Tag: EPCOT
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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…
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U.S. Air Force Soars Over Walt Disney World for 4th of July
On the morning of the 4th of July, the aircraft from the U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Rescue Wing flew over the Walt Disney World Resort. This special Independence Day flyover saw the aircraft based out of Patrick Space Force Base in Florida soaring over the Magic Kingdom and then EPCOT. This was an exciting…
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Disney Celebrates America with Behind-the-Scenes Look at Voices of Liberty
The Voices of Liberty have been bringing beautiful and patriotic music to EPCOT since it opened. Decades later, they continue to bring patriotic music to the rotunda for the thousands of guests who stop to listen. While they have added Disney tunes to their repertoire, they continue to share the music of America with all…
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U.S. Air Force to Perform 4th of July Flyover of Walt Disney World
This 4th of July, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Because of this milestone, the country is celebrating in many different ways. This includes special entertainment, decorations, food and beverages, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at the domestic parks, and more. Today, it was revealed that there will be…
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New Food Options Arrive at Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT
Food is an important part of any theme park visit, and when visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World, there is a great selection to choose from, no matter where you go. If you’re looking for Mexican-inspired dishes, you may want to check out Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT. First up is the…
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JAMMitors – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that time of the week again, time for the Caption of the Week! Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the votes to determine which caption is the most popular and will remain the Caption of the Week for each individual photo. Here is a…
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Opening Date and Menu Revealed for La Poutinerie at EPCOT
The Canada Pavilion is about to get a new place to eat! This summer, guests who visit EPCOT will be able to enjoy La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada at the Canada Pavilion. This will be found at the former home of Refreshment Port. Earlier this spring, concept art was revealed for this new eatery…
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Walt Disney Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald on Creating Soarin’ Across America
On May 26th at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and then on July 2nd at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a sweeping flight across some of the most iconic sights found in the United States of America. This third iteration of the attraction comes as Disney joins…
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Soarin’ Across America Score Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Soarin’ Across America officially debuts at Walt Disney World Resort on May 26th in EPCOT and Disneyland Resort at Disney California Adventure on July 2nd. Ahead of the arrival of this newest version of Soarin’, the score by Bruce Broughton has been released on music streaming services. The release comes with the version of the…
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Special Perks Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Passholder Lounge in EPCOT
The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Lounge is back at Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, and there are special V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days perks. Open daily from 11 am – 7 pm, this relaxing air-conditioned space will offer complimentary snacks, water, and Moroccan mint tea, a unique Disney PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot, and…
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Disney Reveals New Soarin’ Across America Destinations
Soarin’ Across America will debut as part of Disney’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America this summer. It will open at EPCOT on May 26th and at Disney California Adventure on July 2nd. When it does, guests will get to visit beautiful destinations across the United States of America as…