Learn about worldwide holiday traditions and stories with the Holiday Storytellers at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. These storytellers perform throughout World Showcase for the duration of the festival, which runs through December 30. Most are returning but there is a new puppet show at the Germany pavilion. Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas … Read more
A new Mickey and Minnie Italia Carnevale collection has debuted at EPCOT. The collection features apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Apparel and Accessories Button-Up Shirt – $69.99 The button-up shirt is light blue with an allover diamond pattern. The words “Italia Carnevale,” “Arrivederci Italia,” “Carnevale D’Italia,” “EPCOT World Showcase Italia,” and “Buongiorno Carnevale” are … Read more
The Walt Disney Company states that a labor strike by the EPCOT employees would violate the contract between the company and union that covers food service employees. Labor Strike Employees who work at Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, and Tutto Gusto in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion are represented by UNITE HERE Local 737. The union representing the … Read more
Following their announcement of a strike vote over labor disputes, UNITE HERE Local 737 has posted a story claiming one of the Patina Group union organizers was pushed by a manager while inside an EPCOT restaurant. Patina Group Conflict Employees of Patina Group first unionized last year, specifically mentioning “second-class working conditions.” Patina Group is … Read more
The over five-month refurbishment of the Italy pavilion’s tower at EPCOT is now complete, and all signs of construction are gone. Italy Pavilion Tower The refurbishment project began in February with work walls, scaffolding, and scrim erected around the tower. “Camouflage” scrim was installed in March. All the walls, scaffolding, and scrim are now gone. … Read more
Howdy! Today was a chaotic morning in EPCOT with a lot going on; Test Track 3.0 opened to guests, the Seas Diver Lock-Out Chamber Demonstration started presentations again, and there was even a new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind collection. Oh, and of course, this all happens on Pin Tuesday. Good Morning from EPCOT … Read more
Howdy! Today was a gloomy and rainy day in EPCOT. I still had a lot of fun in EPCOT today. I received a manatee update from the Seas, failed you for Pin Tuesday, and then noticed that the Morocco dock is sinking into the Showcase lagoon. EPCOT Bus Stop Expansion Progresses When I arrived at … Read more
Most of the scrims and scaffolding are down from around the tower in the Italy pavilion of EPCOT as a months-long refurbishment nears its end. Italy Pavilion Tower Refurbishment Crews began blocking off the tower in February before completely covering it in “camouflage” scrim in March. Now, only about six feet of scrim remains over … Read more
Howdy! Today was a blast in EPCOT. There were new pins to be purchased, new snacks to devour, and Figment being the ultimate drama queen. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from a stunning and quiet EPCOT. These are the type of mornings I most look forward to as a reporter—a nice, calm morning with … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in EPCOT. There was the chaos and fun of Pin Tuesday, new World Showcase shirts, and even a surprise visit from some characters we rarely see. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from an already toasty EPCOT. I was on a mission to get the new Disney Dining pin … Read more
A new collection of World Showcase-themed T-shirts has arrived at EPCOT, including a shirt for the Showcase itself. New World Showcase T-Shirt Collection We found the collection for sale in World Traveler, located next to International Gateway at EPCOT. The full collection includes 11 T-shirts, representing nearly every pavilion in World Showcase except for the … Read more
Howdy! Today was brutally hot, but that didn’t stop me from having fun and exploring. I started my day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, park-hopped to EPCOT, and finished my day at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Happy Pin Tuesday from Disney’s Hollywood Studios When I arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios I was surprised to see a … Read more
Howdy! The heat is here in full force, but that didn’t stop me from having a fun day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. There is a new Stitch Pandora Collection, tons of construction updates, a tiny village update from the Germany pavilion, and random fun in the parks. Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
A new collection of merchandise and apparel with a gelato theme has arrived at the Italy Pavilion. We found all of the new items displayed together in La Bottega Italiana in EPCOT. Rome Gelato Shirt – $29.99 This gray shirt says “When in Rome, Italy” with the EPCOT World Showcase logo, all in a dark … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in EPCOT. It was honestly one of the best days I’ve had in EPCOT. I found new pins, the new Thumper popcorn bucket, new Lug bottle bags, and so much more. Monorail Mayhem Good morning! There is no better way to start the day than on the EPCOT monorail, … Read more
As construction work progresses on the Italy pavilion’s bell tower, another panel of camouflage scrim has been added. Italy Pavilion Bell Tower Construction The pavilion’s bell tower is designed as a re-creation of the St. Mark’s Campanile which is located in Venice, Italy. In our last update, ‘camouflage’ scrim with artwork resembling the tower had … Read more