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Eat to the Beat Line Up Announced

Friday, May 17, 2013

This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will return to the park Sept. 27-Nov. 11, and we just received the list of performers who will participate in the Eat to the Beat concert series. New acts coming this year include the Go-Go’s, Edwin McCain, The Manhattan Transfer, Wilson Phillips, Spin Doctors and Christopher Cross. There [...]

Disney Character Easter Egg Hunt Limited Time Magic Begins Next Week at Epcot & DCA

Friday, March 15, 2013

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If you have an eagle eye, next week’s “Limited Time Magic” surprise at Disney Parks is especially for you. We’re launching a special “egg” hunt at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. For one week only, from March 18-24, you’ll be able to search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney characters at Epcot and at Disney California Adventure park and [...]

Epcot Segway Tours Cancelled

Friday, February 15, 2013

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According to TouringPlans.com Even thoughDisney announced a new Segway Tour this past August called the Keep Moving Forward: See the World, Share the Dream Segway Tour, it would now appear that all Epcot Segway Tours have been cancelled. Reportedly Disney is contacting guests who have already scheduled their tours informing them that their tours have been [...]

Disney Announces Dates for 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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It’s time to eat like a fancy world traveler… Walt Disney World has released the dates for the upcoming 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which will run from Sept. 27-Nov. 10. Festival Highlights Throughout the festival, delight in outstanding food, fun and entertainment. Festival highlights include: Nearly 30 international food and beverage Marketplaces Signature [...]

Winter Wonderland ‘Limited Time Magic’ Event Announced for Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

Friday, January 11, 2013

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The forecast at Epcot this week is sunny with a chance of flurries. For one week only, January 14-20, there will be a magical Winter Wonderland location with falling snow where you and your family can meet and take photos with some of your favorite Disney characters. It’s an all new character greeting location in [...]

New Test Track Costumes Unveiled

Friday, November 23, 2012

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Disney has another update on the progress of the reimagined Test Track – Presented by Chevrolet at Epcot to share with you today. Guests visiting Epcot this week can spot Cast Members sporting new Test Track uniforms. Walt Disney Imagineering costume designers worked in collaboration with Chevrolet to design costumes that reflect style and technical innovation. Elements of the [...]

Frozen Draft Beer Coming to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Frozen Kirin draft beer? Yep, and you can only find it in one spot in the continental U.S.: the Japan Pavilion atEpcot. (It’s also sold in Honolulu). Already a hit in Tokyo, Japan, and sold at more than 650 locations, you’ll find the frozen Kirin in the Garden House, the Kabuki Cafe and in the Tokyo Dining restaurant, [...]

Test Track to Re-Open December 6th

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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Many people have been wondering when Test Track will re-open. Disney finally has some news to share: The attraction will officially reopen to guests on December 6th. When Test Track reopens, this reengineered attraction will allow guests to experience the fun world of automotive design firsthand. Guests will first enter a Design Studio and make [...]

The Top 10 New Tastes at This Year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Thursday, September 27, 2012

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The countdown has begun! The 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens Friday, and the chefs are putting last-minute touches on the tastes in the 29 Marketplaces around World Showcase Lagoon. We’ve been lucky enough to sneak in the kitchen for a few tastes, and here are our Top 10 “must tastes” for this year. [...]

Schedule of Events Announced for Epcot Anniversary

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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Many guests are to celebrate Epcot’s 30th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1. In honor of the milestone, the park has lined up a few special offerings for guests who wish to mark this special occasion Throughout the day on October 1, guests can attend Epcot history presentations courtesy of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. These [...]