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New Magical Chalk Art Characters at EPCOT

The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts brings vibrant new chalk art to World Showcase and beyond. As part of the popular "Chalk Full of Characters" offering, guests can embark on a scavenger hunt to find their favorite Disney personalities transformed into colorful murals. From classic characters like Mickey Mouse to newer additions like Luca, artists have rendered over 25 Disney figures in a variety of eye-catching styles.

New Characters Several new faces join the lineup for 2024. The Aristocats Over in the France Pavilion, guests can now spot Aristocats Marie, Berlioz, Toulouse, and their mother Duchess. The adorable kittens scramble up a building near Palais du Vin as their eccentric Uncle Waldo looks on. The Great Mouse Detective At the United Kingdom Pavilion, Basil the Baker Street detective chases his nemesis Professor Ratigan and sidekick Fidget. Loyal companion Dr. Dawson and client Olivia Flaversham follow behind in this dynamic scene from the 1986 film. Pocahontas New indigenous characters appear at The American Adventure pavilion. Pocahontas's racoon friend Meeko reaches for a treat held just out of reach by hummingbird Flit. Their colorful mural decorates a column outside the Art of Disney store. Returning Favorites In addition to the newcomers, many beloved characters make return appearances in 2024. Remy and Emile The rat brothers from Ratatouille can once again be found scurrying around Gusteau's restaurant in the France Pavilion. Remy climbs a pipe with a wheel of cheese while Emile snacks on grapes overhead. Peter Pan Over in the United Kingdom, Peter Pan's shadow peers in through a second-story window as if looking for its owner. The mischievous silhouette appears above the Toy Soldier shop, delighting Disney fans. Duffy and Gelatoni These best furry friends visiting from Tokyo can be spotted outside Mitsukoshi Department Store in Japan. Duffy the teddy bear and his artsy feline pal Gelatoni have painted a Mickey design on the beam below their chalk mural. Full List of Characters Here is the complete list of all Disney figures included in the 2024 "Chalk Full of Characters" scavenger hunt:

Mexico Pavilion - Dante the dog from Coco (both regular and spirit guide versions)

Norway Pavilion - Snowgies from Frozen - Bruni the salamander from Frozen 2

China Pavilion - Little Brother dog from Mulan - Mushu and Cri-Kee from Mulan

Germany Pavilion - Pascal the chameleon from Tangled (multiple locations)

Italy Pavilion - Luca and Alberto from Luca - Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio

The American Adventure - Meeko the raccoon from Pocahontas - Flit the hummingbird from Pocahontas

Japan Pavilion - Duffy the teddy bear - Gelatoni the cat

Morocco Pavilion - Abu the monkey from Aladdin

France Pavilion - Remy and Emile from Ratatouille - Marie, Berlioz, Toulouse kittens from The Aristocats - Uncle Waldo from The Aristocats

United Kingdom Pavilion - Peter Pan's shadow - Basil, Ratigan, Fidget from The Great Mouse Detective - Olivia Flaversham from The Great Mouse Detective - Dr. Dawson from The Great Mouse Detective

Canada Pavilion - Koda the bear from Brother Bear Locations To aid guests in finding all of their beloved Disney friends, here are the exact locations for each chalk mural:

Mexico Pavilion Dante stands guard at both front entrances to the Mexico pyramid. His spirit guide alebrije form decorates the right side, while his original dog appearance adorns the left.

Norway Pavilion - Snowgies: On the side of a building near the restrooms - Bruni: Inside a faux fireplace by the outdoor seating at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

China Pavilion - Little Brother: Outside the House of Good Fortune near a bench - Mushu and Cri-Kee: By the Joy of Tea store Germany Pavilion - Pascal #1: Blending in on the Volkskunst shop sign - Pascal #2: Outside Karamell-Kuche holding popcorn - Pascal #3: Painting near Volkskunst crafts and clocks Italy Pavilion Find Luca, Alberto, and Machiavelli the cat by a decorative fountain. Jiminy Cricket sits atop the brickwork of a nearby building. The American Adventure Spot Meeko and Flit on a column by the Art of Disney store.

