food IS a theme park
The 2023 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has officially kicked off, and we tried so many exciting new foods.
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
But, did you know there is more to the festival than Outdoor Kitchens? The festival is full of experiences like Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Some of the best experiences for the festival might go unnoticed if you don’t know where to look!
There is no shortage of Italian food in Disney World, but it can be a challenge to find some that is actually good.
100th Anniversary Sign in Disney Springs
I stopped by Disney Springs this week to have a bite to eat at Pizza Ponte and to check out how it compares to other Italian spots in Disney World. Come see how it went!
It is a big week for restaurant and snack news in Disney World.
Trail’s End
We’ve been gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Disney World — EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival — which begins on July 27th, 2023. But, did you know that a popular restaurant that had closed for a refurbishment and redesign was scheduled to reopen this week as well? Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground was set to open on July 27th as a new quick-service concept, but it has opened its doors early for a soft opening and we went to check it out. Come see how it went!
Staying caffeinated in Disney World is a must for many of us, but it can get pricey!
How do you like your coffee?
Whether you’re team Joffrey’s or team Starbucks, there are plenty of ways to get your fix around the parks. But if you’re looking to snag a deal on your drink of choice, you might be tempted to head to Starbucks after seeing the new promotion they are running!
Disney has released quite a few collector’s items throughout the years, but few draw as much of a crowd as the elusive Popcorn Bucket.
Disneyland popcorn cart
Recently, Disney World released a Premium Cinderella Popcorn Bucket in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary — and it sold out quickly! And, do we even need to mention the Figment Popcorn Bucket that broke the internet? It was so popular that even the Orlando International Airport had to get in on the action. Today, Disneyland has released a new popcorn bucket in celebration of this monumental anniversary, and it’s already shaping up to be a hit.
Are you ready?
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival starts tomorrow, July 27th, 2023! We’re going to be there trying out all of the new food and drinks and bringing you tons of reviews throughout the day. But, a few of this year’s Outdoor Kitchens have a delayed opening, so we’ll have to wait a while before we can try them out. We know that Bubbles & Brine, Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, and Swirled Showcase will be opening on September 22nd, 2023 in celebration of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. We’ve also had a look at the menus of these booths to come. But, there are still a few details about these booths that we have been waiting on. This week, however, Disney dropped a new clue about where one of these booths might end up — and it involves a mysterious renovation of a former dining location.
Exciting new things have been popping up all over Disney Springs lately.
Disney Springs
Vivoli il Gelato is serving Sorbetto inside half of a pineapple (!!), there’s a new spicy Nashville Hot Chicken at Earl of Sandwich, and we even tried TWELVE new eats recently for the Flavors of Florida event happening all around the Springs. Soon, two new restaurants will join the scene — Summer House on the Lake and EET by Maneet Chauhan. But how are the stores doing? Well, it’s complicated.
With SO many food choices in EPCOT, it can be hard to figure out where to stop for lunch.
EPCOT
The World Showcase is full of restaurants with globally-inspired cuisine, and with the park’s major transformation, we’ve even got new dining locations to enjoy. If there is a festival going on (and there often is), there are even more choices to decide between. So, we hit up every place we can to bring you reviews to make your decision process a little easier. Today, let’s take a look at one of the quick service options in the France pavilion: Crêpes À Emporter.
Disney Springs is full of some of the best restaurants in Disney World.
Disney Springs
Whether you’re looking for a fancy meal or just some good old-fashioned DOLE Whip, you’ll be able to find something to enjoy. And, there’s even more on the way! At Summer House on the Lake, guests will be able to dine on the water later this year. Now, Disney has just announced that another new restaurant is coming!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Disney World can be expensive.
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