A community portal about Epcot Center with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Epcot is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. It was dedicated to international culture and...
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A community portal about Epcot Center with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Epcot is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. It was dedicated to international culture and technological innovation. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. Based on square footage, it was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney's Animal Kingdom opened.
The Walt Disney World Resort is a photographer's dream. Even an amateur can come home with amazing photographs taken at Disney World. Today we want to take a look at the most photographed features of each of the 4 Disney World theme parks. In each park, one structure is deemed the iconic figure. These icons receive the lion's share of attention and always garner photographic attention. For each of the four icons we will chose a pose that you may not have in your collection, but still shows... Read Full Story
Spaceship Earth in Epcot at Walt Disney World Photo: WDWNEWS Did you know that Walter Cronkite was the narrator for the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot from 1986 through 1994 and it seemed only fitting that the man with boyish enthusiasm for the space program as evidenced by his reporting during the Apollo missions, be the most memorable host for this "space-age" attraction. Actually, his was the first voice I heard when I visited Spaceship... Read Full Story
Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom Photo: WDWNEWS In case you missed last week, here's a snapshot: Ticket prices increased on Friday. Free Disney Dining Plan extended to September 26! Let Birnbaum be your guide to the Disney Parks. Here's what's coming this week: Epcot Sounds Like Summer is ending soon with one more tribute band taking the stage: August 3 – August 9 (the last of the tribute bands in the concert series): Petty Theft – Tribute to the sounds of Tom Petty Autumn... Read Full Story
Candlelight Processional at Epcot Photo: WDWNEWS Candlelight Processional at Epcot is the highlight of the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World for me. It's traditional, it's spiritual, and most of all, it represents the true meaning of Christmas. As you walk around World Showcase Promenade , take part in Christmas traditions of the nations surrounding the lagoon while angelic voices fill the air from a choir, 450 strong, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, performing... Read Full Story
Celebrate America Fireworks at Walt Disney World Photo: WDWNEWS And the rockets red glare…magical fireworks bursting in air… It's Fourth of July magic as only Disney can do it at Walt Disney World. Come celebrate the party with three special fireworks displays rarely seen throughout the year except on special occasions and this year's Fourth of July, is one not to miss! The Magic Kingdom , Epcot , and Disney's Hollywood Studios will each present pyrotechnic displays that will... Read Full Story
Party for the Senses - delightful indulgences! Photo: WDWNEWS Talk about saving the best for last. How would you like to attend the party of all parties? How would you like to travel from food station to food station on the grandest tasting adventure imaginable and experience the piéce de résistance of the entire Food and Wine festival? You can because on every Saturday night, Party for the Senses offers guests an enchanting and unforgettable evening starting off with reserved... Read Full Story
The Cape May Food & Wine Festival unfolds over nine days, from Sept. 19 to Sept. 27, with events that include food and wine tastings, a chefs cook-off, a gourmet marketplace, and a chowder contest. Also on the program are five chefs' dine-arounds, five gourmet luncheons, wine cellar tours and tastings, a beer-tasting dinner, and Cape May wine school, plus classes and demonstrations. Then in October, Cape May celebrates its Victorian heritage with Victorian Week, Oct. 9-18. The event includes... Read Full Story
The 14th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Festival runs for six weeks beginning Sept. 25 at Walt Disney World Resort, but booking for some of the most popular reservation-only events opens later this month. Reservations will be taken beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 11 at 407-939-3378 for programs including Epcot wine schools, tequila tastings, French regional lunches, cheese seminars, and food and wine pairings among others. For dates, more programs and other details, visit http... Read Full Story
As the 14th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival comes to a close this weekend, I wanted to write one last article about the festival. The Food & Wine Festival is certainly one of the most anticipated events at Disney World each year. The festival runs for 6 weeks and then all of the special kiosks assembled around the World Showcase are dismantled and put away until next year. Each year the construction of the kiosks appears to be more elaborate and impressive. The design of each... Read Full Story
Marketplaces come alive with culinary demonstrations. Photo: WDWNEWS Ah, sweet Sundays! Every Sunday morning throughout the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Sweet Sundays offer guests Sunday brunch with cakes, pastries, and other sweetly decadent desserts topped off with champagne of course. Chefs will prepare three desserts to indulge during the brunch and depending upon the chef, there may be book signings and autographs sessions following the demonstrations. The Welcome... Read Full Story
