BREAKING: ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Interactive Experience Announced for Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Brit Tuttle
A new interactive experience has been announced for Walt Disney World that will surely test your sense of smell, titled “Smellephants on Parade.” ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Per a tweet shared by the official Disney Parks Twitter account, guests will be able to take part in a “family-friendly ‘search and sniff’ adventure,” set to be added …
REVIEW: Seafood Pie, Bailey’s Shake, and More Fan-Favorite Dishes Return to Ireland for the 2023 International EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
While the Ireland booth has returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests expecting new offerings on the menu may be a bit disappointed. On the menu, this year, are all returning dishes, though we enjoy most of them well enough that we’re happy to see them back. Menu for the Ireland …
REVIEW: Duck Bao Bun and Fiery Cocktail Featuring Hot Honey Syrup Added to China Marketplace for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
While there are several food options available in the China pavilion, during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, head over to the China marketplace for some special offerings! On the menu, this year is the Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings and Dandan Noodles, an array of tasty alcoholic (and nonalcoholic!) drinks, and new to this …
REVIEW: Boozy Salted Caramel Chocolate Coffee Debuts Alongside Classic Waffles at Belgium for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Belgium returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with a couple of new beers available, a tweak to the chilled coffee recipe, and the same fresh and sweet waffles that we all know and love! Menu for the Belgium Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Beverages:
REVIEW: Spicy Githeri Returns to the Refreshment Outpost for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Those looking to enjoy a healthy vegan dish that’s packed with spice should head over to the Refreshment Outpost during their visit to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While this isn’t a new dish to be featured at the festival, there’s a reason that it keeps returning, as it’s delicious and friendly …
REVIEW: Festival Favorite Pistachio Cake Returns to Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine
Alicia
Tangerine Café: Flavors the Medina is known to bring light, bright, and colorful dishes packed with Mediterranean flavor to any festival. For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, dishes include grilled kebabs made up of different proteins, a falafel pita, a pistachio cake (one of our favorites), and more! Menu for Tangierine Café: Flavors …
REVIEW: Mexico Adds Some of the Worst Dishes and Drinks to the Menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
While there are plenty of food options available in the Mexico pavilion (and margarita options) there’s a special selection available at the Mexico marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Available at the marketplace this year is a Mexican craft beer, margaritas, Tostada de Carnitas, tacos, and a Mexican flan dessert. …
New 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pandora Charm Set Now Available Featuring ‘Encanto’
Brit Tuttle
A new 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pandora charm set is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the charm set at EPCOT’s Creations Shop. 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pandora Charm Set – $165 This set features two double-sided charms for the festival. One charm is a normal slide-on …
REVIEW: Germany Returns with Heavy Traditional Dishes and Beer for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
The Germany marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, has decided to stick with familiar favorites as their offerings for the festival. There’s only one new item on their menu this year, an alcohol-free Riesling, so guests of all ages can try it out. Menu for the Germany Marketplace at the …
REVIEW: Charcuterie & Paella Return, New Sangria Menu Added to Spain for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Spain arrives at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with no new food offerings this year, however, its beverage menu is entirely new. For fans of sangria, there are several different types available, or a sangria flight if just can’t pick one to try! Menu for the Spain Marketplace at the EPCOT International …
REVIEW: Chocolate Fondue Debuts at The Alps for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
If you’re looking for copious amounts of gooey cheese, crunchy bread, and hearty toppings, we recommend hitting The Alps marketplace during your visit to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This booth may be heavy on carbs, but the dishes are worth it. Along with their traditional raclette dishes, there are a couple …
REVIEW: Candied Bacon Funnel Cake Brings Salty and Sweet to the Funnel Cake Kiosk for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
New to the Funnel Cake Kiosk, and only available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, is the Candied Bacon Funnel Cake. This funnel cake is loaded with vanilla ice cream, then topped with candied bacon and a maple syrup drizzle, so you truly get the best of both salty and sweet! Menu …
REVIEW: Kenya Returns with Coffee-Barbecued Beef and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
“Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer” is how the Kenya marketplace is described for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The menu for Kenya may look familiar to guests who attended the festival last year, as no additional or new offerings have been added …
