PHOTOS: Annual Passholders Get 30% Discount on Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT

caramel corn 7 1 scaled

Karamell-Küche at EPCOT’s Germany pavilion reopened with the rest of the park last week and today we discovered a sweet surprise for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholders currently get 30% off merchandise at Walt Disney World through August 14. It turns out this applies to the Werther’s Original caramel popcorn in Karamell-Küche as well, plus other … Read more

REVIEW: Germany Brings Hearty Bratwurst and Schinkennudeln to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

germany 2020 taste of epcot international food and wine

Hallo und guten tag! Welcome to the Germany booth at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which has been a staple of the festivals since 1996. Although there are no new dishes this year, there’s definitely some fan favorites at this booth, so let’s check them out! Menu for the Germany Marketplace … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Three

EpcotCenter APictorialSouvenir 1982 Page 77 small

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

EPCOT’s Norway and Germany Cultural Representative Programs Now Accepting Applications for Positions Starting in August

Cultural Representative Program_Germany

If Disney Internships & Programs’ recent announcement regarding temporary suspensions had you a little concerned, you are not alone. Alas, have no fear… the show will go on! Disney Careers is now accepting submissions for their highly-acclaimed Norway Cultural Representative Program and Germany Cultural Representative Program at the EPCOT World Showcase. Throughout this one-year work experience, … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 2 – EPCOT

Spaceship Earth 3 15 20 3 scaled

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

EPCOT Photo Report 3 9 20 space scaled

Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park. Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole? The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens. Even Pluto had … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Ich Bin” Germany Collection (Drinkware, T-Shirts, Hats and Bag) Says “Hallo” to Walt Disney World

germany-epcot-merchandise-02-15-2020-collage.jpg

Did you see all the new smashing U.K. merchandise that arrived in the United Kingdom Pavilion this week? The Germany Pavilion now has a healthy collection of its own, and it’s full of Deutschland pride. And I must say, “das gefällt mir!” Ich Bin Mug – $19.99 The black mug says “Ich Bin” (i.e., “I … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/6/20 (Joffrey’s Valentine’s Day Latte, Swarovski Bottle Promotion, Friendship Boat Arrival, Creepy Spider Webs)

EPCOT Photo Report 2 6 20 bridge boat scaled

Good morning, world travelers! Lets take a walk around EPCOT to see what the park has brewing on another beautiful Florida day. With the Festival of the Arts in full swing, these paint by the square murals are quite a popular stop. Over inside the EPCOT Experience, a spider seems to have found the perfect … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/4/20 (Flowers in Bloom, Dueling Norwegians, Construction Cranes, and More)

EPCOT Photo Report 2 4 20 The Seas scaled

Good morning, world travelers! Let’s take a walk through EPCOT to see what is happening at the park. The bougainvilleas that has been planted in the park entrance planters provided for a colorful welcome to guests this morning. The water was crashing over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends on another beautiful Florida morning. … Read more

Disney+ to Launch in Western Europe on March 24

Disney Plus logo

European readers beware: Baby Yoda-mania is coming a week ahead of schedule. The Western European debut of Disney+ has been pushed up to March 24, 2020, one week ahead of its previously scheduled date, according to Deadline. On that day, the streaming service will become available to fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/30/19 (New Year’s Eve Preparations, Damaged Pathways, Construction Work, Fireworks Barges, and More)

EPCOT Photo Report 12 30 19 china dragon scaled

Good morning from EPCOT! It is the day before New Year’s Eve, so the park is bustling with activity! Let’s go check it out… In the entrance to the park, new PhotoPass angles were being tested out by cast members. In Future World, we noticed more damaged walkway tiles have been roped off. Construction work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/29/19 (Holiday Crowds, Critter Sightings, New Year’s Eve Prep, and More)

EPCOT Photo Report 12 27 19 Entry Crowd 1000x667 1

Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we took a stroll around the world to see what’s new in Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. As we arrived, crowds seemed quite sparse… That is, until we got inside the gates. While everyone waited for rope drop, the JAMMitors provided some beats to pump up the crowd. Over … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/24/19 (Rainy Days, Moon Landings, Electric Umbrella Seating, More Minnie Van Toys, ETC.)

EPCOT Photo report 122219 Electric Umbrella scaled

Good morning from another rainy December morning in EPCOT. Today, we took a look at what was new in the park. As we told you earlier this week, half the newly reimagined EPCOT entrance is complete. The new layout makes foot traffic a lot easier to navigate. Over inside Mouse Gear, register removal continues. Only … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/13/19 (Construction, New Canada Film Signs, Caramel Apples, and More)

EPCOT Photo Update 12912 Skyliner scaled

Good morning from EPCOT! We took a walk through the park to see what we could see on another beautiful Florida morning. Lines to get in the park were pretty long for a weekday morning. Guests flowed easily into the park when the ropes dropped. Anyone need last-minute presents? As always, the cooler weather has … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Pluto Meet & Greet Moved, The Seas Tank Maintenance, Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction, and More)

EPCOT Photo Update 121119 Entrance scaled

Good day from EPCOT! Today, we stopped by to see what’s new in everyone’s favorite Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Crowds were pretty light this morning, despite the warm December weather. These ropes were covering a large crack in the cement work over by one of the former Leave a Legacy monoliths. This, of course, … Read more