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

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/27/21 (New Construction Walls Surround SSE West Restroom, Port of Entry Door Refurbishment Begins, New Mary Poppins Mug Arrives, and More)

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Hello from a grey and muggy EPCOT! Even though it was a little wet today, the overcast skies brought a slight drop in temperature, which was quite welcome. We found some things to show you around the park, so let’s get started! New construction walls have gone up around the Spaceship Earth West Restrooms and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/16/21 (Restaurant Marrakesh Reopens As Seating, NEW Figment Annual Passholder MagicBand, Cooling Down with New Joffrey’s Coffees, and More)

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Good morning Lil’ Chefs, from another beautiful day at EPCOT during the International Food & Wine Festival! Before walking into the park, we headed over to the EPCOT Monorail platform to see a new sign in place for the line’s return this coming weekend. Checking in on Creations Shop once inside, we saw more exterior … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/8/21 (All Pavilion Flags Removed From Entrance, Spaceship Earth West Restrooms Accent Colors Added, Sunshine Seasons Returned To Pre-COVID State, and More)

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Hello from a split-decision weather day at EPCOT! We enjoyed moments of bright sunshine, but were also glad that we wore our rain boots as some pretty heavy rainfall moved through the area. Despite the indecisive weather, we still found things to show you, so let’s get started! On our way in, we noticed that … Read more

PHOTOS: Most 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise Now Discounted

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The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden wraps up on July 5. With less than two weeks left, Disney has launched a promotion for select items from the Flower & Garden Festival collection. We stopped into the Port of Entry in World Showcase store to take a look. For Annual Passholders and DVC … Read more

PHOTOS: Trash Cans Lids No Longer Being Propped Open, Safety Signage Being Removed from Sides at Walt Disney World

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Since Walt Disney World reopened last July, the lids of trash cans have been propped open so guests didn’t have to touch the can when throwing something out. Almost every trash can also had a decal explaining some of the health and safety guidelines in place at the theme parks. Decals have slowly been removed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Spaceship Earth Trinket Tray Discovered at EPCOT

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Earlier this month, we found a Tree of Life trinket tray at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With a trinket tray to be released to reflect each Walt Disney World theme park, we found the latest one at EPCOT featuring Spaceship Earth. EPCOT Spaceship Earth Trinket Tray – $17.99 The symbolic geodesic sphere of EPCOT is front and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/20/21 (Further Demolition of Art of Disney, Donald Still Missing From Gran Fiesta Tour, Lots of New Pins, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful day here at EPCOT! We had a wonderful day here sampling treats from the Festival of the Arts and enjoying a rare low crowd day. With the holidays over, and the holiday weekend behind us, today was a pretty quiet day. Let’s get started! Our day always starts with checking in … Read more

PHOTOS: Amazingly Themed “Jurassic Park”, MARVEL, and Seuss Christmas Trees, Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The magic of the holiday season continues to make its way across Universal’s Islands of Adventure as more locations around the park are decorated from the season. In addition to more at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing, we’ve got our first look at décor in The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more

PHOTOS: First Christmas Decorations Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure for the 2020 Holiday Season

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While Universal Studios Florida keeps the Halloween spirit alive, Universal’s Islands of Adventure is preparing for Christmas! Decorations have arrived at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing. Port of Entry Garland lines the overhangs at the entrance. Islands of Adventure Trading Company is also decked out in garland and a wreath. Each building has somewhat … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dr. Facilier “SHADE” and The Evil Queen Folding Fans Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Keep cool with these handheld folding fans featuring two of our favorite Disney Villains. Dr. Facilier, a.k.a. The Shadow Man, from The Princess and the Frog is throwing shade with his “friends from the other side” on this fan. The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs reminds everyone who’s in charge on … Read more

REVIEW: Frozen Creations at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Chill Out at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Once again, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. has created four specialty drinks for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with frozen beverages with fruity flavors on the menu, we just had to check them out! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Beverages: The American Adventure: … Read more

PHOTOS: New Adult Sweatpants and Kids Loungewear Get Comfortable at Walt Disney World

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Those of you who value comfort will be pleased to find that some new loungewear items for adults and kids have appeared at EPCOT, just in time for all that holiday movie watching. We found this new comfy apparel in World Showcase Plaza. Let’s get cozy and take a look at these new items! Adult … Read more

PHOTOS: New Festival of the Holidays 2019 Collectible Coin Machine Now at Port of Entry in EPCOT

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Greetings, World Travelers! Today as we strolled through the World Showcase, we stopped in at Port of Entry and saw this new Festival of the Holidays collectible coin machine. Collectible coins for each festival can usually be found here. Check out our story on the Food and Wine festival coins from this year here. The … Read more