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Join us on this week's episode of The Dizpod as we dive headfirst into the best of Walt Disney World! Cory takes us through his very first trip to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—from the standout bites to the ultimate hits and misses. Then, Lawrence breaks down his spooky night at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, sharing his top tips for treats, character meet-and-greets, and entertainment. Plus, we cover all the latest Disney news you need to know. Grab a snack and tune in!
Remy and Mike are back at the Roundtable with a jam-packed episode covering the latest news, updates, attractions, food, and entertainment from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando!The guys kick things off with the **latest Disney and Universal theme park news**, including the reopening of **Coral Reef**, new character statues coming to Hollywood Studios, upcoming attraction and transportation refurbishments, the future **Disney Lakeshore Lodge**, updates to the Disney College Program, and new special event dates at **Epic Universe**. Plus, they discuss the upcoming closures of **Toon Lagoon** and **Animal Actors on Location** at Universal Orlando.The episode also takes a look beyond the theme parks as Remy and Mike discuss **Frontier Developments' upcoming collaboration with Disney on a new theme park video game** and the latest changes to Xbox cloud gaming.###
We're back at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with more bites, sips, surprises, and completely unfiltered reactions in Part 2 of our live review.This time, we try an elevated brisket Sloppy Joe from Hops & Barley, spicy tuna and Wagyu beef hand rolls in Japan, a chicken gyro from Greece, flavorful hummus bowls at Tangierine Café, plant-based mushroom chili, beef bourguignon, Brazilian shrimp, a cookie butter Belgian waffle, Korean-inspired poutine, and plenty of festival desserts.Along the way, we discover some unexpected favorites, debate which items are worth their price, and finish tasting all the festival's new dishes before sharing our biggest hits and misses.This episode features audio edited down from our full video reviews. To watch every review and see the food and reactions for yourself, visit WonderlandCrew.com. You can join the Wonderland Crew for full access or purchase individual videos.
Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into the latest Disney parks news before tracing how Epcot's humble festival food booths evolved into permanent Global Marketplaces with open kitchens. TouringPlans researchers Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join the show to talk Food & Wine, while Disney surveys hint at possible themed cruises, Halloween party strategy, and how much guests trust Disney's planning tools. Plus, listener questions cover Tomorrowland, attraction relocations, parking garages, underwater pool music, and one extremely ambitious Carousel of Progress Halloween overlay. NEWS • Lakeshore Lodge gets a July 1, 2027 opening date, while Tiana's Bayou Adventure prepares for its first major refurbishment. • Disney's Art of Animation Resort is set for an extensive refurbishment, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is preparing to close at Disney Springs. • Disneyland breaks ground on its new eastern parking and transportation hub as Universal prepares to open Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift. • Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York in 2027, while a new survey tests guest interest in themed Disney cruises. • Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join Len and Jim for a look at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. FEATURE • Jim traces the roots of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival back to the Walt Disney World Village Wine Festival and its move to EPCOT in 1996. • The California Grill's successful open-kitchen concept helped inspire a new approach to festival food booths around World Showcase. • Permanent gas, electrical, and water connections transformed temporary booths into the more elaborate Global Marketplace locations guests know today. • With EPCOT operating festivals through much of the year, Disney continues converting temporary food locations into permanent festival infrastructure. For this episode's full show notes, click here. (Coming Soon) HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com GUEST • Amy Schinner - TouringPlans researcher • Christina Harrison - TouringPlans researcher FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish news is sponsored by BeOurGuestVacations.com from our friends at DVCRentalStore.com. Whether you're planning Disney or Universal, Be Our Guest Vacations can help make the trip easier for the whole family. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into the latest Disney parks news before tracing how Epcot's humble festival food booths evolved into permanent Global Marketplaces with open kitchens. TouringPlans researchers Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join the show to talk Food & Wine, while Disney surveys hint at possible themed cruises, Halloween party strategy, and how much guests trust Disney's planning tools. Plus, listener questions cover Tomorrowland, attraction relocations, parking garages, underwater pool music, and one extremely ambitious Carousel of Progress Halloween overlay. NEWS • Lakeshore Lodge gets a July 1, 2027 opening date, while Tiana's Bayou Adventure prepares for its first major refurbishment. • Disney's Art of Animation Resort is set for an extensive refurbishment, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is preparing to close at Disney Springs. • Disneyland breaks ground on its new eastern parking and transportation hub as Universal prepares to open Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift. • Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York in 2027, while a new survey tests guest interest in themed Disney cruises. • Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join Len and Jim for a look at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. FEATURE • Jim traces the roots of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival back to the Walt Disney World Village Wine Festival and its move to EPCOT in 1996. • The California Grill's successful open-kitchen concept helped inspire a new approach to festival food booths around World Showcase. • Permanent gas, electrical, and water connections transformed temporary booths into the more elaborate Global Marketplace locations guests know today. • With EPCOT operating festivals through much of the year, Disney continues converting temporary food locations into permanent festival infrastructure. For this episode's full show notes, click here. (Coming Soon) HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com GUEST • Amy Schinner - TouringPlans researcher • Christina Harrison - TouringPlans researcher FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish news is sponsored by BeOurGuestVacations.com from our friends at DVCRentalStore.com. Whether you're planning Disney or Universal, Be Our Guest Vacations can help make the trip easier for the whole family. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Len Testa and Jim Hill dig into the latest Disney parks news before tracing how Epcot's humble festival food booths evolved into permanent Global Marketplaces with open kitchens. TouringPlans researchers Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join the show to talk Food & Wine, while Disney surveys hint at possible themed cruises, Halloween party strategy, and how much guests trust Disney's planning tools. Plus, listener questions cover Tomorrowland, attraction relocations, parking garages, underwater pool music, and one extremely ambitious Carousel of Progress Halloween overlay. NEWS • Lakeshore Lodge gets a July 1, 2027 opening date, while Tiana's Bayou Adventure prepares for its first major refurbishment. • Disney's Art of Animation Resort is set for an extensive refurbishment, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is preparing to close at Disney Springs. • Disneyland breaks ground on its new eastern parking and transportation hub as Universal prepares to open Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift. • Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York in 2027, while a new survey tests guest interest in themed Disney cruises. • Amy Schinner and Christina Harrison join Len and Jim for a look at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. FEATURE • Jim traces the roots of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival back to the Walt Disney World Village Wine Festival and its move to EPCOT in 1996. • The California Grill's successful open-kitchen concept helped inspire a new approach to festival food booths around World Showcase. • Permanent gas, electrical, and water connections transformed temporary booths into the more elaborate Global Marketplace locations guests know today. • With EPCOT operating festivals through much of the year, Disney continues converting temporary food locations into permanent festival infrastructure. For this episode's full show notes, click here. (Coming Soon) HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com GUEST • Amy Schinner - TouringPlans researcher • Christina Harrison - TouringPlans researcher FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR The Disney Dish news is sponsored by BeOurGuestVacations.com from our friends at DVCRentalStore.com. Whether you're planning Disney or Universal, Be Our Guest Vacations can help make the trip easier for the whole family. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer is coming to a close, and Fall is well…falling right behind, and at Epcot, the International Food & Wine Festival begins. Only this year, Epcot is celebrating the 30th anniversary of this festival. It was the first of the four festivals during the year, to include Flower & Garden, Festival of the Arts, and the festival of the holidays. And its advent has perhaps shaped how guests approach this park more than any attraction or other offering here at Epcot. We'll talk about the history of this festival and how it has evolved over the years. Then we'll check out some of the culinary offerings being showcased. We'll look at some new and interesting bites, but also commemorate some of original offerings that have been here for decades. In the process we'll look at how some of the lessons of this festival can serve as inspiration in work and life. So join us as we share Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival at 30, as we nibble away at better ideas. Be sure to check out my latest endeavor, Disneyland Insights: Inspiration, Ideas & Magic for You and Your Organization. __________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available! Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You. Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. _______________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation! David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 _________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena. Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!
We're eating our way around the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and sharing our completely unfiltered reactions as each dish hits the table, or more accurately, the nearest Disney trash can. In Part 1 of our two-part live review, we try everything from basil pesto chicken dumplings and Buffalo dill pickle wings to tempura shrimp tacos, Norwegian caramel cream bread, a Dubai-style chocolate pistachio cookie, pumpkin pie funnel cake, and plenty more. Some dishes absolutely wow us, while others leave us wondering how they escaped the kitchen. Our friend and fellow food reporter Jon Self joins the fun as we discuss festival favorites, disappointing bites, value, portion sizes, and whether Italy may finally be turning things around. These reactions were captured live while filming our festival videos, so you're hearing our honest opinions before we've had time to reconsider—or recover from eating quite so much. This episode features edited audio from our original video reviews. To watch the complete videos and see all the dishes and reactions for yourself, visit WonderlandCrew.com. You can join the Wonderland Crew for full access or purchase the individual videos you'd like to watch.
The booths are landing in World Showcase, and we are getting our very first look at what's cooking for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! In this episode of The DizPod, we are giving you the ultimate festival preview to help you plan your itinerary before the gates even open.Join us as we break down all the early news, confirmed menus, and activities Disney has dropped so far:First Look at the Food: We preview the newly confirmed dishes, including the Street Corn-style Chicken Dumplings at Gyozas of the Galaxy, the returning Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp in Australia, and sweet treats like Kirschwasser Torte at The Alps.Festival Activities & Scavenger Hunts: What to expect from the return of Emile's Fromage Montage (the ultimate cheese crawl) and how to hunt down everyone's favorite chef in Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak.Entertainment Sneak Peek: A look at the freshly released Eat to the Beat concert lineup—including highly anticipated festival debuts like Grace Potter and Big Head Todd and the Monsters!The Returning Parisian Breakfast: Why you might want to book the newly confirmed Chefs de France morning buffet before hitting the World Showcase.Get a head start on your festival game plan and find out what we're most excited to try first!What booth are you most excited to see return this year? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe!
This week on Wander With Milford, we break down the travel news that actually matters when planning your next vacation. The biggest update comes from Disney Cruise Line, which has announced new fall 2027 and spring 2028 itineraries. Milford covers the Disney Wish's return to New York City, new sailings from San Juan, long Panama Canal cruises, changes coming to Port Canaveral, Bermuda itineraries, West Coast departures, holiday cruises, and Disney's expanding lineup from Florida, Texas, California, and Puerto Rico. You'll also hear why travelers should look beyond the headline when evaluating Virgin Voyages promotions, including how advertised discounts and complimentary balcony upgrades may actually be calculated. At Walt Disney World, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is underway, with global marketplaces and Eat to the Beat concerts continuing through November 21. Finally, Milford shares practical planning advice for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, including separate admission requirements, early park closures, Express Pass options, RIP Tours, and strategies for guests who are not attending the event. Disney Cruise Line general booking opens September 8, 2026. Travelers interested in New York, Bermuda, San Juan, Panama Canal, Galveston, San Diego, or Florida departures should begin planning now. Visit WanderWithMilford.com to request a no-obligation vacation quote.
Grab your stretchy pants and festival passports! Fall has officially hit Walt Disney World, and Morgan is joined by guest co-host Michael to break down everything you need to conquer the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.From the return of the iconic Canada Cheddar & Bacon Soup to insane new creations like the Buffalo Dill Pickle Wings at the Brew-Wing Lab, we are tasting, testing, and reviewing the menus so you don't waste your park budget. Plus, Disney rolled out "30th Anniversary Legacy Items" (some reimagined, some total head-scratchers), an all-new mac-and-cheese paradise called The Wedge, and a mind-blowing Gulf Coast seafood roll at Hops & Barley.We also break down:The 2026 Eat to the Beat concert lineup (Yellowcard, Bowling for Soup, Smash Mouth, Fitz and the Tantrums, and more)Why staggered booth opening dates could derail your September park dayThe truth about the Italy pavilion's brand-new menu (and why Morgan is dreading rogue chicken bones)Our unfiltered review of Joffrey's "Affogato" cold brew lineupHow to score prizes with Remy's Hide & Squeak and Emile's Fromage MontagePlanning a trip to Walt Disney World, Universal, or a Disney Cruise? Morgan is a 100% free-to-you travel agent who guarantees the best pricing, expert itinerary advice, and custom trip t-shirts! Contact her directly at morgan@neverlandnavigation.com.Hit subscribe, rate the show 5 stars, and tell us: what is the #1 dish you're waiting in line for this year?
