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*deep breath* AHHHH! Sorry for yelling — we had to. Why are we yelling? The highly anticipated 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is returning SOON. And after weeks of waiting and daydreaming about the Adobo Yuca Fries at The Fry Basket and the Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup at the Canada Pavilion, it is time for Disney to release this year’s full list of food booths. We can’t stand the suspense any longer! EPCOT The Food and Wine Festival will run in EPCOT from August 28th to November 22nd. This is one of Disney’s most popular seasonal events (people LOVE food…and people SUPER LOVE wine), so expect some hardcore foodie fans to visit the park on opening day. But before the event kicks off, you might want to go in with a plan — there is a LOT of food and drinks to choose from! Save this post NOW, start taking notes, and look out for our full reviews of ALLLLL the new and returning snacks. Let’s go! Behold! The FULL LIST of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths, menus, and food photos. Let’s take a look! World Celebration Brew-Wing Lab Location: The Odyssey Food items: Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch ©Disney Garlic-Parmesan Wings ©Disney IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo sauce with plant-based ranch and plant-based blue cheese crumbles (Plant-based) Korean BBQ Wings with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame (New) ©Disney Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wings with creamy cucumber raita Beverages: Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea: Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic) ©Disney Pickle Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic) Boulevard Brewing Co. Space Camper Juice Nova Superstellar IPA (New) BrewDog 95 Tropical Session IPA (New) Crooked Can Brewing Company Raspberry Blanc Wheat Beer (New) Beer Flight BRLO Wild Berries Hard Cider (New) Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider (New) Collective Arts Brewing Local Press Apple & Cherry Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Connections Eatery Location: Connections Eatery Food items: Chocolate Baumkuchen with chocolate ganache and whipped cream French Onion Burger: Gourmet beef blend, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese on a toasted brioche bun (New) Beverage: Passion Fruit Cream Slush: Passion fruit, evaporated milk, vanilla syrup, and coconut cream (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with rum) (New) ©Disney World Discovery Coastal Eats Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Food items: Lump Crab Cake with cajun-spiced vinegar slaw and rémoulade ©Disney Peruvian Ceviche with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, chulpe, choclo, and leche de tigre (New) ©Disney Seaside Pot Pie with shrimp, scallops, crawfish tails, and lobster bisque topped with puff pastry (New) ©Disney Beverages: Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc (New) NEW! Gyozas of the Galaxy Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Food items: Buffalo-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery (New) ©Disney French Onion Soup-style Dumplings: Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (New) ©Disney Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro (New) ©Disney Beverages: Pineapple Colada: White rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and sweetened coconut milk (New) Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris (New) The Fry Basket Location: Near Test Track presented by General Motors Food items: Adobo Yuca Fries with plant-based garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) Fry Flight Sea Salt-Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based) Truffle-Parmesan Fries with black garlic-truffle aïoli Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with cinnamon-sugar, candied pecans, and marshmallow cream Beverages: 3 Daughters Brewing Mojito Blonde Ale (New) Boyd & Blair Grapefruit Mule Flavors from Fire Location: Near Creations Shops Food items: Montreal-style Burger Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) ©Disney Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri (New) ©Disney Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer cheese fondue Beverages: Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel Swine Brine: Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple-cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard World Nature Earth Eats Location: Land Cart/Near The Land Food items: Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs ©Disney Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake with lemon icing ©Disney Beverages: Minute Maid Strawberry-Hibiscus Aguas Frescas (Non-alcoholic) (New) Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Sunshine Seasons Beverage: Remy Milk Shake: Strawberry-cheesecake milk shake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel tower, and a strawberry (Non-alcoholic) (New) ©Disney World Showcase Australia Location: Near Disney Traders Food items: Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chili sauce ©Disney Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips ©Disney Mixed Berry Pavlova with crunchy meringue shell, macerated berries, and whipped cream (New) ©Disney Beverages: Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier Wine Flight Mexico Food items: Flauta de Barbacoa: Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, romaine lettuce, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco ©Disney Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) ©Disney Flan de Cajeta: Creamy Mexican custard with caramel sauce and toasted almonds (New) ©Disney Beverages: Clarita Margarita: Cristalino Tequila, orange liqueur, and clarified lemon juice (New) Mexican Craft Beer Strawberry-Pomegranate Margarita: 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Joven Mezcal, pomegranate liqueur, strawberry purée, and spicy agave (New) China Food items: Beijing Zhajiang Noodles with stir-fried minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce (New) ©Disney Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce ©Disney Smoked Duck Bao Bun with pickled cucumber, scallion, and hoisin sauce ©Disney Beverages: Mango-Peach Bubble Tea: Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic) Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer Baijiu Punch: Baijiu spirit, lychee syrup, soda water, and piña colada mix Hainan Prosperity: Tequila, vodka, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and mango syrup (New) Frozen Strawberry-Jasmine Cocktail: Light rum, jasmine tea, and strawberry syrup (New) India Location: Near China Pavilion Food items: Potato and Pea Samosas with plant-based coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) ©Disney Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread Beverages: Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) Mango Lassi with Camikara 8 Year Old Cask Aged Rum Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager Refreshment Outpost Food items: Berbere-spiced Beef Stew with sweet potato mealie pap and kachumbari slaw (New) ©Disney IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with peri peri peppers and onions and plant-based peri peri aïoli on a sub roll (Plant-based) South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse with white chocolate ganache and chocolate-covered popping candy Beverages: Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider (New) Gulf Stream Brewing Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager Habesha Breweries Cold Gold Pilsner The Alps Location: Near Germany Food items: Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese and Alpine Ham with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette ©Disney Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote (New) Beverages: Frozen Rosé Stiegl Brewery Goldbräu Austrian Märzen Lager (New) Germany Food items: Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard ©Disney Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce Beverages: Schöfferhofer Berry-Lime Hefeweizen (New) Weihenstephaner Festbier von Trapp Brewing Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager (New) Beer Flight Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA Sommerfest Food item: Zwiebelkuchen: German onion cake with caramelized onions, bacon, herbs, and a savory custard (New) ©Disney Spain Location: Between Italy and Germany Food items: Trio de Pintxos: Jamón croqueta, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española (New) ©Disney Paella Caldoso with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels (New) Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce (New) Beverages: Quinta del ’67 Garnacha Tintorera Summer in Spain: Frozen Simply Lemonade with Yellow Chartreuse Liqueur and Green Chartreuse Liqueur (New) Italy Food items: Bacetti ‘Kisses’ di Pizza, Traditional Napoli Street Food: Pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce (New) ©Disney Tortellini alla Vodka: Four-cheese tortellini, vodka sauce, parmesan, and calabrian chili oil (New) Chocolate Spuma: Chocolate mousse, caramel sauce, espresso whipped cream, and puffed rice (New) Beverages: Bellini Spritz: Italian Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, and prosecco Chianti Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur Italian Red Sangria Moscato Peroni Pilsner Prosecco Sorsi d’Oro ‘Sips of Gold’ Italian Pilsner (New) Block & Hans Location: American Adventure Beverage: Frozen Chipotle-Pineapple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade and chipotle-pineapple syrup with a chili-lime salt rim (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with Tito’s Handmade Vodka) Regal Eagle Location: American Adventure Beverage: Cherry-Lime Slush: Frozen Minute Maid Cherry Limeade with cherry syrup (Non-alcoholic) (New) ©Disney Flavors of America Location: American Adventure Food items: Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun (New) ©Disney New England Slider: Slow-braised beef pot roast with spicy giardiniera, horseradish cream, and crispy fried onions on a potato roll (New) Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cake with Kentucky bourbon caramel Beverages: Harpoon Brewery Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout (New) von Trapp Brewing Natür Helles Lager (New) Beer Flight Funnel Cakes Location: Between America and Japan Food item: Huckleberry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with huckleberry ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, blackberry brandy glaze, and powdered sugar (New) Japan Food items: Beef Wagyu Don: Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef blend over steamed white rice served with homemade pickles, shredded togarashi pepper, and pickled ginger (New) ©Disney Osakana Karaage: Crispy-fried pollock with spicy mayonnaise and a sweet-and-creamy yuzu sauce (New) Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce Beverages: Peachy Mango Boba: Crafted Calpico Peach Juice with mango popping boba (Non-alcoholic) (New) Brewlando Brewing Fuji Apple IPA (New) Sake-Politan Cocktail: Sake with Simply Cranberry Juice and a hint of yuzu (New) Sparkling Sake Otokoyama (New) Greece Location: Between Japan and Morocco Food items: Spanakopita ©Disney Moussaka featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef (Plant-based) Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cucumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread Beverages: Greek Melon Limeade: Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Artonic Melon Apéritif, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko Dry White Skouras Zoe Rosé Wine Flight Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Location: Morocco Food items: Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm moroccan flatbread (New) ©Disney Chermoula chicken Moroccan-spiced lamb Plant-based falafel (Plant-based) Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts Beverages: Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur and white cranberry juice Keel Farms Blackberry-Pear Hard Cider Keel Farms Golden Apple Chai Hard Cider (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Fig, Rhubarb, Orange, and Ginger Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Belgium Location: Between Morocco and France Food items: Beer-braised Beef served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes ©Disney Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and whipped cream Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache Beverages: Chilled Belgian Coffee (Non-alcoholic) Brouwerij St. Bernardus Dragòn Wit Wheat Beer Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry Red Ale Beer Flight Chilled Belgian Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur Brazil Location: Between Morocco and France Food items: Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly and Brazil nut pesto, featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice ©Disney Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread Beverages: 81Bay Brewing Co. Bossa Nova Lager Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça Spirit France Food items: Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée (New) ©Disney Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages: Spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling (New) Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil: Trio of escargot bites in croissant dough served with a garlic-parsley dip (New) Crème Brûlée Vanille, Confiture Myrtilles et Citron Vert: Vanilla crème brûlée with blueberry-lime compote (New) Beverages: Chilled French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and Simply Cranberry Juice Instant Becot Bordeaux (New) L’Oceade Atlantique Sauvignon Blanc (New) Canada Food items: Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll ©Disney Filet Mignon with mushrooms and mashed potatoes featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Beverages: Château des Charmes Pétales Rouge (New) Collective Arts Brewing Pilsner (New) Refreshment Port Location: Near Canada Food item: Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, mushroom sauce featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese, cheese curds, and gherkin relish ©Disney Beverages: Brewery Ommegang Oak-Aged Watermelon Kolsch (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach Wine Boyd & Blair Pumpkin Spice Mule Shimmering Sips Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Food item: Strawberry Champagne Trifle (Plant-based) (New) ©Disney Beverages: Berry Mimosa: La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and white cranberry juice Blood Orange Mimosa: Sparkling wine and blood orange juice Tropical Mimosa: Sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice Mimosa Flight Hawai’i Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Food