Tag: EPCOT
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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,…
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Innovative Storytelling ‘Coaster Ride’ Vehicle to be Utilized in Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction
Think of the best Disney attractions and often it comes down to the attractions that can tell the best story in the best ways. At the Disneyland Resort in California it is easy to think of Radiator Springs Racers, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Indiana Jones Adventure for this. In Florida, Pandora’s Flight of Passage…
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Gusts to Start Flying High Above Walt Disney World Resort Aboard Disney Skyliner in Fall 2019
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the fall of 2019 will have the opportunity to travel between resorts in a completely new and exciting way! The Disney Skyliner will be opening to guests starting in the fall of 2019. The new state-of-the-art transportation system will allow guests to travel the skies between Disney’s Hollywood…
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Celebrate the Arts Once Again Beginning January with the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
The popular Epcot International Festival of the Arts is on its way back! Beginning January 18, 2019, and running through February 25, 2019, the festival will be a celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. This popular 39-day festival will be the largest celebration yet! Are you ready? Performing Arts Guests looking to experience the magic…
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Through the Eyes of Coffee: A Unique View of the DAPS MAGIC Team’s Trip to Walt Disney World Resort
This last week I spent a week at the Walt Disney World Resort. As expected, it was a magical visit. There is so much to enjoy at Walt Disney World! One of the things that I really enjoy doing when arriving at ANY Disney theme park though is getting a cup of coffee. For this…
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Experience a Very Walt Disney World Birthday with Day Seven of the DAPs Vlog and Many Special Friends
Another fun day of vacation is in the books! We spent Saturday at Magic Kingdom and Epcot celebrating my birthday! While there were definitely a few times I was embarrassed to have the attention on me, I was grateful that I got to spend the day with so many amazing friends! We kicked off the…
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Experience the Magic of Day 2 at the Walt Disney World Resort with the Fun of DAPs Vlogs!
Welcome to Day 2 of #DAPsWDW18! Today was an absolute adventure and we are glad we could share it with you! We started our day at Epcot and ate our way around the world at the International Food and Wine Festival. Along the way, we stopped at the Canadian, French, and Chinese Pavillion to see…
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Walt Disney World Adventure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 903
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are coming to you from Walt Disney World, more specifically, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The geeks share about their favorite moments of the trip so far from a corner in Pandora – The World of Avatar. They also share some observations from their trip. If you want more…