What’s New in Epcot: Construction Updates, Eats, and the CUTEST Shortbread Tin!
Our last visit to Epcot included some fun new updates! We caught up on the many construction updates throughout the park, sampled yummy treats (YAY for Frosé!), and discovered some new merchandise offerings!
Epcot’s Future World
What’s New in Epcot’s Future World:
Construction for the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster continues to progress in Epcot’s Future World. The new coaster is set to open in 2021 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for Walt Disney World.
Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction
The new ride’s queue will be located in the former Universe of Energy building while the coaster itself will be housed in a new building.
Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction
Between Mission: Space and Test Track, construction for the new space-themed restaurant is underway. The restaurant is slated to open later this year and will offer an immersive atmosphere for restaurant guests.
Space-Themed Restaurant Construction
Learn more about the new space-themed restaurant coming to Epcot here.
Currently, Electric Umbrella is not offering the BB-8 Steins. The BB-8 Steins have not shown up in Hollywood Studios either since they began disappearing a couple of weeks ago. Stay tuned for more updates on the status of this popular sipper!
Electric Umbrella Menu
What’s New in Epcot’s World Showcase
The International Gateway security check is in an updated location and is now closer to the boat launch. Entrance scanners remain in the same place for the time being.
International Gateway Entrance
International Gateway Entrance
The construction within the France Pavilion continues to move forward.
France Pavilion Construction
The France Pavilion is undergoing quite a bit of change as it prepares for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in addition to a new full-service crêperie.
France Pavilion Construction
Also in the France Pavilion, Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie recently welcomed a new Frosé slush to its beverage menu.
Les Halles Frosé
The delicious concoction is made with Frozen Côtes de Provence rosé, vodka, and peach.
Les Halles Frosé
You can read our full review of the beverage here!
The Japan Pavilion is also undergoing renovations as it prepares to open a new signature restaurant, Takumi-Tei.
Japan Signature Restaurant Construction
Takumi-Tei is scheduled to open this summer and will celebrate and highlight Japan’s natural beauty.
Japan Signature Restaurant Construction
Advanced Dining Reservations are not yet available, but we will be on the lookout for updates and will keep you posted!
While we were there, the Mexico Pavilion was offering chocolate samples to guests.
Mexico Pavilion Chocolate Samples
The Cast Member we spoke to didn’t know how long they’d be doing this, but noted that they offer samples every now and then, so keep your eyes peeled! We’ll be doing the same…
Mexico Pavilion Chocolate Samples
What’s New in Epcot’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise!
A tasty and adorable souvenir recently made its debut in Epcot! You can now grab a Double Decker Disney Parks Transport tin bus, packed full of delicious Disney Parks Mickey Shortbread by Walkers of Scotland!
Double Decker Mickey Shortbread Bus
Head over to Mouse Gear in Future World or The Tea Caddy in the United Kingdom Pavilion to get this new item.
Double Decker Mickey Shortbread Bus
Learn more about the shortbread tin here.
To commemorate the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup, the France and Italy Pavilions have debuted new shirts.
Women’s World Cup Shirt
You can pick up a shirt for $24.99 in the France and Italy merchandise locations. The World Cup does end on June 7th, so these will most likely be available for only a limited time.
Class of 2019 Graduation Glow Lanyards are now available to celebrate this year’s graduates.
2019 Graduation Glow Lanyards
We found these at an outdoor merchandise cart in Future World.
2019 Graduation Glow Lanyards
And that’s it for our Epcot travels this week! We’ll be back in the park soon for more updates.
What changes are you most excited about in this week’s update? Let us know in the comments!
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