like a cinnamon sugar donut! It had a strong yeast flavor with a subtle hint of cinnamon sugar when you’re sipping from the top. It’s a very sweet drink, and we think it might be too sweet for most people, especially towards the end of the big glass, but it’s a nice cider to sip on throughout your next few festival stops. And the returning drink this year is the Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine for $7.50. 2025 Refreshment Port OVERALL We loved our visit here! The poutine was a great savory dish that tasted like Thanksgiving dinner, and the cider was fun and different. We might not go out of our way to stop here, but if you’re craving poutine, it’s a solid spot for a real meal (versus the 50 cookies at every other booth), so it’s a great idea for dinner. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full line up of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

We’ve become Disney World packing experts over the years, and we’re giving you some of our best packing advice! JISULIFE handheld fan We visit Disney World every day, so it’s fair to say we’ve picked up a thing or two over the years. If you’re wondering which essentials you absolutely MUST pack during your next trip, check out some of our favorites that you can grab right now on Amazon! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Pick up a reliable poncho ©Amazon We’re big fans of Frogg Toggs Ponchos, and you can pick up one of your own on Amazon! Frequently on sale, these ponchos are available in multiple colors in adult and youth sizes. We love them especially for their reusability, waterproof texture, and breathable feel! BUY ON AMAZON Stay cool with a mini fan JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan The JISULIFR Handheld Mini Fan does a lot for a super affordable price. This fan is available in several different colors on Amazon and features a rechargeable fan with two speeds, a power bank to charge your devices, a flashlight, and a collapsible design — which is PERFECT when you need a compact fan during a hot Disney day! BUY ON AMAZON Keep your phone charged with this FuelRod charger It’s growing on us quickly FuelRods are a super popular way to keep your phone charged during a long Disney Day, as Disney has several kiosks throughout the property where you can swap your empty FuelRod for a fully-charged one free of charge (after the initial purchase, of course). Now, you can grab a larger FuelRod MAX10 that gives you a high-capacity charge. This particular one on Amazon also includes two USB-C ports and the necessary adapting parts and cords. BUY ON AMAZON Cooling towels are very helpful when it’s blisteringly hot Cooling towels The Sukeen Cooling Towels 4-Pack is available in several different color combinations and features microfiber towels that will keep you cooler during a hot day at the parks! BUY ON AMAZON Stay dry or in the shade with this travel umbrella BAODINI Travel Mini Umbrella This Mini Umbrella is perfect for staving off harmful rays from the sun or protecting yourself during heavy rainfall (of which there is A LOT of in Central Florida). The pocket-sized UV protection umbrella comes with a travel case and is available on Amazon in several different colors. BUY ON AMAZON Check out this reusable utensil kit! ©Amazon If you like to have your own utensils at the Disney Parks, we recommend the Reusable Travel Utensils Set! This set comes with 4 cases carrying colorful forks, spoons, and knives, and is ideal for when you’re on the go and want to dine in a more eco-friendly capacity. BUY ON AMAZON Which Disney World essentials would you add to our list? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more packing tips and merch updates! View the full article

Starting our Disney World adventures off with a coffee drink is one of the best parts of our day. Imagine: you get to the park super early in the morning, in time to rope drop a few rides, then pop over to a Joffrey’s kiosk for a quick pick-me-up. YUM! Joffrey’s at Hollywood Studios You’ll find Joffrey’s stands at several locations in each park, and they all offer different featured menu items, while also serving all the staples. This is one of the fun things about grabbing your coffee at Joffrey’s — you can try so many different specialty drinks! We recently stopped by the Pixar Plaza Joffrey’s stand in Hollywood Studios to try the tried-and-true Round ‘Em Up Frozen Cappuccino to see if it’s just as good as we remembered. There are three variations of the Round ‘Em Up drinks at the Joffrey’s stand at Pixar Plaza — hot or iced latte, or frozen cappuccino. We opted to grab the frozen cappuccino for $7.99, but the hot and iced latte versions are only $7.19. The Round ‘Em Up Frozen Cappuccino includes Joffrey’s frozen cappuccino, cookie butter syrup, and dulce de leche sauce. It’s topped with whipped cream, animal crackers, and mini M&M’s. We couldn’t wait to give this a try! Round ’em Up Frozen Cappuccino Alas, the drink lived up to the excitement of its ingredient list! We couldn’t have enjoyed this frozen drink more. The cookie butter syrup was fantastic. It was VERY