Tag: World Showcase
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Sam Eagle Sipper Arrives at EPCOT’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse
A new Sam Eagle Sipper has arrived at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue. This is found at the America Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. The Sam Eagle Sipper is on sale for $16.29 and can be purchased through the My Disney Experience App, while supplies last. The sipper adds a souvenir option…
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The EPCOT Model Trains in the Germany Pavilion
Visit EPCOT and explore World Showcase and eventually one will come across model trains at the Germany pavilion. These miniaturized (that aren’t so tiny) trains and their surroundings bring to life German countryside and town scenes in a way that guests can see up close as they walk around and through the setup. The trains…
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Disney Cultural Representatives Return to EPCOT’s World Showcase
One of the most magical parts of EPCOT’s World Showcase is back. The Disney Cultural Representative program has begun to bring back cast members from around the globe to World Showcase’s 11 pavilions. These new cast members represent these 11 countries and bring to life the culture of each pavilion. This brings to life the…
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Disney Cultural Representatives Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August
For many people, meeting cultural representatives from the different countries represented at EPCOT around World Showcase is a highlight of a trip to Walt Disney World. It is one of those Disney details that takes something that is very good and makes it great. Their addition adds authenticity to each pavilion they serve in and…
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New Holiday Narration Debuts on Living with the Land at EPCOT
New narration has debuted on Living with the Land at EPCOT. The new narration is holiday focused and also ties into World Showcase. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray is currently at EPCOT and shot video of the attraction with the new narration. Check it out below: Living with the Land opened at EPCOT in what…
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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 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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New Menu Revealed for Spice Road Table at EPCOT
It’s a new year and there is new food at Spice Road Table at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion. Spice Road Table has revealed its new menu of small plates and drinks. They can be enjoyed al fresco or in the dining room. Take a look at what Spice Road Table has to offer: Hummus Fries with Citrus Chipotle,…
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Disney Investor Day & EPCOT’s Platform – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1111 (#534)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks not only celebrate another magical holiday moment, but they also geek out about Disney Investor Day and a really big platform at EPCOT! Through the course of this, a game is played revolving around how far A Christmas Fantasy Parade can get through the…
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Begin 2021 at Walt Disney World for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
In a little over three weeks, you can experience the joy of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! This festival will last until February 22, 2021, and will be the perfect start to your new year, no matter what your resolutions are! This festival has always been a place for arts of all…
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EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Locations Close as Disney Takes Ownership
EPCOT’s Moroccos Pavilion is undergoing some changes as Disney takes ownership of the locations there. This comes after the operators gave up ownership for the locations due to the financial impact of COVID-19 not making it viable to continue doing business there. Because of this, multiple locations have been closed in the Morrocco Pavilion as…
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Walt Disney World Resort Suspends Cultural Representative Program Indefinitely
The Walt Disney World Resort has suspended its cultural representative program indefinitely. Along with the suspension of the program, Disney also has revoked offers of employment for those who were approved to be a part of 2020 and 2021. Disney fans may recognize this program when they visit EPCOT’s World Showcase. Generally, Cast Members at…
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More Details About Sam Eagle Inspired Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot Revealed
Patriotic Muppet fans rejoice! When the Regal Eagle Smokehouse opens at Epcot, it will feature a heavy dose of inspiration by the honorable Sam Eagle of The Muppets. Beyond just inspiration for this new restaurant at the America Pavilion, there will also be Sam Eagle inspired merchandise as well! Sam Eagle has always been known…
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DuckTales is Coming to Epcot!
DuckTales is coming to Epcot so that guests can soon join in the adventures of Uncle Scrooge and the gang. Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will allow guests to go on a treasure hunt with Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby, and the nephews. The adventure will utilize the Play Disney Parks app. Throughout the experience,…
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Family-Oriented Changes Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World in the Next Few Years
When EPCOT Center opened to guests in 1982, it focused on 5 ideals, information, technology, environment, education, and entertainment. This foundation was key to every experience inside this Experimental Community of Tomorrow. This weekend, Bob Chapek announced the changes that would be coming to the beloved park at Walt Disney World. It’s no question that…
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Takumi-Tei Restaurant Coming to Delight Walt Disney World Guests at World Showcase in Summer 2019
As Epcot continues to grow and transform this year, there is going to be so much to do and see! We announced that the space-themed restaurant would be coming to World Showcase this year and now we have even more exciting foodie news to share! This summer, Takumi-Tei Restaurant will be coming to Japan Pavilion…
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A Magic Kingdom Epcot Flying Back to California Kind of Day – DAPS VLOG
My final day at Walt Disney World was a whirlwind of a day. The day started off with a bus ride that led to a monorail ride and then a ferry ride! The trip eventually led to me arriving at the Magic Kingdom for a patriotic morning. At the end of the morning, I transferred…
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Going Global During the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort – DAPS VLOG
Today was a day to go global at the Walt Disney World Resort. The second day of this whirlwind trip was spent mainly at Epcot… mainly going around the World Showcase. Of course I also stopped by to say hi to Figment and go for a cruise through The Land. However, the bulk of the…
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Sunday Spotlight: Impressions de France
Epcot is one of my favorite places to visit when at the Walt Disney World Resort. In general, World Showcase is a wonderful experience. As one wanders around the World Showcase Lagoon, they are experiencing different cultures of the eleven countries represented there. One of my favorites is the France pavilion. I took French in high school…
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Epcot’s Festival of the Arts From an Artist’s Perspective
Believe it or not, I’m an artist. It’s something that drew me to Disney in the first place. So, when Walt Disney World first announced an International Festival of the Arts, it was something I definitely wanted to go and see. Though I missed the first one, I was able to go to the first…
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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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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,…
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Colortopia – A New Colorful Experience At Epcot
Epcot’s Innoventions has a new exhibit that opened on November 13. Colortopia presented by Glidden takes guests through a color adventure. Ty Burrell serves as host for the area and takes you through how color affects us. The first stop is the Power of Color. Inside are blank walls in a cylindrical fashion. Above are…
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2012 Flower Power Concert Series Packs Nostalgic Punch with Pop Music Hit-Makers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Jose Feliciano Kicks Off Weekend Series March 9 during 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Pop stars of the 1960s and ’70s bring joy to the World Showcase when they belt out rock ‘n’ roll classics and sweet soul music during the 19th Epcot International…