Tag: EPCOT
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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…
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New Restaurant Coming to Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
A new restaurant was announced by Disney today for the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT. This new table service restaurant called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will be opening this summer. It will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style. Disney shared about the new dining experience coming to Walt Disney World earlier today. Read specifics…
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Mantis Joins Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! As ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Arrives in Theaters
Today Disney announced new arrivals in the parks in conjunction with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arriving in theaters. The new arrivals include plenty of different foods and a new character at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. First off, Mantis will be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! in front of…
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Spaceship Earth to Light Up Night with Disney100 Show Moment
Throughout the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Spaceship Earth has been lighting up the night at EPCOT with some absolutely beautiful show moments. There have been quite the variety of moments that have been created through beautiful lights, color, and music on this EPCOT icon. This included a Walt Disney World Resort 50th…
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Walt Disney World Announces EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates have been announced for Disney fans wanting to experiencing this annual offering at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney shared that the festival will begin on July 27 and continue on through November 18, 2023. The festival this year will include more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT.…
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Largest Solar Canopy Plant in Europe Coming to Disneyland Paris
The largest solar canopy plant in all of Europe will soon be found at Disneyland Paris. The solar canopy will cover a parking lot at Disneyland Paris and once it is completed, it will generate 36 GWh/year, or enough to handle generating electricity for a town of 17,400 people. The Disney Parks Blog shared details…
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EPCOT Transformation To Be Completed This Year!
For guests visiting EPCOT during the last few years, there has been a lot going on. As a massive transformation has brought EPCOT into a new era, guests have seen new attractions at EPCOT, new buildings, new entertainment, and new neighborhoods pop up to name a few things. Today it was announced that the transformation…
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EPCOT to Host Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney100 Celebration
On January 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort began celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney100 celebration at Disneyland includes the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, two new nighttime spectaculars, festive statues, merchandise, outfits for Mickey & friends, food, and a whole lot more. Walt Disney World Resort will be…
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New Character Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced three new character meet and greets that will be coming to the most magical place on Earth later this year. The three characters will be arriving in three different parks at three different times. Moana – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Moana will be arriving in Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month.…
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Disney Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Figment With the Help of Stacia Martin
On March 5, 1983 the world was introduced to Figment at EPCOT. This little imaginary dragon was the embodiment of what could happen when one puts their imagination to work. 40 years later, Disney is commemorating Figment’s 40th birthday with a post on the Disney Parks Blog where Stacia Martin shares not only how to…
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Impressions de France Sees Showtimes Reduced and Then Expanded at EPCOT
For fans of Impressions de France at the France Pavilion in EPCOT it has been an interesting week watching changes happen to its operations. The show shares a space with the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along for most of the day. Impressions de France is one of the remaining EPCOT opening-day experiences and is found…