What’s New at Epcot: Frozen Cocktails, Lion King Snacks, Construction Updates, and MORE!
Helloooooo from Epcot! Even though it’s just been a few days since our previous visit (we are EVERYWHERE), we still found new treats, new construction, and new merchandise on our most recent stop! If you can say one thing about Disney, it’s that they always keep things fun and interesting — never a dull moment! 
Welcome to Epcot!
Let’s get started with our trip around the park!
What’s New in Epcot’s Future World
Right off the bat, we noticed something before we even entered the park!
Parking Lot Construction
As we’ve previously reported, the Main Entrance of Epcot is undergoing a huge transformation — including the tram lane! We snapped these photos from the SKY (aka the Monorail), and were able to get a good look at what’s going on!
Parking Lot Construction
As we headed into the park, we noted while the right side Leave a Legacy Monoliths are gone…
Epcot Entrance
…nothing has changed about the Left Side just yet. We predict we will see construction walls again soon as all of the monoliths are being moved to a location just outside of the park’s gateway!
Epcot Entrance
You can check out more photos of the Main Entrance Transformation here!
Per usual, we had to check out the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster construction, and snap some updated photos.
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
The Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster is slated to open in 2021, in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration and WE. CAN. NOT. WAIT.
We also scoped out the unnamed (for now) Space Restaurant near Mission: SPACE.
Mission Space Restaurant Construction
The restaurant is slated to open later this year, so they’ve still got a long way to go!
Speaking of restaurant work, remember how Garden Grill looked like this?
Foliage Outside Garden Grill
Well, now it looks like THIS!
Garden Grill
We assume the trees were blocking some light maintenance work, and does’t she look purty all spruced up!?
Rounding out the Future World construction, we noticed walls have gone up at the Splash Zone near Mission: SPACE.
Future World Splash Zone Construction
Sorry kids, no water play time for now! We aren’t sure how long the Splash Zone will be closed (hopefully not too long in these summer temps), but we will keep you posted as always!
Future World Splash Zone Construction
What’s New in Epcot’s World Showcase
The first thing we noticed on our lap around the World is that part of the scaffolding in Mexico is gone at last!
La Cantina de San Angel
Previously at La Cantina de San Angel, the scaffolding continued along these waterfront columns.
La Cantina de San Angel
From what we can tell, it looks like it was a paint job to spruce up our favorite waterside spot to grab some nachos in World Showcase, and we look forward to getting the full waterside views back once the rest of the scaffolding is taken down.
Inside the pyramid, we spotted these super cute Sugar Skull Candy tins!
Mexico Sugar Skull Candy Tins
Mexico Sugar Skull Candy Tin
We also spotted Super Rebanaditas Lollipops, which are an authentic Mexican treat!
Super Rebanaditas Lollipops
They are watermelon flavored — WITH CHILI! Ay caramba!
Super Rebanaditas Lollipops
Nearby in La Cava del Tequila we spotted a new drink called the Apple Tentation, which is made with Mezcal and Green apple juice.
La Cava del Tequila
Continuing our stroll, we saw some exciting new items at the Refreshment Outpost!
Refreshment Outpost Menu
The Nigerian Meat Pie, No Worries Panna Cotta, and Savannah Smoothie are new additions, inspired by The Lion King!
Refreshment Outpost New Menu Items!
We took a lot of photos, and did a full review of the new items which you can read right here!!
Meanwhile in Italy, we noticed the cutest Ciao Bella and Molto Bene collection!
Ciao Bella and Molto Bene Line
We’ve seen the shirts before, but we haven’t spotted the adorable plates and drinkware until now!
Ciao Bella and Molto Bene Collection
Ciao Bella and Molto Bene Collection
Ciao Bella and Molto Bene Collection
In Japan, we noticed some updates in the construction of the upcoming signature restaurant Takumi-Tei!
Takumi-Tei Construction
Takumi-Tei Construction
Takumi-Tei Construction
Most notably, a menu board has been installed… but it’s still blank, so stay tuned to DFB for when the full menu is revealed!
In France, we noticed walls and scaffolding have gone up around the center of the pavilion.
France Pavilion Construction
France Pavilion Construction
Of course, we also had to check out the rest of the French Pavilion construction.
France Pavilion Construction
I for one, cannot WAIT for the new Crêperie!
Next door in the United Kingdom, we found a fun new way to cool off in the Florida heat.
Pimm’s Frozen Lemonade
The new Pimm’s Frozen Lemonade is made with gin, so this one is for the big kids. You can read our full review here!
And lastly on our stroll, we saw a little bit of scaffolding up in the Canada pavilion on the rock wall near Le Cellier.
Canada Scaffolding
We assume it’s just a touch up, but we will keep you posted if it gets more exciting.
What’s New in Epcot’s Shops and Stores – New Merch!
Not shocking to anyone, France had some great shopping in our last visit!!
Ratatouille Chef Jacket
For instance, take this too-cute Ratatouille Chef jacket we found in the wine shop! You can see more items from this collection in this post.
Remy also popped up on a few t-shirts in the shop near Les Halles.
Remy Paris Shirt – Kids ($19.99)
Remy Paris Shirt ($34.99)
Isn’t he just the cutest rat you’ve ever seen!?
In the same shop, we also found this precious Eiffel Tower purse featuring our favorite mice. ($44.99)
Mickey and Minnie Eiffel Tower Purse
Mickey and Minnie Eiffel Tower Purse
Mickey and Minnie Eiffel Tower Purse
Très chic!
France wasn’t done with the winners yet — we LOVE these striped tops that just exude French style.
French Striped Shirt
French Striped Shirt
Both colors boast the Eiffel Tower in red and are $34.99. Lastly, we noticed some items themed after the new Riviera Resort, which is opening later this year!
French Riviera Tote
Cote d’ Azur Bag
Both designs are $79.99 and so fun!
Next door in the U.K., we noticed a fun Tea Towel celebrating the Royal Baby Archie, with a “Congratulations, Harry and Meghan” sentiment.
Royal Baby Tea Towel
We also spotted some Rocket Man T-shirts in celebration of the new Elton John movie. ($29.99)
Rocketman Shirts
Over in Future World, we found this updated version of the Ariel Bubble Wand. And IT. SINGS.
Ariel Bubble Wand ($24.99)
Ariel Bubble Wand ($24.99)
We found it at a cart, and predict we will see it globally soon!
Also at an outdoor cart, we found these fun Star Wars pin sets.
Star Wars Pin Sets
Each comes with different designs, and are $24.99 for the pack of four. Speaking of Star Wars (which we’ve been doing quite a bit!), we found these new-to-us shirts in MouseGear.
A New Hope T Shirt ($34.99)
Millennium Falcon Sweatshirt ($39.99)
Also in MouseGear, were these fun kids’ t-shirts!
Pascal Kid’s Shirt
Beast Kid’s T-shirt
The new Beast and Pascal designs are $19.99 each.
We noticed this cute Mickey and Minnie phone case as well.
Mickey and Minnie Phone Case ($24.99)
There’s also a cute little sign letting you know where you can find the D-tech phone cases in Disney Springs, as well as what phones they have designs for.
D-Tech Sign
Did you think Rose Gold was over? No way! We found a precious Rose Gold Ears necklace.
Rose Gold Necklace ($19.99)
And last but CERTAINLY not least : the FORKY MAGIC BAND!!
Forky Magic Band
Forky Magic Band
This limited edition band is $34.99, and is also available online at ShopDisney.
So there you have it! A whole bunch of fun from our most recent trip to Epcot!
What do you think of the Epcot changes? Let us know in the comments!
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