New Mickey Mouse World Showcase Collection Debuts at EPCOT

Collage of Disney-themed merchandise, featuring T-shirts with Mickey Mouse designs inspired by the World Showcase and an EPCOT tumbler showcasing various Mickey Mouse outfits.

A new merchandise collection featuring Mickey Mouse dressed in different outfits representing each World Showcase country has arrived at EPCOT. Mickey Mouse World Showcase Collection The collection includes T-shirts, a Spirit Jersey, a tumbler, and pins. We found the new collection for sale at Disney Traders in World Showcase Plaza. Mickey China T-Shirt – $34.99 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 at EPCOT with DJs and Dance Parties

A vibrant New Year's Eve 2025 celebration at EPCOT, featuring bright lights and a large screen displaying graphics, with DJs and dance parties energizing the crowd gathered under festive decorations.

To celebrate New Year’s Eve, guests can join DJ parties happening at various locations throughout World Showcase and in World Celebration. The parties begin at 7 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. the following morning. CommuniCore Plaza At CommuniCore Plaza guests can enjoy a family-friendly celebration with Latin flair. United Kingdom The United Kingdom offers … Read more

Holiday Storytellers Return Around World Showcase for 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Collage of four festive scenes: a Chinese lion dance, a Japanese storyteller with Daruma dolls, an elderly performer in colorful attire, and Santa Claus posing in front of gift boxes.

EPCOT has welcomed back the holiday storytellers across World Showcase for the 2024 International Festival of the Holidays. The storytellers invite guests to join them in the traditions of their cultures. The vast majority of holiday storytellers appear throughout the park until the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which runs through … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/17/2024 (Pins, The Seas, and Tiny Village Drama Update)

Bronze statue of a man in a seated position, situated on a concrete structure with a geodesic dome in the background under a clear blue sky.

Happy Pin Tuesday! Today was a humid busy day at EPCOT. I found some new pins, The Seas is giving out new educational pamphlets, and of course, got a tiny village drama update. Monorail Silver Lately, I start my days at EPCOT by riding the monorail to take a peek at the Test Track refurbishment. … Read more

Limited-Time Snowy Mooncake Debuts at China Pavilion in EPCOT

A hand holding a white plate with blue jelly dessert, reminiscent of a Snowy Mooncake, garnished with a mint leaf and red sauce in front of the China Booth at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.

The limited-time Snowy Mooncake dessert has arrived at EPCOT, joining the menu at the China Global Marketplace for the 2024 International Food & Wine Festival. Of course, we had to make our way around the World Showcase for a review. The Global Marketplace is located in the China pavilion at EPCOT. Menu The Snowy Mooncake … Read more

Snowy Mooncake Dessert Coming to EPCOT for China’s Moon Festival

A blue mooncake with floral imprints sits on a black slate plate, garnished with a drizzle of red sauce and a sprig of green herbs.

A new dessert, the Snowy Mooncake, is joining the China Food & Wine Global Marketplace at EPCOT in celebration of the country’s Moon Festival. Snowy Mooncake Coming to EPCOT Announced via the Disney Eats official Instagram, this treat will be available at the China Global Marketplace in EPCOT from September 8-21 in celebration of the … Read more

REVIEW: All NEW Food & Beverage Items Available at the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

A collage of various foods including a hot dog with pickles, a pink drink, a bowl of mac and cheese, a dessert waffle, a main dish with rice, and a food & wine-inspired chocolate-drizzled dessert.

As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The first day of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Exhibit at EPCOT Reopens With Zootopia Land Display

A display window showcasing "Zootopia" merchandise, including plush toys, figurines, apparel, and themed artwork against a backdrop of city scenes from the animated film.

The House of the Whispering Willows in EPCOT’s China Pavilion has reopened, revealing the updated Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit to include Zootopia. Shanghai Disney Resort Exhibit Featuring Zootopia The Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit debuted in 2016, coinciding with the new theme park’s opening. In 2019, the exhibit gained a Toy Story Land display. This week, … Read more

Zootopia Land Display Under Construction at EPCOT

A museum exhibit is being set up with mannequins, costumes, and various artifacts meticulously organized. An adjacent table holds tools and materials for display preparation, suggesting a well-thought-out auto draft process. A bright yellow wall in the background adds a vibrant touch.

The Shanghai Disneyland exhibit in the China Pavilion of EPCOT is getting an update to include Zootopia. Shanghai Disneyland Zootopia Land Exhibit The Shanghai Disneyland exhibit is located in the House of the Whispering Willows. This building is connected to the lobby for the “Reflections of China” theater. On Tuesday, signs on the door indicated … Read more

‘Reflections of China’ to Temporarily Close Later This Month at EPCOT

“Reflections of China,” the Circle-Vision 360-degree film in the China Pavilion at EPCOT, will have a single-day closure later this month. ‘Reflections of China’ Temporarily Closing According to the Walt Disney World operating calendar, the attraction will close on Thursday, June 13, and will reopen the following day on June 14. The single-day closure is … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Selects Cast Members to be EPCOT Cultural Representatives

Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors with five Cast Members holding giant plane tickets

Hong Kong Disneyland has chosen five Cast Members to become cultural representatives at EPCOT for a 12-month program. Hong Kong Disneyland Selects EPCOT Cultural Representatives The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors posted the announcement on Instagram. What a lively and joyful occasion! Please give a warm round of applause to welcome the five cultural representatives! They … Read more

2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Kicks Off at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (2/28/24)

A collage of four images for the 2/28 daily recap

The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off today, and we’ve got your first look inside the Festival Passport; as well as first looks at the new festival merchandise, topiaries, gardens, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more

PHOTOS: New China Penjing Garden Debuts at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

China Penjing Garden

One of the new gardens at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is the China Penjing Garden, located at the China Pavilion in World Showcase. China Penjing Garden Discover ancient Chinese art that recreates miniature landscapes. “Penjing” refers to the Chinese art of forming trees and other natural elements into mini landscapes. It’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Norway Troll and China Panda Topiaries Installed for 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

troll topiary, panda topiary

The troll topiary and panda topiaries have been installed for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We previously noted a butterfly topiary and Tinker Bell topiary had been installed. Troll Topiary The troll topiary is located in a planter at the Norway Pavilion. He’s outside Anna and Elsa’s Royal Sommerhus, facing the World … Read more

PHOTOS: China, Italy, Japan, and U.K. Pavilions in EPCOT Get Ready for New Year’s Eve Dance Parties

World Showcase at EPCOT is gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2023. We previously saw trusses and towers in the Italy and U.K. Pavilions. Now China and Japan are preparing to host dance parties. China Pavilion A circle of scaffolding is just beyond the entrance to the China Pavilion. The lower … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Holiday Storytellers Return Around World Showcase for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays commenced on November 24, bringing with it the return of holiday storytellers across the World Showcase neighborhood of the park. The performers, who are a staple of the annual event, invite guests to join them in the festive traditions of their respective cultures, sometimes through spoken word … Read more