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
When EPCOT reopened, most of the China Pavilion remained closed, including the House of Good Fortune. We noticed the shop was once again open when we were at EPCOT today, and so let’s take a look inside to see what’s changed. The main entrance to the store is now where guests exit Reflections of China. … Read more
Teppan Edo, located in EPCOT’s World Showcase Japan Pavilion, is preparing to reopen on August 24th, 2020. At this restaurant, Teppan chefs prepare traditional Japanese dishes right at your table. Since EPCOT reopened to the public on July 15, Teppan Edo has remained closed. While the reopening date is not yet listed on the Walt … Read more
The Canada Pavilion in EPCOT has slowly been adding new merchandise. When the park reopened last month, the pavilion was stocked with new hockey puck mouse ears. These were followed by a hockey jersey, shirts, and more. Another shirt has joined the lineup and it’s perfect for anyone looking for a subtle way to blend … Read more
This new collection we found in EPCOT’s France pavilion is un petit délice (a little delight). If you love macarons, then you’ll want to pick up a few of these items. Keep reading for a closer look! Adult “Je T’adore” Shirt – $39.99 This striped shirt says “je t’adore” with a macaron replacing the “o.” … Read more
Ciao from the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT! We’re in the heat of summer, and there’s no better way to cool off than with some gelato… merchandise! A new line of apparel and housewares themed to the sweet treat has debuted at the pavilion. Let’s get the inside scoop on what gelato-loving guests can enjoy! Gelato … Read more
While strolling around the World Showcase, we found that Italy’s Caffè Italiano merchandise line has been discounted, a rare sight to see at Disney. Let’s take a look at all of the discounted merchandise items. The shirts are all down to $17.49 from $24.99, and $20.99 down from $29.99. Various home goods are also at … Read more
Arribas Brothers, makers of beautiful glass art, have opened their doors at EPCOT, along with the rest of the Germany pavilion shops. Kunstarbeit in Kristall, which houses Arribas Brothers, is directly outside of Biergarten which reopened with the rest of the park. The doors are propped open so guests don’t have to touch them. Inside, … Read more
For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more
The Morocco pavilion in EPCOT is home to shopping, dining, and exhibits. We walked around the pavilion to get a better idea of any new social distancing measures put in place. The Morocco pavilion has some small spaces, so we were curious about how they accounted for social distancing. The “Race Against the Sun: Ancient … Read more
The Canada Pavilion has been rolling out new merchandise almost every day since EPCOT reopened a week ago. First, we picked up some cute hockey puck Minnie ears, then some new shirts, and then a hockey jersey. Today, even more merchandise appeared! Let’s take a closer look. Canada Tervis Wine Glass – $24.99 This Tervis … Read more
Karamell-Küche at EPCOT’s Germany pavilion reopened with the rest of the park last week and today we discovered a sweet surprise for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholders currently get 30% off merchandise at Walt Disney World through August 14. It turns out this applies to the Werther’s Original caramel popcorn in Karamell-Küche as well, plus other … Read more
In case you haven’t been following along, yesterday Jose Carioca of The Three Caballeros took a bit of a fall on the Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. After guests noticed, the ride was temporarily closed while Cast Members figured out a quick fix. Within a few hours, the Jose animatronic had been covered … Read more
Canadians and fans of hockey can dress to impress with this new hockey jersey from the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT. The front of the jersey has a Mickey Mouse silhouette wearing shorts with Canada’s maple leaf symbol. The back of the jersey proudly proclaims “Canada” with another maple leaf and “EPCOT World Showcase” beneath it. … Read more
After the closure of EPCOT’s Fountain View Starbucks, guests were wondering where they could get their daily dose of caffeine. Late last year, EPCOT opened the temporary “Traveler’s Cafe” Starbucks on the Rose Walk near World Showcase. We caught a glimpse of the social distancing measures at this kiosk while visiting EPCOT during its reopening. … Read more
“America, spread your golden wings…” If you’re looking for a bit of a history lesson, or just a place to get out of the Florida heat and rain, you’ll want to check out The American Adventure at EPCOT. This nearly half-hour-long show will keep you entertained and teach you all about the American Spirit. Let’s … Read more