Disney Eats has shared the items that will be available staring today, September 21, at the Festival Favorites global marketplace for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Festival Favorites Global Marketplace The Festival Favorites booth, introduced in 2024, serves various eats and drinks from previous festivals. It is located on the exterior of … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel is in talks to return to ABC, the dates for the “it’s a small world” Holiday overlay have been announced, and the Disney Destiny has set sail for sea trials— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New … Read more
Santa Claus is moving his meet and greet location to CommuniCore Hall for the 2025 International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. Santa Claus Moving to CommuniCore Hall For the last few years, Santa Claus has met guests inside the Odyssey Pavilion during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. According to the Walt Disney World … Read more
A guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Morgan & Morgan takes Steamboat Willie to court, the PeopleMover is unexpectedly closed, and the 2025 Candlelight Processional has its celebrity narrators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
The Disney Eats Instagram account shared a Reel of a fun new opportunity for budding pit masters: you can be BBQ Pit Expert of the Day at Regal Eagle Smokehouse! Pit Expert at Regal Eagle Smokehouse View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) The caption reads: Dreams do come true … Read more
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of pin trading with, well, pins! Plus, we spotted a few villain box sets, which we were previously told were sold out. Mickey and Friends 25th Anniversary Pins – $19.99 This morning, we headed to EPCOT for the limited release Pin Trading 25th anniversary pins. They include Minnie Mouse with an … Read more
Times for select show performances at Jollywood Nights were revealed, a Five Nights at Freddy’s Loungefly collection was released, and the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Stoney Clover collection has arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, September 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs Walt … Read more
While the reimagined version of Test Track has been operating for just under two months at EPCOT, a recent change is the addition of the World of Motion logo to the exterior portion of the ride. World of Motion Logo The circular logo for Test Track is the same logo that was originally used back … Read more
Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more
The El Ranchito del Norte merchandise kiosk has reopened in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion after five and a half years. El Ranchito del Norte After closing during the Covid-19 Pandemic, El Ranchito del Norte has reopened with EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival. At this kiosk on World Showcase Promenade, find Mexican gifts and souvenirs, including flags, apparel, maracas … Read more
Two new Pandora charms inspired by Rapunzel from Tangled have arrived at EPCOT. These charms are now officially available at all Disney parks. Disney Tangled Pascal Color-Changing Charm – $98 The first spotlights Pascal, Rapunzel’s cute chameleon companion. He appears here as a dimensional sterling silver charm with a green color-shifting body that reveals a … Read more
Howdy! Today was a lot of fun in EPCOT. After surviving the chaos that has become Pin Tuesdays, I found new Mini Mix-Its in the Creation Shop and discovered new drama afoot in the tiny train village in the Germany pavilion. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from a stunning morning in EPCOT! The slight … Read more
A new ear headband and Spirit Jersey have debuted at EPCOT, and it matches items in the Union Jack Mickey collection. Ear Headband The new ear headband we spotted has a blue headband with “EPCOT World Showcase” on the side. There is a red bow with a Union Jack and Mickey icon embellishment in the … Read more
Bon appétit! A new Ratatouille ear headband and more merchandise are now available at EPCOT. The collection also features a metal sign, mug, apparel, and so much more. We found everything at L’Esprit de la Provence and at an outdoor merchandise cart in the France pavilion. Ear Headband – $34.99 This ear headband is blue-gray … Read more
Following their announcement of a strike vote over labor disputes, UNITE HERE Local 737 has posted a story claiming one of the Patina Group union organizers was pushed by a manager while inside an EPCOT restaurant. Patina Group Conflict Employees of Patina Group first unionized last year, specifically mentioning “second-class working conditions.” Patina Group is … Read more
New Pin Tuesday pins have arrived, including the latest in the monthly Winnie the Pooh series and the Halloween Countdown. Winnie the Pooh & Tigger Pin Set – $34.99 There are two pins in this Winnie the Pooh set. Tigger is bouncing on Pooh, who is in his pajamas. The other is a scroll that … Read more
