food IS a theme park
Disney World is starting to get closer and closer to pre-pandemic “normal.”
EPCOT
We’re seeing some of the plexiglass barriers start to disappear around the parks and hotels, face mask mandates are changing, and the last Disney World hotel finally reopened. Now, Disney just announced another returning program that will bring some serious changes to EPCOT! [Read more…]
Maybe you blew your whole budget for that trip to the Mediterranean on a trip to Disney World instead, but you can come close to getting that Moroccan seaside outdoor cafe experience in EPCOT! (We really will do anything to convince our family that the money was better spent at Disney World, right?!)
Spice Road Table
We’re talking about a SERIOUSLY underrated and overlooked restaurant — Spice Road Table! You’ll find this quaint and cozy restaurant on the shores of World Showcase Lagoon in the Morocco Pavilion and almost everyone is just walking right by this hidden gem (that’s relatively easy to get into!). It’s been a little while since we last enjoyed a full meal here and a lot has changed, so let’s find out what we’ve been missing!
Opening up a new Disney World park map is like opening up a present — you think you have a pretty good idea of what’s inside, but every once in a while, you’re surprised!
Spaceship Earth looks good from EVERY angle!
It was an exciting morning for us in EPCOT today — we were greeted with a wall of brand new park maps! We’ve been discovering new maps at several of the Disney parks, but now it’s EPCOT’s time to shine. Time for a map reveal!
Pasta, pizza, and pesto; the winning trio of Italian foods! If you gave up carbs for Lent, we’re sorry to torture you, because what we’re about to discuss is going to involve a lot of those Italian delights. Speaking of carbs, if you’ve been around for a while, you probably know that we LOVE the Via Napoli restaurant in the EPCOT World Showcase — it’s full of incredible homemade pizza. If you, too, find yourself daydreaming about a hearty pasta meal or a cheesy slice of pizza, you’ve come to the right place.
The Italy pavilion is SO beautiful!
We found a new merchandise collection in the Italy pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase featuring all of our FAVORITE Italian foods. Let’s take a look!
Guess what? There’s a NEW snack at Disney World!
Sommerfest
Now that’s something to get excited about. Yes, new snacks arrive ALL the time. But we get excited about all of them, especially when they’re delicious, like the new Pluto dessert at EPCOT, the Hot Cross Buns at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and the Mint Cookies and Cream Shake at Disney Springs. So yes, we’re excited about a brand new Bread Pudding that’s arrived at EPCOT.
We hope you’re sitting down, because there’s a LOT to cover in Disney World today! From new health and safety updates to returning restaurants, there’s been a ton of news coming from Disney lately. Today, we’re here to talk about EPCOT! It’s amazing how many NEW things we manage to find in just one week. If only our local Target had this many new items on a weekly basis…on second thought, that could be dangerous for our wallets, so it’s probably for the best.
Greetings from EPCOT!
Let’s take a (virtual) trip around EPCOT to see what’s new!Â
If exercising on vacation sounds like fun (and NOT like an absolute nightmare!) then we’ve got good news for you!
Magic Kingdom
Throughout the year, Disney World hosts several runDisney races where guests can take on anything from a 5K to a full marathon. One of those events the, Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, is coming up in November of this year, but registration has already opened for select people today, March 15th!
After what feels like a CENTURY, shows and entertainment are making a HUGE comeback in Disney World — and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
EPCOT’s Harmonious
From Nighttime Spectaculars to parades and performances, the magic is FULLY back in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and now we’re here to round it ALL up for you!
Can we agree that smushing up against a bunch of strangers in a crowd is the WORST?! Over the years, we’ve shared a lot of tips and tricks on how to avoid the crowds in Disney World, but there are some instances where you just cannot avoid people! One of the biggest (and most relevant) examples of inevitable crowds is Spring Break — a time when school’s out, the weather is warming up, and families are ready for a vacation. In theory, Spring Break sounds like the perfect time to visit Disney World, but it turns out that EVERYONE thinks the same thing.
Yeah, don’t expect to see any empty sidewalks like this during Spring Break!
We’re in Disney World every. single. day., so we know a thing or two about what it looks like in the parks during peak times. Really, though, it’s one thing to say, “it’s busy,” and it’s another thing to SHOW you just how crowded Disney World gets during Spring Break. Let’s take a look (and a deep breath!).
Who’d of thought that something as simple as PIZZA could be so divisive?! Disney World pizza is SUPER hit or miss. That puffy pizza served at places like PizzeRizzo is, well, not good in our opinion. But, the homemade pizza from Via Napoli is LEGENDARY — we’ve been raving about it for YEARS!
Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion
Speaking of pizza, we made an exciting discovery inside the Italy pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase; let’s take a look!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
