Just like Hollywood Studios, there are lots of exciting things coming to Epcot in the near future! Between two new attractions, the Skyliner, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, and two new table service restaurants, we have more than a few updates for you this week.
The Imagination Pavilion
Want to know more about what we found in Future World and around the World (Showcase)? Let’s go!
Spaceship Earth
What’s New Around the Epcot Entrance
When we arrived, the first thing we noticed was some new construction walls near the bag check area at the park entrance.
Construction Near Epcot Entrance
Construction Near Epcot Entrance
What’s New at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company
stands throughout Epcot are now offering Mickey’s 90th Birthday Blend Coffee.
Joffrey’s Menu
Joffrey’s says it’s “rich & smooth, forever a classic.”
Joffrey’s Mickey’s Birthday Blend Coffee
What’s New in Future World
From snacks to coaster construction, there was plenty to discover in Future World this week!
Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster
See that construction progress on the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster?
Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction Construction
Panels started going up on the building this week.
Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction Construction
Check out this view of the Guardians of the Galaxy ride building from across the World Showcase!
Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction Construction
Read up on all the construction updates here!
Electric Umbrella
To go along with the adorable Gingerbread Mickey Straw, the Electric Umbrella is offering a new cookie: the Chocolate Overload Cookie!
Chocolate Overload Cookie at The Electric Umbrella
It’s a chocolate chip cookie with caramel and white chocolate drizzle, plus crispy pearls. Ooooh!
Meet Ralph and Vanellope
There’s a new character meet and greet in town: Ralph and Vanellope from Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet!
Ralph
Ralph and Vanellope
The Land Pavilion
Since it’s the holiday season, let’s start with dessert. Sunshine Seasons in The Land has a beautiful new holiday cupcake!
This apple spice cupcake with apple buttercream is $5.49 or one Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit. It looks EXACTLY like the one we reviewed several years ago here!
Holiday Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons
Apple Spice Cupcake — Cross Section
Not feeling an apple cupcake? No worries: this quick service stop is still offering the Belle, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Rose Gold, and Vegan cupcakes.
Dessert Case at Sunshine Seasons
The new seasonal Cheddar Bacon Soup is perfect for those chilly days.
Seasonal Cheddar Soup with Bacon at Sunshine Seasons
And, with the Chef’s Special Sticky Sesame Pork Ribs, there’s no way we were leaving hungry.
Stick Sesame Pork Ribs at Sunshine Seasons
Outside at the nearby snack stand, Cuties have arrived!
Cuties available at The Land snack cart
These juicy little mandarin oranges are $4.50 or one Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit for a 3-pack.
Cuties available at The Land snack cart
Fountain View
There’s a bubblegum wall, there are bubblegum wall ears, and now there’s a bubblegum wall ears crisped rice treat over at Fountain View! Check out the full post here to learn more.
Spaceship Earth Krispy Treat
We also spotted some new tumblers. Is that Mickey as Dreamfinder!? Read more about the tumblers here.
Epcot Starbucks Tumbler
The Starbucks Collection ornaments have arrived, too.
Starbucks Ornaments at Fountain View
Mission Space Restaurant
Over near Test Track, we noticed even more new construction!
Mission Space Restaurant Construction
Could it be the site for the anticipated Mission Space restaurant – “Space 220“? We think so!
Mission Space Restaurant Construction
We’re looking forward to seeing how this new restaurant shapes up!
What’s New in the World Showcase
While the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing, we found a few surprises in the World Showcase.
Mexico
has three new margaritas on the rocks: La Cantina Classica, Blood Orange, and Patron Loco.
Menu at La Cantina
We tried the Patron Loco and Blood Orange. Are they not the perfect holiday colors!? Stay tuned for the full review.
Patron Loco and Blood Orange Margaritas
Meanwhile, across the way at Choza de Margarita, there were also some menu updates. Their Signature Margaritas have new names!
Updated Menu at Choza de Margarita
The Smokey Jalapeño is now the Fuego Verde, Lime Cucumber is now Piñata, Acan Grapefruit will be known as the Mayan Mule, and the Passion Mango Frozen Margarita has become Mango Loco. A new drink called La Choza Classica has been added, and the Guava Pink Peppercorn Margarita has been removed.
Updated Menu at Choza de Margarita
Norway
At the Kringla Bakeri og Kafe, the Pumpkin Spice Kringla are now beaming with red and white holiday sprinkles!
Seasonal Kringla
These Christmas Kringla are, of course, seasonal, and you can get one for $5.99 or one Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit.
The cast member told us they’re still pumpkin spice though — not peppermint or anything.
Seasonal Kringla
China
At the Joy of Tea, we noticed some exciting new menu changes! Food & Wine Festival favorites Kung Fu Punch and Ritzy Lychee have been added. The Milk Cap Lychee Tea, a specialty item that has been available for a few months, also now appears on the permanent menu!
Joy of Tea Menu
Germany
The miniature train village in Germany is all decked out for holidays, too. See the candy cane train?
Holiday Train Cars
If you look closely, you’ll also notice that the village appears to be celebrating Festival of the Holidays, too!
Germany Train Village
Read the full story and see more pics of the train village here.
Not quite ready to let go of pumpkin spice season? We get it. Weinkeller has you covered. Their current specialty spirit is Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice, and you can buy a bottle or experience a 2 oz shot.
Mozart Pumpkin Spice at Weinkeller
America
at Heritage Manor Gifts!
Heritage Manor Gifts
Find all sorts of treats like chips, peanuts, and animal crackers.
And, if you fall in love with the Heritage Hot Cocoa from The American Holiday Table Holiday Kitchen, you can make your own at home with the help of this mix.
Get all the details on the new eats here!
American Heritage Chocolate
Japan
It was a beautiful day in the Japan Pavilion!
Japan Pavilion
The pavilion’s new, Signature Dining table service restaurant has broken ground and construction is underway.
Construction in Japan
The worksite is right next to the Mitsukoshi Department Store.
Construction in Japan
A timeframe for the opening date hasn’t yet been announced, but you can count on Disney Food Blog to keep you posted (join our free newsletter here!). In the meantime, check out that view of Spaceship Earth across the World Showcase Lagoon!
View of Spaceship Earth from the Japan Pavilion
France
Lots happening in the France Pavilion these days! Construction is underway for both the Disney Skyliner Gondola System and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Skyliner Construction
Construction walls are up near France’s garden and the gazebo.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Construction
Check out these cheerful Holiday Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches we spotted at L’Artisan des Glaces!
Christmas Macarons
United Kingdom
Cuties
have replaced the seasonal fruit at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the United Kingdom Pavilion. Here, they’re $4.19 or one snack credit.
Yorkshire Fish Shop Menu
Canada
The Pecan Maple Bark has finally arrived at Canada’s popcorn cart! This treat is on the Festival of the Holidays menu, but it wasn’t yet available when the festival first began. Get yours now for $8.50.
Pecan Maple Bark Sign at the Canada Pavilion Popcorn Stand
And that’s everything we spotted that’s new at Epcot this week!
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We’ve been able to a a three pack of those mandarin oranges for one snack credit at Yorkshire Fish for the past few years, as well as as a snack option in our resort food court. The difference seems to be that they weren’t specifically branded. They are a great value for a snack credit if you have several kids – or just want to have a small , portable fruit serving to balance all the fried and sugary things you will be eating. Glad we will be able to find them at more places.