food IS a theme park
Hello from EPCOT, DFB friends!
EPCOT
We headed out to take a walk around the park to see what’s new and we’ve got a ton of updates to share! Let’s get started!
For those of us who have been anxiously awaiting the reopening of Tokyo Dining in Disney World, we have some exciting menu news to share! Unless of course you were particularly attached to ramen, in which case…brace yourself.
Japan Pavilion
The Japanese restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase has remained closed, but with a BUNCH of new menu tweaks, we’re crossing our fingers — and our chopsticks! — that a reopening is imminent!
Tokyo Disneyland just opened its largest park expansion which includes a brand new Beauty and the Beast attraction with incredible effects (you NEED to watch this video), a super cute Baymax attraction, and more!
Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo
But, if you don’t live in Japan, you likely can’t exactly get to Tokyo Disney Resort at the moment.
So much is happening at Tokyo Disney Resort! Not only have the theme parks reopened there, but the resort also recently resumed nightly fireworks and parades, as well as character meet and greets!
Tokyo Disneyland Castle
But there have also been some other fun additions to Tokyo Disneyland, too, including several new attractions!
Hello, DFB friends! It’s a beautiful day to take a walk around EPCOT!
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
Here’s everything we discovered since our last walk around the park.
You know what makes a Disney World drink even better — when it’s sparkling! And we love sparkling beverages here at DFB.
Sparkling Dragon Seasonal Drink At Garden House at EPCOT
So you can imagine how pumped we got when we discovered a NEW sparkling drink at EPCOT!
Anybody else automatically get hungry every time they hear “Food and Wine Festival” when they’re in Disney World?
International Food and Wine Festival
As we keep making our way around the park, we’re thrilled to see returning booths and new experiences pop up in EPCOT! And, all you beer lovers out there are going to want to head to the World Showcase ASAP since there’s a re-opened spot to snag the sips you’re craving!
It looks like another one of our favorite Disney World restaurants is fixin’ to reopen SOON!
Teppan Edo
Despite remaining closed after EPCOT’s reopening last month, Teppan Edo began tinkering with its menu a few weeks ago. This gave us the impression the table service hibachi grill restaurant located in the Japan pavilion might be getting ready to reopen!
Something very strange is happening at EPCOT right now!
Italian Margarita
Some of our favorite items that weren’t on the menu when Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival first began on July 15th have strangely returned! For instance, back by popular demand, you can now get the Italian Margarita at Italy’s booth and now another fan-favorite item has just popped up in Japan!
If you’re looking for some yummy Japanese eats during your trip to EPCOT, you’ve only got a few places to choose from right now.
Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is currently underway which means you can swing by the Japan food booth for some Frothy Ramen or Tempura Donburi! You can also trek up the hill to dine at Katsura Grill, which is now serving a few new menu items including a Menchi Katsu Slider and Yuzu Miso Wings.
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