food IS a theme park
Hello from the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, aka EPCOT!
Mickey!
We’ve been keeping an eye on things at the park so that we can keep you updated on the very latest. So are you ready? Let’s get on with the updates!
Navigating your way around Disney World can be pretty tough right now.
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Even if you’re a seasoned Disney expert, a lot of things have changed in the parks, especially if you haven’t visited recently. Due to social distancing requirements, many lines stretch can FAR away from their ride entrances. At some stores and other spots, you may find that the back entrance you ALWAYS used to use is now shut and there are more limited entrances and exits.
So, recently we developed a handy-dandy map to help you easily maneuver your way around Magic Kingdom, and now we’ve made a similar map for EPCOT! This might just be the BEST map you’ll use during your upcoming trip.
One of the things we love most about EPCOT’s World Showcase is that it gives us a chance to travel the world and maybe see — and eat — things we wouldn’t normally find anywhere else!
Welcome to Tutto Italia Ristorante!
Thanks to World Showcase, we’ve had the chance to dive into the cuisines of France, Morocco, the U.K., and more! But our most recent jaunt across the “World” took us to Italy! The Italy Pavilion has multiple options dining options including one of our favorites — Via Napoli. But this go-round, we stopped into Tutto Italia Ristorante for a hearty Italian meal.
Hello to all our DFB Friends!
Spaceship Earth
We spent a day hanging around EPCOT to check on all the latest new things, so if you’re ready for some updates, here we go!
The global health crisis put a LOT on hold in Disney and beyond.
Italy Pavilion
At the beginning of the situation last year, Disney had to suspend its Cultural Representative Program. And transferred Cast Members are filling many of the roles typically held but Cultural Representatives in World Showcase. This program typically brings in individuals from around the world to work as Cast Members. Now, it seems some cultural representatives may return to the park this year.
January has been full of a LOT of changes at Disney World.
Upper Level Patio Atmosphere at STK Orlando
Disney announced a ton of changes coming to its parks, park hopping returned, and a new donut shop opened up! We also saw a TON of menu updates throughout the month, so let’s get to them!
Disney World has a LOT of updates, refurbishments, and new projects in the works, and sometimes, it’s hard to keep track of them all!
Spaceship Earth
Sure, we’re all excited about all big upcoming attractions, like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle Run. And we can’t WAIT to see the interactive hotel/experience Star Wars Galactic Cruiser! But those are just a FEW of the projects underway at Disney World right now. So with those being so HUGE, it makes sense that some of the smaller projects get lost in the shuffle, although they’re still in progress.
Hello, DFB Friends!
Anna
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!
Love gelato? Well, soon there will be a brand new spot for you to sample all kinds of gelato flavors in EPCOT.
Italy Pavilion
Back in 2019, a NEW gelato cart was announced for EPCOT’s Italy pavilion. In 2020, we saw a building permit that might point to the cart’s construction and a possible name and we got a peek from the sky at its construction. But recently we got a look at the new gelato kiosk in person!
We have eaten our way around EPCOT a LOT, all in the name of science, of course!
Epcot World Showcase
While some snacks have been a total WIN for us, others have been disappointing or just not worth the calories or price! Want to know what food we’d skip? You’ve GOT to check out our list.
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