Everyone’s favorite time of year is finally upon us: Summertime in Orlando! We stopped by the Farmers Feast booth this morning to find some new Summer menu changes to the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. What better way to enjoy the Orlando heat than with new food and refreshing drinks? Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella – $5.25 First on our list is the Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella. A mixture of extremely fresh ingredients make up this wonderful salad. […]

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!

And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump on in!

EPCOT Food Update

UK Pavilion

Chocolate from around the world? Yes, please! The UK Pavilion has restocked their chocolate selection, and we couldn’t be happier. We spotted the Irish Whiskey Truffles, mixed up with both milk and dark chocolate for $11.95.

Plus, there are also plenty of chocolate candy bars available to guests too…

…with flavors like Mint Chocolate Truffle…

…Milk Chocolate Truffle…

…Irish Cream…

…Caramel Crunch…

…and Irish Whiskey Truffle.

Jardin de Fiestas

While visiting the World Showcase, there were certain days that the Jardin de Fiestas booth wasn’t open to guests. We were told that it would reopen the next day so guests could enjoy the EPCOT Flower and Garden spot. So it may not be open daily, but there will be days that it is available.

But, that wasn’t the only spot that had a few missing things!

Mission Space Cargo Bay

If you’ve ever wanted to try snacks from space, the Mission Space Cargo Bay is stocked full of freeze-dried food that astronauts eat during their missions. We noticed that the apple slices were restocked on the shelves for $5.95. But the ice cream was missing again.

We’ll keep an eye out for when they return soon!

EPCOT Merchandise Update

China Pavilion

Regularly, you’ll find Minnie Ears around the parks for a base price of $29.99. But, the ADORABLE Antlers Headband is not only colorful, but it’s less than $15 too!

Over at the House of Good Fortune, you can find the headband decorated with gorgeous flowers in shades of blue, pink, white, and yellow to complement the tan antlers.

And, that $13 price tag isn’t too shabby either!

Take a look at all the details on the Antlers Headband here!

Gateway Gifts

We’ve been obsessed with the BaubleBar Ears ever since we spotted them in the Magic Kingdom. The blush color, pearls, jewels, and satin bow are elegant and can easily be dressed up or down!

And, now you can pop over to Gateway Gifts in EPCOT to take them home for $44.99.

Test Track Simporium

Along with getting some new ears, you could even pick up some pins to add to your accessory list. At the Test Track Simporium, you can find the new mystery pin blind bags with various designs, ranging from characters to umbrellas and more.

You can find them for $6.99 and try to collect as many as possible!

Port of Entry

As the Flower and Garden Festival continues onward, you can take a wide array of items home with you. But, the Port of Entry has ADORABLE new items inspired by Orange Bird and Minnie Mouse!

Minnie Mouse looks like a springtime sweetheart on gardening gloves…

…an Orange Bird Tumbler…

…as well as a Minnie Mouse Pandora Charm!

And, you can check out even more merchandise the next time you’re in EPCOT!

Check out all the new Flower and Garden merchandise here!

Japan Pavilion

We’ve been seeing quite a lot of Nintendo merchandise at the Japan Pavilion! And, now you can even take home the Kirby Hat inspired by the adorable Mario character…

…with yellow stars on the black background with Kirby’s name…

…that also comes with adjustable sizing for $22.95.

Mexico Pavilion

You can also find the Flower Pouch at the Mexico Pavilion that is designed with hidden Mickeys and geometric stripes and shapes…

…with pom poms attached to the zipper for a little extra fun flair for $24.99!

The Mexico Pavilion also has a line-up of alebrije animals that remind us of Coco…

…but they’ve got a bit of a price tag because the Lobster version is $1000. Would you pay $1,000 for this work of art?

There’s still more colorful merchandise to find in EPCOT, though!

Mouse Gear

Pride Month is just around the corner in June! And, you can start stocking up on rainbow merchandise early with the Studded Minnie Ears for $29.99 with shades of blues, pinks, oranges, purples, yellows, and more…

…as well as the Rainbow Mickey Head Necklace that you can wear with all your outfits for $19.99.

You can pair the necklace along with the 2021 Graduate Alex and Ani Bracelet to celebrate the graduates you know this year!

If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your jean jacket or maybe the pockets on your actual jeans, you can fashion the Star Wars Patches for $19.99…

…and Mickey Mouse Club Patches for $14.99!

We’re sure they would look GREAT with your retro outfits!

EPCOT Construction Update

Relaxation Stations

Now that Disney World has redefined their mask policies, guests no longer need to wear their masks in outdoor locations. Due to the changes, relaxation stations have started to be removed from places all around the parks.  At both the Morocco Pavilion…

…and the Norway Pavilion, the relaxation stations have since been removed. However, there is still outdoor seating available to everyone, so they can sit and rest without face coverings.

Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers!

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Let’s face it: you could be waiting in some LONG lines in Disney World.

And while we love bringing ya tips and tricks to help minimize those waits, sometimes it’s unavoidable — especially if you want to experience popular attractions. But you should at least know what to expect! So here are the 3 rides in Disney World that have had the LONGEST lines — so far — this year.

Avatar: Flight of Passage

No shocker here — Flight of Passage has been wildly popular since it opened in 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The ride uses some truly amazing technology to simulate flying on the back of a banshee, and it seems like people just can’t get enough.

We recommend hopping in line for this one right at park open or close, when the lines are a bit shorter. But no matter how ya slice it, you probably will end up waiting a while to ride (the average so far this year is 56 minutes!). Is it worth it? Most people seem to think so!

Learn More About Flight of Passage!

Slinky Dog Dash

Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash is another BIG draw for crowds. It’s still relatively new as far as rides go — it opened in 2018 with the Toy Story Land expansion — and is a popular pick for families.

We’re gonna be real: this is a tough line to wait in, especially in the summer, because it’s almost entirely outdoors. So just keep that in mind if you’re buckling down for the hour+ queue! So far this year, it’s averaged at exactly 60 minutes.

Read More About Slinky Dog Dash!

Tower of Terror

Lastly, Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a super popular thrill ride. You’ll plummet 13 floors in a broken elevator as you visit The Twilight Zone!

The good thing about this queue is that it’s very well-themed, so you’ll have lots to look at (including some pretty cool details!). And if you want to ride this Hollywood Studios must-do — well, you’ll just have to grin and bear that long wait! It’s averaged out at 57 minutes so far in 2021.

Learn More About the Tower of Terror!

All of these wait times have averaged around an hour so far this year, so budget your time if you want to hop on these rides. We’ve also got some great tips for avoiding long waits, even for Disney’s most popular attractions — so you may be able to whittle that time down a little! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news.

Check Out the Average Wait Times in Disney World Last Week!

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Are any of these rides a must-do for you? Let us know in the comments!

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