The France Pavilion is one of the countries of Epcot’s World Showcase!
Touring Epcot’s World Showcase
Hey everyone, I’m Mike, and she’s Sophie, and We’re on the Road with Mickey! This is episode #33 for August 17, 2020, and for today, we are taking a walk and Touring Epcot’s World Showcase. Grab a drink, relax, and join us at Epcot as we start our tour in Mexico! Here’s our rundown of what we talked about:
Cheddar from the Big CheeseMagic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom premiers September 25th on Disney+Construction continues on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic KingdomAwesome COVID-19 news: No coronavirus outbreaks have been linked to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando!Over at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has officially reopened and is serving up fluffy beignets!Feature Topic: Touring Epcot’s World ShowcaseMexicoRide: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros!Other Attractions: Mexico Folk Art, Kidcot Fun Stops – MexicoOpen-air market feel — like you are shopping the markets in Mexico in the evening, with shops like the Plaza de los Amigos and La Tienda Encantada (temporarily closed due to COVID-19)Table Service Restaurants: San Angel Inn, La Hacienda de San AngelCounter Service Restaurants: La Cantina de San AngelLounge: La Cava del TequilaNorwayRide: Frozen Ever AfterShopping: The Fjording, Wandering ReindeerOther Attractions: Stave Church, Kidcot Fun Stops – NorwayTable Service Restaurant: Akershus Royal Banquet HallCounter Service Restaurants: Kringla Bakeri Og KafeChinaRide: Reflections of China (Circle-Vision 360 Movie)Shopping: House of Good Fortune, Good Fortune GiftsOther Attractions: House of the Whispering WillowsTable Service Restaurant: Nine Dragons RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: Lotus Blossom CafeOutpostShopping: Village TradersOther Attractions: Simba and FriendsCounter Service Restaurant: Refreshment OutpostGermanyShopping: Karamell-Kuche, Die Weihnachts Ecke, Stein Haus, Weinkeller, Kunstarbeit in Kristall, Der Teddybar, Volkskunst, Das Kaufhaus, and GlaskunstOther Attractions: Kidcot Fun Stops – GermanyTable Service Restaurant: Biergarten RestaurantCounter Service Restaurant: SommerfestNote: The Friendship Launch docks here in Germany.ItalyShopping: Il Bel Cristallo, La Gemma Elegante, La Bottega ItalianaOther Attractions:Table Service Restaurant: Via Napoli Ristorante e PizzeriaCounter Service Restaurant: GelatiLounge: Tutto Gusto Wine CellarThis Day in Disney History for August 17th.Disney Who’s Who CharacterWalt Disney QuoteSponsorshipOn the Road with Mickey is sponsored by Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis and Tech Solutions NC. If you have any computing or travel needs, reach out to them! Tech Solutions is found at techsolutionsnc.com or on Facebook, and you can reach Mike for travel needs at [email protected] or on Facebook at Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis As always, thank you for listening. We are having a lot of fun talking Disney, and I’m glad you are enjoying it as well! Remember, you can reach us in many ways — by email to [email protected]. You can also talk to us on our Facebook Page, On the Road with Mickey or in our On the Road with Mickey Group. Feel free to join us! Have a great week, and we’ll be back to talk with you again next week!