Blue Angels fly over Epcot
The United States Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron flew over Epcot in Lake Buena Vista earlier today. Flying just 500 feet above the ground, the elite squadron, en route to an airshow in Ft. Lauderdale, thrilled Epcot guests. Support for the U.S. Armed Forces is a long-standing Disney tradition. The flyover of Walt Disney […]
All-New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as Part of the Transformation of Epcot
September 17, 2018 Comments Off on All-New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as Part of the Transformation of Epcot
After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will be ending in the second half of 2019. The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of IllumiNations, continuing the tradition of nightly entertainment on […]
Continue reading …Epcot at 35: Reflecting on a Storied Past, Poised for a Promising Future of Creativity and Innovation
October 1, 2017 Comments Off on Epcot at 35: Reflecting on a Storied Past, Poised for a Promising Future of Creativity and Innovation
Epcot marked its 35th anniversary Sunday doing what it does best: looking to the future. Against the backdrop of its iconic Spaceship Earth, Disney’s theme park that celebrates human achievement hosted ceremonies that reflected on 35 years of creativity and innovation. More important, the ceremonies shined a spotlight on an exciting future of new experiences and […]
Continue reading …All New Festival Debuts at Epcot in January at Walt Disney World Resort
January 2, 2017 Comments Off on All New Festival Debuts at Epcot in January at Walt Disney World Resort
Combining visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world, the first-ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts will create a global masterpiece for six inspired weekends. Held Fridays through Mondays starting Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2017, the Festival will feature new art each week, making each weekend original. Here’s a sample of what’s […]
Continue reading …Spaceship Earth at Epcot Transforms Into Star Wars Death Star
December 6, 2016 Comments Off on Spaceship Earth at Epcot Transforms Into Star Wars Death Star
To celebrate the upcoming release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the iconic Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World Resort transforms into the dreaded Death Star from Star Wars. The spectacular moment took place Dec. 5, 2016, and included the announcement of new Star Wars experiences coming to Walt Disney World this month and […]
Continue reading …Soarin’ Around the World Takes Flight at Epcot
July 8, 2016 Comments Off on Soarin’ Around the World Takes Flight at Epcot
The wait is over! Guests visiting Epcot at Walt Disney World can now finally experience Soarin’ Around the World, the newly re-imagined attraction that whisks guests on a journey above more than a dozen wondrous international destinations around the world. It’s quite the ride! Soarin’ Around the World elevates guests up to 40 feet into […]
Continue reading …Extra Concerts Added to Epcot’s Garden Rocks Series
March 3, 2016 Comments Off on Extra Concerts Added to Epcot’s Garden Rocks Series
Thirteen pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016. This year’s festival expands from 75 to 90 days, adding two additional concert series weekends to the lineup and extending the final weekend of performances to Memorial […]
Continue reading …Garden Rocks Concert Series Brings Pop Favorites to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016
February 3, 2016 Comments Off on Garden Rocks Concert Series Brings Pop Favorites to Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016
Thirteen pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016. This year’s festival expands from 75 to 90 days, adding two additional concert series weekends to the lineup and extending the final weekend of performances to Memorial […]
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Today is the final day for Maelstrom, the long-running Viking-themed attraction inside Epcot’s Norway pavilion. The ride, which opened in 1988, will see its final voyage later today as the park guests get chance to sail through a history of Norway for the final time. Maelstrom has long been a popular destination in Epcot’s World […]
Continue reading …Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 19-Nov. 10 Celebrates Puerto Rico and Patagonia during Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 19-Nov. 10 Celebrates Puerto Rico and Patagonia during Hispanic Heritage Month
Walt Disney World Resort guests can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy the vibrant cultures, flavors and fun of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Argentina and Chile during the 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 19-Nov. 10. The popular 53-day culinary extravaganza will welcome guests to a global tasting event that includes […]
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