WOW, we have a lot to discuss in Disney World! From health and safety updates to new character cavalcades, there is always something new to report from the parks. Today, though, we’re focusing on just one park: the iconic, the timeless, the innovative…EPCOT!
Greetings from EPCOT!
We’re taking a quick trip around EPCOT to see what’s new — come with us!
EPCOT Character Updates
Daisy Duck was hanging out in EPCOT meeting guests! Daisy tends to visit the parks on a sort of random/irregular schedule, so you never know where or when you’ll see her!
Hey there, Daisy!
In our opinion, she could use a more aesthetically pleasing backdrop, but we’re happy to see her either way.
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Over in the UK pavilion, Alice was out to say hello! She was even all dressed up in her wintertime outfit; how cute!
Care for any tea?
Alice is another character that doesn’t meet on a regular schedule. You can, however, check out Joy, Valellope, Mickey, and Donald in their assigned locations on a fixed schedule. Just check out the My Disney Experience app for the official character meet and greet times.
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EPCOT Merchandise Updates
Mobile Order
Can you believe these are completely sold out?!
The popcorn was a little different the second time around, too!
Click here to see the (short-lived) restock!
Mission Space Cargo Bay — World Discovery
There’s a new coral-colored NASA hat available at the Mission Space gift shop for $29.99.
We’ve previously seen this hat in a few other colors!
The hat comes in multiple (bright) colors!
ImageWorks — World Celebration
For our Figment fans, there’s a new Festival of the Arts ornament for $22.99.
Figment is a work of art!
We also found a new Festival of the Arts mug for $19.99.
This is now sold throughout EPCOT!
You can buy this in most of the major gift shops in EPCOT.
Creations — World Celebration
Looking for a wreath that will NEVER die? For $59.99, you can buy this spring-y Mickey wreath!
How cute!
We’ve already shown off these beautiful new Minnie ears earlier in the month, but now they are also available in EPCOT!
We saw these on Valentine’s Day!
As with most Minnie ears, you can grab these for $29.99.
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Disney’s new homeware collection is all about HAPPINESS! We found a new “be happy” plant for $24.99 and a happy bowl for $19.99.
Two new little home items!
Looking for a new tote bag? Look no further! This new Minnie Mouse purse is $39.99, which is pretty good when you compare it to some other Disney bags.
TOTE-ally adorable!
Challenge yourself with the new 50th Anniversary Vault collection puzzle, available for $29.99.
This looks pretty challenging!
The Vault Collection is inspired by vintage Disney merchandise, and there are a lot of FUN items in the collection!
Click here to see the FULL collection!
We also found this new princess sweat suit in Creations! You can get the top for $49.99…
This one is unique!
…as well as the pants for $49.99.
So many princesses
We love the design of this one!
Disney Traders — World Showcase Plaza
The Mandalorian merchandise NEVER stops! We found a new MagicBand with Grogu and the Mandalorian, and it’s pretty cute!
Star Wars fans: unite!
We’ve seen this Hawkeye shirt in Disneyland and in Disney Springs, but now it’s in EPCOT! You can buy it for $24.99.
Have you seen this show yet?
Get ready for a STRING of new character pins (technically FigPins)! Each pin is $25.
Classic Mickey
We’ve got some 50th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie pins…
Would you be able to buy just one, or would you need both?
…Tinker Bell and Mike Wazowski…
Two icons
…some Star Wars friends…
These are fun!
…Chip and Dale…
All dressed up!
…Maleficent and Belle…
For our princess fans
…and Figment and Orange Bird! These also just arrived in Disneyland!
People LOVE these two characters!
Two new pins from the beautiful florals collection arrived in EPCOT: Belle and Pocahontas are $19.99 each.
More new pins!
Do you collect any Disney pins? It’s pretty addictive!
World Traveler — International Gateway
We’re gonna be honest, we’re having a hard time making the connection between the Toy Story Aliens and inspirational quotes — are those little green guys secretly motivational speakers or something?
