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The Booths That Will Be At The 2021 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival

The 2021 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival will be from July 15,-November 20, 2021 and I will be telling you what booths you can expect to see!

Some of the booths will not debut on July 15th, the start of the event. Some of the booths will be opening on October 1, 2021. Why? October 1st is the start of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure which means there will probably be big crowds.

The First Phase of Global Marketplaces:

Australia. At this booth, you will get to try some popular Australian dishes.
Appleseed Orchard. This booth will have apple creations that celebrate Fall.
Brew-Wing At The Epcot Experience. This new booth will have chicken wings, flatbreads, and more!
Canada. You will get to enjoy some delicious meals from Canada.
China. This booth will sell popular Chinese dishes.

Donut Box. A booth that offers many different types of donuts. This is probably my favorite booth!
Earth Eats. Looking for plant-based foods? This booth has you covered!
Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN. These hearty dishes will make you so happy that you will feel like you scored a touchdown!
France. This booth will serve you French classics.

Germany. Head over to Germany to try some Bavarian bites.
Greece. If you want some traditional Greek dishes like spanakopita and lamb moussaka then this booth is for you!
Hawaii. This booth will sell tropical flavors and island favorites that are savory and sweet.
Hops and Barley. The best dishes from coast to coast can be found here.
Italy. Here you will find many Italian dishes.
Japan. Here you will get to enjoy some Japanese dishes.
Mexico. Enjoy some Mexican dishes like chilaquiles and tacos.

The Mexico pavilion. (The Mexico booth will be outside.)

The Noodle Exchange. This new booth will sell noodle dishes.
Rotunda Bistro. This booth is also new and will have fresh seafood in the America Adventure Pavilion.
Shimmering Sips. Looking for some sweet treats? This booth is the perfect booth for you!
The Swanky Saucy Swine. This booth will sell pork dishes.
Tangerine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina. This new booth will sell Moroccan dishes such as grilled kebabs and a falafel pita.

That was a lot but there is more! Here is the Second Phase of Global Marketplaces that will open on October 1, 2021.

The Alps. Here you can find Alpine dishes such as Raclette Swiss Cheese with a baguette.

Belgium. This booth is the perfect place to get a Belgian waffle.
Brazil. Here you can eat some South American dishes and learn a little more about South American culture.
India. If your in the mood for some spicy dishes head over to this booth to eat Madras red curry and Korma chicken.
Ireland. This booth will sell Irish sausage and seafood pie.

Kenya. This new booth is going to sell traditional Kenyan dishes.
Lobster Landing. This new booth will make you feel like your in New England.
Mac and Eats. This booth will sell macaroni and cheese combos. I love macaroni and cheese so I would love this booth!
Spain. Enjoy a paella, seafood salad, and charcuterie.

Those were all the booths you can expect to see! I find the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival very cool because you get to eat from so many booths from so many different countries. I will be doing a Beginner’s Guide To The 2021 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival blog article so be sure to keep on the look out for that blog article!

Physical Distancing At Disney World Gets An Update

Disney World has had a lot of changes happening recently at the parks including not having to wear a face mask outside while in the parks. Temperature checks are gone and social distancing measures have been reduced.

Disney World has changed their physical distancing rules on their website for restaurants and stores.

Disney World’s website says “adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing”. Before, the website said guests have to be 6 feet apart. Signs in Disney World are also starting to not say stand 6 feet apart from other people.

I think now that most adults and now some kids have taken the COVID 19 vaccine Disney World can start being a little less cautious about their rules.

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Prices And Dates For Disney After Hours BOO Bash Have Been Announced

I already told you that Disney After Hours BOO Bash will be replacing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year and recently the prices and dates for the event have been announced!

The tickets for Disney After Hours BOO Bash will be on sale on June 15th and if your staying at select Disney World hotels, you can book tickets starting June 8th.

Disney After Hours BOO Bash will be from 9:30 pm-12:30 am on the following days.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Friday, August 20, 2021
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Friday, August 27, 2021
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 (My birthday!)
Friday, September 3, 2021

The event will run from 9 pm-12 am on the following days.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Friday, September 24, 2021
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Friday, October 8, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021

Tickets will cost between $129 to $199 depending on the day of the event. If you are planning to go in August or September, then it will cost $129 to $139. If you are planning to go in October, it will cost $159 to $169 and Halloween night will cost $199.

Photo belongs to the Walt Disney World Company.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members get $10 off their tickets for the Disney After Hours BOO Bash dates in August and September.

The Disney After Hours BOO Bash lets you get into Magic Kingdom at 7 pm and you will not need a separate ticket if you will be in Magic Kingdom just for the event.

