Buckle up, friends. It’s time for what’s new from EPCOT, and there’s a LOT of news.
Spaceship Earth
In addition to the opening of the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, EPCOT has been busy with TONS of new merchandise and construction progress! Let’s get started.
EPCOT Construction Updates
We noticed that colored lights were on over at the construction site for the new Connections Cafe restaurant, which is currently in progress!
Lights on at Connections Cafe construction
We checked on the progress for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and it looks like part of the ride queue is being constructed!
We spy something with our little eye
We’re just a bit closer to the opening of the ride in summer 2022!
Check out more photos of Cosmic Rewind progress here!
On a silly note, some dinosaurs have been added to the Prehistoric Garden. How many can you spot?
Can you spot the dinos?
There were some construction walls near The Land pavilion.
Construction wall
And the Wandering Reindeer store in the Norway pavilion is open, but it’s not being used as a store yet.
Reindeer Store
Let’s get to the shopping, and there’s a LOT.
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
Camera Center
At Camera Center, there was a new Rescue Rangers Pin Set for $14.99. Are you excited for the upcoming live-action Rescue Rangers?
Rescue Rangers pin
We’re heading to Creations Shop next!
Creations Shop
At Creations, we found a new-to-us Kids XOXO T-Shirt for $19.99…
Kids XOXO T-Shirt
…and a Deluxe Travel Art Kit for $29.99.
Travel Set
There was also a new EPCOT Windbreaker Jacket for $59.99, which has all four EPCOT neighborhoods listed on the front pocket.
EPCOT Windbreaker
You can also pick up an EPCOT Color Collection Corkcicle Tumbler for $39.99.
EPCOT Corkcicle Tumbler
If you need some pencils for your art kit and a notepad too, you can get this Stationery Cube for $19.99.
Pencil Cup Stationery Cube
We spotted a new Black Home Collection Plate for $14.99…
Black Plate
…and a new Castle Candle for $34.99. It’s scented like Castle Gardens!
Castle Candle
We’ve seen these pins in Disneyland, but they finally arrived in Disney World! You can get this Waffle and Toast Pin Set for $19.99, or this Hidden Mickey Fruit Pin Set for $19.99.
New pins!
The Where to Next? Spinner Pin has also arrived. It can be yours for $12.99.
Spinner Pin
The Winnie the Pooh Lamp from the Pooh Home Collection has arrived at Creations. It’s $24.99, and it comes with a 30 and 60 min timer.
Pooh Lamp
We also spotted a Stitch Pineapple Candle for $34.99…
Stitch Pineapple Candle
…and a 2022 Spring Break T-Shirt for $24.99.
Spring Break T-Shirt
There were several new notebooks, including ones inspired by Ratatouille…
Remy Notebook
…The Princess and the Frog…
The Frog Prince Notebook
…and Cinderella. Each notebook costs $34.99.
Cinderella Notebook
There were also three new pens, including this Ariel Pen…
Ariel Pen
…this Rapunzel Pen…
Rapunzel Pen
…and this Beast Pen. They cost $12.99 each.
Beast Pen
Let’s head to Disney Traders.
Disney Traders
At Disney Traders, there was a Falcon and the Winter Soldier Shield for $119.99.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier
We also found a Slinky Dog Toy for $32.99.
Slinky Dog Toy
Time to visit Pin Traders.
Pin Traders
Pin Traders had the 2021 Flower and Garden MagicBands available again, for $39.99 each.
2021 Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand
Let’s go under the sea.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion
Sea Base in the Seas pavilion had a Finding Nemo Collectible Figures Toy Set for $19.99.
‘Finding Nemo’ Toy
Now, let’s make our way around the World Showcase!
Norway Pavilion
In the Norway pavilion, there were some double-sided Norway Potholders for $14.99. These have been around for a few months, but in case you hadn’t seen them before we wanted to show them off here!
Norway Potholder
Let’s head over to Italy!
Italy Pavilion
In Italy, this Topolino Zip-Front Sweatshirt was $64.99.
