food IS a theme park
One of the best souvenirs at Disney has nothing to do with Disney at all…
Spaceship Earth
As anyone who’s been to Walt Disney World knows, there are literally thousands of souvenirs you can bring back from the resort on any given visit. Some of the most interesting can be found in EPCOT’s World Showcase, where each of the international pavilions features goods from the country they represent.
Who’s ready to eat around the World? Well, that’s actually who’s ready to eat around the World Showcase in EPCOT?
World Showcase at EPCOT
Okay, so we know that World Showcase has some AMAZING restaurants, and we’ll always sing the praises of our favorites, like Spice Road Table, Le Cellier, and Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room. But we’ve also got some favorite snacks ALL around the world that we love (and get often). So let’s just SNACK our way around World Showcase for a change and eat ALL the DFB faves, shall we?
Last week, on September 29th, Everything Pop Food Court at Disney’s Pop Century Resort was supposed to end its refurbishment.
Everything Pop
However, Disney has delayed this food court reopening until later this year. This is not the only hotel food court that has had its refurbishment delayed. So, these two quick service restaurants will continue to be closed along with several other attractions, restaurants, and more around Disney World the week of October 5th through October 12th.
So, yes, we love going to Disney World to ride attractions, see parades and fireworks, and eat ALL the food (okay, mostly the latter because THAT’S OUR THING).
Mitsukoshi
But we also love to SHOP in Disney World, especially in EPCOT’s World Showcase, where you can find so many unique items. Now, we absolutely have a favorite store in EPCOT, and it can be found in the Japan Pavilion. Yes, we’re talking about Mitsukoshi because the store is SO huge, and we always find the best Japanese souvenirs there. Well, NOW is the time to visit Mitsukoshi because the store is having a MASSIVE sale.
Two Disney World hotel restaurants have been closed for extended refurbishment.
Everything Pop
The World Premiere Food Court at All-Stars Movies Resort closed on July 1st and was supposed to open later in July; however, the refurbishment was pushed until mid-October. The Everything Pop Shopping and Dining food court closed on July 29th and is set to open this week! As you wander around Disney World this week, be prepared for a few other closures that will affect your vacation.
Of all the parks in Disney World, when it comes to eating and drinking, EPCOT could be one of our favorite places to visit.
EPCOT
That’s because you can literally take a trip around the world (or at least to 11 countries) over the course of a day (or a few hours if you’re feeling ambitious) and you can drink around the world, grabbing cocktails and liquors from each country. But forget that. We’ve got a better idea (okay, this was actually an idea from one of our readers). Instead of drinking around the world, let’s SNACK around the world instead!
Not all Disney souvenirs are created equal.Â
Vintage Chanel Brooch
If you’ve been to Walt Disney World, you know that the resort offers a litany of souvenir options. You’ve probably brought home a pin, plushie, popcorn bucket, or spirit jersey from one point or another. However, have you ever been tempted by a four-figure piece of jewelry?
The Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom has been undergoing refurbishment since August 26th.
Jungle Cruise
While specifics about the refurbishment are unknown, we do know that the ride will be closed until mid-October. It’s not uncommon for rides to close for refurbishment in Disney World. It’s how Disney is able to maintain its rides to ensure they work properly for many years to come. What is odd about this refurbishment, though, is the strange side effect it seemed to have caused in another area of Adventureland.
Choosing where to eat in EPCOT can be challenging, especially when there are so many great dining options around the World Showcase.
World Showcase Lagoon
EPCOT is home to 11 country pavilions, and each pavilion offers great options for a meal. Some of these restaurants are so popular that it can be hard to snag your Advance Dining Reservation when the 60-day window opens. When it comes time for you to book your dining reservations, trust us, you will want to book an 8 PM or later reservation at these five World Showcase restaurants.
Disney just announced a brand-new villains show coming to Hollywood Studios!
©Disney
This new show will be replacing Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in the Sunset Showcase building along Sunset Boulevard. While we’re excited for this new villains-themed show, it’s not the only new show coming to Hollywood Studios. A while back Disney announced a new The Little Mermaid show replacing the old Voyage of the Little Mermaid show in Animation Courtyard. It’s been years since this old show closed, and months since we’ve heard any news about the new one. So, we’re starting to wonder when will this new show finally open?
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