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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

The Geodesic Sphere of Spaceship Earth is Epcot’s super-recognizable centerpiece. It was an opening day attraction at Epcot, and the structure has been the symbol of Epcot ever since. Inside the iconic structure is an impressive trip back in time to explore the origins of human communication and its evolution over time. 10. It’s the Largest Free-Standing Sphere in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...