Topolino Zip-Up Sweatshirt
Let’s visit China next.
China Pavilion
In the House of Good Fortune in China, we spotted some seriously ADORABLE Pet Socks for $6.95 each. HOW CUTE!
Pet Socks
All right, it’s time for the United Kingdom!
United Kingdom Pavilion
In the UK pavilion, a LOT is going on! The Queen of the Kingdom Collection was released at the Tea Caddy. The collection includes these floral United Kingdom Minnie Ears for $29.99.
Floral Minnie Ears
The ears are covered in pink, red, blue, and purple flowers, with a gold crown in the center of a striped satin bow, and the stripes are made of flowers!
Check out more photos of the United Kingdom Minnie Ears here!
The Queen of the Kingdom collection also includes this Teacup Set for $24.99…
Teacup Set
…this Fancy a Cuppa Plate for $16.99…
Fancy Cuppa Plate
…a Silver Spoon…
Silver Spoon
…a Fancy a Cuppa Apron for $34.99…
Apron
…a Water Bottle for $22.99…
Water Bottle
…a United Kingdom Kids T-Shirt for $24.99…
Kids T-Shirt
…a Fancy a Cuppa Tank Top for $29.99…
Tank Top
…a Hoodie for $54.99…
Hoodie
…a Fancy a Cuppa Teapot for $34.99…
Teapot
…Dark Blue Rose Leggings for $39.99…
Leggings
…this Queen of the Kingdom T-Shirt for $36.99…
Queen of the Kingdom T-Shirt
…a Minnie Corkcicle Tumbler for $19.99…
Corkcicle
…a Minnie Skirt for $78…
Skirt
…a Dark Blue Minnie Shirt for $36.99…
Blue
…a Minnie Magnet for $12.99…
Magnet
…and, finally, this Dish Cloth Set for $19.99.
Tea Towel
We also found a new United Kingdom Flag T-Shirt for $36.99.
UK Flower Flag T-Shirt
And there were also Twinings Cold Infuse Flavored Cold Water Enhancers for $9.99 each…
Cold Infuse
…and a Twinings Cold Infuse Flavored Cold Water Enhancer Bottle for $12.99.
Cold Infuse
And, finally, we spotted a Queen of the Kingdom Ornament for $25.
Ornament
It’s time to visit Japan.
Japan Pavilion
At Mitsukoshi, we found a new large Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box for $24.95…
Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box
…and a medium Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box for $19.95.
Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box
There was also a My Neighbor Totoro Lunch Box (more of a medium size) for $19.95, and $15.95 for a small size.
Totoro Lunch Box
And we can’t forget this My Neighbor Totoro Chopstick Set for $18.95…
Chopstick Set
…or this Spirited Away Chopstick Set for $18.95.
Chopsticks
And there was also a new-to-us Spirited Away Bento Box for $28.95.
Bento Box
Let’s make a few more stops.
American Adventure Pavilion
A collection of Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppins items popped up at a kiosk near the American Adventure pavilion! You can choose from Alice in Wonderland items like this Alice Crossbody Bag for $39.99…
So Cute!
…or this Mary Poppins Plate for $14.99.
Plate
You can choose from a variety of home items, apparel, accessories, and more!
Check out the FULL collection of new Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppins items here!
Test Track Symposium
At the Test Track store, a new-to-us Cars Travel Art Kit was spotted for $29.99.
Cars Travel Kit
Let’s move on to the BIG news of the week!
2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival!
The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicked off on March 2nd, and it will last through July 4th, 2022. With this festival comes new entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, FOOD.
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
You can master the festival with our FREE printable, and we’ve already compiled a list of the BEST of the fest, so you know exactly what food booths to visit!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival!
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why is the alice and mary poppins stuff at the American Adventure and not the United Kingdom pavilion? Disney really needs to get their heads out of the dirt,,,they dont know what they are doing anymore. They have messed this park up so much even merch is not in the right places.