Tag: EPCOT
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Magic Keys and Harmonious Anthems – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five stories of the week on DAPS MAGIC are shared for an overview of what is going on in the Disney and geek world. This week there was a lot of news to cover so stop by and check out all that is going on beyond…
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Harmonious Ensemble Brings Wide Range of Artists Together From Around the Globe
Harmonious will be opening at EPCOT on October 1st as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. To bring this musical and magical show to life, a global ensemble was pulled together to help celebrate “the music of Disney and its ability to unite us all, bridging cultures and generations to unlock the…
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Disney Gives a Special Sneak Peek at ‘Harmonious’ Coming to EPCOT October 1
In just over two months, EPCOT will debut its newest nighttime spectacular! Today, Disney gave us a sneak peek into “Harmonious” and shared a little bit more about the show. The show will be replacing “EPCOT Forever” and will run for the celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. This show will celebrate how different…
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EPCOT Monorail Returns to Service at Walt Disney World Resort
SInce COVID-19 hit Walt Disney World Resort, many familiar aspects of the parks have remained closed. Today, Disney brought back a familiar favorite when they reopened the EPCOT monorail, which runs between the Ticket and Transportation Center and EPCOT. While Disney has not made any official announcements on the return of this transportation option, fans…
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2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE Serves Up 129 Days of Tasty Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – Beginning today, guests can embark on a tasty tour across six continents during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World Resort. This delicious celebration, which runs through Nov. 20, 2021, features 129 days of foodie fun, including a menu of new…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Holiday Festivities!
This morning Walt Disney World Resort announced this year’s Christmas festivities. This year’s celebrations will be coupled with Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations as well. There will be some new magic offered and also some returning favorites. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will be celebrating the holidays as decorations spring up on Main Street, U.S.A.…
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Walt Disney World Announces Two Nighttime Spectaculars for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced that two nighttime spectaculars will be debuting on October 1, 2021 as a part of its 50th anniversary. The two shows will be appearing at Magic Kingdom and also EPCOT as a part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The Magic Kingdom will get a new nighttime spectacular called…
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EPCOT Forever Returning to World Showcase Lagoon on July 1, 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort
EPCOT Forever, the nighttime spectacular that followed Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, will be returning to EPCOT on July 1st. The show utilizes fireworks, light effects, kits, and music the brightens up the nighttime sky over World Showcase Lagoon. The show highlights themes of innovation, exploration, imagination, and celebration. These are at the core of EPCOT’s…
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Some of the Most Unique Wedding Venues from Disney Fairy Tale Weddings – And How Much They Cost
When the time comes to plan one of the biggest days of your life, many Disney fans turn to Disney Fairy Tale Weddings! Disney offers fans the chance to get married while in some of the most magical places on Earth. Whether you want to get married in front of Disney icons or in a…
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Top 10 Things for Adults to Do at the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 19, 2021) – As a part of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival now underway at Walt Disney World Resort, guests can discover fresh menu items, admire topiary displays, enjoy live music and much more. Here are the top 10 things for adults to do at the…
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Opening Date, Tickets, & Reservations – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we report on the top five stories of the week. This week, there is a lot of Disney and geek news to cover. First off, the Disneyland Resort will have Avenger Campus opening on June 4, 2021. This will be a little over a month after the parks…
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Walt Disney World Announces New Creations Shop and Return of Club Cool at EPCOT
Today announced the opening of a new store at EPCOT and the return of a fan favorite. Both will be opening this summer. Creations Shop Creations Shop will be the replacement of Mouse Gear at EPCOT. This new store will be the main store at EPCOT for picking up souvenirs. However, this won’t just be…
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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns to Walt Disney World on July 15
Today it was announced that the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin this year on July 15th at Walt Disney World Resort. The return of this fan-favorite will include the Global Marketplaces. This includes many favorites including Canada, Greece, Germany, Hops and Barley, Appleseed Orchard, and many more. This year’s EPCOT International Food…
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One Year Later – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top five headlines of the week from Disney and geekdom. This week there are quite a few fun headlines. First off, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is aiming to reopen the Disneyland Resort parks by the end of April. This news comes as the parks have…
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It’s Getting Closer… Really – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1123 (#546)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! Each week the GEEKS have a blast geeking out to whatever suits their fancy. This week, there is a lot of news to geek out about from Disney! The biggest news? Disneyland is expected to reopen by the end of April! Disney CEO Bob Chapek made the announcement…
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It’s Not an April Fools’ Joke – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover with the top five stories of the week from DAPS MAGIC. The first story could seem like an April Fools’ Joke, but it isn’t. California announced updated guidelines this week that could enable theme parks, including Disneyland, to…
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EPCOT Entrance Plaza Raises Flags and Debuts New Music Loop
Today flags were raised at the entrance of EPCOT near Spaceship Earth. These flags celebrate the six original EPCOT icons and are a part of the continued transformation of EPCOT that is currently underway. This is just the most recent milestone in the continued transformation of this park at Walt Disney World Resort. These 12…
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New Milestones and Adventures – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there are a lot of milestones and adventures happening around the Disney and geek world. As we do every week, we share the top five headlines from the week. Things start off at EPCOT where a new barge for the center of Harmonious was moved into…
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New Milestone Reached as Center Harmonious Barge is Moved into Place at EPCOT
A new milestone was reached overnight as the center barge for Harmonious was moved into place. The news was released this morning via social media by Imagineer Zach Riddley followed by a post on the Disney Parks Blog. Riddley shared that while progress continues to be made on the upcoming show, an opening date has…
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20 Years of Disney California Adventure – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we cover the top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek community giving you a quick overview of what is going on! This week, a lot of news came out of an earnings call from Disney. This included the fact that Disney+…
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Leave a Legacy Returning to EPCOT
Leave a Legacy is returning to EPCOT! Soon, Disney guests who had their legacy on the monoliths in front of Spaceship Earth will be able to find themselves in a new way with this new Leave a Legacy display. As part of the transformation of EPCOT, the entire entrance area was re-imagined. With this, the…
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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Opens at EPCOT Today!
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure opens officially at The America Pavilion at EPCOT today. According to the Disney Parks Blog, this new exhibit “celebrates the distinctly American musical art form, originated by African Americans and fusing the influences of many different cultures.” This exhibit features Joe Gardner, who appears in Disney-Pixar’s Soul. Gardner shares the…
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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure to Debut February 1st
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will soon be open for guests to explore at The American Adventure at EPCOT. This will exhibit will take a look at some famous jazz musicians. It arrives a little over a month after Disney-Pixar’s Soul arrived on Disney+. In Soul, Joe Gardner aspires to be a professional…
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Disney Gives a Look at What’s Coming for Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is one of the most beautiful festivals to be experienced at Walt Disney World Resort. With magical topiaries, beautiful gardens, delectable dishes, and so much more to enjoy, it is a fantastic festival to experience (and a favorite of the DAPS MAGIC team). Today, Disney released…