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is back for 2026 — and Jon was there on opening day to eat his way around the festival!On Episode 278 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom and Jon break down Jon's picks for the best, worst, biggest surprises and best values from this year's festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.Which new foods are actually worth your money? Which returning dishes still deserve their spot? Has the Italy booth finally redeemed itself? And why should you never take a Mickey-shaped macaron for a walk through EPCOT in the Florida heat?Before we eat, there's plenty of theme park news to discuss, including:• The passing of Dolly Parton and her incredible legacy at Dollywood• Tim Curry, including his memorable role as S.I.R. in ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter• Peter Cullen, longtime voice of Eeyore and Optimus Prime• Dollywood opening NightFlight Expedition• The latest questions surrounding X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain• LEGOLAND Florida rebuilding Coastersaurus• New Brick or Treat details• SeaWorld Orlando introducing Pestilence for Howl-O-Scream• Halloween Spooktacular bringing Hotel Transylvania to SeaWorld Orlando• Fast & Furious: Supercharged permanently closing at Universal Studios Florida• Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift beginning technical rehearsals• Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returning to Universal Orlando• Halloween Horror Nights 35 officially beginning• Disney retiring the Play Disney Parks app• EPCOT apparently giving up on the World Celebration pavement lighting• Disney Lakeshore Lodge receiving an opening date and new details• And more!Then it's off to EPCOT as Jon takes us through his opening-day Food & Wine experience, including the Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie, Spicy Temaki Hand Roll, Blackberry Buckle, Paella Caldoso, Mickey-Shaped Celebration Macaron and plenty more.Some were great.Some were questionable.And apparently Jon actually found something he liked at the Italy booth.
The Kungaloosh Club – EP4. 30Aug2026 Current Walt Disney World Happenings Aloha and Welcome to episode 4 of The Kungaloosh Club. Let's chat about the current happenings at Walt Disney World. In this episode we cover Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, the 2026 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and the new tables popping up around Epcot's World Showcase. As always, DMagicWorld.Com is our favorite 24/7 Disney music streaming station. Be sure to check out our Facebook group, Now That's Disney. A fun and family friendly Disney loving group. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BuCWyk9b9/ We're also on YouTube channel, Now That's Disney. https://youtube.com/@nowthatsdisney?si=0ZfGq5y-i9XIVDaj Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?__pwa=1 The Kungaloosh Club and Now That's Disney are in no way part of, endorsed or authorized by, or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its affiliates. As to Disney artwork/properties: © Disney. Disclosure | Privacy Policy Be sure to like, subscribe, download, and comment on all our social media platforms. We appreciate the engagement. #wdw #waltdisneyworld #disneyland #orlando #florida #california #themeparks #visit #travel #vacation #nowthatsdisney #magickingdom #epcot #animalkingdom #hollywoodstudios #pixarpier #eat #drink #resorts #mickeymouse #merchandise
Send us Fan MailThe 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival menus are here, and we're breaking them ALL down! From returning favorites to brand-new dishes, Lane is taking a booth-by-booth trip around EPCOT to see what's cooking at this year's festival. Which booths have the best-looking menus? What new items are worth getting excited about? And which dishes might have us planning our snack strategy before we even walk through the gates?Grab your festival passport and come hungry!Support the Show: https://disney-my-way-podcast-shop.fourthwall.comContact Myra today for help with your next magical vacation! https://poplme.co/XuzEhO6C/shareHead to https://magiccandlecompany.com/disneymyway today and use the code DMW at checkout for 15% off your order! AD Music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/paradeLicense code: 3RAMJNAC4MR1ESLFIntro Music: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/flow-state/lovely-dayLicense code: 6V62VEIBJNIXSQ7WSupport the showHey Wayfinders! Follow along with our adventures and interact with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dismywayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneymywaypodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2ArfGNas_algRQmnppUhA
Welcome back to another episode of Market House! With the recent price increases at the Disney parks, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit ways you can save money at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.We also cover the latest Disney news, including new seating installed at EPCOT, a preview of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide, and more!Check out the Disney Inspire card here! We have a Patreon! Support the show and receive exclusive content, here!Follow us on Instagram @MarketHousePodcast and TikTok @markethousepodcast!Check out our website, here! Make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify! It's a great way to support the show.Use code MarketHouse10 to save $10 on your next Disney vacation package with Get Away Today!
Hyperion Adventures Podcast: Everything Disney for Every Fan
It's been a week since we were blessed to experience all the fun and magic at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We've returned home but we can't stop thinking about it. So, this week's show is going to revolve all around it as we go Beyond the Announcements: D23 Takeaways. Now, we're not going to recap everything Disney announced at D23. After all, you can find that in a hundred places, including our nightly bonus shows we did following each day. Instead, we tell you about the moments, and experiences that really stuck with us. Oh, don't get us wrong. We will talk about some of our favorite announcements. But we more want to explore the feelings we had about the entire event and discuss what we think everything we took in is telling us about where Disney is going next. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our time going Beyond the Announcements: D23 Takeaways, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. Honestly, most of this week's Disney news involved D23. So, we don't have a ton for you in this episode. But we do have a new foodie guide! Yep, we learned all about the tasty dishes that are coming to this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. There are a lot of returning favorites but we're most excited for the new treats we can sample. We'll list 3 of those new items we are most looking forward to enjoying the next time we get to Walt Disney World. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! Thanks for listening! Cheers!
