food IS a theme park
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!
Welcome back to EPCOT!
And, we’ve got plenty of adventurous food, new merchandise, and festival updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in!
After so many stops into the shops in Disney World, you start recognizing the same things over…and over…and over again.
Mitsukoshi Department Store
But, if you’re looking for the most non-Disney store at Disney World, you can head over to Mitsukoshi Department Store in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. The store is filled with unique gifts like peach rice cakes, strawberry Kit Kats, and cool color-changing shirts. We’ve even spotted some Animal Crossing plushes (it is Disney after all) and we found ANOTHER video game-inspired item on our visit today!
We’ve been taking full advantage of the return to park hopping at Walt Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
We love that in the morning we can have Dole Whip for breakfast and then head over to EPCOT to enjoy the Festival of the Arts in the afternoon. In fact, we park hop so much nowadays that we even broke down what we love and hate about its return to Disney for you! While being able to go from park-to-park in one day again has been fun, there was still a ticket option that was missing and will FINALLY be making its return to Disney World next month!
When you’re at Disney World, pin trading is basically a sport. There are pins for hotels, rides, characters, and even pins you can only get by trading with Cast Members.
Pin Wall at Disney Springs Pin Traders
New pins are constantly being released, so we stop by the racks of pins every time we’re at the parks to see what’s new! Recently we spotted a new princess pin featuring Princess Leia from Star Wars. She may not wear a tiara like the other Disney princesses, but she has definitely earned her princess title! But, there’s something just a little off about this new pin.
We have been soaking in all of the NEW things that have recently opened in Disney World, like the beautiful new EPCOT entrance fountain and the delicious Gideon’s Bakehouse. But, there’s still quite a few projects that have been delayed following the temporary closure of the theme parks.
EPCOT
We are no stranger to construction walls and an “in-progress” status when it comes to projects around Disney World. Though, we’re starting to wonder what’s happening with some highly anticipated restaurants that were seemingly announced eons ago.
Did you see, it’s FINALLY here — the moment we’ve all been waiting for — watermelon dole whip! ?
Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Cup
Last week, Disney delivered BIG news for dole whip fans and released a NEW FLAVOR at Disney Springs for a very limited time! The new secret menu item was pulled straight from our frozen dole whip dreams. But, if you want to give watermelon dole whip a try without all the frills, we confirmed that you can get this dole whip all on its own.
Fans of the Haunted Mansion have been able to collect quite a few mementos with things like fans and gargoyles.
Haunted Mansion
On our visit to Disney World today, we spotted the door hanger at the Emporium that we’re guessing Madame Leota uses herself. Only thing is, something was a bit off… .
Walt Disney World reopened with new health and safety guidelines in light of the global health crisis.
Together Again Face Mask
Some of the guidelines are encouraged, but wearing a proper face covering indoors is a required mandate. While guests can forgo masks outdoors, they must wear them while inside, in queues, or on attractions. We’ve shared OODLES of tips with you over the past few months but we’re back with tips we HAVEN’T told you a billion times!
We’re CERTAINLY looking forward to the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT.
Remy’s Ratatouille Construction
Due to delays from the global health crisis, the new attraction is now on track to open in 2021. We’ve been keeping a close eye on construction progress in the France Pavilion expansion from above in the Disney Skyliner, and now, we just got ANOTHER sneak peek thanks to the ABC Holiday Special!
Disney World is full of projects and we love experiencing them once they’re completed!
New Grand Floridian walkway
One of the best parts of a Disney World vacation is when you FINALLY drive through that iconic archway and you know your trip is about to begin! Well, that iconic entrance sign is getting a makeover, and it’s almost complete!
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