EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Feb- 2022 -11 February
shopDisney Update: Figment Golden Statue Now Available (for Less Than Resold Popcorn Buckets!)
Hoping to come across a Figment popcorn bucket? If you can't make it to Walt Disney World before the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and you do not want to pay a reseller upwards of $200 to get your hands on one from eBay, we may have found an alternative Figment souvenir on shopDisney! Throughout the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, shopDisney is releasing r
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11 February
“Capture Your Moment” by PhotoPass to Expand to All Walt Disney World Parks
Hoping to capture some incredible photos of your Walt Disney World vacation? We are excited to share that the popular “Capture Your Moment” program by Disney PhotoPass is expanding soon to offer sessions at all four Walt Disney World theme parks! The “Capture Your Moment” experience allows Guests to get in front of the camera for professional photos taken by Disney's team o
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11 February
EPCOT’s “The Soul of Jazz” Exhibition Opens at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem
A recent exhibition from EPCOT's World Showcase is now traveling across the country, and its next stop is New York City! “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” was first displayed for Guests visiting the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase throughout 2021, and since its departure from the park, the exhibit has already visited New Orleans and Kansas City. Now, the exhibitio
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5 February
Why Doesn’t EPCOT Have a Parade?
Parades, in general, have disappeared from Disney Parks for some time now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even before that most parks at Walt Disney World have been missing parades for a number of years. While the Magic Kingdom has always had an afternoon parade, and at times, a nighttime parade, the other Disney theme parks have not kept up a consistent parade of their own. Disney's Hol
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3 February
Disney World to Host Political Conference – Pence, DeSantis to Attend
This upcoming weekend–February 4 – 5–, The Walt Disney World Resort will host The Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. The Conservative Libertarian non-profit booked their event at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and is set to feature Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Neil M. Gorsuch, Former Vice President, Hon. Mike Pence, and Florida Governor Ron DeSa
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3 February
Test Track Closes Early Today for the Third Day in a Row
Attractions at Walt Disney World seldom close earlier than the rest of the park, with only a few exceptions that would make early closures a regular occurrence. One exception would be a show with performances that only run at certain times, less popular attractions where early closures are likely the result of a tight budget or rides or shows that are moving toward a seasonal status. Test Track at
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Jan- 2022 -31 January
Smell That? Scentsy Lands at Spot in the Disney Parks!
Calling all Disney and Scentsy lovers! Two favorites are colliding as Scentsy previously announced they are partnering with Walt Disney World Resort to become the official home fragrance for the Disney giant. Now, we're preparing to welcome Scentsy as they have officially landed a spot in the Disney Parks! Credit: Disney In July 2021 we shared the news that Scentsy was announced as the Official Ho
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28 January
Crowds Confirmed: Disney World’s “Slow Season” Took the Year Off
It looks like Disney World's “Slow Season” has decided to take 2022 off. After weeks of social media being abuzz with unusually large crowds at The Most Magical Place on Earth for weekdays in the middle of January, this reporter spent Thursday, January 27, at EPCOT. He can confirm the crowds are crazy for this time of year. If it wasn't for the weather and the clear designation of the
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28 January
Disney World Park Pass Reservation Update: Availability 1/28 – 1/30
Happy Friday, Disney Fanatics! Once again, we are at the end of another week, which means it's time for another update regarding Walt Disney World Resort's Weekend Park Reservation Availability! According to Disney World's website, as of 12:30 pm ET on January 28, 2022, the availability calendar is showing green across the board! Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's
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28 January
Which Other Countries Were Almost Added to EPCOT’s World Showcase and What Could Be Still to Come?
You don’t have to travel the world in the literal sense to become a “Disney World” traveler. As fans of EPCOT’s World Showcase know well, Disney has made the idea of going on a grand world tour to 11 different nations in a single day an entirely doable endeavor. And while we can take delight in all of EPCOT’s current World Showcase highlights, there’s far more to the story in regards to past consi
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