Wait, What Year Is It? We’re Getting Mixed Messages From A Disney World Souvenir!

With the state of the world, we sometimes don’t even know what year we’re living in…and apparently the feeling is mutual for Disney World. 

EPCOT Crowds

These are strange times indeed, and nowhere is this more clearly articulated than the pressed penny machine in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. 

One of the most under-the-radar (and most affordable!) souvenir options in Disney World are the pressed penny machines scattered around the parks, including one at The Fjording in EPCOT, where guests can pay $1 to see a penny pressed and molded with unique patterns! 

Morocco Penny Press

Last year, one of those EPCOT patterns was of Spaceship Earth over the year “2020,” and now that it’s 2021, we can safely assume that penny pattern has been changed to “2021.” Or does it?!

Pressed Penny Machine, Norway

Using our eagle-eyed sleuthing skills, we spotted a Disney discrepancy on the penny machine, which seems to be sending mixed messages as to what year we’re living in… .

Pressed Penny Machine, Norway

We get it, Disney. It’s been a YEAR. We’re confused too.   

Pressed Penny Machine, Norway

Of course, you can always just skip the possible mistake and opt for one of their Norway-themed patterns. We’ll continue to keep you updated on

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