Epcot Center

There are 11 Epcot countries in the World Showcase part of the park. Each has very unique architecture, dining and shopping. All of the Epcot countries are located around the World Showcase Lagoon. The saying goes that what Epcot really stands for is Everyone Comes Out Tired and it is true that it can certainly be a challenge to take in everything that Epcot has to offer in just one day! Most of the countries have been there since Epcot opened on 1st October 1982 but some have been added...Read Full Story

The largest-ever Disney front-entrance topiary and a stellar cast of HGTV design celebrities boost the flower power at the 19 th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort.  Here’s a sneak peek of this year’s festival news: Disney’s gardening magic goes a long way when an eight-foot-tall floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary holds court in front of the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth.  Standing atop a 12-foot-tall floral mountain cliff...Read Full Story

For me it seems the lineup is a little dated and I think their should be a mix of 60′s – 90′s at the 19 th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival’s Flower Power concert series.  Beginning March 9 and continuing each weekend, the Flower Power lineup features two new-to-the-festival acts:  Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night (“Joy to the World”) and The Orchestra starring former members of ELO (“Don’t Bring Me Down”). Jose Feliciano , whose star shines on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...Read Full Story

One spring ritual that Disney World guests have come to love and enjoy is the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival .  The 2012 version of the festival takes over Epcot starting on March 7th and runs through May 20th.  During this time Epcot guests are treated to literally millions of blooms, and over a hundred topiaries and dozens of gardens and displays. The normally spectacular Epcot landscaping gets even better as the Disney World horticultural staff does an amazing job each year...Read Full Story

While winter is still in full swing, we at Walt Disney World Resort are already thinking of spring and the 19th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival , presented by HGTV! This year’s festival will run from March 7 to May 20, 2012, and will include favorite elements like beloved Disney character topiaries, “how to” demonstrations and presentations by HGTV and Disney experts, unique gardens themed to the countries of World Showcase, the Flower Power Concert series and much more...Read Full Story

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and vacation can be the worst time to stick to healthy eating – but you can forego the funnel cakes, sundaes and oversized burgers and eat with delicious satisfaction in all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Here are some of our favorite healthful eats: Magic Kingdom Park – The grilled salmon with fresh steamed broccoli and couscous at Columbia Harbor House is our go-to option when we’re in a hurry. With more time, we head to The Crystal...Read Full Story

Musical entertainment pairs perfectly with botanical beauty during the nightly Flower Power concert series. Enjoy a varied lineup of performers throughout the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 7 through May 20, 2012. Location: America Gardens Theatre at World Showcase Show Times: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. The concerts and dates are as follows: March 9 to 11 – Jose Feliciano March 16 to 18 – Starship Starring Mickey Thomas...Read Full Story

 The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV is a spring distinguished event occupied with colorful Disney Characters topiaries, florid arrangement of several flowers, beautiful landscapes, live music and great presentations. While the grounds at Epcot are always beautiful, the Flower and Garden Festival catches them to the next level. The 2011 festival has ended, but the next festival will be held from March 7 to May 20, 2012. There will be hundreds topiaries that will...Read Full Story

The 2012 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will once again include FREE concerts each weekend as part of the Flower Power Concert Series .  Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday a different well known musical act will perform 3 concerts at 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m in the America Gardens Theatre . Here are the performers scheduled to appear this year: Date                        Performer                                    Known For March 9 to 11         Jose Feliciano...Read Full Story

The 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicked off on September 30th and Only WDWorld was there to check it out.  The 16th rendition of this much anticipated Disney World Special Event did not disappoint.  There are many sights, sounds, and certainly tastes to enjoy at the F&W Festival and it starts the moment that you walk through the entrance to Epcot. Epcot Food & Wine Festival Sights As soon as you enter Epcot you get your first view of the Food & Wine Festival.  The theme this...Read Full Story