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We spent a rainy day at EPCOT, checking on construction progress, looking out for new merch and snacks, and seeing what lines and crowds were like! And we have some updates, so are you ready? Here we go!
EPCOT Food Updates
Italy Pavilion
We’re still eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Gelato Kiosk set to arrive at the Italy Pavilion at some point! In the meantime, we did check out the construction on it!
Construction at Italy Pavilion
We are SO ready for some gelato!
Here’s more about the construction of the new gelato cart
Germany Pavilion
We saw long lines for both the booth and kiosk at Germany for beer and pretzels.
Germany
We get it — beer and pretzels on a rainy day is the ultimate comfort food and drink!
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Pop Eats!
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is still going on strong, but we’ve noticed that the Pop Eats! Food Studio occasionally runs out of its soup can containers for tomato soup. Instead, guests were just getting their soup in paper cups.
Pop Eats!
It’s not as much fun, but still tasty!
Read our full review of Pop Eats!
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
Canada Pavilion
The Kiosk Shop over at the Canada Pavilion had the Moose Travel Bottle and Moose Mug we previously spotted at Wilderness Lodge. However, Canada also had a Bear Travel Bottle!
Bear Travel Bottle
These bottles are $27.99 each.
See more photos of the Moose Travel Bottle and Mug
U.K. Pavilion
We found the perfect accessory to make bath time more fun: British Rubber Duckies! They come in a variety of designs, too, including a U.K. Flag Rubber Ducky.
U.K. Rubber Ducky
There’s also a Queen Rubber Ducky…
Queen Rubber Ducky
…and a Guard Rubber Ducky representing the guards at Buckingham Palace (you know, where the Queen lives)!
Guard Rubber Ducky
These rubber duckies are $7.99 each.
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EPCOT Character Updates
Norway Pavilion
Queen Anna was greeting guests in Norway!
Queen Anna
She took a moment to talk to everyone and pose for photos. We’ve seen her here for months, but we can’t miss an opportunity to say hi!
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EPCOT Construction Updates
France Pavilion
We’re so excited now that we’ve finally had a chance to see more of the France expansion. We saw what we believe will be the digital wait time sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Wait Time Sign
And we LOVE the Remy details on the benches!
Remy!
Little details like this is one reason why we keep coming back to Disney World!
See more photos of the Remy benches
Italy Pavilion
One of the pillars in Italy seems to be getting a small makeover. There was a “Wet Paint” sign near it.
Wet Paint
The area around the pillar was also blocked off.
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EPCOT Crowds and Lines
Ticket Booths
The ticket booths at the EPCOT entrance had surprisingly long lines when we arrived!
Ticket Booth Line
The park felt a little less crowded once it started raining, but then the crowds picked up again in the evening.
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Attraction Lines
But wait times for rides were reasonable. Spaceship Earth was at 30 minutes.
Spaceship Earth
Frozen Ever After was at 25 minutes.
Frozen Ever After
All in all, it wasn’t TOO busy of a day and wait times were relatively low.
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Despite the rain, we enjoyed our day at EPCOT and will be back to do it all over again. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates!
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