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Wow, Disney's crammed August 29th with so many events, it's making our heads spin! We're running like crazy to keep up—for you, beloved Disney fans!
We've already hit [Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/) at Disney World and the [Oogie Boogie Bash](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/oogie-boogie-bash-a-disneyland-halloween-party-at-disney-california-adventure/) at Disneyland. Yet, the Disney whirlwind season is truly kicking off Labor Day weekend. A lot is happening all at once—what's Disney's plan here?
## Why August 29th is Huge:
### EPCOT Food and Wine Festival's First Weekend
The festival starts August 28th, but things really heat up on the 29th. Crowds are expected to surge thanks to the holiday weekend and people flocking to the festival's delights. We'll be there to bring you insider news and reviews!
### Destination D23 Launches
The big fan event, [Destination D23](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/d23-expo-disneys-biggest-fan-event-of-the-year/), begins on August 29th at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Get ready for major Disney updates and announcements!
### The Beak and Barrel Opening
Magic Kingdom's new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired lounge, [The Beak and Barrel](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-tavern-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/), opens on the 29th. Our excitement is off the charts; you'll want to see this!
### Halloween Horror Nights
While not Disney-related, many fans are also excited about Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights debuting on August 29th. It seems like they coordinated to give us everything at once!
If you're around Orlando on August 29th, choosing what to do might be your biggest challenge. But it's a nice dilemma to have, right? What's your plan for the long weekend? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
We've already hit [Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/) at Disney World and the [Oogie Boogie Bash](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/oogie-boogie-bash-a-disneyland-halloween-party-at-disney-california-adventure/) at Disneyland. Yet, the Disney whirlwind season is truly kicking off Labor Day weekend. A lot is happening all at once—what's Disney's plan here?
## Why August 29th is Huge:
### EPCOT Food and Wine Festival's First Weekend
The festival starts August 28th, but things really heat up on the 29th. Crowds are expected to surge thanks to the holiday weekend and people flocking to the festival's delights. We'll be there to bring you insider news and reviews!
### Destination D23 Launches
The big fan event, [Destination D23](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/d23-expo-disneys-biggest-fan-event-of-the-year/), begins on August 29th at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Get ready for major Disney updates and announcements!
### The Beak and Barrel Opening
Magic Kingdom's new Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired lounge, [The Beak and Barrel](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-tavern-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/), opens on the 29th. Our excitement is off the charts; you'll want to see this!
### Halloween Horror Nights
While not Disney-related, many fans are also excited about Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights debuting on August 29th. It seems like they coordinated to give us everything at once!
If you're around Orlando on August 29th, choosing what to do might be your biggest challenge. But it's a nice dilemma to have, right? What's your plan for the long weekend? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
