Since November, we’ve been bringing you news about the new gelato stand coming to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and now we finally have big news to share!
Regular readers will be familiar with the stand, having watched it grow slowly since last fall. Pieces of the kiosk were delivered to EPCOT on the back of a flatbed truck in January, and façade work has been ongoing since.
Announced today on the Disney Parks Blog, the gelato stand will be called “Gelateria Toscana” and will open to guests in May.
The walk-up kiosk will offer:
- Gelati in a Waffle Cone or Cup – Chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, cookies ‘cream, stracciatella, strawberry, or tiramisù
- Sorbetti in a Waffle Cone or Cup – Lemon, raspberry, mixed berry, or mango
- Gelati Floats – Fior di Latte gelato with your choice of root beer or Coca-Cola
- Coppa del Nonno – Fior di Latte, chocolate, and cookies ‘n cream gelati with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and amaretti cookies
- Coppa Amicizia – Fior di Latte, cookies ‘n cream, and strawberry gelati with whipped cream
- Coppa Delizia – Fior di Latte, strawberry, and cookies ‘n cream gelati with strawberry sauce and whipped cream
- “Affogato” Espresso Gelato – Fresh Italian espresso poured over Fior di Latte gelato with an amaretto cookie
- Cannoli al Cioccolato – Crisp pastry filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate, and candied orange
- Zeppole – Soft fried Ricotta cheese fritters dusted with powdered sugar
- Mocha Tiramisù – Mascarpone cream, espresso coffee, savoiardi biscuits, and chocolate
- Specialty non-alcoholic beverages along with cocktails, beer, and wine are also available
Gelateria Toscana is located to the right of Enoteca Costello, near the American Adventure Pavilion.
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Now this is exactly what the Italy pavilion needed! Great addition and no doubt will be popular.