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We’re extensively covering the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and reporting everything we see and taste — which includes a festival secret! 2024 Food and Wine Festival This year’s Food & Wine Festival is PACKED with tasty goodies, cute souvenirs, and tons of fun. It also has some hidden gems and we’re ready to spill the beans! Stop by during your next visit if you’re craving free drinks, relaxation, and creative activities. In the meantime, continue to follow us here at the Disney Food Blog for the latest EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival news! “THIS. WAS. SO. GOOD!” Why You Should RUN to the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT IMMEDIATELY IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Is the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge a must-visit for you during your Food & Wine Festival days? Let us know in the comments! The post One of Our Favorite SECRET Lounges Is BACK at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost jolly season! Target While it may feel like summer’s not even over yet, the truth is we’re getting close to the holiday season… and the holiday shopping season. Luckily, Target is already stocking up on the best gift options, including these 2024 versions of a longtime favorite product. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. In recent years, collector-themed Advent Calendars — a boxed collection of daily goodies used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas — have become all the rage, and LEGO has produced some of our favorites. Some 2024 versions just went up for PREORDER on Target! First Up, There’s the Buildable Disney Princess Advent Calendar ©Target This box set features Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Moana, and Mirabel LEGO Disney figures, plus LEGO Disney Pua, Snowgie, and baby reindeer Sven as well as building materials behind each door to build tiny set pieces from each of their respective films. Plus, once all doors are open, the box turns into a game board for up to five players. SHOP AT TARGET Next Up is the 2024 Spider-Man Advent Calendar ©Target This super-heroic set features minifigures of Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, and Venom, plus 2 small cars, Sandman’s catapult, and models inspired by the New York City street scenes in the Spider-Man movies. SHOP AT TARGET Rounding Out the List, We Have this Star Wars Advent Calendar ©Target This set includes a litany of Star Wars collectibles including adorable Holiday minifigures of Holiday Princess Leia and Holiday Luke Skywalker as well as figures of Ahsoka Tano, a 501st Clone Trooper, a Praetorian Guard, and a Super Battle Droid. ©Target Additionally, the set includes further Star Wars vehicles and items, including an X-wing, a TIE Fighter, an AT-AT, a Y-wing, Jabba’s Sail Barge, the Millennium Falcon, a Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser, the Emperor’s Shuttle, a U-wing, a T-6 Jedi Shuttle, a Mandalorian Gauntlet, the Ghost, Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter, the Razor Crest, Luke Skywalker’s land speeder the Crimson Firehawk, a Minikit, and Darth Vader’s Castle. SHOP AT TARGET These Disney Advent Calendars are a tremendously fun way to kick off the Holiday season, but be sure to stock up now before it’s too late. Looking for More Disney Holiday Essentials? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront.The post The Newest Disney Advent Calendar at Target Is a MUST Buy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of Disney World’s once-bustling restaurants has been sitting abandoned for months and no one seems to care at all! No sign of Big River Grille One of the highlights of becoming a Disney World expert is when you can recount the park and hotel histories, and closures, and even impress your friends with abandoned places hiding in plain sight. There’s one particular abandoned Disney World hotel restaurant that’s patiently waiting its turn, yet no one seems to know what to do with it! We’ve all been caught up in a whirlwind of Disney World construction happening at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort lately and for good reason. It’s an incredible option to consider when you’re choosing where to call “home” during your next Disney World vacation. It’s got a turn of the century Atlantic City vibe during the day and becomes a hot spot of dining and activity by night along its waterside Boardwalk stroll. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn But, if it’s been a while since you’ve visited this Disney World hotel (and may have been out of the loop a bit), you might be shocked to find that one of its restaurants is no longer available. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort once housed the Big River Grille & Brewing Works restaurant which was a popular dining option for both travelers and locals alike. Big River Grille & Brewing Works This restaurant served up several different kinds of beers, along with great burgers, steaks, nachos, and more. Inside, you’d be mesmerized by the floor-to-ceiling glass walls which provided a glimpse into the beer-making process. Bar You see this wasn’t just a restaurant to dine in, it was also a fully functioning brewery! While you were dining and enjoying your meal, you were also treated to views of an on-site brew master crafting the establishment’s various beers. It truly was an experience to step inside and witness such a sight that you couldn’t get anywhere else in Disney World! You can see the whole process However, this restaurant quietly and abruptly closed its doors on January 22nd, 2024. Shortly after discovering the closure, we headed out there for a visit to check out the progress and we noticed that the restaurant’s name had been taken down off of the outside overhang and most of the interior has been stripped down to its bare bones. The sign is gone! Although there’s been A LOT going on around this former restaurant, Disney hasn’t announced any plans for this location or given us any clues to how long we can expect it to sit abandoned. This seems ironic to us since the highly anticipated Blue Ribbon Corn Dog stand JUST opened mere steps away from this location and the second location for the upcoming The Cake Bake Shop is supposed to open at some point this year. Mexican Street Corn Dog We guess there’s always time to get around to it after these current projects are completely wrapped up, but considering both Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs AND The Cake Bake Shop’s original opening dates were pushed back several times, we’re not holding our breath about any announcement soon. Even at that, we’d still be skeptical of any ambitious timelines given how long it had taken to transform the former ESPN Club restaurant into The Cake Bake Shop. Cake Bake Shop construction Oh well, for now, all it seems we can do is wait and speculate on what we think would fit in this former restaurant space at such an immersive hotel! We’re always keeping up with the latest changes around Disney World’s hotels, parks, and everything in between. Stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog to make sure you don’t miss anything! “Loud, Crowded, and Dirty.” The Disney Character Meals You Should AVOID Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels The “I’m So Tired; Just Tell Me What To Do” Guide To Choosing the Perfect Disney World Hotel 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What's New at the Disney World Hotels All About Disney World's Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think Disney World will fill in its place? Leave your guesses in the comments below! The post I'm Sorry, Are We Just Gonna IGNORE This ABANDONED Disney World Hotel Restaurant? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, reliving warm traditions and giving thanks. For many families, Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is an embodiment of what makes this season special! For those beginning to make travel plans to experience the holiday season and the debut of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland park, mark your calendars for one of the most magical times of the year: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort runs November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025! Here’s how you can look forward to making spirits bright during this especially enchanting time at The Happiest Place on Earth. New Holiday Experiences Debut in 2024 This holiday season, Santa Claus and select characters will visit and create special memories with guests at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland, which will also feature cookie decorating, craft making, storytelling and atmospheric music throughout the day. Santa will also make stops for photos at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel through December 24. (Don’t forget to also look for Santa in the finale of “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” at Disneyland park!) As we previously revealed, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut charming new looks in Disneyland, reminiscent of writing warm letters to loved ones during the holidays. As another holiday treat, we are sharing a preview of the outfits some of their pals will sport on Main Street, U.S.A., as seen at the top of this post! Also keep an eye out on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure and throughout Disneyland for characters making holiday appearances. From November 22, 2024 through January 1, 2025, the Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit will debut at Downtown Disney District, where you can search for special ornaments hidden among the holiday trees and shining lights adorning the district. You’ll be able to purchase an activity map at select shopping locations in Downtown Disney and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and redeem it for a collectible holiday keepsake at World of Disney or Disney’s Pin Traders.