While visiting the World Showcase in EPCOT, we noticed new construction walls had been erected to the side of the Italy Pavilion. The walls block off a significant portion of trees behind the Joffrey’s Coffee kiosk at the edge of The American Adventure. They then run up right against the first building of the pavilion. … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 9-16, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Earlier in the week, “it’s a small … Read more
For guests who want to take a piece of the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT home with them, you’re in luck! The new kitchenwares from the Cucina Italia collection will have you whipping up an Italian dinner in no time. And the new Mickey Mouse Gondolier ornament will have you fondly reminiscing of your journeys in … Read more
There are two new arrivals for the gelato merchandise collection for the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, and they’re perfect for the traveler and gourmand in us all! First is a new luggage tag that resembles a Mickey-shaped scoop of gelato in a cone. Written in pink is “Mi sciolgo per te,” Italian for “I melt … Read more
The new gelato merchandise collection at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT just keeps getting sweeter! A matching crossbody bag has joined the collection. The bag is designed to resemble a perfectly pink scoop of gelato shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head in a waffle cone, while pink and white sparkles help sell the imaginative look. (Luckily, … Read more
Ciao from the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT! We’re in the heat of summer, and there’s no better way to cool off than with some gelato… merchandise! A new line of apparel and housewares themed to the sweet treat has debuted at the pavilion. Let’s get the inside scoop on what gelato-loving guests can enjoy! Gelato … Read more
While strolling around the World Showcase, we found that Italy’s Caffè Italiano merchandise line has been discounted, a rare sight to see at Disney. Let’s take a look at all of the discounted merchandise items. The shirts are all down to $17.49 from $24.99, and $20.99 down from $29.99. Various home goods are also at … Read more
Italy, being one of the 11 World Showcase countries, has been a staple at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, but just because something is a staple doesn’t mean it’s good. We’ve had issues with Italy’s booth in the past and didn’t have much hope for the items they’ve added to their menu this … Read more
Patina Restaurant Group has announced that their three dining locations in EPCOT will reopen with the rest of the park on July 15. Patina owns and operates Via Napoli, Tutto Italia, and Tutto Guston in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. The restaurants will open with modified hours and menus. Via Napoli will operate noon to 8:00 pm. … 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
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 discovering EPCOT’s roots in “The Spirit of EPCOT Center,” a booklet given to cast members in 1982! Note: This article will detail the booklet page by … 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! Let’s head back to October 23rd, 1982 for the Official Opening of EPCOT Center’s World Showcase with festival program from the event! Note: This article will detail the … 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! Get ready to witness “The Dawn of a New Disney Era” with this commemorative pre-opening guide to EPCOT Center, featuring concept art, construction photos, and more! Note: This … 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! Lovers of concept art will get a kick out of this 1981 EPCOT Center preview booklet, featuring art from every opening day pavilion from Future World and World … 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 flying away to EPCOT Center not long after opening with this Eastern Airlines magazine supplement! Note: This article will detail the supplement page by page, but … Read more
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