What’s New at EPCOT: A Restaurant Reopening, Gorgeous Ornaments, and Merchandise Sales!

Hello world travelers! Welcome back to another what’s new at EPCOT!

Spaceship Earth

We took a trip around the park to see any updates in food, merchandise, and more! Let’s jump in and see the latest updates!

EPCOT Food Updates

Spice Road Table

After briefly closing while Disney takes over the Morocco Pavilion, Spice Road Table has reopened! And of course we had to try out some of the new items on the menu!

Spice Road Table

The menu recently changed to just small plates, and there were several new items! We tried the Tiropitakia and the Spicy Chicken. 

Spice Road Table

And we also had to try out the dessert platter! This came with Karydopita, Baklava, and a Marzipan cookie. 

Spice Road Table

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and if you want to read more about it, we have a review from the reopening!

Read our review of Spice Road Table’s reopening

Morocco Coffee and Pastries

Morocco Coffee and Pastries was open with new cookies! Some of the new cookies included Sesame Koulouria, Saragli, and Melomakarona. We didn’t get to try these on this visit but we will soon!

Morocco Coffee and Pastries

Pastries are 1 for $2.50, 3 for $6.50, 5 for $11, and 7 for $15. We also spotted a new drink on the menu! It was the Frozen Citrus Pomegranate Slushy. This thing was SO sour that it was almost too sour!

Frozen Citrus Pomegranate Slushy

You can grab it on its own for $5.50 or with Absolut Mandarin Vodka for $15. We love finding new snacks and drinks!

Here’s our review of the new slushy (plus a look at the cookies!)

Block and Hans

We found a new drink over at Block and Hans, too!

Block and Hans

It is an Orange Blossom Pilsner! 

Orange Blossom Pilsner

A glass of this is $9.75.

A drink has returned to Oga’s Cantina!

EPCOT Construction Updates

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Over at the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, we noticed a little bit of progress from our last visit.

Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

The wood paneling has continued to go up the roof on the building. We can’t wait for the finished product!

Watch Groot go for a test run on the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

France Pavilion

The France Pavilion also didn’t have any major updates, but we adore looking at the views of it from the Skyliner!

France Pavilion

It looks like it’s almost ready to go, so hopefully it will open up soon!

France Pavilion

We did notice that the street lights were still on. Yay!

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in 2021

EPCOT Merchandise Updates

Disney Traders

Onto merchandise! At Disney Traders, we noticed a new Pixar Toy Box! This one features Zerg from Toy Story!

Pixar Toy Box

There are several exciting things you can do with this toy like blasting the robot!

Pixar Toy Box

This set is $44.99.

Check out the limited edition Toy Story MagicBand

Germany Pavilion

In the Germany Pavilion’s Christmas shop, we found several new ornaments including the Snow White Silk Ornament for $22.99.

Snow White Silk Ornament

For Tangled fans, there’s the beautiful Rapunzel Ornament for $24.99. It features her signature color: purple!

Rapunzel Ornament

To celebrate the Germany Pavilion, you can snag the Germany Pavilion Ornament for $29.99!

Germany Pavilion Ornament

If someone you know is more of a Grinch and is grumpy when the holidays roll around, you can grab them the Grumpy Ornament for $24.99.

Grumpy Ornament

The Mickey Heart Ornament for $24.99, is adorably lined in red and green! Mickey even has a gingerbread nutcracker!

Mickey Heart Ornament

And last but not least, we have the Mickey and Minnie Wreath Ornament for $21.99.

Mickey and Minnie Wreath Ornament

These ornaments will make a great addition to any tree!

See more photos of the ornaments here

China Pavilion

In the China Pavilion shops, we found these gorgeous gift sets.

Gift Set

The detail on these is incredible for $21.

Check out these rat pillow from the China Pavilion

Gateway Gifts

At Gateway Gifts, we noticed the candy sale was no longer there.

Candy

There used to be a buy one get one free candy sale at this location, but now it’s gone!

Here’s a salty snack you’ve gotta see!

Mexico Pavilion

In the Mexico Pavilion, there was a sale on the small Mexico Pavilion figures.

Mexico Pavilion Figure

These mini figures are perfect if you love this pavilion! The big figures were not on sale.

Mexico Pavilion Figures

You can grab one on sale now for $6.99.

Spice up your life with this drink from the Mexico Pavilion

Mouse Gear

The Mickey and Minnie Food Loungefly Backpack can be found at Mouse Gear for $75.

Mickey and Minnie Food Loungefly

We found a new set of Star Wars figures! The collection has 5 figures total. You can grab the Clone Trooper…

Star Wars Figure

…or a mega-classic like Darth Vader.

Darth Vader Figure

If you’ve dreamed of being a Jedi, you can buy the Luke Skywalker Figure!

Luke Skywalker Figure

Specifically noted as from The Mandalorian, there’s the Imperial Stormtrooper.

Stormtrooper Figure

And finally, you can also find Admiral Ackbar! All of these figurines are $24.99.

Star Wars Figure

Calling all Groot fans! You can grab the Interactive Talking Groot on sale! It’s currently on sale for $39.99.

Groot Sale

It is usually $59.99, so this is a great deal!

Order the Talking Groot online

World Traveler

At World Traveler, we found even more 2021 merch! There’s the Kid’s 2021 Zip-Up Hoodie for $44.99.

2021 Hoodie

And it features a line of “Walt Disney World” down the sleeve!

2021 Hoodie

Plus, we found the Kid’s 2021 T-Shirt for $22.99! This features both Mickey and Minnie in the same style of other 2021 merch we’ve spotted.

2021 Shirt

We’ve Disney Dog and Cat bags, but now there are socks to go with it! The Disney Cat Socks come in a set of 4 for $24.99.

Disney Cat Socks

And for the doggie owners, you can snag the Disney Dog Socks for $24.99! This set also features 4 pairs of socks.

Disney Dog Socks

We hope Disney keeps the pet merchandise coming, because we are here for it!

Check out the Disney Dog and Cat Dooney and Bourke collection

That’s all for our latest visit to EPCOT! We found some exciting merchandise, ate some new food at a reopened restaurant, and overall had a blast! Stay tuned for our next visit!

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