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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/28/21 (Creations Shop Races Towards Grand Opening, Multiple Booths and Kiosks Close Due to Storm, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sees Construction Progress, and More)

July 28, 2021

Good morning world travelers! Welcome to a very sunny-turned-rainy day at EPCOT! Follow us around the park today as we discover what adventures await. Let’s jump in! We started our day by hopping aboard The EPCOT Monorail and taking a look at all of the construction going on throughout the park. We haven’t seen much … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/15/21): 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins, Disney to Relocate 2,000 Jobs to Lake Nona, and More

July 15, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Italy Marketplace Has One Good Item at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

July 28, 2021July 15, 2021

by Alicia

We’re once again back at an Italy food booth during an EPCOT festival. While these haven’t been our favorite places to eat over the years, maybe the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be different! Menu for Italy at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: 🆕 Mezzelune Croccanti: Crispy Half-moon … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/30/21): Details Announced for Early Park Entry and New “Extended Evening Hours,” Dining Plan Will Return to Walt Disney World, Fried Chicken Removed From New Menu in Trail’s End Restaurant, and More

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Fifteen Test Positive for COVID-19 Delta Variant on Set of “The Little Mermaid” Live-Action Remake

June 23, 2021

by Matthew Soberman

While vaccinations are readily available in the United States, in other parts of the world the COVID-19 pandemic continues to remain a serious threat. We have learned that one of Disney’s productions has been affected. According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, fifteen people have already tested positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19 on … Read more

PHOTOS: First Peek at Facade of La Gelateria in Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

March 10, 2021

by Jessica

The Italy Pavilion in EPCOT is getting a new gelato stand. La Gelateria will be a brand new quick service dining location that specializes in sweet gelato treats. We got a glimpse of the new stand as it was being brought into the park for construction back in January. The detail in the stand fits … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dooney & Bourke Italy-Themed Collection Sails Into EPCOT

January 28, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

The Italy Pavilion in EPCOT has a new Dooney & Bourke bag collection inspired by the country. The collection matches the MagicBand which was released in December. Italy Tote – $268 The design features Minnie and Mickey doing classic Italy activities. Italy Satchel – $298 There are Italian words and symbols mixed in with the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “La Gelateria” Stand Installed in Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

January 12, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

The La Gelateria stand we caught a glimpse of yesterday has now been installed in the Italy Pavilion of EPCOT. This new quick-service location is led by the Patina Restaurant Group and will serve delicious gelato. The stand is currently behind some construction walls on the American Adventure side of the pavilion, next to Joffrey’s. The … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Fried Risotto Balls and Lobster Ravioli Bring More Disappointment to L’Arte di Mangiare at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 9, 2021

by Alicia

Historically, we haven’t had good luck with L’Arte di Mangiare, the food studio located in the Italy pavilion during the International Festival of the Arts. However, it’s a new year and we’re trying to be optimistic, so maybe they’ll surprise us with some delicious dishes! Menu for L’Arte di Mangiare at the 2021 Taste of … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Italy Pavilion Merchandise Collection Now Available at EPCOT

December 7, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

We’ve seen a plethora of new Italy Pavilion merchandise at EPCOT this fall, including pizza ears and a pizza purse. Now the entire pizza collection and “La Vita E Bella” collection are available! Keep reading for every item. Italy Treats Tank Top – $29.99 Youth “Amore” Shirt – $29.99 Italy Leggings – $39.99 Italia Luggage … Read more

PHOTOS: Chow Down on the NEW “Buon Appetito” Kitchenware Collection at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

November 2, 2020October 31, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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Ciao from EPCOT! If you’re someone who loves to cook, there’s a new merchandise collection at the Italy Pavilion that might just be your missing ingredient! The “Buon Appetito” collection, part of the “Cucina Italia” series, features kitchenware decorated with pasta in the outline of Mickey Mouse’s head. It’s Topolino made with tagliatelle! Let’s take … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected in Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

October 5, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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

PHOTOS: New Gelato Collection Luggage Tag and Scoop Arrive at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

August 12, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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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

PHOTOS: Scoop Up a NEW Mickey Gelato Crossbody Bag at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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

PHOTOS: New Mickey Gelato Merchandise Collection Sweetens Your Day at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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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

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

May 15, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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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