You never know what you might find at EPCOT!

Over the last few days, EPCOT has been transforming from the Festival of the Arts to the upcoming Flower & Garden Festival, and a lot is changing. Check it out here!

Let’s jump right into some food updates!

EPCOT Food Updates

We noticed less Karamell-Kuche popcorn in the Germany pavilion, and it turned out that the popcorn machine was receiving some maintenance work. As a result, the machine was only popping one batch at a time when it should have been popping two batches, according to a Cast Member.

In honor of National Margarita Day, La Cave del Tequila released a special, limited time (one day only!) margarita, called the Rosemary Margarita for $12. It was made with Ambhar Tequila Blanco, rosemary agave, orange liqueur, ginger cordial, and fresh lime juice.

Let’s get to construction!

EPCOT Construction Updates

In the Japan pavilion, there was lots of new pavement construction. Ropes prevented guests from stepping on the new pavement.

Journey Into Imagination with Figment had a broken stand-by line tracker. You’d have to check the My Disney Experience app for the wait time.

The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Nova Corps Starblaster is still being installed! We couldn’t help but notice all the details on this piece.

And near the Cosmic Rewind building, there was a new reader board installed. This board will help you check on wait times.

And preparations for the 2022 Flower & Garden Festival are well on the way, with new construction areas…

…new topiaries…

…and new booths popping up around EPCOT.

We’ll be watching for more changes as the opening date for the Flower & Garden Festival approaches next week!

Check out all the Flower & Garden Festival Booths we’ve seen so far!

EPCOT Merchandise Updates

Pin Traders

Pin Traders had a few new pins, including this 2022 Mardi Gras Pin…

…a Sunflower Pocahontas Pin…

…and a Rose Belle Pin.

There was also a 2022 Spring Break Stitch Pin…

…and new Winnie the Pooh and Droid Depot Pins.

It’s time to head to Creations Shop.

Creations Shop

Creations Shop had a new EPCOT Hat for $29.99…

…and a Peter Pan Mug for $14.99. One side of the mug features Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and more…

…while the other side says, “second star to the right and straight on till morning.”

 There was also a new Have a Magical Day Tumbler for $24.99…

…and a new Mickey Hat Keychain for $14.99.

There was a new Dumbo Mug for $19.99, with one side featuring Dumbo…

…and the other side features other Dumbo characters too.

And a new Dooney & Bourke collection was released! Items in this collection include the Steamboat Mickey Dooney & Bourke Backpack for $268…

…a Steamboat Mickey Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag for $248…

…and a Steamboat Mickey Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag for $298.

You can find these bags for sale online too!

Click here to learn where to buy the Dooney & Bourke Steamboat Willie collection!

Port of Entry

Port of Entry had a new Vault Collection Hoodie for $69.99…

…with matching Vault Collection Sweatpants for $49.99.

There was also a new Vault Collection Cardigan for $69.99, if you want to look REALLY dapper.

And we can’t forget the new Vault Collection Jean Vest for $69.99!

It’s time to head to Art of Disney.

Art of Disney

Art of Disney had the new Mulan Designer Doll Collection for $129.99.

The Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Dolls were also there! They cost $199.99.

And there was this colorful Tiki Bird Figurine for $140.

Which of these items would you put in your house?

Disney Traders

Disney Traders was all about Encanto! This Maribel Plush Doll was $22.99…

…or you can get this cute Maribel Funko Pop Figure for $15.25. 

Sidekicks were not left out either! Parce the Jaguar Plush was $24.99…

…and Chispi the Capybara Plush was $22.99.

We don’t know how we’d pick just one.

United Kingdom Pavilion

In the UK pavilion, there was a new Mickey Phone Booth Ornament for $24.99.

Shall we move over to Canada?

Canada Pavilion

In Canada, we found lots of new maple goodies! This Maple Syrup was $14.99 for the plastic bottle, or a glass bottle for $24.99.

There were new Bear Car Coasters for $9.99 too. 

And what about this sweet new Maple Leaf Lollipop for $3.45!

There was also new Maple Sugar for $5.95.

And we found new packaged Maple Popcorn for $6.95!

We’re off to our last store — in Japan!

Japan Pavilion

In Mitsukoshi, these new Studio Ghibli Chopsticks are $7.95 per set.

There was a funny “Donald” Duck Keychain for $11.50.

And say hello to this Hello Kitty Cup of Noodles Funko Pop!

We have one last stop now — to Anna and Elsa!

EPCOT Various Updates

Elsa and Anna were meeting guests in Royal Sommerhus again in the Norway pavilion! You can have a chat with Queen Anna and Elsa…

…and take socially distanced photos!

We were so excited to meet with them inside again!

Read more about Royal Sommerhus reopening here!

And that’s all the news from EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World updates!

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