Hey hey, welcome back to Capture The Magic! We have got a packed episode this week and honestly food is taking over Disney World right now in the best possible way so let's just get into it. First up, the full food and drink guide for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 is out and there is a lot to look forward to. Speaking of the party, opening night is already sold out so if you were on the fence, just know the demand is very real this year. But wait, there's even more food news because Magic Kingdom is out here dropping new menu items too. Over at Golden Outpost you can now get Hot Honey Chicken Strips served with sweet potato fries topped with marshmallows and pecans, which honestly sounds wild in the best way. And Pecos Bill's has a new Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger with Angus beef, American cheese, house-made bacon jam, and barbecue sauce. Oh and they also have Churro Loops with chocolate sauce now. Yes please. Six Ravens at Disney Springs is about to open and the menu details are here and we are going through all of it. This one has been on a lot of people's radar and it's shaping up to be a really interesting addition to the Springs dining scene. Over at EPCOT, Zootopia: Better Zoogether has a brand new pre-show featuring Mayor Brian Winddancer from Zootopia 2 introducing Zoogether Day at a press conference. Fun fact, this makes it the third attraction with Patrick Warburton involved, which is just a very specific and delightful piece of Disney trivia. Also at EPCOT, Shiki-Sai in the Japan Pavilion has added a fireworks dining package where you get appetizers, traditional sashimi, an extensive sushi selection, an exclusive dessert, beverages, and a view of Luminous. Bookings open August 27th on their website and pricing is $149.50 per adult and $74.70 per child, which includes tax and gratuity. On the refurb front, two big ones to know about. Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge is getting a major lobby refurbishment starting August 17th and running in phases through early November. The main entrance and check-in are moving to The Palace Library, the gift shop closes for two weeks, and different areas will take turns going offline throughout the project. And Coronado Springs convention center is looking at a much longer timeline, starting August 10th of this year and running all the way through September 2027. Work will happen in phases and some of it at night, but if you're staying there you'll likely see some impact around the El Centro Corridor area. And before we get to what's coming the rest of 2026, we have to talk about the Kermit the Frog Annual Passholder magnet that is on the way because that is adorable and we are very excited about it. Looking ahead at the rest of 2026 there is so much happening. Disney After Hours at EPCOT runs through September 24th. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is in full swing. D23 is coming. EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 27th and runs all the way through November 21st. Then we have Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and more. The back half of this year is going to be very busy in the best way. Thanks so much for hanging out with us today. If you enjoyed this episode, drop a comment below and let us know what you are most excited about for the rest of 2026. Give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and make sure you hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode of Capture The Magic. Head over to your favorite podcast app and find the Capture The Magic Podcast feed so you can listen wherever you like to hang out! Join Club 32 Help us fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, ad free versions of the podcast, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, a private Facebook Group, private podcast feed & more! - head to ctmvip.com Book Your Vacation With Zip Travel Co. Visit vacationwithzip.com to see how our dedicated CTM agents wither Lauren or Kendal can help you save time, money and plan the vacation of a lifetime! CTM Apparel Get the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmapparelco.com. Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A Review Apple Podcasts - Click Here Stitcher - Click Here Spotify - Click Here Follow Us online CTM Facebook Group: @capthemagic Twitter: @capthemagic Instagram: @capthemagic YouTube: @ctmpodcast capturethemagicpodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join Andrew & Heather for Episode #85 of Disney Vibes as we delve into Walt Disney World with all the latest and greatest news!In this episode, we are breaking down how to score the absolute best Prime Day deals to save money on your next Disney vacation. Plus, we've got your essential weekly news round-up, including major Walt Disney World construction updates, the newly announced line-up for the Eat to the Beat concert series, and so much more!What We're Covering This Week:Prime Day Steals & Deals: The must-have gear, packing essentials, and tech to grab before your trip.Walt Disney World Construction Brief: A look at the walls, progress, and updates changing the parks right now.Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Who is hitting the stage for the upcoming EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.Latest Disney News & More: Everything else you need to know before you head to the parks!Visit us at bookmdtravel.com for more travel tips and booking information.Follow us on our social networks for the latest updates and travel inspirations. Be sure to check out the blog at bookmdtravel.com.Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on YouTube @DisneyVibes for more Disney magic and cruise insights.Instagram: Magical Destinations Travel CoFacebook: Magical Destinations TravelX/Twitter: @MagicalDestTravYouTube: Magical Destinations Travel Company @DisneyVibes
Hyperion Adventures Podcast: Everything Disney for Every Fan
The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks We're getting an early start to the celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday with a classic journey to many of the country's incredible locations. However, we're doing it in a little different way. We'll bring you along for The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks. We'll share some of the iconic U.S. locations that you can get a taste of during your next vacation and explore the breathtaking actual locations that inspired them. So hop in, fasten your seat belt and get ready to hit the road and celebrate Americana without ever needing to stop for gas. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our journey on The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the great musical lineup coming to the Eat to the Beast series at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We also discuss a couple of new locations getting set to open at Disney's Boardwalk. And we tell you all about the great spaces to splash & play that you'll have a chance to experience at Walt Disney World's next amazing resort. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! Thanks for listening! Cheers!
In this episode, we're talking about the best shareable pizzas at Walt Disney World, perfect for families, groups, or anyone looking to split a delicious meal in the parks and resorts. We also touch on the latest dates for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so you can start planning your next Disney foodie adventure (episode 446).Subscribe for more Disney tips, foodie guides, and honest Disney food discussion.SOCIAL MEDIA: https://facebook.com/diningatdisneypodcast |https://instagram.com/diningatdisney |https://twitter.com/DiningatDisney |https://youtube.com/diningatdisneyKristen Hoetzel http://www.instagram.com/diningatdisney/ - Cat Arcori -http://www.instagram.com/cat_astrophe/ - Producer - Aljon Go http://www.instagram.com/aljongo/ - Intro - World Map by Jason Farnham. Photos courtesy of Disney Parks. AFFILIATE LINKS: STITCH IN TIME offers t-shirts, magnets, and more! Use promo code DiningatDisney to save 10% off - BOOKING MAGICIAN Use promo code DININGATDISNEY - RIVERSIDE.FM - GATOR FRAMEWORKS - KINGDOM STROLLERS ORLANDO - AMAZON - DISNEY STORE - GARDEN GROCER
On this episode of *Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast*, things kick off with some real-life Roundtable vibes as Remy recaps his day to Mike and throws out the big question—are you going to check out the new Michael Jackson biopic? From there, the conversation smoothly shifts into the latest theme park updates that every Florida fan needs to know.We break down the newly released details for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT, including when you can start planning your foodie adventure. Plus, we go over dates and expectations for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom—one of the most popular after-hours events of the year.For Ride of the Week, we take a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with a listener-inspired pick: the classic Ghostbusters stage show at Universal Studios Florida. It's a deep dive into a piece of park entertainment history that longtime fans still talk about today.And of course, we wrap things up with *Mike's Munchies*, where Mike brings Remy over to Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney's Animal Kingdom. From savory smoked meats to that unbeatable riverside atmosphere, we break down what makes this spot a must-visit for any park foodie.It's a packed episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and all the latest from the parks—so pull up a chair and join the Roundtable!