Japan Pavilion Duffy and Gelatoni overlook festival guests from their perch atop the Mitsukoshi Department Store entrance. Morocco Pavilion Abu peers around a corner down an alley leading towards the central market area.

France Pavilion - Remy: Climbing a pipe outside Gusteau's - Emile: Above Remy eating grapes - Aristocats: Running along the building by La Petite Rue - Uncle Waldo: On the bridge near the Palais du Vin entrance

United Kingdom Pavilion - Peter Pan's shadow: Floating outside a second-story window above the Toy Soldier store - Great Mouse Detective characters: Basil, Ratigan, Fidget, Olivia, and Dawson on the side of a building near the stage Canada Pavilion Koda splashes below the bridge closest to the France Pavilion.

Conclusion The creative Disney character chalk art scattered throughout EPCOT makes the 2024 Festival of the Arts more lively and engaging. Both longtime fans and new guests will enjoy seeking out and discovering over 25 playful Disney personalities. The "Chalk Full of Characters" scavenger hunt adds an extra layer of magic as visitors explore World Showcase and beyond. With artistic new additions like The Aristocats and The Great Mouse Detective joining classic figures such as Mickey Mouse, there is something for everyone to spot and appreciate during this year's artistic event. Read the full article

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School Bread – Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe

I know this is almost sacrilegious to say, but I’ve never had the school bread in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion.  I know it’s got a loyal, nearly fanatical fan base and I know saying I’ve never tried it is like saying I’ve never had the turkey leg or a Dole Whip…  But for some reason, I’ve never made space in my stomach to give it a shot.

The recipe is all over the place online and I’ve been saying for months that I’d try it, but like when it’s at Epcot, I never got around to adding it to my “bake” list until now. Doing a yeast bread that involves icing and custard, no matter how delicious it sounded, it seemed like it was a major investment in time… And it was. It’s not a hard recipe, just one with a lot of steps that takes longer than your average baked good.

I did follow the recipe exactly, but as anybody who’s read this blog knows, making custard seems to never work out for me (as we can see here and here) and I was yet again defeated with this recipe. While I got so, so, so close, I cooled it off too early, it was ever-so-slightly too runny still so I added whipped topping to thicken it off.

Brilliant solution that tasted fabulous, but I’m sure it made it taste less like it does in the parks. Next time, I’ll get pre-made custard or I’ll just make pudding… Which I mess up only about 50% of the time as opposed to 100% of the time. Also, I ended up way more flour than the original recipe called for.  I’m not sure if it’s because I might have used an extra half a cup of water, or if it just really needed the extra flour…  As written, the dough was so sticky and watery it was completely impossible to handle. And this makes a lot of school bread. I ended up with 14 pastries.

I tasted this as it went along and it was really neat to see how each of the components came together to change it from being a regular yeast bread that was maybe even a little savory, like a dinner roll, but ended up being the right level of sweet and hearty. I actually thought this would be like a doughnut when I decided to do this recipe. It’s more like Norway’s answer to a sweet breads like cinnamon rolls, without the super sweet overload. I really liked it and will go out of my way to have it next time at Epcot.

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School Bread

As is served at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, Norway Pavilion, EPCOT Bread -   2 pints water -   2 1/2 ounces melted butter -   3 ounces instant or dry yeast -   2 – 2.5 pounds flour (with more available as needed) -   3 1/2 ounces sugar -   1 teaspoon cardamom -   1 eggSugar Glaze -   2 cups confectioners’ sugar -   1/4 cup milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract -   12 ounces shredded coconut, shredded and toasted

Vanilla Custard Bread

Add warm water to melted butter (about 90-95 degrees) and add yeast and let stand 2-3 minutes or until mixture starts to froth. Add flour, sugar, cardamom, and egg. Mix 5-10 minutes until dough stiffens, adding more flour as needed. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to rise 1 hour, or until dough doubles in size. Punch down dough and roll dough into a thick log, handling as little as possible. Cut dough into 5 ounce portions and roll into a ball. Do not press down!  Place them on a greased baking sheet and allow them to rise another 15-30 minutes, until the dough has risen and puffed, but not spread.

