Atlas Fusion Moroccan Music and Belly Dancing Act Returns to EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort

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Atlas Fusion, a Moroccan music and belly dancing act, has arrived at EPCOT just in time for the International Food & Wine Festival. Gather ’round and take a break from the heat! The show begins with singers and musicians walking out onto the stage and striking up a tune. But the most exciting part is … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Chermoula Chicken Kabob Joins Returning Favorites at Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Let’s a stroll to the Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina marketplace, available during the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where one bite will make you feel you’ve been transported to the coast of Morocco! Menu for Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Grilled … Read more

Permit Filed for Construction at Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT

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A permit has been filed by Buena Vista Construction Company for “labor, material, and/or electrical for construction” work at Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT. Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion has been closed for quite some time. It most recently opened as a seating area back in July of 2021. We’re hoping this permit means that … Read more

PHOTOS: Souk-Al-Magreb in Morocco Pavilion Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT

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The Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT has seen many changes since Disney took full control of it last year. Though the Souk-Al-Magreb gift shop reopened in December, it has closed again apparently for an interior refurbishment. The shop’s doors were all shut this morning. No information regarding a refurbishment has been released.

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/6/21 (Labor Day Sees Incredibly Low Crowds, Test Track Stat Station Reopens, Even More Construction Walls Pop Up, and More)

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“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” -Walt Disney Good morning world travelers! Join us on another bright and sunny day as we prepare to journey around EPCOT! We discovered some interesting things today and even found a few pals along the way, so let’s jump in!  Although we were expecting … Read more

PHOTOS: Restaurant Marrakesh Reopens As Seating Area in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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Since Disney took over control of the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, there have been extensive if relatively small changes. Most recently, the entrance courtyard had its flooring replaced. Unfortunately, there has been no movement in reopening Restaurant Marrakesh, and menus were removed from outside the restaurant earlier this year. The restaurant space has now reopened … Read more

PHOTOS: Morocco Pavilion Courtyard Reopened at EPCOT

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The courtyard of the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT has been reopened to guests. Approaching the Morocco Pavilion, the courtyard is once again visible. During the pavilion’s extended refurbishment, the courtyard and fountain were blocked off for almost two months. The courtyard has new pavement, with a star design surrounding the fountain. The fountain itself and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom 7/3/21 (Morocco Pavilion Fountain Area Completely Refurbished, New LE Jungle Cruise MagicBand, Cinderella Castle Lights Up to Celebrate July 4th, and More)

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A rainy day at Walt Disney World is better than a gorgeous day anywhere else! Join us as we travel around the world at EPCOT and discover what the future has in store. Then, hop over to Magic Kingdom to see Cinderella Castle get into the holiday weekend spirit. Let’s jump right in! The first … Read more

PHOTOS: Barriers Set Up Around Fountain in Morocco Pavilion as Refurbishment Continues at EPCOT

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The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been home to many projects since Disney took over operations last winter. From architectural redesigns to revamped menus, Disney has been making changes left and right. Today, a large portion of the entrance plaza, including the large fountain, has been blocked off by planters. There is a small path … Read more

PHOTOS: New Relaxation Station Opens in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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A new Relaxation Station has opened in the Morocco Pavilion of EPCOT. This replaces the United Kingdom Pavilion Relaxation Station, which has been converted back to seating for the Yorkshire County Fish Shop. The entrance to the Relaxation Station is near where some minor construction recently took place, removing a suggestive structure from one wall. Guests … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Erected Around Suggestive Photo Spot for Possible Removal from Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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The adage “Any press is good press” is not so true in the age of social media, and Disney seems to agree. We recently reported that more construction walls had gone up in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, blocking the back half of the area near Restaurant Marrakesh. Today, we have a better look at … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Block Off Back Portion of Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, Suggestive Fan-Favorite Photo Spot May Finally Be Removed

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Last October, Disney officially took over ownership of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, which had been struggling financially. Since then, Disney has been changing elements of the pavilion, including updating Spice Road Table and adding props throughout. Now construction walls have been erected blocking off the back half of the pavilion. Some scaffolding is visible … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/18/21 (World Drive Archway Painting, More In-Park Filming, Paper Cranes, Distanced Goofy and Pluto, and More)

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Welcome to a wonderful, yet windy day in our community of tomorrow. The theme park was not as shockingly not as jammed-packed as we were expecting it to be; let’s head to EPCOT! We started our day grabbing this great view of the World Drive sign being painted. Just so you all know we didn’t … Read more

PHOTOS: Menus Removed from Front of Restaurant Marrakesh, Meet and Greet Lights On in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

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The struggles of Restaurant Marrakesh and the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT have been well-documented for a while now. After making a legal filing against the group that operated the food, beverage and merchandise locations, Disney took control back in October, and since then, the pavilion has seen many changes. One of the things that hasn’t … Read more

REVIEW: Chick Peas, Nuts & Dates, Olives, Sangria, and More Available at NEW Snack Cart in Morocco Pavilion Bazaar at EPCOT

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Today we discovered that a new snack cart has found its way to the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT. The cart is located in the covered market and features some Moroccan snacks including Roasted Seasoned Chick Peas, Mixed Nuts and Dates, Mediterranean Olives and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a decent sized menu … Read more

PHOTOS: Spice Display Props Added to Spice Road Table at EPCOT

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Spice Road Table has had a difficult few months as the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, and consequently the dining location, switched to be entirely under Disney’s control. Spice Road Table reopened in mid-December with a new menu and some new decor. A new display of spices has been added to the restaurant’s entryway. The display … Read more