EPCOT 40th Anniversary Celebrations plus MagicBand+ at Disneyland

<p><strong>EPCOT Turns 40 on October 1, 2022</strong></p><p><br>EPCOT wasn't always a park that was slated for success. A quick look back at the creation of Disney's first park not modelled after a Magic Kingdom.</p><p><br>--</p><p><br><strong>EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed<br></strong><br></p><p>The new EPCOT 40th Anniversary Collection is available for purchase as of October 1, 2022, with additional items arriving throughout the month. The collection features retro and nostalgic designs that offer a wide variety of merchandise for the entire family. </p><p>Initial reactions among fans have been mixed. This commemorative merchandise will be available at Creations Shop in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Select items will also be available on shopDisney.com.</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Foodie Guide to EPCOT 40th Anniversary Celebrations<br></strong><br></p><p>From the very beginning, EPCOT has always had a food component through World Showcase.</p><p>So it's only fitting that there's a foodie guide to accompany EPCOT 40th Anniversary Celebrations (including our top picks).</p><p><strong>Connections Café </strong><em>(Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) </em></p><ul><li>EPCOT 40th Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar  <strong><em>&gt; Amelia's Pick</em></strong> </li></ul><p><strong>Chozo de Margarita </strong><em>(Available beginning Sept. 30 while supplies last) </em></p><ul><li>40th Fiesta: Frozen margarita in a “MEXICO 40” souvenir cup</li></ul><p><strong>Funnel Cake </strong><em>(Available Oct. 1 and 2) </em></p><ul><li>Celebration Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, and 40th candies <strong><em>&gt; Amelia's Pick</em></strong> </li></ul><p><strong>Garden House </strong><em>(Available Sept. 29 through Oct. 3) </em></p><ul><li>Sake Cocktail Flight featuring Samurai, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Sunset, and Violet Sake  <strong><em>&gt; Mike's Pick</em></strong> </li></ul><p><strong>La Hacienda de San Angel and San Angel Inn </strong><em>(Available