* You will also be able to enjoy dozens of limited-time, holiday-themed food and beverages throughout Disneyland Resort. Stay tuned to the official Disney Eats Foodie Guides for more detail, but for now we are thrilled to share some fan favorites will return like the Mickey Gingerbread! Among the novelties that will be available is the returning Holiday stainless steel tumbler. Beginning November 19, “Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!” will delight guests at Disneyland Hotel and, for the first time, Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will serve holiday-themed meals, accompanied by seasonal décor and select characters donning new pajamas. Reservations will be available on Disneyland.com at a later date. With new holiday merchandise to shop like the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas, Holiday Red and Snowman collections, you’ll find gifts for everyone on your list (or yourself!). An assortment of merry merchandise will deck the halls at holiday shopping locations like World of Disney, Emporium, Elias & Co. and more. Beloved Holiday Décor, Offerings and Entertainment Returns A breathtaking and distinctly Disney holiday atmosphere will spread across Disneyland Resort, with sparkling décor creating ideal backdrops for family photos. Guests can hear holiday stories about Walt and the Disney family during the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour, including highlights such as holiday themed treats and reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade.”** All three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will feature festive fun, including a massive gingerbread house inspired by pastries and candies on display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and all-new décor at Pixar Place Hotel. The hotels will also have festive in-room celebrations available for purchase and special activities and entertainment during the holidays. Bookable experiences at Tenaya Stone Spa will bring relaxing holiday comfort, such as the Underneath the Tree Signature Massage and Warmth of Holiday Foot Treatment. And for those wanting to extend their stay in the holiday magic, staying at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort is a great way to do so, as they are just steps away from both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District. Check out Disneyland.com for the latest hotel offers. One very special Disney holiday tradition is watching “snow” fall from above and fireworks fill the air during the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular, which will perform nightly at Disneyland! And as an additional wintry treat every night, you’ll also experience “snowfall” along the Rivers of America, outside of “it’s a small world” Holiday, on Main Street, U.S.A., and the west end of Downtown Disney. In Disney California Adventure, hundreds of fountains dance to festive music and shimmering “snowflakes” fill Paradise Bay during the nighttime spectacular “World of Color – Season of Light” presented by Pandora Jewelry. Select attractions will receive seasonal overlays, including a world tour of good cheer for all ages at “it’s a small world” Holiday and seasonal surprises inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland park. The jolly residents of Radiator Springs get ready to “deck the hauls” with Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Get a Taste of Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! The welcoming and vibrant Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure, highlighting a diverse season of celebrations in Southern California with a wide range of flavorful food and beverages, a variety of live entertainment and more. You can look forward to new and returning menu items at the Festive Food Marketplaces and select dining locations in Disney California Adventure. You may choose to purchase a scannable Sip and Savor Pass in either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version, which can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic beverages from participating locations.*** Upbeat live entertainment expands the festival’s tapestry of diversity and brings high energy to the holiday fun. A slate of new cultural performance groups – along with returning favorites – will perform joyous music and dance across a range of genres. Plus, you will be able to enjoy holiday rhythms as iconic Disney characters march to the beat of festive music during the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade. You’ll also discover this year’s Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays merchandise collection, which can be found at Merchandise Marketplace and Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure. Paradise Gardens at Disney California Adventure will be home to the returning Disney ¡Viva Navidad! festivities, which include daily crafts, live music, menu items and décor inspired by Latin American traditions – with a dash of Disney flair. Here, you may also encounter Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, The Three Caballeros and Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party will perform on select days, featuring The Three Caballeros accompanied by Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, and more. On days when the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party is not scheduled, guests may encounter Mirabel from Disney Animation’s “Encanto” or Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” in festive street performances that celebrate the holidays and the gift of familia, outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park. Guests can check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app for performance schedules. Plus, Celebrate the Opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park Beginning November 15 Adding more excitement alongside the holiday season, Tiana’s story will come to life in a new way at Disneyland Resort when the attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland on November 15, 2024. With original music, new renditions of favorite songs from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog” and intricate details throughout, you’ll join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis as you encounter familiar faces, make new friends and travel through the bayou. The attraction builds upon Princess Tiana’s storytelling that you can already experience uniquely at Disneyland Resort, whether it’s shopping at Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets or dining at Tiana’s Palace quick-service restaurant. The reimagined merchandise locations coming to Bayou Country in Disneyland park, Ray’s Berets and Louis’ Critter Club, will feature themed merchandise inspired by the attraction that will further immerse you into the world of Princess Tiana. We can’t wait to welcome you to the bayou soon, and celebrate the holidays with you here at Disneyland Resort! Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort. *Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail is subject to cancellation or change without notice including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes, and prices. Purchase limits apply. Whether you choose to search for the ornaments or not, return your map for a small keepsake. There is only one keepsake per map. Maps are valid for redemption from November 22, 2024, through January 1, 2025, or while supplies last. **Separate fee and tour reservation required, and both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry. Other restrictions apply. Subject to availability and change or cancellation without notice. ***An event Sip and Savor Pass will expire on the stated date and will not be valid at any other event or at any other time. Passes are nonrefundable, subject to restrictions, and not valid for Theme Park admission. Other restrictions apply. Both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry. The post 2024 Holiday Season Arrives at Disneyland Resort November 15 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Things are starting to get spooky around Disney World! It’s time! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has kicked off in Magic Kingdom, and some fall decor has started to pop up around EPCOT, too. And, it looks like Disney Springs is getting in the spirit thanks to a whole lotta NEW and returning spooky treats coming soon! A TON of spooky treats are coming to Disney Springs for the Halloween season and we can’t wait to try them all! Check them out below. Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Madame Leota Petit Cake: Layers of chocolate chiffon, caramel mousse, and crushed pretzels (New) Jack Skellington Éclair: Cookies and cream mousse éclair (Mobile order available) Sally Éclair: Pistachio éclair (Mobile order available) Amorette’s Wilting Rose: Chocolate biscuit with dark chocolate mousse and raspberry sauce (New) (Mobile order available) Halloween Minnie Mouse Dome: Chocolate chiffon cake and dark chocolate mousse with cherry gel filling (New) (Mobile order available) ©Disney D-Luxe Burger (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 11; mobile order available) Pumpkin Shake: Vanilla gelato blended with pumpkin pie mix, caramel sauce, pumpkin spice, and graham cracker crumbles topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice Dockside Margaritas (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Mysterious Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, lime juice, black cherry purée, and Granny Smith apple garnished with an orange wedge and a cherry ©Disney Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Spiced Pear Potion: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, pear nectar, lemon juice, and cinnamon simple syrup garnished with a cinnamon stick (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Pumpkin Patch Old Fashioned: Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, simple and vanilla syrups, pumpkin spice, and Angostura Bitters served with an ice sphere (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 7) Creepy Mudslide: Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and vanilla base served in a chocolate syrup-drizzled glass garnished with whipped cream, gummy candy, and crushed cookie pieces (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) ©Disney Marketplace Snacks (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Mickey Pumpkin Waffle Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve topped with pumpkin-caramel and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies (New) Swirls on the Water (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Maleficent Cone: Black vanilla cone filled with pistachio and purple cheesecake soft-serve swirl and chocolate horns (New) ©Disney The Ganachery Pecan Ganache Square: Toasted caramelized pecans blended with milk chocolate (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 30) Pumpkin Chai Ganache Square: Pumpkin and chai spices blended with white chocolate and covered in 65% dark chocolate (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 30) Oogie Boogie Chocolate Toffee Bites: Dark chocolate, ruby chocolate, and house-made pumpkin-spiced toffee with crispy pearls (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Pumpkin Mickey Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate shell with pumpkin-spiced marshmallows (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars: Four chocolate ganache bars with flavors of raspberry, salted caramel, chipotle, and passion fruit (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Hitchhiking Ghosts Chocolate Chiller: A chilling blend of three chocolates, malted milk, and cream (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Minnie Trick-or-Treat Chocolate Pop: Caramel ganache pop covered in 65% dark chocolate (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Jack Skellington Cinnamon Ganache Square: Sri Lankan cinnamon with milk chocolate (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) ©Disney West Side-Landing Outdoor Foods (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Eerie Apple Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, lime juice, and Granny Smith apple syrup garnished with a lime wedge Vivoli il Gelato Jack-O-Lantern Float: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Orange, and whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) Monster Shake: Mint chocolate chip gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate chips (Non-alcoholic) Vampire Float: Vanilla gelato, Sprite, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) ©Disney In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for any more spooky news from Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with 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 Are you heading to Disney World during Halloween? Tell us in the comments. The post 24 Limited-Time Treats Are Coming to Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prepare your goodie bags because Halloween treats are coming to Disney Springs. Starting September 9, a flavor spell will be cast upon Disney Springs with fang-tastic treats to sink your teeth into. The chefs have dusted off their cauldrons and made some delicious potions of their own. From new items like Madame Leota Petit Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie or the Creepy Mudslide at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to the Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars at The Ganachery returning to haunt Disney Springs, there are plenty of Halloween items to keep you satisfied all season long. Let’s unwrap this year’s Halloween Foodie Guide to Disney Springs filled with more items than your treat bag can handle! Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Jack Skellington Éclair: Cookies and cream mousse éclair (Mobile order available) Sally Éclair: Pistachio éclair (Mobile order available) Madame Leota Petit Cake: Layers of chocolate chiffon, caramel mousse, and crushed pretzels (New) Amorette’s Wilting Rose: Chocolate biscuit with dark chocolate mousse and raspberry sauce (New) (Mobile order available) Halloween Minnie Mouse Dome: Chocolate chiffon cake and dark chocolate mousse with cherry gel filling (New) (Mobile order available) D-Luxe Burger (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 11; mobile order available) Pumpkin Shake: Vanilla gelato blended with pumpkin pie mix, caramel sauce, pumpkin spice, and graham cracker crumbles topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice Dockside Margaritas (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Mysterious Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, lime juice, black cherry purée, and Granny Smith apple garnished with an orange wedge and a cherry Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Spiced Pear Potion: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, pear nectar, lemon juice, and cinnamon simple syrup garnished with a cinnamon stick (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Pumpkin Patch Old Fashioned: Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, simple and vanilla syrups, pumpkin spice, and Angostura Bitters served with an ice sphere (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 7) Creepy Mudslide: Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and vanilla base served in a chocolate syrup-drizzled glass garnished with whipped cream, gummy candy, and crushed cookie pieces (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Marketplace Snacks (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Mickey Pumpkin Waffle Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve topped with pumpkin-caramel and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies (New) Swirls on the Water (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Maleficent Cone: Black vanilla cone filled with pistachio and purple cheesecake soft-serve swirl and chocolate horns (New) The Ganachery Pecan Ganache Square: Toasted caramelized pecans blended with milk chocolate (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 30) Pumpkin Chai Ganache Square: Pumpkin and chai spices blended with white chocolate and covered in 65% dark chocolate (Available Sep. 9 through Nov. 30) Oogie Boogie Chocolate Toffee Bites: Dark chocolate, ruby chocolate, and house-made pumpkin-spiced toffee with crispy pearls (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Pumpkin Mickey Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate shell with pumpkin-spiced marshmallows (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars: Four chocolate ganache bars with flavors of raspberry, salted caramel, chipotle, and passion fruit (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Hitchhiking Ghosts Chocolate Chiller: A chilling blend of three chocolates, malted milk, and cream (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Minnie Trick-or-Treat Chocolate Pop: Caramel ganache pop covered in 65% dark chocolate (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Jack Skellington Cinnamon Ganache Square: Sri Lankan cinnamon with milk chocolate (New) (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) West Side-Landing Outdoor Foods (Available Sep. 9 through Oct. 31) Eerie Apple Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, lime juice, and Granny Smith apple syrup garnished with a lime wedge Vivoli il Gelato Jack-O-Lantern Float: Vanilla gelato, Fanta Orange, and whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) Monster Shake: Mint chocolate chip gelato, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate chips (Non-alcoholic) Vampire Float: Vanilla gelato, Sprite, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) As you can see, with so many treats the frightfully delicious adventures are limitless. The foodie fun to be had at Disney Springs is not to be missed this Halloween Season. Want to stay up to date on all the tasty bites and sips? Check out more Disney Eats guides and be sure to follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook. (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability) The post Disney Eats: Halloween Foodie Guide to Disney Springs 2024 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Can you believe it’s almost 2025? Caribbean Beach Resort We know, we can’t believe it either! We’re just a few short months away from the new year, which means that your 2025 Disney World trip is getting closer and closer. We’re excited FOR you, but there are a few things you need to know if you’re staying on property, including NEW perks that hotel guests will get to experience that you need to know about! FREE Water Park Entry On Day 1 of Your Visit The most well-known new perk we’ve talked about a few times — on the first day of your visit, AKA your check-in day, you can recieve free admission to whichever of Disney’s water parks, Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, is open at that time of year (for the past few years, they’ve been trading off which has been open each year while the other undergoes refurbishment)! Typhoon Lagoon Currently, Typhoon Lagoon is open, and it