items: Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour chutney featuring DOLE Pineapple and spicy mayonnaise ©Disney Hawaiian Rice Bowl: Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts Beverages: Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine Maui Brewing Co. Orange Mango Guava Hazy IPA O’ahu Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine Bramblewood Bites Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin with chili-apple butter, celeriac-apple slaw, and apple cider gastrique ©Disney Cast Iron-seared River Trout with vanilla-butternut squash purée, brussels sprouts salad, candied pecans, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and maple dressing (New) Cast Iron-roasted Brussels Sprouts and Root Vegetables with dried cranberries, spiced pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed vinaigrette (Plant-based) Beverages: 81Bay Brewing Co. Nitro Bananas Foster Cream Ale (New) GoGi Pinot Noir Spiced Apple Old Fashioned-inspired Cocktail with Boyd & Blair Rum Milled & Mulled Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque with cinnamon cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed oil (New) ©Disney Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato (New) Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese with pomegranates and candied pecans Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing Beverages: 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Strudel Hard Cider (New) Keel Farms Maple Harvest Hard Cider (New) Forest & Field Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Autumn Chili featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with root vegetables, plant-based cheddar, and plant-based sour cream in a bread bowl (Plant-based) (New) ©Disney Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline ©Disney Schiacciata Sandwich: Mortadella, prosciutto ham, sun-dried peppers, arugula, stracciatella cheese, fall squash mostarda, and pistachio pesto on warm focaccia (New) Beverages: Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout Daou Vineyards Chardonnay (New) Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Noir (New) Swirled Showcase Location: Walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce (New) ©Disney Soft-serve in a Cone (Vanilla, Apple-cinnamon, and Salted caramel) Beverages: Floats: Coca-Cola, Barq’s Creme Soda, or Fanta Grape with choice of soft-serve (Non-alcoholic) Frozen Apple Pie: Apple pie filling, apple-cinnamon soft-serve, and apple-cinnamon cider topped with streusel (Non-alcoholic) Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer (New) Strawberry Beer Float: Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer and vanilla soft-serve (New) Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company The American Adventure Butterscotch Cookie Cold Brew: Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew, cookie butter syrup, and butterscotch syrup topped with whipped cream and sea salt caramel toffee sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Near Disney Traders Fudge Brownie Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and dark chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate sauce, and chocolate powder (Non-alcoholic) (New) Between UK and Canada Crème Brûlée Cold Brew: Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew and crème caramel syrup topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Churro Latte: Espresso with choice of milk, dulce de leche sauce, and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic) (New) 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. While we wait for the 2025 festival to kick off, catch up and see what we liked at last year’s event! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Everything We Know About the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in Disney World What’s your favorite menu item? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL MENUS Announced for the 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I literally get paid to go to Disney World for my job, so it’s safe to say that I spend more time in theme parks than the average person. Our girl Lydia in the parks I’m in the parks at least once a week, clocking tens of thousands of steps, eating theme park snacks, battling the Central Florida weather, and taking seemingly one million pictures and videos while doing all of the above. It’s an absolutely spectacular job that I wouldn’t trade for any other career…but sometimes those theme parks can be BRUTAL. And recently, one Central Florida park nearly took me out! Let’s take it back in time a few months. Twas the week before the grand opening of Epic Universe, and things were HOPPING here at DFB. (It’s not every day that a brand new theme park opens, y’all!) Our schedules were packed, and we were busting our tails to cover everything happening at Epic Universe while also keeping up with the latest news in Disney World. Gate at Epic Universe That week, I did THREE different theme park resorts in a row, and boy was that a smidge overwhelming, even for someone like me! I started on Tuesday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, spending most of my day in Galaxy’s Edge. I gathered footage for our YouTube channel, snapped some pictures on Rise of the Resistance, and did a full review of breakfast at Ronto Roasters. (Just a day in the life!) Ronto Morning Wrap My Thursday was another work day, heading into Epic Universe for the first time. I got to dine at The Blue Dragon, put my refillable Coca-Cola Freestyle cup to the ultimate test, and of course, as a major theme park nerd, nearly cried at every turn. (And definitely cried for real when I walked into Isle of Berk for the first time and “Test Drive” was playing.) Yep, actual tears. But in between those two work days, I had a day off to spend with some family members visiting from out of town. And you know what they wanted to do? Go to SeaWorld. Now, I hadn’t been to SeaWorld in nearly 20 years, so I didn’t really know what to expect outside of my last visit when I was 8. ©ClickOrlando Well, even though the other two days were rough — we’re talking 90-degree temperatures and 20K steps in the parks — SeaWorld Orlando was the park that nearly killed me during my visit. So I’m here to warn you in the hopes that you’ll be prepared if you stop by! ©SeaWorld Orlando Three things really stood out to me during my visit to SeaWorld that made the day extra difficult. First of all, there were hills EVERYWHERE. Now, Central Florida is not generally a hilly place, so this was pretty surprising to me. But to get into those theater shows where you see marine life perform cool stunts, you’re probably going to be climbing some serious hills. Over. And over. And over again. Dolphin Remember how I mentioned that it was in the 90s this particular week? Well, there is a distinct lack of shade in many areas around SeaWorld. Throughout some parts of the park, we were walking in the sun for several minutes with nary an umbrella or tree in sight, and that made things particularly difficult when traveling with 3 kids under 5. SeaWorld Orlando But perhaps the thing that made the day the MOST difficult was that it was a challenge to find water around the park! We brought our own refillable bottles and had a hard time filling them up — there weren’t any bottle refill stations that employees could point us towards, and the fountains were somewhat scarce. At one point, we were told we could take our bottles to employees to refill at snack stands, but after a very uncomfortable experience doing that, we were deterred from trying again. We ended up chugging free cups of ice water during our lunch meal. But with drink machines behind the counter at the restaurant we visited, we had to wait quite a while to even get those cups and rehydrate. Once again, somewhat difficult when you’re traveling with littles. ©SeaWorld So after all that, my advice to you is that you might want to avoid planning a trip to SeaWorld during the hottest months of the year. If you have to travel during that time, come prepared with water, shade (like hats or umbrellas), and a comfy pair of walking shoes. You’ll need those things and a good dose of sunscreen to survive! To learn how to plan your trip to Epic Universe, check out the video below. Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and tricks to surviving theme parks! Check Out Other Weird Things I Do for My Job Here! Have you been to SeaWorld Orlando? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post I Went to 3 Different Theme Parks in a Week. Disney and Universal Were Hard...But SeaWorld Nearly Killed Me. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are your taste buds tingling? The best time of year is almost here, with the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival just around the corner! With returning favorites and brand-new delicacies sure to make your foodie dreams come true, this fall festival is one you truly can’t miss. Get ready to enjoy these mouthwatering treats from August 28- November 22, 2025. Indulge in classic favorites like the Lump Crab Cake from Coastal Eats, or new concoctions such as Osakana Karaage from Japan, or the Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae from Milled & Mulled. No matter what you fancy, there’s an option for everyone to enjoy. As you embark on your flavorful adventure, check out Emile’s Fromage Montage. Start planning your foodie stroll with the menu items designated with a below.  The return of this fan-favorite food stroll features several cheesy goodies from the Global Marketplaces. Simply pick up a Festival Passport and collect stamps by purchasing five of these items. Once you’ve gotten them all, head over to Shimmering Sips for a special redemption prize. Happy strolling! For easy, scan-as-you-go paying, get exclusive Disney Gift Card wristlets featuring Mickey Mouse and friends celebrating food around the globe. These fun-shaped, wearable cards are available at merchandise locations throughout EPCOT during the festival and can be used at Global Marketplaces, merchandise locations, and anywhere Disney Gift Card is accepted. 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Menus Well, now I’m hungry! Let’s dive into all the delicious offerings available at the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. World Celebration Brew-Wing Lab Menu Location: The Odyssey Food items: Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch Garlic-Parmesan Wings IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo sauce with plant-based ranch and plant-based blue cheese crumbles (Plant-based) Korean BBQ Wings with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame (New) Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wings with creamy cucumber raita Beverages: Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea: Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic) Pickle Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic) Boulevard Brewing Co. Space Camper Juice Nova Superstellar IPA (New) BrewDog 95 Tropical Session IPA (New) Crooked Can Brewing Company Raspberry Blanc Wheat Beer (New) Beer Flight BRLO Wild Berries Hard Cider (New) Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider (New) Collective Arts Brewing Local Press Apple & Cherry Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Connections Eatery Festival Menu Location: Connections Eatery Food items: Chocolate Baumkuchen with chocolate ganache and whipped cream French Onion Burger: Gourmet beef blend, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese on a toasted brioche bun (New) Beverage: Passion Fruit Cream Slush: Passion fruit, evaporated milk, vanilla syrup, and coconut cream (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with rum) (New) World Discovery Coastal Eats Menu Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Food items: Lump Crab Cake with cajun-spiced vinegar slaw and rémoulade Peruvian Ceviche with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, chulpe, choclo, and leche de tigre (New) Seaside Pot Pie with shrimp, scallops, crawfish tails, and lobster bisque topped with puff pastry (New) Beverages: Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc (New) NEW! Gyozas of the Galaxy Menu Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Food items: Buffalo-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery (New) French Onion Soup-style Dumplings: Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (New) Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro (New) Beverages: Pineapple Colada: White rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and sweetened coconut milk (New) Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris (New) The Fry Basket Menu Location: Near Test Track presented by General Motors Food items: Adobo Yuca Fries with plant-based garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) Fry Flight Sea Salt-Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based) Truffle-Parmesan Fries with black garlic-truffle aïoli Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with cinnamon-sugar, candied pecans, and marshmallow cream Beverages: 3 Daughters Brewing Mojito Blonde Ale (New) Boyd & Blair Grapefruit Mule Flavors from Fire Menu Location: Near Creations Shops Food items: Montreal-style Burger Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri (New) Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer cheese fondue Beverages: Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel Swine Brine: Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple-cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard World Nature Earth Eats Menu Location: Land Cart/Near The Land Food items: Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake with lemon icing Beverages: Minute Maid Strawberry-Hibiscus Aguas Frescas (Non-alcoholic) (New) Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Sunshine Seasons Menu Beverage: Remy Milk Shake: Strawberry-cheesecake milk shake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel tower, and a strawberry (Non-alcoholic) (New) World Showcase Australia Menu Location: Near Disney Traders Food items: Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chili sauce Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips Mixed Berry Pavlova with crunchy meringue shell, macerated berries, and whipped cream (New) Beverages: Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier Wine Flight Mexico Menu Food items: Flauta de Barbacoa: Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, romaine lettuce, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco Tostada de Carnitas: Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) Flan de Cajeta: Creamy Mexican custard with caramel sauce and toasted almonds (New) Beverages: Clarita Margarita: Cristalino Tequila, orange liqueur, and clarified lemon juice (New) Mexican Craft Beer Strawberry-Pomegranate Margarita: 