Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT!
The Land
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
EPCOT Food Update
Joffrey’s Coffee
As Disney Parks continue to move towards more eco-friendly features, we recently noticed that paper straws had been replacing plastic ones. But, during our trip to EPCOT, Joffrey’s Coffee at the American Adventure Pavilion took it one step further by rolling out a NEW kind of straw made of sugar!
A straw made out of…sugar?
The Sugarcane Straw is made from a byproduct of sugar processing out of the plant fibers that are left behind after sugar is processed. That means it’s100% biodegradable, compostable, AND reusable! Plus, this straw won’t get soggy, like we have noticed the paper ones do previously.
Sugarcane Straw
We only spotted the Sugarcane Straw at the American Adventure Joffrey’s, but we’ll continue to check back at the rest of them around Disney World to see if they arrive soon!
Check out more details about the sugarcane straws here!
EPCOT Construction Update
World Showcase
As we were strolling around EPCOT, we noticed one small change that not every guest may realize has taken place! Many of the trash cans around the World Showcase have been swapped out for models without flaps over the entrances.
New Trashcan Lids
Most likely this is not only a way to have more contact-free areas, but the update also helps ensure that guests have an easier time placing trash in the bins to keep the parks clean!
Missing Flaps
Restaurant Marrakesh
Not every dining location has reopened to guests in Disney World, and EPCOT’s Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is no different when it comes to food. But, when it comes to seating? Now, that’s another story!
Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT
Restaurant Marrakesh placed a sign outside of its entrance, notifying guests that it was open for seating as a cool spot to relax or eat their lunch.
You can now head inside!
The tables throughout the restaurant were distanced from one another…
Inside Restaurant Marrakesh!
…while the benches were also available for visitors to take some time off their feet for a while.
Tables are distanced
The open seating reminds us quite a lot of the previous Relaxation Stations that were in Disney World. And, we’ll have to check back to see if more closed Disney restaurants adopt this same “reopening” format to guests soon!
Here’s what you need to know about Restaurant Marrakesh opening to guests!
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! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!
Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!
With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!
Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 
What are you looking forward to seeing the most at EPCOT and the EPCOT Resorts? Let us know in the comments below!
The post What’s New at EPCOT: Straws Made of Sugar and a Trash Can Change! first appeared on the disney food blog.