reminiscent of the animal crackers on top, like a deliciously buttery shortbread. The dulce de leche sauce added a smooth, subtle caramel flavor. Our taste buds were on a tasty trip, for sure. This drink is SO good. One of the best things about this drink was that it wasn’t super sweet. We didn’t feel like we needed to rinse our mouths of a ton of sugar. It was a great balance of sweetness and coffee. The toppings were a fun addition, as well, of course. A great balance of coffee and sweetness! We will definitely be getting the Round ‘Em Up Frozen Cappuccino (or one of the other variations) again! If you’re looking for a smooth and tasty coffee drink to fuel your day at Hollywood Studios, this is one we recommend trying. For more Disney World snack news, keep following DFB! REVIEW: I Regret To Inform You That You Might Be Missing Out on an Incredible Meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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 tried the Round ’em Up drinks at the Pixar Place Joffrey’s in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Festival of the Holidays has officially kicked off in EPCOT, bringing all the food booths, entertainment, and festive fun we look forward to every year. Plus, we’ve got the opening date for a HUGE Disney theme park expansion, and more! I’ve also got some exciting updates for all my Orlando locals—you’re definitely going to want to hear this. 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Passport All of the latest Disney and theme park news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Latest Disney News: Festival of the Holidays, Opening Date for a HUGE Park Expansion & MORE! 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 do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. View the full article

EPCOT made a new addition to the park, and we’re kinda obsessed. Maybe we’ve all officially become Disney Adults but this small change is making us pretty excited to rope drop. EPCOT This new addition to the popular park is a unique one. You can’t see it, but you can HEAR it. Trust us when we say this new thing may hit you on a deeper level! We can’t believe the Festival of the Holidays is already here. There are so many special things to eat and drink, so much entertainment to see, and so many cookies to scarf down! We’ve already got to check out the festival, and you know we’ll be there a LOT more this holiday season. 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Passport It’s a good time to be going to EPCOT right now, so make sure to book your park day! For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog. Come With Us To Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you have an EPCOT trip planned? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

It’s getting busy at Disney World, and that is creating some dining complications. Roaring Fork We visit Disney World every single day — even during the busiest of times. We’ve literally seen it all, and yet, there are still some trends that throw us off or disrupt our day. Such is the case with a problem that is plaguing Disney World hotel restaurants these days. A big task during our Disney World days is to do what any regular guest would do. That includes grabbing breakfast — whether it be at the parks or hotels. During a recent morning visit to the Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, we were met with a harsh reality. Wilderness Lodge When we went to place a mobile order for breakfast with the My Disney Experience app, we were met with an annoying time window pushed further out than we’d like. ©Disney While trying to make an immediate mobile order, the earliest we could get for an Arrival Window was 30 minutes out. If you’re in a rush like we were, this can really set back your day. Bear Claw Ultimately, it’s another reminder that you should probably place a morning mobile order at the hotels (and parks, frankly) as early as you’re willing to — just in case. Remember that you can choose a later pick-up window when you order! Around the holidays, the entire Disney World Resort gets pretty busy, and that just increases demand at all the restaurants. Next time we want to get breakfast, we’ll be ordering at least 30 minutes early or coming to terms that we may have to eat a little later than we’d like. Large crowds can form at the Mobile Order area of restaurants Have you run into this problem at Disney World? Let us know in the comments and continue to follow us here at the Disney Food Blog for all the latest Disney dining tips! The Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in December DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are some of your best Disney World Mobile Order tips? