food IS a theme park
EPCOT has been a theme park full of exciting rides, cultures, and so much more. This park has some of our favorite Disney World secrets, and today, we’re sharing them with you.
EPCOT
We love uncovering the hidden gems around the Disney World parks and sharing them with you. Like Hidden Mickey. There is no shortage of Hidden Mickeys in the parks, like on food, and in ride queues. But there are other secrets hidden around EPCOT, and some of them are sure to blow your mind!
The construction walls are FINALLY down in EPCOT!
Mickey & Friends
After several years, the entire park is once again open, and we’ve got new spots to explore! Disney just officially opened CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall in World Celebration, and we were there to check them out on opening day. But one thing we thought was really fun about this new space? There are SO many hidden details and nods to old EPCOT.
Whether it’s finding yourself in a park late at night with no one around, hopping on a ride that ends up terrifying you, or stumbling upon some of the more scary decor items around the resorts, you can end up feeling a little creeped out when you’re visiting Disney World.
Does EPCOT have a creepy side?
And, over the years quite a few creepy stories have circulated around the Disney Parks. We’ve already shared some of the stories at Magic Kingdom, and today we’re tackling the urban legends, tales, and even attractions from EPCOT that might keep you up at night.
Over the past few months, Disney has released a number of different limited-edition posters and even some separate prints celebrating the past, the present, and the future of EPCOT!
A Peek at Some of the Posters ©Disney
And now…a NEW limited-edition poster and more matted prints have arrived for you to add to your collection! If you’re really excited for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction coming to EPCOT, or you loved the Wonders of Life pavilion — you’ve GOT to check these out.
Disney World has seen a lot of changes over the years from new lands like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the removal of iconic rides like The Great Movie Ride.
Spaceship Earth
But, EPCOT has seen some MAJOR changes since the park opened back in 1982. And, since we can’t visit the parks in person, we’re taking you back on a journey through time and space to EPCOT’s beginnings!
There are some big changes coming to Epcot. For instance, we just checked in on the Ratatouille ride and Skyliner Station construction in the park. But another highly anticipated addition is the Guardians of the Galaxy ride.
Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney
This new ride is replacing the former Universe of Energy attraction, and work is well underway transforming the existing building into the queue area while they add a new building to house the ride. We’ve been monitoring the progress of the transformation of the Universe of Energy building — especially since it’s conveniently located on the way to the Food and Wine Festival Center 😉 .
We popped into Epcot to see what was happening in addition to the Food and Wine Festival. We found quite a few updates around the park!
Welcome to Epcot
We’ll never tire of seeing this sight — especially on a sunny day!
If you didn’t get a chance to take a final spin on the Universe of Energy, there’s still a way to pay tribute to the classic Epcot attraction.
Just stop by La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion!
Just like in fall of 2014 when La Cava honored the Maelstrom with a specialty margarita (which you can still get today!), the Universe of Energy has received a nod with the Universe of Energy Margarita!
This tribute-in-a-glass features Mezcal, Senorio Blanco, Liquor Ancho Reyes Verde, Guanabana Liqeuer (which is made with the Guanabana fruit [aka soursop] and rum and has flavors of strawberry and pineapple), fresh apple and lemon juice, and agave nectar.
Universe of Energy Margarita on La Cava del Tequila Menu
It’s served on the rocks, as you can see here. [Read more…]
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