Tag: EPCOT
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Development Postponed on EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins Attraction
Last year at the D23 Expo a lot of changes were announced for EPCOT. Spaceship Earth would be undergoing a refurbishment and the United Kingdom Pavilion would be getting a Mary Poppins attraction. Today, Disney confirmed that both of these projects have been postponed. As guests returned to EPCOT today with its phased reopening, they…
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Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
It’s time to sip, savor, and stroll across six continents at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This festival celebrates the best in global food and drink and is the longest festival ever. This year’s Festival will be understandably different from what it has been in the past. What has not changed…
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Suspends Cultural Representative Program Indefinitely
The Walt Disney World Resort has suspended its cultural representative program indefinitely. Along with the suspension of the program, Disney also has revoked offers of employment for those who were approved to be a part of 2020 and 2021. Disney fans may recognize this program when they visit EPCOT’s World Showcase. Generally, Cast Members at…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Get Health and Safety Training as They Return to Work
With just over a week until Walt Disney World Resort parks begin reopening, Cast Members have begun to return to work. Part of the process of returning for Cast Members includes training on the health and safety protocols now in place due to COVID-19. As Cast Members return, they go through a day of health…
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Disney Hits Pause on Spaceship Earth Refurbishment
Disney has officially hit “pause” on the refurbishment of Spaceship Earth. In a recent post on the Disney Parks Blog, Disney announced that when EPCOT reopens on July 15th, Spaceship Earth will be available for guests to enjoy. This comes after the parks had to close due to the coronavirus. Originally, it had been announced…
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Here’s What Will Be Open and Closed When the Parks Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort coming on July 11th, many people have wondered what exactly will be open and closed. Today, Disney has revealed what entertainment and attractions will be available when the parks reopen and what won’t. Things will definitely be a bit different when guests return to Magic Kingdom and…
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EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival to Become Longest Festival Yet
In just a few weeks, Walt Disney World will open to the public and welcome guests in once again! To make the magic even more memorable, Disney has announced that EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will begin on July 15 and run through the fall, making it the longest-running festival yet! This year, Walt…
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Tom Morris Shares About Making Iconic Magic at the Disney Parks During Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours Presentation
The Walt Disney Family Museum recently featured Tom Morris on a Happily Ever After Hours presentation. Tom Morris has had a career with Imagineering/WED Enterprises for about 30 years, and has worked on several parks and memorable attractions. Morris discussed his beginnings as an Orange County California native with a paper route. This route let…
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Spaceship Earth to Remain Open at EPCOT
When guests return to the Walt Disney World Resort in June there will be lots of changes. One change that was expected, and won’t be happening, is that Spaceship Earth will not be undergoing a refurbishment at EPCOT. This news came from an interview with union representative Eric Clinton. In a recent interview with the…
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Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier Steakhouse at EPCOT – GEEK EATS Disney Recipes
It’s always magical to stop by Le Cellier Steakhouse at the Epcot Pavilion in Epcot. It has an excellent menu that is sure to satisfy. One of the satisfying dishes that can be found there is the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. This is a popular offering that has appeared in several cookbooks. Today, the recipe…
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Florida Task Force Releases Guidelines for Theme Parks and Hotels to Reopen
Just over a month ago, the Walt Disney Resort closed to all guests. This meant that theme parks closed its gates and just a few days later, the hotels shut down officially. In the time that has passed since many Disney fans have speculated on when the parks may reopen and what it may look…
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A Virtual Tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Spring has sprung, and I look forward to enjoying nature once quarantine is over! Like most of you, I am also missing the Disney Parks in the process. It’s crazy, but I actually was in Walt Disney World a matter of days before all of the Disney Parks closed! My brother and I took a…
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Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Celebrates 13 Lucky Years at EPCOT
On April 6, 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. This attraction replaced ‘El Rio del Tiempo,’ which ran at Epcot from October 1, 1982 to January 2, 2007. ‘El Rio del Tiempo’ began on a quiet river under an evening sky. It passed a volcano…
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The History of Figment at EPCOT Center in Walt Disney World (1983 – Present)
The world can always use a little bit more imagination! In 1955, Disneyland was founded on the imagination that lived in the world and the possibilities that could happen when we believe in our dreams. When EPCOT Center opened to the public in 1982, they opened the Imagination! pavilion alongside it, which explored the exact ideas…
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27th EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms 90 Days from March 4 to June 1, 2020
Festivities include new Garden Rocks concerts, Outdoor Kitchen flavors and topiaries LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continually sprouts fresh surprises for Walt Disney World Resort guests, and this year there’s more fun in store than ever before when the 90-day spring extravaganza bursts into bloom…
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New Scavenger Hunt Adventure at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT!
A new experience has arrived at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. This new experience allows guests to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the pavilion with Finding Dory’s friends. Guests can grab a complimentary scavenger hunt book when they arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Then they can follow the…
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Magic Happens – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very big news week at the DISNEY Reporter! This week we lead off with a story that will affect the future of The Walt Disney Company as Bob Chapek became the CEO of Disney. There is also news about the new parade at Disneyland, Magic Happens. The Impossible Burger is now going…
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Spaceship Earth to Begin Grand and Miraculous Reimagining on May 26
“Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time and for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers.” Disney has announced today that we will see an update to this centerpiece attraction! Spaceship Earth, the attraction that sits inside the iconic geodesic sphere, will undergo a…
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Annual Passholder Exclusives Coming to Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT
In just a few short weeks, guests will be treated to Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort! This festival brings bright flowers and fun photo ops to the resort on a yearly basis, but this year it will also bring annual passholder exclusives! Passholder-Exclusive Magnets – Passholders can receive two new…
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Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Opens at EPCOT!
Today the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue opened at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Hosted by Coca-Cola, this new dining establishment at the America Pavilion is themed around Sam Eagle of The Muppets and offers different barbecue dishes from around the United States. It is a distinctly patriotic place to eat. The Regal…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Epcot Re-Imagining Continues with the Debut of Three Films
January 17, 2020 was a very busy day for Disney Parks as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance officially opened at Disneyland, and three shows premiered at Epcot. It was also the first day of the 4th annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts. This festival combines the best in culinary, performing, and visual arts.…
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Take a Look at the Progress Being Made on Epcot’s Harmonious!
Later this year Harmonious will be displayed over the lagoon of World Showcase at Epcot. This new nighttime spectacular is said to be one of the most ambitious shows created by Disney to date! Recently, barges that will be utilized in the show were delivered to Epcot. Disney has released a new video with updates…