In Episode 262 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed episode covering Orlando theme park news, recent park visits, coaster rankings, and the final rotation of SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival menus.We kick things off in The Queue with Jon's Top 10 Coasters, Tom's trip to see Collective Soul at Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando, Sofia's prom night at EPCOT, and a visit to Magic Kingdom to ride Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.Then we jump into the latest theme park news, including the troubling updates surrounding Sloth World Orlando, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park, the announced opening date and song list for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. We also discuss the announced dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates, and the new Paradise Nights after-hours dining experience coming to Discovery Cove this summer.For the main topic, we break down SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3, compare it against the first two rotating menus, and discuss the best, worst, and most interesting items from the full rotating menu series.Topics include:Jon's Top 10 CoastersCollective Soul at Hard Rock LiveEPCOT prom nightBuzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin scoresSloth World Orlando newsBlue Man Group returning to OrlandoRock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The MuppetsDisney H2O Glow After HoursMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party datesEPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 datesParadise Nights at Discovery CoveSeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3Best and worst rotating menu itemsSo until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.
This special Thursday edition of our weekly live show covered a lot of ground. Sam joined us from the road just after the premiere Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite event at Disneyland. That meant new popcorn buckets, sippers, event details, and a firsthand look at what the night actually felt like in the park. But the show did not stay in one lane. Holly returned with a quick Hallmark update. We got new dates for the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which starts earlier than ever on August 7. Greg also got a firsthand look at the construction progress at Disney Lakeshore Lodge. And Sam had more Disneyland to cover beyond Star Wars. That included Bluey's Best Day Ever, the return of Paint the Night, Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival just wrapping up, and a look inside the updated timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Sam Reports Back from Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite The biggest headline of the night was Sam joining from the road fresh off Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Disney describes these after-hours events as running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Disneyland park, with themed entertainment, specialty menu items, character experiences, shorter attraction wait times, unlimited digital PhotoPass downloads, and commemorative keepsakes. The April 28 event also landed right at the front edge of Disneyland's larger Star Wars season. That made this more than just another party-night recap. Star Wars Nite was also one of the first chances for guests to see how Disneyland was expanding the story at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. That is a meaningful detail for fans who care about continuity in Galaxy's Edge. For years, the land sat in a very specific point on the Star Wars timeline. This new approach gives Disneyland more room to bring in different characters and stories, which makes the land feel more flexible going forward. The Popcorn Buckets and Sippers Were Part of the Story Too Of course, it would not be Star Wars season at Disneyland without new novelty items. Disney Parks Blog previewed fresh Star Wars popcorn buckets, sippers, and other collectibles tied to the May the 4th celebration window, with select items also available during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. The April 28 and April 30 event nights also gave guests early access to shop some items from the May the 4th Logo Collection. [caption id="attachment_81547" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Disney's May the 4th Foodie Guide 2026 puts the spotlight on new Star Wars novelties, drinks, and limited-time treats.[/caption] That is part of what made Sam's report from the event especially useful. These limited releases are no longer side details. They are part of how fans plan these nights, and often part of what gets remembered most. We Have Dates for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2026 Back on the Walt Disney World side, Disney officially announced that the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival runs from August 27 through November 21, 2026. That gives fans another long runway of booths, bites, drinks, and festival energy at EPCOT as the year starts to shift toward fall. This is always one of those planning stories that gets people moving fast. Once the dates are out, the conversation changes from waiting to planning. Vacation timing, festival strategy, and what Disney might reveal next all suddenly start to matter. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Starts Earlier Than Ever We also now have dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and yes, it starts earlier than many fans expected. The 2026 party season runs from August 7 through October 31. That August 7 start puts Halloween planning in motion very early, even by Disney standards. That early start is one of the biggest practical takeaways from the whole week. If you are planning a late-summer trip, the line between summer and Halloween at Walt Disney World keeps getting thinner. Greg Gets a Firsthand Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Greg also checked out the construction progress at Disney Lakeshore Lodge, which Disney introduced on April 21 as a new waterfront retreat where guests and their loved ones will discover the wonder of nature through Disney storytelling. The project is one of the more interesting resort stories at Walt Disney World right now because it is being framed around atmosphere and setting as much as new-room inventory. Holly Checks In with Hallmark Happenings Holly was back as well with a quick Hallmark Happenings segment. That has become a nice recurring part of the show because it adds another lane for Disney collectors and nostalgia fans. The Hallmark 2026 Dream Book is now live digitally, and it includes new Disney Parks ornaments, including entries tied to attraction and park memories. That kind of update may not sound like a headline next to Star Wars Nite or Mickey's Not-So-Scary dates, but it fits the audience well. Disney fandom has always lived in the details, and Hallmark is one of those spaces where that detail-driven nostalgia shows up every year. Sam's Disneyland Report Went Beyond Star Wars What made this episode especially strong was that Sam's Disneyland report did not stop with Star Wars. He also looked at Bluey's Best Day Ever, which debuted at Disneyland park on March 22, 2026. Disney Parks Blog says the Fantasyland Theatre has been reimagined as Bluey's school, with Bluey and Bingo appearing in rotating show moments throughout the day, along with themed food and merchandise. [caption id="attachment_80752" align="aligncenter" width="1219"] Bluey and Bingo bring Bluey's Best Day Ever to Disneyland March 22 with shows, games, themed food, and new merch.[/caption] That matters because Bluey is not just another character meet and greet. It is one of the clearest examples of Disney leaning into what younger families are excited about right now, and doing it in a way that feels like a full offering instead of a quick overlay. Paint the Night Is Still a Draw at Disneyland Sam also covered Paint the Night, which remains one of the biggest reasons fans want to be in Disneyland after dark. Disney has said the fan-favorite parade is part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary entertainment lineup and that the 70th celebration continues through August 9, 2026. That gives the parade extra weight this summer. It is not just back. It is part of a limited anniversary window, which makes it feel more urgent for fans trying to fit Disneyland into their 2026 plans. Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Was Wrapping Up Sam also touched on Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival just as it was wrapping up. That gave the show another useful Disneyland Resort perspective, because it let the conversation stretch beyond one single event night and into the broader seasonal experience across the resort. That is part of what made this special edition feel fuller than a simple Star Wars recap. It covered how much was happening across Disneyland at once, from Star Wars to Bluey to nighttime entertainment to the final stretch of the spring food festival. Watch the full live show below.
