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In case you missed it, Epcot’s iconic Illuminations: Reflections of Earth had its last show last night…cue ugly crying here!
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
But there’s still a fireworks show in Epcot, of course, and we get to share the news! Before IllumiNations’ permanent replacement, HarmonioUS, arrives in 2020, Epcot Forever has debuted as the temporary nighttime spectacular!
Yes, it’s true — the 20 year run of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is coming to an end on September 30th in Disney World.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
But starting October 1st, Epcot Forever will take its spot in the World Showcase Lagoon, and hopefully in our hearts, too!
We now have a name and more details about the new nighttime show to replace Epcot Forever…which is replacing IllumiNations for a limited time…after September 30th. (So much coming to Epcot! So much to keep track of!)
HarmonioUS Concept Art ©Disney
After it was announced Illuminations would take its final bow Sept 30th, to be followed temporarily by Epcot Forever, we were eager to hear what the NEXT replacement would be! The new long-term IllumiNations shows that OUR kids will grow up with. Well, we still don’t know much; but we DO know the NAME!
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about the BEST Walt Disney World restaurants with a FIREWORKS view!
Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Fireworks Spectacular
Many Disney World guests don’t feel as though a Disney day is complete without capping it off with one of the famous Disney World fireworks spectaculars! But did you know that you can watch the fireworks in spots other than Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. or surrounding Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon? In fact, several restaurants (some even located outside the parks in select Disney World Resorts) around Disney World offer views of the fireworks, so you can relax and enjoy a meal while taking in one of the shows! We’re sharing those spots with you today — along with some helpful tips for scoring a reservation — in our latest DFB YouTube Video! [Read more…]
Starting July 17th, a brand new Fireworks Dessert Party is coming to Epcot. Replacing the IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party (its last date is listed for July 14th) will be the Frozen Ever After Sparkling Dessert Party, themed to — of course — the Frozen film and Frozen Ever After attraction in the Norway Pavilion.
Frozen Ever After Entrance
Held on select evenings, the experience will begin at World Showcase Plaza East one hour prior to IllumiNations, where guests will enjoy desserts, drinks, and views of Epcot’s nighttime spectacular, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, followed by a ride on the Frozen Ever After attraction. [Read more…]
I’m excited to say that we just had another awesome Disney Food Blog Snack Attack and IllumiNations Dessert Party a couple of weeks ago!!
Watching Illuminations from a VIP location and eating Disney desserts? Yes, please!
It was so much fun to meet so many Disney Food Blog readers and supporters, and we lucked out with absolutely beautiful weather in Epcot for our VIP IllumiNations Dessert Party. Thank you all for coming!
The sun sets as we wait for the party to begin!
Just in case you’re new to DFB, our Snack Attack events are special ticket-only evenings where we combine:
If you want to attend our next Snack Attack, save the date for October 2, 2013!! Tickets will go on sale soon!
One of several dessert tables weighed down with goodies for us!
Well, we eat all of my favorite snacks…and DFB readers seem to like ’em, too! These are served throughout the event, and are all-you-can-eat! Here’s a little sampling of some of the goodies…
Carrot Cake Cookies from Writer’s Stop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (filled with gobs of cream cheese frosting!)
Writer's Stop Carrot Cake Cookies
Close Up of a Carrot Cake Cookie!
Zebra Domes from Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Kingdom Lodge Zebra Domes
School Bread from Epcot’s Norway pavilion
Epcot Norway School Bread
Butterfinger Cupcakes from Starring Rolls [Read more…]
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