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Welcome back to the EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue, returning in 2025. One of the headlining events of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is returning with help from the team at Disney Live Entertainment, who have cooked up a lineup full of flavor and fun for young kids, Gen Z, and music lovers of all ages. Get ready to sip, snack, and sing along—because we are bringing the beat back this fall. Source: Disney Who is Performing at Eat to the Beat This Year? We all know you’re looking for the brand-new headliners for this year’s event, and we’ve got some of them right here. Drum roll, please…. for the first time, KT Tunstall, Bowling for Soup and Jordin Sparks will be performing at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series! In addition, some of your favorite musical groups from prior years are returning for more sound-sational fun, including Joey Fatone & Friends, Hanson, and Boyz II Men. From throwback hits to fresh new notes, this year’s lineup of genre-bending artists delivers something for every music fan, making each concert unique. With more updates still to come on TasteEPCOT.com, check out the schedule below for a breakdown of the acts for 2025 and what dates they’ll hit the stage, with the final list coming soon: 2025 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule

Disney has made updates at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World to make planning your vacation simpler. Now, it’s easier than ever to find dining reservations for whatever you’re craving on a whim or visit that bucket list location you’ve been dreaming about for your next Disney trip. Updates to Make Planning Easier Use an enhanced availability calendar to view all available reservations for a single location for those hard-to-get spots View all available reservations at all locations across a date range to make planning dining easier for your vacation Filter and sort dining availability based on your preferences, including more specific time frames that work for you and nearby locations These features improve on guest-favorite enhancements to simplify the planning experience. They are now available on the Disneyland app* for Disneyland and the My Disney Experience app for Disney World, or at Disneyland.com or DisneyWorld.com. Learn how to make the most of your next visit with these new features, no matter how your crew chooses to explore all the dining Disney Parks have to offer. For the Bucket-List Dining Spot View all dates with available reservations any dining location   Improved labeling for Character Dining   So, you’ve got one specific dining location at the top of your family’s must-do list. Now, searching on the app makes it simple to see all dates with available reservation timeslots at any individual restaurant on a

When the sun sets at Walt Disney World, the real magic begins—especially during Disney After Hours, the ultimate nighttime experience offered at select parks. These separately ticketed events provide a limited-capacity environment with shorter wait times, surprise character sightings, and all-you-can-enjoy snacks like popcorn, ice cream, and bottled drinks. Whether you’re a seasoned Disney guest or planning your first visit, After Hours is a unique way to see the parks in a whole new light. Source: Disney Here’s everything you need to know about Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom in 2025 (and even a little peek into 2026). Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Hours Dates: Select nights through September 3, 2025 Time: 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM (entry begins at 7:00 PM) Step into the spotlight at Hollywood Studios! Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions with significantly reduced wait times, plus surprise character encounters and themed snacks to keep them going well into the night. Source: Disney Top Attractions Open: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Slinky Dog Dash Tower of Terror Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Toy Story Mania! Alien Swirling Saucers Character Encounters: Be on the lookout—characters roam the park during After Hours! Food & Drinks: Enjoy walk-up availability at spots like Oga’s Cantina and grab quick bites at Woody’s Lunch Box or KRNR The Rock Station. Select snacks and bottled beverages are included with your ticket. EPCOT