REVIEW: The ‘Perfect Chicken Tikka Masala’ and More Return to India Marketplace for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
The India marketplace was a hit with us last year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. All of the dishes had a decent portion size and were full of bold, creamy flavors. The marketplace this year hasn’t added any new items to its menu, but honestly, with how delicious the food and drinks …
REVIEW: Spiced Chocolate Tart with BBQ Potato Chip Crust Debuts at Flavors from Fire for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Flavors from Fire is a marketplace booth, available during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, that tends to come up with…creative dishes. Sometimes, they’re great! Sometimes, they’re a bit weird. This year, there’s a new addition of a Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco, which sounds great, and a Spiced Chocolate Tart with BBQ Potato …
FIRST LOOK: New Environmentally-Friendly World Nature & Journey of Water Inspired by Moana Cast Member Costumes
Shannen Ace
Disney shared a first look at new Cast Member costumes for Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” and The Seas with Nemo & Friends in World Nature at EPCOT. World Nature Cast Member Costumes The new blue costumes are designed to be more comfortable, breathable, and environmentally friendly than before — a running theme with …
REVIEW: The Fry Basket Spices Up the Menu with Pickle Fries & Dill Ranch for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
The Fry Basket, which made its debut in 2022 at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, returns! We had a lot of fun at this booth last year, because who doesn’t love snacking on fries as they walk around EPCOT? New to the menu this year is Pickle Fries with Dill Ranch, and then …
REVIEW: Coastal Eats Brings Updated Lump Crab Cake to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Calling all seafood lovers, we recommend hitting the Coastal Eats marketplace during your visit to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. On the menu, this year is a Lump Crab Cake, Oysters Rockefeller, and a Cape Codder, which should pair nicely with your seafood. Menu for Coastal Eats at the EPCOT International Food …
REVIEW: Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker’s Experimental Wings and Pickle Milkshake from Brew-Wing at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, some of our favorite scientists from Muppets Lab, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and Beaker have gotten their hands on some of the wings from Brew-Wing! Of course, these two got up to some crazy experiments, so let’s head into the Odyssey and taste what they’ve created. Menu …
Full List of Spaceship Earth and Mickey & Minnie 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise
Shannen Ace
Along with the new Mickey and Minnie Dooney & Bourke collection, the two mice star on cooking equipment, apparel, and more in a full 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise collection. The collection also includes a Loungefly mini backpack, Spirit Jersey, and ear headband. These items can be found at Creations Shop in …
2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival ‘Encanto’ Merchandise Collection Now Available
Matthew Soberman
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicks off today, and things are looking colorful with a new merchandise collection themed to “Encanto.” Casita T-Shirt – $34.99 The home of the family Madrigal is featured prominently on this blue t-shirt. The name of the festival is wrapped around the house in a font that …
PHOTOS: Tour the Muppets-Themed Brew-Wing Lab at 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Shannen Ace
The Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Pavilion has opened at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This year, the pavilion has a Muppets theme inspired by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, who appear in instructive videos telling guests about the lab’s available menu items. Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Here’s the menu for …
Full List of ‘Encanto’ and More 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pins
Shannen Ace
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival pins are now available. Guests can find limited edition and limited release pins featuring “Encanto” characters or just inspired by the festival more generally. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Pins These are available at Creations Shop and at Festival Markets. There are four pins available to …
First Look at 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport
Shannen Ace
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival passport is now available as the annual festival begins. The complimentary festival passport features menus for all of the Global Marketplaces, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup, merchandise previews, and other information. 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport Passports are usually available with …
Full List of Annual Passholder-Exclusive Figment Merchandise at 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Shannen Ace
Annual Passholder-exclusive Figment merchandise is available at this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Festival merchandise is available at Creations Shop, as well as at Festival Markets throughout World Showcase. Figment Tee – $39.99 This shirt has a white torso, yellow sleeves, and a purple neck. Chef Figment is surrounded by food on the …
List of Disney Lorcana Products and Artist Signing Coming to Gen Con 2023
Shannen Ace
The full list of Disney Lorcana products that will be available at Gen Con 2023 has been announced. Disney Lorcana artist Nicholas Kole will also be signing during the convention. Gen Con 2023 is from August 3 through 6 in Indianapolis. Registration for various events opened a few months ago, and there was a bit of a …