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Looking for a coffee boost during your Festival of the Holidays adventure? Let’s check out this year’s specialty drink at Joffrey’s! Joffrey’s World Discovery The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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 to Joffrey’s to check out this year’s specialty coffee. Menu At each of the Joffrey’s locations in EPCOT, you’ll find the Holiday Cookie Latte on the menu. This coffee drink can be ordered non-boozy or add a little something extra with Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur. You can also get it hot or cold. Joffrey’s Festival Specialty Drink Menu You’ll find this special holiday offering at each of the Joffrey’s locations in EPCOT! Drinks The holiday season calls for a holiday-themed coffee drink, and Joffrey’s is ready with this year’s all-new Holiday Cookie Latte made with espresso, caramel sauce, almond syrup, and a choice of milk, topped with whipped cream and merry sugar sprinkles for $7.19. The Cast Member at the counter recommended it hot, so that’s what we went with! Holiday Cookie Latte This was such a nice way to start off our day at the Festival of the Holidays! Our reporter, who doesn’t usually drink coffee, thinks they may need to have this in the morning of their next EPCOT day. It wasn’t overly sweet or too bitter but had a great balance between the two. The whipped cream melted in, creating a frothy top layer, and the caramel really came through, especially as you drink more. It’s a fun drink that feels like a special holiday treat without being over the top or too far from your normal morning coffee. Holiday Cookie Latte OVERALL We really enjoyed this one! We’re always trying new Joffrey’s drinks for different seasons, and this is definitely a top for us! It was fun without being over the top and had a great caramel flavor, all while keeping us warm on a blustery EPCOT morning. We wouldn’t necessarily go out of our way to get it because it’s not insanely unique, but if you’re already heading to Joffrey’s, it’s a great option to grab. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full line up of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

Who’s up for a little trip to France for the holidays? Sounds pretty nice, oui? Le Marche De Noel Well, we’re doing the next best thing here by visiting Le Marche De Noel! It’s one of the Holiday Kitchens (also known as Food Booths) at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and it’s located in the France Pavilion. Even though there is SO MUCH to do at the Festival (like take a Cookie Stroll, check out the Candlelight Processional, listen to Holiday Storytellers around the park, and more), we hope you’ll take a moment to join us at the Le Marche De Noel as we bring your our FULL review! Menu Two new food dishes are joining the lineup this year at Le Marche De Noel: the Dinde Rôtie (Roasted Turkey) and the Macaron de Noël aux Épices (a gingerbread macaron). The Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche (Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll) makes a return to the Festival. Le Marche De Noel Menu The beloved Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini is back, and it’s also joined by two new sips: Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé and Vin Chaud French Mulled Wine. Oo la la! Let’s dive in! Eats The Dinde Rôtie, Sauce et Garniture, servi avec Patates Douces is roasted turkey plated with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, turkey gravy, and roasted sweet potatoes. Dinde Rôtie, Sauce et Garniture, servi avec Patates Douces This new dish is $9.25. The turkey with this dish was great, and the gravy had a good mixture to it. The mushrooms weren’t very overpowering, so even if you don’t like mushrooms, you still may enjoy this. Dinde Rôtie, Sauce et Garniture, servi avec Patates Douces Up next, the Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sésames, Concombre et Radis is back. And we’re certainly glad about that, because this item landed on our Best of the Fest list last year! Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames This dish presents smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes for $9.25. This sandwich was absolutely lovely. The sesame was an amazing touch to it, and the vegetables were a good addition. This is our favortie thing here yet again. Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche The new Macaron de Noël aux Épices also comes in at $9.25. Macaron de Noël aux Épices It’s a large gingerbread macaron with spiced filling. How fun! This is another fantastic item. It has gingerbread and cinnamon flavors, with an icing center. This smells amazing! It breaks very easily in your mouth. Its presentation is phenomenal — you can smell the gingerbread as you bring it close to your mouth. UGH, IT WAS AMAZING! This was DELICIOUS! Now, onto the drinks! Drinks ‘Tis the season for the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini made with vodka, cocoa, and whipped cream! Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini Another returning Festival favorite, this cocktail comes in at $14.25. This was fantastic as well. It’s a favorite item here year by year, and that trend continues. It’s a classic holiday treat! Now, you may be familiar with the popular Glühwein served at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen year after year. But the Vin Chaud French Mulled Wine is making its Festival debut! Vin Chaud French Mulled Wine It’s likewise served warm and is flavored with orange and cinnamon spices. This was fantastic! We love that it’s served hot in a cute little cup. It’s like a wine version of an apple cider, with jazzed-up extra flavors. The new Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé joins the lineup this year. This sparkling sip costs $6.95. OVERALL Overall, this is up there with the best booths at the Festival of the Holidays — and we say that confidently! Everything here is a must-try, with lots of holiday tastes and treats. You can’t skip on this one; we simply won’t let you! Marche de Noel spread Thanks for joining us at Le Marche De Noel! And don’t forget that we’ve got LOTS more to check out at this most festive of all the EPCOT Festivals! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? 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 Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2025 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! And don’t forget to pick up our DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which items from Le Marche De Noel would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Come along with us as we check out a popular Festival of the Holidays booth — Yukon Holiday Kitchen in Canada! Yukon Holiday Kitchen The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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. Come with us as we visit the popular Yukon Holiday Kitchen in the Canada Pavilion. Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu The Yukon Holiday Kitchen is serving up some returning dishes and a new cookie for 2025! Returning to the festival this year is one of our Best of the Fest items from 2024, the Seared Salmon. Also back on the menu this year is the Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes. New to this year’s menu — and the Cookie Stroll — is a Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with maple buttercream. Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First, we grabbed the Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad for $7.50 (or a snack credit on the Dining Plan). This was on our Best of the Fest list last year — will it make it two years in a row? The crispiness on top of the salmon is nice, but it’s got a whole salty and sweet thing going on. The fish itself flakes apart easily, and we loved the smooth butternut squash purée, which also adds some sweetness. Seared Salmon Next, we ordered the returning Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes for $7.25. This dish is also a snack credit on the Dining Plan. This is a lovely savory dish with lovely rustic mashed potatoes with the skin on. You get three big chunks of meat that easily pull apart with a fork. The sauce also has a nice herbiness. Beef Bourguignon The sweet treat here is the all-new Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie with maple buttercream for $4.00 or a snack credit. This cookie will help you fill out your Cookie Stroll, too! We really wanted to love this cookie more, but there was just something missing. It’s a really good, crumbly shortbread, but it is a little tough. The icing tastes like maple syrup, and we wish there were more of it to balance out the two cookies. Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookie We will say, though, kids are probably going to love this cookie. Drinks This year’s beer flight includes two returning beers — 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter and the Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale, and the new for 2025 Collective Arts Brewing Brown Sugar Coffee Porter. You can snag the flight for $12.75, or you can order 6-oz pours for $6.00, and 12-oz pours for $9.75. You can also order a Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with or without a boozy twist. The non-boozy version is $5.25, while adding Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky to the frozen coffee takes the price to $12.75. So the consistency of this is like a frozen hot chocolate, but with a milky coffee flavor. You can also choose to get it with or without whipped cream. Of course, we got the whipped cream, which adds an additional creaminess to it. This is a nice sweet treat, but it’s been cold in Florida, and we don’t think we love it when it’s a bit chilly out. Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee The drink menu is rounded out by a Regional Ice Wine for $14.50… Regional Ice Wine …and a Regional Red Wine for $11.50. OVERALL One thing we really loved about this booth is that there are some nice savory things that balance out all the cookies and sweet treats we’ve been eating at other food booths (although there are sweet treats here). The salmon, though, is the real standout, and if you love salmon, we think you’ll be pleased with this dish. 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full lineup of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

“Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say…” and is serving up food and sips from the islands of Hawai’i — at the Festival of the Holidays this year! 2025 Mele Kalikimaka Booth The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun, and there is 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 to one spot in particular — the Mele Kalikimaka — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Mele Kalikimaka, you’ll find a variety of available items, all with a bit of an island twist. There’s Pork, Salmon, dessert, and plenty of drinks! Prices range from $6-14.25. 2025 Mele Kalikimaka Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the returning Kālua Pork for $6.00. The Kālua Pork with coconut, sweet potatoes, and mango salad is BACK this year. We’ve historically enjoyed this dish, although, in 2021, we thought a little more mango would be ideal. The mango, sweet potatoes, and pork pair beautifully together, so we’re excited to see this dish return and see if it lives up to our memory. Kālua Pork The pork is pretty salty with a nice sweetness to it, and the potatoes are rich and creamy but a little underseasoned. Together, they’re a perfect flavor combination. This tastes like a classic holiday meat dish, but with some Hawaiian flair! It’s back! Also returning on the menu this year is the Lomi Lomi Salmon for $6.50. This dish is gluten and wheat-friendly, and it comes with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips. In the past, the salmon was super tasty but a bit salt-heavy. The chips had a great crispy texture, and we particularly loved the combo of the salmon and the chips. Let’s see how it holds up this year! Lomi Lomi Salmon And we can’t leave this booth without grabbing the Cookie Stroll item: the Coffee Mocha Cookie for $3.25. This was one of our favorites in 2024, and it comes back strong this year! Coffee-Mocha Cookie The Coffee Mocha Cookie is topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. This is like a coffee lover and a chocolate lover’s dream come true! There’s first a wave of sweetness, followed by the bitterness of the coffee flavor. There’s a decent amount of icing on top, which we love. The cookie! Overall, the food here really hits! Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, we got the new Maui Brewing Co. Mango Stickee Rice IPA – 6 oz $6.00 / 12oz $9.75. This has a light sweetness, which was very different compared to other IPAs we had at the festival. It’s carbonated right on the tongue. Maui Brewing Co. Mango Stickee Rice IPA The Melon Breeze with Spiced Rum is back again this year, and it costs $14.25. This is a super sweet drink with a strong melon flavor, and it’s really good as long as you like sweet drinks. Melon Breeze This tropical-style drink is perfect for those who don’t enjoy the taste of alcohol, as the rum is masked by the cavalcade of sweet flavors. OVERALL This booth is a great stop for unique flavors and fun tropical twists on classics. This booth continues to hit hard every year, and 2025 is no different! Mele Kalikimaka Spread 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 Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Everything you need to know about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The full line up of this year’s Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators And don’t forget to pick up our 2025 Holiday Guide e-book! See more details about the book below. DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday 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

We hope you’re hungry because the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially started! EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays This wintertime festival runs from November 28th through December 30th, and offers visitors festive holiday eats from the booths, fun activities, and new merchandise. We’ve made our way around the festival, trying all the new and returning eats, and now we’re sharing our very TOP picks. It’s time for the Best of the Fest! Without further ado, let’s dive into our picks for the BEST eats and drinks at the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. New Bests Spiced Caramel Apple at Connections Eatery We loved the Spiced Caramel Apple drink made with Minute Maid Cranberry Juice, apple cider, and caramel syrup, garnished with a cinnamon stick. If you want the holiday season all wrapped up in a drink, this is it. The flavors mesh so well together with the cinnamon and apple cider, but you also get sweetness and tartness from the caramel and cranberry. Spiced Caramel Apple We will be getting this drink again and again. Read our full review Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog at Regal Eagle Regal Eagle is offering a Festival of the Holidays option for the first time, and knocked it out of the park! The Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog with gingerbread syrup topped with nutmeg is $6.49, although you can pay a little extra and get a spirited version with Thomas Tew single Barrel Rum. Frozen Gingerbread Eggnog This is the perfect drink for those who want a little eggnog…with a twist. Well done, Regal Eagle! Macaron de Noël aux Épices at Marche de Noel The macaron at Marche de Noel was also fantastic. It’s got a lovely