In a continuing resort-wide phase-out of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, the Vault Collection overlay previously showcasing special merchandise at EPCOT’s Port of Entry has disappeared. Port of Entry Says Farewell to the 50th Anniversary The central area of the store, once featuring the Orange Bird in a centerpiece 50th display and a Mickey … Read more
If you were hoping that Pineapple Promenade was going to refresh its menu for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we have bad news for you. The same spicy hot dog with pineapple chutney has returned, along with Dole Whip served in several different forms. Menu for Pineapple Promenade at the 2023 EPCOT International … Read more
For guests looking to keep to a plant-based diet while visiting the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we recommend checking out the outdoor kitchen, Trowel & Trellis. This marketplace is hosted by Impossible, and everything on the menu is plant-based. Menu for Trowel & Trellis at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food: … Read more
Scrim and scaffolding have come down from the Croissant Moon Bakery façade in Port of Entry at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The bakery remained open during the refurbishment project, guests just had to enter through another door. The building looks like it is constructed from yellow and red clay. The bakery is behind a small … Read more
Pop Eats! is a staple food booth available during the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Serving up creamy tomato soups paired with crispy, cheesy grilled sandwiches, along with a sweet almond cake and a glass of bubbly blue champagne, there’s a colorful option for everyone! Menu for Pop Eats! at the 2023 EPCOT … Read more
The Deconstructed Dish is a staple of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Taking classic dishes such as a BLT, key lime pie, and more, then literally deconstructing them and turning them into different forms! It’s the same taste you’re used to, in a completely new way of eating it. Menu for The … Read more
Deco Delights, a food studio available during the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a treat for the eyes as much as it is for the tastebuds. This food studio serves up treats inspired by the art deco movement, which combined luxury materials into modern forms and shapes. Deco Delights takes this art … Read more
The search is on around World Showcase, as Figment’s Brush with the Masters is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Figment’s Brush with the Masters Map – $9.99 Maps can be purchased at Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and World Traveler. The front of the map shows eleven picture frames, one … Read more
Returning for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is the Holiday Sweets & Treats marketplace. In previous years, this booth has served cookies or sundaes in addition to sweet beverages, but this year the menu is strictly drinks, serving up a variety of hot cocoas and beers. Menu for Holiday Sweets & Treats … Read more
Chillin’ Charlie’s Lemon Slush stand is back in Port of Entry at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The stand was removed and the area was surrounded by construction walls in late October. The stand consists of a giant yellow umbrella over themed crates. In addition to slush, guests can also buy snacks like soft pretzels and … Read more
Get ready to search World Showcase, as Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt is back for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt Map – $9.99 Maps are available for purchase at Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler. The front of the map has spots for … Read more
New to the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is Nochebuena Cocina! This marketplace offers a pork dish, Alfajores which is a classic Argentinian cookie, along with a plant-based tamale. Menu for Nochebuena Cocina at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Food: 🆕 Impossibleâ„¢ Chorizo Tamale with Plant-based Cotija Cheese and Spicy Red … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is now testing a “Guest Experience Support” service with Team Members at kiosks throughout the parks who can help with simple guest needs. We met Team Member Amani in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. She had celebration buttons and maps at her kiosk in Port of Entry at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and … Read more
Just in time for the holiday season, scrim has been removed from the front of Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The store has remained open while the exterior was refurbished for the past several weeks. The scrim previously covered the top of the building. Construction walls remain around the first … Read more
About a month ago, we showed off new themed turnstiles which were installed at the entrance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now they’ve finally been activated and are open for guests to use! The new turnstiles are located on the right side of the main entrance area in Port of Entry. The new scanners are … Read more
While Universal Studios Florida is still in the height of Halloween Horror Nights, Universal’s Islands of Adventures have begun to deck the halls with holiday decor. Garland lines the canopy of the front entrance to the park. A large wreath with blue and gold ornaments hangs above the Defotos Expedition Photography store. A few pieces … Read more