We’re in Epcot checking out what’s new this week! The restaurants are busy adding some seasonal treats as well as fall flavors! Construction is moving forward on a variety of attractions! Let’s take a closer look…
Disney Food News This Week: New Eats, Holiday News, and MORE!
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is happening NOW!! Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival pages! PLUS – check out our BEST OF THE FEST!
TOY STORY LAND IS OPEN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!!
Halloween Time is happening right NOW at Disneyland and we have details on ALL THE FOOD!
And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018!
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Disney Food News
- We have entertainment updates and more news about the 2018 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic.
- We reviewed Food and Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Bonnet Creek.
- Discover where you’ll find Pumpkin-Filled Churros in Disney Springs.
- We have new details about the Millennium Falcon attraction coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
- Earl of Sandwich is reopening at Disneyland next week!
- Try a Thanksgiving Monte Cristo in Disneyland on Thanksgiving Day!
- Check out the Disney Cruise Line itineraries for 2020!
- Get the details on the Halloween Soirée at The Edison!
- Rafiki’s Planet Watch is coming back!
- Joffrey’s Coffee celebrated National Coffee Day at Disney World.
- Check out the newest Caramel Squares in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion.
- Dockside Margaritas is serving “throwback” drinks all weekend in Disney Springs!
- We checked out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
- We reviewed the new Apple Cider Donut Holes at Animal Kingdom.
- We have an update on the family-style dining at Pizzfari.
- We answered all your questions about the new date-based ticketing at Disney World.
- Check out all the Princess Cakes coming to Amorette’s Patisserie.
- You have to see the BEST. CAKE. EVER. in Disneyland.
- Vegan Skillet spotted at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
- Check out what’s new at Disney Springs this week.
- Check out the new offerings coming to Early Morning Magic.
- We have details on the Play, Stay, and Dine vacation package!
- Check out the new Oktoberfest Cupcake at Roaring Fork Cafe!
- More narrators announced for the Candlelight Processional, plus more holiday details.
- The walls are down at the Magic Kingdom’s Club 33 location.
- We reviewed the new Poison Apple Glow Cube drinks in Disney Springs.
- Check out the Maple Bacon Milkshake in Disney Springs.
- Booking is now open for Thanksgiving Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel!
- We reviewed lunch at the Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom.
- Check out these Mickey and Minnie Whoopie Pies at Everything Pop.
- We reviewed the Oktoberfest Poutine at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs.
- New DFB YouTube videos: 25 Must-Do Holiday Activities at Disney World, Food Tour of Disney’s Boardwalk, Are These Disney Upgrades Worth It, Part 1, and Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s Biggest Changes.
Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.
New DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s Biggest Changes
UPDATED: Reopening of Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Delayed
UPDATED: Earl of Sandwich did open today after all! Hooray!
We have an update regarding the reopening of Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
The Orange County Register reports that the reopening of the popular sandwich shop, which was originally anticipated for October 1st, has been postponed. [Read more…]
UPDATE: Rafiki’s Planet Watch Is COMING BACK Y’ALL!
Great news for anyone who was disappointed to hear that Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom would be closing in late October.
The spot will indeed begin a refurbishment after October 20th. However, Orlando Sentinel is reporting that a Disney spokesperson has confirmed that Rafiki’s Planet Watch will be reopening in the Spring of 2019 after all! [Read more…]
DFB Video: Are These Disney Upgrades Worth it? Part 1
Happy Weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re asking (and answering) some questions: “Are These Disney Upgrades Worth it?”
There’s no shortage of ways to upgrade your Disney World vacation. For instance, should you buy park tickets that allow you to visit one park for one day, or should you spring for Park Hoppers to visit more parks? Will your family be satisfied with the Quick Service or Standard Disney Dining Plan, or would the Deluxe Dining Plan be a better choice? These are just two of several of the topics we are covering when we ask, “Is this Disney World upgrade worth it?” Find out our thoughts in our latest DFB YouTube video! [Read more…]
Entertainment Lineup and Seminars for the 2018 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
The 9th annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27, 2018.
This popular two-night event coincides with the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and includes The Causeway, Seminars, and three special food locations — and today we have details on the entertainment and seminars for the event! [Read more…]
Where To Find Pumpkin-Filled Churros in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs!
It’s that time of the year: pumpkin has firmly infiltrated all aspects of dining at Walt Disney World from pumpkin spice beverages to snacks and sweets (including this fabulous Pumpkin Spice Beignet at Port Orleans!).
And in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs, a pop-up bar in the Town Center neighborhood is serving Pumpkin-Filled Churros!
The Town Center Pop Up Bar was primarily a beverage cart until the recent additions of churros and pretzels. [Read more…]
It’s Time To Plan Your Next Disney Trip With TWO of Our Most Popular DFB Guides On SALE!
If you’re making plans to visit Walt Disney World this fall for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or for the Holiday season (or both!), we have a great deal for you at the DFB Store!
Today, get 30% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or the pre-order for the DFB Guide to the 2018 Walt Disney World Holidays! Just use promo code 30SALE!
These DFB Guides are two of our best-selling Guides and are full of all the information you need to book your fall vacation to Disney World! [Read more…]
Food and Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek
The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is happening now through November 12 celebrating food and wine (and more) from around the world.
And, there’s another foodie celebration hosted by the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek that is meant to complement and enhance your Epcot Food and Wine Festival experience — the Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
The Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria features a selection of tasting events highlighting dishes from the hotel’s signature restaurants along with their master mixology team and pastry team. Let’s check out some of the goodies. [Read more…]
Disney Cruise Line Itineraries (Including New Orleans and Hawaii!) Released for 2020! Here’s How To Get a $100 On Board Credit!
If you’re anything like us, just about any vacation is better with Mickey Mouse. And now that the 2020 Disney Cruise Line itineraries have been released, there’s no better time to explore ports all over the world!