Tag: IllumiNations
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Fans Show Up To Say Goodbye to Epcot’s Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
On October 1, 1999 IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Millennium Celebration. After the Millennium Celebration ended, “200” was dropped. On September 30, 2019 Illuminations: Reflections of Earth was presented to thousands in attendance for the last time. This show was beloved by millions over the years…
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Reflecting on Reflections of Earth – Saying Farewell to the Epcot Night Spectacular
It was 1999. The world was looking forward to the new millennium. In nearly every country were planned celebrations to usher in the 2000’s. Though Walt Disney World is not a country, a grand celebration on a multi-national stage was going to showcase the new century with a spectacle. That spectacle debuted at World Showcase…
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Get Ready to Eat, Relax, and Enjoy as New ‘IllumiNations’ Dining Package Comes to Epcot Next Week
Are you ready to dine and enjoy at Epcot in Walt Disney World? Starting January 18, 2019, you can grab the “IlliumiNations” dining package and enjoy a dazzling night around World Showcase Lagoon! The dining package, which is held at the UK Pavillion’s Rose & Crown Pub, offers a beautiful view of World Showcase Lagoon from the…
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From California to Walt Disney World for Christmas – DAPS VLOG
After recently finding a pretty impressive flight and accommodations deals I decided to make a quick trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to experience the Christmas festivities. Just a few short weeks later I found myself on my way to the airport for a red eye to Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Destination D – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a LOT of news to cover. Much of this news is coming out of Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. From this special event at the Walt Disney World Resort there has been new details about the celebration of Mickey Mouse, attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,…
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New Shows and Experiences Coming to Epcot During Magical Transformation
Epcot is getting a pretty significant dose of magic added to it in the coming years. Today during a presentation at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, shared details about what is in store for Epcot. France It is already known that France is receiving a…
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Experience a Very Walt Disney World Birthday with Day Seven of the DAPs Vlog and Many Special Friends
Another fun day of vacation is in the books! We spent Saturday at Magic Kingdom and Epcot celebrating my birthday! While there were definitely a few times I was embarrassed to have the attention on me, I was grateful that I got to spend the day with so many amazing friends! We kicked off the…
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Making Memories – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 851
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are joined by Krystyn Slack, an excellent photographer and the first female professional motocross photographer to cover a whole season of motocross. She is also a good friend of Mr. DAPs. She joins the geeks for this eventful episode of GEEKS CORNER. Throughout the episode, they chat…
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Disney Announces New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace Epcot’s IllumiNations: A Reflection of Earth
Epcot is continuing to have new announcements as it continues a multi-year transformation. The most recent revolves around IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This show that lights up the World Showcase Lagoon with music, fireworks, fire torches and more will be saying goodbye in 2019. The announcement, made on the Disney Parks Blog, confirms speculation and rumors…
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A Can’t Miss Experience at Epcot: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit at Walt Disney World. If I could, I would go there every day. However, I live in California and Epcot is in Florida. When visiting Walt Disney World, I do like to visit Epcot as much as possible. One of my favorite things to experience at…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…
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Sunday Spotlight: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
A trip to Walt Disney World isn’t complete without visiting Epcot. A trip to Epcot isn’t complete without watching IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth! It originally opened on October 1, 1999 as IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth as part of the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration. When it continued past the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration,…