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While there isn’t a Disney Parks showcase presentation during the upcoming Destination D23 event, Disney has just announced that they will be showcasing the latest news from the event. The Disney Parks Twitter account just posted that they will have updates to provide during four of the panels. These are the four panels that we’ll be keeping an eye on, hoping for some insight into the future of the theme parks. Destination D23 Panels for Theme Park Fans to Watch Here are the four panels that Disney is hinting that theme park-related news or updates could be presented during. Creating the Happiest Place on Earth 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Saturday, August 30thJoin Disney Legend, filmmaker and author, Don Hahn, and acclaimed filmmaker with deep Disney roots, Leslie Iwerks, for a discussion on The Happiest Place on Earth. Together, they’ll explore Walt Disney’s vision and the legacy and nostalgia of Disneyland in honor of the resort’s 70th anniversary. What’s Cooking with Disney Eats? 3:45 – 4:30 PM | Saturday, August 30thTake your seat at the table! We’re cooking up something special and you’re invited to be a part of the live audience in the Disney Eats kitchen. From Mickey bars to Michelin stars, this panel is a foodie experience you won’t want to miss! Disney Villains: Icons of Evil 9:05 – 9:50 AM | Sunday, August 31stJoin Disney Experiences (and some of your favorite troublemakers) for a panel discussion on how

While visiting Magic Kingdom today, we decided to stop in and check out the ongoing work to drain and demolish the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Walt Disney World began draining the Rivers of America earlier this month and faced a few setbacks along the way due to afternoon storms refilling the river basin. Now, crews are working on getting the last bit of water out of the basin as they prepare for the next phase of work. Speaking of the next phase of work, Walt Disney World is beginning the process of making sure it’s difficult to see. Rivers of America Nearly Dry, Construction Wall Installation Work Begins As BlogMickey.com previously reported, Walt Disney World needed to clear the majority of the mud from the river basin before they could begin the installation of construction walls. With much of the mud along the boardwalk area cleared, and crews working on draining the last bit of the remaining standing water, Disney has begun the process of installing scaffolding to block views of the next phase of work: demolition. We’ll start on the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure side of the boardwalk. As you can see in the photos below, new scaffolding has been installed along the dry basin, indicating that work is beginning to construct a wall to block views of the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. I was taking photos of the drained Rivers

Good morning from EPCOT where the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is underway! This morning, we’re strolling around the park to see what’s new, and in this article, we’ll take a look at the prizes for the Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt 2025 Prizes All guests who participate in the Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt can pick up one prize per game board purchased. A map/game board costs $11.99 – a new high price for EPCOT Festival scavenger hunts. We’ll have a more detailed look at the scavenger hunt later, but for now, here’s a first look at the prizes! The prizes for 2025 are themed containers. Disney is calling them “bento boxes”, but there are no dividers or anything on the inside – just one continuous, open space. You can select from one of four designs with each map purchase. For everything you need to know about the upcoming EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, including menus, prices, merchandise, and the latest news and photos, check out our dedicated festival page below! 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine FestivalThe 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns on August 28th, and we have the latest news, photos, and info!blogmickey.com As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos,

Following in the footsteps of the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, Walt Disney World has continued to theme two trash cans near the Creations Shop gift shop for the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. This marks the first time that these themed trash cans have appeared at a Food & Wine Festival. Here’s a closer look! 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Themed Trash Cans There is perhaps no more important feature of EPCOT than a trash can during a seasonal festival. A table when you’re enjoying your meal, and a place to throw the scraps away when you’re done, any EPCOT veteran can appreciate the versatility of the easily-overlooked trash can. Now, it’s not so easy to overlook two of the hundreds of trash cans found around the park. Starting with this year’s Flower & Garden Festival, Disney began wrapping two trash cans near Creations Shop. Now, the first-ever Food & Wine-themed trash cans have debuted. Here’s a closer look. Ratatouille Trash CanThe first trash can is themed to Ratatouille and features both Remy and Auguste Gusteau. On one side of the can, Remy is set against the silhouette of Gusteau, with “Anyone Can Cook” in text. On the other side of the can, the little chef is found with the text “Big Flavors”. Fab Five FlavorsThe second trash can features a travel theme along with the Fab

Good morning from EPCOT, where the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now underway! To start our day, we’re going to check out the expanded Harvest Hollow area. Debuting last year, Harvest Hollow has received some investment this year from Disney, expanding the lore with new original characters. We previewed the Harvest Hollow area a few days ago during the installation, but now we have a closer look! Harvest Hollow Expands at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Harvest Hollow encompasses three Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplace food kiosks, and a picnic/play area. New this year is that the woodland creatures are the proprietors of the kiosks, and their story expands thanks to some props and written lore. Digging into the characters a bit more, we’ll go kiosk by kiosk, each with its own special theming based on the characters’ backstory. As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!