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Joven Mezcal, pomegranate liqueur, strawberry purée, and spicy agave (New) China Menu Food items: Beijing Zhajiang Noodles with stir-fried minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce (New) Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce Smoked Duck Bao Bun with pickled cucumber, scallion, and hoisin sauce Beverages: Mango-Peach Bubble Tea: Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic) Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer Baijiu Punch: Baijiu spirit, lychee syrup, soda water, and piña colada mix Hainan Prosperity: Tequila, vodka, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and mango syrup (New) Frozen Strawberry-Jasmine Cocktail: Light rum, jasmine tea, and strawberry syrup (New) India Menu Location: Near China Pavilion Food items: Potato and Pea Samosas with plant-based coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread Beverages: Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) Mango Lassi with Camikara 8 Year Old Cask Aged Rum Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager Refreshment Outpost Menu Food items: Berbere-spiced Beef Stew with sweet potato mealie pap and kachumbari slaw (New) IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with peri peri peppers and onions and plant-based peri peri aïoli on a sub roll (Plant-based) South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse with white chocolate ganache and chocolate-covered popping candy Beverages: Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider (New) Gulf Stream Brewing Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager Habesha Breweries Cold Gold Pilsner The Alps Menu Location: Near Germany Food items: Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese and Alpine Ham with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote (New) Beverages: Frozen Rosé Stiegl Brewery Goldbräu Austrian Märzen Lager (New) Germany Menu Food items: Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce Beverages: Schöfferhofer Berry-Lime Hefeweizen (New) Weihenstephaner Festbier von Trapp Brewing Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager (New) Beer Flight Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA Sommerfest Menu Food item: Zwiebelkuchen: German onion cake with caramelized onions, bacon, herbs, and a savory custard (New) Spain Menu Location: Between Italy and Germany Food items: Trio de Pintxos: Jamón croqueta, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española (New) Paella Caldoso with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels (New) Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce (New) Beverages: Quinta del ’67 Garnacha Tintorera Summer in Spain: Frozen Simply Lemonade with Yellow Chartreuse Liqueur and Green Chartreuse Liqueur (New) Italy Menu Food items: Bacetti ‘Kisses’ di Pizza, Traditional Napoli Street Food: Pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce (New) Tortellini alla Vodka: Four-cheese tortellini, vodka sauce, parmesan, and calabrian chili oil (New) Chocolate Spuma: Chocolate mousse, caramel sauce, espresso whipped cream, and puffed rice (New) Beverages: Bellini Spritz: Italian Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, and prosecco Chianti Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita: Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur Italian Red Sangria Moscato Peroni Pilsner Prosecco Sorsi d’Oro ‘Sips of Gold’ Italian Pilsner (New) Block & Hans Menu Location: American Adventure Beverage: Frozen Chipotle-Pineapple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade and chipotle-pineapple syrup with a chili-lime salt rim (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with Tito’s Handmade Vodka) Regal Eagle Menu Location: American Adventure Beverage: Cherry-Lime Slush: Frozen Minute Maid Cherry Limeade with cherry syrup (Non-alcoholic) (New) Flavors of America Menu Location: American Adventure Food items: Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun (New) New England Slider: Slow-braised beef pot roast with spicy giardiniera, horseradish cream, and crispy fried onions on a potato roll (New) Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cake with Kentucky bourbon caramel Beverages: Harpoon Brewery Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout (New) von Trapp Brewing Natür Helles Lager (New) Beer Flight Funnel Cake Menu Location: Between America and Japan Food item: Huckleberry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with huckleberry ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, blackberry brandy glaze, and powdered sugar (New) Japan Menu Food items: Beef Wagyu Don: Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef blend over steamed white rice served with homemade pickles, shredded togarashi pepper, and pickled ginger (New) Osakana Karaage: Crispy-fried pollock with spicy mayonnaise and a sweet-and-creamy yuzu sauce (New) Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce Beverages: Peachy Mango Boba: Crafted Calpico Peach Juice with mango popping boba (Non-alcoholic) (New) Brewlando Brewing Fuji Apple IPA (New) Sake-Politan Cocktail: Sake with Simply Cranberry Juice and a hint of yuzu (New) Sparkling Sake Otokoyama (New) Greece Menu Location: Between Japan and Morocco Food items: Spanakopita Moussaka featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef (Plant-based) Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cucumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread Beverages: Greek Melon Limeade: Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Artonic Melon Apéritif, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko Dry White Skouras Zoe Rosé Wine Flight Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu Location: Morocco Food items: Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm moroccan flatbread (New) Chermoula chicken Moroccan-spiced lamb Plant-based falafel (Plant-based) Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts Beverages: Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur and white cranberry juice Keel Farms Blackberry-Pear Hard Cider Keel Farms Golden Apple Chai Hard Cider (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Fig, Rhubarb, Orange, and Ginger Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Belgium Menu Location: Between Morocco and France Food items: Beer-braised Beef served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and whipped cream Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache Beverages: Chilled Belgian Coffee (Non-alcoholic) Brouwerij St. Bernardus Dragòn Wit Wheat Beer Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry Red Ale Beer Flight Chilled Belgian Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur Brazil Menu Location: Between Morocco and France Food items: Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly and Brazil nut pesto, featuring BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread Beverages: 81Bay Brewing Co. Bossa Nova Lager Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça Spirit France Menu Food items: Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée (New) Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages: Spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling (New) Trio d’Escargots, Garniture a l’ail et au Persil: Trio of escargot bites in croissant dough served with a garlic-parsley dip (New) Crème Brûlée Vanille, Confiture Myrtilles et Citron Vert: Vanilla crème brûlée with blueberry-lime compote (New) Beverages: Chilled French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and Simply Cranberry Juice Instant Becot Bordeaux (New) L’Oceade Atlantique Sauvignon Blanc (New) Canada Menu Food items: Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll Filet Mignon with mushrooms and mashed potatoes featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Beverages: Château des Charmes Pétales Rouge (New) Collective Arts Brewing Pilsner (New) Refreshment Port Menu Location: Near Canada Food item: Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, mushroom sauce featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese, cheese curds, and gherkin relish Beverages: Brewery Ommegang Oak-Aged Watermelon Kolsch (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach Wine Boyd & Blair Pumpkin Spice Mule Shimmering Sips Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Food item: Strawberry Champagne Trifle (Plant-based) (New) Beverages: Berry Mimosa: La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and white cranberry juice Blood Orange Mimosa: Sparkling wine and blood orange juice Tropical Mimosa: Sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice Mimosa Flight Hawaii Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Food items: Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour chutney featuring DOLE Pineapple and spicy mayonnaise Hawaiian Rice Bowl: Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts Beverages: Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine Maui Brewing Co. Orange Mango Guava Hazy IPA O’ahu Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine Bramblewood Bites Menu Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin with chili-apple butter, celeriac-apple slaw, and apple cider gastrique Cast Iron-seared River Trout with vanilla-butternut squash purée, brussels sprouts salad, candied pecans, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and maple dressing (New) Cast Iron-roasted Brussels Sprouts and Root Vegetables with dried cranberries, spiced pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed vinaigrette (Plant-based) Beverages: 81Bay Brewing Co. Nitro Bananas Foster Cream Ale (New) GoGi Pinot Noir Spiced Apple Old Fashioned-inspired Cocktail with Boyd & Blair Rum Milled & Mulled Menu Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque with cinnamon cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed oil (New) Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato (New) Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese with pomegranates and candied pecans Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing Beverages: 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Strudel Hard Cider (New) Keel Farms Maple Harvest Hard Cider (New) Forest & Field Menu Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Autumn Chili featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with root vegetables, plant-based cheddar, and plant-based sour cream in a bread bowl (Plant-based) (New) Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline Schiacciata Sandwich: Mortadella, prosciutto ham, sun-dried peppers, arugula, stracciatella cheese, fall squash mostarda, and pistachio pesto on warm focaccia (New) Beverages: Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout Daou Vineyards Chardonnay (New) Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Noir (New) Swirled Showcase Menu Location: Walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food items: Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce (New) Soft-serve in a Cone (Vanilla, Apple-cinnamon, and Salted caramel) Beverages: Floats: Coca-Cola, Barq’s Creme Soda, or Fanta Grape with choice of soft-serve (Non-alcoholic) Frozen Apple Pie: Apple pie filling, apple-cinnamon soft-serve, and apple-cinnamon cider topped with streusel (Non-alcoholic) Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer (New) Strawberry Beer Float: Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer and vanilla soft-serve (New) Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu The American Adventure Butterscotch Cookie Cold Brew: Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew, cookie butter syrup, and butterscotch syrup topped with whipped cream and sea salt caramel toffee sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Near Disney Traders Fudge Brownie Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and dark chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate sauce, and chocolate powder (Non-alcoholic) (New) Between UK and Canada Crème Brûlée Cold Brew: Joffrey’s French Roast Cold Brew and crème caramel syrup topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Churro Latte: Espresso with choice of milk, dulce de leche sauce, and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic) (New) When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love. Belgium Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and whipped cream Brazil Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread Brew-Wing Lab Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch Germany Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard Milled & Mulled Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato (New) EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Want to take the festival magic home? Check out the 2025 Food & Wine Festival items, perfect for serving up your favorite festival-inspired dishes in your own kitchen. With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks. Stay in-the-know on all the yummy items on the way by checking out our Disney Eats topics page, following us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook, and tagging us in your Disney foodie content! (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) Disney Eats: Walt Disney World Halloween Foodie Guide 2025 READ MORE First Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29 READ MORE Disney Eats: Disneyland Halloween Foodie Guide 2025 READ MORE The post Disney Eats: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide 2025 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

