Tag: EPCOT
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New American Icons Coming to The American Adventure at Epcot!
The American Adventure is an icon that guests see across the water when entering the World Showcase at Epcot from Future World. This attraction also is the host pavilion for all the other nations that inhabit World Showcase. The outside of the pavilion is built in the colonial style that harkens back to the origins…
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American Adventure at Epcot to Get Update With More American Icons
Disney Parks Blog has announced that The American Adventure will receive an update. The attraction will reopen later this month with a new screen, new speakers and a new all-digital projection system. Because of the update from film to digital video, there’s a chance for an update of the finale movie. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Misty…
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Incredible Summer Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks Blog has announced an ‘Incredible Summer’ at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Incredibles Of course this resort wide event is based on The Incredibles 2 which will open in June. The movie will be showing at the AMC theater at Disney Springs. Over at the Magic Kingdom, an Incredibles dance party will…
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Flashback and Forward – DISNEY Reporter
This week on DISNEY Reporter Mr. DAPs shares the news that looks at the past, the present, and the future. That’s right, this week’s Disney and geek news goes all over the place. Take a look here and then let us know what you think of this week’s news by leaving us a comment. Mr.…
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What’s It Like to Run the Dopey Challenge? – runDisney Resolutions
Over 4 years ago I never would have thought I would be running often, let alone running 48.6 miles in 4 days. But, that’s just what I did at the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon. Though it wasn’t my first race, it was still a huge task. This was my experience… The…
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Epcot’s Festival of the Arts From an Artist’s Perspective
Believe it or not, I’m an artist. It’s something that drew me to Disney in the first place. So, when Walt Disney World first announced an International Festival of the Arts, it was something I definitely wanted to go and see. Though I missed the first one, I was able to go to the first…
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Walt Disney World to Offer Extra FastPasses to Guests For an Additional Cost
Starting today, guests staying in the club level rooms and suites on property have an option to purchase three extra FastPass+ selections per day for $50 per person. The program, which is now in its pilot stages, has guests participating for three days minimum ($150 per guest) and guests can make FastPass+ reservations 90 days…
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Disney Parks Get Upgraded – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 1
For once the top story is not a Star Wars story, but a Disney parks story. D23 Expo had a huge parks presentation on the future of parks, cruises, and more around the world. Before A little before the announcements, rumors started circulating several places on construction at Walt Disney World. The Star Wars land…
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Disney Releases Images of Disney Skyliner Transportation System at Walt Disney World
Last summer Disney announced the new Disney Skyliner Transportation System at the D23 Expo. This new form of transportation will allow guests to travel between resorts at Walt Disney World while offering some pretty incredible views as they visit Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, the Disney Parks Blog released some renderings of what this…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco – An Attraction that is Dying to be Made!
This week Disney-Pixar released Coco, a story about pursuing ones dreams and the importance of family. This is an absolutely gorgeous film with fun music and a fantastic message. It also is a film that is just dying to be made into an attraction. This is a movie with the right story, character, visuals, and…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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A Can’t Miss Experience at Epcot: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World. If I could, I would go there every day. However, I live in California and Epcot is in Florida. When visiting Walt Disney World, I do like to visit Epcot as much as possible. One of my favorite things to experience at…
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Caitie’s Birthday at Walt Disney World! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 804
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week, it’s going up a little bit later than normal due to it not being a normal week. Caitie celebrated her birthday this week at Walt Disney World! Due to this, this week’s episode was filmed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mr. DAPs and Caitie Bear talk about…
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Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for 2017 Holiday Season at Epcot
The full lineup of narrators for the 2017 Candlelight Processional at Epcot has been announced. This yearly tradition includes a celebrity narrator, a 50 piece orchestra, and a choir. Together they share the story of Christmas. This year has a pretty incredible collection of celebrities who will be helping share this very special story. The…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Epcot 35
On Sunday, the Walt Disney World resort celebrated Epcot’s 35th anniversary with plenty of fanfare in true Disney fashion. Fans from all over celebrated with food and memories of Epcot of old. It looked like a fun day of celebration! While some went to parties, others flocked stores for special Epcot 35 merchandise. Some was…
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Sunday Spotlight: Spaceship Earth at Epcot
Today Epcot is celebrating its 35th anniversary. While there is a lot of different things to love about Epcot, one of these is more iconic than the rest. Spaceship Earth is the geodesic sphere that is the centerpiece of Epcot. It can be seen from just about any place at the park. This sphere is…
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This is Halloween? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 652
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are now celebrating Halloween. At the Disneyland Resort, Mickey’s Halloween Party is entertaining thousands of guests. This year, there are a few enhancements that have been added to this party. Over at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm has returned and the Geeks were there…
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SCAREolers, EPCOT, THOR, and more! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week, there is a lot of news coming from across the country. Epcot has a lot going on with its 35th anniversary and also some holiday celebrations. Knott’s Scary Farm has arrived for the Halloween season and the DAPs Magic team covered it. Thor: Ragnarok’s sneak peek…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary to be Celebrated with Exclusive Merchandise, Fireworks Finale, and More!
Guests visiting Epcot on October 1st are in for some really fun surprises. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that Epcot will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with some really fun offerings. This includes exclusive merchandise, a special fireworks finale to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, and a very special celebration. Here is what the Disney…
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Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Offerings Arrives November 19 at Walt Disney World Resort
Once called Holidays Around the World, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is coming to Epcot on November 19th. This festival will include Holiday Kitchens, entertainment, and the popular Candlelight Processional. Candlelight Processional (Disney Parks Blog) The Candlelight Processional, a highlight of a holiday visit for many guests, features a retelling of the traditional…
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Remembering A Disney Legend – Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio
Disney Legend Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio died September 10 at the age of 98. X leaves behind a great legacy throughout Disney movies and theme parks. He joined Disney in 1938, and worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia.’ He briefly left Disney to join the Army Air Corps in the war effort, and returned to Disney…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Yesterday, the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, with plenty of new items also hitting online shelves. From wine glasses, to aprons, to dish towels, it is the perfect time to get Disney kitchen merchandise. This years theme is “Taste Your Way Around the World” for the…
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Magical New Disney Gift Cards Arrive for the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
With the arrival of the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, there is also the arrival of new merchandise and new gift cards! The gift cards for this special event are always unique and worth collecting. This year, there are some limited release wearable gift cards that are being released. One is based around…