Good morning from EPCOT and the opening day of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This is EPCOT’s biggest Festival of the year, featuring more than 30 Global Marketplace food and drink kiosks, tons of merchandise, and some fun things to do such as scavenger hunts. While we have our own digital guide that contains everything you need to know, Walt Disney World has a physical guide to the festival called the Festival Passport. We’re at EPCOT all day today covering the event, and we’ll start with a page-by-page look at the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Passport! PHOTOS: 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Passport For everything you need to know about the upcoming EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, including menus, prices, merchandise, and the latest news and photos, check out our dedicated festival page below! 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine FestivalThe 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns on August 28th, and we have the latest news, photos, and info!blogmickey.com As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!

Walt Disney World has released the full menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This year’s festival runs from August 28th through November 22nd, and its the 30th Anniversary of EPCOT’s marquee festival. This year, there are more than 125 food items and more than 100 beverages across more than 30 global marketplaces. Here’s a full list of 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menus and items!UPDATE: Walt Disney World has announced pricing for the Global Marketplaces. We have updated the article with more info! 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival MenusWorld CelebrationBrew-Wing Lab MenuConnections Eatery Festival MenuWorld DiscoveryCoastal Eats MenuNEW! Gyozas of the Galaxy MenuThe Fry Basket MenuFlavors from Fire MenuWorld NatureEarth Eats MenuSunshine Seasons MenuWorld ShowcaseAustralia MenuMexico MenuChina MenuIndia MenuRefreshment Outpost MenuThe Alps MenuGermany MenuSommerfest MenuSpain MenuItaly MenuBlock & Hans MenuRegal Eagle MenuFlavors of America MenuFunnel Cake MenuJapan MenuGreece MenuTangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina MenuBelgium MenuBrazil MenuFrance MenuCanada MenuRefreshment Port MenuShimmering Sips MenuHawaii MenuBramblewood Bites MenuMilled & Mulled MenuForest & Field MenuSwirled Showcase MenuJoffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company MenuThe American AdventureNear Disney TradersBetween UK and CanadaNear Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind World Celebration Brew-Wing Lab Menu Location: The Odyssey  Food items:  Fried Pickle Spears | $5.75with dill ranch  Garlic-Parmesan Wings | $7.75 IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Tenders | $7.75tossed in buffalo sauce with plant-based ranch and plant-based blue cheese crumbles (Plant-based)   Korean BBQ Wings | $7.75with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame (New)  Unnecessarily Spicy

A newly updated webpage for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction may offer a hint that the long-rumored explosive finale may not be part of the “new magic” planned for this refurbishment. It’s a surprising change, but perhaps Walt Disney World isn’t planning on updating the finale scene after all. Here’s what has changed, and what it may mean. Walt Disney World Removed “Exploding Dynamite” Description Earlier this week, we covered the news that a new description was added to the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad webpage. At the time, the change indicated that Disney was shifting the storyline from that of an abandoned mine to an active mine. Now, Walt Disney World has updated the description again, removing a reference to exploding dynamite. First, here’s a look at the change in description. After you arrive at the legendary Big Thunder Mining Company, descend into an active mine shaft and board your runaway train. As you enter the cavern, the engine speeds up along the rickety track. Dodge exploding dynamite and falling boulders as you swoop around turns, drop into canyons and dart through the town of Tumbleweed.Old description, emphasis added After you arrive at the legendary Big Thunder Mining Company, descend into an active mine shaft and board your runaway train. As you enter the cavern, the engine speeds up along the rickety track, then swoop around turns, drop into canyons and dart through the town of Tumbleweed.New description

Local 737 Unite Here, a union for restaurant workers at Walt Disney World, has announced that workers at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion restaurants have announced plans to vote on a work strike. According to the union, if the strike is authorized, it will be the first time that employees have gone on strike within a Walt Disney World theme park in the resort’s history. Here’s the latest. Restaurant Workers Could Strike in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion According to a press release from Local 737, restaurant workers in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion have announced that they are scheduling a strike authorization vote. The workers are not first-party Walt Disney World Cast Members, but rather “Operating Participants”, which is Disney nomenclature for third-party workers. In the case of the restaurants in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion, the third-party subcontractor that operates the restaurants is Patina Group. The strike authorization vote is the latest move in a series of escalating pressure on Patina Group by Local 737 and the Patina Group employees. Local 737 says that the strike is due to a lack of adequate progress in contract negotiations.The three restaurants at the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT – Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Tutto Gusto – are operated by Patina Group, a subsidiary of Delaware North, and are under a union contract that expires on September 30th.The results of the strike authorization vote will be announced on September 10th. The vote authorizes the bargaining committee to call a strike at any time once the contract

Walt Disney World has shared images of Florida Panthers star Evan Rodrigues bringing the Stanley Cup to EPCOT on a recent visit with his family. Their incredible day at EPCOT included meeting Goofy in his hockey attire, eating maple popcorn, riding fun attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and taking the Cup all around the park. Stanley Cup Visits EPCOT Rodrigues and family visited with hockey player Goofy, posing in front of Spaceship Earth with the Stanley Cup. Rodrigues brought the Stanley Cup on a number of Walt Disney World transportation options, including the Monorail and Disney Skyliner. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Florida Panthers celebration without some rats! While EPCOT is certainly a place where you could fill up the Stanley Cup with your favorite alcoholic beverage, Rodrigues and family opted for maple popcorn to celebrate. As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!