Tag: EPCOT
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EPCOT Transformation Reaches New Milestone on October 1, 2021
The transformation of EPCOT continues at Walt Disney World Resort and will reach a new milestone on October 1, 2021. Not only will Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure open and Harmonious on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary kickoff date, three new neighborhoods that are replacing Future World will officially join World Showcase. Together World Showcase, World Celebration,…
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Harmonious Brings Global Voices Together at EPCOT to Celebrate the Magic of Disney Music
One of the largest nighttime spectaculars in Disney theme park history helps usher in ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ beginning Oct. 1 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney music serves as the world’s soundtrack across cultures, continents and generations as a source of joy, hope and possibility. Those emotions take center stage with “Harmonious,” a…
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Harmonious Added to EPCOT’s Entertainment Schedule for September 29 & 30
Harmonious is set to officially open at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration on October 1st. Earlier today it was announced that the Disney Parks Blog would be streaming a performance of the new nighttime show two days earlier. Now, Harmonious has been added to the entertainment schedule for the two…
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Walt Disney World to Livestream First Performances of Harmonious and Disney Enchantment
Walt Disney World will be livestreaming the first performances of its two new nighttime shows. It will be livestreaming Harmonious on September 29th and Disney Enchantment will be presented the following night, September 30th. These two shows are premiering as a part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration begins…
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Sent From Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1151 (#574)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we are honored to have our good friend Clocky on the show to talk about his podcast Sent From Disneyland. In this podcast, Clocky talks about postcards from Disneyland ranging from 1955 to the present day. In each podcast, he reads two postcards and then talks about the postcard,…
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Space 220 Restaurant Now Open in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
The newest out-of-this-world dining experience is now open at EPCOT. Space 220 opened to guests this morning and also made reservations available. Through the 26th, the restaurant will be accepting only walk-up diners. Starting on 27th, reservations will be accepted. Guests who eat at Space 220 will find themselves launched up through a space elevator…
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Spaceship Earth’s Beacon of Magic Look Previewed Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
When the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2021, icons of the four parks will come to life at night as Beacons of Magic. Imagineer Zach Riddley has previewed what EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will look like when it becomes a Beacon of Magic for part of The World’s Most…
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Creations Shop Now Open at EPCOT!
EPCOT’s new flagship store, Creations Shop, is now open. This morning the store’s opening marked another step in the transformation of EPCOT. According to a post on the Disney Parks Blog, Creations Shop celebrates Disney’s legacy of creativity. This is done by honoring the nostalgia of EPCOT’s past and also the exciting promises of EPCOT’s…
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Menu and More Revealed for EPCOT’s Space 220
The menu and other details have been revealed for EPCOT’s soon-to-be-open Space 220 restaurant. First off, it will be opening on September 20. The first week will be available solely for walk-ups with reservations becoming available starting September 27th. Reservations can be booked starting on September 20th. Along with details about when and how to…
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Candlelight Processional Returning to EPCOT
An annual holiday tradition is making its return to EPCOT this year. Today it was announced that the Candlelight Processional will be returning for the Festival of Holidays. This comes after it was not presented last year due to the pandemic. The Candlelight Processional has a long legacy at both Walt Disney World and also…
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The Bash is Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, the top Disney and geek headlines are shared here. This week, there are quite a few fun things that happened. First off, the Oogie Boogie Bash has returned to the Disneyland Resort. This Halloween party at Disney California Adventure has some new villains visiting this year. Agatha Harkness…
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Space 220 Opening at EPCOT on September 20, 2021
Space 220, the out-of-this-world restaurant that will soon be open at EPCOT, now has an official opening date. Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the news on social media this morning that the restaurant will be opening on September 20, 2021. Another way to look at it is that Space 220 is opening on 9/20. Along with…
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Menu Revealed for EPCOT’s La Crêperie de Paris
On October 1, 2021 La Crêperie de Paris will open at the France pavilion at EPCOT. This opening will coincide with Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration kickoff. La Crêperie de Paris is a traditional crêperie that has a menu that is inspired by the Brittany region of France. This establishment is a table and…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares New Look at EPCOT’s Reimagined Club Cool
Club Cool will soon be back at EPCOT. Imagineers are hard at work on this new version of this beloved experience. When it is completed, guests will again be able to experience different Coca-Cola flavors from around the world, including the legendary Beverly. This morning, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a new look on Instagram at…
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Boma, Buffets, and More Dining Experiences Arrive at Walt Disney World
It is a good time to be a foodie and visit Walt Disney World Resort. Some favorite foodie experiences have returned and some new ones have arrived this week that are sure to delight! First off, Boma – Flavors of Africa is again open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Cooking stations are again back at…
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Anthem, Global Harmonies, and a Ukulele – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1146 (#569)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! Tonight, there are a lot of musical topics to chat about…and some others! Mr. DAPs and Caitie have a blast geeking out about it all. Things start out with a discussion about Star Wars: Visions. Then the discussion moves to the new Drawn to Life Cirque du Soleil show that is…
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Magic Keys and Harmonious Anthems – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five stories of the week on DAPS MAGIC are shared for an overview of what is going on in the Disney and geek world. This week there was a lot of news to cover so stop by and check out all that is going on beyond…
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Harmonious Ensemble Brings Wide Range of Artists Together From Around the Globe
Harmonious will be opening at EPCOT on October 1st as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. To bring this musical and magical show to life, a global ensemble was pulled together to help celebrate “the music of Disney and its ability to unite us all, bridging cultures and generations to unlock the…
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Disney Gives a Special Sneak Peek at ‘Harmonious’ Coming to EPCOT October 1
In just over two months, EPCOT will debut its newest nighttime spectacular! Today, Disney gave us a sneak peek into “Harmonious” and shared a little bit more about the show. The show will be replacing “EPCOT Forever” and will run for the celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. This show will celebrate how different…
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EPCOT Monorail Returns to Service at Walt Disney World Resort
SInce COVID-19 hit Walt Disney World Resort, many familiar aspects of the parks have remained closed. Today, Disney brought back a familiar favorite when they reopened the EPCOT monorail, which runs between the Ticket and Transportation Center and EPCOT. While Disney has not made any official announcements on the return of this transportation option, fans…
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2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE Serves Up 129 Days of Tasty Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – Beginning today, guests can embark on a tasty tour across six continents during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World Resort. This delicious celebration, which runs through Nov. 20, 2021, features 129 days of foodie fun, including a menu of new…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Holiday Festivities!
This morning Walt Disney World Resort announced this year’s Christmas festivities. This year’s celebrations will be coupled with Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations as well. There will be some new magic offered and also some returning favorites. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will be celebrating the holidays as decorations spring up on Main Street, U.S.A.…
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Walt Disney World Announces Two Nighttime Spectaculars for 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World Resort announced that two nighttime spectaculars will be debuting on October 1, 2021 as a part of its 50th anniversary. The two shows will be appearing at Magic Kingdom and also EPCOT as a part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The Magic Kingdom will get a new nighttime spectacular called…
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EPCOT Forever Returning to World Showcase Lagoon on July 1, 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort
EPCOT Forever, the nighttime spectacular that followed Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, will be returning to EPCOT on July 1st. The show utilizes fireworks, light effects, kits, and music the brightens up the nighttime sky over World Showcase Lagoon. The show highlights themes of innovation, exploration, imagination, and celebration. These are at the core of EPCOT’s…