Tag: EPCOT
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21st Century Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there are a lot of Disney and geek headlines to cover! Starting off, Disney has acquired Fox. With this acquisition comes a lot of changes! Other news covers the Disney Parks, movies, and more! As this edition of DISNEY Reporter was being edited breaking news…
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“Awesome Planet” On-Screen Experience Coming to the Land Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort
As Epcot continues to grow and change, we get the opportunity to see many new things come to the park! Today, we are excited to announce that the Land pavilion is getting an all-new on-screen experience called “Awesome Planet”. “Awesome Planet,” is an exploration of the world we call home. The film showcases the beauty,…
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New Authentic Crêperie Coming to Epcot’s France Pavilion Expansion at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Ratatouille attraction isn’t the only new thing coming to the France pavilion at Epcot. There will also be an authentic crêperie included in the expansion of this area. The new eatery is going to be built in the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure area of the France Pavilion. The new crêperie’s cuisine is being…
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The 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Blooms to the Delight of Guests – A Pictorial Look
The 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival started this last week, which is a delight to guests. The park is a floral fantasy, with Disney topiaries abound! Our friend Jacob sent us some photos of this year’s topiaries and merchandise for us to share with you. There are plenty of characters, including a few…
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Garden Rocks Concert Series Expands to Every Day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 6-June 3
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Garden Rocks Concert Series is back – every single day of the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! For the first time since the popular spring extravaganza expanded to 90 days, Garden Rocks concerts will play seven days a week, three times daily, for a total of 270 concerts…
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Color Quest – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 922 (#440)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. The show starts off with the Oscars, moves to the parks, and then beyond! We hope you enjoy this episode of GEEKS CORNER. Share your thoughts in the comments below on the various topics! Let’s go to the corner! GEEKS…
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Playtime at Epcot – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week Caitie is sitting in for Mr. DAPs. There is a lot of news from around the Disney and geek communities to cover. This ranges from Disney Channel news, Disneyland news, Walt Disney World news, and a giveaway! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter and…
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Epcot Entrance to Get a New Look as Part of Historic Multi-Year Transformation
The future is now! As you may have seen around Epcot recently, change is coming to the experimental prototype community of tomorrow. We are excited to announce that even more is coming! As part of an unprecedented move, Epcot is going to get a brand new pavilion! Underneath the dome of the former Wonders of…
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Meet Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” Stars Ralph and Vanellope at Their New Location in Epcot
Last fall, “Wreck-It Ralph” stars Ralph and Vanellope took to Epcot to meet guests. This week, the pair of pals have gotten an official home in Epcot where guests can find them daily! This all-new location is tucked into the Imagination Pavillion in Future World. The staff at the Imagination Institute has ben testing ways…
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Fresh Smurf of Bel Air! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 920 (#438)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a ton to cover! The geeks start with news about the upcoming live-action Aladdin movie. They then pivot to the sad news of the death of Ron Miller, former CEO and President of The Walt Disney Company. At Disney California Adventure, World of Color is returning later…
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The Story of ‘Coco’ is Coming to Epcot This Spring Courtesy of the Mariachi Cobre
Epcot’s World Showcase is a wonderful place to celebrate cultures and the stories that bring them to life. This week it was announced that the Mexico Pavilion will soon be adding its own celebration of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”! Starting March 6, you can head to the Mexico Pavillion to find another set of stories to be told.…
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26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms for 90 Days at Walt Disney World Resort
New topiaries, an expanded Garden Rocks Concert Series and other surprises await guests, March 6-June 3, 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – New sights, sounds and flavors of spring will envelop Walt Disney World Resort guests beginning March 6 when the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival bursts into bloom. This year’s festival will…
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Disney Begins Testing on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas at Walt Disney World
Testing has begun on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas that are opening later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new state-of-the-art transportation system will allow guests to travel in the skies between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot along with four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the proposed Disney’s Riviera Resort,…
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Four Signature Epcot Festivals Welcome Guests to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the arts, flowers, food, music, holidays and non-stop family fun throughout the year during four signature theme-park festivals beginning Jan. 18. Epcot International Festival of the Arts: Jan. 18-Feb. 25 This annual celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts presents 39 fun-packed days…
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Exclusive Offers Planned for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Are you ready for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? In just one week, Epcot will be transformed into an epicenter for amazing art of all types! This festival will not only bring guests some wonderful opportunities to experience art but will also give annual passholders some amazing goodies to take home! On…
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Get Ready to Eat, Relax, and Enjoy as New ‘IllumiNations’ Dining Package Comes to Epcot Next Week
Are you ready to dine and enjoy at Epcot in Walt Disney World? Starting January 18, 2019, you can grab the “IlliumiNations” dining package and enjoy a dazzling night around World Showcase Lagoon! The dining package, which is held at the UK Pavillion’s Rose & Crown Pub, offers a beautiful view of World Showcase Lagoon from the…
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The Ultimate Fan Guide to All New Disney Offerings in 2019
At the start of each year, we always say it’s going to be a huge year for Disney fans, and this year is no exception. 2019 is truly going to be a huge year for Disney fans! From the parks, to movies, and the D23 Expo, there are numerous exciting things that we’ll be able…
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Sunday Spotlight: Illuminations – Reflections of Earth with Holiday Tag
I have always enjoyed IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth. In fact, it has been referenced in this column before. While I love IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth, it’s even better with the holiday tag at the end of it! It’s built around a theme of peace on Earth and captures the magic of the season…
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A Magic Kingdom Epcot Flying Back to California Kind of Day – DAPS VLOG
My final day at Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of a day. The day started off with a bus ride that led to a monorail ride and then a ferry ride! The trip eventually led to me arriving at the Magic Kingdom for a patriotic morning. At the end of the morning, I transferred…
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Going Global During the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort – DAPS VLOG
Today was a day to go global at the Walt Disney World Resort. The second day of this whirlwind trip was spent mainly at Epcot… mainly going around the World Showcase. Of course I also stopped by to say hi to Figment and go for a cruise through The Land. However, the bulk of the…
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From California to Walt Disney World for Christmas – DAPS VLOG
After recently finding a pretty impressive flight and accommodations deals I decided to make a quick trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to experience the Christmas festivities. Just a few short weeks later I found myself on my way to the airport for a red eye to Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Destination D Delivers! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 908
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT to cover after the excitement that came out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse! From this special weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort, there is news covering Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Epcot, and more! The geeks cover it all! Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday…
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Make New Year’s Eve Even More Magical By Celebrating at Disney Parks
New Year’s Eve is one of the most magical nights of the year. New Year’s Eve at a Disney park is even more magical! This year, there are multiple different options at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts for you to have an incredible experience ringing in the new year! Disneyland Resort New Year’s…
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Destination D – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a LOT of news to cover. Much of this news is coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. From this special event at the Walt Disney World Resort there has been new details about the celebration of Mickey Mouse, attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…