REVIEW: Minnie Peppermint Cookie and More Holiday Sweets & Treats at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Alicia
If you’re looking for more sweet options at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays rather than savory, then we suggest heading to the Sweets & Treats booth. With cookies and hot cocoa on the menu, this holiday kitchen is full of festive and sugary desserts. Menu for Holiday Sweets & Treats …
REVIEW: NEW Pumpkin Spice Margarita, Giant Tostada, and More at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Alicia
Feliz Navidad! No matter where you are around the World Showcase, there are special holiday kitchens set up for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. So, let’s see what Mexico has to offer! Menu for Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Food: 🆕 Giant …
REVIEW: Celebrate German Traditions at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Alicia
Hallo und Willkommen to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, a German-inspired kitchen for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. This booth brings both hearty dishes and beer to the festival, so let’s dig in! Menu for Bavaria Holiday Kitchen at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Food: Pork …
REVIEW: L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Returns for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Alicia
Let’s toast to life by visiting the L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Bringing traditional foods like latkes and Sufganiyot, let’s grab something to nosh on and dig in! You may notice Olaf hiding on top of this holiday kitchen. Menu for L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen at the …
REVIEW: New Year Celebration Soba with Tempura Shrimp, Ichigo Milk Boba, and More at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Alicia
The Japan pavilion isn’t our favorite country in the World Showcase just because of the amazing Mitsukoshi Department Store—the pavilion is also known for its great food, even during the many festivals that take place each year. So, let’s head over to the booth for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays …
REVIEW: NEW Immunity Boost Mimosa Debuts at the Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (roughly translated to Christmas market) asks us for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to “Feast on très magnifique fare, wine and specialty cocktails from the France Pavilion.” How can we say non to that? Menu for Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT …
REVIEW: NEW Seared Scallops and Beef Bourguignon at Yukon Holiday Kitchen for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Alicia
Let’s take a trip up to the Great White North this holiday season, or rather the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT, to try the Yukon Holiday Kitchen. Back again for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, let’s see if this booth is as good as it was last year! Menu for Yukon …
REVIEW: Mele Kalikimaka Debuts at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays with Kālua Pork, Hawaiian Coconut Pudding, and Tasty Lomi Lomi Salmon
Alicia
Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen makes its debut at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which runs from November 27th to December 30th, 2020. “Savor the flavor of fabulous, festive food and beverages from the islands of Hawai‘i.” It’s a holiday take on Hawai’i, a marketplace that has been a mainstay of the …
REVIEW: NEW Charcuterie & Cheese Plate and Gingerblonde House Ale at Prost! for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Alicia
If you’re looking for some holiday cheer at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, we recommend heading over to the Germany pavilion and hitting the Prost! booth. This booth serves various types of festival exclusive beers and flights, which are sure to help put you into a festive mood. Menu for …
REVIEW: Spaceship Earth Cookies, Gingerbread Milkshakes with Whipped Cream Vodka, Peppermint Bark, and MORE Holiday Hearth Treats at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Alicia
Holiday Hearth is a new booth to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, so let’s check out the menu and see what new holiday treats await us! Menu for Holiday Hearth at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 🆕 Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese …
REVIEW: Celebrate Festival Favorites from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Alicia
New to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is Festival Favorites, a booth where, you guessed it, you can get your favorite holiday dishes from festivals past. We’re excited to see what items are considered “favorites,” so let’s dig in! Menu for Festival Favorites at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International …
REVIEW: New Caramel Tinsel TWIX Latte and Donuts Arrive at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Alicia
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company always goes above and beyond for each food festival at EPCOT, and the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is no different. This year Joffrey’s is serving up a Caramel Tinsel Latte and matching donut, so let’s check it out! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Voices of Liberty Return to EPCOT for Christmas Carols at the Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
The Voices of Liberty are back for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. You can catch this a cappella group singing holiday songs while dressed as Dickens Carolers at the America Gardens Theater. The ambiance was especially joyful as guests were excited to see the return of Voices of Liberty to the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Gingerbread Capital City Moves to World ShowPlace (with 13 Hidden Mickeys!) for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
