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Dates Announced for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The dates for the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts have been announced. The Festival, which debuted this year, will kick off January 12, 2018 and run through February 19. And for the first time the Festival will run seven days a week!

The Epcot International Festival of Holidays Begins November 19

We've been reporting on the upcoming holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort and today we have news about the renamed holiday festival at Epcot and what guests can expect when the festivities begin in November.

Disney World Announces What’s New and What’s Returning for the 2017 Holiday Season

Sure, it's only mid-September and we just started celebrating Halloween at Disney World but today we're talking about the winter holiday season! Disney has just release a ton of information about what's coming to the parks and resorts for the holidays!

Disney News Round-up: Hurricane Irma Updates, Food News, and More

Happy Thursday! We're back with a news round-up today featuring some post-Hurricane Irma updates from Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, and Disney Cruise Line; plus we also have some food news! Let' check it out.

Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks Reopen After Hurricane Irma

The Walt Disney World Resort felt the force of Hurricane Irma Sunday night after the hurricane took a turn and headed north to Orlando. The theme parks were closed Sunday and Monday due to the storm, but the Resort hotels were full of guests riding out the wind and rain.

Celebrate the Holidays this Fall at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

If you're visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, there are two events you won't want to miss. One is a newly-renamed holiday event at Epcot and the other is a new holiday experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios!

Disney News Round-up: Epcot Food and Wine Festival News

The 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is in full swing with 35 Marketplace Booths (in honor of Epcot's 35th anniversary), seminars and demonstrations, entertainment, and much more. If you're making plans to attend this year's Festival we have some news that might help you plan!

My Disney Experience App Now Allows Guests to Track Disney Dining Plan Entitlements and More

Did you update your My Disney Experience app this week? If you did, you might have noticed a couple of really awesome updates in the app including the ability to track your Disney Dining Plan credits! Read on to find out more about this update!

Disney News Round-up: Rivers of Light Live-Stream, Minnie Van Service Expands, and More

Happy Tuesday! We're back with another news round-up from Walt Disney World! Today we have news about a Rivers of Light live-stream event, an expansion of the Minnie Vans service, and much more. Read on to find out more.

Disney News Round-Up: Epcot 35th Anniversary Merchandise, Slinky Dog Dash Track, and More

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another Disney news round-up! Today we're checking out the commemorative merchandise for Epcot's 35th anniversary, news about the track for the new Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster at Hollywood Studios, and much more!

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Epcot was one of Walt Disney's original visions. Originally standing for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, it was actually intended to be much more of the basis for Walt Disney World than the Magic Kingdom. Eventually however his initial vision proved too grand to be carried out and it became the less expansive park that you see today.

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Culinary Creations At The Taste of Epcot International Festival Of The Arts

Are you wondering what some of the most creative culinary creations are at the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts? More than 15 Food Studios have been placed throughout the park that are offering imaginative, art-inspired foods and drinks from the Disney chefs. The festival is underway and proving its a fabulous way to kick off your new year. Take a look below at just a few of the artistic culinary offerings.

Guest Experiences Get Interactive At Epcot's Festival Of The Arts

Art is for everyone, and at the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts guests have the opportunity to try their hands at interactive activities that inspire creativity. There are plenty of ways for everyone to express their artistic talents and style. While this year Disney has had to get a little more creative in order to offer social distancing, they have still been able to include some great experiences for guests to participate in.

2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The festivals never seem to end at Disney's Epcot Theme Park and once the holiday season is over Walt Disney World Guests can look forward to celebrating the beauty and creativity of artists. A Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts is set to take place next year from January 8, 2021 through February 22, 2021.

Replay: Watch The Candlelight Processional With Neil Patrick Harris

Epcot's Festival of the Holidays may be missing a few of its most popular components this year due to health and safety precautions, but that doesn't me we can't still enjoy the best seat in the house to watch Epcot's famous Candlelight Processional. This #DisneyParksLIVE event was originally streamed live on Dec 4, 2018 and features Disney uberfan and world renown actor Neil Patrick Harris narrating.

Where To Catch A Holiday Concerts By The Voices Of Liberty

The Voices of Liberty are a staple of Epcot entertainment, performing their a capella magic in years past as a pre-show inside the rotunda of the American Adventure. With the health and safety precautions needed to ensure operations in 2020, the group has taken to a new stage to spread some holiday cheer.

5 Holiday Surprises We Love At Walt Disney World In 2020

No one was quite sure just how merry and bright Walt Disney World would be in this very interesting year we've had. We should have known better though because no matter what the current climate, bringing the magic is what the good folks at Disney do. Read on to find out where we found a little extra holiday spirit to make winter vacations extra special.

Join Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition At EPCOT

Chip n' Dale have been supplanted by a friendly little snowman this year at a the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. You and your family are invited to gear up for Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition. This adventure will take guests around World Showcase to round up some misplaced holiday traditions.

EPCOT Festival of the Arts in Disney World Begins In January 2021

Dates for the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts have been set to run January 8th through February 22nd, 2021. This annual celebration of creativity will run at Walt Disney World seven days a week again in 2021.

Walt Disney World Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month and honor current, past and fallen military heroes. Earlier this month "The Thunderbirds" U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron flew over Walt Disney World Resort performing two passes above Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, including the famous "Delta Break" maneuver.

Epcot's 2020 Festival Of The Holidays Makes Merry For Guests

Epcot's International Festival Of The Holidays is a huge annual draw for Walt Disney World travelers. The 2020 "Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays" will scale back the celebration to allow for social distancing, but the Park will still be bringing the fun with Holiday Kitchens, Special Musical Performances, and of course an appearance by Santa Claus all happening November 27 - December 30, 2020.