Welcome to Creations Shop, the new flagship merchandise destination at EPCOT! Officially debuting today, the grand opening marks another key milestone in the historic transformation journey of EPCOT.
Creations Shop celebrates Disney’s legacy of creativity by honoring the nostalgia of EPCOT’s past and the exciting promises of EPCOT’s future. Disney Imagineers used one-of-a-kind art installations, meaningful souvenirs and a contemporary architectural design to bring the story of EPCOT and Disney creativity to life. Each thoughtful detail within Creations Shop was purposefully chosen to represent story elements and foster a memorable shopping experience for Guests.
Mickey Mouse, who has inspired creativity for generations around the world, serves as a symbol of Disney’s creativity and can be seen prominently in a number of homages to him throughout the space, including large, dynamic murals and a collection of 10 original sculptures created by Disney Imagineers.
Creations Shop will feature unique merchandise dedicated to EPCOT. Exclusive to Creations Shop is the EPCOT Light & Color Collection, an assortment of futuristic gear inspired by EPCOT’s historic transformation. In the same way that Disney Imagineers implemented color, materials and light throughout the design of Creation Shop, the EPCOT Light & Color Collection explores the story of EPCOT through the whimsical application of light, the playful use of bold color and iconic EPCOT landmarks and characters.
Guests can head towards the park’s newly designed World Celebration neighborhood to express their own creativity at Creations Shop!
Are you a teacher? Disney is looking for you! We are less than 20 days away from Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration kick-off beginning October 1, 2021. Disney knows how to throw a party, so of course, the 50th Anniversary celebration will be lasting a full 18-months! Now is the perfect time to visit Disney, and they are rolling out the red carpet for some of our favorite people in the universe… TEACHERS!
If you’re a teacher and inspire imagination in your classroom, you could be one of 50 teachers to attend the Disney Imagination Campus 50 Teachers Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration!”
As shared by Disney Parks Blog: In honor of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, and to recognize exceptional teachers who are passionate about using the tool of imagination in their classroom, we’re inviting 50 deserving teachers who reflect the creativity and imagination of Walt Disney to attend a one-of-a-kind teacher event. Because when you celebrate with us, nothing could be more magical! Fifty winners will be treated to a 4-Day, 3-Night stay at Walt Disney World Resort full of imagination! Winners will participate in a half-day inspiration session with Disney leaders and storytellers, gaining key insights and ideas that can be taken back to the classroom. They will also receive an exclusive inside look at the reimagined Disney Imagination Campus workshops reflecting curriculum in Science & Technology, Arts & Humanities, Leadership & Innovation, and Performing Arts. And, of course, they will experience all the magic of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration! Now through October 31, 2021, you can enter for a chance to join us! Follow these three simple steps to enter:
Step 3: Submit a short essay: Essay question: Describe an example where you’ve encouraged your students to use their imaginations to creatively solve problems, including your own creativity in presenting curriculum in a new and inspiring way, for a chance to attend the Disney Imagination Campus 50 Teachers Celebration at Walt Disney World Resort!
Don’t delay! There is no purchase necessary to increase your chance of winning the contest. The promotion begins September 13 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on October 31, 2021. Take note that the chance to win is open only to teachers, music directors, and administrators in education who are legal residents of the 50 US/DC and are 21 years or older. 50 lucky winners will be selected and notified beginning January 10, 2022.
Guests can get ready to let their taste buds take (a simulated!) flight 220 miles above Earth’s surface as Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT officially begins virtual departures on today for walk-up diners. Reservations are available to book today as well, with the first reservation date available on Sept. 27.
The out-of-this-world dining experience will take diners on a journey from Earth to the stars, a simulated 220 miles above Earth’s surface, for an immersive experience that will delight all the senses. This experience is unique to EPCOT, where the magic of human imagination and possibility come to life.
Serving upscale, contemporary fare, Space 220 Restaurant offers a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. Guests will enjoy a selection of “lift-off” appetizers, “star course” main entrées, and a choice of “supernova sweets” for dessert. “Satellite sides” will also be available à la carte.
Diners can expect unique beverages with a colorful lineup of atmospheric spirits, zero-proof(non-alcoholic) cocktails, big dipper brews, and worldly wines.
Below is a sampling of the prix fixe menus – the Space 220 crew favorites!
Two-Course Lunch
Includes one Lift-Off appetizer and one Star Course entrée
Lift-Offs
Big Bang Burrata
Starry Calamari
Blue Moon Cauliflower
Neptuna Tartare
Space Greens
Star Course
Bluehouse Salmon
Centauri Burger
Flat Iron Steak
Seared Tuna
Baked Maccheroni
Three-Course Dinner
Includes one Lift-Off appetizer, one Star Course entrée, and one Supernova Sweet
Lift-Offs
Big Bang Burrata
Starry Calamari
Blue Moon Cauliflower
Neptuna Tartare
Space Greens
Star Course
8 oz. Filet Mignon
Slow Rotation Short Rib
Florida Red Snapper
X2 Duck
Terra-Bolognese
Roasted Free-Range Chicken
Supernova Sweets
Lemon Mousse
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
Chocolate Cheesecake
Drinks
Atmospheric Spirits
Stargarita
Atmospritz – Served with a cotton candy cloud
The Big Tang – Served with “Astronaut Ice Cream”
Planetary Punch – Served over dry ice
Celestial Cosmopolitan
Zero Proof Cocktails
These drinks come in a special Space 220 collectible cup:
Lightyear Lemonade – Made with butterfly pea tea
The Milky Way – Served with a fun-size “Milky Way” garnish
Moon Rocks – Served with a pack of popping candy garnish
With the purchase of any zero proof (non-alcoholic) cocktail or children’s meal, Guests will receive a pack of Space 220 Collectible Trading Cards. Designed exclusively for and only distributed at Space 220 Restaurant, these limited-edition packs of cards feature original artwork and trivia facts about space exploration, food in space, and the sky-high innovations at Space 220 Restaurant.