Aliens are great motivational speakers, apparently
Either way, this new shirt is $24.99.
Souvenirs de France — France
Jumping over to the World Showcase, Disney released a new blue Paris-inspired shirt (the one on the left) for $36.99.
If the France pavilion is your favorite, you might like these tops!
For a junior Paris-lover, these new kid’s leggings are $24.99.
These are pretty cute for little ones!
Over on this display area, we found a new baseball hat for $29.99 and a new long sleeve top for $39.99. As the shirt says, “tres chic!”
How cute, or tres chic!
To go with the rest of the collection, we also found a new magnet for $9.99.
Can a person ever have too many magnets?
Oh, to be a mouse in Paris riding a bike with your dog!
Check out some fun new shirts!
L’Esprit de la Provence — France
The Ratatouille Cheese Board Magnet we saw at the media preview for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is now in L’Esprit de la Provence!
Cute!
You can get it for $14.99.
The Art of Disney — The American Adventure
Looking for a decoration you can use for TWO holidays? Check out this new “Moonlight Dance” Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally figurine for $75!
A Halloween AND Christmas decoration!
Really, you could leave this out all year long — especially when you’re playing $75!
Die Weihnachte Ecke — Germany
There is a new to us cupcake ornament in the Christmas store in Germany!
Sweet as can be on your Christmas tree
You can get it for $26.95.
The Queens Table — U.K.
We found 3 new coffee mugs and teacups in the U.K. pavilion in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! This month marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth became the Queen of the U.K. and the Commonwealth.
It’s a celebration!
There’s this mug, which has Queen Elizabeth’s silhouette and is $34.99…
New mug!
…and this one which shows various symbols of the monarchy, including the Queen’s corgis!
Corgis!
This one is also $34.99.
Other side of the mug
Finally, there is this teacup which has the Queen’s royal cypher…
So pretty!
…as well at the Queen’s silhouette.
New teacup
You can get this teacup for $59.99.
The Fjording Shop — Norway
In the Norway pavilion, we found this cute little Frozen dress for $34.99. It comes with two separate pieces.
Do you know anyone who LOVES ‘Frozen’?
Kids can also wear Disney’s new Frozen jacket for $44.99. It even comes with some little Frozen-inspired pins!
This is a fashion STATEMENT!
Rounding out the collection, there’s also a new purple Frozen jacket for $49.99.
This is ALSO a fashion statement!
Be honest: would you wear these if they came in adult sizes?
House of Good Fortune — China
The China pavilion has new Peach and Caramel Frappe-flavored candy!
Would you try?
We can’t decide if this sounds delicious or weird. Should we try them?
Mitsukoshi — Japan
Next up, we hit the Japan pavilion, which was selling some fun 3D character puzzles in the Mitsukoshi store for $17.95 each.
This is interesting!
Whew! That covers all the new merchandise, now what’s up around the park?
EPCOT Construction Updates
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Painting continues outside of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction! We’re getting closer to an opening date!
We spy some painting!
The newly installed Nova Core spaceship has some little blasters installed, too!
More progress!
Across the water, Disney planted some new 50th Anniversary flowers; can you see the 50?
Can you see the 50?
Moana: Journey of Water
While we were on the Monorail, we got a little peek at the upcoming Moana: Journey of Water construction project! It’s looking pretty busy, that’s for sure!
WHOA!
Japan
Finally, a new section of pavement was added in front of the Mitsukoshi store in the Japan pavilion.
There’s a little construction over here!
Looks fresh!
EPCOT Additional Updates
Creations
There was a minor incident over at the Creations store! It was temporarily closed and evacuated due to a fire alarm.
The Creations shop was evacuated
Don’t worry though, the store reopened later in the day and all was well.
Click here to learn more about the evacuation
Those are all the updates we’ve got for now, but stay tuned because we’ll have more soon!
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