Bake in an oven preheated to 375 for 15 minutes.  Breads are done when they have a slight crust and the bottoms have browned slightly. Let cool on a wire rack. When cooled, hollow out an area for the filling in the middle of the bread, making sure to not go all the way through the bread. Sugar Glaze Combine all ingredients except the coconut to form a thick glaze. Working quickly with one bread at a time, dip bread hole-side down in the sugar glaze and coat with toasted coconut. Return breads to wire rack to dry. Vanilla Custard In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside, skimming away the skin. In a bowl, beat sugar, extract, and egg yolks until mixture has doubled. Do not over mix. Put mixer to low and slowly add several spoonfuls of warm milk to temper the custard mixture. Then slowly stream milk into mixture and mix until just incorporated. Transfer to a metal bowl or top portion of a double boiler. Over a double boiler, slowly add the dissolved cornstarch to the custard mixture and stir gently and constantly until mixture thickens. Do not allow to boil.  When warmed and thickened, move bowl to an ice bath to cool completely. Once totally cooled, using a piping bag, pipe custard into pastry and finish with a decorative dollop or swirl. ~~~~  °o°  ~~~~ This post was featured in the Februrary link party “Ride the Rails” featuring topics related to Disney’s “Frozen” in the Disney parks, hosted by “The Magical Blogorail.” Read the full article

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Troll Horn with orange marmalade cream. Just the right amount of sweetness!

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Lemon Cheesecake. Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, Epcot - Norway Pavilion.

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Who LOVES School? Er, I Mean, Who Loves School Bread?!

Who LOVES School? Er, I Mean, Who Loves School Bread?!

Somewhat polarizing – no, not everyone loves (or even likes) this – but mostly revered, Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion is the home to this guilty pleasure.

A sweet roll filled with custard, draped in icing, and dipped in Coconut, some think that this delectable dessert is overly dry from the first bite.  Oh, the custard is tasty, they say, but doesn’t Epcot provide better…

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Some Really Cool and Interesting Secrets About Epcot

Some Really Cool and Interesting Secrets About Epcot

EPCOT is the second of the four parks built at Walt Disney World® Resort. It opened as EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982, consists of 300 acres and is more than twice the size of the Magic Kingdom. The acronym stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”. It is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, technological innovation and international culture. Many people think of E…

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Theme park restaurants that I like

Magic Kingdom

Liberty Tree Tavern

Sleepy Hollow

Liberty Tree, specifically for lunch. Their sandwiches are amazing. For dinner, it’s a traditional Thanksgiving feast, and I don’t really care about those.

EPCOT

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Biergarten

La Cava del Tequila

Le Cellier

Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe

Sunshine Seasons

Teppan Edo

Tokyo Dining

Via Napoli

I’ve had a favorite meal in literally every single one of these places. When this park gets it right, (it’s still too expensive, but) it really gets it right.

Hollywood Studios

50’s Prime Time Cafe

The Hollywood Brown Derby

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Honestly, Prime Time is mostly on here for the PB&J milkshake, and Sci-Fi is mostly on here for the atmosphere. I could take or leave the food.

Animal Kingdom

Flame Tree Barbecue

Harambe Market

Nomad Lounge

Satu’li Canteen

Tiffins

Tusker House

For a while, this park and I were not on the same wavelength about food. Either they were offering food I didn’t care about, or they were but I didn’t know it was there.

That’s changed, but it still hasn’t sunken in. Every time I remember it, I’m delighted afresh.

Disney Springs

Earl of Sandwich

Homecomin’ Kitchen

Raglan Road

Excited to expand this part of the list. Don’t know how we’ll ever escape the magnetic pull between Earl and Homecomin’ though.

