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Disney is celebrating the 35th year of its’ second park, EPCOT.  With the anniversary falling on a weekend – not to mention during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – there’s sure to be a ton of fun for all! Here are a few highlights of what’s planned for this year’s anniversary celebration. Commemorative Guide Map – Be sure to pick up ...

5. EPCOT’s Opening Day EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World opened on Friday October 1, 1982. It was Disney’s second theme park in  
Florida and, based on square footage, was the largest Disney theme park in the world at 260 acres (until 1998, 
when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened). EPCOT Center was named 
to reflect the ideals and values of EPCOT the city. (By ...

4. Special EPCOT Anniversary Merchandise “For this collection, we honored Epcot’s rich heritage by including Figment from the Journey Into Imagination attraction on all of the ‘I Was There’ items,” explained Cathy. “He’s been at the park since the early days of Epcot and has delighted many guests throughout the years. This retro-inspired collection complements the other 35th anniversary merchandise guests will ...

3. Special EPCOT Anniversary Merchandise These items will be released at a “pop-up” shop located just past the Art of Disney location in Future World. This will be the only place that will carry these items on October 1. The “I Was There” collection will not be available via Shop Disney Parks app or the online store.  (Photo and content credit: Disney) Shop Disney ...

2. T-Shirt For Annual Passholders Only  Seven items will be released on October 1 including apparel for adults and kids, a hat, an ornament, and a limited release pin. Annual Passholders will find a t-shirt created just for them (please present a valid Annual Pass at time of purchase).  (Photo and content credit: Disney)  Shop Disney Parks app.

1. Special Edition: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Conclude your day at the park by attending a special edition of the park’s nighttime fireworks show, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which begins at 9 p.m.  New photo to come! We have a DisneyFanatic.com contributor in the parks today and will feature photos/video of Illuminations beginning at 9pm.  Tune in later!

Disney Parks Blog announced the details of the EPCOT’s 35th Anniversary event on October 1st With Exclusive Merchandise, Special Fireworks Finale & More Are you planning to visit Epcot for the park’s 35th anniversary on October 1? With the anniversary falling on a weekend – not to mention during the popular Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – there’s sure ...

Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall relatively close to Florida’s coast.  Residents and vacationers alike are eager to know the storm’s future track as a category 5 like this one can cause a lot of damage to the Sunshine State.  Florida’s governor has already declared a state of emergency even though it is not yet known what parts of ...

2. Special Offers and Discounts? Only if an identical special offer is available for your rescheduled vacation dates. All amounts you paid to the Walt Disney Travel Company for rooms, park tickets, dining plans and other Disney products and services will be applied toward your new reservation. Any discounts or special offers applicable to your original confirmed vacation may not ...

3. Accommodations? If you are scheduled to arrive within 7 days of a hurricane warning, you may call us in advance to reschedule without a Disney imposed change fee. We cannot guarantee availability of similar accommodations for the new travel dates. All amounts you paid to Disney for rooms, theme park tickets, dining plans and other Disney products and services ...