Stitch Attacks Snacks, Darkwing Duck, and Other NEW Limited Edition Pins Released

Disney-themed collectible pins on display, including Stitch-themed snacks, a Darkwing Duck pin, and a Jungle Book pin set.

Happy Pin Tuesday! We spotted these new arrivals at Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT including Stitch Attacks Snacks, Darkwing Duck, and other limited edition pins. Stitch Attacks Snacks Hot Chocolate Collection – $34.99 This pin set is the final collection of the 12-month series of the Stitch Attacks Snacks collection. The featured snack for December … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/10/2024 (Pin Tuesday, Fun Finds, and Tiny Village Drama)

Spaceship Earth, a large geodesic sphere, stands prominently at Epcot, with a crowd of visitors below and a partly cloudy sky above.

Howdy! Today was a beautiful day at EPCOT. New pins and 2025 merchandise were available, and the tiny village drama continued to unfold despite the infestation of small dinosaurs. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from an already busy EPCOT. I arrived with plenty of time to spare before the park opened at 9 a.m. … Read more

New Walt Disney World Water Bottle and Mickey Sweatshirt Arrive at EPCOT

A colorful water bottle with cartoon stickers and a lavender sweatshirt featuring a cartoon character on a hanger.

A new Walt Disney World water bottle and Mickey sweatshirt have arrived at EPCOT. Trendy Walt Disney World Water Bottle – $34.99 We found this new Trendy Walt Disney World water bottle at Gateway Gifts in EPCOT. The bottle itself is blue in color and decked out with various Disney parks icons and attractions including … Read more

Full Guide to 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Collage of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2024 showcasing Olaf, Figment, delightful food items, and festive decor.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has returned for 2024 and runs from November 24 through December 30. From the festival kitchens and cookie stroll to entertainment, merchandise, and more, we’ve put together a full guide to help you plan your time at EPCOT this holiday season. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Decorations … Read more

NEW World Showcase & Figment Christmas Ornaments Arrive at EPCOT

Mickey-shaped ornament featuring "World Showcase" text, an Epcot logo, and a silhouette of Mary Poppins with an umbrella.

Arriving at EPCOT just in time for the holiday season are brand new World Showcase Christmas ornaments. The ornaments are Mickey shaped and themed to various EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions. World Showcase Ornament – $19.99 We found this ornament at Das Kaufhaus in the Germany Pavilion. The front center of the ornament features the World … Read more

Solar-Powered Trash Can Installed at EPCOT

A recycling bin and a trash compactor bin are placed on a sidewalk near decorative plants and empty tables.

A new solar-powered trash can has been installed in World Showcase at EPCOT, indicating Walt Disney World is testing the technology. Solar Trash Can Installed at EPCOT The trash can is located next to a recycling bin near the Germany Pavilion. Side by side with the old style, it’s clear how much bigger this can … Read more

Construction Goes Vertical on New Structure at EPCOT’s Test Track

A Test Track hums with activity as workers and machinery bustle around a large glass-paneled building. The site is alive with scaffolding, steel beams, and construction prowess on full display.

Crews have installed supports for the new Test Track entrance overhang at EPCOT. Test Track Construction When we last checked on Test Track construction, the attraction’s sign had been completely removed. The ground directly in front of the building was still largely exposed dirt. The dirt has been cleaned up some and now scaffolding is … Read more

Spaceship Earth Lounge Opening in First Half of 2025 at EPCOT

A modern restaurant with several patrons, featuring ceiling light fixtures, a bartender serving drinks, and a view of a vibrant firework display through large windows.

The new Spaceship Earth lounge at EPCOT will open in the first half of 2025. Spaceship Earth Lounge Disney stated the lounge will open in late spring, before the summer of 2025. The lounge takes over the former Siemens corporate lounge space attached to Spaceship Earth, overlooking World Celebration. The lounge will feature geometric shapes … Read more

Opening Timeframe Updated for Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT

Test Track reimagining concept art

Disney shared an updated opening timeframe for the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT. Test Track 3.0 Opening Disney shared in a press statement that the reimagined attraction will open in late 2025. They later clarified this to late summer. The ride closed this past June. Test Track will also revert to their General Motors sponsorship … Read more

REVIEW: All Holiday Cookie Stroll Cookies and Completer Treat Available at the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

A package of Holiday Cookie Stroll delights, featuring M&M's, sits on a table alongside a Festival of Holidays passport booklet.

As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. Another year of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays means another year … Read more