Under the California Sun, Scott does roam, humming the echoes of Good Vibrations along with foam. The Surfin' Safari begins at dawn, while the Fun, Fun, Fun of the waves rolls on.He pauses where the sea meets the God Only Knows sky, dreaming with a Wouldn't It Be Nice sigh. The breeze carries whispers of Don't Worry Baby near, as gulls cry melodies only his heart can hear.Through the sand, he traces a Sloop John B rhyme, tides singing I Get Around to the rhythm of time.When twilight falls on this Endless Summer shore, he'll leave with The Beach Boys in his soul forevermore.The Beach Boys were the last group to play at this year's Eat to the Beat concert series at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival...and Scott finally got to see them in concert!During this episode, not only will you hear some of their music, you'll also hear about some of the great food, snacks, and fun and crazy cool experiences Scott had with his good friends, Karen, Brian, and Russell. As a bonus, you'll get to hear a bunch from Karen and Russell, two former Guests on The Mouse and Me. (Listen to their interviews!)Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.comSupport: www.patreon.com/themouseandmeFB and Instagram: “The Mouse and Me”Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io
In this exciting episode of Pure Life Podcast we take you inside the Disney Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2025 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida — running August 28 through November 22. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney pro, we dive deep into everything you need to know: from our top food and drink picks to where to rest and beat the Florida heat, favorite rides nearby, and expert tips for making the most of your festival visit. For those new to this magical culinary event, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a global celebration of flavors featuring more than 25 themed marketplaces, celebrity chefs, live entertainment, and dishes inspired by countries around the world. It's one of Disney's most popular annual festivals — a paradise for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience Epcot's cultural charm with a gourmet twist. If you're visiting Disney World during late summer or early fall (August – November), this episode is your essential guide. The Disney Epcot Food and Wine Festival draws foodies, families, couples and other Disney fans alike—and with so much to see, eat, drink and ride, you'll want our insider take to help you navigate smoothly and enjoy every bite and sip. Be sure to check out our Destinations and Florida pages for even more exciting Disney and other popular Florida adventures.
Send us a textThe Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 237 - There are new character meets and street-mosphere at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with characters from Disney classic movies, performers, and more. The Disney Wish will be changing locations in 2027, and Living with the Land will be bringing back a favorite tour. We have updates on attraction openings and Thanksgiving meal offerings, and some new discounts on stays at Walt Disney World in Winter and Spring of 2026. And we have some more reviews of offerings at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Episode 237 of The Mickeyphile Podcast is coming up next. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_podcast/Music: “Cân thema (Mickeyphile Podcast Theme)” copyright Scott Daves 2024
Get ready for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! In this episode of The DIZPod, we break down everything you need to know before you go — from new global marketplaces and must-try dishes to special events, concerts, and insider tips. Whether you're a Disney foodie or planning your next trip to Walt Disney World, this preview will help you make the most of your EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience.
Send us a textThe Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 236 - We have dates and narrators for the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, Santa Claus has a new home, and The Muppets may have left Hollywood Studios, but they're returning with a revived Muppet Show on Disney Plus. All this plus a review of Whispering Canyon and some Festival Booths on Episode 236 of The Mickeyphile Podcast. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_podcast/Music: “Cân thema (Mickeyphile Podcast Theme)” copyright Scott Daves 2024
On our all new Dockside Chat, we take you along for a day at EPCOT's International Food and Wine Festival. We also recap Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 34, and give our rankings of this years houses. Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms, or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.
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Our September Walt Disney World Adventure Last weekend, we journeyed over to The Most Magical Place On Earth for a long weekend and, this week, we're telling you all about it. That's right! We're discussing Our September Walt Disney World Adventure. We share details of our visit to sample some tasty treats at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and tell you which items we loved and which could have been better. We'll also talk all about our thoughts on the recently refurbished one bedroom suites at Bay Lake Towers & some other fun experiences we enjoyed. We'll also bring up why pivoting our plans made it a so much more enjoyable visit. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete the discussion of Our September Walt Disney World Adventure, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share some amazing news for Muppets & DCOM fans. Even though it's still September, it's not to early to make your Holiday Season plans and we have the list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional. We also tell you about an amazing Disney Cruise Line deal that may have you taking to the high seas this Fall & Winter. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!
It's Jeff's turn for some random Disney and DVC questions — and no topic is off limits! From what we'd add to Hollywood Studios, to which 2042 Disney Vacation Club resort we'd bulldoze, Jeff puts us on the spot with fun (and sometimes tough!) choices. Plus, because Derek insisted, we dive into a little preview of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and what we're most excited about.We want to hear from YOU — what would you add to Hollywood Studios, and which 2042 resort would you say goodbye to?
Mike and Bryan are joined by Destinations to Travel advisor Christina Smith to discuss the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Plus, a delicious blind ranking.
