EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Sep- 2014 -26 September
20 Favorite Foods At EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, I’m not talking about the holidays; I’m referring to Epcot’s annual Food and Wine Festival! Foodies and fall lovers unite! This event makes Epcot one of the most desired locations as the weather begins its metamorphosis out of summer and into fall. Whether you’ve had the pleasure of attending this event included in your regular theme park admission in
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18 September
Epcot World Showcase Tour Series, Part 5: Japan 5 Reasons Not to Pass This Pavilion By!
Hisashiburi! (For those of you not fluent in Japanese, that means, “Long time, no see!”) Welcome back to our Epcot World Showcase Tour Series. As we visit our fifth country, we are rapidly approaching the halfway point on our journey together. We’ve made it through Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Morocco, and now we arrive at one of the most bustling, exciting pavilions of all- Japan! From
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14 September
EPCOT 101 – 8 Things You Need to Know
Did you know that EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow? You can see Walt’s original idea for Epcot in the People Mover ride at Magic Kingdom. The focus of this park is all about life, invention, creativity, and culture. Being the second largest park at Disney World, Animal Kingdom being the first, Epcot has so much to offer. With a park that size, you’ll want to do your re
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9 September
Food and Wine Festival 101: 5 Things You Need to Know!
If you are ever fortunate enough to visit Walt Disney World between mid-September and mid-November, you must run, not walk, to Epcot. This is the location of the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and is a seasonal event that should not be missed! The basic idea is this: there are food and beverage “kiosks” set up all around Epcot’s World Showcase. Using cash or s
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7 September
10 Fun Facts About Soarin’ That You May Not Know
Soarin’ is a hugely popular attraction located in The Land Pavilion at Epcot. Soarin’ simulates a flight over some of California’s most majestic land and seascapes. Guests of all ages love this gentle, unique ride. Here are 10 fun facts about Soarin’ that you may not know! 10. Soarin’ is Epcot’s Most Popular Attraction Wait times for Soarin’ often reach well over an hour, and sometimes close to 2
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6 September
Epcot World Showcase Tour Series, Part 4: Morocco 5 Reasons Why It’s the Most Unique Pavilion in Epcot
Salaam Aleikum! (That means ‘hello,” in Moroccan Arabic!) Welcome back to our Epcot World Showcase Tour Series. I hope you’ve been enjoying your trip around the world (or, at least, the World Showcase Lagoon) so far. Today, we’re focusing on what is, in many ways, my absolute favorite, and I believe, the most unique pavilion of all: Morocco! From its beautiful Gallery, to its exotic cuisine, and f
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5 September
Top 8 Places To View The “Illuminations” Show at Epcot
Walt Disney World excels at nighttime shows and spectaculars. Arguably the best of these is “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth”, shown nightly around the World Showcase lagoon in Epcot. This spectacular show celebrates humanity with stunning fireworks, impressive lighting effects, and a magnificent musical score. There are good views all around the lagoon, but to get the full effect, you should
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4 September
34 Reasons You’ll Love the 2014 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Disney has pulled together a mouthwatering menu for this years Food and Wine Festival. Even if you don’t plan to visit the park during this special event, just reading the menu is a treat. Enjoy! International Marketplaces 1. Africa Journey deep into a diverse assortment of tastes and tannins, inspired by the countries of the African continent. To eat: Beef tenderloin tips berbere style with
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Aug- 2014 -28 August
Epcot World Showcase Tour Series, Part 3: France – 5 Fun Facts and ‘Must See’ Attractions
Bonjour, my fellow Disney Fanatics, and bienvenue once again to our Epcot World Showcase Tour Series! In case you missed our first two installments, you can go back and read about the unique entertainment, culinary, and cultural offerings of the Canada and United Kingdom Pavilions by clicking on either link, or entering “Epcot World Showcase” into the search bar at the top right of the main Disney
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24 August
EPCOT Area Hotels – 6 Sensational Resorts with Easy Access to EPCOT
Disney World hotels are, for the most part, located in “clusters” around Disney property. If you plan to spend a lot of time at Epcot, you should consider staying at one of these six hotels. Five of the six are within walking distance, just outside Epcot’s International Gateway, aka Epcot’s “back door”. Boat transportation is also available to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. Liste
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