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
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is now covered with scrim that pictures the tower. In our last update on construction, the tower was almost completely covered in scrim. Only the rooftop was visible at that time. Now, the entire tower is covered in scrim with a photo matching the typical facade … Read more
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is nearly entirely covered by scrim and scaffolding. Italy Pavilion Bell Tower Construction In our last update, we reported that construction walls surrounded the bell tower with scrim covering the lower third of the tower. The bell tower is now almost completely surrounded by scrim with … Read more
The Italy pavilion’s bell tower in EPCOT is surrounded by construction walls, scaffolding, and scrims. Italy Pavilion Construction The tower is a re-creation of St Mark’s Campanile, the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica at Venice, Italy. The neighboring building is inspired by the Doge’s Palace. The scaffolding blocks the lower third of the tower … Read more
We caught an EPCOT guest with an “Out of Order” sign that they seemingly stole from the Italy pavilion. Guest Hangs ‘Out of Order’ Sign on Knee Scooter at EPCOT We first photographed the sign in the Italy pavilion on Tuesday morning. In the photo above, it’s hanging on the right water fountain below the … Read more
A new Italy merchandise collection featuring Minnie has arrived at EPCOT. We found these items at La Gemma Elegante. Minnie Italy Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This red Spirit Jersey reads “Ciao” in puffy white text over the left breast with a Minnie head and a sketch of Italy below. The sketch outlines the regions of … Read more
A new merchandise collection featuring Mickey Mouse dressed in different outfits representing each World Showcase country has arrived at EPCOT. Mickey Mouse World Showcase Collection The collection includes T-shirts, a Spirit Jersey, a tumbler, and pins. We found the new collection for sale at Disney Traders in World Showcase Plaza. Mickey China T-Shirt – $34.99 … Read more
To celebrate New Year’s Eve, guests can join DJ parties happening at various locations throughout World Showcase and in World Celebration. The parties begin at 7 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. the following morning. CommuniCore Plaza At CommuniCore Plaza guests can enjoy a family-friendly celebration with Latin flair. United Kingdom The United Kingdom offers … Read more
EPCOT has welcomed back the holiday storytellers across World Showcase for the 2024 International Festival of the Holidays. The storytellers invite guests to join them in the traditions of their cultures. The vast majority of holiday storytellers appear throughout the park until the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which runs through … Read more
The Italy pavilion in EPCOT has been releasing new merchandise since August, most recently a new ear headband and scrunchie set has joined the Topolino Collection. We spotted them for sale at La Gemma Elegante in the Italy Pavilion. These items perfectly match the rest of the Topolino collection released this past August. In September … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The first day of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is … Read more
Two new Mickey Mouse Italy pins and a limited edition Annual Passholder-exclusive Stitch pin are now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Italy Pin – $12.99 In this pin, Mickey Mouse casually leans against a brown lamppost in front of the Italy Pavilion. He wears white pants, a light blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and … Read more
Five new World Showcase pins are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New World Showcase Pins On a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we discovered new World Showcase-inspired pins at Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs. Mickey Norway Pin – $12.99 The new Norway pin features Mickey Mouse carrying luggage and walking in front … Read more
As the start date of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival fast approaches, more new topiaries have been put in place. “Lady and the Tramp” Topiaries The “Lady and the Tramp” topiaries can be found at the Italy Pavilion in World Showcase. Guests can spot them as they’re heading toward dining locations Tutto … Read more
A new Minnie Mouse Lug bag is now available in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. It matches the Italy Lug backpack and other merchandise we’ve found recently. Italy Minnie Mouse Lug Bag – $60 The small bag is red with three zip pockets. A large patch of Minnie Mouse wearing an Italy flag bow (striped … Read more