EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Oct- 2014 -10 October
Epcot World Showcase Tour Series, Part 6: The American Adventure (5 Hidden Gems)
Welcome back, Disney Fanatics! We’ve finally reached the midway point on our journey around the World Showcase Lagoon, as we shift our focus to the beautiful American Pavilion. Commonly known as “The American Adventure,” this pavilion, in my opinion, is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated areas in Epcot, which is unfortunate, because it has so many wonderful, exciting, and downright pr
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5 October
10 Things to Love About the World Showcase
If you’re one of the people who typically don’t spend much time enjoying and exploring Epcot’s World Showcase, you may want to reconsider how you spend your time on your next trip. The World Showcase is anything but “boring” (although kids might mistakenly label it as such) and definitely worth spending several hours in. Here are 10 things that we think you’ll love about the World Showcase! 10. Le
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Sep- 2014 -28 September
7 Things You Might Be Missing At EPCOT’s World Showcase
One of my favorite activities at Disney World is leisurely walking around the World Showcase. Country after country are mere yards apart, offering immersive experiences in each culture including entertainment, food and shopping among other things. You could easily spend an entire day in the World Showcase alone at Disney World, but if you don't have quite that amount of time allotted, you could po
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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 snack c
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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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