Despite the ongoing parks closure and massive company-wide furloughs, Walt Disney World Resort is looking ahead to ensure its parks, resorts, and in this case, its EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions are well-staffed once the property reopens. Over at the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, new job listings have been posted for merchandise hosts and hosts at … Read more
While the Disney Parks are closed, you might grow to miss some of your favorite Disney attractions. In times like that, I often turn to park soundtracks from Tokyo Disney Resort along with beloved favorites like IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. But what if you, like me, miss taking flight around the world on Soaring: Fantastic Flight/Soarin’ Around … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 20-26. If you’ve been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, you’re … Read more
Welcome to Part 4, round 2 of dining with food allergies in EPCOT! In Part 3, we covered the top Table Service options around the world, in the sea, and with the land. Now, it’s time to see what options we have for those looking for a quick bite to grab in-between rides, (or drink, … Read more
Well, we’ve covered the most Magical Place on Earth and now it’s time to look towards the world of tomorrow, as we cover the best places to dine with food allergies in EPCOT. Like we did with the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT is going to be split between two parts, one covering Table Service options and the … Read more
While the menu might be “not-so-secret,” the reputation of the Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen’s Pão de Queijo, or Brazilian Cheese Bread, isn’t something to be contained. It’s also a staple of the Brazil Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! And if you found it as addictive as we did, you’ll … Read more
The intensity of the various attractions featured across Walt Disney World can vary from person-to-person, depending on their prior exposure to attractions, any existing medical conditions, or even what you had to eat or drink that day. You should always pay attention to any warning signs or inquire with Guest Relations regarding any rides you … Read more
As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites, especially at EPCOT––which is basically one massive construction site––has come to a standstill. However, Walt Disney Imagineering continues to work behind-the-scenes to ensure that progress continues––at least on projects that are already underway. While … Read more
Can a dessert technically have a cult following? Well, if it is a toasted coconut sweet bread infused with custard, it can! Ask any World Showcase traveler which native dessert reigns supreme and you will receive an emphatic unanimous response… School Bread! This Nordic-style treat can only be found beneath the grassy roofs of the … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 13-19! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more
While many of us are probably envisioning nature overtaking the parks throughout the extended closure––bunnies and ducks running rampant, overgrown hedges, and the like––Disney is actually still maintaining all of its green spaces during this time. Essential workers still carrying out their duties at the parks include the horticulture team, who’s ensuring that each of … Read more
shopDisney has released some new EPCOT-themed Ear Hat Ornaments today and it’s really making us miss some of our favorite pavilions. The three new ornaments are themed to Frozen Ever After, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and Test Track, which also features some fun light-up features. While the parks are closed, you can find … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Get ready to travel back to February 1982 and see EPCOT Center from the ground up with the first issue of EPCOT Center Construction News! Note: This article … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 6-12! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, … Read more
Last year, we took you on the Eggstravaganza character egg scavenger hunt that took place throughout the World Showcase (…and Test Track.) You trek around searching for eggs nestled throughout the various countries, then place the corresponding sticker on the map. Here’s our one-stop guide for the locations of all the eggs we found. Come … Read more
Hey, Disney Parks music fans, we have another treat for you! The resident pianist at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris, Gijs Van Winkelhof, has uploaded a video to his channel today, showcasing his gift and has put together an EPCOT Piano Medley for everyone to enjoy. He starts off with “We’re Getting Ready For You” … Read more