The Funnel Cake Kiosk is a favorite of ours during the different festivals around EPCOT, as they always add a special dish to their menu. For the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts they’ve created a Red Velvet funnel cake that’s covered in “pixie dust” and we’re very excited to try this. … Read more
Goshiki debuted at last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and we were delighted with most of what the menu had to offer, including an adorable version of Taiyaki. Let’s see if they can impress us again this year! Menu for Goshiki at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: … Read more
If you’re looking for cute face masks or need a gift for a friend, then check out the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT. The Mitsukoshi store has a collection of face masks featuring the characters of Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi. Both Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi are made by San-X. Rilakkuma is a lazy, relaxed bear, often seen with … Read more
The Japan pavilion isn’t our favorite country in the World Showcase just because of the amazing Mitsukoshi Department Store—the pavilion is also known for its great food, even during the many festivals that take place each year. So, let’s head over to the booth for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays … Read more
Hello from EPCOT on a stormy Sunday! The weather was a mixed bag today, and one of the big park attractions was down for the first few hours of the day, making for some interesting crowd flow. Regardless, we are bringing you the updates you came here to see, so let’s take a look at … Read more
Konnichi wa (こんにちは) and welcome to the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT! Since the reopening of the park, the pavilion has operated without its guest-favorite table-service restaurants, including Takumi Tei and Tokyo Dining. Thankfully, Teppan Edo, the pavilion’s popular hibachi restaurant, has reopened today with social distancing measures. Teppan Edo – Arrival Teppan Edo is located … Read more
Teppan Edo, located in EPCOT’s World Showcase Japan Pavilion, is preparing to reopen on August 24th, 2020. At this restaurant, Teppan chefs prepare traditional Japanese dishes right at your table. Since EPCOT reopened to the public on July 15, Teppan Edo has remained closed. While the reopening date is not yet listed on the Walt … Read more
Konnichiwa from the Japan Pavilion at the World Showcase in EPCOT! We decided to head on over to Katsura Grill after popping into the Mitsukoshi gift shop to try out the new yuzu miso wings. The menu for Katsura Grill has been updated with the new items. The Menchi Katsu Slider has now been added … Read more
We are continuing our way around the World Showcase during EPCOT’s official reopening to provide updates on health and safety measures in place throughout the park. Next up, we are headed to one of our all-time favorite shops, Mitsukoshi – located in the Japan pavilion. At the store entrance, a foot-operated hand sanitizer pump is … Read more
Japan, one of the 11 World Showcase countries, has been a presence at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since the very beginning in 1996. This year, they’re treating us to two new food items. UPDATE: On August 12th, the Japan Marketplace replaced the Tempura Donburi with the Teriyaki Chicken Bun, last seen at … Read more
EPCOT fans, rejoice! Four more limited edition EPCOT posters have been added to shopDisney. We previously saw shopDisney offering limited edition EPCOT posters for World Showcase attractions, The Seas, and other Future World attractions. These designs premiered at D23 last year and have been released periodically throughout 2020. shopDisney is now offering the first round … 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
Welcome to Part 4, round 2 of dining with food allergies in EPCOT! In Part 3, we covered the top Table Service options around the world, in the sea, and with the land. Now, it’s time to see what options we have for those looking for a quick bite to grab in-between rides, (or drink, … 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