Disney News (2/19) – Takumi-Tei Restaurant Experience in Japan at EPCOT, and the best Mint Chocolate Desserts at Disney

On this week’s show, Chris details the nicest dining experience in EPCOT, Takumi-Tei in the Japan pavilion, and Kelli celebrates National Chocolate Mint day by taking us on a tour of the best mint chocolate chip desserts at Disney.

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Show Notes:

• Disney General
  • Cast Member 50% on merchandise through March 7. at all parks except Aulani
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/cast-member-50-merchandise-discount-announced/
  • Walt Disney Hologam debuts at Disney 100 Exhibition
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/first-look-at-walt-disney-hologram-for-disney100-exhibition/
  • Universal Increases pay to $17/hr while Disney continues to hold firm at $16/hr offer
    • Union wants $18
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/universal-orlando-increases-pay-to-17hr-disney-world-continues-fight-with-cast-member-union/

• Magic Kingdom
  • Sonny Eclipse has returned
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/photos-video-sonny-eclipse-returns-to-cosmic-rays-starlight-cafe-in-magic-kingdom/
  • Tron Passholder previews are SOLD OUT
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/update-tron-lightcycle-run-passholder-previews-now-sold-out/
• Epcot
  • The topiaries are arriving at Epcot for the International Flower and Garden Festival
    • Woody, Buzz, and Bo Peep are in World Nature and World Discovery
    • Pooh and the Alligator from Peter Pan seen in the UK pavilion
    • Anna & Elsa in Norway
    • Pandas in China
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/toy-story-topiaries-return-to-world-nature-world-discovery-for-2023-epcot-flower-garden-festival/
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/peter-pan-winnie-the-pooh-topiaries-arrive-in-united-kingdom-for-2023-epcot-flower-garden-festival/
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/refreshed-anna-elsa-topiaries-join-troll-for-2023-epcot-flower-garden-festival/
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/first-topiaries-arrive-for-2023-epcot-flower-garden-festival/

• Hollywood Studios
  • RoundUp Rodeo BBQ reservations start this week (Feb 21)
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/roundup-rodeo-bbq-reservations-open-february-21/

• DVC:
  • https://blogmickey.com/2023/01/disney-world-2023-moonlight-magic-dates-announced/
  • DVC moonlight magic dates are announced
    • EPCOT: February 8, 15 (would LOVE this)
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 11, September 13
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: July 11, August 2
    • Typhoon Lagoon: May 23, August 23

• Disneyland
  • Mickey Statue with previously incorrect Disney quote has been fixed
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/disneyland-corrects-incorrect-walt-disney-quote-on-disney100-mickey-mouse-statue/
  • Kang the Conqueror can been at Avengers Campus for a limited time.
    • https://blogmickey.com/2023/02/kang-the-conqueror-visiting-avengers-campus-for-a-limited-time/

• Tomorrowland ©
  • Takumi-Tei preview!!
  • Thank you to www.DisneyTouristBlog.com, www.DisneyFoodBlog.com, and their official website www.Mitsukoshi-orlando.com (the official website for Takumi-Tei AND the big amazing department store that is always so much fun in Japan.

Transcript: Coming Soon!