Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at EPCOT!
EPCOT Festival of the Arts
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, let’s dive right on in!
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
Art of Disney
In the Art of Disney Store located in The American Adventure, we spotted Steamboat Mickey and Minnie Steiff dolls.
Mickey and Minnie Steiff Dolls
But to add these to your collection, it’ll cost ya. They’re priced at $385 each!
Mouse Gear
Get ready to whip up some of your favorite Disney recipes, because there are brand new kitchenware items sittin’ pretty on the shelves of Mouse Gear! You can wash up with these cheery dish towels with designs like a Walt Disney World map or Mickey Ice Cream Bar…
New Dish Towels
…carousel horse or Enchanted Tiki Room birds…
New Dish Towels
…and the “Perfect Disney Recipe” to go along with all that sugar, spice, and everything nice!
New Dish Towel
And, there are some bright aprons!
Aprons
There are plenty of items to choose from to add some Disney flair to your kitchen!
New Kitchen Collection
You can find the aprons for $34.99 and the dish towels for $19.99 in Mouse Gear, as well as the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom.
Check out all the new Disney kitchenware items you can find in the parks now!
As you get ready for Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate with the 2021 Valentine’s Day Lion King MagicBand!
Valentine’s Day Lion King MagicBand
The MagicBand features Nala and Simba cuddling up together!
Valentine’s Day Lion King MagicBand
Plus, it shares the phrase, “Happy Valentine’s Day,” surrounded by a bunch of hearts.
Valentine’s Day Lion King MagicBand
The MagicBand is a limited edition item with only 2,000 available for $34.99. You can pick it up at Mouse Gear, or you can check it out online!
Take a look at all the details on the Lion King Valentine’s Day MagicBand here!
Japan Pavilion
We spotted these tiny Ninja Calendars that were on sale for $3.99
Ninja Calendar
Plus, there are Popin’ Cookin’ candy-making kits that teach you to make candy sushi…
Popin’ Cookin’ Sushi Kit
…candy bento boxes…
Popin’ Cookin’ Bento Kit
…and Tanoshii Cakes!
Popin’ Cookin’ Tanoshii Cake Kit
And if that wasn’t enough candy for ya, there are also these chocolate lollipops!
Chocolate Candies
Find all of these in the Mitsukoshi Store in the Japan Pavilion!
France Pavilion
Over in the France Pavilion, we spotted this adorable Ratatouille figurine on sale for $11.87!
Ratatouille Figurine
Look at Emile just hanging out in the holes in the cheese!
China Pavilion
We’re getting ready for the celebration of the Year of the Ox with this merch in the House of Good Fortune in the China Pavilion!
Year of the Ox Sweatshirt
Snag this Ox Sweatshirt for $39.95. Plus, there are the ears and spirit jerseys that we’ve seen throughout the parks and online.
Lunar New Year Merch
EPCOT Festival of the Arts Updates
Disney Artists
We spotted three Disney Artists today! Check out Mcbiff with his art inspired by Enchanted Tiki Room!
Mcbiff
Here are all the deets about Mcbiff’s work!
Mcbiff’s Profile
We also saw Paola Gracey, with SUPER glittery artwork!
Paola Gracey Booth
Check out that sparkly Mickey head!
Paola Gracey Mickey Art
We also saw Trevor Carlton in Visual Art in Performance!
Visual Art in Performance
He can paint our favorite Disney characters in just a matter of minutes!
Trevor Carlton Profile
We sure wish we could do that, too.
Check out the entertainment at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts
EPCOT Construction Updates
World Showcase Lagoon
We are mega-hyped for when Harmonious finally makes its debut as EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular! Recently, we’ve seen only one barge in the World Showcase Lagoon. But, now a second barge has joined!
Harmonious Construction
When we stopped by, we noticed construction crews working on the barges.
Harmonious Barges
We’ll keep an eye out for more construction updates soon!
Check out the details of the second Harmonious barge in EPCOT here!
EPCOT General Updates
World Showcase
Some days are just a bit more magical than others, and we were lucky enough to spot a wedding party celebrating today!
A wedding in EPCOT!
It was so sweet to catch a glimpse of the wonderful event in EPCOT!
Watch the sweet wedding party we spotted in EPCOT here!
American Adventure Pavilion
Let’s get jazzy, folks! The American Adventure Pavilion is getting a brand new exhibit inspired by the newest Disney and Pixar film, Soul! The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure, will make its debut in EPCOT this February.
The Soul of Jazz
According to Disney’s announcement, “You’ll join Joe Gardner…on a musical tour across America.” Stops on your tour include New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Juan, which are some of the biggest jazz cities in the world!
The Soul of Jazz
We can’t wait to see the new exhibit for ourselves soon!
Find out all the details of the Soul of Jazz exhibit coming soon here!
Well, that’s everything that’s new in EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates, so stay tuned!
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