gingerbread flavor to it, and the filling is almost like a cookie filling with a bit of a chew. Macaron de Noël aux Épices The macaron also breaks easily, and it’s aromatic…like you can smell the gingerbread before you even bite into it. Finally, it gets an A+ for presentation. Returning Bests Sparkling Holiday Fig Cocktail at Tangerine Cafe — Flavors of the Medina The Sparkling Holiday Fig Cocktail is made with Sparkling Wine, Kleiner Feigling liqueur, and white cranberry juice. This cocktail has been a favorite of ours for a while, and this year is no different. It’s got a lovely spiced wine taste with some sweetness coming from the fig. Sparkling Holiday Fig Cocktail This cocktail has been a hit for a while, and we think it’s still going to be a hit this year. Read our full review Reuben Croquettes at Favorites of Festivals Past The Reuben Croquettes are made with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, and are served with a Thousand Island dipping sauce. They have a wonderful crispy crust that has a great crunch when you bite into them. Reuben Croquettes Inside are heavenly, thin slices of pastrami mixed in with cheese. Read our full review Pork Schnitzel at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen The Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage has made our Best of the Fest list for several years running, so it’s no surprise that it’s on our list this year. The pork is delicious, and we loved the creaminess of the mushroom sauce. Pork Schnitzel The cabbage adds a touch of acidity to balance out the rest of the dish. Read our full review Best Booth of the Fest American Holiday Table We just call this food booth “old reliable” because it just keeps doing it again and again. The Slow Roasted Turkey is back as the mini Thanksgiving feast you didn’t know you needed, even after Thanksgiving. The returning Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce is just a winning combo of EVERYTHING. The new Chocolate Cookie featuring SNICKERS bar pieces and salted caramel is gooey, chewy, and WONDERFUL. American Holiday Table Spread Even the Beer Flight wow’d us this year, meaning that you can’t go wrong with ANYTHING at this booth. Read our full review Best Runner-Up Booth of the Fest Marche de Noel France is always at the top of our list, too, and we’ve already mentioned the fabulous Macaron de Noël aux Épices you can get here. But this booth is a solid A+ through and through. The Dinde Rôtie, Sauce et Garniture, servi avec Patates Douces is a lovely turkey dish that feels like comfort food. The Salmon Brioche is SO simple, yet perfect. Marche de Noel spread The Vin Chaud French Mulled Wine flavored with orange and cinnamon spices is a nice wine with some seriously jazzed up flavors. The Hot Chocolate Martini is the BEST way to upgrade a hot chocolate. Best of the Fest for Kids Red Velvet Cookie Funnel Cake at the Funnel Cake Stand The Red Velvet Cookie Funnel Cake is topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, cream cheese whipped cream, red velvet cookie pieces, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup. We loved the flavors of this, and think kids are going to love it, too. The funnel cake is crispy and fluffy. Red Velvet Cookie Funnel Cake It’s also topped with ice cream and cream cheese whipped cream, so it has a sweeter and creamier topping than what you’d get with regular whipped cream. Fun and delicious! Read our full review Ginger-Molasses Cookie at Experimental Prototype COOKIES of Tomorrow The Ginger-Molasses Cookie is going to be a hit with kids because it has that classic flavor topped, with a delicious cream cheese frosting. It’s gooey and chewy, and everything you’d want out of a cookie. Ginger Molasses Cookie The icing adds a nice, sweet touch. Read our full review Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie at Experimental Prototype COOKIES of Tomorrow The Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie is going to be a fun one for kids, too, mostly because it’s shaped like Spaceship Earth. Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Plus it’s pretty tasty, too, so that’s a bonus. Read our full review Cookie Stroll The classic Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll makes our Best of the Fest list as a great pick for little ones. With the cookie stroll, you purchase five cookies from any of the cookie stroll locations in the Festival Passport. As you buy the cookies, you’ll get a stamp for each one. Mickey-shaped Almond Black and White Cookie Once you’ve collected five stamps, you can bring your passport to the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth to get a special prize! And that’s it for our picks of the BEST of the FEST for the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Now, I think it’s time to take a nap! We’ll be checking out everything this festival has to offer this year, so keep checking DFB for the latest updates! In the meantime, stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and beyond. Check out EVERYTHING you need to know about the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article