food IS a theme park
We went to EPCOT for a new drink at La Cava del Tequila, when something new caught our eye!
La Cava del Tequila
We just found our favorite new piece of Disney merch hiding in plain sight in the Mexico Pavilion!
Disney World has new things popping up and changing nearly every single day, and while we’re in the parks each day to hopefully catch them all, sometimes Disney does stuff so sneakily that even we don’t catch it right away!
El Ranchito del Norte
While Disney often will announce changes, like closures, reopenings, and changes in hours, that’s not ALWAYS the case. Sometimes, they just make the change on their website and app, and you’ll walk by one day and go “…when did those doors reopen?” That’s exactly what happened over in EPCOT‘s Mexico Pavilion — this store is BACK OPEN after nearly five years!
The Japan Pavilion at EPCOT has always been a hidden gem, and right now it’s having a serious moment.
Japan Pavilion
If you haven’t been to World Showcase lately, you might not know that the Japan Pavilion has picked up some really fun offerings that Disney Adults are absolutely running with. From collectible machines to personalized keepsakes, there are a couple of trends taking off that we think are worth knowing about before your next trip. Let’s break it down!
Starbucks fans, we’re warning you now that you may want to throw your wallet FAR away from you before you see this!
An adorable new duo is available now!
We got word that there was a new Starbucks collection in the parks, and while it took some hunting, we finally found it in EPCOT, and boy, was it worth it! Over at Creations Shop, there’s a new Starbucks tumbler and cup duo, and we’ve got a feeling it’ll sell out QUICK!
Something stinkin’ adorable and SO MUCH FUN has arrived in the Japan Pavilion.
Okay, we love him
EPCOT’s Japan is filled with yummy cuisine and beautiful scenery, but above all else, it’s known for its incredible merchandise. The Mitsukoshi Department Store gift shop here is the only place you’ll find items themed to Pokémon or based on Nintendo games and characters, and it’s also a great spot to shop for some truly unique snacks. But now, one of the best souvenir options in the Japan Pavilion is actually located outside the gift shop.
I’ve done quite a bit of shopping in EPCOT, but there are some things I’ll NEVER buy again.
EPCOT
When you’ve got limited souvenir money for your vacation, you have to budget wisely, and I’d rather spend my hard-earned cash on things that will last, are memorable, or that I can’t get anywhere else. So when I’m shopping in EPCOT, I’m ruling out some of the options!
Did you know there’s a special holiday called Children’s Day? Some parents may feel like every day ALREADY revolves around their children, but there’s actually a dedicated Children’s Day coming up in May just for kids! If you want to celebrate, the Japan Pavilion in Disney World has got you covered!
Japan Pavilion
Speaking of the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, there are lots of exciting things to experience right now! For instance, a popular experience just reopened for the first time in three years, and did we mention that the pavilion is home to one of Disney World’s most expensive restaurants? Now, starting soon, you can celebrate Children’s Day in Disney’s Japan Pavilion, and you won’t want to miss out!
Disneyland Paris just turned 30 and they are celebrating in BIG ways!
©Disney
There are tons of things to see in Disneyland Paris if you want to celebrate the anniversary like new costumes, a new nighttime show, and the Gardens of Wonder! But, if you can’t make it out to France to celebrate the 30th, there’s still a way you can participate from the states!
We recently kicked off the Lunar New Year celebrations over in Disney California Adventure at the Lunar New Year Festival.
Lunar New Year Festival in Disneyland
This festival has all kinds of themed merchandise, entertainment, and delicious snacks and drinks for the Year of the Tiger. But if you’re over on the East Coast in Disney World right now, you can still find some ways to celebrate this holiday! We just found some adorable accessories that are practically essential if you’re celebrating Lunar New Year. [Read more…]
We spotted some sweet new merch in EPCOT today!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
Today we noticed that the Orange Bird Minnie Ears have sold out in EPCOT, but there are still plenty of cute souvenirs to go around! We spotted some new merch in the park today, including a 2020-2021 Calendar AND some adorable new items in the Italy Pavilion!
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