PHOTOS: New Champagne Bar Opens at Morocco Pavilion, “Explore Morocco” Sign Removed as Disney Takeover Continues at EPCOT

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As Disney continues to take over operations of the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, a new bar has opened up in the outdoor seating area next to Tangierine Cafe. The bar is selling various champagnes and beer (plus bottled water). There are separate carts for ordering and for picking up your drink. There is a 1 … Read more

REVIEW: Disney’s Morocco Takeover Turns Spice Road Table Into an EPCOT Dining Must

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Following Disney’s takeover of the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, Spice Road Table has reopened with a revamped menu, so we had to see how things have changed. Over the past few days, the dining area, which is outdoors, was refreshed with newly-painted columns. Cast Members in general World Showcase outfits greeted us when we arrived. … Read more

PHOTOS: Morocco Pavilion Continues its Reopening Under New Disney Management at EPCOT

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With the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT now under Disney’s control, the pavilion is seeing a few changes. Spice Road Table reopened today, but most of the rest of the pavilion remains closed. New theming details have been added to Spice Road Table, which also debuted a new menu today. Spice Road Table is not utilizing … Read more

PHOTOS: Morocco Pavilion Shops and Restaurants Now Closed, Refurbishments Underway Ahead of Disney Ownership at EPCOT

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After a number of internal issues, Walt Disney World is officially assuming operations of all Morocco Pavilion businesses at EPCOT, including all food & beverage and merchandise locations. Since the announcement in October, there have been signs of various businesses in the Morocco Pavilion closing and undergoing refurbishment. When we stopped by today, painting was going … Read more

Spice Road Table in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT Will No Longer Accommodate Dining Reservations Beginning December 10

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Spice Road Table in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion will no longer be accommodating dining reservations beginning December 10, 2020. This comes soon after the news that Disney itself would be taking over all operations of the Morocco Pavilion. Disney says they are not permanently closing Spice Road Table, just that it will not be accepting reservations. … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Officially Taking Ownership of All Morocco Pavilion Businesses at EPCOT

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The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has made a number of headlines in the aftermath of COVID-19, as few pavilions have been so publicly affected by the pandemic’s devastating impact. After a number of internal issues, Walt Disney World will officially be assuming operations of all Morocco Pavilion businesses at EPCOT, including all food & beverage … Read more

PHOTOS: Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT Reopens with Very Minimal Social Distancing Measures

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The Morocco pavilion in EPCOT is home to shopping, dining, and exhibits. We walked around the pavilion to get a better idea of any new social distancing measures put in place. The Morocco pavilion has some small spaces, so we were curious about how they accounted for social distancing. The “Race Against the Sun: Ancient … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 2 – EPCOT

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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/21/20 (Disney Princess Half Marathon Chalk Messages, France Cobblestone Paving, Flower & Garden Festival Prep, and More)

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Good morning from a frigid EPCOT! Let’s take a run around the countries… This morning, we took part in the annual RunDisney Princess 5k run. Despite the cold temperatures and constant rain, it is always a treat to see EPCOT early in the morning before the crowds arrive. In Canada, cast members cheered runners on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/30/19 (New Year’s Eve Preparations, Damaged Pathways, Construction Work, Fireworks Barges, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! It is the day before New Year’s Eve, so the park is bustling with activity! Let’s go check it out… In the entrance to the park, new PhotoPass angles were being tested out by cast members. In Future World, we noticed more damaged walkway tiles have been roped off. Construction work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/29/19 (Holiday Crowds, Critter Sightings, New Year’s Eve Prep, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we took a stroll around the world to see what’s new in Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. As we arrived, crowds seemed quite sparse… That is, until we got inside the gates. While everyone waited for rope drop, the JAMMitors provided some beats to pump up the crowd. Over … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Pluto Meet & Greet Moved, The Seas Tank Maintenance, Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! Today, we stopped by to see what’s new in everyone’s favorite Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Crowds were pretty light this morning, despite the warm December weather. These ropes were covering a large crack in the cement work over by one of the former Leave a Legacy monoliths. This, of course, … Read more

REVIEW: Morocco at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019

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Welcome to a Marketplace Booth review for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place in the park from August 29 to November 23, 2019. This review will cover the Morocco kiosk located in the Morocco pavilion in the World Showcase. This is a one-stop shop for Moroccan-inspired food during the 2019 Epcot … Read more

PHOTOS: Gallery of Arts and History Closed for Refurbishment at the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot

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The “Gallery of Arts and History” in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot is currently closed for refurbishment. The gallery houses artifacts and motifs of Moroccan culture. The exhibit is scheduled to be closed from August 19th through September 29th. Until recently, the gallery housed an exhibit titled “Moroccan Style: The Art of Personal Adornment”. That … Read more