If you’re looking to add a little extra magic to your Disneyland day, the Fantasmic! Dining Package is the perfect way to do it. This special offering combines a delicious meal at one of the park’s popular restaurants (Rancho del Zocalo, River Belle Terrace, or Cafe Orleans) with reserved viewing for Fantasmic!—Disneyland’s breathtaking nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America. Whether you’re craving classic American fare or flavors with a twist, these packages let you enjoy great food and a prime spot for the show without the stress of securing a spot early. Insider Tip: It’s important to note that you can watch Fantasmic! without purchasing a dining package. However, the viewing area is not great, and it is standing room only (and you will need to show up about an hour and a half early to even get a spot!). With a dining package, you get to sit in a reserved area, and you only need to show up up to 30 minutes early! I recently had the chance to try the Rancho del Zocalo package. Before I get into my review, here is the package information: Feast on Mexican-Korean fusion style cuisine with a tasty 3-course meal for lunch or dinner and receive a voucher admitting you to a separate reserved viewing location for one of the 2 Fantasmic! performances that evening. For lunch and dinner, your menu options are the same. Adult Menu Choose from an array of tasty entrees, including: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Source: Kingdom Media Get ready, because Halloween Horror Nights returns in LESS than two months! This year, Halloween Horror Nights begins on August 29 and runs until November 2 on select nights at Universal Orlando Resort. More haunted houses have been announced in the past few weeks, with a few more houses, scare zones and a show still to be announced! Here is the current house lineup for Orlando… Fallout Source: Universal Orlando Resort Face your fears in post-apocalyptic LA devastated by nuclear war, based on the hit show “Fallout.” You’ll travel into the vaults and be attacked by raiders alongside Lucy. You’ll escape to the wasteland of Filly and confront the formidable bounty hunter, The Ghoul. You’ll even encounter Maximus with the Brotherhood of Steel and see T-60 power armor. Jason Universe Source: Universal Orlando Resort Come face to face with the iconic horror villain Jason Voorhees. Step into the terrifying world of this silent killer. Flee through the woods and into his sinister shack. Enter the summer camp where his gruesome legend began. Jason is back and nothing can save you now. El Artista: A Spanish Haunting Source: Universal Orlando Resort In 19th-century Spain, a tortured artist moves to an isolated country manor to seek inspiration. Instead, as he wanders the ghostly hallways and haunted conservatory, malevolent spirits break into our realm through his paintings. He tries to resist, but the art comes to life and possesses him. Now, you’re

Red, white, and sweet treats! Don’t miss the patriotic eats coming to Walt Disney World from June 29 to July 5! NEW! Patriotic Cake Bar at Amorette’s Patisserie: Vanilla chiffon combined with passion fruit, orange, and guava juice Source: Disney NEW! Caramel-Apple Pie Funnel Cake at Epic Eats: Funnel cake with apple pie topping, caramel drizzle, and vanilla soft-serve (Currently available beyond July 5) Source: Disney NEW! Red, White, and Blue Waffle at Sleepy Hollow: Waffle topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles Source: Disney Berry Shortcake at Columbia Harbour House: Shortcake topped with mixed berries, whipped cream, and patriotic sprinkles Source: Disney Red, White, and Blue Funnel Cake at Sleepy Hollow: Funnel cake topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles Source: Disney Red, White, and Blue Slushy at Liberty Square Market: Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Fanta Cherry layered with whipped cream and topped with popping candies Source: Disney Are you ready to book your Disney vacation? Leave all the details to our friends at Academy Travel Agency & let one of their Disney experts take it from here! Just click here to select your Disney destination of choice, fill out the quick & easy questionnaire, and your personalized, free agent will be in touch soon! Take a look around our website in the meantime, and read all about resorts, cruises,

Dreaming of a tropical escape filled with sunshine, adventure, and a touch of Disney magic? Now’s the perfect time to turn that dream into reality. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, is offering a wave of limited-time deals for Fall 2025, giving guests the chance to enjoy paradise with extra savings. Whether you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember, Magic Key holder, or simply planning a longer stay, special offers are waiting for you. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your Aulani vacation while saving big. Source: Kingdom Media Late Summer Offer: Save Up to 25% on Select Stays of 5 Nights or Longer – and Up to 20% on 4-Night Stays Save on a fun-filled vacation in late summer at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. The longer you stay, the more you save! Save 25% on stays of 5 or more consecutive nights Save 20% on stays of 4 consecutive nights This offer is valid on select rooms and villas, for stays most nights from August 10 to October 19, 2025 (with checkout no later than October 20, 2025). Valid Travel Dates Most nights from August 10 through October 19, 2025 (other savings available for 4-night stays) Length of Stay Requirements: Minimum – 4 nights (or 5 nights for highest savings) Maximum – 14 nights Disney® Visa® Cardmembers: Save Up to 35% on Select Stays of 5 or

