It’s about that time — let’s see what’s been going on in EPCOT!
Since we last checked in, the 2023 Festival of the Arts began! If you missed our posts we were in the park on the first day of the festival reviewing all of the food booths and checking out all of the festivities.
Besides the festival celebrations, there are still a ton of other updates in EPCOT to review. Let’s take a look and see!
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
World Traveler
The Figment scavenger hunt is running right now during the Festival of the Arts. You can get your scavenger hunt board at World Traveler, which is also where you can collect your prize after finishing! This year you can pick from four different paint-your-own-figurine kits. There’s a Figment figurine…
…a Goofy figurine…
…a Minnie Mouse figurine…
…as well as a Mickey Mouse figurine! The scavenger hunt is $9.99 to participate in.
Gateway Gifts
We spotted these massive Stitch and Angel Plushes in Gateway Gifts.
You can also find these in Creations or the Mission Space gift shop.
These are $69.99 each.
Port of Entry
We found this cute Bambi Vase at Port of Entry if you need a new place to hold your flowers!
It’s $22.99.
Disney Traders
For a small souvenir to bring home, grab this Walt Disney World Magnet for $11.99.
Come here to purchase this Kids Captain America Shirt.
This shirt will cost ya $29.99.
Camera Center
If you’re looking for pins, Camera Center is the place to go! We found this Scrooge McDuck Pin for $17.99.
We also found a special set of Snow White 85th Anniversary Pins!
Another anniversary pin is this Wreck It Ralph design, celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary! You can purchase one for $17.99.
They also have another design, also $17.99.
If you’re a fan of villains, check out these two pins! There’s a Cruella design for $17.99…
…and a Kaa pin, also $17.99.
We’re not sure if EPCOT didn’t get the memo that the holidays are over! We found this Toy Story Christmas Pin here for $17.99.
You can also find MagicBands here. Check out this Avengers design for $44.99!
They also have a Donald Duck design.
This MagicBand+ is also $44.99.
Creations Shop
Creations is the main merchandise store in EPCOT, and we certainly found a good amount of new items! We saw three new nuiMOs outfits, including this Peter Pan outfit for $12.99…
…this R2D2 outfit for $12.99…
…and a C-3PO one for $12.99!
We also saw this cute Stitch MagicBand+.
You can also grab this Moana Journal for $29.99.
We spotted these cute youth tees! This one is $26.99 and features Stitch.
This one has a variety of princesses and can be purchased for $19.99.
You can do some shopping for your home! Check out this Mickey Pot for $34.99.
They also have a matching plate for $14.99.
Check out this new Avengers Puzzle for $24.99!
They also have a Black Panther Plush for $22.99…
…as well as a Lotso Bear Plush for $29.99.
We spotted another Toy Story plush — you can get Buttercup for $39.99!
You can grab this Mickey Zip-Up Hoodie for $64.99.
And check out these classic tube socks featuring Mickey! You can snag a pair for $16.99.
We found some new Disney100 items too. This tiny backpack is perfect for your nuiMOs! You can get this for $21.99.
They also have this 100th Anniversary Mug.
The mug is $24.99.
Fjording
Head over to Norway for some Frozen merch, like these Olaf Pajama Pants!
These are perfect for Olaf fans to wear around the house!
House of Good Fortune
This shop in the China Pavilion is where you can find this adorable Fuzzy Avocado Keychain!
How cute is that?!
Plume et Palette
This spot in the France Pavilion is where you can find items from the Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection! We saw this top for $36.99…
…as well as this awesome faux leather jacket for $79.99.
Check out the back!
Minnie is living her best life in Paris.
Queen’s Table
At this store you can get this adorable floral teacup.
Drink your tea out of this beauty for $30.
EPCOT Attraction Updates
We noticed a bit more progress on Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana!
You can see the structure of stones with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti in it, as well as the back of the massive Te Fiti sculpture.
The inner structure for CommuniCore Hall is also coming along nicely.
There’s plenty of construction going on in this park.
We also noticed an area of pavement blocked off in the Italy Pavilion. We wonder what it was for!
There are plenty of changes occurring in EPCOT as they continue the park’s transformation. Stay tuned to our site for more park updates!
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