food IS a theme park
A few days ago, we mentioned that a new JUMBO Minnie Bow would be making its way to Disney World and Disneyland very soon.
Jumbo Minnie Bow
Well, that day has arrived as we have spotted the new bow at Epcot. And from the size of it, it was hard not to!
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
will end its 20-year run as Epcot’s nighttime spectacular on September 30, 2019.
Farewell IllumiNations!
And newly arrived in Epcot today is a line of “Farewell IllumiNations” merchandise for guests who wish to pick up a souvenir to remember this unique and beautiful fireworks, light, and laser show that has capped off fun days at Epcot since late 1999. [Read more…]
From Dole Whips and Mickey Pretzels to Peter Pan Floats, Disney World is home to some iconic and delicious snacks. BUT, not all snacks are created equally (or with equal price tags)!
Peter Pan Float
If you’ve got the Disney Dining Plan for your upcoming trip to Disney World, you’ll absolutely want to get the biggest and best value for your snack credits in order to make your Dining Plan worth it.
Do you remember the Artisan Cotton Candy that was a huge hit at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival?
5-Layered Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy
These unique and beautiful sugar creations were introduced at the China Pavilion’s Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen. [Read more…]
“Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!” is BACK for the summer at Epcot!
Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!
From today until August 18th, Guardians Star-Lord and Gamora and their alien band will be performing hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2 five times a day in the American Gardens Theatre. [Read more…]
“Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!” returns to Epcot tomorrow! From June 14th through August 18th, Guardians Star-Lord and Gamora and their alien band will be performing hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2 five times a day in the American Gardens Theatre.
Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! ©Disney
And The American Adventure Pavilion will be serving up some eats to go along with it! [Read more…]
In case you missed it, the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will take place on September 30th before Epcot Forever makes its October 1st debut. And in celebration of Epcot’s iconic fireworks extravaganza, Farewell IllumiNations merchandise will soon be arriving in the park.
©Disney
Though we previously brought you a peek at the limited-time merchandise, we wanted to remind you that the collection will officially launch at select merchandise locations in Epcot on June 17!
If you’ve ever reviewed a list of dining options in Epcot’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World, you may have noticed that some pavilions have more eateries than others. France and Japan, in particular, not only have several restaurants each, they’re both in the process of adding new restaurants as well, which will bring the restaurant total in France to five and in Japan to four.
World Showcase
The answer to this question is a little complicated. You may think that the inequality is due to French and Japanese cuisine being more celebrated in the real world, and thus restaurants in these pavilions are naturally more popular. [Read more…]
Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival
begins August 29 and runs until November 23. That’s 87 days of food booths, demos, Eat to the Beat Concerts, and more! With a Festival of this size (we’re expecting 30+ booths this year!), it’s impossible to see and do it all. So here are a few hidden secrets about the Food and Wine Festival as you start your planning.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth
Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival attracts celebrated chefs from all over the country, and they bring their expertise, personal stories, and great food to Festival fans. [Read more…]
Disney die-hards, we have BIG news for you today! D23 just released super exciting details for this year’s D23 Expo! Not only do we have a glance at the event schedule, but we ALSO have a sneak peek of the exciting presentations and panels slated to take place in Anaheim.
D23 2019 Session Preview ©Disney
For those who don’t know, the D23 Expo is an annual gathering of the Official Disney Fan Club. This event also typically serves as a time for Disney executives to make major announcements regarding upcoming films, theme park attractions, and more. It’s safe to say we’re impatiently waiting for August 23 to get here — we can’t wait to hear what’s in the pipeline for Disney!
The exciting Expo events listed below will all take place in “Hall D23,” located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.
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