What’s New in Epcot: Construction Updates, New Treats, New Menus, and Lots of New Merchandise!
WOW! Our latest visit to Epcot was packed with new finds! We caught up on all of the construction progress in the park, found new menu items, enjoyed some adorable sweet treats, and added more Disney items to our must-buy list!
Hello from Epcot!
Take a park tour with us to catch up on all that is new in Epcot!
What’s New in Epcot’s Future World
The Guardians of the Galaxy ride will open in 2021 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for Disney World.
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction Progress
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction Progress
The new ride‘s queue will be in the former Universe of Energy building and the ride will operate in a newly constructed (large) ride building.
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction Progress
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction Progress
Between Mission: Space and Test Track you will find construction for a new space-themed restaurant opening in 2020.
Space Restaurant Construction Progress
Space Restaurant Construction Progress
Learn more about the new space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot here.
Space Restaurant Construction Progress
Space Restaurant Construction Progress
Electric Umbrella has added a new Chicken Prosciutto Sandwich and Cookie Crunch Brownie to their menu. The kids’ menu has some updates as well with the Mac and Cheese and Cheese Flatbread being removed from the menu.
Electric Umbrella Menu
We did notice the Gluten-Friendly Brownie is no longer on the menu. We asked a cast member about this and they reported they are not on the menu, but are still available — just ask for them!
Electric Umbrella Menu
In Fountain View (Starbucks) we found the happiest Mickey Peanut Butter Tart ever. Read our review of the Mickey Peanut Butter Tart here!
Mickey Peanut Butter Tart
We also spotted a new Fruit Tart. (If it has fruit on it, do the calories count?)
Fruit Tart
Fruit Tart
The specialty cupcake right now is a Mickey Cupcake. This looks similar to Mickey Cupcake they had here before, but the ingredients are slightly different on this new version.
Mickey Cupcake
Mickey Cupcake
Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion has updated their shrimp entree option to Cashew Ginger Shrimp with Stir Fry Seasonal Vegetables. This is change from the previously available Stir Fried Shrimp with Celery, Peppers, Water Chestnuts and Cashews.
Sunshine Seasons Menu
The specialty entree at Sunshine Seasons is a heart-warming Beef Pot Roast.
Sunshine Seasons Specialty Entree
What’s New in Epcot’s World Showcase
World Showcase Lagoon is preparing for a new show, Epcot Forever, that debuts on October 1. Read about IllumiNations ending on September 30, 2019 here. As Epcot prepares there has been a lot of construction activity on the “islands” in and around World Showcase Lagoon.
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
There are less construction barges in World Showcase Lagoon than there have been over the past couple of months.
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
Are you looking forward to the new show Epcot Forever or will you miss IllumiNations? Let us know!
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
World Showcase Lagoon Construction
Norway’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe has a picture-perfect new Specialty Lemon Cheesecake — read our review here!
Specialty Lemon Cheesecake
If you prefer cookies over cheesecake, though, Kringla is here for you with a new Salted Pecan Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie that is served warm! Read our review here!
Salted Pecan Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie
China’s Lotus Blossom Cafe has updated their drinks menu with a new Foo Beer, Tequila, Lime and Lemon Juice Cocktail, and Jasmine Draft Beer. These additions replace the Tiger Draft Beer.
Lotus Blossom Cafe Menu
Germany is in on the drink menu updates as well! In Sommerfest there is a new Beer Flight with new options that include Redbridge Gluten Friendly Beer and Warsteiner Dunkel. These options replace the Konig Ludwig Weissbier. If you prefer wine to beer look for the newly added August Kessler Pinot Noir here. Sadly, the jumbo pretzels are no longer available here — but don’t worry, they are still at both of the Bier Carts.
Sommerfest Menu
When you stop in the American Adventure pavilion you will see some work is being done around the entrance to the American Adventure building. It looks as though they are working on the ground in the area to each side of the main entrance doors.
America Pavilion Construction
America Pavilion Construction
America Pavilion Construction
Block and Hans Beer Stand in America is offering a new Imagination Pink Lemonade, which looks to be a pink lemonade slushie. If you would like a spiked version of this slushie, go for it with a shot of Old Smoky Blackberry Moonshine!
