A new bus-shaped merchandise display has been installed in Disney Traders gift shop at EPCOT's World Showcase, showcasing pins and World Showcase passports. The display pays tribute to the double-decker buses that once operated around World Showcase, though the installation date remains unconfirmed.
What does the EPCOT bus merchandise display look like?
The World Showcase Transportation merchandise fixture sits in the centre of Disney Traders store and features a distinctive blue colour scheme with gold headlights and grille. The silver World Showcase compass logo appears on the back of the display, whilst "World Showcase Transportation" is printed along the sides.
The display incorporates postcard designs showing Mickey and Friends exploring different countries around World Showcase. This design element connects the merchandise presentation to EPCOT's international pavilions and cultural themes.
What merchandise is featured in the Disney Traders World Showcase bus display?
The EPCOT vintage bus pin display currently houses pins and World Showcase passports for guests visiting the international pavilions. However, it remains unconfirmed whether the display will rotate to feature different types of merchandise in future.
Atop the bus display, statues of Mickey and Pluto appear ready for travel with their luggage. Pluto wears a lanyard with pins dangling from his nose, whilst Mickey sports a retro EPCOT shirt paired with a pin belt bag and ball cap.
When was the World Showcase bus display installed?
The exact installation date for the new merchandise fixture has not been confirmed by Disney. Additionally, it remains unclear whether this represents a permanent addition to Disney Traders or a temporary display.
The display serves as a nostalgic nod to World Showcase's transportation history, when double-decker buses carried guests between the international pavilions. EPCOT visitors can now find this tribute to vintage World Showcase operations whilst shopping for pins and passports in Disney Traders.
Where can guests find the bus display at EPCOT?
The EPCOT bus merchandise display is located within Disney Traders gift shop in World Showcase. The shop typically operates during regular park hours, providing guests with convenient access to pins and World Showcase passports throughout their visit to the international pavilions.
