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UPDATE:Â All 5 attractions reopened a few hours later.
If you’re in EPCOT this morning, you may have noticed that something’s a little different.
EPCOT
Rides will go down around Disney World for a variety of reasons: sometimes there’s technical difficulties, or sometimes the closure is longer for a scheduled refurbishment. But today, we noticed a few rides had closed unexpectedly in EPCOT.
In case you missed it, the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has taken over EPCOT!
Fantasia Topiary
We’ve already eaten our way around the festival and discovered this year’s BEST eats, but we love the way the ENTIRE park gets transformed, from the gorgeous topiaries to the LIVE entertainment!
EPCOT is undergoing some major changes right now.
EPCOT
With all the excitement for upcoming experiences like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, along with the constantly rotating schedule of the popular EPCOT festivals, a LOT of good attractions can get overlooked. We sure love talking about Spaceship Earth, Frozen Ever After, and Soarin’ Around the World. But what about those underrated attractions? What about Living with the Land?!
Did you know there’s a reason why Expedition Everest is just under 200 feet tall? Or that Disney actually uses a specific color to HIDE things they don’t want you to see?
Cinderella Castle
Whether you’ve been to Disney World never, once, or you’re a Disney World expert, there are TONS of things about the Most Magical Place on Earth that will totally BLOW your mind! And today we’re sharing 100 amazing Disney World facts with you!
Today, let’s go to EPCOT, Walt Disney World’s second park!
EPCOT
The park opened in 1982 and has been a fan-favorite ever since, with the amazing technology and rides of Future World and the exquisite culture of World Showcase. EPCOT is currently undergoing a massive transformation (particularly focused on Future World), and we can’t wait to see what the park becomes! To celebrate and share our love for this wonderful Disney park, we’re talking about all 25 hidden secrets in EPCOT that you may not know!
EPCOT is home to thrill rides, adventures through Arendelle, and a journey around the world. Every attraction seat offers a good view or a thrilling ride. However, not every seat is created equal!
Test Track
Some people like to experience the thrill of riding in the back row of a roller coaster. Others want to see the whole picture by sitting in the front! You want to make sure you’re having the best experience when riding an attraction for the first time or the hundredth time. We’ve put together an ultimate guide to the BEST seats on each ride in EPCOT!
There are a LOT of rides in Disney World, and some of them get through WAY more folks than others.
Expedition Everest
With all the hubbub about capacities in a reopened Disney World and our constant interest in wait times, we’re wondering which Disney World attractions actually have the HIGHEST capacities — and maybe you are too! We’re looking at the top five highest capacity attractions in each Disney World park!
As you’ve probably noticed, health and safety measures have been pretty consistently changing since the reopening of Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
Don’t believe us? Just look at ALL the changes to the Disney World face mask policy! We do our best to keep you updated on every single change that we see and how they’ll affect your vacation. Now, we’re wondering about a change we’ve noticed on a few attractions and whether or not it’s had that big of an impact on wait times!
There are a LOT of great rides in Disney World and we definitely have strong opinions about our favorites.
Magic Kingdom
But, that doesn’t mean that all of our opinions are the same as yours! We took a look at the Top Attraction in Walt Disney World by Traveler Ranking list on TripAdvisor to see just what YOU are ranking as the BEST rides in each park — and some of the results surprised us!
Hello from EPCOT!
EPCOT
The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be starting in just a few days! But we couldn’t wait until then to make our way around this fantastic park. Join us as we walk around EPCOT to check out the new holiday booths that are already up, get an update on some drink options around the park, and check out some cool merchandise!
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