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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!
Italy Pavilion
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
This morning Disney World dropped a TON of 50th Anniversary news on us!
Cinderella Castle got a 50th Anniversary makeover!
Previously, we only knew some small details — like the updates to the park icons and the new costumes for Mickey and Minnie. But now, we’ve got BIG news on some very exciting celebrations, and we’re rounding up all the announcements into one post!
EPCOT is undergoing a LOT of changes.
EPCOT
An expansion at the France Pavilion — including the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction — will open on October 1st, and construction continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the new Space 220 restaurant. But there’s something else on the way: an all-new nighttime spectacular! And now, we finally know when this new show — Harmonious — will light up the skies.
Disney World has changed a lot recently by reducing social distancing, increasing capacity, and updating their face mask policy.
Fantasyland Crowds
We’ve recently seen park passes being added for certain dates at all four Disney World parks as capacity continues to increase, and now we’re seeing even more park passes pop-up. If you’re heading to Disney World in July, here’s what you need to know!
LOTS of things are changing in Disney World. If you’re a big fan of Disney’s pre-shows, then you’ll be thrilled to know that quite a few pre-shows have reopened including the ones at Haunted Mansion, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and DINOSAUR.
Test Track
It seems like each time we’re in the parks, something else has reopened or changed! And today was no different! Today, we stopped by Test Track and noticed that 2 big things have changed at this attraction.
Ever since the parks reopened, character experiences have been a bit unusual.
Character Cavalcade
Instead of parades, you’ll spot your Disney pals in cavalcades — mini-parades that run through each park. And instead of traditional meet-and-greets, they’re now waving at guests from a distance in various spots around Disney World. Today, we spotted a new physically distanced meet in EPCOT with a rare character!
We’re BACK at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT!
La Cava del Tequila
Okay, okay, maybe we never really left. BUT, lounge seating has returned to this fan-favorite spot which was previously operating as a to-go-service-only location due to the global health crisis. Of course, we stopped by to report on the changes and even try a special celebratory marg!
Things are constantly changing in Disney World — new mask rules, distancing changes, menu updates, and more.
Things Are Changing!
One thing we’ve seen quite a bit of lately are price increases. We’ve seen price increases impact everything from Wishables plushes to some fan-favorite snacks. Recently, we noticed some price increases and menu changes have been made at 2 EPCOT restaurants (one of which is still temporarily closed)!
We love Disney attraction posters, both in Disney Parks and also in our homes!
Posters
Disney has been releasing past, present, and future limited-edition posters of EPCOT attractions throughout 2021. We’ve been loving all the limited-edition posters released so far and now shopDisney just dropped two new posters that we need to add to our collections!
We’re getting ready for a BUSY summer in Disney World!
Slinky Dog Dash
With capacity increasing, fireworks returning, and restaurants reopening, it’s going to be a chaotic few months in the parks. But if you’re visiting a little later in the year, you may notice that something seems a little…off.
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