food IS a theme park
When you go to a theme park like Disney World, you’re likely already expecting there to be rules to follow.
EPCOT
For example — no running, no horseplay, no vulgar words or disrespect towards other guests or the workers at the park — these are all the rules you expect, but Disney World parks come with a few additional rules that may have you giving them a second glance. EPCOT, in particular, has a few rules you’ll definitely want to know about before you plan to spend a whole day there!
Four years ago, Disney World closed and then later reopened due to the global pandemic. After four years, some things still have not returned to normal in Disney World.
Japan Pavilion in EPCOT
For example, much of Disney World’s streetmosphere entertainment, like the Citizens of Main Street, have never returned. Some restaurant offerings (like afternoon tea at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort) never returned. Although a lot of things are now back to normal, even some restaurant hours haven’t been the same since 2020. One EPCOT restaurant, though, has finally returned to being open seven days a week, for the first time since 2020.
So, yes, we love going to Disney World to ride attractions, see parades and fireworks, and eat ALL the food (okay, mostly the latter because THAT’S OUR THING).
Mitsukoshi
But we also love to SHOP in Disney World, especially in EPCOT’s World Showcase, where you can find so many unique items. Now, we absolutely have a favorite store in EPCOT, and it can be found in the Japan Pavilion. Yes, we’re talking about Mitsukoshi because the store is SO huge, and we always find the best Japanese souvenirs there. Well, NOW is the time to visit Mitsukoshi because the store is having a MASSIVE sale.
Tokyo Disney has announced a NEW drone show!
Tokyo Disney Resort
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a new traveling drone show that will be part of various fireworks festivals across Japan, to deliver “dreams and smiles to people nationwide.”
Sometimes things are so good you just have to go and revisit them. While we’ve tried everywhere to eat (and drink) around Disney World, we’ve been known to revert back every once in a while to retry a few of our favorites.
Garden House here we come!
This sparked an idea to revisit an “oldie but a goodie” classic stop around EPCOT’s World Showcase’s restaurants that hasn’t failed us in the past. Could Japan’s Garden House stand the test of time? We couldn’t wait to find out! [Read more…]
Drinking around the world can be a great way to get a taste of each country in the World Showcase in EPCOT!
EPCOT!
When you drink around the world, you make a stop in each country for a drink. We also highly recommend grabbing some food and air conditioning as you make your way around, and maybe sharing those drinks with a friend or alternating cocktails and mocktails. Otherwise, you likely won’t make it very far in your quest around the world!
Are you ready? Are you excited? Another festival has kicked off in EPCOT!
2024 Booth
The 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs until February 19th and it has a LOT to offer. Along with the fantastic entertainment, scavenger hunts, and food crawl, you know we’re trying out the food at EVERY single booth. Now it’s time to visit Goshiki near the Japan pavilion to see what they are up to this festival!
Things are constantly changing in Disney World, and well, we know that’s the whole point.
Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
The year 2024 will bring on a LOT of new changes to Disney World, including the return of the Disney Dining Plan, the return of all-day park hopping, and even the end of park pass reservations for most visitors. But one Disney World restaurant is ALSO changing to mark the New Year.
Have you ever dreamed of having a Disney wedding?
©Disney
Perhaps you’ve dreamed of a Haunted Mansion wedding (and yes, it’s REALLY possible). Or maybe you want to get married at one of Disney World’s beautiful wedding venues. Maybe you’re planning to wear a Disney wedding dress. Well, speaking of dresses, we found the ULTIMATE dresses for Disney fans.
If turning your home into a mini-EPCOT is a goal, LEGO might have just the things for you!
LEGO Store at Disney Springs
Covering a wide array of intellectual properties not just limited to Disney, LEGO consistently puts out creative sets that wow us and keep us coming back for more. From intricate sets to the more modest, LEGO really does make something for everyone. If you’re worldly, full of wanderlust, or just a major fan of EPCOT, LEGO has a few sets we think you’d LOVE!
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