A popular budget airline is adding even MORE routes to Orlando soon! Allegiant at Sanford Airport Deciding how you get to Disney World for your next vacation may have just gotten easier, thanks to new routes being introduced soon. Allegiant Air offers some of the lowest fares for flights to Orlando, and they’ve just made a huge announcement that even MORE routes are on their way. Allegiant Air is breaking barriers with their latest news, and with it comes a new city and even more flights to Orlando! Allegiant Air Allegiant recently announced more flight routes coming later this year from its current cities to new destinations. However, they’re also throwing in a new city into the mix as well — Huntsville, Alabama! ©Allegiant Airlines In their announcement, Allegiant outlined the 5 new nonstop routes coming soon. The latest additions to their already impressive lineup for a small airline will soon include Huntsville, AL, to Fort Lauderdale/Miami, FL, Tampa/St. Pete, FL, and Sanford/Orlando, FL by the end of the year. The other two routes will run from Appleton/Green Bay, WI, to Orlando (Orlando International Airport), FL, and Rochester, NY, to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL. ©Allegiant These new routes could open up new possibilities for folks looking to take advantage of budget flight fares when traveling for business and vacations. With even more expansion coming to Orlando’s International Airport, it seems they’re already looking for ways to put all the room they have to good use and get more people flying into and out of MCO. Allegiant Air If you’re not already working with a travel agent to plan your next vacation, consider reaching out to our friends at Small World Vacations. They’ve got decades worth of experience planning vacations for families and solo travelers, and it will cost you nothing to book your vacation package, tickets, and flights with their expertise. We’re constantly on the lookout for the best deals, tips, and tricks that could help save you money for your next Disney trip! Be sure to check back in with us soon at DFB so you don’t miss a thing. This Budget Airline Just Added a NEW All-You-Can-Fly Pass!  DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Do these new routes have you considering flying for your next Disney vacation? Tell us why or why not in the comments below! The post NEWS: Allegiant Air Adds 2 NEW Routes to Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since opening day at Disneyland nearly 70 years ago, generations of families have been making memories with Disney that last a lifetime. And through the decades, we’ve always created new ways for guests to save on their vacations with us.  “There is nothing quite like a Disney vacation, and every family’s experience is uniquely their own,” said Eean K, a planDisney Panelist from Pennsylvania. “That’s why Disney creates options and choices at a variety of price-points. Disney parks on both coasts recently unveiled new offers and perks – making now a great time to plan your next unforgettable Disney trip.” Simply put, a Disney vacation offers unparalleled entertainment and attractions, paired with legendary customer service. That unique experience, alongside an offering of a wide variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options, has been key to welcoming the tens of millions of families who enjoy a visit to Disney every year. A World of Options at Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida announced a new deal for families. Guests can purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50% off. This deal is available for visits through September 20, 2025. Additionally, a 3-day, 3-Park ticket is available for purchase starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits through September 22, 2025. This ticket is for admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom). Walt Disney World also provides a wide variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options, and promotional offers during the year to help families save on their vacations. Some current offers include: As of January 1, 2025, guests who stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel can enjoy water park admission on the day of their check-in — included in their stay. There are a variety of resort hotel offers available right now, including saving up to 30% on select rooms when you stay longer, or save up to 20% on rooms this holiday season. All hotel and ticket offers can be found here. With four theme parks, more than 25 resort hotels, 200+ dining options, and even more to come, there is so much to discover in 2025 at Walt Disney World. This summer, Walt Disney World is extra fun. Two new shows debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. And, Magic Kingdom just welcomed a brand-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. Plus, through September 1, 2025, families should be on the lookout for limited-time experiences perfect for young kids in the theme parks, including kid zones featuring new activities and fun ways to interact with more Disney characters. There are pop-up entertainment offerings, games, music, dancing and other adventures to help your little ones make those core Disney memories. For example, over at Magic Kingdom, families can discover kid zones with added fun in Storybook Circus and in Tomorrowland with Stitch. And, families with young kids will be able to cool down while enjoying the ultimate game party and play space featuring none other than Goofy as he takes over CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. Some of our characters will also be out in the park earlier than normal for Disney Resort hotel guests during their daily early theme park entry period (valid theme park admission required). What better way to rope drop than saying hello to some of your favorite Disney pals! Click here to learn more about all the wonderful ways you can save on your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Disneyland Resort Deals & Offers Over on the other side of the country, The Walt Disney Company’s inaugural destination, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, also has valuable offers to choose from, including: Fall 2025 hotel offers: “For a limited time, guests can save up to 20% on select stays of 3 or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel from August 17 through December 19, 2025, including Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Anaheim Resident Ticket Offer: For a limited time, Anaheim residents can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park with a special 1-day, 1-park ticket for as little as $70 (ages 3+). Park reservations are required and subject to availability. Visit Disneyland.com/AnaheimResidentOffer for more information. For Spanish, visit Disneyland.com/OfertaparaResidentesdeAnaheim. It’s a perfect time to visit Disneyland Resort. Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. Guests will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, specialty food and beverages, collectible merchandise, and more. Guests can also enjoy many recently debuted and new experiences, including new dining and shopping at the Downtown Disney District, the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and more. Throughout the year, visit Disneyland.com/offers to learn more about all the wonderful ways you can save on your next Disneyland Resort vacation. Nothing Compares to a Disney Vacation Offers can make that first trip to Disney possible for many young families. And the memories they make are one-of-a-kind. In fact, a recent survey of 3,531 U.S. adults by Morning Consult, commissioned by the Walt Disney Company, revealed that a strong majority of families with children under five: Said nothing compares to a Disney vacation…  Said a visit to a Disney park gives memories that last a lifetime and can’t be replaced…  …And those who had visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World felt the vacation was worth the expense  Thanks to these promotional perks and offers, there’s never been a better time to plan a visit to a Disney resort. The post Disney Offers: Everything You Need to Know from a planDisney Panelist appeared first on Disney Experiences. View the full article

Let’s be real — Disney World ain’t cheap. Sure, there are plenty of deals and discounts you can find on tickets, hotels, and even food. But what about when it comes to those precious Disney World souvenirs?! Japan Pavilion As someone who goes to the parks while ballin’ on a budget (do people still say that?) frequently, I’m always on the hunt for unique souvenirs I can bring home that don’t break the bank. So, when I found this $5 souvenir in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT, I knew I’d be purchasing it immediately — and I’ve continued to do so again and again. Confession: I can’t stop buying incense from the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT. For me, an EPCOT trip is not complete unless I take a casual stroll through the Mitsukoshi Department Store, which is home to all sorts of imported Japanese goodies. We’re talking toys, housewares, apparel, snacks and candy, and as you might have guessed, quite a range of incense. Mitsukoshi Department Store It all started when I was walking through the store, and an incredible smell wafted into my nostrils — it reminded me of the smell during the Tortuga scene on Pirates of the Caribbean. It was kind of a mix of florals, the sweet rum smell, and the bromine from the water. Turns out, it was this Aqua incense from Nippon Kodo. I immediately purchased it, and now I have a terrible habit of buying a new scent almost every time I step into the store (which is pretty often). It smells JUST like Pirates of the Caribbean At this point, I have ten different types of incense from Mitsukoshi, though many of which can be found online, too! They’re relatively inexpensive, though some brands and scents are more expensive than others; but you’ll typically find them anywhere between $5 and $20 per box. The Aqua one might just be my favorite, but I really like this Lotus scented one… Lotus scented …and this Cypress scent gives off a warm, woodsy vibe. Woodsy vibes The best part about this souvenir is that it’s the gift that keeps on giving — each box contains at least 25 sticks of incense, meaning you definitely get your money’s worth! You won’t find many Disney World souvenirs that have that going for them, so I consider this a win-win. Plus, who wouldn’t want their house to smell like Pirates of the Caribbean?! Weird people, that’s who. The evidence of my addiction We’ll be on the lookout for even more fun souvenirs you can find at EPCOT and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest news from Disney World and more! I Spent $24.99 For This in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT, and I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat What’s your favorite thing to buy when you’re at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments. The post I Spent for This in the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, and I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A NEW Starbucks tumbler is coming SOON to the Disney Store! And the best part? It is a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed tumbler! ©Disney Store Mark your calendars for August 22nd at 8 AM PT, because we have a feeling this new tumbler is going to be popular. We don’t want you to miss out on this new release! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A new Nightmare Before Christmas tumbler is coming to the Disney Store! It is being released at 8 AM PT on August 22nd, so get your fingers and hands all warmed up. The tumbler features Sally and Jack Skellington, and it is giving us all the spooky vibes in the best way possible. We think this tumbler is perfect for the upcoming Halloween season! ©Disney Store These new tumbler drops are usually VERY popular, so you will want to be online right on-time and be prepared that you may not be able to snag one. I have been watching these drops for a while now, and you will want to be quick! Sometimes the tumblers are restocked after the initial drop, too, but there are no guarantees. You can find lots of different Starbucks tumbler and mug designs, so if the Nightmare Before Christmas isn’t your jam, you can always take a look at the other designs! Starbucks Tumblers Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! And don’t forget, the new tumbler drops at 8 AM PT on August 22nd! The post First Look at NEW 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Starbucks Tumbler first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Retro is in style, and so are these Disney shirts! Pop Century Resort We’re always on the hunt for great Disney shirts we can wear at the Disney Parks or when we’re simply out and about. Fortunately, Amazon has us covered with some fantastic retro ’70s shirts that honor Disney’s history and some of its illustrious films! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are plenty of incredible retro Disney finds on Amazon, but these five shirts really stand out! Mickey Mouse Tees Will ALWAYS Be In Style! ©Amazon The Mickey Mouse ’70s Floral T-Shirt features the Main Mouse in a groovy design amid hearts and smiling flowers. The shirt is available on Amazon in several different fits, sizes, and colors, and is made of different fabrics depending on which specific shirt you choose. BUY ON AMAZON This Star Wars Shirt Honors A Cinematic Masterpiece ©Amazon 1977’s Star Wars changed science fiction/fantasy forever, and you can rep this titan of the film industry with the Star Wars 1977 X-Wing T-Shirt! Available in several different fits, sizes, and colors, this shirt is the PERFECT souvenir for any Star Wars fan who still has a fondness for the OG movie after all these years. VIEW ON AMAZON If You Love Robin Hood, Check Out This Next Shirt! ©Amazon This Robin Hood T-Shirt features a poster design featuring the titular character in color on the front. The shirt offers a vintage/retro distressed style, and — like the other shirts mentioned previously — is also available in several different colors, sizes, and fits. BUY ON AMAZON This Next Shirt Would Be PERFECT To Wear To The France Pavilion In EPCOT ©Amazon Get ready to say “je t’aime” to this adorable The Aristocats T-Shirt! The shirt features kittens Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz from the 1979 film with a backdrop of Paris and “Bonjour” lettering. Again, you’ll be able to pick from multiple different colors, sizes, and fits if you decide to bring this cute shirt home! VIEW ON AMAZON This Rescuers Shirt Is Super Vintage! ©Amazon Talk about a blast from the past! This The Rescuers Graphic T-Shirt features Bernard, Bianca, and Evinrude the dragonfly from the 1977 film The Rescuers. The shirt depicts the characters in the famous leaf boat and is available in multiple different colors, sizes, and fits. BUY ON AMAZON Which vintage shirt is your favorite? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more Disney merch updates! The post The ‘70s Throwback T-shirt Every Disney Adult Is Buying from Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Festival season is about to kick off in EPCOT, and we’ve got some new rules for you! 2024 Food and Wine Festival The International Food & Wine Festival starts in August, and once it wraps, the Festival of the Holidays kicks off shortly after. In 2026, the Festival of the Arts typically takes place in January and February, with the Flower & Garden Festival coming up in March. So basically, we’re looking at a steady stream of festivals until next summer. Here’s what you need to know before you plan your visit. Don’t Overeat at Breakfast For the International Food & Wine Festival this fall, Chefs de France in the France Pavilion will be offering a breakfast buffet on Fridays and Saturdays from 9AM to 10:30AM. It’ll feature French pastries, plus freshly baked baguettes, premium cheeses, and artisanal cured meats. You’ll also be able to drink unlimited mimosas, fruit juices, and freshly brewed coffee. ©Disney The cost is $64.95 per person, and all that food may sound like a great (and delicious!) deal, but don’t forget to save room for the rest of your festival eats! It would be a shame to fill up on bread to the point where you can’t enjoy any of the food booths around the park afterward. Of course, this is all down to your own personal dining preferences, but budget the room in your stomach wisely! Watch Out for Crowds Near Test Track If you’re heading to EPCOT in the coming months, you can expect that there will be heavier crowds over by Test Track. Why? Because it just reopened from a complete overhaul! The ride is very different from how you remember it before, with an all-new storyline and queue. So with lots of people interested in checking it out, you may find that this area of the park is BUSY. Test Track During some of the festivals, there are booths in World Discovery near Test Track, and most of the time, the festivals make use of the nearby Odyssey Pavilion as well. You might experience longer lines at those food spots since they’re nearest to the ride. Don’t Forget the NEW Lounge Another new addition to EPCOT is GEO-82, which is an adults-only lounge inside Spaceship Earth. This space has some delicious eats and drinks to offer, and it’s incredibly popular right now (and subsequently, hard to snag a reservation for). If you manage to snag a reservation, you’re going to have to work it into your festival schedule. High Brow Batanga You’ll have to decide if it’s worth it to use up some of your festival budget and stomach space to stop and grab drinks and snacks here during your EPCOT visit. Dining reservations become available 60 days before your trip, so once you have your reservation for this spot secured, you’ll be able to schedule your festival plan of attack around your time chilling at the lounge. Don’t Skip CommuniCore Hall And last but not least, we’re going to tell you NOT to skip CommuniCore Hall! This indoor space opened in summer 2024 and at first, it was a bit underwhelming. But in 2025, Disney’s been taking this space up a notch with specialty theming for each of the festivals, including some really cool displays and exhibits! Disney on Broadway Exhibit during the Festival of the Arts During the Festival of the Arts, they had a phenomenal Disney on Broadway exhibit, and the Flower & Garden Festival brought a specialty floral display. So if you’re coming to EPCOT soon, make sure to stop in there and see what they’ve got available! CommuniCore Hall That’s a wrap on our list of new tips for festival season at EPCOT. Happy eating, drinking, and celebrating, folks! And if you’re heading to EPCOT soon, check out our guide to the park’s food below. Stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney World tips and tricks. This Is the Only Food & Wine Festival Trick You Need to Know About — Click Here! Which festivals are you planning to visit this year? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW RULES For Festival Season in EPCOT for 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so a lot is happening in Disney World this fall, and we couldn’t be more excited. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts on August 15th. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival starts on August 28th. And Destination D23 starts on August 29th and runs through August 31st. ©Disney Now, we are particularly interested in Destination D23, which will happen at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, because this is an event where Disney generally makes a lot of BIG announcements. Destination D23 just dropped its full schedule, so let’s get into it (and get into what’s MISSING from that schedule). Destination D23 gave us a general idea of what this year’s schedule would be like, but now we have the full schedule. Here’s every panel happening at the event. See if you can figure out what’s missing: Saturday, August 30th 9AM — Welcome! 9:15 AM — Walt Disney Studios Showcase 10:30 AM — Morning Break 10:45 AM — Welcome Back with Michael Vargo 10:55 AM — The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 1) 11:05 AM — X Atencio: The Untold Story of a Disney Legend 11:30 AM — Disney Around the Globe: India 11:35 AM — Be Our Guest with Disney on Broadway 12 PM — Lunch Break 2:25 PM — Disney Around the Globe: Japan 2:30 PM — D2K Animated Classics 3 PM — Creating the Happiest Place on Earth 3:30 PM — Afternoon Break 3:45 PM — What’s Cooking with Disney Eats? 4:30 PM Boom, Baby! 25 Years of The Emperor’s New Groove 8 PM to 11 PM — D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon ©D23 Sunday, August 31st 9 AM — Welcome! 9:05 AM — Disney Villains: Icons of Evil 9:50 AM — Part of Our World 10:10 AM — The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 2) 10:20 AM — The Disney Family Legacy with Roy P. Disney 10:45 AM Morning Break 11 AM — The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 3) 11:10 AM — Down the Rabbit Hole with the Walt Disney Archives 12 PM — Lunch Break 2 PM — Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel 2:45 PM — Disney Around the Globe: China 2:50 PM — Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles 3:20 PM — Disney Around the Globe: France 3:25 PM — A Goofy Movie: 30 Stand Out Years 3:55 PM — Afternoon Break 4:10 PM to 5:30 PM — Disney 80s-90s Celebration in Concert ©D23 Did you see what’s missing? There’s no dedicated Parks panel! Now, this surprised us quite a bit, and we can only guess that we might get some parks announcements during other panels. For example, we might get some announcements about Villains land in Magic Kingdom during the Villains panel. It’s also likely we’ll get some Disneyland announcements during the Happiest Place on Earth panel. Of course, who knows what Disney will announce during the other panels. One thing is for certain, though, we’ll be there covering the event, and if we hear any big announcements, we’ll be sure to share them with you, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Learn More About Destination D23 Expo — Disney’s BIGGEST Fan Event of the Year Will you be attending Destination D23? Which panels are you most excited about? Share with us in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Disney Releases FULL Schedule for Destination D23 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is coming in November, and we just got a look at the menus! Now we can start planning for all the yummy food we are going to grab. Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is taking place on November 14th and 15th from 5 PM until 9 PM each day. The event features gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs that is paired with wines, beers, and spirits. During the event, you will also find live entertainment, seminars, and fireworks! Your ticket to the event includes unlimited food and beverage, although you will need to purchase tickets for the seminars separately. The Swan and Dolphin just revealed the food items that will be coming to the 2025 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Here is a look at what you can feast on in 2025: At the Bourbon Steak booth you can find Red Wine Braised Wagyu Short Rib and at Smokin’ D’s BBQ you can find Applewood Smoked Bacon on Friday and Smoked Wagyu Beef Cheek on Saturday. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic You can taste the Stir Fried Rice and Asian Fried Spare Ribs from Todd English’s Bluezoo, and from Cabana Bar and Beach Club, you can try the Chirashi Bowl on Friday and the Pork Belly Bao on Saturday. From The Fountain, you can grab a Mini Smash Burger on Friday and a Mini Chili Dog on Saturday. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic There is still lots more options! You can try the Ricotta Cappelletti on Friday and the Arancini Di Sicilia from Il Mulino New York Trattoria. The from Kimonos, you can try the Truffle Spicy Tuna on Friday and the Blue Crab on Saturday. On Friday you can try the Sabich from Amare, and on Saturday you can grab the Green Falafel. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic From Garden Grove, you can taste the Grilled Haloumi on Friday and the Pan Fried Corn Griddle Cakes on Saturday. You can try the Fried Chicken Slider or the Dockside Melt from Lagoon. Then from Rosa Mexicano, you can try the Elote Corn Ribs, Sopes De Pollo, and Chips & Salsa Bar. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic From the Chinatown booth, you can grab Pan Fried Shrimp & Pork Dumplings, Shu Mein, Pan Fried Zucchini & Scallion Pancakes, and Steamed Sticky Rice Siu Mai. From the For the Love Of Florida booth, you can try Fried Apalachicola Oyster Sliders, Citrus Habanero Marinated Crispy Pork Shoulder, Galbi Jang Gulf Shrimp, and “Orange Peel” Beef. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic At the Beer Garden, you can grab Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, “No-Neck” Nachos, and Smashed Fingerling Potatoes. At the Carnival Corner, you can chow down on Korean Corn Dogs, “Pineapple Upside Down” Funnel Cake, and Mini Smoked “Turkey” Legs. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic From the Bubbles Lounge, you can grab Smoked Buttered Popcorn Mousse, House Cured Salmon, Truffle Yukon Gold Potato Chips, Parmesan Crisps, and a Miniature Brie Tart. Plus, from the Sweets & Desserts booth, you can get a Chocolate Pecan Caramel Tart, Green Tea/Lime Mango Mousse Dome, The Cherry, Blood Orange Guava Crème Brûlée, Strawberry Mousse, Basil Lemon Olive Oil Cake Parfait, a Key Lime Pomegranate Tart, Chocolate Cassis Mousse, and Sweet Corn Ice Cream Cone. ©Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic There is definitely no shortage of food to taste at the Food & Wine Classic. While we enjoyed SO much of what we have tried at previous Food & Wine Classic events, we also had some favorites from 2024. Our favorites included the Shaved Asparagus Salad from Todd English’s bluezoo, Burnt Ends & Pimento Melt from The Fountain, Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib from Il Mulino, Butter Poached Bay Scallops at For The Love of Florida, and the Chocolate Blackberry Choux Puff. Shaved Asparagus Salad In addition to the event itself, there are also numerous Tasting Experiences that take place during the weekend! You will need to purchase tickets to attend these seminars. It looks like this year might feature seminars such as a Chef Michael Mina Experience and a Chef Todd English Experience. However, we are still waiting for more information on the Tasting Experiences, so things can still change! I have been tasting Disney food for years, and this festival offers some GREAT options. Food and Wine Classic Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news and coverage of this year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Check out EVERYTHING you need to know about the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! What dish are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Menus for Disney World's OTHER Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re getting ready to head to Disney World, on your next vacation, or are heading back to school for the year, chances are you’re in the market for a new backpack that checks allllll the boxes. ©Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest travel essentials you need, no matter where you’re headed. A new backpack collection just landed on Amazon, and we think you’re gonna love it! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A NEW backpack collection from The North Face just dropped on Amazon, and we rounded up some of our favorite styles! Get the Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack ©Amazon The Borealis backpack is built with a women-specific suspension system for enhanced comfort and fit. A front bungee cord system offers flexible storage while multiple compartments and pockets keep your essentials neatly organized. A front compartment includes a padded tablet sleeve and zip pockets, plus a fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses or keys. View on Amazon Or, you can grab the Jester Laptop Backpack ©Amazon The Jester pack delivers comfort and support with a padded laptop sleeve, simplified organization, and a self-standing design that’s as practical as it is reliable. A streamlined front compartment includes zip pockets, a tablet sleeve, and a key clip. Two external water bottle pockets and a front bungee system offer quick access and extra storage on the go. View on Amazon And finally, you can grab the Borealis in grey, too ©Amazon The FlexVent suspension system features articulated shoulder straps, a rounded back panel, and soft-touch chemise fabric—designed for comfort and certified by the American Chiropractic Association. Two external water bottle pockets double as multi-use storage, with quick-draw phone access on one side. 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! The post NEW Disney Park Bags Just Landed on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of questions tend to pop up when a hurricane threatens to ruin your Disney World trip. What will Disney refund? Where can I find the most reliable shelter? It will rain on your Disney World trip, trust us. How does Disney make sure to keep everyone safe (and maybe even entertained, too)?? We’re answering the BIGGEST hurricane season questions for you TODAY (and all it’s gonna take is 15 minutes of your time). Check out our video below: Everything You NEED to Know About Hurricane Season in Disney World in 15 Minutes 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! What do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: Everything You NEED to Know About Hurricane Season in Disney World in 15 Minutes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Halloween, DFB Friends! An ICONIC part of Halloween Halloween has officially arrived in Disney World, and we’ve already seen the first of the Halloween decorations FINALLY up in Magic Kingdom (and y’all, it feels like Disney was a little late this year in getting those up, right?). But at the time, we noticed SOMETHING was missing, the iconic Mickey Halloween wreaths. Well, we’ve got some great news – the Mickey Halloween wreaths have arrived! Halloween in Disney World is a very special time. In just a few days, we’ll get to go to the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Halloween also brings new food and drinks to Disney World. However, one of our favorite things about Halloween in Disney World are the decorations in Magic Kingdom, and the Mickey pumpkin wreaths are just so ICONIC. We’re so happy to see that they’re finally up. We love these wreaths You’ll find the wreaths on lampposts up and down Main Street, U.S.A. leading up to the Main Hub and Cinderella Castle. NOW it feels like Halloween. Mickey pumpkin wreaths are here! We feel like Disney really waited this year to put the decorations up. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is just two days away, after all. Last year, the decorations were up almost a week earlier…and they went up overnight DURING A HURRICANE. Did you drop the ball this year, Disney World, or what? It doesn’t matter now, though, the decorations have appeared and we’re so happy. So if you’ll be visiting Disney World from now through October 31st, you can enjoy the Halloween decor for yourself. You’ll also be able to grab tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party during that time, so check it out if you have a chance. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 4 NEW RULES for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disney World for the Halloween season? Let us know what you love the best about Disney World during this time in the comments! The post Now, It's Officially Spooky Season -- A VITAL Halloween Decoration Is UP in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A big Lightning Lane change is coming to Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios I visit Disney World frequently, and I have been wondering when Hollywood Studios would implement this specific Lightning Lane change. Well, that time has finally come, and it will start next week. Let’s take a look at the details! The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Disney World’s Lightning Lanes provide access to “Lightning Lanes” for rides so guests can bypass Standby lines for select attractions through an extra purchase made on the My Disney Experience app. Lightning Lane at Beauty and the Beast show We were wondering when a certain new attraction at Hollywood Studios would get a Lightning Lane, and now the time is finally here. Beginning August 20th, 2025, guests with valid admission to the park will be able to select The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure as a Lightning Lane Multi-Pass option for use beginning on September 11th! The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure The entrance of the brand-new show had two line options — a standby line and a Lightning Lane line. However, the Lightning Lane line was never open. That is, until next week! The theatre! The Lightning Lane Multi Pass option available for the attraction will be a part of the second tier of Lightning Lane attractions. This second tier of attractions also includes Alien Swirling Saucers, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, and more (think attractions that aren’t E-ticket). Who wants to see the new show? Guests will be able to enjoy this addition to their options as part of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass very soon. Like we mentioned, the first eligible guests will see this new option on August 20th, but it will be for use starting September 11th, 2o25. So just keep that in mind! Kiss The Girl scene Hollywood Studios is always one of the busier parks, and Lightning Lane can help you make sure you do everything in your Disney day that you want to do. With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting at Magic Kingdom this weekend (crazy, right?!), Disney World is about to get a whole lot busier! Make sure you take advantage of the Lightning Lane and this new option to view the new show at Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios For more Disney news and updates, make sure you keep following the Disney Food Blog! CHANGE Hits Lightning Lane Multi Pass in Disney World DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Are you happy about the Lightning Lane change? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Major Lightning Lane CHANGE Starts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Growing up with a father as a fisherman, Dakarai has always loved the sea. At nine years old, he already has his mind set on becoming a navigator of a ship someday. That’s why he joined the LJM Maritime Academy summer camp, sponsored by Disney Cruise Line. As part of the two-week summer camp experience in Nassau, The Bahamas, young Bahamian students learn first-hand from maritime industry experts, and participate in lessons on navigation and engineering, and workshops, like nautical rope tying. “Before coming to this camp, I didn’t know about maritime life. I thought it was only in some countries. Now I know, and I want to be in a white-on-white cadet suit in the future,” said Dakarai. That’s a dream for many of the campers who are spending their summer break discovering potential careers at sea at the LJM Maritime Academy summer camp. “Introducing students this young to the maritime industry, even to a skill like rope tying, is a good introduction to the maritime field,” said Nameiko Miller, registrar, LJM Maritime Academy. “We are grateful for Disney Cruise Line’s continued support. This year, we doubled our total number of campers. I don’t think we could have accomplished that without their support,” said Miller. Disney Cruise Line is committed to creating a lasting, positive impact in its port communities and is proud to support the LJM Maritime Academy summer camp to inspire the next generation of maritime leaders. “We want young Bahamians to explore careers at sea and picture themselves in these leadership roles aboard our ships,” said Joey Gaskins, regional director, public affairs, Disney Cruise Line. “As our fleet grows, we want them to see the variety of exciting opportunities available to them.” In addition to supporting the LJM Maritime Academy summer camp, Disney Cruise Line has sponsored the LJM Maritime Academy cadet scholarships for young adults aspiring to become ship captains and shipboard leaders. Follow along as campers board the Disney Magic for a day of learning, exploration and fun.The post Disney Cruise Line Helps Inspire the Next Generation of Bahamian Maritime Leaders appeared first on Disney Experiences. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney in the fall, you’ll want to read this first! Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom As Mickey pumpkin wreaths and orange banners decorate Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom in September, you’ll want to fit in this spooky season! Here are some of the best Disney Halloween-themed shirts that are on sale 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. Get this Nightmare on Main Street shirt ©Amazon If you’re heading to Disney in September, you know spooky season starts early in the parks! This Nightmare on Main Street tee is perfect for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or just strolling down Main Street with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. The adorable Mickey and Minnie ghosts give you festive flair without being too scary. Pair it with shorts for those warm Florida days or layer it with a light cardigan for cooler fall evenings. Plus, it’s on sale right now, which means more room in your Disney budget for Halloween popcorn buckets! View on Amazon This Trick or Treat shirt is spooky! ©Amazon This Trick or Treat shirt is full of fun graphics to celebrate the spooky season! From characters dressed up as ghosts, to Mickey pretzels, bats, and Mickey pumpkins, what’s not to love? We also love the Trick or Treat friendship style bracelet design right on the front! View on Amazon We love this Mickey Ghost shirt! ©Amazon Could this shirt be any more perfect for a September Disney trip? Featuring an adorable Mickey-shaped ghost holding two cheerful pumpkins, this tee blends Disney magic with just the right amount of spooky season spirit. The festive design pops in front of those Main Street pumpkin wreaths, making it a must-have for all your fall Disney photos. View on Amazon Or, you can grab this Sanderson Museum shirt ©Amazon Get ready to run “Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!” in this enchanting Sanderson Sisters-themed tee. This graphic shirt is perfect to watch the Sanderson sisters take over Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! You can pair it with comfy leggings or your go-to park shorts. View on Amazon Don’t forget to grab this Halloweentown shirt ©Amazon Halloweentown was a Disney Channel original movie that is still loved today! So this Halloweentown shirt will show your spirit for the fictional town perfectly. Featuring the iconic jack-o-lantern in the middle of town square, fans of the film are sure to love wearing this to Disney World this year. View on Amazon And finally, this Mickey Halloween Trick or Treat shirt ©Amazon Channel your inner trick-or-treater with this Disney tee featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy in a delightfully retro “Trick or Treat Candy Co.” design. It’s the ideal mash-up of classic characters and Halloween flair. It’s made from lightweight fine jersey, which means it will stay breathable during sunny September days in the parks. 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! The post Our Favorite T-Shirts For Your September Disney Vacation Are On SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT just got updates right before their Food and Wine Festival! EPCOT As someone who goes to EPCOT all the time, the park’s vast entertainment options set it apart from the other three parks. Now, EPCOT has added to its entertainment library with not one, but TWO new performances. Trust us, you’re going to want to check these out! Two brand-new shows have just debuted in EPCOT! Let’s take a look at the first show over in the Germany pavilion, called German Freestyle Soccer Duo. German Soccer Duo! This show features the soccer duo, Samu Weller and Camill Hauser! During the show, the two guys talk about the importance of soccer in Germany, what it means to the country, and how much it’s loved there. We think it’s a cool experience to learn about the culture. Of course, talking wasn’t enough; they performed tricks with soccer balls while also doing flips and handstands. It was an impressive sight to see! Look at these tricks! Another thing we loved about the show is how interactive it is! The duo would ask volunteers from the audience and get you to help with the performance. Oh, and study up, because they quiz you on German soccer players. They get volunteers! According to the My Disney Experience app, this show is at 12:40 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:35 PM, 3:55 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:05 PM. The show lasts around 15 minutes, and you’ll be able to get pictures with the duo once it comes to an end! It was such a cool experience Now, let’s go around World Showcase over to France. The other new show located in the France pavilion is called Acrobatico — and this one is also a must-see performance! Acrobatico! It’s a very cute 15-minute show! We honestly felt like it was similar to what you’d find at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort at night. The show features a performer dressed in a French waiter’s outfit. Now this is cool! They perform acrobatic tricks while stacking chairs to climb. If that wasn’t impressive enough, they do this all while balancing a tray with a full glass of water! Climbing a stack of chairs This show takes place several times throughout the day, including 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM, and 5:15 PM. Be sure to check times on the My Disney Experience app, just in case, as times are always subject to change. The show is multiple times throughout the day This show also uses people in the audience to help out with the chair stacking! Guests were helping! Take some time out of your next EPCOT visit to check out these two brand-new shows! These shows are both great additions to World Showcase’s entertainment options. As always, be sure to keep following the Disney Food Blog for more news and updates. Are you going to check out these new shows? Let us know in the comments! The post Something NEW Just Landed at EPCOT (And We Think You'll LOVE It!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, summer vacation time is wrapping up…but fall at Disney World is FULL of fun and that means today is a great time to book your next Disney vacation. There are so many NEW deals for you to check out! Magic Kingdom There’s a lot happening at Disney World right now! The 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival kicks off on August 28th, Halloween starts this week in Magic Kingdom, and over in Disneyland, the 70th anniversary celebration is happening NOW and runs through 2026! Are you in? We’re in. Let’s go! Today, our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney discounts for DFB readers, including a few new discounts that have recently been announced. EPCOT The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Current Walt Disney World Deals and Discounts Free Dining for Kids in 2026 A new free dining offer has been announced for Disney World! When staying at one of the Disney World resorts, you can qualify for a free Disney dining package for kids aged 3-9 when you purchase a dining plan with your vacation package for other members of your party. Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom Dates for this deal are: January 1 – December 31, 2026. Click here to get all the details on the new free dining offer. Holiday Room Offer This new holiday season offer includes saving up to 20% on rooms at select Disney World hotels, you can also receive a Shopping/Dining card up to $100. How beautfiul! The dates for this deal are: Sunday to Thursday nights from October 12th to November 20th, 2025, and most nights from November 23rd to December 25th, 2025. Click here to get more details about this offer! Late Summer Room Offer You could save up to 30% on your hotel room when you stay from August 1st to October 11th, 2025, but this time the discount varies by date AND resort. Port Orleans — Riverside If you’re staying August 1st-11th, August 24th-September 14th, or September 28th-October 11th, 2025, you can get up to 30% off for stays of 5 or more nights, or save up to 25% for shorter stays. On the dates in between (August 12th-August 23rd and September 15th-September 27th), the savings are up to 25% for stays of 5 or more nights and up to 20% for shorter stays. Click here to get more details about this new room offer. Florida Resident Offers Late Summer 2025 Offer Florida residents can also save up to 35% on rooms for stays most nights from August 1 – October 11, 2025. Port Orleans French Quarter Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Florida and Georgia Resident Holiday Offer Disney World just unveiled a brand new discount exclusive to Florida and Georgia residents with hotel rooms starting at $129! The offer is valid most nights from November 16th to November 29th, 2025, and December 12th to December 25th, 2025. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Click here for more details on this offer! Annual Passholder Offers Holiday Room Deal Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on hotel rooms during one of the busiest times of the year! The amount of savings you get will depend on the dates and the specific hotel that you choose for your stay. Annual Passholder This deal is valid on most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 12th to November 20th, 2025, and most nights from November 23rd to December 25th, 2025. Click here to read more about this offer! Military Offers 2025 Military Offers New pricing has been announced for the Disney Military Salute Ticket. These are discounted 4, 5, and 6-day tickets for U.S. military members and their families. These tickets can be purchased at military bases around the country or at Shades of Green Resort. Military members can also save on hotel rooms on most nights through December 19, 2025. Click Here for More Details on the 2025 Military Offers EPCOT Contact Small World Vacations for more details on room discounts for U.S. military members. Disneyland Offers Check out the latest deals for your next Disneyland vacation! Disneyland Fall/Winter 2025 Room Offer From August 17th to December 19th, you can save up to 20% off on select hotels at Disneyland. Click here to read more about this offer!! Grand Californian Disneyland 2025 Military Offers U.S. Military members can also save on hotels over at Disneyland Resort! The deal is available on most nights from January 1 – December 27, 2025. Contact Small World Vacations for more details. Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney Discounts Our friends at Small World Vacations can also help you plan your next Disney Cruise Line sailing, a trip to Aulani, or even an Adventures by Disney vacation! Check out these deals. 50% off 3rd and 4th Guests Disney Cruise Lines has just announced a new deal — you can get 50% off your 3rd and 4th guests for select sailings! Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay Qualified sailings for this discount may be limited in availability and must be booked by October 12th. Click here to see more about this deal! Disney Visa Summer Rates Disney Visa cardholders who book a Disney Cruise Line sailing aboard the Disney Wish could be eligible to receive a $250 onboard credit, and can also save up to 30% on select stateroom categories. Click here for more details. Restricted Rates You can save up to 30% on Disney Cruises! 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I’ve been using TSA PreCheck for 6 years, and these are new unspoken rules I will be following when I fly! TSA lines at MCO TSA has seen some changes lately. From not removing shoes to the Real ID requirements, flying in 2025 might be a little confusing. Some passengers chose to use TSA PreCheck when going through security at the airport to save time and some of the hassle that comes with security. These are 4 unspoken rules in light of the changes happening if you are using PreCheck. 1. Bring Your Physical ID Anyways TSA is rolling out new “Touchless ID” technology that allows PreCheck travelers at certain airports to verify their identity with facial recognition alone, which might lead you to think you won’t need to have your ID handy. Here’s the unspoken rule: always keep your physical ID handy. Even with the new system, TSA still requires you to carry a government-issued ID in case the tech glitches or when the system is down. You don’t want to get to the front to realize the system is down and hold up the line digging through your carry-on item for your ID. Spotted at the Orlando Airport 2. You Can Utilize Family Lanes If your Disney trip includes kids, strollers, or a luggage cart packed with Mickey ears, look for airports with the new “Families on the Fly” lanes. These dedicated lines for families and military travelers are popping up at major vacation gateways, like Orlando International. They can make a huge difference when you’re juggling multiple boarding passes and a toddler who is overwhelmed. MCO Airport Security 3. Have Your Real ID On May 7, 2025, every traveler flying domestically must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another accepted ID, such as a passport or DHS Trusted Traveler card. PreCheck won’t save you if you show up with the wrong ID. If you do not have a Real ID, the TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process, which includes collecting information such as your name and current address to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint, where you may be subject to additional screening. This one little detail can make the difference between a smooth security check and waving goodbye to your flight from the terminal entrance. ©CNBC via Getty Images 4. Don’t Think You Don’t Need TSA Anymore With the July 2025 rule change allowing all passengers to keep their shoes on, some travelers might wonder if PreCheck is still worth it. The short answer? Absolutely. PreCheck members still skip removing belts, light jackets, and laptops, keep liquids tucked safely in carry-ons, and often get through security in under 10 minutes, compared to 20–30 minutes in standard lines. PreCheck is still like the Lightning Lane for airport security, and it’s one line you actually want to be in. MCO Airport For more travel tips, be sure to follow us at DFB. I Was Today Years Old When I Learned This Hotel Has Its Own TSA Security Checkpoint Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Do you use TSA PreCheck when flying? Tell us below in the comments! The post 4 NEW Unspoken Rules for Using TSA PreCheck first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, the calendar indicates there are 11 weeks until Halloween. But Florida’s theme parks say it’s about to get spooky in these parts. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the after-hours, extra-ticket event at Magic Kingdom, kicks off Friday night. And while that may seem scary early, demand is here. Five of the first seven Not-So-Scary nights — all in August — are sold out, including opening night. There’s still time to get tickets and your act together. This one-stop list covers the big Halloween events at Orlando-area theme parks — the when, the where and the howl. Walt Disney World / CortesaMarching pirates are a flashy part of Mickey's Boo-to You Halloween Parade during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. (Courtesy Walt Disney Co.)Main Street treats Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs on select nights between Aug. 15 and Oct. 31. The event starts after the park closes to regular day guests, and it requires its own admission ticket. The evenings are filled with returning favorites such as Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade; “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular,” a fireworks and lasers presentation; and “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” a Sanderson Sisters stage show at the foot of Cinderella Castle. There are also dressed-up character interactions, dance parties (one is inspired by Disney Channel’s “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires”) and park-wide trick-or-treating included with Not-So-Scary admission. The Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland will be geared to families with younger children, Disney says. Ticket prices vary with dates and range between $119 and $229 per night. Ticket holders can get entry to Magic Kingdom at 4 p.m. on their event date. More info: disneyworld.com Key extinguished letters from Mel's Drive-In spell out a completely different message during Halloween Horror Nights. This year, a Mel's "street experience" is planned for HHN. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)Haunted house party Halloween Horror Nights is an intense fright fest staged at Universal Studios Florida. It’s held on select nights between Aug. 29 and Nov. 2. The key part of HHN is its elaborate haunted house program. This year there are 10 mazes, four of which are based on existing media, including the “Terrifier” films, “Fallout” videogame and TV series, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and Jason Universe, featuring the villain from the “Friday the 13th” franchise. One house carries a WWE theme and is named the Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks. The five original houses are called Grave of Flesh, El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, Galkn: Monsters of the North, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead and Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters. The event will have four scare zones, essentially outdoor, queue-free haunts. Themes will include a decaying conservatory, a vampire masquerade ball, 1920s mobsters amid radioactive cargo and a cat lady. Universal is introducing, with little explanation, two “street experiences” named Mel’s Die-In Zombies and Club Horror (featuring undead DJs). As these descriptions and details indicate, Horror Nights is for mature audiences. Even Universal Orlando considers this event to be rated PG-13, although it has no age requirements for attendees. HHN shows include “Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay” on stage and “Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey” above the lagoon. Single-night tickets, purchased online, range between $85.99 and $131, depending on the date. There are several types of multinight passes that can have express lane powers for haunted houses added. Those range in price from $199.99 to $1,199.99 (peaking with Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass — valid every night — with Express). Universal also offers R.I.P. tours for behind-the-scenes of the mazes. New this year is a tour that includes a buffet lunch, but read all the fine print about availability and timing for these activities. Lastly, Horror Nights again offers Premium Scream Night on Aug. 28, the eve of opening night. It includes limited capacity (meaning shorter wait times), staggered entry into the houses, food and drink opportunities and self-parking. It’s $415 per person. More info: universalorlando.com SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular appeals to the trick-or-treat set and is included with regular admission to the theme park. (Courtesy SeaWorld Orlando)Gentle versus jarring SeaWorld Orlando is the only local park that presents two different kinds of Halloween events. It’s Spooktacular, which runs Aug. 30 to Nov. 2, is a gentle, family-friendly time included with regular daytime admission to the theme park. It’s Howl-O-Scream, an after-hours/separate-ticket event, rests solidly in the bloody/intense category. Howl runs on select nights between Sept. 5 and Nov. 1. Howl-O-Scream has five haunted houses, three of them appearing at the event for the first time. The fresh ones are Rave Yard (underground party, so to speak, at a cemetery), Collector’s Curse (artifacts, secrets, mutations) and Widow’s Nest (seamstress driven mad by grief). Returning mazes are Farm 51 and Water’s Edge Wellness Center. Six scare zones are planned, with four new ones featuring reflections in glass, a festering swamp and an abandoned scrapyard with disfigured souls, according to the SeaWorld website. Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow will be featured in “The Grave Danger Thrill Show” with stunts and illusions and “Monster Stomp” stage show returns to mix percussion with the Jack the Ripper era. Single-night tickets for Howl-O-Scream range between $34.99 and $58.99 if purchased online. The event sells an unlimited admission ticket for $109.99 as well as a two-park ticket that includes the Howl-O-Scream event at sister park Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The daytime Spooktacular includes the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, scavenger hunt, crafts, scarecrow-themed dance party, pumpkin garden with storyteller, costume contest (Fridays only), a dry-land interaction with a mermaid and a harvest maze. The park offers a trick-or-treat trail for guests who purchase a reusable bag. More info: seaworldorlando.com Dewayne Bevil / Orlando SentinelLord Vampyre appears at a dance party at Legoland Florida during its Brick-or-Treat celebration. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)Take your brick Legoland Florida throws what it calls a Monster Party at its Brick-or-Treat event at the Winter Haven theme park. It happens on select days between Sept. 20 and Nov.1, sticking primarily to weekends. The Halloween event leans heavily into its monster minifigures, including rarely seen characters such as Lego Shark Suit Guy and Lego Square Foot. They’re also featured at Brick-or-Treat dance parties. Legoland, which caters to the 2- to 12-year-old demographic, spreads its trick-or-treating stations across the park. The days are capped with “Monster Skytacular,” a drone show with fireworks. Brick-or-Treat is included with regular Legoland Florida admission. More info: legoland.com/florida We expect smaller attractions to announce more Halloween plans as October draws closer. Check back for more information about those Central Florida holiday additions. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters. View the full article

It’s almost time for the last dance for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. The final chance to board Universal Studios theme park’s 16-year-old roller coaster will be Sunday. Work on a successor attraction is evident in the space bounded by the Rockit, Universal CityWalk, Hard Rock Cafe and the building that was once home to Blue Man Group. There’s a construction wall, a pile of dirt and somewhat heavy machinery. Universal Orlando has not announced a new attraction yet. Although rides have a limited life span, there haven’t been too many just plain ol’ removed from Orlando’s parks in the past five decades. There have been maintenance and upgrades along with retheming, such as Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster becoming Trollercoaster. And there have been complete track replacements at Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain and for the Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure over the years. We had to travel, figuratively, down Interstate 4 to come up with a decent list of bygone coasters. At the risk of becoming too sentimental, throw your hands up in the air for these thrill rides of yesteryear. A car tops out of the non-inverting loop of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, a soon-to-be-former roller coaster at Universal Studios. