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Tag: World Showcase

Part of an EPCOT Pavilion Is Mysteriously Closed

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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.

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2 EPCOT Snack Spots Will REOPEN Next Week

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Next week is a SUPER important week in Disney World. Do you know why?

EPCOT

It’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins on Thursday, July 27th! On that same day, two EPCOT snack spots that have been closed for a couple of weeks now are expected to reopen, likely with some festival-inspired eats. However, there are other restaurants, attractions, and water parks that are currently CLOSED and will remain closed throughout the week. Let’s take a look at all the scheduled closures for the week of July 23rd through the 29th.

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No Matter WHAT It Says on the Package, DO NOT Eat These Disney World Socks.

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One of the things we love about World Showcase in EPCOT is that there’s much more to do than just eat and drink around the world (but don’t get us wrong, we love that part, too!).

China Pavilion at EPCOT

We also love to SHOP around World Showcase because each country’s pavilion has some SUPER unique souvenirs you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World. We’re always finding unique candy and snacks to eat in all the little World Showcase shops, too. Well, we recently found some unique SNACK SOCKS that combine our love of novelty merchandise and FOOD into one epic souvenir. 

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4 Restaurants Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week

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If you’re going to Disney World next week, WATCH OUT! Not one, not two, but FOUR restaurants are going to be closed (spoiler: most of them are in EPCOT).

EPCOT

In addition to the restaurant closures, there are a few other rides and attractions that’ll be closed. Here’s a full list of everything you CAN’T do in Disney World next week, from July 16th through the 22nd.

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The BEST Way To Drink Around the World, According to EPCOT Cast Members

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Want to drink around the world in EPCOT, but need to know which drinks you should try? You’ve come to the right place!

Italian Margarita

We get it — there are 11 country pavilions in World Showcase, and each has its share of unique and wonderful beverages. Now, we’ve already told you how to drink around World Showcase on a budget, but if you want the BEST drinks in each pavilion, we went to the experts — the Cast Members who work there! 

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First Look at NEW EPCOT Restaurant Sign!

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Fresh Italian pizza, crispy fish and chips, flavorful Mexican dishes…yeah, EPCOT has some of the BEST dining options in Disney World.  

Japan Pavilion

But if you’re a little tired of the same old restaurants and food booths, we’ve got some GREAT news! A new restaurant is set to open in EPCOT this year called  Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. Let’s check in on the status of this new dining option.

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4 Disney World Hotels You Should AVOID Right Now

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Lots of Disney World visitors like staying at Disney-owned hotels because of the fun theming and added perks (like free transportation to and from the theme parks). But right now, there are a few hotels that you might want to AVOID.

Polynesian Village

A few hotels on Disney World property are currently getting some updates and changes, which means if you’re staying there, you’ll probably see and hear some construction. It’s not the end of the world if this happens to you (usually the construction only happens during the day, so you might be away at the theme parks anyways), but if you’d prefer to stay away from the noise, these are the hotels you should skip for now.

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Pickle Fries (!!!) and 3 More New EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Items You’ve Gotta Try

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A highly-anticipated EPCOT event is returning SOON — are you ready? Are you hungry? We sure are! Soon, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is returning (July 27th, to be exact!), and there are TONS of new menu items coming to EPCOT this year. With all the fun activities, like a scavenger hunt, a live outdoor concert series, and a cheese crawl, there’s plenty to do during the festival.

Food & Wine Festival

But today, we’re here to talk about the FOOD. With sooooo many new and returning options, it can be overwhelming to look at all those menus. That’s why we’re here to point out four NEW menu items you need to try. Based on what we know about a few returning EPCOT Food Booths, we already have their new menu items on our radar.

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How to Drink Around the World in EPCOT For Under $100

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So you’re headed to EPCOT to drink around the world, but you’re on a budget…what should you do?

So you want to drink around the world?

Well, the whole concept of drinking around the world is a little daunting — especially to the wallet, but you can do this WITHOUT breaking the bank. So if you want to take that trip around World Showcase, we’re going to tell you how to do it for under $100. 

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5 Long-Term CLOSURES To Watch Out For in Disney World Next Week

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Imagine you’ve just arrived at Magic Kingdom. You’ve been planning this trip for ages, and now you’re HERE! You walk down Main Street, U.S.A., drinking in all the sights and sounds. Incredible smells are wafting out of the Confectionery. But there’s no time to stop — you head straight for your favorite ride. But what’s this? What’s happened? The ride is CLOSED?!

Main Street

Encountering unexpected ride closures can be one of the most disappointing parts of a Disney World vacation. Sometimes those closures pop up suddenly due to bad weather in the area or technical difficulties, but others are planned ahead of time, so you can prepare for them! To help you prepare, we’ve got a full list of next week’s planned ride and restaurant closures.

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