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Today we visit Epcot to see What’s New in Future World, World Showcase, and (lots of!) merchandise! Journey with us!

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Flower and Garden Festival

Epcot’s Future World

Electric Umbrella has this handy Allergy-Friendly Menu available for diners. It covers Gluten/Wheat, Milk, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Soy, and Fish/Shellfish allergies.

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Allergen Menu at Electric Umbrella

At Fountain View, the park’s Starbucks location, bagels will now be available later into the day (while the day’s supplies last). We saw this extension at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently, too.

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Fountain View Bagels

There’s lots of construction in progress in Future World, including the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

This massive ride building will house an indoor coaster that’s expected to thrill guests in 2021.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

Some of the building is also visible from the Wonders of Life pavilion area.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

The entrance of the attraction is a construction zone, too.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

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Guardians of the Galaxy Construction

Nearby, ‘Space 220’, the space-themed restaurant coming to the area adjacent to Mission: Space is taking shape — literally. This monolith is a curve of cinderblocks.

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Mission Space Restaurant

The restaurant extends behind the treeline as well.

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Mission Space Restaurant

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Mission Space Restaurant

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Mission Space Restaurant

Epcot’s World Showcase

Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion introduced a lovely lemon cheesecake around Easter, and it’s still in the case! We loved the bright and tasty treat, which now has a gummy lemon wedge on top rather than the Easter Eggs it initially came topped with. (Click here to read our review of this Springtime Cheesecake!)

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Springtime Lemon Cheesecake still available!

Over at the American Adventure pavilion, construction walls and fences are up from the seating area to the DVC booth.

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American Pavilion Construction

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American Pavilion Construction

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American Pavilion Construction

Work is also in progress on the bricks at the entrance of the pavilion.

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American Pavilion Construction

The areas on either side of the main doors are complete with refreshed brick and mortar work.

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American Pavilion Construction

The center bricks are still to be addressed.

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American Pavilion Construction

In Heritage Manor, Coney Island Classics Kettle Corn is now available. It’s $5.99 per bag and not snack credit eligible.

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Heritage Manor Coney Island Kettle Corn

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Heritage Manor Coney Island Kettle Corn

In Italy, guests can now participate in the Paint Your Own Mask activity! For $30 for a resin mask or $50 for a paper mache mask, a guest receives a plain mask and access to craft supplies. We’ve got all the details here!

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Paint Your Own Mask

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Paint Your Own Mask

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Paint Your Own Mask

The activity itself takes only as long as your creativity requires, and masks can be picked up later in the day or sent to the front of the park or to your Disney World resort when they’re dry. Paint Your Own Mask is available between 11AM and 8PM.

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Paint Your Own Mask

Outside at the Italy pavilion, the Donkey Cart has new cocktail popsicles (hello, refreshing!) in limoncello, berry sangria, and sparkling strawberry. The Rose Regale has been removed from this menu but is still available in the Italy wine store.

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Italy Pavilion Donkey Cart

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Italy Pavilion Donkey Cart

Stay tuned for our full review!

In Japan, cool off with the Blood Orange Lemonade at the outdoor sake bar.

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Japan Outdoor Sake Bar

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Blood Orange Sake Lemonade

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Blood Orange Sake Lemonade

The new, as-yet-unnamed signature restaurant in Japan is also taking shape.

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Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

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Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

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Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

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Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

Chefs de France has a new fish option:  Riz safrane aux fruits de mer. This replaces a previous cod and monkfish dish with updated accompaniments.

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Chefs de France Menu

L’Artisan des Glaces has a new specialty flavor: orange!

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Special Flavor: Orange

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Special Flavor: Orange

Construction on the new Ratatouille ride at the France pavilion continues. Scaffolding is visible over the roofline from various angles.

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France Pavilion Construction

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France Pavilion Construction

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France Pavilion Construction

And International Gateway construction continues as the Skyliner station necessitated new entrance and security layouts.

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International Gateway Construction

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International Gateway Construction

In the United Kingdom, cast members were celebrating the birth of a baby boy to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex!

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UK Pavilion Celebrates the Newborn of Sussex

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UK Pavilion Celebrates the Newborn of Sussex

And in Canada, Le Cellier‘s current World Showcase Poutine is from Norway and features French fries topped with juniper salt, cheese curds, white cheddar cheese, citrus-cured salmon, dill cream, pickled shallots, and crispy capers. (Don’t forget you can order the secret menu Traditional Poutine — you just have to ask! See more here!)

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World Showcase Poutine

In the former smoking area between Norway and China, guests will now find this no smoking sign. It indicates that the designated smoking area is outside the Park entrance. See more here!

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No Smoking Sign between Norway and China

Epcot Merchandise

At merchandise carts around the park, we spotted these Tinker Bell Glow Wings! (We found them in Disneyland last week!)

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

The wings are battery-operated and glow in various colors. The lights can also flash.

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

This Tink-shaped button on the strap allows you to cycle through the colors and make the lights flash or still. Cute detail!

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

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Tinker Bell Glow Wings

Flower & Garden Festival merchandise is 25% off, and multiple cast members we asked said AP and DVC discounts should also apply! Click here for more details about the discount!

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Flower & Garden Merch Discounted!

Mickey and Minnie American Flag merchandise has arrived in Mouse Gear.

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

The collection includes red, white, and blue dishware.

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

We’re loving this Minnie Mouse picture frame and the adorable plush, too!

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

Other merch includes a set of salt and pepper shakers and lots of clothing and hats!

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

There are even spirit jerseys…of course!

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

And the piece de resistance: these red, white, and blue Minnie ears! So far we’ve only spotted these at Mouse Gear, but we expect they’ll pop up all over the World soon!

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

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Mickey and Minnie America Merchandise

We also spotted this new-to-us “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” shirt in Mouse Gear.

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It’s Kind of Fun Tee

Epcot also has lots of Aladdin merchandise. We told you about it here — click to learn more!

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Aladdin Merchandise

And at various locations in World Showcase, some flag toothpick holders, glassware, and ornaments are BOGO 40% off!

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Glassware and ornaments discounted in World Showcase

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Glassware and ornaments discounted in World Showcase

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Glassware and ornaments discounted in World Showcase

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Glassware and ornaments discounted in World Showcase

At Imagination’s ImageWorks, we spotted the first of what we’re sure will be LOADS of Disney’s Riviera Resort merchandise. This display is located near the entrance to the DVC lounge.

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Riviera Merchandise at ImageWorks

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Riviera Merchandise at ImageWorks

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Riviera Merchandise at ImageWorks

And don’t forget Mother’s Day, y’all! We found these little placards in various merch locations encouraging shoppers to buy some “magic for mom”.

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Don’t forget Mother’s Day — this Sunday!

Epcot’s International Gateway Skyliner Construction

At the International Gateway, Skyliner construction continues. Presently the security and entrance areas here have seen a small change while the regular entrance sees changes to accommodate the new gondola system.

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International Gateway Construction

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International Gateway Construction

We’ll have more looks at this later today.

Epcot Moment of Zen

And finally, some love from one of our favorite mice! We heart you, too, Minnie! 

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Minnie Loves You!

Thanks for journeying on this, our spaceship earth, with us! See ya next time from Walt Disney World with the latest What’s New!

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