If more information about this event is released, I will tell you!

More Information About Mears Transportation

I have told you before how Disney Magical Express would be replaced by Mears Transportation starting January 1, 2022.

Disney Magical Express was a transportation service for Disney guests staying at a Disney World Resort that would help guests get to their resort and the Orlando International Airport, but it will be ending in 2022. In Jaunary 2022, Mears Transportation will replace Disney Magical Express.

Disney Magical Express. / Photo by Tom Bricker, www.DisneyTouristBlog.com

Reservations are required and you could start booking reservations starting May 2021, but I noticed recently that the date you can start booking reservations has been pushed back to Summer 2021.

Mears Connect is still supposed to launch in January 2021 and you can sign up to get notified when reservations open.

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Big Changes Are Coming To Disney’s Contemporary Resort

First, I told you about how Disney’s Polynesian Resort is getting re-themed and today I will be telling you about the big changes currently happening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

The Main Tower rooms are being re imagined causing it to now be very loud at the resort. The guest rooms are supposed to reopen in September.

The Wave… Of American Flavors is closing for refurbishment starting July 16, 2021. Disney has not announced when the restaurant will reopen.

I will keep you updated with changes happening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Disney’s Polynesian Resort Is Getting Re-Themed

A lot of changes have been happening recently in Disney World and that includes Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

The Great Ceremonial House and Guest Rooms are currently being re-themed to Moana. The colors in these rooms will be Pacific Ocean-inspired and have “details, patterns, and colors” from the movie Moana!

These rooms will be available in late July 2021. Characters like Moana can even be spotted in the room!

You can look for Hei Hei too!

Do you see Hei Hei? / Photo belongs to the Walt Disney World Company.

This artwork looks a lot like Maui’s tattoos from the movie.

The bathroom is going to have “sandy ocean floor” details.

In the Great Ceremonial House, also known as the lobby, it is going to have new gardens, fountains, lightning, and a chandelier.

The monorail station on the second floor of the resort is currently being refurbished. The old station has been removed and a new station will be in its place. This one will have bright and tropical colors.

I think that the new Moana themed rooms are going to look great!

Festival Of The Lion King Is Back!

Festival Of The Lion King is a show located in Animal Kingdom that was closed due to the pandemic, but it reopened over the weekend!

Before the pandemic, you would sit in a large room with other people as you celebrate Simba.

Now of course, due to the pandemic, the show has physically distant guidelines. This is to make sure that the cast and you are all socially distant. This also means that you will not be seeing the tumble monkeys or the birds that fly above the stage.

You have to be with your whole group before you can enter and be seated. Each group is split into groups with four people. Four people need to stand on each social distancing sticker when waiting outside.

I know that all these rules seem like a lot, but at least we can see the Festival Of The Lion King show again!

You No Longer Need To Wear A Face Mask Outside At Disney World!

Yes, you read that correctly! You no longer need to wear a face mask outside while at Disney World.

That doesn’t mean face masks are disappearing though. You are still required to wear a face mask when entering or leaving a ride, in all theaters, all transportation, and any indoor locations.

Are you going to Main Street Bakery? Remember to put your face mask on first.

Temperature checks are also no longer required when entering the parks, resorts, or Disney Springs! Now, all you have to do to get in the parks is scan your MagicBand or use Disney MagicMobile.

This is great news because as we get closer and closer to summer it would have been very hard to keep our masks on outside in the Florida heat.

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Disney After Hours Is Going To Replace Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party was canceled last year because of the pandemic and we were all wondering what was going to happen this year.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will not be happening this year. Instead, the Disney After Hours BOO BASH is going to be at Magic Kingdom. It will take place from August 10th-October 31st on selected nights from 9pm until midnight. Some nights might be 9:30 pm-12:30 am.

This event will let you be able to enter Magic Kingdom at 7 am and you will not need a Park Pass reservation. The Disney After Hours BOO BASH lets you wear your Halloween costume in the park! You need to wear a face mask and you can only wear a costume mask if you are under the age of 14.

This event will also let you go on more than 20 rides that have lower wait times.

Tickets for the Disney After Hours BOO BASH go on sale in June and you can get a early purchase if you are staying at a select Disney World Resort.

If more information is released about this event then I promise to tell you!

Loki Has A New Release Date On Disney+

Loki was originally going to be on Disney+ on June 11th, but the release date of Loki has changed!

Loki will now come to Disney+ on June 9th. Instead of the release date being a Friday like it was for WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Loki will come to Disney+ on a Wednesday.

This is the Marvel show that I have been looking forward to the most because Loki is one of my favorite Marvel characters!