food IS a theme park
Star Wars fans may be some of the most dedicated fans of all time.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Since 1977, fans of the Star Wars franchise have spent millions of dollars on movies, streaming subscriptions to watch new Star Wars TV shows, Star Wars Celebration, and visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disney World and Disneyland. However, we just recently attended a VERY special Star Wars event that you might not even know about, and it’s all about lighting up the night with lightsabers.
We are DAYS away from the return of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, and we are getting excited!
Food and Wine 2023
All the booths and menus for the 2024 Food and Wine Festival were just recently released, and we have been making our game plans for when we visit the festival on August 29th. This year, there are five new booths and so many new menu items! And, of course, fan-favorite booths and items will also make their return this year. If you are like us, though, you may be looking for a place to cool off in EPCOT, and this newly re-opened space is the perfect place to do so!
We still are not over all the new and exciting announcements from D23!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
In case you missed it, D23, The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, took place earlier this month in Anaheim, California, and Disney gave us a glimpse at a bunch of new projects. During the Park Panel, we found out about additions coming to Disney Cruise Line, the international parks, Disneyland, and, of course, Disney World. Each of Disney World’s four parks is slated to get new additions. While it has been a long time coming, it was officially announced that DinoLand U.S.A. will transform into a Tropical Americas Land by 2027. There were three rides announced for this overhaul, but people seem only to be talking about two of the attractions.Â
Can you believe that we are nearing the end of August already?!
Magic Kingdom
Spooky season is in full swing at Disney World as we enter September. Schools have started in many parts of the country, and fall is just around the corner. Now is one of the times that people love going to Disney World. The temperatures begin to cool off, the fall and Halloween decorations are the favorites for many people, and since school has started the crowds aren’t always as busy as in the middle of the summer. However, there are a few mistakes that we worry people may make if they’re headed to the parks in September. So here are a few reminders to help you plan your next trip!
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because they’ve dropped so many new updates this week (including some for spooky season!). If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
EPCOT
I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on a popular EPCOT Show being extended, four exclusive new perks for an upcoming Disney resort hotel, and the medals revealed for the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Are y’all ready? Okay, let’s go!
We’ll just let y’all know that we LOVE EPCOT. It’s funny because as kids, many of us thought it wasn’t all that great (granted, there’s a LOT more for kids to enjoy at EPCOT now), but as adults, EPCOT could be our favorite park in Disney World.
EPCOT Monorail
One, you can literally travel AROUND the world in a day, shopping for souvenirs from each country, eating around the world, drinking around the world (and we have a warning about that in a bit), and more. Plus you’ve got the EVER classic Spaceship Earth, and one of our personal favorite chill rides of all time, Living With The Land (don’t come at us because we don’t play when it comes to this ride). But there are some truths about this park that could have you regretting your decisions.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando! Recently, an interesting pattern of wait times has developed, and we need to discuss it.
Storm clouds over the Magic Kingdom…
Disney World saw one of its most iconic — and popular — attractions return this week. Peter Pan’s Flight ended its refurb early and immediately changed the wait times landscape at the Magic Kingdom. Meanwhile, guests continued to get used to the new  Lighting Lane Multi Pass system.Â
Some pretty awesome things happened with Disney World food this week.
Y’all! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs has arrived in Disney World!!!
First, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Disney’s BoardWalk FINALLY OPENED. Yes, we finally got our Pickle Dog. We’ve only waited FOREVER for this day. We also had an AMAZING meal (well, ANOTHER amazing meal) at Takumi-Tei in EPCOT. And maybe, most importantly, THE NEW STARBUCKS FALL MENU DROPPED. However, we also saw some changes with Disney World restaurant menus, and well, we’re going to tell you about them.
We’re used to rides closing from time to time in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
The rides may close for extended re-theming and construction or for temporary refurbishments. Peter Pan’s Flight recently reopened EARLY in Magic Kingdom with an all-new scene, and now this week, another opening day ride in Magic Kingdom will be closing for its own refurbishment. Along with this ride, a shooting arcade, a water park, food courts, and more will continue to be closed this week!
We are days away from the return of the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
EPCOT has been festival-less all summer, and we are so excited for one of DFB’s favorite festivals to return! Earlier this summer, we got news of what artists and bands will be performing at the Eat to the Beat Concert series, and we also got a look at other offerings that will be returning to the festival, like Emile’s Fromage Montage and Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt. In our opinion, some of the most exciting news came when the complete list of booths and menus was announced! After the list came out, some Disney Adults were left frustrated with the line-up of food offerings.Â
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