Bonjour, and behold! Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign coming to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT! In the image, we see gold foil being applied to the gilded elements of the marquee, which will also be outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of … Read more
The France-themed Minnie Mouse Dooney & Bourke bags that were previously only available on shopDisney have now arrived at Walt Disney World. There are two styles of this “très chic” print featuring “Mademoiselle Minnie” and “Mickey À Paris” from the latest France Pavilion merchandise collection. Minnie Mouse Très Chic Crossbody Bag by Dooney & Bourke … Read more
If you’ve been dreaming of Paris, there are two new items on shopDisney that are simply “magnifique!” The Minnie Mouse “Très Chic” bags from Dooney & Bourke feature Minnie and Mickey Mouse as they enjoy the City of Lights. Both use artwork from the “Mademoiselle Minnie” and “Mickey À Paris” merchandise collections released last month … Read more
Bonjour from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! One of the staples of the France Marketplace has returned with a new escargot dish! The escargo replaces the goat cheese tart that was on the menu when the festival began on July 15th. It’s good to see this beloved festival item back … Read more
Bonjour once again from EPCOT! The Disney Skyliner has been offering some great views of the progress being made on the France Pavilion expansion, so we thought we’d see what’s new on our way to the park. With benches and planters having been installed, construction workers have seemingly shifted focus to finishing the building facades. … Read more
Last March, a “Ratatouille” sign was installed on the archway at the front of the expansion to the France Pavilion at EPCOT. This sign was at the top of an archway visible from inside the park, over the construction walls. The sign was a nice teaser for guests who walked this way. Now the exterior … Read more
Like bicyclists at Tour de France, construction on the France Pavilion at EPCOT is racing towards its conclusion. As we could see from the Disney Skyliner, even more progress has been made since our last update. Light fixtures and benches are being moved into the construction site, suggesting that the area may be getting its … Read more
In light of a recent piece on the retirement of Executive Chef Bruno Vrignon from the France Pavilion at EPCOT, a number of questions arose on the status of two beloved restaurants: Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. With Disney’s Cultural Representative program temporarily suspended and so many staff and servers back home in France, … Read more
This new collection we found in EPCOT’s France pavilion is un petit délice (a little delight). If you love macarons, then you’ll want to pick up a few of these items. Keep reading for a closer look! Adult “Je T’adore” Shirt – $39.99 This striped shirt says “je t’adore” with a macaron replacing the “o.” … Read more
One the artistic touches of EPCOT’s France Pavilion, the Parisian Caricature Kiosk, has said au revoir. The Rubio Arts cart was previously scheduled back in February to close on May 1st, before the COVID-19 pandemic closed the park for four months. Some displays have stayed up, though the loss of the cart does give the … Read more
Here at WDWNT, we have been closely following the construction progress within the France pavilion at EPCOT, as we await the addition of the all-new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction and La Creperie de Paris restaurant, as well as the chance to explore the newly-expanded and landscaped area. Now that we are back in EPCOT, we … Read more
Greetings from EPCOT! With the park officially reopened, we are thrilled to be back in the park, and have been busy taking note of all the new updates and health and safety measures which have been implemented throughout. We are over in the World Showcase now, so come and tour the France pavilion with us! … 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! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more
Noted architect and urban planner Jaquelin T. “Jaque” Robertson, has passed away at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. A graduate of the Yale School of Architecture, Robertson was the founder of the New York City Urban Design Group and New York City’s first Director of the Mayor’s Office of Midtown … Read more
As the discussion of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic begins to shift to when and how places can reopen, Disneyland Paris has released new cancellation dates and details, as well as some changes to the park experience once reopenings do take place. Temporary adjustments to booking and cancellation policies During this continuously evolving situation, we have made … Read more
As the discussion of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic begins to shift to when and how places can reopen, Disneyland Paris has revealed some previously unknown details of this process in a cast member FAQ. The FAQ did reveal three major things about the future reopening of the resort. While there is no word on the … Read more