Happy Pin Tuesday from EPCOT! Today I found new pins, finally got to see the Figment tote, and of course, got an update on the Tiny Village Drama in Germany pavilion.
I got to EPCOT a little early to ride the EPCOT Monorail to see if anything had changed at Test Track. The monorail gives you a great view of EPCOT and specifically behind the walls of the Test Track refurbishment.
There hasn’t been much visual progress since our previous visit. It seems that the crews are working on supports for something in the entrance for the time being. Be sure to stay tuned to our website for more detailed construction updates.
This is the last week of September 2024 so this will be the final limited edition pins released this month. I love the Ichabod and Mr. Toad Pin the most this week. Let me know which one is your favorite down in the comments below.
When I visited Club Cool it was the opposite of cool – they have run out of so many flavors. Beverly is still available, of course, but all the good ones are gone. Very disappointed.
I saw that the JAMMitors were rocking out on the World Discovery side this morning rather than in Celebration Garden – likely because there was filming for a Canadian morning show around 10:30 a.m. this morning.
After enjoying the JAMMitors for a bit I went to check on Connection Café to see if they had any new items, they didn’t, but they didn’t have a line either. I took full advantage of the quiet morning queue and grabbed a Vanilla Chai Latte to start the day.
At The Seas, I met our newest manatee friend, Inigo. There was a diver in the main tank interacting with guests through the glass. Finally, I stopped by to say good morning to the cuttlefish because they remain my favorites.
The Figment Tote has been restocked in ImageWorks. A small token for the DVC lounge still being closed, I guess. Recently, Nana shared with me that for an extra $10, you can have your name embroidered on the back, which I thought was a neat idea.
I started my World Showcase walk on the Canada side to see if the walls were down yet. No luck. The walls remain, and this giant white structure does, too. Any ideas on what they might be working on in there? Let me know in the comments below.
The Pooh Lug Bags are still available today. They must’ve gotten a few in stock since the big sellout debut.
On my walk down the International Gateway, the back entrance/exit of EPCOT, I saw Mirabel had snuck over. She was meeting a few fans, but her attendant told me she came to see the Food & Wine Festival today.
The Cake Bake Shop is coming together very nicely. Today, all the lights that had been installed were on, including some inside. Most spectacular to me are the twinkling lights surrounding both main entrances. Stay tuned to our website for more detailed updates; here is the previous update.
Back in EPCOT in the France pavilion, I noticed that the La Maison du Vin window had received a new display. This is definitely one that I recommend coming to see in person. There are so many details of France in this one display it could make for a great game of I-Spy.
My favorite details were, of course, the small white mice painting the display into color. Notice any famous arches, perhaps?
The American Adventure was quiet today. I find the fountain in this pavilion to be rather peaceful when it isn’t so incredibly hot and the Ibis leave you alone. Be fair warned. DO NOT SIT AND EAT HERE. You will be pooped on or, at the very least, accosted and harassed by the Ibis.
The Tiny Village Drama continues to unfold. If you haven’t read my photo report previously, you can catch up on the silly drama from last week.
Conductor Mickey Mouse has been watching high on the hilltop for over a year now, but recently, Minnie Mouse has made her way into the miniature village as well. Looks like she just arrived in the town square. I wonder if she came to see Mickey? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
The church remains a scene of calm panic as the same people continue to wait for their next step. They are consistent, I’ll give them that.
On the opposite side of town, there is a dog working hard in the back of a wagon, keeping watch. That guy following them looks a bit suspicious, but I think the pup will be able to handle any hassle.
Our tiniest friend still waves her white flag, relatable, as the man just stands by, ready to issue help, I hope. The railing still hasn’t been replaced. She stands strong, though. Hopefully, this storm rolling in won’t topple her over.
The Karamell-Kuche is always so tempting; that’s the treats shop in the Germany pavilion. Today, they had a Caramel Apple Butter Bar available for $5.29. I skipped today, but it does sounds pretty good. I was really focused on checking to see if we had gotten those Oktoberfest ears from Disneyland yet that match our collection here. NOPE. I’m starting to think that we may not be getting them at all.
On the drawbridge between the Africa area and the China pavilion I saw Friendship 3 doing a donut in the marina. If you look closely at the back of the boat, you can see the back doors are open, and the engine compartment in the stern is open. Likely, Friendship 3 is just being tested by maintenance.
In the Fjording Shop, the exit shop of Frozen Ever After in the Norway Pavilion, I found this kid’s watch set. You are able to change the band and the faceplates of the watch. I think it’s pretty cute, especially the Olaf image.
The Australia Food & Wine Booth remains in the tent today. I wonder what is holding them up in the structure they intended to put it in now. Initially, there were reports that they were just behind, but it’s been a while now. Stay tuned to our website, and we will be sure to update you when or if the real booth ever opens.
On my way out of EPCOT, I noticed in a full circle moment EPCOT Monorail Red zoomed by just as it had when I arrived. I had phenominal parking today. I can’t even call it princess parking because it felt like VIP parking — I was literally as close as this picture was taken — it was wild.
Hope you enjoyed our day in EPCOT. I look forward to our next visit. My favorite part of the day was watching the faces of guests light up, realizing a SCUBA diver was interacting with them through The Seas glass. Let me know what your favorite part of the day was down in the comments.
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