What’s New in Epcot — Dia de los Muertos Ears, Lots of Construction Updates, and Rainbow Popcorn!
Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New in Epcot!
Future World
We have a LOT to cover today, including tons of merchandise and new Food and Wine Festival booths!
Let’s get started.
Epcot Food Update
Future World
The Gourmet Popcorn Cart near the Imagination Pavilion has added a new flavor to its lineup — RAINBOW Popcorn. This has taken the place of the Sour Cream and Chive Popcorn for the time being, but we’re not sure how long it’ll be around.
Gourmet Popcorn Stand
We did not enjoy this popcorn as much as the other flavors, but it certainly is photogenic!
Rainbow Popcorn
Read our full review of the Rainbow Popcorn here!
World Showcase
In the Germany Pavilion, the Bier Cart has added Possman Hard Cider to the menu for $9.50.
Germany Bier Cart Menu
In the France Pavilion, Les Halles has removed the Summer Slush from the menu, but the Frosé Slush was still available during our visit.
Les Halles Menu
Check out our full review of the Frosé Slush here!
Epcot Construction Update
Entrance
In the area around Epcot’s entrance, we noticed that the left-hand side is now under construction. The rental station is still open but you have to walk around the walls towards Spaceship Earth to get to it.
Epcot Entrance Area Construction
We aren’t sure how long this construction will last, but stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more updates!
Epcot Entrance Area Construction
Future World
During a recent visit to Epcot, we noticed construction walls outside Coral Reef. The walls have been extended since our last visit, but the restaurant still remains open.
The Seas Area Construction
The Seas Area Construction
While we were in Future World, we noticed that walls are up across from Test Track, near the play area.
Test Track Area Construction
Cool Wash, which is located near Test Track, was not open during our visit. It’s not completely unusual for it to close unexpectedly, but it has been open during several of our previous visits.
Cool Wash
Construction continues to progress along the walkway to World Showcase.
Pathway to World Showcase Construction
We could sort of see the Hawai’i Food and Wine Festival booth beginning to take shape.
Pathway to World Showcase Construction
We are so ready for the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster to open, though we have to wait until 2021. We still couldn’t see very much from the outside, but we’re sure the coaster is making progress inside its building!
Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction
The same can be said for the space-themed restaurant, though the scaffolding has come down! The restaurant is set to open in 2019, so hopefully we’ll get some more details to share with you soon!
Space-Themed Restaurant Construction
Also in Future World, we noticed some new construction walls outside the entrance to the old Wonders of Life Pavilion. This building used to house Wonders of Life and then the Festival Center. We’re not exactly sure what these construction walls are for, but we’ll keep you updated if we learn more!
Wonders of Life Pavilion Construction
World Showcase
Over in World Showcase, construction is still underway in the France Pavilion. We are MORE than ready for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the full-service crêperie to open! These experiences are set to open in time for Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in 2021.
France Pavilion Construction
In the American Adventure Pavilion, the walls that were up around the area next to Block and Hans are now gone and it looked like all the brickwork was new. The Hops & Barley booth was up during our visit, but we’ll tell you more about that in a bit!
American Adventure Pavilion Construction
American Pavilion Construction
Epcot Merchandise Update
We found SO MUCH MERCH during our visit to Epcot, so buckle up and get ready!
Future World
In Mouse Gear, we found a ton of new merch including Dia de los Muertos items! We spotted an Ear Hat…
Dia de los Muertos Ear Hat
…a pair of Minnie Ears…
Dia de los Muertos Minnie Ears
…and several shirts!
Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt
Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt
Dia de los Muertos T-Shirt
We also found all this merchandise in the Mexico Pavilion as well.
Learn more about the Dia de los Muertos merchandise here!
Also in Mouse Gear, we found a Mickey Kitchen Line! If you want to embrace your inner chef, we found an apron for $34.99.
Mickey Kitchen Line – Apron
If you’re a coffee or tea lover, you might like the mug we found for $19.99.
Mickey Kitchen Line – Mug
We found some super cute potholders for $19.99…
Mickey Kitchen Line – Potholders
…and a set of three dish towels for $24.99.
Mickey Kitchen Line – Dish Towels
Mickey Kitchen Line – Dish Towels
Mickey Kitchen Line – Dish Towels
We couldn’t get over the cuteness of this set of three plates ($34.99)!
Set of Small Plates
If you’d rather be lounging on the couch than cooking or eating in the kitchen, we spotted a reversible throw for $59.99.
Reversible Throw
We’re already thinking of ways to use this Mickey Canister we found for $39.99.
Mickey Canister
Mickey Canister
If you’ve been looking for a set of fancy mixing bowls, look no further! This set of three bowls for $34.99 caught our eye.
Set of Three Bowls
Set of Three Bowls
Set of Three Bowls
Set of Three Bowls
What would make eating a nice bowl of cereal even better? How about eating it from one of these adorable bowls ($12.99)?
