food IS a theme park
Things are always changing in Disney World, especially in EPCOT.
Japan Pavilion in EPCOT
The park is undergoing a HUGE transformation, which has already brought us a new restaurant AND RIDE and will be bringing a new Moana-themed attraction soon. But World Showcase is also getting some love with a new restaurant coming to the Japan Pavilion. Ahead of that restaurant’s opening, though, the Japan Pavilion just recently got a bit of a makeover.
We’re back with more Food and Wine Festival news, friends!
2023 Japan Booth
The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival officially began today and there’s a LOT to see. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, merchandise items to grab, and even entertainment to enjoy! Things can feel overwhelming, we know, but don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through it. Come with us to experience the Japan Booth!
There is a LOT of amazing food in EPCOT, but there’s about to be even MORE amazing food.
Japan Pavilion
That’s because a new restaurant is set to open sometime this summer! That restaurant is in the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase, and it’s called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. This new location, described by Disney as a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya style” could now be even CLOSER to opening.
The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of global cuisine in Disney World, and this year it takes place from July 27 through November 18, 2023.
Food & Wine is almost here!
Before the Flower & Garden Festival had even ended, Food & Wine food booths started popping up around the World Showcase, and now that the Flower & Garden Festival is over, we’re looking forward to the next one. While Disney still hasn’t released the full menus or list of booths for Food & Wine — we think this may be a sign we’ll hear something soon!
Dining options in Disney World are constantly changing.
Japan pavilion
Price increases hit some of our favorite restaurants, new dining locations take over old ones, and seasonal menus come and go throughout the parks. Thankfully, these changes can lead to exciting new experiences in the park, and Disney has shared that EPCOT would be getting just that this summer. Shiki-Sai Izakaya and Sushi is a table-service restaurant coming to the Japan pavilion, presenting a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.” We’ve been waiting for the news of its exact location since it has been announced, and now, we have a new clue about its potential whereabouts.
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There are lots of exciting things going on in EPCOT.
EPCOT
We’ve got loads of different construction projects happening in the park, and Disney recently revealed the surprising outcome of yet another one. Over in the Japan Pavilion, where Tokyo Dining used to be, a new restaurant is taking its place, and we got a peek at what construction is looking like.
EPCOT is known for having some of the best variety of food throughout the Disney World parks.
EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion
From eating your way around the World Showcase during one of EPCOT’s many festivals to dining in a more upscale restaurant in your favorite country — you have options. And now, you have even more! A new restaurant is opening in the Japan Pavilion. Let’s take a look!
Have you heard the news?
Japan pavilion
No, we’re not talking about the Disney Dining Plan’s return and the Genie+ changes. Or the fact that most visitors won’t need park pass reservations in 2024. We’re talking about the BRAND NEW restaurant that was just announced for Disney World!
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!
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