EPCOT’s Cool Kid Summer is in full swing, and one of the newest additions to the foodie scene is the Grab-N-Goof booth located just outside CommuniCore Hall. With a playful twist and kid-friendly vibes, this booth is all about serving up fun, quirky snacks that are sure to catch your eye—and your sweet tooth. We stopped by to try every item on the menu, and here’s our full breakdown so you know what’s worth grabbing during your next visit. Mac & Cheese Bites – 8/10 These were a winner right off the bat. Perfectly crisp on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and made even better when dipped in the included ranch. This is one of those snacks that both kids and adults will fight over—definitely worth a repeat. Cookies & Cream Ravioli – 5/10 We were intrigued by this one, but it didn’t quite wow us. Think of it as a chocolate dessert with a gooey brownie-batter-like filling. Sweet and rich, but not as memorable as we hoped. Chocolate fans might feel differently, but for us, it was a one-and-done. Goofy’s Gone Fishing – 4/10 This is a sugar bomb wrapped in a cute idea. With gummy sharks, popping boba, and lots of blue slush, it’s a treat made for kids. If you’re looking to keep the sugar crashes to a minimum, you might want to pass on this one before bedtime! Pepperoni Pizza Ravioli – 7/10 Tastes just like your

A new spectacle is set to dazzle guests at Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe — and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to Le Cirque Arcanus, a mysterious and mesmerizing traveling wizarding show that will debut as part of the Ministry of Magic-themed land. Source: Universal Le Cirque Arcanus isn’t your typical circus. Drawing inspiration from the “Fantastic Beasts” films within the Wizarding World franchise, this fantastical show blends magic, illusion, and the bizarre in a vintage-style big top filled with wonder and secrets. Known as the “most mysterious circus in the world,” it originally appeared in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and is now being brought to life in theme park form for the first time. Set in 1920s wizarding Paris, the Ministry of Magic land immerses guests in the golden age of spellcraft, and Le Cirque Arcanus fits right in with its eerie elegance and enchanted oddities. While Universal has yet to reveal the full list of acts, guests can expect a mix of live performers, animatronics, and state-of-the-art effects that blur the line between illusion and real wizardry. From magical creatures and contortionists to levitating illusions and mind-bending tricks, the show promises to be both immersive and unpredictable. This is more than a show — it’s a portal into a hidden corner of the Wizarding World, where the strange is celebrated and the line between real and magical is constantly crossed. With Universal pushing the boundaries of live entertainment and storytelling, Le

Calling all Mouseketeers and dreamers of all ages! D23 is beyond excited to offer Gold Members an exclusive morning viewing of Disneyland Park’s debuting show, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”! Guests of this event can enjoy the latest Audio-Animatronics® addition to the Lincoln Theater, featuring a magical presentation of Walt Disney in a re-created version of his studio office. In a most perfect way to start a day at Disneyland, enjoy a showcase of Walt’s life and career with stunning remastered audio and video footage. Plus, D23 Gold Members will enjoy an exclusive pre-show introduction by Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Creative Producer Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz, who’ll chat about creating this magical experience and bringing Walt to life! When: July 18th, 2025 Where: Anaheim, CA Gold Member: $75 (+$3 Processing Fee) per ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. PLEASE NOTE: A park reservation and valid admission for Disneyland on the same date of the event experience (July 18, 2025) are required for each Guest ages 3 and older, and are not included in the price of this experience. There is no fee for Guests aged 2 and under to attend this event experience. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. It is strongly recommended that Guests book theme park reservations for Disneyland prior to purchasing a ticket for this event. If selecting the World of Color Happiness! viewing option, D23 Members and their guests must possess a valid Park Hopper ticket for admission and a