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The Orlando Disney resort is always changing and it can feel overwhelming to keep up with the news from week to week. That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news! Trust us, this week was a seriously fun one.
This week was all about the NEW! New foods, new restaurants, and new hotel details were all the rage around the resort, and we dove into it all, headfirst.
Hurly Burly is NOW OPEN!
Starting over at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, the newest Disney World restaurant is now OPEN! Hurly Burly has opened at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, and we were pleasantly surprised by the spot.
Welcome to Hurly Burly!
This restaurant, which opens at 4 PM, has games, activities, and bites for all members of the family until 9 PM rolls around. Starting at 9 PM, this venue becomes 21+, and the live entertainment really kicks off. During our stop by the opening day celebrations, we tried the entire new menu as well as several of the drinks.
Hurly Burly live entertainment
The environment was filled up, and the walk-up waitlist even had an hour-long wait for most of the day! There are several Easter Eggs to find throughout the theming of the lounge, and there’s even an outdoor bar for those who just want drinks to go.
The walk-up window!
While we do miss the lively audience interaction that we used to get at Jellyrolls, the quality of the environment, food, and entertainment pleasantly surprised us. You can read our FULL review right here.
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More Details About Lakeshore Lodge
This week we also got new details and concept art for Disney’s upcoming hotel, Lakeshore Lodge! This week Disney gave us a glimpse at the hotel lobby and a lounge coming to the resort, and it has us seriously excited. The new concept art of the lobby shows its floor-to-ceiling windows, making it so guests will always feel as if they’re surrounded by nature. The lobby takes inspiration from Pocahontas, and even has a fiberoptic river that will illuminate the lobby floor and flow around a custom bronze centerpiece. You’ll also spot some familiar friends from Disney animation, as well as a blown-glass Colors of the Wind sculpture that has “hundreds of suspended glass leaves.”
Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art ©Disney
Inside the lobby, you can also find the new lounge called Branch & Brush! This spot will have handcrafted cocktails and views of Bay Lake. The lounge is also inspired by the changing seasons, so it will have “rich colors, natural textures, and an enchanting collection of artwork.” In the center, there’s a color-changing chandelier that will bring all four seasons to life.
Branch & Brush Concept Art ©Disney
Reservations for Lakeshore Lodge open up this week starting on October 6th for Disney Vacation Club members. The hotel opens on July 1st, 2027!
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Food and Wine Part Two Is HERE
Finally, this week also kicked off Food and Wine Part Two, as we call it here at DFB! On October 2nd, four new booths opened, and we (to no one’s surprise) tried them all.
The Alps Full Spread 2026
The new booths were:
- Coastal Eats: Open October 2nd through the end of the Festival.
- Earth Eats: Open October 2nd through the end of the Festival.
- The Alps: Open October 2nd through the end of the Festival.
- India: Open October 2nd through the end of the Festival.
Full India Booth Spread 2026
Each booth brought us some surprises and new favorites, so definitely be sure to check out each of our full reviews! These new booths opened in addition to two other booths that also had delayed openings in September. They were The Wedge Hosted by Dairy Does More and Festival Favorites.
Full Spread at The Wedge
The Food and Wine Festival runs until November 21st, 2026, so don’t hesitate to check out each booth while you still have time.
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Somehow after all that, we’re still hungry for more! As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.
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