LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From captivating décor and unique character experiences to delicious treats and magical moments, there is something for everyone during the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort, starting Nov. 8. Here is a preview of the festivities that await guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests will experience a Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood … [Read more...]
23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Global Flavors at Walt Disney World Resort
Summer-into-fall 75-day event serves up culinary extravaganza, Aug. 30-Nov. 12, 2018 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The aromas and flavors of more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, plus a full menu of new offerings such as “Sunday Brunch with the Chef” series, will welcome guests to Epcot during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 30-Nov. 12, … [Read more...]
Frozen Ever After – Day 1, Total Bucket List Day!
Our experience with the all new Frozen Ever After attraction in Epcot's Norway Pavilion, which opened today, was nothing short of one bucket list item after another. Pat made our FastPasses the first day they became available to us, and we have been counting down the days until we got to experience the replacement ride for Maelstrom. All morning Pat had been watching … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day – 2015 Edition
Disney World's Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park in the world for 2015. Seeing a 6% increase in visits from the previous year, Magic Kingdom saw over 56,000 visitors per day enter the parks, as per the most recently published AECOM/TEA attendance report for 2015. The Walt Disney company owns 8 of the top 10 most visited theme parks in the world for … [Read more...]
Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus at Epcot Set to Open June 21
Disney has finally announced June 21st as the official opening day for the new Frozen Ever After attraction as well as the Royal Sommerhus inside Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park. Located in the Norway pavilion at the park, Frozen Ever After offers guests an adventurous boat tour through the kingdom of Arendelle. Guests are first transported to the “Winter in Summer” … [Read more...]
Specialty Grilled Cheese Sandwich Stand at EPCOT
As our family was leaving Test Track a few days ago, we noticed a new stand was in place just past the exit and over by the Test Track Cool Wash station. Temporary food and drink stands and carts pop up all over Epcot all the time, but this one seemed a bit larger than the usual stands and even had rope stands to help with crowd control. Turns out this is a new … [Read more...]
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Debut
Last night we watched the debut of the all new IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth "Let There Be Peace on Earth" at Epcot. Walter Cronkite is no longer narrating, but it was a female which was a nice change. The fireworks themselves were a little different with a VERY explosive finale. Here are shot from the "Let There Be Peace on Earth" Holiday show finale: … [Read more...]
Perfect Places to Poop at Disney World
We all have to do it: we need to use a bathroom. It's a normal bodily function and can't be put off for any long stretch of time. And we have to use the bathroom no matter where we go. If you're going to Disney World and spending hours at one of the four parks, you're going to use a bathroom at some point. So, let's talk about those Walt Disney World restrooms. If you … [Read more...]
Anna and Elsa are Returning to EPCOT
CONFIRMED on 09/12/2014 by Disney on the Disney Blog - disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/09/frozen-attraction-coming-to-epcot/ It should be no surprise to any Disney fan the excitement for seeing Anna and Elsa at Disney World have been incredible. The princesses from the hit Disney movie Frozen have been at the WDW parks since late 2013: beginning at the Norway Pavilion … [Read more...]
More Details to Make You Hungry for Fun at 19th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
You have a while, but it’s never too early to start planning for Disney’s finest culinary extravaganza, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which kicks of September 19 and runs a record 53 days this year, through November 10. Longtime fans will want to know what’s new, but for neophtyes, here are the basics: food fans love the stroll around World Showcase … [Read more...]