Tag: EPCOT
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The Music of EPCOT – 26 Days of Thanksgiving
This summer at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Disney Music Emporium opened up pre-sales for a vinyl record called The Music of EPCOT. A couple of months later, these vinyl records began to ship out to be enjoyed by fans of EPCOT, Walt Disney World, and Disney music in general. This is a…
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Disney Culinary Team Cooks Up Unforgettable Magic for Wish Kid Connor at EPCOT
Disney is the biggest wish granter for Make-A-Wish. Every hour of every day, a wish is granted through this collaboration. Recently, a magical wish was granted at Walt Disney World Resort for a Wish Kid who made a wish for a tasting tour. Since this is Disney, though, a simple tasting tour around Walt Disney…
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Disney Conservation Fund Invests $1 Million in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots
On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) announced that it was investing $1 million in Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. This is a youth program from the Jane Goodall Institute that supports, connects, and celebrates young people as they take action in their own communities to help people, animals, and the environment.…
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Walt Disney’s EPCOT ’66 | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 27, 1966
On this day in 1966, Walt Disney filmed his final on-camera appearance, “Walt Disney’s EPCOT ’66.” It was a 24-minute presentation outlining his vision for the Florida Project and EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Shot in a single day, the film showcased plans for what would become Walt Disney World, with EPCOT as…
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Full Celebrity Narrator Lineup for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Procession Revealed
Disney has revealed the full lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional ahead of the start of the Disney Festival of the Holidays. This year marks the 55th year of this annual Walt Disney World tradition and its 32nd year at EPCOT. The processional brings the America Gardens Theatre to life with a 51-piece orchestra,…
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‘The Music of EPCOT’ Arrives on Music Streaming Services
This summer at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, fans flocked to the Disney Music Emporium booth on the show floor so that they could pre-order The Music of EPCOT on vinyl. This was a pre-order situation, and the vinyl records had just recently started to be sent out to those who were eagerly awaiting…
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Additional Narrators Announced for EPCOT’s 2026 Candlelight Processional
Things are gearing up for the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. One of the highlights of this annual holiday celebration is the Candlelight Processional. Recently, details about the Candlelight Processional were shared by Walt Disney World. This included a list of celebrity narrators who will be telling the Christmas story with the help of…
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Holiday Tunes Coming to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is about to get a whole lot merrier. As EPCOT celebrates the Festival of the Holidays, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will join in the fun. Disney has announced that fans will be rocking out to holiday tunes on the attraction during the Festival of the Holidays. Festival…
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GEEK EATS: Halloween Foods at Walt Disney World Resort 2026
Walt Disney World Resort offers so many magical things. From attractions, to entertainment to experiences that will make memories that last a lifetime. This time of year, there are quite a few delicious Halloween culinary offerings. There are seasonal food offerings that can be enjoyed throughout the season at the Most Magical Place on Earth.…
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IllumiNations 25 | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 21, 1996
On this day in 1996, IllumiNations 25 debuted at EPCOT to mark the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The anniversary update to IllumiNations, which had run since 1988, added four fireworks barges, a new storyline, contemporary music, and enhanced programming. The new score, featuring pop songs and film themes such as “Circle of Life”…
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Celebrate September 21 at EPCOT With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and More!
September 21 is a great day to be at EPCOT. This is the day when fans don’t have to play any guessing games when they go on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. There will also be some other fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout the day by guests visiting EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy:…
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Ellen’s Energy Adventure | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 15, 1996
On this day in 1996, Ellen’s Energy Adventure opened at EPCOT, replacing the opening-day attraction, Universe of Energy. The slow-moving dark ride was a comedic take on energy production from the primeval era to the future, and starred Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Illustrating the theme, two acres of…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the more vibrant offerings at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This festival, along with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, is full of color and creation as the year gets started at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Walt Disney World revealed the dates for both…
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Tapestry of Nations | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Tapestry of Nations parade at EPCOT ran for the last time. Part of the 15-month Millennium Celebration, the parade was dedicated to peace, unity, and the human spirit. Artist Michael Curry, who designed the puppets for ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway, created 120 elaborate 18-foot puppets for the parade.…
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Disney Elevates 3 Space-Related Projects at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, thousands of fans descended on Anaheim, California, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This weekend was full of experiences, panels, presentations, opportunities to meet favorite Disney personalities, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more! And all of this was just at one of the two locations where the event took place:…
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Figment and Dreamfinder to Get New Adventure at EPCOT
There were quite a few different surprises during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. At the end of the showcase, it appeared that the show was over. However, Disney Experiences’ Thomas Mazloum had his own “one more thing” moment. During this moment, he announced that Figment…
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Pins Around Our World | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the first major pin trading festival, “Pins Around Our World,” kicked off at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Disney’s official pin trading program began at Walt Disney World in 1999 during EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration. Pin trading soon became a global phenomenon, spreading to all Disney Parks. Guests of the 4-day festival had…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most delicious events at Walt Disney World Resort each year. This year, the Food & Wine Festival will be returning to EPCOT on August 27 and continuing to November 21, 2026. During this time, guests at EPCOT will be able to enjoy delicious foods…
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‘The Music of EPCOT’ 2-LP Vinyl Available for Pre-Order at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
A new album will be available for pre-order at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event from the Disney Music Emporium. Fans of Walt Disney World Resort, particularly those who love EPCOT, will be incredibly excited about this one. This new album, The Music of EPCOT, will include 2 vinyl records that span the music of EPCOT…
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Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package Coming to EPCOT
A new way to dine and enjoy fireworks is coming to EPCOT. This comes in the form of the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package. This allows people to enjoy a delicious meal at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya while watching Luminous The Symphony of Us. Reservations for this new offering will be available starting on August 27, 2026.…
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New Fish Arrives at The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
The Seas Pavilion in the World Nature of EPCOT has welcomed a new fish called a Napoleon Wrasse. The humphead wrasse (Crassilabrus undulatus), also known as a Napoleon Wrasse, is the largest species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. The wrasse can be found on the east coast of Africa around the mouth of the Red Sea, and in some areas…
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How Walt Disney World Resort Invests in the Magic
There are a lot of exciting things that are coming to the Disney Parks. This includes new attractions, lands, and experiences for guests to enjoy when they are finished at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and beyond. While work actively continues to bring new stories and experiences to the parks, investments and work are also…
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Check Out These ‘Moana’ Photo Opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort!
The live-action Moana is now in movie theaters! For those who want to continue their fandom of this film when visiting Walt Disney World Resort, the Disney PhotoPass service has revealed several Magic Shots and photos. Take a look below at these special photo opportunities throughout Walt Disney World. Along with seeing these fun photo…
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EPCOT’s Coral Reef Restaurant to Temporarily Close in September
EPCOT’s Coral Reef Restaurant is a unique dining experience at Walt Disney World Resort. Where other restaurants provide views of a theme park or make their guests feel like they are dining in space, this establishment goes under the sea. As guests dine at Coral Reef Restaurant, they get a view of a massive aquarium…