Disney resorts

Big River Grille and Brewing Works

Boma

Capt. Cook’s

Crew’s Cup Lounge

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Jiko

‘Ohana

Sanaa

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Trail’s End

For the record, I specifically like Trail’s End for lunch. Americana cuisine, thoughtfully prepared. For dinner, it becomes an all-you-can-eat buffet of chicken tenders, mac ‘n’ cheese, and starch casserole

Disneyland

Bengal Barbecue

Cafe Orleans

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Blue Bayou is an honorable mention for the atmosphere. But it really is criminal that there's cheaper, tastier versions of the same food nextdoor in Cafe Orleans.

Incidentally, here are the theme park restaurants that I'd still like to try.

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#disneyatoz day 11-Kringla Bakeri og Kafe #kringlabakeri #epcot #norway #disneyphotochallenge #disney #catandraechallenges (at Kringla Bakeri OG Kafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwH_ZYLnwDG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lv42ykuv46b

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The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs!

The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs!

When discussing the best desserts in Disney World, what comes to mind? Do you think of EPCOT’s treats, like Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe’s School Bread? Or a classic snack, like a Cheshire Cat Tail, from Magic Kingdom? Maybe you like to venture to Animal Kingdom for Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse from Pandora? Or, do you dream of a Hollywood Studios favorite, like the Grapefruit Cake from Hollywood…

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Doesn’t everyone have a picture with this Norwegian troll at the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT? . Did you know that there are a couple of identical statues at a railway station in Norway??? 🇳🇴 . I look forward to taking a picture in front of it every year to look back on when I am much older. . Now I’m craving some Troll Horns and School Bread from Kringla Bakeri og Kafe. 🤤 . #epcotnorway #norwayepcot #norwegiantroll #norwegiantrolls #epcot #schoolbread #kringlabakeri #kringlabakeriogkafe #cute #troll #trolls #disney #disneyfan #disneylover #disneylife #disneylifestyle #disneyig #disneyigers #instadisney #instadisneyworld #worldshowcase #epcotcenter #epcotcenterdisney #waltdisneyworld #ilovedisney #welovedisney #disneyfamily #disneyfamilyvacation #emersonlovesdisney #emersonloves (at Epcot Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RzNswFHkz/?igshid=yc60itcw8217

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*:･ﾟ✧ °o° EPCOT

RIDES

Frozen Everafter

Gran Fiesta Tour

Journey into Imagination with Figment

Living with the Land

Mission: Space

The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Soarin’

Spaceship Earth

Test Track

SHOWS

The American Adventure

Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

Imageworks

Impressions de France

O Canada!

Reflections of China

Turtle Talk with Crush

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

Kidcot Fun Stops

Illuminations

Innoventions

Meet Disney Pals at Epcot Character Spot

Tigger’s Maze in England Pavilion

Various Character Meet and Greets

FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS

CHARACTER: Garden Grill

CHARACTER: Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Biergarten

Chefs de France

Coral Reef Restaurant

Le Cellier Steakhouse

La Hacienda de San Angel

Monsieur Paul

Nine Dragons Resturant

Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room

San Angel Inn

Spice Road Table

Teppan Edo

Tokyo Dining

Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar

Tutto Italia Ristorante

Via Napoli

QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS AND SNACK STOPS

Block and Hans ( Snack Stop )

La Cantina de San Angel

La Cava del Tequila ( Snack Stop )

Crepes des Chefs de France ( Snack Stop )

Electric Umbrella Restaurant

Fife and Drum Tavern ( Snack Stop )

Funnel Cake ( Snack Stop )

Fountain View ( Snack Stop )

Gelati ( Snack Stop )

Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie ( Snack Stop )

Joy of Tea ( Snack Stop )

Kabuki Cafe ( Snack Stop )

Katsura Grill

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe ( Snack Stop )

L'Artisan des Glaces ( Snack Stop )

The Land Cart ( Snack Stop )

Liberty Inn

Lotus Blossom Cafe ( Snack Stop )

Popcorn in Canada ( Snack Stop )

Promenade Refreshments ( Snack Stop )

Refreshment Cool Post ( Snack Stop )

Restaurant Marrakesh

Sommerfest

Sunshine Seasons Food Court

Tangierine Café

Taste Track ( Snack Stop )