New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland This Weekend
Shannen Ace
A new Hatbox Ghost sipper will be available at Disneyland this weekend in honor of the new “Haunted Mansion” film. Hatbox Ghost Sipper The Hatbox Ghost sipper will be available starting on Friday, July 28, for $29.79, including a fountain beverage. It will be at Harbour Galley. Disney Eats shared a video of the sipper …
Registration Open, Dates Announced for Passholder Previews of Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort Passholders can now RSVP for previews of Villain-Con Minion Blast, which will take place from August 4 through August 7, 2023. Passholders can RSVP for a specific date and time on the Universal Orlando Resort website. The new Minion Land attraction has been operating intermittently for technical rehearsals for the past few weeks. …
Mickey & Minnie Star on Dooney & Bourke Collection for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Katie Francis
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has officially begun, and among the merchandise for the event is a new collection from Dooney & Bourke. We found the bags in Creations Shop. 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag – $298 The tote bag is dark blue with Mickey …
PHOTOS: The E.T. Adventure Exit Reopens as Construction Continues on New DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida
Annie Wilson
Last month, the E.T.’s Toy Closet and the attraction entrance reopened, but construction walls blocked the exit and a majority of the pathway in front of the restrooms. On July 26, construction walls came down, revealing newly refreshed pavement and planters at the exit of the E.T. Adventure. As you approach the area, you’ll notice …
‘Fantasmic!’ Closed Through Spring 2024 at Disneyland, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Approves Walt Disney World Property Tax Cuts, and More: Daily Recap (7/26/23)
Brit Tuttle
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT …
Latest Speculation Map Unveiled for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Orlando Resort
Jonathan Doughty
Twitter page Horror Night Nightmares recently shared the latest version of their famous speculation maps for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida — this is speculation map 3.5. Please note: these are only best guesses at this point, subject to change — as HHN approaches and more official announcements are made, details will become …
PHOTOS: More 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Revealed, Including Wine Glasses and ‘Encanto’ Dishware
Brit Tuttle
With the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicking off tomorrow at Walt Disney World, Disney has shared a sneak peek on social media at more of the merchandise that will be available. Food & Wine Festival Merchandise 2023 In the sneak peeks shared on the official Disney Parks Twitter account, a large merchandise …
Ravensburger Advising Local Game Stores to Not Sell Disney Lorcana Products Online
Shannen Ace
Ravensburger has sent a letter to local game stores advising them not to sell Disney Lorcana products online. The game will be released to small retailers on August 18 before a wide release on September 1. Ravensburger Disney Lorcana Letter IGN contributor Alex Hodges shared a screenshot of the letter on Twitter, which places emphasis …
Magic Key Holder Exclusive Disney100 Mickey and Minnie Mouse Collectible Print Returns to Disneyland for a Limited Time
Jonathan Doughty
The Disneyland Magic Key official Instagram account has shared that Magic Key holders now have another chance to pick up the previously-released Disney100 castle print featuring Mickey and Minnie. Magic Key Holder Exclusive Disney100 Castle Print Returns for Limited Time In the print, Sleeping Beauty Castle is adorned and ready for The Walt Disney Company’s …
Disney Opposes DeSantis Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Claims Governor ‘Seeks to Evade Responsibility for His Actions’
Brit Tuttle
Disney has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss their ongoing lawsuit that was filed last month, citing that DeSantis “seeks to evade responsibility for his actions.” Disney Responds to Attempts for Lawsuit Dismissal In the opposition, attorneys for Disney say the Governor’s pursuit for a dismissal asserts their previously held belief that …
Max Goof and Chip ‘n’ Dale No Longer in Powerline or Rescue Rangers Costumes, Meet and Greets Relocated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
If you were hoping to meet Max Goof as Powerline or Chip ‘n’ Dale in their Rescue Rangers outfits, you’re sadly out of luck — both character meet and greets have now been relocated and updated to their original versions without costumes. Chip ‘n’ Dale Chip ‘n’ Dale can now both be found on the …
REVIEW: New Street Corn, Melon Cocktail, and More at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill in San Fransokyo Square
Katie Francis
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill has debuted their new menu as Pacific Wharf continues to transform into San Fransokyo Square. The “Big Hero 6” themed area will be completed on August 31, but venues have been making changes in phases. Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill The restaurant is still in the process of getting a new look, …
First Look Inside Muppet-Themed Brew-Wing Lab at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Shannen Ace
Disney has provided a first look inside the Muppet-themed Brew-Wing Lab at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey We already spotted colorful lab-inspired decorations on the windows of the Odyssey Pavilion. In addition to serving food and beverages, the Brew-Wing Lab will be home to a new show …
