New Minnie Norway Lug Bag Arrives at EPCOT

A small backpack with a cartoon character design, featuring large ears and a pink hat with a pom-pom, displayed on a wooden shelf.

A new Minnie Lug bag has arrived at EPCOT. We first discovered the bag at The Fjording in Norway. Minnie Norway Lug Bag – $65 The blue bag displays an embroidered Minnie wearing a purple winter hat with fabric tassels. The blue bag has an embroidered snowflake design and features the Disney Parks | Lug … Read more

New Norway Merchandise Collection with Mickey and Northern Lights Arrives at EPCOT

A collage of Norway-themed Epcot merchandise: a cozy sweater with "Norway" text, a shirt adorned with Epcot and Norway illustrations, and a backpack featuring a Norway patch. Look closely, and you might even catch Mickey enjoying the Northern Lights on these delightful items.

Several new Norway-themed items have arrived at the Norway pavilion in EPCOT, featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Spaceship Earth under the Northern Lights. We found all of this new collection in The Fjording, which is also the exit gift shop for Frozen Ever After. Northern Lights Mug – $19.99 The new Norway mug is a deep … Read more

New Mickey Mouse World Showcase Collection Debuts at EPCOT

Collage of Disney-themed merchandise, featuring T-shirts with Mickey Mouse designs inspired by the World Showcase and an EPCOT tumbler showcasing various Mickey Mouse outfits.

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

Holiday Storytellers Return Around World Showcase for 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Collage of four festive scenes: a Chinese lion dance, a Japanese storyteller with Daruma dolls, an elderly performer in colorful attire, and Santa Claus posing in front of gift boxes.

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

New World Showcase Pins Available at Walt Disney World Resort

Two Disney pins depict French-themed designs. The left pin shows Minnie Mouse in front of the Eiffel Tower, while the right pin shows Mickey and Minnie Mouse with various French pastries and the word "Délicieux!".

Five new World Showcase pins are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New World Showcase Pins On a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we discovered new World Showcase-inspired pins at Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs. Mickey Norway Pin – $12.99 The new Norway pin features Mickey Mouse carrying luggage and walking in front … Read more

More Shingles Replaced on Stave Church Gallery in EPCOT Norway Pavilion

A wooden building with a sign that reads "Gods of the Vikings" above the entrance. Shields on the left display the names "Odin" and "Thor." The roof is steep and covered with wooden shingles.

Crews have been replacing the shingles of the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. The refurbishment project began in March and about half of the shingles on the first roof were replaced a week ago. Stave Church Gallery Refurbishment The new shingles on the lowest roof are much brighter than the dirtier … Read more

PHOTOS: Norway Pavilion Cast Members Celebrate Country’s Constitution Day at EPCOT

A group of people in traditional attire wave Norwegian flags while walking in a procession near a wooden building.

Norway Pavilion Cast Members at EPCOT celebrated Norway’s Constitution Day on Friday, May 17 with a parade and photos. Norway Constitution Day Constitution Day is Norway’s national day, observed on May 17 each year since the constitution was signed on May 17, 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom. It is one … Read more

New Shingles Placed on Stave Church Gallery During Refurbishment in EPCOT

Stave Church Gallery, a quaint, Norse-style building with a sign that reads "Gods of Vikings" under a clear blue sky, surrounded by vibrant flowers and visitors.

Since the Stave Church Gallery refurbishment began in March, about half of the removed shingles have been replaced on the EPCOT building. Stave Church Gallery Refurbishment When we last shared an update, the first-floor roof on this side of the building was almost completely lacking shingles. There was just one new row on the right … Read more

Disney Guests Who Lie to Get DAS Will be Permanently Banned & More: Daily Recap (4/10/24)

Disney will permanently ban guests who lie to get DAS from the parks, more critters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we review the new breakfast buffet at 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/10/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more

New Norway Pavilion Lug Bags and Other Merchandise at EPCOT

Norway Pavilion mug and Lug bags

The Norway Pavilion of EPCOT has new merchandise matching an old collection, including two Lug bags. New Norway Pavilion Merchandise The merchandise is available in The Fjording. Norway Lug Belt Bag – $60 The merchandise has a dark blue color scheme with floral orange embroidery. The Lug belt bag has this embroidery against a quilted … Read more

First Look at New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Critter Characters & More: Daily Recap (3/26/24)

Critter characters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Space 220 Restaurant offers new trading card series and children’s menu items, and Mickey & Friends meet and greet sign installed at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Norway Pavilion Stave Church Gallery Building Undergoing Refurbishment at EPCOT

The Stave Church Gallery building

The Stave Church Gallery building inside the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT is currently undergoing refurbishment. Stave Church Gallery Building Refurbishment When we visited EPCOT on March 25, it appeared as though refurbishment on the building’s roof had just begun. All of the wooden shingles on the bottom portion of the front of the building had … Read more

PHOTOS: Norway Troll and China Panda Topiaries Installed for 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

troll topiary, panda topiary

The troll topiary and panda topiaries have been installed for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We previously noted a butterfly topiary and Tinker Bell topiary had been installed. Troll Topiary The troll topiary is located in a planter at the Norway Pavilion. He’s outside Anna and Elsa’s Royal Sommerhus, facing the World … Read more

Frozen Ever After Closing for Brief Refurbishment at EPCOT in January 2024

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Frozen Ever After, a flume ride in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT, will be closing for a brief refurbishment in January 2024. The attraction will be closed for one day only — January 24 — and reopening for guests on January 25. Frozen Ever After Frozen Ever After replaced Maelstrom in 2016. The shoot-the-chute ride … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Holiday Storytellers Return Around World Showcase for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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

PHOTOS: All Locations for Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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