✈️ Show NotesEpisode SummaryScott and Candice are only days away from their next big Disney adventure—two park days followed by a Disney Cruise! In this episode, they revisit the menus for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, narrowing down their “must-do” snacks, drinks, and desserts before they set sail. From pickle milkshakes (no thank you!) to the irresistible Schinken Nudel, and from sparkling pineapple wine to blueberry crème brûlée, they sort through what's worth the calories and what's better left behind.What You'll Hear in This Episode:
The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here! Running from August 28 to November 17, 2025, this year's festival is bigger, tastier, and more entertaining than ever before.
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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Walt Disney World. Ryno and Hannah are on the scene for plenty of food and drinks. There were some hits, there were some misses, and there was plenty of heat! Come along and listen to what Hungry Hannah and the Ravenous Ryno got up to on day one of this fan favorite Disney Parks festival.Links:Important DIS links for more information!Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, we have some updates about Zootopia: Better Zoogether opening date, Big Thunder Mountain new story elements, and concept art and the story for Rock N Roller Coaster starring The Muppets. And if you're wanting to know about this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, we've got a full guide for you! We discuss the food, drinks, concert series, scavenger hunts, food stroll, merchandise, and more.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit vacationwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!
On this jam-packed episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, the crew is back together with a special guest — **Dane from Big Beautiful Diz!** Remy, Jen, Mike, and Dane dive into a ton of theme park fun and even venture outside Florida to talk about a brand-new project Dane is working on that shines a spotlight on **Hershey, Pennsylvania**. But that's not all — Jen and Dane team up for a creative mashup segment where they dream up an epic **crossover attraction**, blending the worlds of Universal and Disney into one wild ride that fans would love to see become reality.Remy takes us through **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, including details about a spooky **scavenger hunt at this year's Halloween Horror Nights**, where lucky fans can track down clues and score a **limited-edition HHN Medallion** as their prize. Over on **This Week in Disney History**, Jen dives into some magical milestones from Disney's past, reminding us all why we love revisiting those big moments.Of course, no episode would be complete without **Mike's Munchies**! Since the **Epcot International Food & Wine Festival** kicks off August 28th, Mike takes the Roundtable on a delicious culinary adventure through some of the newest festival booths. After piling up plates of tasty bites, sips, and sweets, his total rang in at a whopping $100—because let's be honest, it's impossible to resist those festival offerings!To wrap things up, Remy brings us into the chilling and thrilling world of **Ride of the Week**, spotlighting none other than Disney's Hollywood Studios' legendary **Tower of Terror**. From its eerie backstory to Imagineering secrets, this ride proves why it remains one of Disney's most iconic attractions.So buckle up for scares, food, history, and crossover creativity, and enjoy this epic episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast!
This week, Gary and Mike break down the menus at the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Once again, it looks like there are a lot of winners and losers. Thanks for listening, Gary and Mike. 0:00 Introduction 5:25 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 34:38 Wrap-Up Support the Show: Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com) Helpful Links: Check out our YouTube Channel (@wdwbtg) Social media (@wdwbtg)
Episode Summary:Grab your festival maps and loosen your belts—Scott and Candice are back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival menus! In this episode, we pick up at Flavors of America and make our way all the way around World Showcase, wrapping up at the new booths near the Imagination Pavilion. Along the way, we debate lobster bisque on bread, gush over cheese bread from Brazil, puzzle over blonde stouts, and plan how to juggle our financial, dietary, and appetite budgets (thanks, Space 220 and Ale & Compass).From spanakopita in Greece to sparkling pineapple wine in Hawaii, and even a Bananas Foster cream ale (yes, you read that right), we're tasting with our imaginations and building our must-try lists. Plus, we ask the big questions—like why there's still no UK festival booth, and whether pistachios deserve a second chance.We close with a shoutout to Joffrey's special festival drinks and lay the groundwork for a future episode where we'll rank our festival favorites E-ticket style.Highlights in this episode:
On this episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, your hosts **Remy** and **Mike** are back with another fun-filled discussion covering everything from poker tables to theme park dining tables.Remy kicks things off with a recap of the Real Radio 104.1 Poker Tournament, where he and Jen gave it their best shot but came up short in the end. From there, the conversation turns to what it's really like being both a **poker player and a poker dealer**, as Remy shares the experience with Mike in true Roundtable fashion.Next up, it's time for **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, where Remy dives deep into the newest details coming out of **Epic Universe** as well as the mouthwatering lineup from this year's **EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival**. Expect news, excitement, and plenty of foodie highlights.Then we jump into **Mike's Munchies**, where Mike takes us on a delicious stop inside **ToadStool Café** at Epic Universe. From themed dishes to immersive dining, Mike breaks it all down while asking the big question: *“Are ya hungry yet, bitches?!”*Finally, the episode wraps up with **Ride of the Week**, where Remy takes us on a journey through the classic **People-Mover** in Tomorrowland, celebrating its history, charm, and why it's still one of the most relaxing attractions at Magic Kingdom.So sit back, relax, and enjoy another magical and hilarious episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast!https://linktr.ee/remysroundtablehttps://refer.link/7sg3
In this first of our two-part Food & Wine Festival special, Scott and Candice dig deep into the front half of the 2025 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. From flaky samosas to suspicious milkshakes, we break down what's new, what's returning, and what's totally skippable. Along the way, you'll hear our festival strategy, hot takes on influencer hype, and why we're not falling for the pickle milkshake trend (again).Plus, we share our Eat to the Beat concert picks (Spoiler: Gen X is THRIVING), how you can help choose Scott's breakfast on social, and why the dining plan may be a double-edged sword when it comes to festival snacking.By the end of this episode, you'll have a full itinerary for navigating World Celebration, Discovery, and Nature – including what's open now, what's delayed until late September, and which booths are just not worth the hype.
