HUGE Disney World Crowd News Is About to Drop

It’s about to be the BEST — and WORST — time to visit Disney World.

EPCOT

Does Disney World actually ever take a break? Apparently not! Fresh off the return of the super-popular Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, August in Disney World isn’t getting any quieter, as THREE huge events are still scheduled to take place, and will no doubt keep the parks PACKED.

August 28th and 29th are significant dates this year, as several points of interest are making their debut at Disney World all over the resort. These noteworthy events will also draw in BIG crowds during those days.

2024 Food and Wine Festival

Kicking the festivities off will be the debut of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Running August 28th through November 22nd, 2025, the Original Disney Food Festival will feature incredible special events, informative culinary and beverage demonstrations, celebrity chefs, and tasty Marketplace Food Booths around the park.

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

A major draw, fans flock to EPCOT each year specifically for this festival.

Click HERE for our full EPCOT Food & Wine Festival guide!

The major events don’t slow down there, as the very next day marks the start of Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney!

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The biggest Disney fan event of the year will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort from August 29th through August 31st, 2025, and — like the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival — will draw in fans from far and wide. This event is a HUGE fan convention hosted by D23 where Disney executives, celebrities, and fans come together in the ultimate celebration of all things Disney.

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The convention will offer special events, exclusive merchandise, unique exhibits, and fascinating presentations.

Click HERE to learn more about this year’s Destination D23!

Also taking place on August 29th is the grand opening of The Beak and Barrel — a NEW LOUNGE themed to the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and film franchise! Located in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, this “first-of-its-kind experience will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean.”

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Featuring a few different themed rooms packed with Pirates easter eggs, this lounge will offer some fun food (including corn griddle cakes, octopus tentacles, and an Island Provisions dish that comes with plantain chips, blue corn tortialls, and toasted flatbread) as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic specialty beverages alike. You’ll also find wine and draft beer at this Magic Kingdom spot. Truly a rare treasure!

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We already mentioned the theming, which will immerse you “in the Tortuga world through sing-alongs, storytelling, and enchanting surprises.”

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Over at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, you can even find two new pieces of merchandise themed to The Beak and Barrel once it opens.

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The lounge offers Advance Dining Reservations for dates 60 days out. Disney has shared that there is a 45-minute time limit for your time inside The Beak and Barrel.

Click HERE to view the entire Beak and Barrel menu!

Our team is so excited to attend all of these incredible events, and we’ll be bringing you all the latest updates from each one! In the meantime, stay tuned right here at DFB for coverage on all things Disney World!

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