Test Track Cool Wash ( Snack Stop )

UK Beer Cart ( Snack Stop )

Via Napoli Piza Window ( Snack Stop )

Les Vins des Chefs de France ( Snack Stop )

Yorkshire County Fish Shop

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❄❄Sos fanático de "Frozen"?. Estas invitado a celebrar "Frozen 2" en Epcot® con nuevas experiencias a partir del 22 de noviembre de 2019. No dejes de hacer una parada en: Royal Sommerhus, ubicado en el pabellón de Noruega en Epcot, para visitar a Anna y Elsa, quienes celebrarán su nueva aventura épica. Tanto Anna como Elsa tendrán nuevos looks inspirados en "Frozen 2".👗🧥 Ademas podran comprar nuevos disfraces de Elsa y Anna inspirados en "Frozen 2".🛍👗🧥 ✋No olviden hacer una parada en:🧁 Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe y asi podran saborear un exquisito pastelito relleno de crema de mantequilla de chocolate decorado con glaseado de fuego y coronado con un Bruni de chocolate blanco. Todad las golosinas inspiradas en "Frozen 2" exclusivas de esta ubicación también están disponibles. La diversión no termina ahí. Muchas sorpresas estarán esperando exclusivamente el 22 de noviembre de 2019 en Epcot.🌐 #epcotdisney #Disney #aledisneyagente #agentedisney #disneyparks #disneyorlando #bruni #anna #frozen2 #elsa #noruega #epcotnoruega #ale_wishing #wishingformagictravel (en Epcot - Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5CGeKtBi_F/?igshid=1afcwe7wm1u1f

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The Essential Guide to Breakfast at Disney World

At Walt Disney World, nearly everything qualifies as a breakfast. Hot dogs are slung by 10 a.m., last night’s desserts double as sugary morning fare, and the Dole Whip stand opens earlier than your usual workday begins. Truly, there are no rules.

But while the options are boundless, sitting down to a full meal of eggs, bacon, and toast here can be a merciless catch-22: You either cannibalize your early-morning park time (precious hours when ride lines are shorter than usual) with dining, or forego the serious sustenance required for the long day ahead.

There are, in fact, some fantastic eye-openers on the property, but you’ll have to know where to find them. Which is why we’ve highlighted the best breakfast tacos to scarf on the run, specialty foods worth taking a break for, and when you should just rely on the emergency granola bars in your backpack.

Desperate for caffeine? The most obvious options are called out below, but refer to Eater’s comprehensive guide to coffee and tea across the property for info on where to get hopped up throughout the day.

The famous Cat Tail pastry at the Cheshire Café

Magic Kingdom

With an updated park entry procedure, having a reservation no longer gets you into the park as early as it used to. Character dining options are either the Crystal Palace buffet with Winnie The Pooh & Friends (don’t knock it, Eeyore is a delight) or the iconic Cinderella’s Royal Table, with tableside princess visits inside the castle’s upper towers. The only other sit-down options are Plaza Restaurant, which just introduced breakfast, and Be Our Guest (more on that below).

Signature morning sweets include Cheshire Café’s eponymous “cat tail,” a pink and purple icing-drizzled Danish log, and the warm jumbo cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern; both are fine, not great. If you prefer to start the day with a macaroni-and-cheese-topped hot dog, you’re in luck, because Cosmic Ray’s, Lunching Pad, and Casey’s Corner all start serving lunch fare bright ’n’ early at 10 a.m — with the frozen pineapple favorite, Dole Whip, up for grabs as early as 9 a.m.

