food IS a theme park
Just one month ago today, we visited Epcot when the removal of the “Leave A Legacy” monoliths began as part of a transformation that is currently underway for the park’s entrance.
Epcot Entrance ONE MONTH AGO
The beginning phase involved the walls pictured above surrounding the monoliths as the removal began. But now? [Read more…]
The FastPass+ tiers at Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Epcot can have a big effect on your overall Disney World Park strategy. While Magic Kingdom doesn’t have tiers, we can only reserve an advance FastPass+ for one top attraction at the other three parks, meaning you’ve gotta plan pretty carefully if you want to hit all of those E-ticket rides.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
And now your FastPass+ strategy may be about to change even more at Hollywood Studios.
Welcome to this week’s What’s New in Epcot! We’re checking out construction updates, the return of Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! and of course, so much new merchandise!
Spaceship Earth
We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started!
A few days ago, we mentioned that a new JUMBO Minnie Bow would be making its way to Disney World and Disneyland very soon.
Jumbo Minnie Bow
Well, that day has arrived as we have spotted the new bow at Epcot. And from the size of it, it was hard not to!
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
will end its 20-year run as Epcot’s nighttime spectacular on September 30, 2019.
Farewell IllumiNations!
And newly arrived in Epcot today is a line of “Farewell IllumiNations” merchandise for guests who wish to pick up a souvenir to remember this unique and beautiful fireworks, light, and laser show that has capped off fun days at Epcot since late 1999. [Read more…]
From Dole Whips and Mickey Pretzels to Peter Pan Floats, Disney World is home to some iconic and delicious snacks. BUT, not all snacks are created equally (or with equal price tags)!
Peter Pan Float
If you’ve got the Disney Dining Plan for your upcoming trip to Disney World, you’ll absolutely want to get the biggest and best value for your snack credits in order to make your Dining Plan worth it.
Do you remember the Artisan Cotton Candy that was a huge hit at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?
5-Layered Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy
These unique and beautiful sugar creations were introduced at the China Pavilion’s Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen. [Read more…]
“Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!” is BACK for the summer at Epcot!
Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!
From today until August 18th, Guardians Star-Lord and Gamora and their alien band will be performing hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2 five times a day in the American Gardens Theatre. [Read more…]
“Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!” returns to Epcot tomorrow! From June 14th through August 18th, Guardians Star-Lord and Gamora and their alien band will be performing hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2 five times a day in the American Gardens Theatre.
Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! ©Disney
And The American Adventure Pavilion will be serving up some eats to go along with it! [Read more…]
In case you missed it, the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will take place on September 30th before Epcot Forever makes its October 1st debut. And in celebration of Epcot’s iconic fireworks extravaganza, Farewell IllumiNations merchandise will soon be arriving in the park.
©Disney
Though we previously brought you a peek at the limited-time merchandise, we wanted to remind you that the collection will officially launch at select merchandise locations in Epcot on June 17!
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