food IS a theme park
If you’re heading to EPCOT and only planning to snack and stroll around World Showcase, we need to talk.
EPCOT’s World Showcase
We love a good festival booth and a scenic lap around the lagoon as much as anyone, but there are a few experiences in World Showcase that deserve way more hype than they get. Some are totally free, some cost a little extra, and all of them are the kind of things that can turn a good park day into a core memory. If you’re skipping these, you’re doing EPCOT wrong.
There’s perhaps no more beloved area of Disney World than EPCOT’s World Showcase, the World’s Fair-like collection of recreations of various countries around the world.
Fan from Japan Pavilion
Each pavilion celebrates the culture of the country it represents through attractions, architecture, cuisine, and –– our focus today — souvenirs! These country-specific items allow guests to bring home a part of the culture of the pavilion it’s from.
It’s the first day of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and we’re here for a full day of fun!
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
We’re here to eat our way through the Outdoor Kitchens, shop all the new merchandise, and check out the fun entertainment and activities. But we’re not the only ones! Some crowds have gathered on the opening day of the festival.
Is this one of EPCOT’s most immersive restaurants…or just overrated?
Let’s eat!
San Angel Inn Restaurante has long been a popular dining spot inside the Mexico Pavilion, drawing visitors in with its unique atmosphere and prime location along the Gran Fiesta Tour ride route. But while the setting is undeniably memorable, opinions on the food and overall experience tend to vary. We took a closer look at what dining here is really like (from the ambiance to the new menu items) to help you decide if this restaurant deserves a spot on your upcoming EPCOT visit.
It’s that time again, folks, time to visit the delinquents.
Oh no, not again!
I’m sure they’ve been up to lots of nonsense like usual, and I’m here to catch them in the act! So get in your tiny cars and grab your tiny cameras…we’re going to the Tiny Train Town in EPCOT.
EPCOT offers flavors from around the world for you to dine on while visiting. While some are very popular, there might be a few you’re passing right by, and trust us, you’re missing out!
Pizza al Taglio
With so many festival booths and fan-favorite restaurants competing for your attention, it’s easy to default to the same familiar spots. Some locations are tucked away, easy to overlook, or misunderstood at first glance. Others simply don’t get the hype they deserve compared to their neighbors. If you’re ready to shake up your usual food routine, these are the World Showcase restaurants worth a second look.
Here at Disney Food Blog, we love runDisney events. When else can you run a marathon in the happiest place on earth? With five amazing races every year, runDisney keeps us hooked.
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2022
The runDisney races have changed a lot this year, and for a good reason. They’ve surged in popularity to where last year’s races sold out within seconds of registration opening. Here’s every game-changing announcement for runDisney in 2026!
What’s not to love about the U.K. Pavilion in EPCOT? Where else are you going to get fish and chips, see Mary Poppins and Alice, and shop for tea you might not be able to find at your local grocery store?
Crown & Crest
But the U.K. Pavilion also has a shop you might have walked past without even realizing it was there. This shop, Crown & Crest, offers one of the most unique and personalized souvenirs you can get in EPCOT. Even better? You may even be able to get a discount on merchandise you buy there — and we’re going to tell you how.
EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival is almost here, and one of the most in-demand reservations just opened today.
Garden Rocks Concert in 2022
Dining package reservations for the Garden Rocks Concert Series just opened today, and if you’re even thinking about doing one, it’s worth booking now. These tend to be one of the first things people scoop up once Flower & Garden planning starts…so here’s how it works!
When it comes to Walt Disney World, there are a lot of rules to follow. Some are officially mandated by Disney, while others are unwritten and unofficial “rules” that guests should be following at Disney’s theme parks, including EPCOT.
Walt Disney World Monorail
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!
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