Top Pick: Sleepy Hollow, whose freshly made sweet and savory waffle sandwiches hit the spot, unless you indulge in a Mickey-shaped one instead. (Late risers, take note: the ham, egg, and cheese waffle sammy is served ’till noon.) Avoid: Be Our Guest. The hottest ticket in town is a travesty at breakfast time, when a chaotic pre-order format ruins its delightful Beauty and the Beast-themed interiors. The food isn’t terrible and comes out lightning quick, but it remains a pricey breakfast that’s not entirely worth it. Coffee: The Main Street Bakery (halfway down the main drag, right-hand side) hides the park’s very own Starbucks, while a Joffrey’s Revive stand in Tomorrowland (by Space Mountain) serves solid coffee without the long lines.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Morning options are tough to come by inside this timeless take on Tinseltown, with most quick-service locations opening early with lunchtime foods in busy months, but grab-and-go eats, such as the whoopie pie-like carrot cake cookie, at the Trolley Car Café Starbucks are a reliable choice. That is, if you’re not eating omelets and Mickey waffles with familiar Disney Junior faces at Hollywood & Vine, the only spot in the park offering character dining.

Top Pick: Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. The strange delights at this quick-service stand are worth stopping for, particularly the indulgent scrambled-egg bowl with smoked brisket, gravy-smothered tater tots, and a s’mores French toast breakfast sandwich with graham-crusted brioche. It’s less sweet than it sounds, and you can even use Disney’s mobile-ordering service to skip the line. Avoid: ...eating lunch fare at 10 a.m. It won’t end well. Coffee: Starbucks is located within the Trolley Car Café (at end of the entrance’s central stretch, right-hand side), but a Joffrey’s Coffee stand is conveniently lurking at the entrance of Toy Story Land.

Cheesy stuffed croissants at Les Halles Boulangerie

Epcot

Epcot’s World Showcase is the place to chow down on international cuisine within themed pavilions during the day, but only Mexico, Norway, and France are open pre-11 a.m. If you’re back there — most likely for a morning ride on Frozen Ever After — there are sweet Scandinavian pastries and a salmon-and-egg bagel at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe, or Mexican specialties like chilaquiles and pambazo de chorizo con huevo at Cantina de San Angel.

You won’t totally destroy your plans by sitting down for breakfast, so munch on a family-sized platter of hearty staples with Chip ’n’ Dale, Pluto, and Mickey Mouse at Garden Grill or with a bevy of princesses at Norway’s part-buffet, part-restaurant Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, the park’s two character dining locations. If you’re just putzing around Future World between morning Fastpass reservations and need a quick bite, Sunshine Seasons, with its souffle, croissant egg sandwich, and healthy options like a tofu wrap and overnight oats, is your best bet.

Top Pick: Les Halles Boulangerie in the World Showcase’s France pavilion for a tempting bakery case of croissants and chocolate-filled pastries, along with ham- and cheese-stuffed croissants, quiches, and croque monsieurs. Avoid: Waiting until World Showcase opens at 11 a.m. Have a little something, even if it’s a piece of fruit — you’ll want to pace yourself once the real eating begins. Coffee: Here, Starbucks is called Fountain View; walk past Spaceship Earth and it’ll be on your right-hand side, across from the fountain. Can’t wait? There are Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks beneath the monorail station, over by Test Track, and within the World Showcase.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Given that your morning plans likely include waiting for the immensely popular Avatar: Flight of Passage ride, skip the sad pastries sold at pop-up stands nearby and send a family member to retrieve French toast sticks, sausage-and-egg biscuits, or sweet pineapple lumpia from Pandora’s nearby Pongu Pongu stand. (The line now snakes through an outdoor walkway between Pandora and Africa, alleviating any difficulty of shimmying through a proper queue to find them — a big Disney no-no.)

Your only true sit-down options are Tusker House, a character breakfast buffet with good food and a few African options (mealie pap, beef bobotie) or, gulp, Rainforest Cafe, so opt for the former if you’re inclined. It’s got the core characters — Mickey, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy — and some of the best grub, too.

Top Pick: Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. The quick-service counter in Asia has an array of made-to-order sunrise sandwiches — bacon and egg on challah toast, sausage and egg on an English muffin — as well as a breakfast burrito and tacos, all served with herbed hash-brown bites. Avoid: Kusafiri Coffee Shop, the kiosk in Africa whose oversized Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll is not as good as Instagram would have you believe. Coffee: Creature Comforts houses the park’s Starbucks (take the left at the park’s emblematic Tree of Life; it’ll be on your left-hand side), but if you’re headed toward DinoLand U.S.A., Isle of Java is more convenient.

