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What’s Going On With the NEW Japan Pavilion Restaurant in EPCOT?

Wouldn’t it be nice if Disney had one clear, specific opening date for every new project and upcoming attraction? Wouldn’t it be simpler if there was just one official ribbon-cutting ceremony per attraction, then that attraction would open to the public? Well, for better or worse, that’s not always the way it goes in Disney World.

Monorail in EPCOT

So why are we lamenting the Disney World opening timeline process on a random August afternoon? Well, we noticed something weird was going on in EPCOT, and our investigation took us on a wild journey. Buckle up, we’re going for a ride.

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You Definitely Need a Dining Package for These 4 Eat to the Beat Concerts at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival

By Kelly Oliveros 1 Comment

Planning a trip to EPCOT’s 2023 International Food & Wine Festival? There are some BIG things you need to know about!

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

We’ve got a full look at the menus here, our picks for the very BEST things to eat and drink, a complete look at the Festival merchandise, and reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. here. But there’s one Festival event you can’t forget about — the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. While you can just walk right up and watch the concerts for free, if you assume that’ll be easy to do for every performer, you could be making a BIG mistake.

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New Shoes You Can Count on To Last Through a 10-Mile Disney World Day

By Robin Burks 3 Comments

There are a lot of things you need to do to prepare for a trip to Disney World.

EPCOT

First, you’ll need to start working on your advance dining reservations, meaning you need to know where you want to eat. You also need to start making your park pass reservations (although certain guests will no longer have to do that as of 2024). You’ll need to work on your packing list, which means deciding what clothes to bring. But most importantly, you need to prepare for something you might not be thinking about: walking.

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You Might Want To AVOID Disney World on October 17th

By Lauren Writtenberry 1 Comment

There are a LOT of reasons to visit Disney World this October.

Strike up the band

At Magic Kingdom, the streets are decorated with pumpkins, scarecrows, and more for the Halloween season. There is a ton of Halloween merch and of course, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be happening on certain dates. At EPCOT, the Food and Wine Festival will be happening all month long. But now, there is one reason NOT to visit Disney World in October.

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This Terrible EPCOT Restaurant Hack Can SAVE You Right Now

By Robin Burks 2 Comments

When it comes to dining, there’s a HUGE problem in EPCOT.

EPCOT

Okay, there are a few problems. First, picking a place to eat — EPCOT has SO many good restaurants. Do you want to have a meal in space or maybe chow down on some German food with German entertainment? But even after you make that decision, the other problem is this: some of these places are hard to get advance dining reservations. But we have a hack!

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DFB Video: We’ve Eaten at EVERY EPCOT Restaurant — These Are the BEST

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When you’re at EPCOT, you’re not just eating at a theme park — you’re eating AROUND THE WORLD.

EPCOT

So WHICH restaurants are gonna offer something NEW and EXCITING for you to try, which ones will give you the BEST variety, and which ones will stretch your dollar? Let’s go on a Disney food adventure today, on DFB Guide.

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I Was a Character Attendant in Disney World, and I Need You To Know These 5 Things

By Madeleine Zaharchuk Leave a Comment

Did you know that Disney World character attendants are called “Blueberries”? Every time you meet a character in Disney World, whether it’s the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, or a Disney princess, there’s going to be a Character Attendant Cast Member nearby. They wear blue polo tops and khaki pants, hence the name “Blueberry.” (Admittedly, the outfits aren’t nearly as cool as the polka dot dresses or sombreros that Minnie and pals get to wear, but that’s another story for another day)

It’s a JOY to work in Disney World!

Basically, Character Attendants are like the sidekicks to all your favorite characters. Mickey needs a pen to sign his autograph? Ask a Blueberry! Need someone to snap a photo? Ask a Blueberry! Want to know when Goofy will be back from his phone call with his son Max? Ask a Blueberry! You get the idea. Now that we’ve got the introductions out of the way, let’s discuss five things a Disney World Blueberry wants you to know.

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Alright, Who’s Buying These WILDLY Expensive Disney Souvenirs? (And Can We Be Friends?)

By Jordan-Paige Sudduth 1 Comment

Listen, we’re no strangers to expensive Disney souvenirs — Disney vacations themselves are already really expensive.

EPCOT

While we were in Magic Kingdom recently, we walked into Crystal Arts, which is home to some expensive souvenirs. What we didn’t expect to find were two rare souvenirs that cost a LOT of money. Seriously — you could buy a LOT of Mickey pretzels with all that cash. 😳

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14 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED Their Menus This Week

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Everything is always changing in Disney World.

Ariel Milkshake

Right now, some things are changing on World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT (and some Disney fans might not be happy about it). Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of construction for new Disney Vacation Club villas. New restaurants are on the way, as are new attractions. But restaurant menu changes are also happening regularly at Disney World restaurants.

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BEER-Flavored Chips Exist in Disney World and They Might SURPRISE You

By Robin Burks Leave a Comment

The one thing you gotta love about EPCOT is how many unique foods you can find throughout the park.

House of Good Fortune at EPCOT’s China Pavilion

Not only can you get that infamous Pickle Shake at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, but you can also find some interesting snacks in the World Showcase Pavilions. Take potato chips, for example — we’ve tried some very unusual flavors, including Octopus Chips, Fruit-flavored potato chips, and more. Well, now, we’ve discovered Beer Chips, and we HAD to try them — our curiosity got the best of us.

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What’s Going On With the NEW Japan Pavilion Restaurant in EPCOT?

You Definitely Need a Dining Package for These 4 Eat to the Beat Concerts at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival

New Shoes You Can Count on To Last Through a 10-Mile Disney World Day

You Might Want To AVOID Disney World on October 17th

This Terrible EPCOT Restaurant Hack Can SAVE You Right Now

DFB Video: We’ve Eaten at EVERY EPCOT Restaurant — These Are the BEST

I Was a Character Attendant in Disney World, and I Need You To Know These 5 Things

Alright, Who’s Buying These WILDLY Expensive Disney Souvenirs? (And Can We Be Friends?)

14 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED Their Menus This Week

BEER-Flavored Chips Exist in Disney World and They Might SURPRISE You

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