Tag: EPCOT
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Voices of Liberty Founder Looks Back At the Early Days of EPCOT
The founder of the Voices of Liberty, Derric Johnson, shares about the early days of the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT.
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Spaceship Earth | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 9, 2007
On this day in 2007, the EPCOT letters and Mickey Mouse arm, glove, wand, and stars that had decorated Spaceship Earth were removed. The installation was added for Walt Disney World’s Millennium Celebration in 2000. It weighed 50 tons and included a 36-foot-tall sign! Originally, the display above Spaceship Earth read “2000,” but it was…
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Captain EO | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 6, 1994
On this day in 1994, Captain EO closed at EPCOT after running for nearly eight years. Starring Michael Jackson, produced by George Lucas, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Captain EO was a fantastical sci-fi 3-D film musical. The film was cutting-edge for its time. It was shown in a custom-built theater with lasers, smoke,…
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Walt Disney World’s 2024 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup Announced
One of the highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival every year is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This concert series has some incredible bands coming to EPCOT to perform for guests throughout the run of the festival. This year, the concert series sees the return of Hanson, Tiffany, and Boyz…
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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Returns to Walt Disney World Resort on November 29th
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional are returning to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season.
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Details Released for 4th of July Celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is always an incredible place to celebrate the 4th of July. Throughout the parks and beyond, there are patriotic Independence Day celebrations happening. This ranges from the incredible fireworks at Magic Kingdom, the patriotic music of the Voices of Liberty at EPCOT, the Heartbeat of Freedom after Luminous, and so much more.…
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Dropping Into Summer – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #716
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON of ground to cover. Throughout the course of the episode, the Geeks chat about a new development deal for Walt Disney World, the new Donald Duck short, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza,…
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New Mickey & Friend Meet and Greet Location Opens at EPCOT
A new Mickey & friends meet and greet location opened today at EPCOT. The new location, found adjacent to CommuniCore Hall, is the new destination for guests wanting to meet Mickey Mouse and other Disney pals. The location officially opened on June 10, 2024. This comes as the multi-year transformation of EPCOT officially concluded. The…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Details About CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza
CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza is set to officially open. With the opening of this new venue, the transformation of EPCOT is now officially complete. With the construction walls disappearing, World Celebration, and CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, and Mickey & Friends will be open to guests starting on June 10, 2024. The new offerings at…
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Norway Pavilion | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 3, 1988
On this day in 1988, The Norway Pavilion opened at EPCOT, the second and most recent new pavilion to be added after opening day. The pavilion recreated a Norwegian village, complete with four authentic styles of architecture. Then-Crown Prince Harald V of Norway performed the dedication, which was broadcast live back home. Norway partially funded…
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Walt Disney World Resort Baby Care Centers Guide
Visiting a Disney park with a baby is a magical thing. It seems that everything is a bit brighter, happier, and more magical. It can be a bit daunting, however. With there being a lot of firsts for baby and parents, the unknowns can be a bit overwhelming. Thankfully there are things called Baby Care…
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EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge To Close Temporarily
The EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge will be closing temporarily this summer. The closure is for a planned refurbishment and will be for just under two weeks. The following notice was shared on the Walt Disney World Resort website on the member lounge’s page: Please note the Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion will be…
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WATCH: ‘Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration – Live at EPCOT’
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, a very special performance was streamed on the Disney on Broadway youtube channel. It showed a concert that was taped during the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which occurs annually at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This particular performance was a celebration…
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, the 21st EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival would come to an end. Perhaps the most beautiful festival of the year at EPCOT, there are lots of flowers, topiaries, food, beverages, presentations, and performances! This festival also led to the arrival of the garden railway next to the Germany pavilion…
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Soarin’ at EPCOT | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 5, 2005
On this day in 2005, the Soarin’ attraction opened inside The Land Pavilion at EPCOT.
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EPCOT to Soon Display Veteran Portraits by President George W. Bush
May is National Military Appreciation Month. Soon, Walt Disney World Resort will be welcoming a portraits of veterans that were painted by former President George W. Bush to EPCOT. Disney shared today that starting on June 9, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, will…
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‘Luminous: The Symphony of Us’ Soundtrack Released
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the newest nighttime spectacular to arrive at EPCOT. This beautiful show opened at Walt Disney World Resort on December 5, 2023. It reminds people that just like a symphony, we are all connected through community to create something beautiful. During the course of the show, moments in life are…
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Keep Moving DisneylandForward – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #708
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a very special guest joining them. Clocky from Sent From Disneyland joins to discuss the week’s Disney and positive stuff! Sent From Disneyland takes a look at the history of Disneyland through postcards that were quite literally sent from Disneyland through the years! It is a…
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It’s Time for a New Chapter for EPCOT’s Test Track
Test Track at EPCOT at Walt Disney World is set to be re-imagined once again. As a result, the attraction will close temporarily beginning June 17. A brand-new rendering of the attraction was recently posted on the Disney Parks Instagram account. Test Track is a simulated excursion through the rigorous testing procedures that General Motors uses…
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Concept Art for Test Track Reimagining Unveiled Along With Final Day to Ride Current Version
Ever since it was announced last year that Test Track would be getting reimagined with World of Motion as an inspiration, Disney fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on this transformation. The announcement was made at Destination D23 and the future iteration of this EPCOT attraction will be pulling from a past version.…
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Gran Fiesta Tour | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 6, 2007
On this day in 2007, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. It replaced the opening day attraction, El Rio de Tiempo. Gran Fiesta Tour is a gentle boat ride that floats past landmarks of Mexico, both past and present. Guests are joined on the cruise by Jose…
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‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ Coming to Newly Opened CommuniCore Plaza Stage at EPCOT in June!
Progress continues to be made at EPCOT on finishing the last part of its years-long transformation. Soon, the walls will be down and guests will be able to wander around and in the new CommuniCore Hall and see entertainment on the CommuniCore Plaza stage. Disney has announced that starting on June 10th, these things and…
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“EPCOT Becoming” Heading to Nat Geo April 29
This Spring, National Geographic will be sharing its television special on the transformation of EPCOT over the past few years. “EPCOT Becoming” will follow the journey to transform the theme park into a complete experience of edutainment! Here is the description of the program from National Geographic: EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT® for a…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Honored at 30th Annual Thea Awards
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, one of the newest offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort, was honored over the weekend by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). “The Thea Awards honor individuals, projects, and technologies in the arena of themed attractions and experiences worldwide,” the TEA website. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was…