Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports returned to Walt Disney World this week and did another “one bite” pizza review, this time at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. In 2021, Portnoy visited PizzeRizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He rated the infamous pizza a surprising 7.1 out of 10, saying it … Read more
Two new sweet treats are here from Gelateria Toscana at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT. We tried both: the “Affogato” Al Cioccolato and Coppa Amarena. “Affogato” Al Cioccolato — $11.75 This vanilla gelati is served with fresh hot chocolate poured over. While the flavor tasted like a frozen hot chocolate still, the way it was … Read more
The former Gelati had provided EPCOT guests with the frozen delicacy right up until Gelateria Toscana‘s opening day, but there’s only room for one gelato stand in this theme park. The stand has now been removed from the Italy Pavilion. Short construction walls mark the site. Rest in peace, Gelati. The area where the stand … Read more
Following this morning’s full menu reveal, and the announcement that the new gelato stand in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT will open in May, Gelateria Toscana’s sign has been installed. The sign has been placed in the new wrought-iron frame that was installed earlier this week. Green tape currently holds the sign in place, likely … Read more
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 … Read more
As we round out the fifth month at EPCOT since construction began last November, there is hope on the horizon. While Disney has not set an opening date, detail work on the façade has been progressing over the last month with the addition of blue shutters, wrought-iron accents, and pavement work. This week, more details … Read more
While construction has been stagnant since we first brought you news of the latest addition to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, we can’t wait to try the frozen treats soon. Since our last update, more facade work has been done on La Gelateria, the new gelato stand. Decorative window accents have been installed and the … Read more
Buon appetito! Tutto Italia Ristorante inside the EPCOT Italy Pavilion offers fairly authentic Italian dishes. The restaurant’s menu was created by award-winning chef Joachim Splichal. The Walt Disney World dining location offers outside dining and a dining room featuring murals of ancient Rome. Menu Both the dinner and dessert menus are available via a QR … Read more
Patina Restaurant Group has announced that their three dining locations in EPCOT will reopen with the rest of the park on July 15. Patina owns and operates Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Tutto Guston in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. The restaurants will open with modified hours and menus. Via Napoli will operate noon to 8:00 pm. … Read more
Good morning from Epcot for another very hot and busy Food & Wine Festival day! Let’s start off at the front of the park. When we arrived, Spaceship Earth was experiencing a delayed opening. The JAMMin’ Chefs were at it bright and early today! Over at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, the wave splash … Read more
This morning, we checked into Epcot right at rope drop. Spaceship Earth is such a stunning sight still, despite all the construction that now surrounds it. All four cups are still available as prizes from “Remy’s Hide and Squeak” Scavenger Hunt! Hurry though, one or two prizes always tend to run out before the festival … Read more
Welcome to a food studio review for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park from January 18 to February 25, 2019. This review will cover the “L’Arte di Mangiare” Food Studio located near the Italy Pavilion. (Note that the menu prices do not include tax!) For our complete coverage … Read more