New Wine Cart Debuts at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

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You can now take a bit of Italy with you as you continue your journey around World Showcase Lagoon and the World Showcase neighborhood of EPCOT thanks to a new wine stand that recently debuted in the Italy Pavilion. The new cart offers several different types of wine in addition to other alcoholic beverages and … Read more

New ‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Show Platform Added to World Showcase Lagoon

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Since our visit yesterday to check out the new barge for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” a new, smaller platform has appeared in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. New ‘Luminous’ Platform The platform is off to the right of the barges in the lagoon. Unlike the previous nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious,” the barges for “Luminous” are … Read more

Boat Transportation Connecting Select Walt Disney World Resorts Resuming, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to EPCOT, & More: Daily Recap (9/29/23)

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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 Friday, September 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada Makeover Continues at EPCOT as Façade Gets New Coat of Paint

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The Hotel du Canada façade in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT has been undergoing an overall repainting since earlier this summer. Now, a new shade of paint has covered the previous primer-covered bricks, bringing this project one step closer to completion. Hotel du Canada Repainting On a recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed that the … Read more

First ‘Luminous’ Barge Arrives at World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT

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The first barge for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” has arrived at World Showcase lagoon in EPCOT. The park’s new nighttime spectacular will debut on December 5, 2023. ‘Luminous’ Barge Unlike “Harmonious,” “Luminous” barges are not expected to sit in the lagoon all day. This barge is in the lagoon right now for testing. The … Read more

REVIEW: Swirled Showcase Opens with Liquid Nitro Cake and Floats at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Guests with a sweet tooth should head over to the Swirled Showcase marketplace, a new food booth available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This marketplace is serving up Liquid Nitro Cake (which has been missing from the festival since 2020) and the fan-favorite dessert drink, the Frozen Apple Pie. The Swirled … Read more

New Park-Exclusive Merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, More Balcony Doors Added to DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, & More: Daily Recap (9/23/23)

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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 Saturday, September 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: Wine & Wedge Pairs Sweet Wine with Savory Cheese at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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While it didn’t open when the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival started, Wine & Wedge marketplace is officially open! This is a new food booth for the festival, so we’re excited to try all of the delicious cheese, bread, vegetables, and of course, wine. Menu for Wine & Wedge at the EPCOT International … Read more

REVIEW: Crab Claw Cocktail and More From New Bubbles & Brine at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Bubbles & Brine may not exactly be two flavor profiles you’d expect to see paired together, but EPCOT is breaking down the food barriers and giving us all something unexpected for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The question is: will it work? Let’s find out. Menu for Bubbles & Brine at the … Read more

REVIEW: New Char & Chop Marketplace Opens With Meat (and Fake Meat) Aplenty at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Four new marketplaces have opened at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival today, and we’re here to try them all! Char & Chop seems to focus on different types of meats, even including a spicy grilled Impossible sausage! Menu for Char & Chop at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Beverages: … Read more

Florida Blue Medicare Lounge Now Open in Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT with Complimentary Beverages, Henna, and More

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The Florida Blue Medicare Lounge has once again taken over Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, giving guests a place to take in some A/C and enjoy complimentary offerings. Florida Blue Medicare Lounge Now Open in Morocco Pavilion The Florida Blue Medicare Lounge is located inside the former Restaurant Marrakesh of the Morocco … Read more

PHOTOS: Detailed Aerial View of Show Element Construction & Completed Barges for New Nighttime Spectacular Coming to EPCOT

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Progress is ongoing for the new Disney100 nighttime spectacular coming to World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT, with a hexagonal structure taking shape in the lagoon itself and both barges and other show elements being staged and completed backstage. We have updates from the ground, as well as an aerial overview from bioreconstruct. World Showcase Lagoon … Read more

PHOTOS: Hotel du Canada at EPCOT Receives Green Roof as Part of Repaint

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Guests walking through the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT on the morning of August 20 couldn’t help but look vert-tical as crews continued to work on the makeover of Hotel du Canada. New green paint was spotted atop the roof Sunday morning. Green Roof at Hotel du Canada The new shade of green is washed out … Read more

PHOTOS: Concrete Blocks, Massive Pipes, and More Materials Arrive for Disney100 Nighttime Spectacular in EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon

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Construction work continues in the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT as crews prepare for a new Disney100 nighttime spectacular that honors 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. In June, we noticed that piling had begun. A few weeks ago, we saw construction go vertical with the arrival of a crane and other construction equipment. On … Read more

Mickey and Minnie Ornament, Throw Blanket Inspired by Germany Pavilion Clock Tower Now Available at EPCOT

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Two Mickey and Minnie themed merchandise items inspired by the clock tower in the Germany Pavilion are now available at EPCOT. We found the ornament at Die Weihnachts Ecke, and the throw blanket at Stein Haus. Both items take inspiration from the clock tower. Mickey and Minnie take the place of the children who are … Read more

REVIEW: Hawaii Finally Arrives at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Hawaii decided to show up fashionably late to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. While the festival started on July 27, the Hawaii marketplace just opened on August 15. Even though we’re almost a month into the festival running, we’re excited Hawaii finally made it, so let’s head over and check out the … Read more