A sweet treat that made a surprise comeback at the China World Showcase Pavilion in EPCOT has vanished just as quickly as it appeared. Sadly, Disney cast members say it's not coming back.
What Was the Sugar Painting Candy Station?
The sugar painting candy station lived inside the House of Good Fortune, the retail shop tucked at the back of the China World Showcase Pavilion. Guests could choose a design from a menu of animals and watch as a Disney cast member crafted the treat in real time, drawing each shape with streams of hot liquid sugar.
Pricing was tiered by size and complexity. Small designs, including the dragonfly, swan, panda, kitten, and dog, cost $9.00 each. Medium designs, including the hummingbird, butterfly, owl, horse, and bunny, were priced at $14.00 each. The crown jewels of the menu, the large dragon and phoenix designs, came in at $25.00 a piece.
A Short-Lived Return to the China Pavilion at EPCOT
The station had actually been missing from Walt Disney World Resort for years before quietly resurfacing in March 2025 — its first appearance since the 2019 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Notably, this time around it wasn't attached to any limited-time festival, leading many guests to believe the offering had found a permanent home in the pavilion.
That assumption proved premature. As of May 5, the kiosk had been removed from the House of Good Fortune entirely, along with all signage. WDWNT first reported the disappearance, sharing this photo of the now-empty space where the station had stood just one day prior.
Cast members in the China Pavilion confirmed that the experience is “not returning,” though no explanation was given for the abrupt removal.
No Word From Disney
Walt Disney World Resort has not publicly addressed the discontinuation or offered any reason for pulling the sugar painting candy from the China World Showcase Pavilion. The experience lasted less than two months following its March return.
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