Space 220 Restaurant is another exciting milestone within the EPCOT transformation, showcasing that real worlds truly are made fantastic, and it will open just in time for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” on Oct. 1. Stay tuned for more details on reimagined EPCOT.
As part of our Halfway to the Holidays celebration earlier this year, we shared a sneak peek of some of the magical experiences coming during a spectacular season of holiday joy during the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. That wasn’t everything we have in store, though, and today we’re thrilled to share that the “Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. 26 – Dec. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth!
“Candlelight Processional” is a long-standing Disney Parks tradition, dating back to 1958 at Disneyland park. Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed the annual “Candlelight Processional” since 1971, initially at Magic Kingdom Park and since 1994 at EPCOT. After being greatly missed during last year’s holiday season, this magnificent production will once again grace the America Gardens Theatre with a live orchestra, cast choir, and celebrity narrator retelling the traditional Christmas story in spectacular and heartwarming fashion.
Since all these performers – including cast members, musicians, singers, and narrators – will be required to be fully vaccinated, this year we are not planning to host choirs from different community groups and schools. Instead, to maintain the grandeur of the performance, we are expanding our cast member choir to fill the stage with voices. We’re optimistic that the guest choirs will be able to rejoin us next year for this special holiday opportunity.
We didn’t want to wait another minute to tell you this exciting news. Of course, we’re still working to confirm the schedule of celebrity narrators and details about “Candlelight Processional” Dining Packages, so stay tuned. We’ll share all the information as soon as it’s available.
Steakhouse 71, located on the first floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will open its doors on Oct. 1 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we are excited to share a first look at all the menus.
The chefs created a terrific dinner menu with all the hallmarks of a family-friendly steakhouse, and offerings at breakfast and lunch are unique and delicious. They even give a nod to Walt Disney with contemporary spins on some of his favorite foods.
And kids get to be creative with their meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They can choose an entrée, select two sides, and a drink from a menu that includes oatmeal with dried cranberries and Mickey-shaped waffles for breakfast and PBJ wings and cheeseburgers for lunch and dinner. They can even create their own ice cream sundae!
Our talented mixologists and sommeliers have crafted fabulous alcoholic and nonalcoholic libations offered in the Steakhouse 71 Lounge or to enjoy while dining.
Check out all the new menus!
Steakhouse 71, which gets its name from the year the resort opened, has a sleek yet comfortable décor with fun design elements from the ‘70s and hints of our Florida heritage with subtle sightings of the beloved Orange Bird and citrus groves.
Guests can start their Disney day with a delicious breakfast at Steakhouse 71. The breakfast menu offers everything from Fresh-baked Pastries and Avocado Toast to Walt’s Prime Rib Hash and Eggs Benedict! Enjoy a variety of wake-up sips like the Steakhouse Bloody Mary and the Bourbon Cold Brew (Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, bourbon, maple, vanilla bean cream), as well as espresso, cappuccino, latte, freshly brewed coffee, assorted teas, and juices.
Guests can take a lunch break and relax at Steakhouse 71. Check out this fantastic lunch menu!
Now, THIS is a steakhouse menu! Guests can customize their steak entrée with a choice of a side and yummy sauce. Craving something other than a steak? Steakhouse 71 has delicious fish, chicken, and plant-based offerings as well.
One favorite dessert is the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake. It is 15 layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries – one layer for every floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Before dining (or any time), relax, sip, and nosh in the retro Steakhouse 71 Lounge with comfortable seating at the large rectangular bar.
The mixologists and sommeliers have created unique and refreshing concoctions to enjoy in the Steakhouse 71 Lounge or while dining.
Citrus groves surrounding the resort when first being built were the inspiration for two refreshing cocktails. The Citrus Grove Cocktail (Italian bitter, green herbal liqueur, citrus juices, simple syrup, and orange bitters) evokes the scents of fresh oranges and citrus groves. And the Steakhouse 71 Vodka Gimlet (vodka, green herbal liqueur, herbal blend, lime juice, simple syrup, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade) is a fresh and herbaceous cocktail inspired by the Florida wetlands. The “Lily” pad garnish is in honor of Lillian Disney.
While Guests enjoy the subtle ‘70s vibe of the restaurant, they can relax with a popular drink from that decade – the Tequila Sunrise! Our mixologists gave their Tequila Sunrise a modern twist with tequila, tropical juices, rosemary simple syrup, and house-made grenadine. A “sharable” Tequila Sunrise is available for lunch and dinner, serving 2-4 guests.
Steakhouse 71 proudly offers a selection of “Disney Family of Wines,” a diverse collection of wines with a personal connection to the Disney name. The wineries display qualities long identified with Walt Disney and The Walt Disney Company – passion, innovation, and quality.
