PHOTOS: World Showcase Torches Undergo Testing for “HarmonioUS” During Refurbishment at EPCOT

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If you carry a torch for the torches of World Showcase, today featured a unique sight to see as the iconic structures undergo their refurbishment. The Imagineers and techs on-site at EPCOT tested out the torches for general maintenance, lighting each torch individually. As they lit the torches, they called out the number of each torch … Read more

POLL: Favorite EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions

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As part of my daily routine, I love to play Disney Parks music. Today, I decided to start my morning by listening to the sounds of the World Showcase. As soon as each song started, I was immediately swept away to the part of the world featured in the track. And as I moved through the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT (1/20/20)

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Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse continues to press forward at EPCOT. The future site of brews and BBQ at EPCOT is inching ever closer to completion, so we stopped by to see what it looks like today. From the front, we can see where some of the newlyinstalled framing is being primed for painting. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/20/20 (Space 220 Restaurant Gets New Paint, Merchandise Stands Open, Runaway Railway Toy Trains, and More)

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Hello from EPCOT! Let’s check out the park and see what all is going on! First, we popped into MouseGear where we saw these Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway ride vehicle toy trains available. We first found them a few weeks ago at the Conch General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Over at … Read more

PHOTOS: Hidden Disney Character Decals Return to World Showcase (with New Additions) for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020

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During the 2019 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, guests were pleasantly surprised to see a few more characters pop up in the decor around the park. Disney stars such as Remy, Abu, and Jiminy Cricket were added to the walls of their respective home countries in the World Showcase Pavilion. For the 2020 festival, … Read more

REVIEW: Braised Boldness and Sensational Sweets at Cuisine Classique for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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EPCOT describes the Cuisine Classique booth at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as, “braised dishes inspired by classic art of the 18th and 19th centuries.” A quick glance at the menu suggests there’s a nice balance of delicious bites, desserts, and plenty of wine, so let’s dig in! Menu for Cuisine Classique … Read more

REVIEW: Embrace the Arak at Mosaic Canteen for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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One of our favorite things to do while in the Moroccan pavilion is staring at the gorgeous mosaic art! So, it’s fitting that the food studio in Morocco for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts would be named the Mosaic Canteen. Let’s see if the food lives up to the art form! Menu … Read more

REVIEW: Magic Boba Pearls and More at The Painted Panda for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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Back for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is one of our favorite food studios from previous years, the Painted Panda. This booth comes back this year with a brand-new food menu and a new cocktail, which we’re very excited to try! Menu for The Painted Panda at the EPCOT International Festival of … Read more

REVIEW: The Masterpiece Kitchen Misses the Mark at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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“Artistically-plated dishes featuring some of the world’s finest ingredients” is how EPCOT describes The Masterpiece Kitchen food studio for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Well, we here at WDWNT love fine ingredients, so this is sure to be a hit for us! Menu for The Masterpiece Kitchen at the EPCOT International Festival … Read more

REVIEW: You Won’t Go Hungry at El Artista Hambriento for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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El Artista Hambriento has been a staple to EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts since the inception of the festival in 2017. This year, they’re back and with an entirely new menu! Menu for El Artista Hambriento at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: Sopes de Barbacoa: Braised Barbacoa Beef served on Fried … Read more

REVIEW: Delectable Delights (and One Rotten Tomato) at L’Art de la Cuisine Française at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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EPCOT describes this Food Studio at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts as, “decorative dishes inspired by the fine art of French cooking.” With some new dishes and an entirely new beverage menu, we’re excited to try this booth! Menu for L’Art de la Cuisine Française at the EPCOT International Festival of the … Read more

REVIEW: Another Disappointing Italian Outing at L’Arte di Mangiare at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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L’Arte di Mangiare, back for its third year for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, is debuting an all-new food menu this year. Boasting that they serve “Baroque-inspired dishes that celebrate the art of eating with dramatic flavors and rich colors,” we were excited to see how these new food items taste… and … Read more

REVIEW: Kawaii Taiyaki is the Star of Goshiki at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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Welcome the new Japanese-themed booth, Goshiki, to the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Goshiki takes the place of Takumi Table, which could have been found in the festival in 2018 and 2019. With a new Food Studio, that means an all-new menu as well, so let’s get to eating! Menu for Goshiki at … Read more

REVIEW: It’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Time at the Funnel Cake Kiosk for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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The Funnel Cake Kiosk always knows the way to our hearts with the fried, delicious funnel cakes. However, they stepped up their game for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and added a specialty item: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich funnel cake. We’re hoping it tastes as good as it sounds! Menu … Read more

REVIEW: The Musical Float Sings at Fife & Drum for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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Fife & Drum, one of our favorite standalone kiosks at EPCOT, always seems to get in on the festival fun while one is running in the park. The 2020 International Festival of the Arts is no different, as this year they are offering a Musical Float. With layers of strawberry, lemonade and blue raspberry slushie … Read more

REVIEW: We Can’t Let the Arendelle Aqua Lemonade Go from Block & Hans at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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If you’re thinking this treat sounds familiar, you may be remembering it from the 2019 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where it was also sold at Block & Hans. The drink must’ve been a hit, as they brought it back for the 2020 Festival of the Arts, so we grabbed it for a re-review, … Read more