Morocco Pavilion Friendship Boat Dock Reopens After Refurbishment in EPCOT

Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock

The Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock in EPCOT has reopened after a three-week refurbishment. Friendship Boat Dock Refurbishment With the Morocco dock back open, the Germany dock closed again. This launch and the one near the Mexico Pavilion have been closed since the summer of 2016 except when one of the other two docks needs … Read more

New Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple at EPCOT

Mickey lederhosen caramel apple at Karamell-Kuche

A unique new Mickey lederhosen caramel apple made with Werther’s Original caramel has arrived at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple – $12.99 The caramel apple is decorated to look like it’s wearing sparkly green lederhosen. It has yellow buttons and a white flower. The apple wears a green alpine … Read more

Nostalgic Themes Revealed for 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend & More: Daily Recap (3/19/24)

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Themes revealed for the 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, new details announced for 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and 2024 Disney Legends announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more

EPCOT Germany Friendship Boat Dock Reopens for the First Time in Years While Morocco Dock is Refurbished

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In EPCOT, the Germany Pavilion Friendship boat dock is open for the first time in years while the Morocco Pavilion dock is closed for refurbishment. EPCOT Friendship Boat Launches There are four docks, a.k.a. Friendship Launches, on World Showcase Lagoon, as highlighted in the above map from My Disney Experience. At one time, guests could … Read more

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

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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

NEW Gnome Garden in Germany Pavilion for 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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A whimsical new garden at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is inspired by the gnomes of German folk tales. The Gnome Garden is located at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT. Gnome Garden Find topiary versions of magical garden gnomes, originating from German folk tales. There are three round gnome-ish topiaries atop green … Read more

New Germany Pavilion Souvenir Stein With Nods to Karamell-Küche, Clock Tower, and More Available at EPCOT

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If you’re visiting EPCOT, you may want to head to the Germany Pavilion, as a brand-new Germany Souvenir Stein just dropped. Germany Souvenir Stein – $19-$20.75 The thick plastic stein is designed to look like a vintage German stein with details from the EPCOT Germany Pavilion. The front includes the phrase “herzlich willkommen,” which translates … Read more

PHOTOS: All Locations for Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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The self-guided Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt has returned to Walt Disney World for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”-inspired search encourages guests to look for hidden Olaf figurines scattered throughout the World Showcase neighborhood of the park, and though the scavenger hunt has been held in years … Read more

REVIEW: Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Returns with Staple Dishes for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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Willkommen! Welcome to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, where cozy, warm German dishes are waiting for you. Interested in beer? There are plenty of those on the menu this year as well for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Menu for Bavaria Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Food: Beverages: … Read more

PHOTOS: 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Decorations & Kitchens Signage Arrive

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The holiday spirit is slowly spreading around EPCOT at Walt Disney World, as additional festive decorations have recently been installed throughout the World Showcase neighborhood of the park. The seasonal garnishments come in preparation for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which is scheduled to commence on November 24. 2023 EPCOT International Festival … Read more

New Crystal EPCOT Coin Set and Figment Figure by Arribas Brothers Available Now at Walt Disney World

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Kunstarbeit in Kristall, the Arribas Brothers location in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT, has a new crystal EPCOT coin set. The shop also has various crystal character figures, including a new Figment figure. EPCOT Coin Set – $125 The set includes five coins, which come in a round Spaceship Earth box. Here’s a closer look … Read more

New EPCOT Glassware by Arribas Brothers in the Germany Pavilion

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New EPCOT glassware by Arribas Brothers is exclusively available at Kunstarbeit in Kristall in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. There are six types of glasses available, all with the same EPCOT design in gold on one side. It includes the iconic Spaceship Earth geosphere, with a Monorail encircling it. “EPCOT” is below in its relatively … Read more

Mickey and Minnie Ornament, Throw Blanket Inspired by Germany Pavilion Clock Tower Now Available at EPCOT

New Mickey Germany Ornament and Blanket EPCOT Featured Photo

Two Mickey and Minnie themed merchandise items inspired by the clock tower in the Germany Pavilion are now available at EPCOT. We found the ornament at Die Weihnachts Ecke, and the throw blanket at Stein Haus. Both items take inspiration from the clock tower. Mickey and Minnie take the place of the children who are … Read more

REVIEW: Germany Returns with Heavy Traditional Dishes and Beer for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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The Germany marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, has decided to stick with familiar favorites as their offerings for the festival. There’s only one new item on their menu this year, an alcohol-free Riesling, so guests of all ages can try it out. Menu for the Germany Marketplace at the … Read more

REVIEW: Kenya Returns with Coffee-Barbecued Beef and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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“Set off on a safari of flavor as you enjoy traditional Kenyan food and beer” is how the Kenya marketplace is described for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The menu for Kenya may look familiar to guests who attended the festival last year, as no additional or new offerings have been added … Read more

New Steiff Winnie the Pooh Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World

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A new plush by Steiff depicting Winnie the Pooh is now available at Die Weihnachts Ecke in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT. Winnie The Pooh Plush by Steiff – $119.99 The official Steiff USA website offers the following description of the plush: “Steiff’s newest Winnie the Pooh design is made of wonderfully soft, blonde plush … Read more