New Restaurant Coming to the World Showcase in EPCOT in 2023
Walt Disney World has announced a new restaurant coming to the World Showcase in EPCOT in 2023 and we have some of the T. From dining location, future photos, speculative timeframe, and information about the new restaurant.
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The name of the new restaurant is called…. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya and will be located in the Japan pavilion in World Showcase located at EPCOT. Located on the second floor of the Japan pavilion’s Mitsukoshi Department Store, Shiki-Sai offers stunning views of EPCOT, World Showcase Lagoon, and fireworks. This will replace Tokyo Dining.
This will be a table service restaurant and experience the essence of Japan’s seasonal festivals with a new menu each month to celebrate each holiday like hanging tanzaku to celebrate Tanabata in July to savoring moon-viewing dumplings in September. A full menu will be served and filled with Japanese cuisine. Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will also feature an open sushi bar and grill and will have a unique culture dining experience. On top of that the restaurant will have cultural representative from Japan, bring this dining experience above others.
The dining atmosphere at the new Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will embrace the festivals of Japan, with the atmosphere featuring beautiful, hand painted artwork and lanterns highlighting some of the natural wonders of Japan. With each visit is designed to create unforgettable memories that capture the spirit of Japan’s vibrant seasonal festivities.
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is tentatively scheduled to open at EPCOT in the Summer of 2023. Walt Disney World has not announced a particular date, or if/when Advance Dining Reservations will open. At this time, the schedule shows “no times available” through mid-July 2023 as of yet, but that doesn’t unescapably mean Disney wouldn’t announce within the few months to promote publicity and current status. Check back with us as we get more information on this and all things Walt Disney World.