It’s about that time — let’s see what’s been going on in EPCOT!
It’s festival time!
Since we last checked in, the 2023 Festival of the Arts began! If you missed our posts we were in the park on the first day of the festival reviewing all of the food booths and checking out all of the festivities.
Besides the festival celebrations, there are still a ton of other updates in EPCOT to review. Let’s take a look and see!
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
World Traveler
The Figment scavenger hunt is running right now during the Festival of the Arts. You can get your scavenger hunt board at World Traveler, which is also where you can collect your prize after finishing! This year you can pick from four different paint-your-own-figurine kits. There’s a Figment figurine…
Figment Paint-Your-Own-Figurine
…a Goofy figurine…
Goofy Paint-Your-Own-Figurine
…a Minnie Mouse figurine…
Minnie Mouse Paint-Your-Own-Figurine
…as well as a Mickey Mouse figurine! The scavenger hunt is $9.99 to participate in.
Gateway Gifts
We spotted these massive Stitch and Angel Plushes in Gateway Gifts.
Giant Stitch Plush
You can also find these in Creations or the Mission Space gift shop.
Giant Angel Plush
These are $69.99 each.
Port of Entry
We found this cute Bambi Vase at Port of Entry if you need a new place to hold your flowers!
Bambi Vase
It’s $22.99.
Disney Traders
For a small souvenir to bring home, grab this Walt Disney World Magnet for $11.99.
Walt Disney World Magnet
Come here to purchase this Kids Captain America Shirt.
Captain America Kids’ Shirt
This shirt will cost ya $29.99.
Camera Center
If you’re looking for pins, Camera Center is the place to go! We found this Scrooge McDuck Pin for $17.99.
Scrooge McDuck Pin
We also found a special set of Snow White 85th Anniversary Pins!
Snow White 85th Anniversary Pin Set
Another anniversary pin is this Wreck It Ralph design, celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary! You can purchase one for $17.99.
Wreck it Ralph 10th Anniversary Pin
They also have another design, also $17.99.
Wreck it Ralph Car Pin
If you’re a fan of villains, check out these two pins! There’s a Cruella design for $17.99…
Cruella Pin
…and a Kaa pin, also $17.99.
Kaa Pin
We’re not sure if EPCOT didn’t get the memo that the holidays are over! We found this Toy Story Christmas Pin here for $17.99.
Toy Story Christmas Pin
You can also find MagicBands here. Check out this Avengers design for $44.99!
Avengers MagicBand+
They also have a Donald Duck design.
Donald Duck MagicBand+
This MagicBand+ is also $44.99.
Creations Shop
Creations is the main merchandise store in EPCOT, and we certainly found a good amount of new items! We saw three new nuiMOs outfits, including this Peter Pan outfit for $12.99…
Peter Pan nuiMO Outfit
…this R2D2 outfit for $12.99…
R2D2 nuiMO Outfit
…and a C-3PO one for $12.99!
C-3PO nuiMO Outfit
We also saw this cute Stitch MagicBand+.
Stitch MagicBand+
You can also grab this Moana Journal for $29.99.
Moana Journal
We spotted these cute youth tees! This one is $26.99 and features Stitch.
Youth Stitch Shirt
This one has a variety of princesses and can be purchased for $19.99.
Youth Princess Shirt
You can do some shopping for your home! Check out this Mickey Pot for $34.99.
Mickey Pot
They also have a matching plate for $14.99.
Mickey Plate
Check out this new Avengers Puzzle for $24.99!
Avengers Puzzle
They also have a Black Panther Plush for $22.99…
Black Panther Plush
…as well as a Lotso Bear Plush for $29.99.
Lotso Bear Plush
We spotted another Toy Story plush — you can get Buttercup for $39.99!
Buttercup Plush
You can grab this Mickey Zip-Up Hoodie for $64.99.
Mickey Zip-Up Hoodie
And check out these classic tube socks featuring Mickey! You can snag a pair for $16.99.
Mickey Tube Socks
We found some new Disney100 items too. This tiny backpack is perfect for your nuiMOs! You can get this for $21.99.
Disney100 nuiMO Backpack
They also have this 100th Anniversary Mug.
Disney100 Mug
The mug is $24.99.
Fjording
Head over to Norway for some Frozen merch, like these Olaf Pajama Pants!
Olaf Pajama Pants
These are perfect for Olaf fans to wear around the house!
House of Good Fortune
This shop in the China Pavilion is where you can find this adorable Fuzzy Avocado Keychain!
Fuzzy Avocado Keychain
How cute is that?!
Plume et Palette
This spot in the France Pavilion is where you can find items from the Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection! We saw this top for $36.99…
Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Top
…as well as this awesome faux leather jacket for $79.99.
Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection Faux Leather Jacket
Check out the back!
Minnie Disneyland Paris 30 Collection Faux Leather Jacket
Minnie is living her best life in Paris.
Queen’s Table
At this store you can get this adorable floral teacup.
Flowers and Insects Teacup
Drink your tea out of this beauty for $30.
EPCOT Attraction Updates
We noticed a bit more progress on Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana!
Journey of Water progress
You can see the structure of stones with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti in it, as well as the back of the massive Te Fiti sculpture.
We can’t wait to see it finished!
The inner structure for CommuniCore Hall is also coming along nicely.
CommuniCore Hall
There’s plenty of construction going on in this park.
Another shot of construction
We also noticed an area of pavement blocked off in the Italy Pavilion. We wonder what it was for!
What could it mean?
There are plenty of changes occurring in EPCOT as they continue the park’s transformation. Stay tuned to our site for more park updates!
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What new EPCOT attraction or area are you most looking forward to? Comment below!
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