Though Walt Disney World resort hotel gingerbread displays have all been canceled this year, the Gingerbread Capital City is back at EPCOT for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020. This patriotic display pays sweet homage to some of the nation’s most iconic landmarks, including the United States Capitol Building, the Martin Luther …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Arrives in World Showcase for Christmas 2020 at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, and now he’s arrived at EPCOT! Santa Claus has joined the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in his own promenade around World Showcase. This is just one of many holiday festivities now at EPCOT. Santa’s cavalcade is led by four ribbon dancers. Santa himself …
PHOTOS: NEW MagicBand, Spirit Jersey, Cookie Stroll Jar, and More Merch for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
The mascots of this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays are Chip and Dale, which means you can find them all over the brand-new festival merchandise. We already picked up our pins, but now we’re shopping for MagicBands, Spirit Jerseys, and more. LE 1,500 MagicBand – $34.99 Holiday Cookie Stroll Jar – …
PHOTOS: Full Guide to the NEW Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt 2020 at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
At this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, guests can help Olaf from Frozen hunt for holiday traditions around World Showcase. With Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition, guests can purchase a scavenger hunt map and stickers, then search for Olaf and his sled throughout World Showcase pavilions. Scavenger hunt maps are $7.99 and …
BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity for Second Time This Week Under New Protocols
Jessica Figueroa
Some Christmas magic has come to Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity around noon today. Of course, the parks are in the full swing of their holiday festivities, and this marks the second weekday this year (second time this week) where the parks have closed at capacity. The …
PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition Pins Released for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
It’s time to deck the halls! The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts today, which means new food and new merchandise. We collected all of the festive new limited edition and limited release pins just released at Mouse Gear. Limited edition pins are not available at Pin Trading Headquarters next to Spaceship …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW Mickey & Friends Holiday World Tour at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends are making their way around World Showcase in their holiday best for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour is one of many festival offerings beginning today. Goofy and Pluto led the cavalcade. Goofy was in a new blue outfit, …
Walt Disney World Releases Park Hours Through February 13, 2021
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has released operating hours for all four theme parks through February 13, 2021. Previously, hours were released through February 6. Here are each park’s hours from February 7 through February 13: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EPCOT: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: See Anna and Elsa in the NEW Frozen Holiday Promenade for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020
Shannen Ace
Anna and Elsa have joined the festivities at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in a new version of the Frozen promenade. While this was billed as a “new” offering for this year’s Festival of the Holidays, it’s only slightly modified from the usual Frozen cavalcade that takes place daily at EPCOT, …
Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours For December, Including New Year’s Eve
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has extended park hours for some days in mid-December and New Year’s Eve, with some parks opening earlier and closing later. Below is the full list of new hours. Magic Kingdom December 6, 11-13, 18-19: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (previously opening at 9:00 AM) December 7-10, 14-17: 8:00 AM to 10:00 …
PHOTOS: Walt Disney’s Personal Airplane Now Covered and Fenced In Backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
A new aerial photo shows that a fence has been installed around Walt Disney’s personal airplane, currently located in a backstage area near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Back in 2018, we reported that the Grumman G-159 Gulfstream 1, which Disney used to travel back and forth between Burbank and Orlando when the company was acquiring land …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/26/20 (More 2021 Pins Arrive, New “Monsters, Inc.” Scream Canister Tumbler, Menus and Olaf Scavenger Hunt Arrive Early For Festival of the Holidays, and More)
Iain
Happy Thanksgiving, World Travelers! We spent our holiday searching the park for new things to bring to you, plus finding a bit of holiday cheer along the way. Let’s get started! When we arrived, we noticed right away that preparations were underway across the park for the upcoming International Festival of the Holidays, which opens …
SHOP: The Carousel of Products Black Friday Sale Starts Today! Plus, NEW “Cast Members Are The Magic” Tee – 100% of Proceeds Benefitting The Cast Member Pantry
Jessica Figueroa
The Carousel of Products is a brand-new online store and the exclusive home of official WDWNT logo merchandise as well as original park-inspired merchandise. This week, we’re celebrating our first-ever BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Get discounts on select merchandise, plus enjoy 10% off orders of $50 or more with the code: MAGICAL10. (Offer ends Monday 11/30 …
WDWNT Daily Recap (11/26/20): 4,000 More Layoffs Announced, New 2021 Merchandise Comes to Walt Disney World, Construction Updates at Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom, and More
Charly Shelton
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Even on National Holidays. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, …