Tonga toast at the Polynesian Village

Around the Resort

All Disney Resort hotels offer breakfast, but only some are worth changing your plans for:

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Kona Cafe offers loco moco and macadamia-nut pancakes, but is most famously known for the cinnamon sugar-crusted, banana-stuffed sourdough loaf that is Tonga Toast. Reservations can be tough to nab, so you can also grab the toast to go (sans strawberry compote) at Capt. Cook’s.

Disney’s Yacht Club: Ale & Compass offers one of the best breakfast buffets in the park (they’ve even got whitefish salad!) as a small upcharge to its selection of inventive entrees that are, for the time being at least, priced competitively.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Sanaa’s limited but substantial breakfast menu, paired with up-close views of animals, makes it a top choice time and time again.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn: If you’re looking to give your kids some princess magic and yourself a table-service breakfast (poached eggs with fennel sausage; sopressata-stuffed breakfast calzone) far superior to the character buffets, Trattoria al Forno is the spot.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 1900 Park Fare is the ol’ standard when it comes to character dining, but Grand Floridian Cafe not-so-secretly has one of the best breakfast menus (and calmest atmospheres) on property.

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort: Fuel is the ideal lobby pit-stop, with a full espresso bar, egg sandwiches, and endless packaged snacks ideal for scarfing while waiting for the Magic Kingdom bus.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort: Ravello not only has a superior breakfast buffet, but hosts character dining a couple days a week, giving you quality time with Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie alongside a gourmet spread of charcuterie, house-made granola, and eggs made to order.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: The perk of staying at a Disney hotel that recently underwent renovations is an updated quick-service menu that almost always includes unexpected surprises. Enjoy breakfast Cubans, coconut waffles, and a chorizo tostones Benedict at Centertown Market or try the cream cheese-guava French toast and yucca hash at the hotel’s Spyglass Grille.

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter: Load up on breakfast po’ boys, baguette French toast, breakfast shrimp and grits bowls, and beignets from the quick-service counters at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory.

Disney’s Art of Animation: Long heralded as the best quick-service food of all value-tier hotels, Landscape of Flavors delivers a strong and varied bounty, with breakfast sandwiches on naan bread, challah French toast, and vegan seitan scrambles.

Source: https://www.eater.com/2018/12/21/18138029/best-breakfast-restaurants-walt-disney-world-florida

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What’s New in Epcot: Construction and Tram Updates, Paper Straws, and Menu Updates

Greetings from Epcot! Between enjoying the Flower and Garden Festival, seeing construction progress (on SO many projects), finding new paper straws, menu updates, and so much new merchandise… well, we were pretty busy!

Hello from Epcot!

Let’s start our update in the parking lot this week.

What’s New with Epcot’s Parking Lot Trams

You will be walking a little more than you’re used to when you take a parking lot tram to the park entrance for a bit while work is being done on the entrance of the park. Get all the details on the Epcot parking lot tram stop locations here.

Heading to Epcot

What’s New in Epcot’s Future World

Work continues on transforming the former Universe of Energy building into the queue area for the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride opening in 2021.

Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction

Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction

Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction

The actual ride will be in a new purpose-built ride building. Learn more about the new Guardians of the Galaxy Ride here.

Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction

Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction

A new space-themed restaurant will be opening next year between Mission: Space and Test Track. Learn more about the new space-themed restaurant here.

Space-Themed Restaurant Construction

Space-Themed Restaurant Construction

Space-Themed Restaurant Construction

What’s New around Epcot

We found paper straws in Magic Kingdom earlier this week, and now we’ve found them in Epcot as well. The move to paper straws is one part of Disney’s commitment to reduce the use of plastic bags and single-use straws in their parks.

Learn more about the paper straws in Epcot here.

Learn more about Disney’s commitment to reduce the use of plastics in the park here.

