PHOTOS: New Fish & Chips Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Debuts at the UK Pavilion in EPCOT

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Strolling through United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT, we noticed a new Minnie Mouse ear headband. Displayed in a window at The Queen’s Table, this new headband features the iconic British dish… fish and chips. We couldn’t resist getting a closer look inside. The front of the headband and features a giant bow designed like newspaper. … Read more

REVIEW: Flavors From Fire Returns to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 with NEW S’mores Whoopie Pie

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The Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been running since the park reopened in mid-July. Unfortunately, not all the marketplaces planned for the festival opened on time. Now after we noticed it preparing to open, Flavors From Fire has finally returned. Menu for Flavors From Fire at the Taste of EPCOT International … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/15/20 (Light Weekday Crowds, Socially Distanced Characters, Construction Updates, and More)

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We visited EPCOT on a day that was quite cloudy and empty. Construction has resumed on many upcoming attractions, and characters continue to socially distance from guests. Construction continues on the EPCOT main entrance fountain restoration. The lower half of the pylons are wrapped in protective covering to prevent damage. As the overhaul continues, walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Fence Surrounding “Harmonious” Show Controls at EPCOT

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Though most construction for the upcoming HarmonioUS nighttime spectacular is invisible from inside EPCOT, some hints to the show have been uncovered in World Showcase Lagoon. This fenced area on one of the lake’s islands will house power and show controls for HarmonioUS. The fence previously had a green scrim around it. It is clearly … Read more

PHOTOS: New Taste of EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2020 Minnie Ears Now Available

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Nothing will put you in the mood for EPCOT or the Food &Wine Festival like these new, wine-themed Minnie Ears that debuted in World Showcase this afternoon. These ears are the must-have gift for any wine lover as they come with their own grapes! The bow is made up of a cork-like fabric, with glossy … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues to Advance at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT

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Bonjour once again from EPCOT! The weather was nice, so we took a ride on the Disney Skyliner to check out how the France Pavilion expansion is coming along. Let’s take a look! Lately, greenery has been added to the site, allowing the area to feel like a real neighborhood. Here, we see some trees … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Signage for La Creperie de Paris in the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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Every day brings a new update to the upcoming France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. Most recently, we’ve seen that landscaping has started around the pavilion, beginning to bring it to life. Then, today the signage for La Creperie de Paris appeared! The sign for the establishment is done in a classic French style, with the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Norway Pavilion Mickey-Shaped Ornament Arrives at EPCOT

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The latest addition to Norway’s new merchandise lines at EPCOT is an ornament featuring the Norway flag. The ornament is shaped like a Mickey head, and in the red, white, and blue colors are faint flower images. The back of the ornament has the EPCOT logo and says “Norway.” The ornament hangs from a small … Read more

PHOTOS: Frozen Mezzo Mix Returns to the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT

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Guten Tag from EPCOT! An icy favorite is back at the Germany Pavilion’s Bier stand with the return of Frozen Mezzo Mix! The fan favorite combination of Coca-Cola and orange flavor was a popular fixture of Club Cool before it closed. It’s typically used as a mixer (hence the “mix” in Mezzo Mix) with beer. … Read more

PHOTOS: France Pavilion Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Nears Completion at EPCOT

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When we last took a look at the upcoming France Pavilion expansion, the detail work was being finished all along the streets. The crews have been hard at work in the meantime, pushing ever closer to opening. With only three weeks left in the Summer season, it is coming down to the wire for Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Canada Pavilion Light-Up Mickey Keychain Arrives in EPCOT

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A plethora of new Canada Pavilion merchandise has been arriving in EPCOT since the park reopened in July. If you’re looking for something to match your new Mickey maple leaf t-shirt, then check out this light-up keychain. This Mickey-shaped keychain is red with the Canadian flag on the ears. Starbursts cover the face of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Facade Work Nears Completion at the France Pavilion Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT

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Bonjour once again from EPCOT! The Disney Skyliner has been offering some great views of the progress being made on the France Pavilion expansion, so we thought we’d see what’s new on our way to the park. With benches and planters having been installed, construction workers have seemingly shifted focus to finishing the building facades. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cucina Italia Kitchenwares and Gondolier Mickey Ornament at Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

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For guests who want to take a piece of the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT home with them, you’re in luck! The new kitchenwares from the Cucina Italia collection will have you whipping up an Italian dinner in no time. And the new Mickey Mouse Gondolier ornament will have you fondly reminiscing of your journeys in … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Je t’adore Paris” Envelope Bag and Love Tank Top at Souvenirs de France in EPCOT

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The dulcet tones of an accordion wafting through the breeze. The smell of a fresh baguette. Love in the air. These are hallmarks of the France Pavilion at EPCOT. Guests may want to write a letter to their friends back home to capture the essence of the experience. And now, you can deliver the letter … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT; Light Fixtures and Benches Added

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Like bicyclists at Tour de France, construction on the France Pavilion at EPCOT is racing towards its conclusion. As we could see from the Disney Skyliner, even more progress has been made since our last update. Light fixtures and benches are being moved into the construction site, suggesting that the area may be getting its … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/8/20 (Figment Shoulder Plush Release, New MagicBands, Mixed Crowd Levels, and More)

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Ciao from EPCOT! We’re getting into the international spirit as we tour World Showcase and the rest of EPCOT today, where we were treated to quite a few fun finds, mostly of the merchandise variety. New MagicBands, a variety of other new items, and perhaps most importantly, the official release of the Figment shoulder plush. … Read more