The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns this year on July 14. It will run through November 19 with many festival favorites returning.
More than 25 Global Marketplaces will be located throughout EPCOT. Returning favorites include The Swanky Saucy Swine, Appleseed Orchard, Hops & Barley, Earth Eats hosted by Impossible, and Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE. Some Global Marketplaces will open a few weeks later, as well, to keep the 129-day event spicy.
The Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare returns this year with internationally recognized artists as well as local bands offering fun tunes on the America Gardens Theatre stage.
But that’s not all! Beyond the sips and bites, a full menu of fun offers more ways for everyone in the family to enjoy the festival:
Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak. Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around EPCOT – simply purchase your map and stickers from select festival merchandise locations.
Try delicious cheeses served in fun ways as part of Emile’s Fromage Montage – collect stamps in the festival passport after eligible purchases at select Global Marketplaces.
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Members of the U.S. Military can qualify for savings on your Disney park tickets AND your hotel stay!
Cinderella Castle
In order to qualify for this deal, you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket).
Military Service Members’ spouses can also qualify for the special tickets if they present valid and active US Military IDs.
Fantasyland crowds
Let’s take a look at the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket:
With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax
With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax
Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket:
With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax
With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax
Pandora
Tickets can be purchased now through December 16th, 2022 for trips beginning now through December 16th, 2022.
There’s also the option to add Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! This service normally costs $169 when purchased in advance, but this way you’re able to download your photos for less.
Disney Resort Hotels can be just as magical as the parks themselves, and U.S. Military members can also receive a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels throughout 2022. This deal is available now through December 16th, 2022 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 16th, 2022.
Coronado Springs Resort
You can find all the details on resort availability, booking options, dates, and have other questions answered by calling (407) 939-7830.
The savings include up to 25% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
You can also save up to 20% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Fans of Disney can also save big with up to 15% stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
And finally, Annual Passholders can save up to 10% off stays most nights from March 11th to July 7th, 2022 at:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort
Take advantage of this deal while it lasts!
Florida Resident Discounts
Ticket Offers
Florida residents have the chance to save a little dough during April with a few different deals!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Residents of the Sunshine State can purchase Weekday Magic Tickets for a limited time — from now through April 7, 2022, Florida residents can get 2, 3, and 4-day tickets valid Monday through Friday. Here are the details:
2-day ticket — $149
3-day ticket — $179
4-day ticket — $199
EPCOT
Florida Residents can save 40% on 4-Day Tickets and 30% on 3-Day Tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price. If you’ve only got time for one park day, Florida Residents can save a little extra on 1-Day Tickets with Park Hopper Option.
Guests who are staying at select Walt Disney World hotels from now until July 7th, 2022, you can save up to $100 a night on your trip! The amount you save depends on which hotel you’re looking to book, so double-check the information below.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
These are the resorts that get up to $100 per night savings:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
If plan on staying at one of these hotels, you can save up to $40 per night on your reservation:
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
And, if you’re staying at one of these value resorts, you can save up to $20 per night. Those are:
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
If you’re planning on staying at a Disney Resort hotel soon, make sure you check out this deal!
Canadian residents — this deal is for you! Save up to $100 per night on a hotel room valid for stays most nights between now and April 28th, 2022. You can find out more here!
Canada Pavilion
So, there are quite a few ways you could potentially save money on your next Disney trip! Don’t forget to check back here for the latest Disney news and updates.
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Disney has posted a teaser Tik Tok announcing the arrival of Moon Knight at Disney California Adventure. In the video, Moon Knight stands in the shadows facing away from the camera, then turns around to dramatic music, eyes glowing.
Chaos has arrived, according to the caption, and Moon Knight has been sighted at Avengers Campus. Moon Knight’s arrival at Disney California Adventure coincides with the recent release of first episode of the namesake limited series Moon Knight on Disney+ on March 30. Be sure check out more new episodes in April!
It’s called the Galaxariumand it’s an observatory of the entire galaxy where you can see things like Earth and the planet Xandar. Disney also put out a video showing this part of the queue which you can check out below!
We can’t WAIT for this ride to open up so we can see it for ourselves! Stay tuned to DFB so you can find out exactly when this ride will have its grand opening.
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With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
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Though an exact opening date for Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT has not been announced, the restaurant does seem to be approaching completion as flooring, lights, and a mural are installed.
This morning, we could see benches through the restaurant windows from the Monorail.
Tables and non-bench chairs have not been moved in yet.
There is a black and red archway around this door, which is on the World Discovery side of the building, but not yet a marquee sign.
At night, we could see benches and partition walls lit up. We also got another good view of the mural on the right, which features trees and people.
Scissor lifts were parked inside and outside the restaurant for construction.
We took another look inside from the ground at night.
The ceiling and/or lights are still not quite finished. Loose wires hang from above.
We could also see red and black units hanging from some of the tube “skylights” in the ceiling.
According to Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley, the mural’s subject is “the relationship of place, people, and food from across the world — celebrating the bountiful variety of ingredients and traditions that connect culture and food to the beautiful, diverse places that we call home.”
On the other side of the building, we could see more of the restaurant’s colorful lighting.
Walls with unique texture are illuminated in shades of red, blue, and green.
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The World’s Most Magical Celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World began on October 1, 2021, but new ways to commemorate the occasion keep coming to the parks. Today we discovered the debut of new commemorative Coke bottles. There are five designs in total — one with the 50th anniversary logo and one for each Walt Disney World theme park.
50th Anniversary Coke Bottles – $4.69 each
The bottles are the same price as the regular bottled sodas.
50th Anniversary Logo
The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary logo is on the neck of the bottle, with the Cinderella Castle version below the Coca-Cola logo.
It reads, “Together since 1971” in honor of the Disney and Coca-Cola partnership.
The bottom of the bottle is EARidescent gold, green, blue, purple, and pink.
Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom bottle features Cinderella Castle.
The generic 50th logo is on the bottom against a background of EARidescent pink.
EPCOT
Of course, Spaceship Earth takes front and center on the EPCOT bottle.
The bottom of the bottle is a shimmering blue.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is represented by the Tree of Life.
This bottle is green and yellow.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Last but not least, the Disney’s Hollywood Studios bottle features the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
It is appropriately decorated in sparkling gold.
They are available starting today across Walt Disney World.
Will you collect all five commemorative Walt Disney World 50th anniversary Coke bottles? Let us know in the comments!
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