Storybook Blog August 2025
Foodies, we have great news – the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns this year, August 28 – November 22, 2025! Tasty treats and sips, Eat to the Beat Concert Series (you can find the lineup right here), Emile’s Fromage Montage, and more are sure to delight guests of all ages!
This month marks the official kick-off for fall in the magic 🎃Both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival debut this August, and we’ve got some fantastic tips & tricks to help you make the most of your visit! Check out our “A Disney Life Podcast” Episode 7 here for everything you need to know!
Thinking ahead to the holidays? They’re extra magical at Walt Disney World with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios 🎄Tickets for this separate ticketed event are on sale now for select nights November 7 – December 22, 2025.
There’s more than just parties to think about this holiday season! You won’t want to miss:
- Holiday savings! Guests can save up to 20% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, while also receiving up to a $100 Walt Disney World Resort Dining & Shopping Card when adding four-day (or longer) standard theme park tickets to their stay most nights November 23-December 25, 2025.
- Nostalgic holiday fun at Magic Kingdom, including the brand-new Frozen Holiday Surprise ❄️ with appearances from Anna, Kristoff, and Elsa, tons of festive decor, and of course, the Jingle Cruise!
- Festival of Holidays at EPCOT! Holiday Kitchens, the Candlelight Processional, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, and Holiday Storytellers will be spreading joy all season long!
- Over at Hollywood Studios, Gertie will be dressed in her best holiday attire, plus you’ll want to check out Sunset Seasons Greetings, characters in their festive outfits, Minnie Mouse & Friends at Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine, and more!
- Animal Kingdom fans will be happy to know that “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” will be back on the nights the park is open after dark.
- Disney Springs is the perfect spot for dining, holiday shopping, and the popular Christmas Tree Stroll!
The magic continues on the West Coast! Over at Disneyland, the 70th Celebration is in full swing! Here’s a great guide to all the celebration has to offer.
Hungry? There’s a lot of deliciousness waiting for guests at Disneyland:
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Disney Festival of Holidays, and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! return on November 14, 202,5 through January 7, 2026!
Taking the magic to the seas, we are so excited to see the gorgeous new Disney Destiny this fall – and we know you are, too! It’s been so fun to watch it all come together (did you catch that Spider-Man and his three Spider Bots have been added to the stern?!) – check out this Ship Log for recent updates!
Guests sailing from Port Canaveral can save 35% when extending their Disney Cruise Line vacation with a stay at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels 🌴 For travel dates March 12 – June 14, 2026, enjoy a pre- or post-stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa or Disney’s Old Key West Resort!.
We’ve got you covered beyond Disney 😎Did you know we also specialize in river cruises, ocean cruises, all-inclusive resorts, rail vacations, curated tours, expeditions, and more? Plus, we can help plan your Universal Orlando and Hollywood getaways! Follow us on Wayfinder Destinations for more travel tips, updates, and fun!