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)Rockit, man • What and where: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Universal Studios • When: August 2009-August 2025 • What it was known for: The music-inspired steel coaster arrived with onboard speakers so riders could hear songs they selected just before heading up the straight-up lift hill. They then fell down into a loop with ride vehicles twisting and ending up above the rail and overlooking CityWalk for a millisecond. Later, the ride appeared to burst through the facade of New York scenes before winding back to the front of the park, crowd surfing above the queue, then doing circular maneuvers and gliding back into the loading station. Critics found the curved lap bar to be awkward and the journey seemed too short. • What’s next: We await Universal update. But it’s selling a “Rip Ride Rock’d it” T-shirt. Dueling Dragons was one of the original rides to open with Universal's Islands of Adventure in 1999. (Orlando Sentinel file)Kind of a dragon • What and where: Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge, Islands of Adventure • When: May 1999-September 2017 • What it was known for: Dueling Dragons was a two-rail, inverted, racing coaster in the park’s Lost Continent section, known for (apparent) close calls between vehicles. It was rethemed to meld with the opening of the first Wizarding World of Harry Potter and renamed Dragon Challenge in 2010. • What happened next: After some incidents and injuries, operating procedures were changed to include metal detectors and staggered start times, ending the dueling aspect. Eventually, the ride was dismantled, and a newly constructed Potter-themed coaster named Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened in June 2019. JOE BURBANK, ORLANDO SENTINELThe land beneath the former Primeval Whirl ride eventually will be part of Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Whirl-y gig • What and where: Primeval Whirl, Disney’s Animal Kingdom • When: March 2002-March 2020 • What it was known for: Four-passenger vehicles would spin unpredictably while going up and down hills amid sound effects. It had dinosaur versus meteor theming as part of Dinoland USA. It had also been involved in the deaths of two workers in the theme park. Primeval Whirl shifted to seasonal operation in 2019 and never reopened after Walt Disney World’s pandemic shutdown in 2020. • What happened next: The site was behind construction walls for years, but now it is part of Disney’s plan for a Tropical Americas land featuring “Encanto” attractions. Ed Sackett, Orlando SentinelCypress Gardens visitors try out the Swamp Thing coaster in 2006. In the Legoland era, it was called Flying School. (Orlando Sentinel file)Legoland’s next frontier • What and where: Swamp Thing, Cypress Gardens and then Flying School at Legoland Florida • When: 2004-2008, 2011-2023 • What it was known for: The inverted family coaster was added when the Winter Haven attraction was adding more adventurous offerings. When Legoland took over there, the ride was converted to be themed with other Lego City attractions such as Boating School and the Ford Driving School. • What happened next: Flying School closed in 2023; this summer, Legoland announced that a space-themed indoor coaster would open on that site in early 2026. George Skene/Orlando Sentinel fileThe line was long for the Starliner roller coaster's last day at Cypress Gardens in 2008, (Orlando Sentinel file)Starcrossed • What and where: Starliner, Cypress Gardens • When: 2007-2008 • What it was known for: The wooden coaster, built in 1963 for Miracle Strip Amusement Park attraction in Panama City Beach, was dismantled and rebuilt in Winter Haven. It was considered the state’s oldest coaster. • What happened next: So much, including another reinvention of Cypress Gardens, then Merlin Entertainments’ purchase of the land to open Legoland Florida. Executives decided Starliner didn’t go with Lego, so it was dismantled again. After that, there were reports of a sale, storage of pieces near Tampa, and goals of reconstructing at a new version of Miracle Strip or elsewhere in the Florida Panhandle. Bottom line: You can’t currently ride “Florida’s Original Scream Machine.” ASSOCIATED PRESSThe original Gwazi ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay had two "sides." One was lion-themed and the other was tied to tigers. (Associated Press file)Gwazi land • What and where: Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay • When: June 1999-2015 • What it was known for: Dueling wooden roller coasters — one side was Lion and one side was Tiger — opened to rollicking reviews, but eventually, enthusiasts complained of uncomfortably rough rides. The park scaled down to one rail in 2012, then shut it all down in 2015. • What happened next: The structure was demolished in late 2018 in favor of a new steel coaster named Iron Gwazi, which debuted in spring 2022 and has a top speed of 76 mph. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters. View the full article

Planning Your Disney Vacation When you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is where to stay. Your resort choice can set the tone for your entire trip — and for military families, it can also affect your budget, benefits, and convenience. As a rule of thumb, Disney-owned resort […] The post Choosing Where to Stay at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

If there’s one thing we love almost as much as popcorn at the movies, it’s walking out with a brand-new collectible cup or water bottle. Mufasa at Disney Springs AMC AMC Theatres has been on a roll lately with their souvenir drinkware game — and right now, there’s a whole lineup of tumblers and bottles worth adding to your stash. Whether you’re all about stainless steel, love a good 3D design, or want something covered in your favorite movie characters, here’s what’s on shelves at AMC right now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Smurfs Characters Tumbler ©AMC Theaters Bring the nostalgia with this bright and colorful tumbler featuring Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and the whole gang. The wraparound design is pure Saturday-morning-cartoon energy, and it works for juice, soda, or just plain water. If you grew up with the little blue crew, this one’s going to make you smile every time you take a sip. View on AMC How to Train Your Dragon Follow My Wings Clear Tumbler ©AMC Theaters Hiccup and Toothless are ready for takeoff on this crystal-clear tumbler. It’s lightweight and easy to bring along, so you can stay hydrated whether you’re running errands or just pretending you’re soaring through the skies of Berk. View on AMC Karate Kid: Legends Tumbler with Topper Lid ©AMC Theaters This one comes with a built-in conversation starter: a Karate Kid figure on the lid. It’s got that ‘80s martial arts movie charm, but with modern drinkware durability. If you live by the “wax on, wax off” philosophy, this is a must for your cup collection. View on AMC Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Race To The Truth Stainless Steel Tumbler ©AMC Theaters Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is staying hydrated, and this stainless steel tumbler is ready for action. It’s sleek, keeps drinks at the right temp, and has that edge-of-your-seat spy aesthetic. View on AMC Captain America: Brave New World Armor 3D Tumbler ©AMC Theaters This tumbler isn’t just themed — it’s armored. The 3D design makes it look like you’re literally holding part of Cap’s suit. It’s bold, it’s detailed, and it’s probably the closest you’re getting to wielding the shield without an Avengers membership card. View on AMC Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Shadow vs Sonic Stainless Steel Water Bottle ©AMC Theaters If you’ve got a need for speed (or just a need to stay hydrated), this Sonic vs. Shadow design is next-level. Stainless steel construction means your drink stays cold, and the art pops with action-packed energy. View on AMC Wicked Glinda Badge Insulated Tumbler ©AMC Theaters A little bit magical, a little bit glamorous — this insulated tumbler is perfect for channeling Glinda energy. It keeps drinks hot or cold for hours, so you can sip in style while “defying gravity” through your daily routine. View on AMC Gladiator II Rome Must Fall Water Bottle ©AMC Theaters For the movie fan who loves epic battles and stainless steel drinkware, this Gladiator II bottle is a powerhouse. It’s sturdy, sleek, and keeps drinks cold during workouts or hot during commutes — all while showing off your inner warrior. View on AMC Despicable Me 4 Stainless Steel Tumbler ©AMC Theaters Minions. Stainless steel. Enough said. This one keeps your drink just how you like it and adds a little mischief to your day every time you pick it up. View on AMC IF Silhouette Pattern Stainless Steel Water Bottle ©AMC Theaters Inspired by the movie IF, this bottle has a cool, modern silhouette pattern that fans will recognize instantly. It’s the kind of subtle movie merch that works anywhere — from your desk to the gym. View on AMC The Garfield Movie Sticker Icons Water Bottle ©AMC Theaters Garfield’s back, and so is his lasagna-loving attitude — now in sticker form all over this fun water bottle. It’s playful, lightweight, and perfect for cat lovers who want to stay hydrated without taking life too seriously. View on AMC AMC Theatres Logo Stainless Steel Tumbler ©AMC Theaters Sometimes you just want to rep the theater itself, and this one keeps it classic with a bold AMC logo on sleek stainless steel. Whether you’re at home streaming or in the middle seat for a blockbuster premiere, it’s peak movie-lover energy. View on AMC 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! The post Every Single New Collectible Water Bottle You Can Get at AMC Theaters Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Holiday parties at Disney World are already magical, but this year one is letting you in on the fun even earlier. Jollywood Nights Disney’s Jollywood Nights is returning for the 2025 holiday season, and while we’re already excited for the music, snacks, and rare characters, there’s a big change coming to the schedule. In 2024, guests with event tickets could step into Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting at 6 PM. This year, you’ll get in 30 minutes earlier — and if you know Disney like I know Disney, that half hour can be gold. Let’s break down what’s new for the 2025 season, including this fresh early-entry perk. The Early Entry Upgrade Here’s the headline: Jollywood Nights 2025 ticket holders can now enter Hollywood Studios starting at 5:30 PM. That’s a solid 2 hours before the event officially kicks off at 7:30 PM, giving you extra time to explore, grab snacks, and knock out a ride or two before the party even starts. Jollywood Nights If you’ve been to Disney during the holidays, you know how packed schedules can get. Between entertainment, character meet-and-greets, and all the must-try treats, the night can fly by. An extra 30 minutes means you can ease into the evening instead of rushing from the moment the gates open. Jollywood Nights In 2024, that early entry started at 6 PM. Thirty minutes might not sound like much on paper, but in the parks, it’s the difference between riding Slinky Dog Dash without a crazy wait or having time to sit down for an early dinner before the event fun begins. Why This Matters Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event — meaning you don’t need a regular park ticket to get in, just your party ticket. This early entry perk lets you use that ticket for bonus park time without the extra cost of a full-day admission. Jollywood Nights And for anyone who’s been to Hollywood Studios, you know that extra time can be clutch. You can get in line for a ride before party-exclusive entertainment even starts, take photos in daylight while the decorations sparkle, or grab your spot for one of the event’s big shows without feeling like you’re sacrificing ride time. Jollywood Nights! Plus, with the holiday crowd levels, earlier entry can help spread people out a bit, making the first part of the night feel less hectic. The Rest of the 2025 Fun That’s not the only update coming to Jollywood Nights this year. Disney is loading up the event with brand-new entertainment and food options. Here’s what’s on the confirmed list for 2025: Miguel at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle — now in a brand-new location near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Two new shows: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Specialty menu at Backlot Express Restaurant (Disney says more details are coming soon). A new Jollywood Nights merch collection, including a special Spirit Jersey for collectors. ©Disney These join returning favorites like Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, Glisten! (the stunning ice skating show on Hollywood Boulevard), and the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along at Hyperion Theater. You’ll also still find the jazz lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby, the lively Latin Street Fair, and the Tower Hotel Courtyard’s “other-worldly soiree.” Party Details and Dates Jollywood Nights will run on select nights in November and December 2025: November: 8th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th December: 1st, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 22nd The event lasts from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Thanks to the new perk, ticket holders can now enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 PM. Agent P Croissant Tickets will cost between $159 and $199 per person (plus tax), depending on the date. They go on sale for Disney World hotel guests — as well as Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green guests — on July 16th. The public sale starts on July 22nd. How to Make the Most of the Extra 30 Minutes If you’re paying up to $199 for a single night, you’ll want to squeeze every drop of magic from your ticket. Here’s how you might use that earlier entry: Knock out a big ride early: Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, or Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run can have long waits even during events, so getting one done before 7:30 PM frees up your party time for other activities. Get your bearings: Hollywood Studios can feel busier at night with all the lights and entertainment. Arriving earlier lets you scope out the event map, snack locations, and showtimes before the official start. Grab event-exclusive snacks early: Holiday treats tend to draw lines as the night goes on. With the earlier entry, you might be able to beat the rush. Photos in better light: Holiday decorations look stunning after dark, but some shots really pop with that golden-hour glow. Arriving at 5:30 PM gives you both options. Santa Duffy at Jollywood The Bottom Line Jollywood Nights already packs in a ton of holiday entertainment, but this year’s early-entry perk makes it even more appealing for guests looking to maximize their night. That extra 30 minutes might mean fewer lines, more shows, and a less rushed pace — all good things when you’re working with a limited party window. Glisten! If you’re planning to go, mark those ticket sale dates now and decide which night you’re aiming for. And once you lock in your plans, think about how you’ll use that bonus time to your advantage. Because at Disney, thirty minutes can be the difference between “we missed it” and “we did it all.” Jollywood Nights We’ll keep an eye out for more 2025 Jollywood Nights announcements — especially menu details and any surprise entertainment — so keep it right here for the latest updates! 3 Major Changes We’re Expecting for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World Will you be going to Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEW PERK Confirmed for 9 Holiday Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article