EPCOT is going through quite a few changes over the next few weeks!
EPCOT!
The 2022 Festival of the Arts is scheduled to close on February 21st, followed by the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival opening on March 2nd. LOTS of things are changing in EPCOT, and your wallet might also be in danger. Find out what’s new in EPCOT!
EPCOT Construction Updates
Progress is moving along for the Nova Corps Starblaster that will be located outside the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride! We spotted more work being done this week, and we can’t wait to see when it’s finished.
Nova Corps Starblaster progress!
We noticed new signs near some of the 50th anniversary gold statues, including a QR code for a behind-the-scenes video.
50th Anniversary Gold Statue QR Code
And graffiti was added to some of the miniature trains near the Germany pavilion!
New graffiti!
Now let’s check out all the new merch that will have your wallet screaming.
EPCOT Merchandise Updates
Creations Shop
If you love Mickey balloons, there’s now a Mickey Balloon Sipper in Disney World! We found this one at Creations Shop for $22.99.
Mickey Balloon Sipper
You can either drink out of your new sipper or display it on your shelf! If you collect Mickey balloon items, this one is for you.
Here’s more about the Mickey Balloon Sipper!
We also found this Disney Princess Set, which comes with a long sleeve top…
Disney Princess Sweatshirt
…and a pair of matching pants! Both items are covered in images of the princesses, with fun words or phrases for each one. They cost $49.99 each.
Disney Princess Sweatpants
Now let’s check out some new ears!
Souvenir Cart
We found NEW Alice in Wonderland Minnie Ears at the souvenir cart located just between the United Kingdom and France pavilions! These ears are covered in satin material, with the ears featuring an allover Alice in Wonderland print, and the bow is blue with lace trim, just like Alice’s dress.
Alice in Wonderland Ears!!
You can find them at the souvenir cart for $29.99, but we aren’t sure how long they might last!
Read more about the new Alice in Wonderland Minnie Ears here!
La Bottega Italiana
We spotted the return of the Via Napoli Ornament in the Italy pavilion in EPCOT! It was located for sale in La Bottega Italiana, and it looks just like the fan-favorite pizza restaurant.
Via Napoli Ornament
If you really like Via Napoli, you can get it for $29.99 while it lasts!
Check out more photos of the Via Napoli ornament here!
EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Updates
The 2022 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is coming up on March 2nd, and topiaries are beginning to arrive! We found these adorable panda topiaries in the China pavilion…
Panda Topiaries
…and some topiary prep in the Morocco pavilion.
Morocco topiary prep
Over in the United Kingdom pavilion, we also found topiaries of Captain Hook and Peter Pan…
Captain Hook and Peter Pan
…as well as the Crocodile, of course.
Hey there, Crocodile!
You can also find a cute Winnie the Pooh topiary holding a red balloon…
Winnie the Pooh
…Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore topiaries…
Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore
…and a Rabbit topiary!
Rabbit
And there’s also a booth being set up in the UK pavilion, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on EPCOT for more Flower & Garden developments!
UK Flower and Garden Festival Booth
And that’s all the news from EPCOT! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates!
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