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EPCOT Food Updates

Space 220

The day has finally arrived where Space 220 has officially had its grand opening in EPCOT, and let us tell you that it was an EXPERIENCE!

The restaurant is only taking walk-ins this week. And, that meant a LOT of people were heading to Space 220 for its opening day! Some of our reporters even waited over four hours to actually enter the restaurant to dine. However, Space 220 has since begun to use a virtual queue system in EPCOT.

However, once we were inside, we were finally able to experience the incredible space elevator leading to the Centauri Space Station…

…as well as the sweeping views of space and Earth from the panoramic windows in the dining room. We even spotted a few surprises waiting for us as we admired the atmosphere!

Of course, though, we know you’re here to see all those space drinks and food that Space 220 offered on its menu!

Guests can visit for lunch, priced at $55 per adult and $29 per child…

…as well as dinner for $79 per adult and $29 per child. However, both of these meals have some really different options for a variety of choices!

Guests can also visit the Space 220 Lounge for a few bites and cocktails without having to make a reservation. However, the lounge is first-come, first-served.

Along with the experience and menu, there are also a few unique souvenirs available at Space 220 with the Zero-Proof Sipper…

…and a set of trading cards that you can collect!

Want a full look at Space 220? Well, you can read about all the eats, drinks, entertainment, and more down below!

Here’s our full lunch review of EPCOT’s Space 220!

Club Cool

Although Space 220 may be an entirely new spot, Club Cool received a HUGE makeover for its EPCOT reopening!

Everyone can still try free flavors of Coca-Cola soda from around the world with eight options from Korea, Moldova, Italy, and beyond!

There are six self-serve soda stations around Club Cool, where only one party can visit a soda station at a time.

However, guests can also purchase select drinks, if they’d like! Other Coca-Cola sodas, ice cream floats, and frozen lemonade are available to sip on during your visit.

Plus, you can even take home a souvenir with Coca-Cola merchandise like tees, water bottles, bags, and more!

And, we’ve got a look at everything you can find at the newly reimagined Club Cool down below!

Here’s how Club Cool is different from the older version!

Popcorn Stand

Looking for a snack during your walk around EPCOT? Well, the new World Celebration Popcorn Stand has made its debut in the park as well!

Guests can pick up Disney’s famous salty popcorn on its own or in a souvenir bucket during their visit. And, if you happen to purchase a refillable popcorn bucket, you can bring it back to a popcorn stand anywhere around Disney World for a $2 refill!

The popcorn stand also has Mickey Bars, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, fountain beverages, and bottled water, so you can cool off from the Florida sunshine.

Anybody else craving some Disney popcorn now?

Check out all the details of the World Celebration Popcorn Cart here!

EPCOT Merchandise Updates

Creations Shop

Along with all the new dining locations that have reopened in EPCOT, the Creations Shop has officially opened as Mouse Gear’s replacement too!

The entire atmosphere is decked out in colorful and vibrant signs and images…

…with easy-to-find merchandise sections. The Creations Shop has areas dedicated to home goods…

…ears and hats…

…play accessories…

…pins…

…costumes…

…toys…

…kids’ items…

…accessories…

…tees…

…jewelry, and more.

Plus, you can find specialty items like Halloween goods…

…EPCOT Food & Wine Festival items…

…and the NEW Light and Color Collections!

Oh, and did we mention that the ears light up like Spaceship Earth?! (Yeah, we know you’re sold now!)

The store also has the cutest Star Wars jewelry pieces, including the Princess Leia Necklace…

…Character and Icon Earring Studs…

…Star Wars Ship Earrings…

…and a Yoda Charm Bracelet.

The Wonderland Tea has new packaging with boxes that look like teacups for $7.99…

…as well as cylinder containers for $9.99, so you can sip and share with your friends!

But, that’s not everything the Creations Shop has to offer! Take a look inside the full store down below!

Take a full look inside EPCOT’s Creations Shop!

EPCOT Entertainment Updates

Disney World is preparing for its upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations in just a matter of weeks! And, the golden 50th Anniversary Statues we have been spotting around the parks have finally arrived in EPCOT! Now you can find character duos like Rocket and Baby Groot…

…Pua and Hei Hei…

…Olaf and Bruni…

…Miguel and Dante…

…and even Figment, who looks like he is ready to party!

We’ll be sure to keep you updated when even MORE 50th anniversary statues arrive in EPCOT soon too!

Where to find all the 50th anniversary statues in Disney World

EPCOT Construction Updates

Lightning Lanes

Since Disney World will be switching its FastPass system over to Lightning Lanes, attractions around the parks have started to switch their signs over to the newer version. And, now Spaceship Earth has put up its Lightning Lane queue sign before the new feature is rolled out through Disney Genie+.

Construction Walls

Everywhere you look in EPCOT, it feels like there is a bunch of construction! And, during our visit to the park, we noticed that there was a very long construction wall…

…stretching all the way between the France Pavilion…

…and the Morocco Pavilion. We’ll have to keep you updated on what is happening with the construction around EPCOT, including this area in the World Showcase!

Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have 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!

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