Tag: EPCOT
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Retro Walt Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 49
Murray and Mikey look to the history of Walt Disney World and talk about what they would like to still have at the four theme parks.
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New Tequileria to Open at Epcot
Disney Parks Blog announced a new tequileria to open at the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot this year. Margaritas will be the specialty and will be hand crafted at Choza Tequila. In addition will be items to eat like tacos, chips and guacamole, and empanadas. The eatery will be authentic to Mexico and outside of the…
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Charlie Ridgway – Disney Legend – Passed Away At 93
Charlie Ridgway was a Disneyland and Walt Disney World publicist in their early times. He helped cover the opening of Disneyland, and eventually the opening of Magic Kingdom and Epcot at Walt Disney World. Many of his ideas for publicity were amazingly creative, like having baby ducklings see Donald Duck upon hatching and follow him…
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Spaceship Death Star – Geeks Corner – Episode 610
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the geeks chat about one Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. This annual tradition at the Disneyland Resort shares the story of Christmas in Town Square. Over in Walt Disney World, Spaceship Earth at Epcot became the Death Star in anticipation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Was this cool? Is…
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Holidays In The Parks – DAPsCast Episode 43
Mikey, Murray and Mr. Daps talk about their favorite holiday things in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney California Adventure, and Disneyland
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International Festival Of The Arts In Epcot In 2017
Epcot is known for some great festivals throughout the year. The Food and Wine and Flower and Garden Festivals have been very popular, and even extended. Now, Epcot introduces the International Festival of the Arts in January of 2017. Disney Parks Blog announced the new event today, which will showcase fine art, the performing arts,…
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New D23 Events Announced To Bring Magic to Fans Around the Country!
D23 ANNOUNCES NEW SLATE OF EVENTS TO DELIGHT DISNEY FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY From exclusive tours to cinematic surprises, Disney’s official fan club serves up something for fans both young and young-at-heart. PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. – November 18, 2016 – In 2017, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events…
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Best Walt Disney World Song – DAPsCast Episode 39
It’s guys night again where Mr. Daps, Murray and Mikey try to deduce what the best song of Walt Disney World is. They go park by park to narrow down the best song in each one, and then from all 4 main parks they vote on the best.
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Geek Eats Disney Recipe: Apple Strudel – Epcot’s Biergarten Restaurant
It’s that time of year again, Oktoberfest is upon us. That is, unless you are able to visit the Germany Pavilion at Epcot and the Biergarten Restaurant. There, you can experience Oktoberfest daily! However, if you are like me, this isn’t something that you can do on a regular basis. So instead of just wishing you…
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It’s Go Time! – Geeks Corner – Episode 541
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the topic is predominantly Pokemon Go. Since being released last week, this game has taken the world by storm…and that includes the worlds of Disney. This week, the geeks are joined by Caiti who joins Hayley and Cameron as they share with Mr. DAPs about the game, how to…
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For the First Time in Forever… Frozen arrives to Epcot’s Norway Pavilion
Frozen Ever After and the expansion of the Norway pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World has been anxiously anticipated by fans and critics of the Frozen franchise. I can happily say that Frozen Ever After and the rest of the expansion in Norway did not disappoint. The new ride, new meet and greet in…
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New Soarin’ Merchandise Available At Disney Parks
With the addition of Soarin’ Around The World comes new merchandise to celebrate the new film. Most feature Mickey in an aviator uniform, and the new Soarin’ logo. Backpacks, magnets, a pillow, even a pull back toy are among the available items. There are some limited edition items for purchase as well, including a pin…
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New Soarin’ With New Queue Interaction
It may be a bit of old news at this point, but Soarin’ Around the World has opened at the Disney Parks around the globe. First opening in Shanghai Disneyland, then in Disney California Adventure and Epcot. With all new scenes including the Great Wall of China, Sydney in Australia, and even some polar bears,…
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Visit Epcot This Summer for Frozen Ever After Attraction & Royal Sommerhus!
Frozen fans visiting Epcot this summer will be excited to know that wineter and summer will be daily combined when the new Frozen Ever After attraction and Royal Sommerhus open on June 21. These two new Frozen-themed-themed experienced will be located in the Norway pavilion and offer guests an immersive opportunity to visit Anna, Elsa,…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 30
It’s just Mr. Daps and Murray this week as they discuss Murray’s recent trip to Walt Disney World. Part of the trip consisted of running the Dark Side Challenge as part of the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side. He also visited the Flower and Garden Festival and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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The Dark Side of the Star Wars Half Marathon
This past weekend Walt Disney World played host to the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon: The Dark Side. The amazing race was a companion to the Star Wars Half Marathon: The Light Side that is at Disneyland in January. The race always begins in the Expo. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex played host to…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – Be Our Guest at Epcot!
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit period. It is an absolutely beautiful park in so many different ways. I love all the different places that are beautiful to take photos. I love all the different foods and drinks. Most of all, I love getting to experience all the different cultures that can…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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Baymax, Joy, and Sadness to Greet Guests at Epcot
Epcot has had its Character Spot for a few years now where the “Fab 5” have usually greeted guests in front of colorful, fun backdrops. Disney Parks Blog has reported that next month, some upgrades to the Character Spot will also introduce some new pals to get photos with. For Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto, a…
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Record Number of Days For Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
One of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Walt Disney World is during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. This year there will be plenty of time to go as the event will go from March 2 to May 30, a whopping 90 days! The Flower and Garden Festival is an annual tradition…
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Colortopia – A New Colorful Experience At Epcot
Epcot’s Innoventions has a new exhibit that opened on November 13. Colortopia presented by Glidden takes guests through a color adventure. Ty Burrell serves as host for the area and takes you through how color affects us. The first stop is the Power of Color. Inside are blank walls in a cylindrical fashion. Above are…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Think dessert and more times than not, something chocolate comes to mind. While yesterday might have been National Chocolate Day, I contend that chocolate should be celebrated EVERY day! After all, chocolate is great with coffee in the morning, as an afternoon snack, and of course the obvious use as a decadent dessert! Yesterday’s celebration…
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Disney Recipes: Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese – Epcot’s Farm Fresh Marketplace
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now feeding Walt Disney World guests in full force as they taste their way around the World Showcase and Future Showcase. Running from September 25-November 16, this is the perfect place for those Disney fans who also happen to be fans of food and wine as well. But what happens…
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Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival Has Officially Begun
Today, Friday, marks the official start of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival at the Walt Disney World Resort. To add even more fun, this year is the 20th anniversary of the event! Staring back in 1996, people from all over have enjoyed a wide variety of food and other yummy items. Taking part from…