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
Howdy! Today, I spent the morning in EPCOT before resort hopping. I found new limited edition pins, The Seas lost a few construction walls, and there were a few weird and even fun finds throughout the day. Monorail Mornings Good morning from the Walt Disney World monorail. I stand by the fact that a quiet … Read more
Crews have installed new bamboo fencing around a garden in the Japan pavilion of EPCOT. New Bamboo Fencing The fencing surrounds a garden near the front of the pavilion, next to Mitsukoshi and Takumi-Tei. This space did previously have a bamboo fence, but this fencing appears to be brand new. It surrounds most of the … 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
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
The banners for the Bijutsu-kan Gallery featuring a “kawaii” exhibit have returned to the Japan Pavilion of EPCOT. Japan Pavilion Banners The banners have been missing for nearly two weeks, since at least April 19. Their six bamboo poles remained in flowerbeds to the side of the gallery building’s entrance. The six banners are back … Read more
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