The full collection of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Farewell merchandise was released earlier in June, featuring a MagicBand, a cute light-up tumbler, some tees, and ornaments, but it seemed there was another piece of light-up merchandise missing from the collection… arguably the best piece from the collection: IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth Farewell Light-Up Mouse … Read more
Good morning from Epcot! Let’s see what’s going on today, shall we? The water play area near Test Track which had been under refurbishment is back up and running. Looking fresh, I might add! I stumbled upon this crowd of people waiting for… something, near the fountain stage. Turns out there was a big dance … Read more
Good morning from Epcot! It already feels like it’s going to be the hottest day of the year so far. Let’s see what we can get done before I melt. Off to a good start already. I found this cute Nemo pin at Mouse Gear! Future World Construction The rose walk pathway between Imagination and … Read more
Disney has just announced the full booth lineup, complete with menus and food photos for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Get ready to eat and drink your way around the world! The festival runs from August 29th to November 23rd. An Amazing Culinary Adventure Pack your appetite for a mouthwatering tour of … Read more
It appears that Disney has announced the replacement of an age-old classic casual eatery, The Liberty Inn at The American Adventure in Epcot. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will bring a new fast-casual barbecue restaurant featuring craft brews on tap. Liberty Inn will close July 8th to make way for this new experience … Read more
We’ve been chronicling the progress on the upcoming third sit-down restaurant, Takumi-Tei, at the Japan pavilion in Epcot for the last several months. The final details seem to be coming together as we get closer to the (as of yet, unspecified) Summer 2019 opening date. Let’s take a look at what’s changed recently. The restaurant’s … Read more
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new attraction coming to the France pavilion at Epcot, is due to open sometime this next spring. The attraction, as well as the new area surrounding it, has been under construction for some time. Only recently did it really start to look like Paris! Let’s see what’s changed since our last … Read more
It’s always a good day to check out the two worlds of Epcot: Future World and World Showcase. Let’s see what they have in store for us today. Future World I popped into Mouse Gear and found this fun new addition to the MagicBand line: Sorcerer Mickey! This one looks a lot better than the … Read more
As we had previously announced, the pathway connecting Future World and World Showcase (near the Imagination pavilion), has now closed in order to be widened. The pathway is completely blocked off from both ends now. If you attempt to enter it from World Showcase (near the Refreshment Port) you’ll find yourself confronted by these construction … Read more
It’s back, and it now seems that nothing will derail the construction of the long-rumored Brazil pavilion at Epcot. While we expected the new World Showcase Pavilion to be announced some time ago, various financial and political roadblocks have apparently stood in the way of that. According to sources, Brazil will open in the Summer … Read more
Despite the gorgeous views of flower quilts during the Flower & Garden Festival, one of my least favorite pathways to take at Epcot is the narrow one that connects Future World West (right around the Imagination! pavilion) to the Canada pavilion in the World Showcase. The bottlenecks that occur here rival that of the old … Read more
It’s a fine summer day. A good day for a trip around the world––both Future World and World Showcase. Let’s see what’s happening in Epcot today! Park Entrance Changes You may have noticed if you’ve been to Epcot recently that there are quite a few construction walls up around the entrance. They’re currently working on … Read more
With all of the attractions announced at the D23 Expo 2017, we were not given any actual opening timelines or dates other than “before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021”. According to internal documents, the trackless Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride for Epcot is now a bit ahead of schedule. Last year, we told you … Read more
Disney has just announced the arrival of two new features to the Play Disney Parks app! Guests can now play a series of mini-games themed to the thrilling log-flume adventure of Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom and create personalized souvenirs as part of Kidcot Fun Stop at World Showcase in Epcot. These new Play Disney … Read more
As part of the ongoing overhaul of Epcot, 4 new film experiences have been announced: a Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, the first-ever seamless Circle-Vision film for the China pavilion, Awesome Planet inside The Land, and a new O Canada Circle-Vision film. According to sources, all 4 of these new and updated attractions will open … Read more
Welcome to Uniquely Disney! Let’s head into Epcot, and to one of my favourite areas: World Showcase. The pavilion I have in mind is full of beauty, art and culture, and maple syrup—and is also my home and native land! O, Canada! Here are my top 3 favourite details of the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s … Read more