Buckle up, friends. It’s time for what’s new from EPCOT, and there’s a LOT of news.

In addition to the opening of the 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, EPCOT has been busy with TONS of new merchandise and construction progress! Let’s get started.

EPCOT Construction Updates

We noticed that colored lights were on over at the construction site for the new Connections Cafe restaurant, which is currently in progress!

We checked on the progress for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and we could see that the ride queue is being constructed!

We’re just a bit closer to the opening of the ride in summer 2022!

Check out more photos of Cosmic Rewind progress here!

On a silly note, some dinosaurs have been added to the Prehistoric Garden. How many can you spot?

There were some construction walls near The Land pavilion, where they’re working on the garden planters.

And the Wandering Reindeer store in the Norway pavilion is open, but it’s not being used as a store yet.

Let’s get to the shopping, and there’s a LOT.

EPCOT Merchandise Updates

Camera Center

At Camera Center, there was a new Rescue Rangers Pin Set for $14.99. Are you excited for the upcoming live-action Rescue Rangers?

We’re heading to Creations Shop next!

Creations Shop

At Creations, we found a new Dalmatians Mug for $14.99…

…a new Kids XOXO T-Shirt for $19.99…

…and a Deluxe Travel Art Kit for $29.99.

There was a new EPCOT Windbreaker Jacket for $59.99, which has all four EPCOT neighborhoods listed on the front pocket.

There was also an EPCOT Color Collection Corkcicle Tumbler for $39.99.

If you need some pencils for your art kit, you can get this Stationery Cube for $19.99.

We spotted a new Black Home Collection Plate for $14.99…

…and a new Castle Candle for $34.99. It’s scented like Castle Gardens!

We’ve seen these pins in Disneyland, but they finally arrived in Disney World! You can get this Waffle and Toast Pin Set for $19.99, or this Hidden Mickey Fruit Pin Set for $19.99.

The Where to Next? Spinner Pin also arrived, for $12.99.

The Winnie the Pooh Lamp from the Pooh Home Collection has arrived at Creations. It’s $24.99, and it comes with a 30 and 60 min timer.

We spotted a Stitch Pineapple Candle for $34.99…

…and a 2022 Spring Break T-Shirt for $24.99.

There were several new notebooks, including ones inspired by Ratatouille…

…The Princess and the Frog…

…and Cinderella. Each notebook costs $34.99.

There were also three new pens, including this Ariel Pen…

…this Rapunzel Pen…

…and this Beast Pen. They cost $12.99 each.

Let’s head to Disney Traders.

Disney Traders

At Disney Traders, there was a Falcon and the Winter Soldier Shield for $119.99.

We also found a Slinky Dog Toy for $32.99.

Time to visit Pin Traders.

Pin Traders

Pin Traders had the 2021 Flower and Garden MagicBands available again, for $39.99 each.

Let’s go under the sea.

The Seas Pavilion

Sea Base in the Seas pavilion had a Finding Nemo Collectible Figures Toy Set for $19.99.

We’re making our way around the World Showcase!

Norway Pavilion

In the Norway pavilion, there were new double-sided Norway Potholders for $14.99.

Let’s head over to Italy!

Italy Pavilion

In Italy, this Topolino Zip-Front Sweatshirt was $64.99.

Let’s visit China next.

China Pavilion

In the House of Good Fortune in China, we spotted new Pet Socks for $6.95 each.

All right, it’s time for Germany now.

Germany Pavilion

At the German Christmas Shop, there was a new Grumpy Mushroom Ornament for $24.99.

Let’s get to the UK, because there are a LOT of new items there.

United Kingdom Pavilion

In the UK pavilion, a LOT is going on! The Queen of the Kingdom Collection was released at the Tea Caddy, including these floral United Kingdom Minnie Ears for $29.99.

The ears are covered in pink, red, blue, and purple flowers, with a gold crown in the center of a striped satin bow, and the stripes are made of flowers!

Check out more photos of the United Kingdom Minnie Ears here!

The Queen of the Kingdom collection also includes this Teacup Set for $24.99…

…this Fancy a Cuppa Plate for $16.99…

…a Silver Spoon…

…a Fancy a Cuppa Apron for $34.99…

…a Water Bottle for $22.99…

…a United Kingdom Kids T-Shirt for $24.99…

…a Fancy a Cuppa Tank Top for $29.99…

…a Hoodie for $54.99…

…a Fancy a Cuppa Teapot for $34.99…

…Dark Blue Rose Leggings for $39.99…

…this Queen of the Kingdom T-Shirt for $36.99…

…a Minnie Corkcicle Tumbler for $19.99…

…a Minnie Skirt for $78…

…a Dark Blue Minnie Shirt for $36.99…

…a Minnie Magnet for $12.99…

…and, finally, this Dish Cloth Set for $19.99.

We also found a new United Kindgom Flag T-Shirt for $36.99.

And there were also Twinings Cold Infuse Flavored Cold Water Enhancers for $9.99 each…

…and a Twinings Cold Infuse Flavored Cold Water Enhancer Bottle for $12.99.

And, finally, we spotted a Queen of the Kingdom Ornament for $25.

It’s time to visit Japan.

Japan Pavilion

At Mitsukoshi, we found a new large Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box for $24.95…

…and a medium Kiki’s Delivery Service Lunch Box for $19.95.

There was also a My Neighbor Totoro Lunch Box size medium for $19.95, and $15.95 for size small.

And we can’t forget this My Neighbor Totoro Chopstick Set for $18.95…

…or this Spirited Away Chopstick Set for $18.95.

And there was also a new Spirited Away Bento Box for $28.95.

Let’s make a few more stops.

American Adventure Pavilion

A collection of Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppins items popped up at a kiosk near the American Adventure pavilion! You can choose from Alice in Wonderland items like this Alice Crossbody Bag for $39.99…

…or this Mary Poppins Plate for $14.99.

You can choose from a variety of home items, apparel, accessories, and more!

Check out the FULL collection of new Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppin items here!

Test Track Symposium

At the Test Track store, a new Cars Travel Art Kit was spotted for $29.99.

Let’s move on to the BIG news of the week!

2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

The 2022 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicked off on March 2nd, and it will last through July 4th, 2022. With this festival comes new entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, FOOD.

You can master the festival with our FREE printable, and we’ve already compiled a list of the BEST of the fest, so you know exactly what food booths to visit!

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival!

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