food IS a theme park
Between new attractions, restaurants, the Epcot Transformation, and prep for the 50th anniversary in 2021, Disney World has a ton of construction projects in the works.
Cinderella Castle Construction
When we first found out that Disney World was closing its gates, we wondered if Disney would use the time to make some serious progress on all of those projects. But we soon learned that wouldn’t be happening. Based on government recommendations, Disney decided to halt all construction projects.
We are ALL patiently awaiting the grand opening of one of the most highly anticipated new restaurants in Walt Disney World!
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Operated by the Patina Group, Space 220 is the upcoming table service restaurant in Epcot that will take guests on an out-of-this-world adventure complete with globally-inspired eats and an extensive wine selection.
We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember…
Mickey and Friends Topiaries
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
We’ve been hanging on every detail of the new space-themed restaurant that is currently still under construction in Epcot.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
And while Space 220 Restaurant has experienced a few setbacks (it was originally supposed to open in the winter) it seems the final details are finally falling into place — including its flatware!
Hey, everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New in Epcot!
Epcot
As the 2020 International Festival of the Arts winds down and Epcot gears up for its big International Flower and Garden Festival, we’ve ready shown you a sneak peek of some of the new Spike, Orange Bird and Mickey-themed merch you’ll be able to nab once the springtime celebration begins March 4th! But while a wait for the Flower and Garden food booth menus to be released (which could be ANY DAY NOW, fingers crossed!) let’s see what’s been happening at Epcot since our last visit!
It’s true: Epcot’s Future World lost a dining location when Electric Umbrella closed its doors over the weekend. This expected closure came as just one part of the massive transformation currently taking place at Epcot.
Electric Umbrella behind construction walls
And even as we say goodbye to some old haunts, we are MORE than excited about what’s to come, both in the years ahead and in the near future with one of the presumed highlights being the Space 220 Restaurant, currently under construction right by the Mission: SPACE attraction! [Read more…]
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Epcot!
Epcot
We’ve got plenty of merchandise and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!
Hey, everyone, we’re back with another update from Epcot!
Spaceship Earth
There’s a lot of construction to see as Epcot continues it’s ongoing transformation of Future World and additions to World Showcase, but we’ve also got some food and merch updates for ya. Let’s get started!
We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… .
Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Slated to open in 2020, the highly anticipated new signature dining spot in Epcot, Space 220, has already been making quite the buzz.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
We’re happy to report that the far-out restaurant is already giving back to THIS world, more specifically, the Orlando-based Give Kids The World.
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