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Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth We can't help but be thrilled when our friends visit our old stomping grounds. Our excitement level only increases when it's their first visit or their first in a long time. Both were in play this week for our friends Troy & Mimi from the Disney Assembled podcast. They just returned from a recent Disneyland visit and we're generous to share their time with us as we go Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth. They join us to share their impressions of Walt's original park and discuss many of the things they experienced during their recent vacation. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our time Disney Assembling at The Happiest Place On Earth with Troy & Mimi, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we discuss reservation day for the new, pirate-themed tavern coming to Magic Kingdom hitting treacherous waters. We also talk about some of the panels we're most excited for at the upcoming Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. And we share a few of the new tasty treats we can't wait to sample at this year's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!
Episode #423 - Kristen Hoetzel, Cat Arcori, and Aljon Go share their thoughts on all the food offerings for this year's EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, PLUS the latest travel deal!Book your vacation today! Email: kristen@magicaljourneysvacations.com !SOCIAL MEDIA: https://facebook.com/diningatdisneypodcast |https://instagram.com/diningatdisney |https://twitter.com/DiningatDisney |https://youtube.com/diningatdisneyKristen Hoetzel http://www.instagram.com/diningatdisney/ - Cat Arcori -http://www.instagram.com/cat_astrophe/ - Producer - Aljon Go http://www.instagram.com/aljongo/ - Intro - World Map by Jason Farnham. Photos courtesy of Disney Parks. AFFILIATE LINKS: Stitch In Time offers t-shirts, magnets, and more! Use promo code DiningatDisney to save 10% off - RIVERSIDE.FM - GATOR FRAMEWORKS - KINGDOM STROLLERS ORLANDO - AMAZON - DISNEY STORE - GARDEN GROCER
On this thrilling episode of Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, your favorite crew is back in action! Join **Remy, Jen, Mike, and special guest Big Country from Studio 21: The Baseball Podcast** as they serve up another jam-packed episode full of laughs, rants, and theme park goodness.
Hyperion Adventures Podcast: Everything Disney for Every Fan
The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters We hope you've had a wonderful, safe & festive 4th of July Weekend. We celebrated, for the 5th year straight, by rewatching our favorite patriotic musical on Disney+. Of course, we're talking about Hamilton. While experiencing this phenomenal piece of art, we thought, what would it be like if some of our favorite characters were placed in the key roles of this show? And that led us to this week's main topic which we've titled The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters. With so many fantastic personalities both in this show and in Disney's catalog, there were a lot of ways we could go with this. Listen and see who we settled on to play the likes of the Schuyler Sisters, George Washington, Aaron Burr and, of course, Alexander Hamilton. See if you agree with our selections or if you have ideas for someone different in these roles. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete The Hamilton Recast - With Disney Characters portion of the show, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we tell you when you may get the chance to get an early preview of Test Track 3.0. We also share who will be rocking the stage at this years EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. And we tell you about an upcoming tour for one of our favorite Disney Princesses; Tiana. You'll also get this week's Lin-Manuel Miranda tidbit as we continue our journey through "The Year of Lin"! Better yet, it's right in the middle of The Hamilton Recast portion of the show and it's done by Michelle. (Who we all know has the best #YearOfLin segments) Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation. If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us! We also invite you to join the positive fun in our HyperionAdventurers Facebook Group as well as our HyperionMornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat! In case you're looking to take a magical trip, be sure to visit our favorite Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. Nate with Main Street and More Travel will give you concierge-level service planning for your next vacation. Be sure to tell him, “Tom & Michelle sent me!” Thanks for listening! Cheers!
On this episode, we have some news about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates and ticket prices, the dates for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, and how Disney sees its competition effecting their bookings (I.E Epic Universe opening). We also share a list of the reasons why you should book a trip to Disney World this summer.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit vacationwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!
Join Mike, Rikki, and Scott today as we answer lots of your Listener Questions! Today we start with all of the news about the 2025 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates and pricing and what is coming to the party this year! We also talk about the dates and events for this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! Then, we answer questions about picking the best character dining experiences for a first-time Walt Disney World visitor, getting to Hoop Dee Doo with the family easily, and much more! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!
Episode 258 for the week of May 12th, 2025 ... and Matt Petolicchio from Dizhappenings joins us and this is what is going on in our Disney World...D23 Events - A Review and Upcoming Event:- Phil attended the D23 On the Road: A Goofy Movie last weekend and provides a review and explains why it worked so well.- Additionally, there is a virtual Gold Members event scheduled for May 29th: Magic After Dark: The Story of Disney's Nighttime Spectaculars ... could we see a preview of Starlight?Starts @2:55 ...News Roundup:- Walt Disney Company 2nd Q earnings Beat. Source: Blog Mickey- Disney to create 7th Resort Location in Abu Dhabi, funded and developed by Miral. Source: CNN- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party information released, first party is August 15h. Source: Disney Parks Blog- Dates for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival announced - August 28th to November 22nd. Source: Disney Parks Blog- Magic Kingdom Pirates Tavern to be called Beak and Barrel and have a menu for pirates of all ages. Will have a 45 min time limit. Source: Scott Gustin- Pricing released for GE)-82 and they are high, but reservations sell out in minutes anywayStarts @8:15 ...Construction Updates:- Permits filed for removal of Studio 1 at Hollywood Studios, plus moreStarts @42:25 ...DBC Engagement - What Would You Book an Extra Trip to WDW To Say Goodbye To:- As the guys just did a trip to say goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D, we ask the community what other things (attractions, Icons, experiences, dining, etc) at Walt Disney World would you make an extra trip to see one last time if you heard it was going away?Starts @45:14 ...* Reminder to like, subscribe, rate, and review the DBC Pod wherever you get your podcast *NEW! Landing Page for all things DBC Pod: magictravelonmain.com Send us an e-mail! .... thedbcpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media:- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedbcpod - Bluesky: @thedbcpod.bsky.social- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDBCPod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDBCPod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDBCPod- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedbcpod- Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/cJ8Vxf4BmQNote: This podcast is not affiliated with any message boards, blogs, news sites, or other podcasts
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney podcast, we are taking you with us to Epcot for two days as we try our most anticipated food and drinks from the best and newest booths at this year's 2024 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. From Frozen Mousse to Spam Rice Bowls, experience this year's festival along with us. Enjoy! […] The post Two Days at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2024 | On the Go appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.