Mickey Kitchen Line – Bowls
Want to elevate your kitchen tablescape to the next level? We found a trivet ($21.99)…
Mickey Kitchen Line – Trivet
…placemats ($12.99)…
Mickey Placemat
…charger plates ($29.99)…
Mickey Charger Plate
and some dinner plates ($14.99)!
Mickey Kitchen Line – Plates
We were way too tempted to grab these ADORABLE Mickey salt and pepper shakers ($19.95) when we saw them!
Mickey Salt and Pepper Shakers
If you love to entertain, you may like this pitcher ($24.99)…
Mickey Kitchen Line – Pitcher
and this set of four coasters ($24.99)!
Coasters
Coasters
We weren’t joking when we said we had a lot of merch to tell you about. And guess what? We still have MORE!
While we were still in Mouse Gear, we found a lenticular Happily Ever After postcard we hadn’t seen before.
Lenticular Happily Ever After Postcard
No price was listed, but a Cast Member told us they cost $5.95.
Lenticular Happily Ever After Postcard
Also in Mouse Gear, we found a ton of Halloween merch, including a Misfit Crew Jacket…
Misfit Crew Jacket
…Maleficent Snowglobe…
Maleficent Snow Globe
…and an Evil Queen MagicBand!
Evil Queen MagicBand
Explore ALL the new Halloween merchandise here!
World Showcase
Over in the Italy Pavilion, we spotted Donald and Goofy lines in La Bottega Italia! We hadn’t seen any of this merchandise before so we’re glad we stumbled upon it.
Donald Kitchen Merchandise
Goofy Kitchen Merchandise
Let’s kick things off with the Donald-themed merchandise!
We found Donald tea towels ($19.99)…
Donald Tea Towels
Donald Tea Towels
…a Donald apron ($29.99)…
Donald Apron
…and some super cute Donald tumblers ($22.99)!
Donald Tumblers
If you love coffee like the Italians do, you couldn’t go wrong with the Donald glass mug ($19.99)…
Donald Glass Mug
Donald Glass Mug
…Donald white mug ($19.99)…
Donald Mug
Donald Mug
…or a Donald espresso mug ($12.99)!
Donald Espresso Mug
Donald Espresso Mug
We also found a variety of coasters, including a Donald coaster set for $19.99…
Donald Coaster Set
…a Donald and Goofy coaster set for $19.99…
Donald and Goofy Coaster Set
…and a Goofy coaster for $14.99.
Goofy Coaster
Speaking of Goofy, we found a lot of merch inspired by him! We spotted an Italia apron ($29.99)…
Goofy Apron
…a Goofy glass plate ($14.99)…
Goofy Glass Plate
…and a Goofy oil bottle ($16.99)!
Goofy Oil Bottle
Goofy Oil Bottle
If you reallly want to embrace your inner chef, you may want to check out this Goofy chef’s shirt ($49.99) and matching chef’s hat ($24.99)!
Goofy Chef’s Shirt
Goofy Chef’s Shirt
Goofy Chef’s Hat
WOW, that was a lot of merchandise!
While this isn’t actual merchandise, we do want to note that the Morocco Pavilion had little activity handouts for kiddos to learn more about Eid al Adha.
Eid al Adha Sign
Eid al Adha Kidcot Activity
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Update
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s opening date of August 29th is quickly approaching, so we wanted to give you an update of the festival booths that have popped up since our last visit.
The Alps booth is now up in the Norway Pavilion across from the Viking Exhibit.
The Alps Booth
The Alps booth is new to the Festival this year, and you can check out the menu items here!
The Alps Booth
We loved seeing the flower boxes on the outside of the booth — they really add a charming touch.
The Alps Booth
Though we’ve spotted the Germany booth in past visits, we were glad to see its signage on display.
Germany Booth
When we were in the Canada Pavilion, we noticed signage for the new Appleseed Orchard.
Appleseed Orchard Sign
View the menu for Appleseed Orchard here!
Appleseed Orchard Signage
Also in the Canada Pavilion, the Canada booth now has its signage up as well.
Canada Booth
Also, the returning Australia and Hops & Barley booths are now up too!
Australia Booth
Hops & Barley Booth
Hops & Barley Booth
Check out all the Food and Wine Festival menus here!
China Pavilion Update
The Shanghai Disneyland exhibit in the China Pavilion is currently showcasing a display of its Toy Story Land.
Toy Story Land Exhibit
The display showcases a variety of images and items from the land, including the Al’s Toy Barn Cast Member costume…
Toy Story Land Cast Member Outfit
…a Rex Maquette…
Rex Maquette
…and a Woody Maquette!
Woody Maquette
Be sure to check out the Shanghai Disneyland exhibit the next time you’re in the China Pavilion to see the Toy Story Land display and several others!
Thanks for joining us on our journey around Epcot’s Future World and World Showcase! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more news from the Disney parks and resorts.
Which merchandise collection from Epcot is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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