food IS a theme park
When we’re at EPCOT, we love going to the Japan Pavilion. It’s a great spot for Japanese food, drinks, and dessert, plus there’s a massive shop for all of your souvenir needs.
The cutest little EPCOT souvenir!
We’ve fallen in love with the Gachapon machines outside of Mitsukoshi Department Store, and for a limited time, you can get a free souvenir there!
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!
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.
It’s certainly no secret that Disney World is undergoing quite a few transformations throughout its parks and beyond.
World Showcase Lagoon
For once, though, EPCOT is NOT the problem child (even if we still have PTSD from Wall-COT). Overall, there are no massive transformations going on around this park — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still changes you might want to know about before your next trip!
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