food IS a theme park
Disney World Cast Members are just the best, you guys!
Disney Cast Members by a Clap Box
We rave about Cast Members and the ways that they go above and beyond frequently. From making magic for visitors to solving problems to just doing things as simple as handing out stickers and smiles…interacting with Cast Members is one of the best parts of going to the parks. But sometimes they do little extra things that remind us just how fun and creative they are!
If you’re traveling to EPCOT soon, be prepared for quite a few changes!
EPCOT
From the addition of Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana and the Figment meet and greet to the completion of the construction on World Celebration…the park is a completely different place than it was even just a year ago! And now, we’ve got news about another character meet and greet in EPCOT.
UPDATE: When we stopped by on July 31st, the entire back area that had been closed off previously had reopened and construction bushes were no longer blocking the area.
Sometimes, things just happen in Disney World with no explanation.
UK Pavilion in EPCOT
We’ve seen rides suddenly close on occasion (not counting the times when rides close for weather). We’ve seen things go missing from rides. We’ve even seen animatronics replaced by plants. Yes, that really happened. However, recently, we noticed a part of a World Showcase Pavilion in EPCOT was closed. Let’s take a look.
If one of your goals in life is to travel around the world in a single day, just go to EPCOT!
You can travel the world at EPCOT
Yep! While you visit EPCOT, you can travel to 11 different countries and experience food, art, and architecture specific to each country. What’s even better is that you can wander the shops and take in the endless array of merchandise themed to each country, as well as items imported from the country. A new merchandise collection has popped up in the UK pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, and it has us ready to book a flight to London, y’all. Let’s check it out!
Okay, so we LOVE meeting characters in Disney World, right?
UK Pavilion in EPCOT
We’ll stand in line for HOURS to meet characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and more. We’ll even pay extra for meals that feature character experiences. But sometimes, we stumble upon a meet and greet that’s a little different, and we found one like that recently in EPCOT.
It’s not the first time we’ve said it — no two days are alike in Disney World.
EPCOT
You might find a new favorite snack on Monday, only to realize that it’s no longer on the menu by Tuesday! New restaurants and rides are popping up all the time, and just when you thought you knew where all the bathrooms were — Disney goes and switches things up on ya.
It’s time to bust out all eight thousand salad plates, Queen Anna — a royal coronation calls for the fanciest of chocolate and the nicest gowns, don’t you think? Of course, we’re not talking about an Arendelle coronation; we’re talking about the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, who have been officially crowned king and queen of the United Kingdom.
It’s coronation day!
To honor the big day, we paid a visit to the UK Pavilion in EPCOT! During our visit, we ran into some sweet UK Cast Members who shared their thoughts on the coronation. Let’s see what they had to say!
Ever wondered about the process that goes into producing your favorite cuppa tea?
The UK Pavilion in EPCOT is your one-stop-shop for tea!
In the past, guests have been able to take tours of the English Tea Garden in the UK Pavilion in EPCOT — learning about how tea is grown, manufactured, and eventually brought into our own kettles. We received confirmation from an EPCOT Cast Member that the English Tea Garden Tours will RETURN for the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival!
Helloooooo from the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow — or EPCOT, as we like to call it.
EPCOT
This park has been going through some serious changes, and we’ve been keeping up with them all! From new restaurants to rides and more, there’s always something new to see — so let’s check out what’s new in EPCOT!
For those who have followed the World Cup, how are you feeling today?
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We’d been walking around EPCOT today, reporting as usual, when the news broke that Argentina had won the 2022 World Cup. Since the park is home to World Showcase with cultural representatives from all the countries, we figured we’d see how the pavilions were reacting to the news!
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