Block and Hans Imagination Pink Lemonade
Block and Hans Imagination Pink Lemonade
A new signature restaurant is coming to the Japan Pavilion. No opening time frame has been announced for this new location yet. We will be sure to keep you posted!
Japan Signature Restaurant Construction
Japan Signature Restaurant Construction
This new restaurant will be in addition to Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining. Learn more about the new signature restaurant coming to Japan here.
Japan Signature Restaurant Construction
The International Gateway is home to some construction, and used to provide a good view into the France pavilion’s construction for the new creperie and Ratatouille ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, but the addition of tarps and walls has blocked a lot of that view.
International Gateway Construction
International Gateway Construction
No announcements have been made regarding the International Gateway construction. We will be sure to keep you posted on news and announcements.
International Gateway Construction
International Gateway Construction
The transformation of the France pavilion is part of the park-wide transformation of Epcot. Learn more about Epcot’s transformation here.
France Pavilion Construction
Canada’s Le Cellier Steakhouse has added Oysters Trudeau, a Lobster Roll Salad, and a BBQ Smoked Half Chicken to their menu. With additions usually comes some removals, so you won’t find the Prince Edward Mussels, Baked Mt Tam and Waldorf Salad, and Maple Chicken Breast on the menu here any longer. Plus, don’t forget their poutine when you are there — the current specialty poutine is an Italian Poutine.
Le Cellier Menu
What’s New in Epcot’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise!
Get ready for Avengers: Endgame! Your kiddos can be ready to battle Thanos in a new Avengers t-shirt.
Kids’ Avengers T-Shirt
If you loved Captain Marvel‘s Goose the Cat you can take her home with you — just don’t push her tummy…you know what will happen if you saw the movie!
Captain Marvel’s Goose the Cat
Captain Marvel’s Goose the Cat
There are some cute new shirts for your kiddos — which will they choose, Dream or Downloading the Fun?
Kids’ Dream Shirt
Kids’ Downloading the Fun Shirt
Sticking with items for the kiddos — there are new cups for kids. Check these out! First up is the Frozen cup.
Kids’ Frozen Cup
Kids’ Frozen Cup
Kids’ Frozen Cup
Just in time for the live-action movie, there’s an Aladdin cup in this new line as well.
Kids’ Aladdin Cup
Kids’ Aladdin Cup
Kids’ Aladdin Cup
For the Toy Story fans in your house, there’s a Toy Story cup just for them.
Kids’ Toy Story Cup
Kids’ Toy Story Cup
Kids’ Toy Story Cup
Lastly, for the Disney Princess fan, pick up the Disney Princess Cup.
Kids’ Disney Princess Cup
Kids’ Disney Princess Cup
Kids’ Disney Princess Cup
If you are looking for a gift for the Dad in your life, how about this Papa Bear Life shirt? Baloo is the best!
Papa Bear Life Shirt
Celebrate all things Epcot with this Epcot Spaceship Earth Dress from the Dress Shop — and there’s a special discount going on right now: $30.00 off one Dress Shop dress with the purchase of a full price dress!
Spaceship Earth Dress
The Dress Shop Special
Did you see that awesome Spaceship Earth wristlet? Take a closer look here.
Spaceship Earth Wristlet
We couldn’t help but notice the IllumiNations soundtrack is displayed a little bit more prominently now that the end date of the show has been announced. Will you be picking up this CD?
Illuminations Soundtrack
Illuminations Soundtrack
A Goofy Movie fans can express their love of this classic on their very own MagicBand now! Look at this!
A Goofy Movie MagicBand
A Goofy Movie MagicBand
A Goofy Movie MagicBand
Must have! We’ve added the Rainbow Unicorn hat from Inside Out to our Disney hat collection, will you?
Rainbow Unicorn Hat
Rainbow Unicorn Hat
Stitch sure is happy to celebrate your birthday with you in this plush we found. The best part is that the candles light up when you press his foot!
Happy Birthday Stitch Plush
Happy Birthday Stitch Plush
You can put all of your new purchases in this Mickey Backpack we spotted celebrating Mickey through the years on the stripe.
Stripped Mickey Backpack
Stripped Mickey Backpack
What changes are you most excited about in this week’s update? Let us know in the comments below!
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