food IS a theme park
One thing we love about EPCOT is World Showcase, where we can visit so many countries around the world without ever leaving Disney World!
EPCOT World Showcase
Okay, so we also love eating all those internationally-inspired snacks and buying merchandise exclusive to specific countries! Oh, and the festivals!
Navigating your way around Disney World can be pretty tough right now.
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Even if you’re a seasoned Disney expert, a lot of things have changed in the parks, especially if you haven’t visited recently. Due to social distancing requirements, many lines stretch can FAR away from their ride entrances. At some stores and other spots, you may find that the back entrance you ALWAYS used to use is now shut and there are more limited entrances and exits.
So, recently we developed a handy-dandy map to help you easily maneuver your way around Magic Kingdom, and now we’ve made a similar map for EPCOT! This might just be the BEST map you’ll use during your upcoming trip.
February might have been a short month, but a LOT has happened at Disney World dining locations!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
There have been some over the top donuts, a lot of new boozy drinks, the coconut pineapple soft-serve swirl of our dreams, and even some new entrees. And we’re compiling the whole list here so you can stay up to date on all the restaurant menu updates at Disney World in February!
We’ve had a busy week at Disney World!
We love you, coconut pineapple Dole Whip swirl, so so much
We’re still seriously hyped up about all the huge announcements surrounding Disney World’s massive 50th anniversary celebration. We’re also wondering what some new construction permits for the theaters at Hollywood Studios might mean. And we’re freaking out over the mermaid unicorns we found at EPCOT — hey, don’t judge us!
Ready to go on a virtual trip around EPCOT?
Spaceship Earth
We’re constantly visiting the Disney World theme parks and more to see what’s new. During our most recent visit to EPCOT we spotted NEW Minnie ears, saw that a spot that JUST opened was CLOSED(!!), and got a look at lots of construction going on around the park. Join us for a virtual trip around this experimental prototype community of tomorrow to see all of the things that are new there!
Over the past few months, Disney Cruise Line has gradually canceled cruises further into 2021. So far, cruises through April and part of May have been canceled, as have select cruises over 7 nights.
Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship
Last week, we also shared that Canada has extended its cruise ship ban through to 2022. This ban prohibits many cruise ships from Canadian waters. When that first occurred, future Disney cruises that depart from Canada (which include some Alaska cruises) still appeared on the Disney Cruise Line website for booking. But, now things have changed.
A number of months ago, Disney shared that its cruising industry would be the last of its businesses to resume.
The Disney Wonder
So far, we have seen Disney cruises canceled through April, with select cruises canceled through May, and select cruises over 7 nights canceled as well. But, now a major restriction has been announced that could impact a lot of cruises, beyond just Disney Cruise Line.
Hello, DFB Friends!
Anna
We spent a rainy day at EPCOT, checking on construction progress, looking out for new merch and snacks, and seeing what lines and crowds were like! And we have some updates, so are you ready? Here we go!
The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is going on right now and there’s a TON of great food and drink on the menu!
Festival of the Holidays Sign
Do you ever sit at home reading through the EPCOT festival menus? Yup, us too! Well, don’t miss out on this Disney recipe because now you can make the popular Beef Bourguignon at home!
We have eaten our way around EPCOT a LOT, all in the name of science, of course!
Epcot World Showcase
While some snacks have been a total WIN for us, others have been disappointing or just not worth the calories or price! Want to know what food we’d skip? You’ve GOT to check out our list.
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