food IS a theme park
It’s finally time for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and we are PUMPED. We’re hitting up all the Food Studios around the park to bring you a list of what you absolutely must try at this year’s festival!
2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
We’ve got everything from returning favorites to new items to treats that are great for the kiddos on this list. It’s your ultimate guide to dining at the Festival of the Arts. Let’s dive in — it’s the BEST OF THE FEST!
There are some simply iconic Disney World restaurants, like the beloved ‘Ohana!
‘Ohana
This is one of the most popular dining spots in all of Disney World, which makes it rather difficult to score a reservation. But if you’re dining there soon, we’re here to issue a warning — your spectacular view of Magic Kingdom might be impeded!
It’s time to feed your inner hungry artist at El Artista Hambriento at the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts!
2026 El Artista Hambriento Food Studio
El Artista Hambriento — located in the Mexico Pavilion — is one of the 18 Food Studios (also known as Food Booths) at the Festival. We are always excited to visit every year… Why? Because it’s pretty much always a huge hit! (In fact, El Artista Hambriento received DFB’s “Best Booth” designation last year!) We’re glad to be back to see if this booth lives up to its great reputation once again with its lineup of all-new eats and drinks, as we bring you our full reviews of every single Food Studio at the Festival of the Arts!
Over the last couple of decades, MagicBands have become an integral part of a Disney World vacation. They serve as room keys, park tickets, the physical manifestation of Lightning Lane entry, credit cards, and even collectibles.
MagicBand
Given all that, it’s no shock that there are MagicBand hacks. And, as you know, we love hacks. From hacks that’ll help you save money to tricks for how to get on rides faster to the ultimate snack hacks, if there’s a new tip out there, chances are that we’ll try it out to see if it works. And along with that list, we’ve tried quite a few MagicBand hacks over the years…now we’re sharing our favorites!
Target is a great place to shop if you’re a Disney fan!
Target!
Some Target locations have Disney Stores integrated inside, and even the ones that don’t often have lots of Disney-themed merchandise. But don’t worry, for those who aren’t close to a Target, you can shop some of their best products online…including these Loungefly bags!
Can’t decide between a Disney World trip or a Disney cruise? You might be SURPRISED which one is the better value.
Disney Treasure
Disney cruises are often berated for being one of the pricier cruise lines on the market, but a Disney World trip is no budget vacation, either! If you’re already planning on spending the money to go to the parks, could you actually get more value by setting sail with the cruise line? Let’s find out!
Sometimes you just have to learn lessons the hard way in Disney World.
Disney’s Old Key West
Over the years, I’ve made countless mistakes in Disney World — from forgetting to pack a phone charger in my park bag to losing belongings on rides to choosing restaurants that were definitely not right for me. But each time I’ve made a mistake in Disney World, I’ve learned a valuable lesson. And today, I’m here to warn you about a “shortcut” I once tried!
Hey there folks, it’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for…the first Tiny Train Town update of 2026!
We’re back!
You know that this itty bitty city is always getting up to mischief, and of course, as the mayor it’s my duty to document that mischief and report back to you guys. So if you’re ready for some nonsense, shenanigans, and WILD stories, let’s go!
I visit Disney World every week for my job, and yet, I’m often still humbled by the difficulty of navigating the property.
Fort Wilderness
Traveling between parks, hotels, and Disney Springs often takes wayyy longer than you think it will, and it’s challenging to budget the right amount of time, energy, and resources for those travels. I was recently reminded of this truth when I — a person who literally goes to Disney World for her job — got stranded at Fort Wilderness Resort.
2026 is going to be a big year for Universal Orlando!
Universal Studios
The resort has quite a few celebrations planned in the coming months, so if you’re hoping to make a visit, you’ll want to see the schedule ahead of time. So what’s on the docket? Let’s take a look at the calendar!
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