Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the MagicThere is something genuinely satisfying about walking into EPCOT through the Port of Entry and noticing that something has changed. The area that greets guests at the start of World Showcase has long been one of the more thoughtfully curated retail spaces at any Disney park, filled with the kind of globally inspired merchandise that sets the tone for the World Showcase experience before guests even reach the first pavilion. It is the kind of space where a well-placed addition can feel like a discovery rather than an intrusion, and the latest change to Port of Entry is exactly that kind of addition.
The Pandora counter at Port of Entry in EPCOT is now open, having emerged from behind a curtain that had been installed during its setup and installation process. For fans of the jewelry brand and for EPCOT regulars who noticed the construction activity in that corner of the retail space over recent weeks, the opening marks the completion of a transformation that turned what was previously a standard checkout area into something considerably more interesting and considerably more worth stopping for.
What the New Pandora Counter Looks Like
The newly opened Pandora counter brings warm, natural design elements into a corner of Port of Entry that previously served a purely functional checkout purpose. The front of the counter and the area behind it feature prominent wood tones that give the space a different visual identity from the surrounding retail environment, and a World Showcase medallion sits at the center of a checkered design, tying the counter’s aesthetic directly to the broader EPCOT identity it is now a part of.
As an in-store counter rather than a standalone Pandora location, this installation operates on a more focused scale than the full Pandora stores found elsewhere across Walt Disney World Resort. The primary offering is a charm counter experience, which makes it the ideal stop for guests who know exactly what they are looking for from the brand rather than guests browsing the full product catalog. The rest of Port of Entry continues to operate as usual around the new counter, meaning the addition integrates into the existing retail experience rather than replacing it.
For Pandora fans specifically, the charm counter format is a familiar and appealing one. The ability to browse and purchase charms in the moment, during an EPCOT visit, without needing to make a separate trip to another resort location makes this a genuinely practical addition to Port of Entry’s lineup alongside everything else the shop already offers.
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Why This Moment Matters for Port of Entry
Port of Entry occupies a unique position at EPCOT. It is where the World Showcase experience begins for most guests, the moment of transition between the park’s forward-facing World Celebration area and the global character of the lagoon-side pavilions. The retail space there carries a responsibility to reflect the spirit of what follows, and a charm counter from one of the world’s most recognized jewelry brands, decorated with World Showcase design references, fits that spirit in a way that a generic checkout counter never fully did.
The Pandora brand has built a loyal following among Disney guests specifically because the charm format translates so naturally into souvenir collecting. A charm from an EPCOT visit, purchased at the Port of Entry counter that marks the beginning of a World Showcase day, is exactly the kind of object that carries a specific memory rather than simply existing as a generic piece of merchandise. For the guests who collect Pandora charms around their Disney travels, having a counter located at the entry point to World Showcase is a meaningful convenience.
What Else Is Changing Near Port of Entry This Summer
The Pandora counter opening is one piece of a broader period of change happening in and around EPCOT’s World Showcase entrance area this summer. La Poutinerie, a new quick-service dining location developed in partnership with Air Canada, is preparing to open in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion on July 1, 2026, Canada Day, taking over the space previously occupied by the Refreshment Port, which closed in January and was subsequently confirmed to be permanently retired.
The new restaurant will specialize in poutine, a natural extension of Canada’s pavilion identity, and construction crews have been working through June on decorative stonework and finishing details on the chimney facade, with signage and remaining exterior work still being completed ahead of the July 1 debut. La Poutinerie officially becomes part of the Canada pavilion’s footprint, expanding the area’s presence in World Showcase in a way that gives the pavilion a more prominent culinary identity.
Together, the Pandora counter opening at Port of Entry and the imminent arrival of La Poutinerie in Canada represent a summer of meaningful additions to the World Showcase experience at EPCOT, bookending the entrance to the pavilion area with new reasons to stop, linger, and engage with what the district has to offer.
For guests visiting EPCOT right now, the Pandora counter at Port of Entry is open and ready for business. The charm counter is the draw, the wood tones and World Showcase medallion are the aesthetic, and the only thing left to do is stop by and see what catches the eye before heading into the rest of the park.
