Bunny Bum Cheesecake, Two New Flower & Garden Festival Collections, 50th Anniversary Pins, and More: EPCOT Photo Report 4/5/22

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Hello from a sunny spring day at EPCOT! Heading into the park, its hard not to notice the two large yellow cranes that are at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana. The tower next to the old Guest Relations has removed all of its scaffolding. A new 50th anniversary EPCOT pin set is at Pin … Read more

REVIEW: Pork Belly, Tuna Tataki, and Grapefruit Tart All Shine at The Citrus Blossom at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is back and in full swing, which only means one thing: Orange Bird Sippers have returned! Our favorite little bird can be found at The Citrus Blossom booth, surrounding himself with citrus-forward dishes and beverages. The Citrus Blossom at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Menu … Read more

New Floral Minnie Ears Sprout Up, Anna and Elsa Greet Guests Inside Royal Sommerhus, & More: EPCOT & Disney Springs Photo Report 2/20/2022

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Hello, World Travelers! It’s a gorgeous day and we are ready to travel the world with you. Let’s get started. Not a cloud in the sky today! The Spaceship Earth merchandise continues to land in Creations Shop. New to the crew is this bucket hat. We spotted two more interactive features at the Fab 50 … Read more

Vault Collection Denim Vest with Retro Patches Now Available at Walt Disney World

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The latest addition to the Vault Collection of merchandise for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary has a bit of an 80’s vibe you might’ve forgotten, as guests can now rock this new denim vest with retro Walt Disney World patches! Vault Collection Denim Vest with Patches – $69.99 The vest features metal buttons and a … Read more

2021 Holiday Tribute Store Props Moved to Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Props from the 2021 Holiday Tribute Store have been moved into the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We immediately recognized this giant nutcracker and the shelves around him from the Tribute Store. He’s surrounded by wooden and vintage-style toys. There’s a wooden castle, cars, and a dinosaur. A white rocking … Read more

Xandarian Spaceship Begins Installation, Scrim Surrounds the Seating Area Near World Showcase, Interactive Wrist Banshees, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 1/24/22

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Good morning from EPCOT! We started our day on board the highway in the sky and noticed the Xandarian Spaceship beginning installation at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! This is a big milestone for the attraction, bringing it one step closer to completion. Across the way at Connections Cafe, work is moving quickly on … Read more

Limited Lightning Lane Access, Pavilions Prepare For New Year’s Eve Parties, Holiday Crowds, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 12/28/21

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we make our way around the World neighborhoods and World Showcase as we battle the holiday crowds for the news! We started out day on the Monorail to get aerial views of construction (and crowds) down below. Construction at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been stagnant for quite … Read more

PHOTOS: Island Market & Export Candy Shoppe Rearranged at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Universal has rearranged Island Market & Export Candy Shoppe to emphasize candy and confections instead of merchandise. Island Market & Export Candy Shoppe is in Port of Entry at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As advertised in the windows, Island Market & Export is known for its fudge. When we stopped by earlier this week, the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/21/21 (Festival of the Holidays Preparation Begins, Disney’s Yacht Club Decorates for the Holidays, and More)

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Who is ready for a Sunday Stroll through EPCOT? We are! It is getting chilly in the parks, so grab a hot cocoa and a cozy hoodie and let’s head out. Our first stop is at The Seas. “In the big blue world” we can see clown fish, shrimp, and a sea cucumber. In Creations … Read more

PHOTOS: First Christmas Decorations Go Up at Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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It may still be October, but the holidays are beginning at Universal Orlando Resort. Christmas decorations have begun to appear at Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The awnings above the entrance turnstiles have garland adorned with ornaments and other baubles. Garland is also wrapped around lampposts. For now, there is mostly just … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/9/21 (50th Anniversary Wishables, Vault Collection Decor Arrives In Port Of Entry, New Resort Ears & DVC Merchandise, & More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! The anniversary celebration continues as we make our way through the new world neighborhoods today. New 50th anniversary Wishables arrived at Creations Shop with many of our favorite characters donning their EARidescent best. A set of Star Wars earrings flew into Creations as well to go along with the Star Wars jewelry … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/9/21): Boo Bash Character Meet and Greets, Magic Kingdom Extended Evening Hours, Vault Collection Overlays, Unforgettable Chocolate Fiesta Pyramid Dessert, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 9, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Overlay Installed at Port of Entry in EPCOT

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Port of Entry at EPCOT has been updated with a Walt Disney World Vault Collection overlay. The overlay differs from what we saw at Disney Springs and the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the Vault Collection overlay. The Orange Bird welcomes guests to Port of Entry. He’s standing next to a 50th Anniversary … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Collectible Coins Debut at EPCOT

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The 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World is almost here, and the latest souvenir in the ever-expanding collection to mark the occasion has arrived, joining the Vault Collection, which also debuted today. New collectible coins have arrived at EPCOT, showing classic and recent Disney characters with the 50th anniversary logo. At Port of Entry … Read more

PHOTOS: First Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Pressed Pennies Arrive at EPCOT

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We’re counting down the days to Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the celebration has even reached that classic souvenir, the pressed penny. We spotted the first 50th anniversary penny in a machine at Port of Entry in EPCOT, starring the Genie from “Aladdin.” Right now, there’s only one 50th anniversary penny in this press, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/29/21 (Door Refurbishment Continues At Port of Entry, Menu Changes Come To Katsura Grill, New Merchandise Collection Arrives In Italy Pavilion, and More)

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Hello from what started out as a pretty day at EPCOT, but eventually turned into a very wet and stormy day. Before the deluge began, we were able to find some new things to show you, so let’s get started! Behind construction walls, work continues on the future home of Creations Shop and Club Cool … Read more