Paper Straw at Fountain View

What’s New in Epcot’s World Showcase

Epcot is preparing to say “goodbye” to IllumiNations on September 30, and “welcome” to Epcot Forever on October 1. As the park prepares for the new nighttime show, you will see construction in the World Showcase Lagoon and on its islands.

World Showcase Lagoon Construction

World Showcase Lagoon Construction

World Showcase Lagoon Construction

Norway’s Akershus Royal Banquet Hall has updated their Princes and Princesses (Kids’) Menu and made it more of a create-your-own format. Before the change, the main dishes came with set sides. But now your kiddos get to choose two of their own their sides. Also, the Junior Beef and Traditional Pasta on the menu have been replaced with Grilled Beef Medallions and Traditional Pizza, respectively.

Akershus Menu

The specialty dessert at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe is still the Easter Cheesecake — be sure to get this quickly as it is likely to change soon! Read our review of the Easter Cheesecake here.

Kringla Bakeria og Kafe Easter Cake

If you want the crazy-fun, Instagram ready, popular Cotton Candy from Lotus House be sure to check the hours at the Outdoor Kitchen! The cast member we spoke with said the hours do change depending on the day of the week. Learn more about the Cotton Candy here!

Lotus House Cotton Candy Hours

Lotus House Cotton Candy Options

5-Layered Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy

We found Bruce Cost Ginger Ale in Pomegranate or Blood Orange flavors in the House of Good Fortune, perfect to cool off on a warm Florida day!

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale

The pop-up wine bar in Italy has disappeared again! But, fans of the Limoncello Spritzer from the pop-up bar can find it in the wine shop in the Italy pavilion.

Italy Pavilion Wine Shop

The construction walls are still up in areas around the entrance to the American Adventure building. 

American Adventure Construction

They are working on updating the sidewalks in the area and adding brickwork to some sections.

American Adventure Construction

American Adventure Construction

American Adventure Construction

Japan’s Katsura Grill has removed the Spicy Miso Seafood Ramen from the menu.

Katsura Grill Menu

A new signature restaurant is coming to the Japan pavilion. An opening time frame has not been announced for the new location.

Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

This new location will be in addition to Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining.

Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

Japan Signature Restaurant Construction

France is busy with construction for the new Ratatouille ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening in 2021, a new creperie, and a new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along opening soon.

France Construction

France Construction

France Construction

Learn more about the Ratatouille ride, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure here.

Learn more about the new creperie here.

Learn more about the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along here

France Construction

France Construction

France Construction

Construction is also going on in the International Gateway area, and the entrance to the park at this location has been moved further into the park.

International Gateway Construction

International Gateway Construction

International Gateway Construction

There are some new construction walls up on the sidewalk and path between Refreshment Port and the Flower and Garden Festival play area.

World Showcase Construction Walls

World Showcase Construction Walls

What’s New in Epcot’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise!

We found these new Baloo and Rafiki shirts. The Baloo shirt is a t-shirt, and the Rafiki shirt is a short-sleeve hoodie.

Baloo and Rafiki Shirts

Rafiki Shirt

Baloo Shirt

If Baloo and Rafiki aren’t your favorites, how about Flower from Bambi?

Flower Shirt

This Minnie Mouse purse seems to have been put under the Purple Potion spell, since this was available in Rose Gold before! We didn’t see any Rose Gold versions in the shops on our visit.

Purple Potion Minnie Mouse Purse

Purple Potion Minnie Mouse Purse

We found the perfect sleep shirt for fans of Minnie Mouse. Plus, the perfect accessories, those fuzzy yellow slippers, are right next to it.

Minnie Mouse Sleep Shirt

Minnie Mouse Sleep Shirt

Of course, we had to share these Disney Snacks socks with you!

Disney Snacks Socks

Sticking with snacks, we spotted this fun magnet.

Love Your Life Magnet

We’ll close this post with an inspirational message from Walt on this magnet!

Today We are Shapers of the World of Tomorrow Magnet

Which updates are you most excited about in this week’s What’s New? Be sure to catch up on What’s New in the Magic Kingdom here!

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