traded places with Blizzard Beach in March 2024. This means that most likely, Blizzard Beach will reopen in/around March 2025. So if your trip lands before then (and it’s not too chilly), you’ll be able to experience Typhoon Lagoon. But if your trip lands around or after March 2025, you’ll most likely be able to experience Blizzard Beach with this perk. Blizzard Beach Water Park This perk is ONLY available during the first day of your trip, so we recommend getting to your hotel and checking in as soon as you can on that first day so you can take advantage of as much water park time as possible! However, keep in mind that the water parks often close much earlier than Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Hollywood Studios, so you can finish up at the water park, change clothes, and head straight to one of the parks for more fun (IF you have a park ticket for the day), or you can head into Disney Springs! Disney World’s New Hotel Perk Is About to Cause Chaos in 2025 A NEW Fireworks Viewing Spot The other new perk was just announced recently, and has to do with the new expansion coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! The new Island Tower is a Disney Vacation Club hotel that’s set to open on December 17th, 2024. However, anyone is welcome to book a reservation here! Island Tower Construction One of the new additions just announced for this hotel are the FOUR new Terrace Gardens, which are each uniquely themed and have plenty of seating to relax. You’ll look out onto Disney’s Oak Trail, Magnolia Golf Courses, or the Seven Seas Lagoon, which means that you’ll have a fantastic view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks each night! Artist rendering of the terrace garden inspired by the islands of Hawai’i. The tower will feature four distinctly themed terrace gardens for members and guests to enjoy. © Disney Now, it’s likely that these areas will fill up pretty quickly when this perk gets out, so if you’re looking to grab a great spot, we suggest staking it out a little earlier in your trip and planning to get there around 15 minutes before to be sure you have a nice comfortable seat to watch the fireworks. Yes, it means you won’t be able to see the projections on Main Street U.S.A., but if you’re not a fan of crowds, it’s a great alternative! ©Disney More Recent Disney World Hotel News! 2 NEW Perks For Your 2025 Disney World Hotel StayThe Disappointing Truth About Disney World’s Moderate HotelsI Have Something Controversial To Say About Disney World Hotel Transportation, and You Might Be Surprised About ItDisney Experts Reveal the Hotel They’ll NEVER Stay In: There Was One CLEAR Winner (and a SURPRISING Runner-Up!)Are YOU Eligible For This Exclusive Disney Aulani Discount? We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Read about the other new perks coming to the Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower here! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels The “I’m So Tired; Just Tell Me What To Do” Guide To Choosing the Perfect Disney World Hotel 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What's New at the Disney World Hotels All About Disney World's Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to stay at the Island Tower? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 NEW Perks For Your 2025 Disney World Hotel Stay first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to dining in Disney World, how do you choose?! Disney Springs Between the parks and hotels, there are so many restaurants — not to mention the plethora of options at your disposal at Disney Springs. Speaking of which, it happens to be one of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat on a Disney World trip — and we’ll be RUNNING to try these new menu items just announced at a fan-favorite spot! Sounds like we’ve got some new lunch plans in our future! In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog as we continue to bring you the latest restaurant news, reviews, and more! REVIEW: Is Homecomin’ Still Worth the Hype in Disney World? Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you eaten at Homecomin’ before? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Menu Items Revealed for a SUPER Popular Disney World Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at the DFB, we seriously love the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. You know who else loves it? 2024 Food and Wine Festival EVERYBODY! We had a feeling that everyone in Disney World would be nearly as excited as we are to try ALL the bites and sips on the menus for the Marketplace Food Booths, check out the performances at the nightly Eat to the Beat concerts, eat cheese followed by MORE CHEESE, and all the other Festival fun! Given the level of anticipation for this beloved event, we’re here with an update on the crowds that have come out for the very first day of this year’s Food and Wine Festival. If you can start working your way around the Marketplace Booths as soon as they open at 11AM, that can help, too, as guest levels typically increase throughout the day, with nights especially hoppin’. Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Food & Wine Booth Menus Find ALL of our EPCOT Food and Wine Festival REVIEWS right here! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting the festival this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post A SURPRISING Look at Opening Day EPCOT Food and Wine Festival CROWDS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Between the park tickets, hotel rooms, food, travel, and other miscellaneous costs, budgeting for your DREAM Disney World vacation can seem overwhelming. But I’ve got GOOD news. We’ve already done all the number-crunching FOR you! , today on DFB Guide! Check out our video below: How Much Should Your Disney World Vacation Cost?  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you like to spend your vacation in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Video: How Much Should Your Disney World Vacation Cost? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe that EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival finally starts TODAY? 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival We’ve been waiting MONTHS for this festival — we’ve had a 3-month drought with no festival in the park, and while we’ve found plenty of things to keep us entertained (it is Disney World, after all), we’re so excited to try all the items at this year’s booths. We’ve got our whole team in the parks to cover it all for you, and that does also mean the dishes that we’re not huge fans of. However, there’s one dish in particular that we’re telling you it’s WORTH it to try…even if the name and look make you want to run the other way. Flavors from Fire is a festival booth that’s been around since the 2017 Food and Wine Festival. This year, similar to the menu in year’s past, you’ll find lots of options from the grill, including a regular burger, a plant-based burger, and Smoked Corned Beef. Flavors From Fire However, the dining options are not what make this booth a little…interesting, to say the least. This year you can grab the new Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter and the returning Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel, both of which sound perfectly normal, but the third drink…the third drink is the Swine Brine. 2023 Menu Swine Brine is made of Jim Beam Bourbon, apple cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard and has a whole slab of meat inside of it. So does it fit with the booth? Absolutely. Is that a good thing? …Debatable. Swine Brine So why are we telling you to get this drink? Well, for one, it’s arguably the most intriguing and unique item at the festival, and it’ll be very impressive to some if you say you bought it to try it out. But on another hand, we won’t lie — when we tried this drink for the first time in 2020, we were very skeptical and were pleasantly surprised! It won us over in one sip — it was cool and fresh, and we absolutely recommended it. Swine Brine (2020) When we tried it last year though, it wasn’t nearly as much of a hit. It started off with a sweet cocktail-ness and then immediately hit us with a strong flavor of bone broth which was alarming in the worst way. The pork inside the drink also looked gray in color, which was pretty off-putting. Unlike in 2020, it was a hard pass for us. Swine Brine (2023) What does this mean? It means we’re giving it another try this year, and we think you should too! We’ve seen this drink be great, and we have faith it can be again. More Food and Wine Festival News! A SURPRISING Look at Opening Day EPCOT Food and Wine Festival CROWDSI Know You’re Scared, But Here’s Why You Should Drink Swine Brine in Disney WorldFIRST LOOK at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival PassportCome With Us To Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine FestivalSomething NEW Has Landed at EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest EPCOT Food and Wine Festival news! Learn all there is to know about the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about the Swine Brine? Tell us in the comments! The post I Know You're Scared, But Here's Why You Should Drink Swine Brine in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ten-year-old Xuanxuan had one wish: to visit Shanghai Disney Resort and sing the famous “Ballad of Mulan” before meeting none other than Mulan herself. An ancient folk song that nearly every child in China learns, it represents power and bravery in Chinese culture as it tells the story of Mulan. Xuanxuan has been fighting a brainstem glioma, a cancerous tumor, and she has been enchanted by Mulan, from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, since the moment she saw videos of the courageous warrior riding a majestic warhorse during Mickey’s Storybook Express parade at Shanghai Disneyland. The Disney Princess looked so brave and beautiful, igniting Xuanxuan’s wish to one day meet her hero in person. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” On June 22, her wish came true! The excited wish child and her family arrived at the Royal Banquet Hall in the Enchanted Storybook Castle. Joining them were Shanghai Ambassador, Wendy Feng and three VoluntEARS from the Shanghai Disney Resort Calligraphy Club, who are experts in Chinese calligraphy. Xuanxuan was presented with beautiful calligraphy artwork of the “Ballad of Mulan” as a gift from the VoluntEARS and even got to try her hand at Chinese calligraphy in a special lesson – an experience she deemed one of her favorite parts of the whole wish. She then got to sing the song and meet her favorite character, Mulan. Xuanxuan proudly gave Mulan her piece of art, elegantly displayed on a fan. And the magic didn’t stop there! She then boarded Mickey’s Storybook Express to see Mulan in full armor, enjoyed the new The Adventure of Rhythm show and watched Mulan’s epic story unfold. The day ended with the wish child and her family exploring the park, creating even more magical memories together. After this special wish granting experience, Xuanxuan’s mom shared, “We had a great time, filled with happiness. We would love to thank all the volunteers sincerely. Xuanxuan and I felt so surprisingly happy and excited from the attention we were getting.” Xuanxuan expressed sincere gratitude for the optimistic atmosphere she enjoyed during her once-in-a-lifetime wish. Making wishes come true is at the core of everything we do at Disney. We’ve worked alongside our friends at Make-A-Wish for more than 40 years to grant more than 155,000 Disney Wishes together globally… including this one. To learn more, visit worldwish.org/disney. In the warrior spirit of Mulan, we hope Xuanxuan embodies bravery throughout her journey and carries this newfound courage with her wherever she goes. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate World Princess Week and share stories from around the world you won’t want to miss! The post A Ballad of Bravery: Make-A-Wish Child’s Mulan-Inspired Wish appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Want to know a sure sign that the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival has arrived? (I mean, aside from ALL THE FOOD AND WINE, that is?) It’s that moment you first spy a display packed full of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passports! These handy (and free) booklets help you navigate your way around this fun foodie fest, from all of the Global Marketplace Food Booths to all of the entertainment options and beyond. There’s LOTS to see, so let’s take this Passport page by page, shall we? Here we go! Thanks so much for joining us on the very first day of our FAVORITE EPCOT Festival! We can’t wait to share LOTS more with you today and throughout the rest of the FEST! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Food & Wine Booth Menus Find ALL of our EPCOT Food and Wine Festival REVIEWS right here! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to do at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Passport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today’s THE DAY! The 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has opened and we’re in the park all day — eating and drinking everything, checking out the new merchandise, and MORE! 2024 Food and Wine Festival We wait all year long for this festival and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab (of course), and even concerts to watch. And if you’re curious about it all, you’ve come to the right place because we’re bringing you with us as we eat, see, and do everything at the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Festival Dates The 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs through November 23 this year — which means you’ve got plenty of time to eat and drink your way around the world! We’ll continue updating this article with everything you need to eat, drink, see, and do throughout the day, so stay tuned for more! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to the Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments. The post Come With Us To Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re jumping for joy friends, because EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival FINALLY starts tomorrow! EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Words can’t express how excited we are to finally try out what these 25+ food booths and EPCOT spots have to offer us for this year. Menus for this year’s festival were released a few weeks ago, and we’ve been planning out our pathways around the first day of the festival ever since. Just today, we were in the parks checking out if menus were finally up around the different booths (many of them were!) and we noticed an area we’ve never seen before! Over near the Imagination Pavilion, there’s a new “neighborhood” of festival booths ready to open tomorrow. This area is called Harvest Hollow, and is home to three of this year’s booths! Forest and Field (you’ll find “autumn-inspired dishes paired with soothing sips.”) Milled and Mulled (Disney says “sweeten your day with freshly baked treats and specialty sips.”) Bramblewoods Bites (where you’ll find “hearty fare like grilled bison and roasted vegetables.”) Harvest Hollow While the booths won’t be open until tomorrow, we were already enjoying the absolutely adorable decor they had spread out over the area! ADORABLE! We also love how much seating there is right in this neighborhood — it’s often difficult to find areas to sit down and eat your items at the festival, which is why we recommend bringing a tray and being ready to eat on top of a trashcan, but this seating right nearby will be incredible! Look at all that seating! Having trouble picturing it on the map? We get it — here’s exactly where you’ll find this seating area and its three booths. Here it is! This year’s festival runs from August 29th through November 23rd, and we’ll be in the parks tomorrow experiencing each and every thing there is! More Food and Wine Festival News! Something NEW Has Landed at EPCOT for the Food & Wine FestivalNEWS: EPCOT Announces MYSTERIOUS Multi-Day Closure Days Before Food and Wine Festival BeginsThe Internet HATED These EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Dishes, but They Are Returning in 2024 AnywayHeads Up! 3 BIG Announcements Dropped in 3 Disney World Parks!5 Major Changes We’re Expecting For The 2024 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news! It’s Official. These Are the PERFECT Shirts for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What booth are you most looking forward to this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Something NEW Has Landed at EPCOT for the Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Breaking snack news! McDonald’s at Disney World McDonald’s has recently released a lot of new menu items, and season menu items have started to make their return, like the Pumpkin and Creme Pie! Well, the CEO of McDonald’s recently spilled that a popular international McDonald’s item will be making its way onto U.S. menus soon! One of the most popular menu items at McDonald’s is the Big Mac, which has two 100% beef burger patties, Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, and a slice of American cheese. The Big Mac features a piece of a bun in the middle of the sandwich, in addition to the the bun that holds it all together. Bug Mac Well now a new version of the Big Mac will be available in the U.S. very soon! The Chicken Big Mac is a menu item that is only on international menus for the moment. ©Snackolator on Instagram While no date has been announced, this menu item will only be available for the limited time. McDonald’s This is not the first time that the Chicken Big Mac will becoming to the states because it was released in Miami a few years ago for a limited time. This time it will be released nationwide at participating location. McDonald’s We are looking forward to trying the Chicken Big Mac and will keep an eye out for when an official release date is announced! As always, keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more snack and Disney news! Full Tour of the World’s Largest McDonald’s that is 15 Minutes from Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying the Chicken Big Mac? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! A Viral International McDonald's Menu Item Is Coming to the U.S. SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As we get closer and closer to Halloween, we are keeping our eyes peeled for fun spooky season items. Magic Kingdom We thought it would be fun to put together a few different baskets for your kids this Halloween. They’re like Easter baskets but filled with cute Halloween items. From books to pajamas, you can add all these items for only $30 to one of the fun baskets. Check out the three boo-basket ideas to pick up your kiddos for a fun, not-so-spooky surprise! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Many of these items are on Amazon, so remember, you can get free, fast shipping with an Amazon Prime membership, so sign up for a FREE trial below! Bluey Halloween Basket If your child loves Bluey, then these items for $30 would make a great little gift when added to a new trick-or-treating basket! ‘Bluey’ Halloween Magnet Book ©Amazon This book includes different scenes and you can add the magnets to tell a story. Each scene includes prompts to create the perfect Halloween tale, or just get creative with your magnets and tell any story YOU want. Get It Here! Bluey and Bingo Halloween T-Shirt ©Target Your kiddo can be in the Halloween spirit with their favorite Bluey characters. Bluey and Bingo are ready to play and go trick-or-treating in their costumes! Get It Here! ‘Bluey’ Halloween Coloring Book ©Amazon Let your child get all their creative energy out with a new Bluey coloring book! There are 32 pages waiting to be explored and colored. Get It Here! ‘Bluey’ Scented Slime ©Amazon This bubblegum-scented slime comes with fun add-ins for experiments with new textures. Your kids will love playing with this Bluey-colored while you enjoy its mess-free fluffiness. It comes with a resealable container so when they’re done playing, they can keep it stored away safely. Get It Here! Preschool Halloween Basket Have a pre-schooler at home? We think they’ll love these gifts this Halloween! 4-Pack Wooden Halloween Puzzles for Kids ©Amazon These wooden puzzles are great for younger children. They have large pieces so your child can grab and place them more easily. You get four puzzles in a pack to spark creativity in your child. Get It Here! The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book ©Amazon It’s your favorite ride as a Little Golden Book to share with your kiddo! We love the hitchhiking ghosts on the cover, and we think your little one will enjoy hearing the story. Get It Here! Halloween Minnie Mouse Plush ©Amazon Get your child a Halloween plush Minnie Mouse to cuddle up with this spooky season. Minnie is dressed in her costume and ready to hang out all fall long! Get It Here! Toddler Basket We think any toddler will enjoy these Halloween treats! Mickey and Minnie Halloween Pajama Set ©Amazon On the upcoming cool fall nights, dress your little one in these adorable long-sleeve and pant pajamas featuring Mickey and Minnie with some sweet treats! Get It Here! Mickey and Friends Busy Book Set ©Amazon This book set comes with a storybook of Mickey and friends, ten figures of the gang, and a play mat! There will be hours of fun spent playing your favorite characters and telling not-so-spooky stories. Get It Here! Mickey Skeleton Halloween T-Shirt ©Amazon Your kid will be back in school with Halloween style! The iconic Mickey skeleton is sure to make this their new favorite shirt. Grab it now from Target to add it to their basket. Get It Here! Halloween Baskets Pick up one of these cute baskets to give your kids their gifts in. If you go trick-or-treating, they could also double as your candy basket! Candy Corn Basket ©Amazon This candy corn basket is adorable and would conveniently fit all the new goodies inside it! It’s perfect for Halloween. Get It Here! Rectangular Bat Basket ©Amazon Fill up this rectangular bat basket with all the Halloween treats! Your kiddo will love getting their boo-basket. Get It Here! Personalized Pumpkin Trick-or-Treating Basket ©Amazon We LOVE that this jack-o-lantern basket is personalizable! It comes with a white marker pen so you or your child can write their name on it. It’ll make a fun gift full of all the goodies! Get It Here! We’re starting to get into the Halloween spirit! Put together your kiddo a cute boo basket to get them ready for the fall holiday. Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Don’t miss out on more Disney souvenirs on our Amazon storefront!The post We’ve Created the Ultimate Disney Boo Basket for ! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is not a drill, people! EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival starts THIS Friday! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (2023) We can’t wait to try out all of this year’s offerings at the 25+ food booths (plus the offerings at the year-round EPCOT locations!) AND tell you about each and every one of them so you know what to expect when you visit. We’re big fans of making sure we’re dressed for the occasion when a new festival begins, and if you feel the same, we have a shameless self-plug — we think our Food and Wine Festival shirts are PERFECT for this year’s event! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re Obsessed With This Era! ©DFBStore If you love Food and Wine as much as we do, you may find yourself saying your in your “Food and Wine Era” and that’s why our Food and Wine Era Shirt is PERFECT! The best part? We have it in MULTIPLE different styles and 7 colors to make sure you find what’s perfect for you. Check it out! Love The Vibes? So Do We! ©DFBStore If you love the vibes of Food and Wine, then our Food and Wine Vibes Shirt is calling your name. Just like our other designs, this one comes in over 4 different styles and 4 different colors to make everyone in your party happy! Grab it here! Visiting With A First Timer? ©DFBStore If you’re heading to the festival with someone who’s a newbie, the Welcome to my World Shirt is a fantastic way to introduce them to YOUR world! You’ve read all our posts and are ready for the festival and can now share it with your friend/family member, so why not flaunt that? Plus, we personally just love the design of some of the most iconic World Showcase buildings! Add it to your cart! Princess Fans — This is The BEST Crossover! ©DFBStore But we think our favorite design this year is our Disney Princess Wine Glasses Shirt! Yes, it’s just what it sounds like — we paired four of our favorite Disney Princesses with wines and descriptions that we think describe them to a T. Not only can you grab a shirt with all 4 of them… ©DFBStore …but you can also grab individual shirts as well! They’re perfect for matching with friends and family members on your festival day, if we do say so ourselves. Check it out here! Overwhelmed? We Can Help! 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Guide If the festival feels overwhelming to you and you don’t know where to start, check out our 2024 DFB Food & Wine Festival Guide! With over 250 pages of information, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the festival all in one place! And since it’s digital, you can bring it WITH you on your phone! That way, if you’re confused and get stuck, you have our guide right at your fingertips. Grab the Guide right here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Food and Wine news, along with all the other exciting updates coming out of Disney World! Check out our ENTIRE DFB Store right here! What’s your favorite part of the Food and Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post It's Official. These Are the PERFECT Shirts for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hollywood Studios is SUCH a fun park to visit. It’s a great way to step into the movies, including some of your favorite movies, like Toy Story and Star Wars. Tower of Terror But we also like to visit The Twilight Zone there and visit a hotel that has a very sketchy elevator or ride to an Aerosmith concert on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. We also love seeing the Muppets (and we really hope they’ll be sticking around for a while) and just the whole general vibe of the park. But what makes a good Hollywood Studios souvenir? Well, we’re going to tell you. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Don’t have Amazon Prime? You can sign up for a free trial by clicking the banner below: If you can’t get to Hollywood Studios, though, no worries! You can get the best Hollywood Studios souvenirs online, too! Get the “I Am Your Father” Buzz Lightyear Tee ©Amazon If you love Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this tee combines both fandoms. First, you’ve got the Zurg graphic, but it’s a take on a Star Wars scene. This shirt comes in a variety of colors and styles, too, and is PERFECT for walking around Hollywood Studios Buy On Amazon Buy the LEGO R2-D2 Figure ©Amazon Okay, Star Wars fans, if you spend most of your time in Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this is the droid you’ve been looking for. This R2-D2 LEGO set features over 1,000 pieces to create one of the sassiest droids to ever roam the galaxy far, far away. Buy On Amazon Get the Hollywood Tower Hotel Sketchbook Ornament ©Disney Mickey and Minnie are dressed all dapper as they get ready to check in to the Hollywood Tower Hotel on this beautiful ornament. Did anyone warn them about the elevator, though? Hang this beauty on your Christmas tree this holiday season to celebrate your favorite Hollywood Studios ride. Buy at The Disney Store Buy the Hoth Starbucks Mug Hoth Starbucks Mug Here’s another one for you Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fans. This fun Starbucks mug is dedicated to the coldest planet in the galaxy far, far away, Hoth. It also has a giant AT-AT just like the one in front of Star Tours, as well as a tauntaun and Wampa and both Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance symbols. Buy at The Disney Store So be sure to grab some of your favorite new Hollywood Studios souvenirs now! Visit our Amazon Store for more Disney souvenirs and essentialsThe post One Hollywood Studios Souvenir that's Practically Perfect, According to Just About Everybody first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is one ride at Disney World that always has rumors looming about a potential re-theme. Hollywood Studios Disney World has been updating attractions lately. For example, Splash Mountain turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Country Bear Jamboree closed and re-opened with a new show of the Bears singing covers of Disney songs. We also got the unfortunate news that we would be losing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer’s Island to make way for a brand new Cars Land. The difference with these announcements is that we got notice of the changes way before they closed. When Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster goes down to be refurbished rumors swirl around that the ride will open with a new theme. And while we know that these rumors have been going on for years, we must say it seems a little silly to freak out over it. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster We are not saying that we would not miss Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith, but instead saying that there is no reason to panic until Disney announces something. In most cases Disney gives fair warning of when a project is to start. For example, if you want to experience It’s Tough to Be a Bug! one more time, you need to do so soon as Zootopia: Better Zoogether will take its place in Winter of 2025. Zootopia: Better Zoogether ©Disney While Aerosmith has unfortunately announced their retirement, they posted on X that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster had re-opened after being closed for a lengthy refurbishment. We think this update shows that Aerosmith still has a good working relationship with Disney, and a re-theme is unlikely for now. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster It was rumored that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster would be replaced by a Monsters Inc. door coaster, and funny enough the attraction was finally confirmed earlier this month at D23. Although no location for this new land has been announced, it seems highly unlikely that the land would go where Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster currently is. Monsters, Inc. coaster While Disney has a ton of new and exciting projects like the Magic Kingdom expansion including a Villains Land and Cars Land, as well as a Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas-themed land replacing DinoLand U.S.A., we think it is pretty safe to say that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is not going anywhere anytime soon. Pueblo Esperanza Model Rest assured, if Disney were to ever announce a re-theme for Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, we would make sure to keep you updated since you “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.” So as always keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, updates, and tips! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you think Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will ever be re-themed? Let us know in the comments! The post Does This End the Speculation of a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Re-Theme in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Take me out to the ballgame Magic Kingdom Park! That’s the tune the Little League team from Lake Mary, Florida will be singing this Thursday at Walt Disney World Resort. The team recently competed in the Little League World Series, defeating Chinese Taipei 2-1 to win the 2024 World Championship. After receiving a truly championship-worthy welcome at Orlando International Airport earlier in the week, the team will be honored with a parade down Main Street, U.S.A., this Thursday afternoon. The players from Lake Mary — located just north of Orlando — will be the Grand Marshals ahead of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade on Thursday afternoon. Just like their pro sports heroes before them, the Lake Mary Little League team now gets to enjoy their victory at The Most Magical Place on Earth! The celebration for the Lake Mary team is scheduled to step off at 1:30 p.m. ET. It’s sure to be fun for the whole family, so come root for the hometown team as they parade from Frontierland all the way down to Main Street U.S.A. If you plan on being in the park, get ready to celebrate this historic win! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog as the Lake Mary team celebrates their victory at the park! Play ball! The post Play Ball! Little League World Series Champions to Join Parade at Magic Kingdom appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

We got to experience a very special event recently! Moonlight Magic We went to Disney Vacation Club’s exclusive event for members, Moonlight Magic, at Hollywood Studios. Moonlight Magic events are complimentary for members and take place at different parks throughout the year. Members can sign up and reserve their spots on the Disney Vacation Club Website. We are so grateful that we got to check out this event that gives Disney Vacation Club members and their families a chance to enjoy attractions, special character interactions, entertainment, and snacks after hours! As we mentioned, Moonlight Magic is for Disney Vacation Club members and can be compared to a Disney After Hours event—except this one is free! Park capacity is limited, which means ride wait times stay low throughout the night. Moonlight Magic We went to the Moonlight Magic offering in Hollywood Studios, and the event lasted from 9:30PM to 12:30AM, after the park closed to the general public. Unlike other After Hours events, this event does not grant you early admission into the park. Moonlight Magic in Hollywood Studios First, we got our map and wristbands! Wristband The map was specially made for the event! Map for Hollywood Studios Moonlight Magic We were even given snack coupons that we could use throughout the night. Just like other After Hours events, you can get unlimited ice cream and other snacks. BUT these snack certificates allowed us to get qualifying food and drink items that were part of the Disney Dining Plan at select dining locations. This is another huge perk of this free event! Snack Coupons We made sure to get lots of ice cream! Free ice cream! Specialty entertainment offerings included this DJ who was set up in front of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. DJ Of course, we also spent the night finding all the cool character meet-and-greets! We got to see Moongirl from Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur, some of our favorite monsters from Monsters Inc., Mickey and Minnie in their Halloween best, and even Jawas from Star Wars! Breea and the Jawas Seeing George Sanderson was a huge surprise! Hey, Monsters! Mickey and Minnie greeted in front of Hollywood and Vine. Mickey and Minnie are ready for Halloween! As expected, wait times were super low throughout the night since attendance is limited. Check out those low waits! Look at how low the wait time for Rise of the Resistance was! 10 minutes for stand-by is almost unheard of! Only 10 minutes for Rise! If the night could not get any better, we even got to see a special showing of Fantasmic! Fantasmic! at Moonlight Magic The park was pretty empty throughout the night, so it really did feel like we had the park to ourselves at some points. Moonlight Magic Moonlight Magic is one of the many perks that Disney Vacation Club Members get to take advantage of as part of their membership. We had so much fun at Moonlight Magic and can’t get over how this event is free! Check Out More Disney Vacation Club Perks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you attended a Moonlight Magic event? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Moonlight Magic. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Check Out an EXCLUSIVE Late-Night Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios with Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been less than a month since Hurricane Debby turned Tropical Storm Debby hit Florida. Tropical Storm Debby at Magic Kingdom The worst of the storm mostly hit Northern Florida while its bands swept across Disney World and Orlando causing lots of rain and storms. The parks never closed, but many flights were delayed and canceled at the Orlando International Airport. The National Hurricane Center continuously monitors the tropical areas for developing storms and hurricanes as Florida continues to be in hurricane season. Now, the NHC has been following two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic for possible development — here’s what you need to know. STORM UPDATES A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World 6 Items You Need For a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Over the past couple of days, the National Hurricane Center has marked two areas of tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that have the potential to develop into tropical storms or hurricanes. ©NHC According to the NHC, the area of low pressure in the Western Atlantic has a low chance of formation within the next 48 hours and 7 days, roughly a 10% chance of formation. The disturbance in the Central Tropical Atlantic is also an area of low pressure with a 0% chance of formation in the next 48 hours and a low 20% chance of formation through the next 7 days. ©Fox35 These are low chances, making it less likely for tropical storms to develop, but it is something to be aware of and monitor if you live in the Florida area or plan to be at Disney World in the coming week. It may get rainy and wet while you’re in the parks. Tropical Storm Debby at Animal Kingdom Rain happens all the time in Florida and hurricane season continues into November for the area. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this fall, we suggest packing rain gear regardless of these possible developments. Keep an eye on the weather forecast leading up to your trip so you ensure you’re prepared! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! What Is a Rain Check and How Can It SAVE Your Night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you heading to Disney World in the coming week? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: National Hurricane Center Monitoring 2 Potential Storms in Atlantic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re just one day away from the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and WE ARE READY! EPCOT Food & Wine Festival The festival will run through November 23rd, and we can’t wait to check out all the food booths and eat ALL the new food this year, as well as jam out to the Eat to the Beat concert series. We’ve already seen this year’s food booth menus, but now those menus are popping up in EPCOT with prices. So here are the menus with prices we’ve seen so far. Let’s start with the Germany booth. For food, you can grab: Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese — $5.25 Bratwurst on a pretzel roll with mustard for — $6.25 Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce for — $4.75 2024 Germany Booth Menu You can grab some alcoholic beverages, too: Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz (New) von Trapp Brewing Dunkel Lager — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz for 12 oz. (New) Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA — $9 Weihenstephaner Festbier — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz for 12 oz. Beer Flight — $10.25 The Alps Food Booth is always a favorite. Here’s a look at this year’s menu and prices for food: Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette — $5.75 Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette — $5.25 Dark Chocolate Fondue with berries, pound cake, and meringues — $6 2024 Menu for The Alps Booth Beverages available include: Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Hard Radler — $5.75for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Frozen Rosé — $9 You’ll want to stop by the Refreshment Outpost for some festival offerings, including the following snacks: IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with piri piri peppers and onions, and piri piri aïoli (Plant-based) (New) — $6.50, Curried Chicken and South African Boerewors Sausage Stew with chickpeas and potatoes served in a bread bowl (New) — $5.75 Chocolate Amarula Mousse Dome with white chocolate (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (New) — $6.25 2024 Refreshment Outpost Menu Here’s a look at the beverages and their prices: Keel Farms Blackberry Apricot Jam Hard Cider (New) — $12 Habesha Cold Gold Pilsner (New) — $12 Gulf Stream Brewing Company Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager — $12 The India booth has some delicious-sounding food on the menu: Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) — $5.50 Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread — $6.25 2024 India Booth Menu Here’s what beverages look like at this booth: Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) — $5 United Brewing Taj Mahal Premium Lager — $5.50 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine — $7.50 Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur — $11.50 CORKCICLE Stemless Flute — $24.00 Over at Flavors of America, our mouths are already watering for the food coming to that booth: New York-style All Beef Hot Dog with sauerkraut, onion-tomato sauce, and spicy mustard in a brioche bun (New) –— $6.75 Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog with tomato, dill pickle, pickled sport pepper, diced onions, yellow mustard, and Chicago green relish in a poppy seed bun (New) — $6.75 Carolina-style All Beef Hot Dog with chili, coleslaw, and yellow mustard in a brioche bun (New) — $6.75 Southwest-style All Beef Hot Dog wrapped in bacon with warm pinto beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado crema, and queso fresco in a French roll (New) — $7.25 Freshly-baked Chocolate Pudding Cake with bourbon caramel (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New) — $5 2024 Flavors of America Booth Menu Here’s a look at beverages: Brewery Ommegang Farm Fresh Ale conditioned on Wildflower Honey (New) — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Goose Island Beer Co. Hazy Beer Hug Hazy IPA (New) — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Wicked Weed Fest Bier (New) — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Beer Flight — $10.25 Spain has some delicious sounding food on the menu: Spanish Charcuterie: Jamón, Manchego, and pan con tomate (New) — $6.50 Paella Negra: Squid ink rice with shrimp, Bay scallops, and octopus served with garlic aïoli (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New) — $8 2024 Spain Booth Menu Beverages: Red Sangria — $7.50 Quinta del ’67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera — $7.50 The Greece menu with prices is also up. Here’s what the food looks like: Spanakopita – $5.00 IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka (Plant-based) – $5.50 Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) – $5 Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread – $6.75 Greece Booth 2024 Menu Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko White Wine – $6.50 Zoe Rosé – $6 Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red – $6.50 Wine Flight – $7.50 Greek Melon Limenade with Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Aelred Melon Apéritif de Provence, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix (New) – $11.50 Hello, Belgium, we can’t wait to eat at your booth! Check out the food: Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes — $6.25 Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache — $5.50 Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream — $5.50 2024 Belgium Food Booth Menu For beverages, we have: Belgian Chilled Coffee (Non-alcoholic) — $12 Brouwerij St Bernardus Dragòn Wit (New) — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale (New) — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Beer Flight — $10.25 Belgian Chilled Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur — $12 The Brazil menu is up, too. Let’s take a look at the food: Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice — $6.50 Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) — $5 2024 Brazil Food Booth Menu Here are the beverages you’ll find at Brazil: Xingu Black Beer — $5.75 for 6 oz/$9.75 for 12 oz Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça — $12 Over in France, the food looks yummy, as always. Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg moelleux, goat cheese, and caramelized onions (New) — $7.95 Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot brioche with garlic and parsley cream (New) — $7.95 Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de terre roties: Braised short ribs in cabernet with roasted potatoes — $7.95 Crème Brûlée mangue et passion à la Confiture: Mango passion crème brûlée with fruit compote (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) — $5.95 2024 France Booth Menu We’ve got some beverages to look forward to, as well, including NEW ones: Cocktail au Gin et Aux Fraises: Rose d’Argent Strawberry Gin, cranberry juice, and DOLE Pineapple Juice (New) Mas La Chevalière, Pinot Noir (New) — $13.95 Guillaume Touton, Brut de Pêche Sparkling wine with natural peach (New) — $6.95 Frozen French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice — $14.95 We’ll be keeping an eye out for more menus with prices, so stay tuned to DFB for more. You’ll also want to follow us tomorrow, August 29th, as we go LIVE for the first day of the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. One Big Reason You Need to CHANGE Your EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Strategy IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 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Oogie Boogie Bash has officially kicked off at Disney California Adventure and we’re bringing you everything you need to know! Gotta pay a visit to the boogie man! This year’s party runs from from August 25th to October 31st, and you can expect all sorts of exclusive snacks, meet-and-greets, and of course — exclusive MERCH! We’re checking it ALL out right now and we hope you’re ready to shop until you DROP! Consider this your official guide to ALL of the exclusive merchandise that you’ll be able to grab at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Let’s BOOGIE! Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Display There’s a new Oogie Boogie Loungefly backpack this year! You can add this to your collection for $88 exclusively at the party. New Oogie Boogie Loungefly Backpack! There are also new glow-in-the-dark Oogie Boogie ears featuring some iconic Villains! New glow-in-the-dark ears These will be in high demand! We even love the back of them. Back of the ears Of course it’s not a party without a new Spirit Jersey! The back features the one and only Oogie Boogie himself. A new Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey Lock, Shock, and Barrel are featured on the back of this new Oogie Boogie green sweatshirt. You can get it for $69.99. A new Oogie Boogie sweatshirt We also spotted a new green and purple Oogie Boogie Bash tumbler! A new Oogie Boogie tumbler! Last, but not least, you can grab a new glow-in-the-dark t-shirt for $34.99! A new Oogie Boogie glow-in-the-dark t-shirt! There’s tons to do at these Halloween parties at California Adventure. Unfortunately, all the parties for this year are sold out, but if you were lucky enough to get a ticket, we’re sure you’ll have a great time! Don’t forget to pick up some of these exclusive souvenirs while you’re there. In the meantime, we’ll be bringing you a look at alllllll the best things happening at Oogie Boogie Bash so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! FOLLOW ALONG as We Bring You Everything You Need To Know About Oogie Boogie Bash Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Tell us in the comments. The post ALL the EXCLUSIVE Souvenirs at Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article