Tag: EPCOT
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Communicore East & West | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 31, 1994
On this day in 1994, CommuniCore East and West at EPCOT in Walt Disney World closed to make way for Innoventions. Located in two buildings behind Spaceship Earth, CommuniCore served as the heart of EPCOT. It wove together the themes and concepts presented in Future World while showcasing technological advancements. A reimagined CommuniCore Hall will…
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Spacehip Earth Hot Air Balloon | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 2009
On this day in 2009, an 80-foot-tall hot air balloon shaped like Spaceship Earth took to the skies above EPCOT. A lucky family won the experience, along with a VIP trip to Walt Disney World. It was as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway, which came out of Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams celebration…
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24 Exciting Things to Look Forward to From Disney Experiences in 2024
2024 is an exciting year for guests visiting the Disney Parks and beyond. There will be new attractions, experiences, and more ways to experience magic. This year, Disney is pulling out all the stops to create unforgettable moments for visitors of all ages. From thrilling rides to immersive shows, there is something for everyone to…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #1 Disney at 100
It probably comes as no surprise that the top story of the year is the Walt Disney Company and Studios turning 100 this year. From theme parks to movies, there was celebration throughout. Disneyland kicked it all of in January with decorations throughout both theme parks and two new night shows. Wondrous Journeys has become…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #2 Epcot Renewed
Nearing the end of the countdown is the second place of Epcot nearly reopening it’s new areas after a very lengthy refurbishment and construction. It’s been known that Future World would be transformed with some new areas and looks, and one such area would be World Celebration. New attractions have been opened, like Guardians of…
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Acoustic Version of ‘One Little Spark’ Plays After Luminous
Luminous: The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular that is being presented at EPCOT nightly. This new show utilizes fireworks, fountains, music and lights to remind guests that we are more alike than different. Since it opened earlier this month, it has been delighting guests with both recognizable and new music that is…
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Voices of Liberty Bring Joyful Song to America Pavilion During Holidays
The Voices of Liberty are a fan favorite that can be found in the America Pavilion at EPCOT. For the Daps Magic team, they are always on the list of entertainment groups to be seen when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout most of the year, the Voices of Liberty perform patriotic tunes that showcase…
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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‘Luminous’ Brings People Together on Emotional Journey at EPCOT
Luminous is now being offered nightly for guests around the World Showcase Lagoon ay EPCOT. This new nighttime spectacular is a bit of a change from other recent nighttime shows as it doesn’t rely on projections or clips from Disney stories. Instead, it takes guests on an emotional journey with fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects.…
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‘Luminous’ Debuts at EPCOT
EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular, Luminous, debuted in the evening of December 5, 2023. On this evening, which also happened to be Walt Disney’s 122nd birthday, guests streamed into EPCOT to experience the newly opened World Celebration Gardens and this new nighttime spectacular. This new show focuses on the shared experiences that connect people across the…
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“Luminous the Symphony of Us” Shines at EPCOT Starting Dec. 5
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) – EPCOT has always been a park about people and the commonalities that bring them together. A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” will bring guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shine a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe.…
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Steve Davison of Disney Live Entertainment Shares About ‘Luminous’ Ahead of EPCOT Debut
Lumious will debut tonight at EPCOT. When it does, it will be full of emotions as guests watch from around World Showcase Lagoon. What it won’t be full of is massive barges and projections. Unlike Harmonious, Disney is taking a different approach to this experience. Creative executive for Disney Live Entertainment Steve Davison shared with…
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“Walt the Dreamer” Statue Dedicated at EPCOT’s Dreamers Point
Today a new icon at EPCOT was dedicated at the soon-to-be-open Dreams Point. The “Walt the Dreamer” statue was dedicated with Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members on hand. This new statue is the new focal point of the beautiful new World Celebration Gardens just behind Spaceship Earth. The dedication moment had EPCOT Vice President…
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Sit Next to Walt the Dreamer Statue on Walt Disney’s Birthday at EPCOT
Disney has announced that its new Walt the Dreamer statue will be available for guests to take photos of and sit next to starting on Walt Disney’s birthday, December 5, 2023. Along with announcing the opening date for World Celebration Gardens, including Dreamers Point, photos of this beautiful statue were also unveiled for this new…
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Spaceship Earth – Day Sixteen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is something very special about EPCOT to me, particularly Spaceship Earth. Yes, I love the attraction and going on a ride up inside while hearing Dame Judi Dench reminding us to thank the Phoenicians. however, that isn’t what I’m truly thankful for with Spaceship Earth. I think it really comes down to what Spaceship…
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EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wins Major Award
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT at Walt Disney World will be honored with a prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction in 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). The TEA Awards are internationally recognized and acknowledge exceptional achievements in the themed entertainment industry and celebrate the creative teams who bring…
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Disney Shares Details and Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ Ahead of December Debut
On December 5, 2023, Luminous The Symphony of Us will officially debut at EPCOT in World Showcase. This new show will utilize fireworks, fountains, lights and music to connect everyone through commonalities of the heart. This new show shows how unique individual melodies come together to form a great symphony. In this case, it is…
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over Walt Disney World Resort
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over Walt Disney World Resort today to mark the the arrival of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November. The Thunderbirds were hosted by Walt Disney World Resort and added extra magic as guests looked up and saw these magnificent planes fly over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in tight formation.…
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Disney After Hours Events Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Parks in 2024
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of its Disney After Hours events. These events will allow guests to stay in the parks later into the evening and experience some magical offerings that aren’t normally available to day guests. At the Magic Kingdom, for example, Disney Enchantment will be returning for the after hours…
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New Concept Art and Description Released by Disney for Luminous at EPCOT
Luminous will be arriving at EPCOT to light up the nights starting on December 5, 2023. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released new concept art and an official description for the nighttime spectacular. Both of these can be found on the Walt Disney World website. The description for Luminous is as follows: Luminous: The…
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Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Officially Opens at EPCOT
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is now officially open at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. The new walk-through experiential attraction opened in World Nature on the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The new attraction comes as EPCOT is the center of Walt Disney World’s Disney100 celebration. Since September 22, EPCOT has…
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Moana Arrives at EPCOT for New Walt Disney World Resort Meet and Greet
Moana is now meeting guests at EPCOT in the new World Nature neighborhood right across from Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Walt Disney World released images of her in her new location today. This comes on the same day that it began a soft opening period for the new Journey of Water, Inspired by…
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New Display Added in Front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT
A new display is now found in front of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. It comes from a collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. The display replicates the tread marks from the tires of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars. This was done using a borrowed prototype rover wheel.…
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Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana to Soft Open Starting October 6
Disney has announced that EPCOT’s newest attraction, Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana, will be soft opening starting October 6th. This will continue through October 15th on select days and hours. These will be magical surprises for guests who are in EPCOT. The attraction will be officially opening on October 16, 2023. Journey of…