VIDEO: Disney Shares New Behind-The-Scenes Look at “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” Coming to EPCOT in 2021
Jessica Figueroa
During today’s “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” show on ABC, viewers got a sneak peek of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new EPCOT attraction opening in 2021. The video features interviews with Imagineers working on the Remy project, as well as footage from the Disneyland Paris interior of the ride. You can check out …
PHOTOS: Painting Progresses at Future Disney Springs Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Location
Iain
Construction walls are no longer blocking the view of the upcoming Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew location at Disney Springs. Just one week after walls went up, they are down. The construction area is blocked by temporary fence segments. Let’s take a look at the recent changes. Construction walls have been mostly removed from Everglazed …
PHOTOS: NEW Norway Pavilion Tervis, Glass, Ornament, and Mug Arrive at EPCOT
Jill Diffendal
Our visit to The Fjording in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT revealed some new finds that can help you celebrate the spirit of Norway. Norway Pint Glass – $13.99 This pint glass features the design from the Norwegian flag in a celtic knotwork design shaped like Mickey Mouse. The design matches one we found over …
PHOTOS: New Marie, 101 Dalmatians, and Mickey Mouse Sherpa Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
It’s time to bundle up for the cooler months with some cozy new sherpa items featuring Marie from The Aristocats, Patch the dalmatian, and Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse Sherpa Jacket – $69.99 This jacket zips up and is covered in Mickey Mouse clothing items. Marie Sherpa Jacket – $69.99 Marie sits on this pink sherpa …
PHOTOS: Paint and Trim Added, Glass Installed at Future M&M’s Store Location in Disney Springs
Iain
When we last checked on construction at the M&M’s Store coming to Disney Springs, plywood had just been hung. Paint is now being applied to the plywood sheeting. We also noticed that glass panes have been installed as well, along with metallic trim. Most of the M&M’s Store’s facade has been painted. It is likely …
PHOTOS: NEW Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Glass by Shag Arrives at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar collection by Shag was released at Walt Disney World earlier this month, but a new item has just appeared. This glass cup featuring the collection’s artwork was available at Disney Springs. One side of the cup reads “Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.” Faces from the “In the Enchanted Tiki …
PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/25/20 (More Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, Walls Come Down Around the Raptor Paddock at Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Haagen-Dazs Replaces Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve been noticing a steady increase in guests leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, but nothing too crazy. We decided to switch things up today and start our morning over at Islands of Adventure. As soon as we arrived in Jurassic Park, we discovered …
REVIEW: NEW Christmas Spiced Moose Cookie is a Cozy, Cute Treat at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Iain
New treats continue to arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort. Today we were able to try a spiced moose cookie from Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The spiced moose cookie fits perfectly with the Lodge’s rustic theme. Spiced Moose Cookie – $4.99 Christmas spiced sugar cookie The spiced moose sugar cookie is packaged …
PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Pin Set Offers Potential Look at Mickey’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Outfit
Jessica Figueroa
This year, Disney Pin Trading is celebrating 20 years of magical pins, but next year, we’ve got an even bigger anniversary in store: the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World! While this year’s pin event has come and gone, a few of the limited edition pins and pin sets have made their way to EPCOT, …
PHOTOS: NEW Mickey Mouse 2021 Christmas Ornaments Now Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
With 2021 just around the corner, we’re starting to see more merchandise for the new year at Walt Disney World. 2021 calendars first appeared this summer, for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, but these Christmas ornaments are the perfect purchase for the winter. Mickey and Icons Ornament – $26.99 This ornament is shaped …
PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/24/20 (Holiday Crowds, Classic Monsters Cafe Reopens, Jurassic World Logos Added to Raptor Paddock, “Harry Potter” Pressed Pennies, and More)
Annie Wilson
It’s another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, the parks have been packed. The lines to get in the parks stretched back through CityWalk, but moved quickly. Inside the Holiday Tribute Store, the Team Members working in the Earl the Squirrel room have new wardrobe. Now, they …
PHOTOS: Construction Powers On at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Though TRON Lightcycle / Run is likely delayed and may not open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary next year, construction is still moving on the coaster’s illuminated canopy. When we visited Tomorrowland today, we saw several construction workers throughout the site. With more white supports installed, we can see how the canopy will …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/25/20 (Woody’s Lunch Box Reopens with Totchos, Moderate Thanksgiving Crowds, “Seasonal Savings” On-Sale Merchandise, and More)
Iain
Hello from a relatively quiet day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Even in the midst of the holiday week, it was only marginally more crowded than normal here. With lovely park-going weather, and armed with our Boarding Group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we found some fun new things at this park. Let’s …