Tag: EPCOT
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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…
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Check Out The Epcot International Festival of the Arts Exclusives For Walt Disney World Annual Passholders
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will be arriving at Epcot on January 17th. When it does, there will be some offers available exclusively to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders! First off, there will be a new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet available. The design is entitled “Artful Mickey” and was created by Will…
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New Year New Queue – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the first DISNEY Reporter of 2020! There is a lot to cover this week as we pick up after a Christmas hiatus while Mr. DAPs was traveling. With the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, there is a lot going on around the Disney world. This includes new things coming to…
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More Details About Sam Eagle Inspired Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot Revealed
Patriotic Muppet fans rejoice! When the Regal Eagle Smokehouse opens at Epcot, it will feature a heavy dose of inspiration by the honorable Sam Eagle of The Muppets. Beyond just inspiration for this new restaurant at the America Pavilion, there will also be Sam Eagle inspired merchandise as well! Sam Eagle has always been known…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #4 – Epcot Updates
With the D23 Expo having been known to be in 2019 many speculated what would be announced at the parks panel. Would it be a new Tomorrowland? Would it be something Marvel? Would it be Epcot? There had been two announcements that many figured would have more detail with the panel: Ratatouille and the Guardians…
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Resistance Rising – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week is an exciting week for Disney and geek news! Things start out with the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction allows guests to be immersed in the midst of Star Wars like never before. That isn’t the…
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Rainy Merriment – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1009 (#480)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover throughout the course of the show. This last week during the celebration of Thanksgiving, a new commercial that reunited E.T. with Elliott was shown. In Disney Parks news, Snow White’s Scary Adventures is getting updated at Disneyland. Disney+ is getting a…
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DuckTales is Coming to Epcot!
DuckTales is coming to Epcot so that guests can soon join in the adventures of Uncle Scrooge and the gang. Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will allow guests to go on a treasure hunt with Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby, and the nephews. The adventure will utilize the Play Disney Parks app. Throughout the experience,…
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long And More Films Arriving at Epcot in January
There are quite a few new film experiences coming to Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2020. As announced at the D23 Expo, there will soon be a new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along joining Impressions de France at the France Pavilion, Awesome Planet at the Land pavilion, and Canada Far and Wide…
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#DisneyParksLIVE to Livestream The Candlelight Processional From Epcot on December 3
On December 3, Disney will be streaming live from Epcot a special presentation of The Candlelight Processional. For this stream, actor Neal Patrick Harris will be narrating the Christmas Story. The Candlelight Processional combines the traditional scripture of the Christmas story as read by a celebrity narrator. The narrator is joined by a mass choir…
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2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Celebrates Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts from Around the Globe at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney on BroadwayConcert Series, Food Studios and art-inspired family fun await guests, Jan. 17-Feb. 24 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2019) – Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort will unveil its annual global celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts Jan. 17 and continue for 39 days through Feb. 24,…
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Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Drafts & Barbecue Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World
This winter, you can grab some classic American comfort food in Epcot! The American Adventure is welcoming Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Drafts & Barbecue for guests to enjoy! This fast-casual dining establishment will let you enjoy true American barbecue and some incredible craft brews! Here is what you’ll be able to find on the menu!…
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Back to Before – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1001 (#471)
Welcome to the 9th-anniversary episode of GEEKS CORNER! On October 5, 2010 GEEKS CORNER began weekly episodes. Nine years later the weekly episodes continue. While much has changed, there is still a lot the same. For the first half of this episode, the geeks take a look back and revisit the topics of the very…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience: Peek into a Bright Future for the Beloved Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2019) – At Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot continues the biggest transformation of any Disney theme park in history, developing groundbreaking attractions, magnificent new landscapes and unforgettable entertainment spectaculars. Guests are now invited to see an enticing glimpse into this bright future when they visit Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot…
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Magic Journeys – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 953 (#471)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER, live from Epcot! This week Mr. DAPs is joined by Mikey Really Likey right after the world premiere of Epcot Forever at the Walt Disney World Resort. They discuss this new firework spectacular along with other new offerings coming to Epcot. This includes the new preview center The Epcot Experience. They…
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“Epcot Forever” Takes Fans of Walt Disney World on a Musical Journey Down Memory Lane
This week, Epcot Forever made its world debut to guests of Walt Disney World Resort. This show comes just after IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth performed for the final time after a nearly 20-year run. While fans of this classic show were concerned about what would come next, many were delighted to find that this new…
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The Epcot Experience Opens on Epcot’s Anniversary and Reveals Exciting Plans For the Future!
The Epcot Experience opened today at Epcot as the park celebrates its 37th anniversary. Situated in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, this preview center gives a look at what is coming to Epcot in the coming years. The highlight of this new attraction is a room with a 360 degree screen wrapping around the inside of…
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Fans Show Up To Say Goodbye to Epcot’s Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
On October 1, 1999 IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Millennium Celebration. After the Millennium Celebration ended, “200” was dropped. On September 30, 2019 Illuminations: Reflections of Earth was presented to thousands in attendance for the last time. This show was beloved by millions over the years…
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Reflecting on Reflections of Earth – Saying Farewell to the Epcot Night Spectacular
It was 1999. The world was looking forward to the new millennium. In nearly every country were planned celebrations to usher in the 2000’s. Though Walt Disney World is not a country, a grand celebration on a multi-national stage was going to showcase the new century with a spectacle. That spectacle debuted at World Showcase…
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Disney Skyliner Opens to the Public at the Walt Disney World Resort
Today the Disney Skyliner opened to the public at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new highway in the sky allows guests to soar between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This gondola system moves a large number of people…
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What Is Known About Epcot Forever
“Epcot Forever” will be making its debut performance on October 1 at World Showcase Lagoon. This new nighttime spectacular will be brought to life with a spark of imagination that features fireworks, lasers, water, illuminated kites, and special effects. This show will take guests on a journey through the past, present, and future of Epcot,…