With less than a week until the start of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins on Wednesday, February 28, even more topiaries have appeared at the park. Simba and Friends Topiaries The Simba and Friends topiaries — Mufasa, Rafiki, Simba, and Sarabi — can be found in World Nature near The … Read more
World Showcase at EPCOT is gearing up for New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2023. We previously saw trusses and towers in the Italy and U.K. Pavilions. Now China and Japan are preparing to host dance parties. China Pavilion A circle of scaffolding is just beyond the entrance to the China Pavilion. The lower … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays commenced on November 24, bringing with it the return of holiday storytellers across the World Showcase neighborhood of the park. The performers, who are a staple of the annual event, invite guests to join them in the festive traditions of their respective cultures, sometimes through spoken word … Read more
The self-guided Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt has returned to Walt Disney World for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”-inspired search encourages guests to look for hidden Olaf figurines scattered throughout the World Showcase neighborhood of the park, and though the scavenger hunt has been held in years … Read more
One of our favorite booths available during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen. All of the traditional Japanese dishes and flavors absolutely shine at this booth, and we’re excited to see what they have on the menu for this year! Menu for Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT … Read more
The holiday spirit is slowly spreading around EPCOT at Walt Disney World, as additional festive decorations have recently been installed throughout the World Showcase neighborhood of the park. The seasonal garnishments come in preparation for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which is scheduled to commence on November 24. 2023 EPCOT International Festival … Read more
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya has already soft-opened, and we visited EPCOT to give a review of the new Japan Pavilion venue. The restaurant officially opens on August 30, and reservations are now available. They are currently accepting walk-ups only. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Shiki-Sai is on the second floor of the Japan Pavilion. Guests dining at night … Read more
The full Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya menu has been released ahead of the new EPCOT restaurant’s official opening on August 30. The restaurant has actually already soft opened and we will have a review soon. At Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, guests will experience seasonal favorites of Japan. With each month comes a different celebration, from “hanging tanzaku to celebrate … Read more
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 Sunday, August 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Guests eager to visit Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya are now able to look inside the restaurant in which they will soon be able to dine. Tarps that had previously blocked the entrance of the new restaurant in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT have been removed ahead of the restaurant’s August 30 opening date. Tarp Removed at … Read more
The Japan marketplace is always one of our favorites during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Not only are the dishes delicious year after year, but the menu always seems to get refreshed for each festival. Being offered this year is a spicy sushi roll, a traditional Japanese rice bowl, the fan-favorite Teriyaki Chicken … Read more
Those looking to enjoy a healthy vegan dish that’s packed with spice should head over to the Refreshment Outpost during their visit to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While this isn’t a new dish to be featured at the festival, there’s a reason that it keeps returning, as it’s delicious and friendly … Read more
Signage has been installed at EPCOT for the newest World Showcase restaurant — Shiki-Sai. New Restaurant for Japan & World Showcase This will be located in the Japan Pavilion. Shiki-Sai can now be seen beside Teppan Edo on the outdoor sign displaying the Mitsukoshi Restaurants, above the popular Mitsukoshi store. More signs are popping up, … Read more
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 Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Japan Pavilion in EPCOT will soon be home to a new eatery. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is a table-service restaurant offering “a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.” It ostensibly replaces Tokyo Dining, which closed last November. At Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, guests will experience seasonal favorites of Japan. With each month comes a different … Read more
One of our favorite outdoor kitchens available during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Hanami. This food booth always has fresh flavors, balancing them just right with sweet and savory. On the menu this year is nigiri sushi, udon, and of course, the popular frushi returns. Menu for Hanami at the 2023 EPCOT … Read more