Tag: EPCOT
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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…
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EPCOT Begins Disney100 Celebration
The celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary has begun at EPCOT. With the arrival of this Disney100 celebration comes new costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, new food, and a new photo location with a statue of Mickey Mouse and a Disney100 logo. Along with these new offerings, a new Beacon of…
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Parking Lot Trams Return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Earlier this week the parking lots at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again had trams picking up guests and taking them to the front of the parking lot and also back to their cars. The return of the trams at both of these parks comes after they have been missing for over three years.…
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GEEK EATS: New EPCOT Festival Marketplaces Menu Offerings As Of September 22, 2023
EPCOT is always a wonderful place to try a wide variety of delicious foods. Soon, there will be even more delicious foods to try out throughout EPCOT when they are introduced on September 22, 2023. Disney has shared what new offerings will be available starting on the 22nd. There are new items throughout the park…
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New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney World Resort
New arrivals celebrate the resort’s commitment to conservation and species around the world LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – It’s been a busy year at Walt Disney World Resort, as The Most Magical Place on Earth has welcomed the birth of more than 300 animal residents. The range of births is tremendously diverse,…
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Sunday Spotlight: EPCOT Forever
EPCOT Forever debuted at EPCOT on October 2019. It was originally created as an interim show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious, which debuted in the fall of 2021. The show is a musical celebration of the history of EPCOT. It returned to EPCOT after the conclusion of Harmonious in the spring of 2023.…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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The Disney Treasure is Full of Nods to the Disney Parks
When the Disney Treasure takes guests on adventures at sea in December 2024, there will be quite a few nods to the Disney Parks found on its various decks. Today, the Disney Parks Blog shared several of these nods to the parks. There are plenty of things to geek out about by Disney fans on…
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Figment is Back at EPCOT!
On Sunday, September 10, 2023 Figment made his triumphant return to EPCOT. This came the day after it was announced that he would be returning by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products during a presentation at the Destination D23 event. On Sunday, Figment fans lined up to see the return of their…
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Soarin’ Over California Returning to EPCOT for Limited Run
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival have had the priveledge of getting to experience Soarin’ Over California for a limited time. During this time, the current version of Soarin’ Around the World is replaced with the original version of the attraction. During a panel focused on EPCOT at…
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EPCOT’s World Celebration to be Completed Before End of Year
There were many announcements coming out of Destination D23. A decent portion of time was spent on the ongoing changes happening at EPCOT. For the last few years, any guest who has visited EPCOT has been able to see the transformation of the park happening right in front of their own eyes. This has led…
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Test Track to Get World of Motion Reimagining at EPCOT
At Destination D23 an announcement was made about the future of Test Track at EPCOT. The attraction is being reimagined once again. As it is reimagined for a new experience in the future, it is pulling inspiration from the past. Specifically, inspiration is being taken from the original World of Motion attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers…
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Adventure Awaits When Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opens Oct. 16, 2023, at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2023) — Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in…
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Figment Arriving to Meet Guests at EPCOT on September 10
On Saturday morning it was announced that Figment will be meeting with guests visiting EPCOT starting on September 10, 2023. Figment will be meeting with guests at the Imagination Pavilion. The announcement came during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23 which included many other announcements about…
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Walt Disney World Reveals First Look at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Walt Disney World has revealed a first look at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana before it opens to the public in the not-so-distant future. This look comes after photos were released recently showing Imagineers testing this new area. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will allow guests to see and interact with water as…
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Walt Disney World Announces Discounted Florida Resident 2-Park Explorer Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new deal for Florida residents wishing to visit during the next two months. The Florida Resident Disney 2-Park Explorer Ticket is a special 2-day ticket that is available for admission to EPCOT and also Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. The ticket is $159 plus tax and is valid…
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GEEK EATS: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe From Sunshine Seasons
Today Daps Magic continues its series of salad recipes for enjoying throughout the summer. Today’s salad comes from EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons. It is a Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. This recipe has beets, candied pecans, and peppered goat cheese and makes for a perfect summertime salad. Check out the recipe below, give it a…
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Disney100 Celebration to Kick Off at EPCOT on September 22nd
Earlier this year the Disney100 celebration began at Disneyland. This included new nighttime spectaculars, the return of Magic Happens, the reopening of Mickey’s Toontown, the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway along with many other offerings throughout the Disneyland Resort. Soon guests visiting EPCOT will also get to be a part of the celebration…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Caption of the Week – Week #15 – Sergio
Happy Sunday friends! It is that time of the week again, the time for a new Caption of the Week photo. Before we get into this week’s Caption of the Week photo, let’s take a look at the last one. In it, the Mad Hatter was holding the Cheshire Cat over Alice’s head during a…
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A Look at Some Favorite Disney Trains on National Train Day!
Today is National Train Day! This is a relatively new holiday that was founded by Amtrack in 2008. The goal of this holiday is to share the benefits of public train travel while also sharing the history of trains as well. The holiday is celebrated on the Saturday that is closest to May 10, which…