With the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival only days away, the United Kingdom Pavilion’s English Tea Garden and Shakespeare Garden are being installed. English Tea Garden EPCOT’s World Showcase will be home to a number of Global Gardens for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs from February 28 to May 27. … Read more
The repainting project on some of the U.K. Pavilion façades in EPCOT is now complete. Scaffolding and barriers have been removed from the garden so guests can walk through the area once again. U.K. Pavilion Construction Scaffolding went up at the pavilion five weeks ago, blocking all of the façades facing the front garden. These … Read more
A police detective from Brookline, Massachusetts was arrested at EPCOT on January 30, 2024 after allegedly hitting a sheriff’s deputy who was investigating reports of the detective pushing a security guard. Police Detective Arrested at EPCOT According to the report from NBC10 Boston, Detective Duane Arthur Danforth, 38, was off-duty at Walt Disney World when … Read more
A month after scaffolding went up in the U.K. Pavilion of EPCOT, some scaffolding has come down, indicating the facade refurbishment is moving quickly. U.K. Pavilion Construction The scaffolding is up in the pavilion’s front garden, which is blocked off during work. Scaffolding was removed from the far left, which is a brick building with … Read more
New signage, including a “Waterloo” crest, was installed Wednesday morning above the United Kingdom Pavilion restrooms in EPCOT. U.K. Pavilion Restrooms We saw two crew members installing the signs. The restrooms have been closed since June of last year, with the nearby World ShowPlace restrooms open for the time being. Construction walls came down from … Read more
It appears refurbishment on the United Kingdom Pavilion restrooms in EPCOT is nearing completion, as construction walls have been removed and replaced with rolling planters. Construction Walls Come Down in United Kingdom Pavilion The walls that covered the restroom entrance are now gone, with only a row of rolling planters in their place. However, the … Read more
In late December 2023, crews erected scaffolding over the façades facing the front garden of the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT. UK Pavilion Scaffolding This garden is blocked off due to the construction, but the gardens in the back of the pavilion are still open. The scaffolding reaches up to the tops of the façades. … Read more
It’s been a few months since the United Kingdom pavilion at EPCOT received a merchandise refresh, but today we found a King Mickey Mouse plush among the offerings in the shop. King Mickey Mouse Plush – $34.99 We found the monarch mouse in a small basket display. The King Mickey Mouse plush is dressed in … Read more
Trusses have been erected in the United Kingdom and Italy Pavilions of EPCOT for New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations. Both pavilions usually host dance parties for the occasion. U.K. Pavilion Prepares for New Year’s Eve Arched trusses have been installed in planters at the back of the U.K. Pavilion, in front of the gazebo where … Read more
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
Add some international flair to your next pub outing with an item or two from the new Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room merchandise collection that recently debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. The line debuted at the resort earlier this month with a new button-up shirt; we found the new items in The … Read more
Commemorate your authentic British dining or pint-drinking experience at EPCOT with an aesthetic souvenir that recently arrived at the park. A new button-up shirt celebrating the Rose & Crown Pub and Rose & Crown Dining Room is now available at the park; we found the shirt in The Crown & Crest shop in the United … Read more
The Winnie the Pooh meet and greet has reopened in Christopher Robin’s bedroom at the back of EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion. This meet and greet space has been closed since 2020 when Walt Disney World theme parks shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the parks reopened, Pooh bear (and sometimes his friends) has only … Read more
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 Thursday, August 31, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
A new United Kingdom throw blanket featuring Mickey and Minnie is available in the U.K. Pavilion at EPCOT. United Kingdom Throw Blanket – $59.99 The blanket is 50 in x 60 in or 127 cm x 152.4 cm. As shown on the tag, the blanket is mostly blue with a plaid border. “Cheers from the … Read more
More new United Kingdom Pavilion merchandise has arrived at EPCOT to go with the Loungefly mini backpack, Spirit Jerseys, and apparel released earlier this month. These items are in the Sportsman’s Shoppe at the U.K. Pavilion. They feature Mickey Mouse — and sometimes Minnie — with London, England iconography. London Tee – $39.99 This boxy … Read more