food IS a theme park
We’ve got more Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya news!
Japan Pavilion
This is the new restaurant coming to the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT. We got a first look at the menu a little bit ago, and now the FULL menu has been released!
We hate to say it, but Disney doesn’t always keep their promises.
Cinderella Castle
Frequently — and especially over the last few years — they’ll announce an opening timeline for a new attraction, restaurant, or hotel refurbishment, but that date keeps getting pushed back further and further. We understand that some things are largely out of their control; for example, many projects were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and lots of construction work was likely delayed due to widespread global supply chain issues. So here’s the big question: Will Disney actually finish all the projects it has promised for 2023?
Wouldn’t it be nice if Disney had one clear, specific opening date for every new project and upcoming attraction? Wouldn’t it be simpler if there was just one official ribbon-cutting ceremony per attraction, then that attraction would open to the public? Well, for better or worse, that’s not always the way it goes in Disney World.
Monorail in EPCOT
So why are we lamenting the Disney World opening timeline process on a random August afternoon? Well, we noticed something weird was going on in EPCOT, and our investigation took us on a wild journey. Buckle up, we’re going for a ride.
If you are expecting the dining scene at Disney World to be the same as it was during your last trip, you’ll be in for some big surprises.
Brown Derby Lounge Spread
Not only have tons of Disney World restaurants been hit with price increases and menu changes, but special limited-time dining events have been announced, new restaurants may have opened since your last trip, and you might not realize that some spots are still CLOSED. So today we’re going through some restaurant news and updates to make sure you aren’t caught by surprise during your next vacation.
Fresh Italian pizza, crispy fish and chips, flavorful Mexican dishes…yeah, EPCOT has some of the BEST dining options in Disney World.
Japan Pavilion
But if you’re a little tired of the same old restaurants and food booths, we’ve got some GREAT news! A new restaurant is set to open in EPCOT this year called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. Let’s check in on the status of this new dining option.
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.
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 big Disney World dining news? A NEW restaurant will be coming to EPCOT soon!
Japan Pavilion
Okay, we’re not going to lie: we are SO excited (okay, so NEW Disney food and restaurants always make us happy). The new restaurant will be called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya and will be opening this summer in the Japan Pavilion. But this restaurant will be unlike any other restaurant in Disney World! How thrilling!
We have exciting food news from Disney World!
Japan Pavilion in EPCOT
A NEW table-service restaurant is coming to the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT — and we’ve got a first look at the food available there!
Disney World food is easily our favorite thing (it is our name after all).
EPCOT at Disney World
We’re nearly always prepping for exciting news and announcements — from new rides and hotels to the latest Disney dining news. And, when it comes to Disney dining, EPCOT is where it’s at. Disney just shared that a NEW restaurant is coming to EPCOT this summer, and we’ve got all the details! [Read more…]
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