food IS a theme park
There is a LOT going on at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion right now!
Morocco Pavilion
Much of the pavilion recently closed just before Disney took over operations of it from its original operating partners. But this weekend has seen a lot of shops and restaurants at the pavilion reopening!
As with MANY parts of EPCOT, big changes are afoot in the World Showcase, and new updates are emerging seemingly on a daily basis!Â
World Showcase
This is especially true of the Morocco Pavilion! Although much of it is newly closed, the shops have JUST reopened!
One of the biggest draws of EPCOT is its colorful World Showcase, where guests can travel around the world in a day!
Morocco Pavilion
But some big changes are happening over at the Morocco Pavilion: Disney will take over operations of the pavilion from its current operating participants. And this is set to happen by the end of the year.
Today, we’re back with more photos from Spice Road Table, Epcot’s newest restaurant!
Spice Road Table and Shops in the Morocco Pavilion
The table service spot has been enjoying rave reviews from our staff and guests alike since its soft opening on Saturday. Business has been brisk, and we have enjoyed bringing you photos and reports of many of the menu items!
Spice Road Table
But Spice Road Table is only part of the story. When the new restaurant debuted, it was part of a newly renovated and expanded waterfront presence in Morocco.
Returning is the popular Art of Henna, where guests can have their very own temporary henna tattoos applied.
Getting Your Henna Tattoo is Part of the Fun!
The entire front portion of the Morocco Pavilion has undergone a bit of a shift-around since Spice Road Table moved in. The Mo’Rockin stage, home to the popular Moroccan live band that plays here throughout the day, has moved to the other side of the walkway.
Mo’Rockin Stage
Also returning is the waterfront gift shop. Souk-Al-Magreb, Gifts of Morocco is your one-stop shop for authentic Moroccan clothing and other items. But it’s also a fantastic find if you’re looking to recreate some of the flavors you just experienced at Spice Road Table.
Souk-Al-Magreb, Gifts of Morocco
Today, we’re taking a little look around this interesting spot to get a look at all the Mediterranean delicacies that you can head home with as souvenirs!
Enter Souk-al-Magreb via the door from the World Showcase Promenade, or or you can take a stroll through the shop directly from Spice Road Table. If you come through the front door, the first thing you’ll see food-wise is this wonderful little display of spices in tagines. I kept thinking that the collection would cost a small fortune in the Spice Route Days!
Spice Display
Behind the curio housing the spices, the back of the round table holds a [Read more…]
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