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Disney News Round-up: New Teaser Trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5,’ DFB Launches new YouTube Channel, and More

Welcome to another edition of our Disney news round-up. Today we're talking about a new YouTube channel from our friends at the Disney Food Blog, the Muppets returning to Epcot, and much more. And of course, we're keeping all our friends and readers in Florida in our thoughts today as the state prepares for Hurricane Matthew.

Disney World Announces September Merchandise Events

September is right around the corner and that means another month of great merchandise events at the Walt Disney World Resort! Disney recently announced the September slate of events and Epcot and Disney Springs are where you'll find a lot of events next month.

Celebrate ‘Disney PhotoPass’ Day at the Walt Disney World Resort on August 19

Get ready to smile and say "cheese" on August 19 at the Walt Disney World Resort as Disney PhotoPass Photograpers and guests celebrate "Disney PhotoPass Day." This new event is a one-day celebration of the art and fun of photography.

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Merchandise Events for August

If you're making plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in August, there is a new slate of special merchandise events planned. Most of the events are taking place at either Disney Springs or in World Showcase in Epcot.

Full List of Performers Announced for the 2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The full list of artists for the 2016 Eat to the Beat concert series has been announced. The concerts take place nightly during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure pavilion.

Disney News Round-Up: Frontera Cocina Now Open at Disney Springs, Disney Adds “No Fishing” Signs, and More

This week has been full of exciting Disney news, and some rather interesting Disney rumors. And as we head into the dog days of summer, things are still moving along at Disney Springs with the opening of another new eatery and the announcement of new stores. Let's dive in and see what you might have missed!

Partial List of Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced and Dining Package Reservations Available

It's that time of year again: time to start thinking about your holiday visit to Walt Disney World. And no holiday visit at Epcot is complete without a viewing of the popular Candlelight Processional at Epcot's America Theater Gardens.

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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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Crazy For Walt Disney World Popcorn

Walt Disney World know that Americans consume somewhere around 16-17 billion quarts of popcorn each and every year, that's just one of the reasons why you'll find no shortage of the snack throughout the Disney Parks. We love popcorn so much in the U.S. we have both a National Popcorn Day AND a National Caramel Popcorn Day. If you just can't get enough of this old-fashioned whole grain snack that's perfect to pop in your mouth, you'll want to know where to get the goods on your next Disney vacation.

Everything We Know About The Reimagining Of Epcot

Yesterday Disney announced even more exciting news about the updates planed for Epcot, including new green space at the entrance and an entirely new pavilion to take over in the old Wonders of Life pavilion. Do I have your attention? Here's what we know so far about the exciting new restaurants, attractions, and improvements coming to Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park!

Disney News Round-up For Monday, February 18th, 2019

The state-of-the-art gondola system Disney Skyliner has been making its first test runs over the past week. The system will conveniently connect Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney's Riviera Resort.

2019 Epcot International Flower And Garden Festival Food Booths

Time is getting short until the start of the Epcot's 2019 Flower and Garden Festival! The full menus are out and it looks like once again guests at Epcot will have access to some of the most creative and delicious things imaginable coming out of the garden. This year a total of 17 Outdoor Kitchens will join several permanent locations, each one showcasing the freshest flavors of the season.

9 Reasons You Should Book A Disney Trip in 2019

Anyone in my family would tell you that it is always a good year for a trip to Walt Disney World, but many families these days can't always make an annual trip. If you've been debating when to go next, I've got 10 reasons you should book at trip in 2019.

2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series Expands All Festival Long

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will return to Walt Disney World Resort once again March 6 through June 3, 2019. This annual affair sees Epcot bursting with blossoms and blooms in vivid colors, elegant greenery displays, and a dedication to the freshest foods that welcome spring. Of course there's always plenty of music, and in 2019, the festival's Garden Rocks Concert Series will expand to seven days a week at the American Gardens Theater.

Discover Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Kitchens

The winter holidays at Walt Disney World have delighted visiting guests for decades. One of my favorite more recent additions are the Holiday Kitchens at Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays. Tucked in around the 1.2 mile World Showcase promenade, guests will find charming culturally inspired kiosks serving up traditional holiday fare. Sights and sounds of cultures near and far entertain all who come, but it's the flavors of the holidays that keep me coming back.

Why I Love Fall At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort is a year round vacation destination with fanciful activities just waiting for your whenever you choose to visit. That being said, Fall is without a doubt one of my favorite times of year for a Disney getaway. There are just so many wonderful reasons to visit in fall, I thought I would share a few and let you know why I love fall at Walt Disney World!

Food & Wine Festival Gift Cards Are A Great Way To Budget

The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is in full swing down at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests at the annual culinary event can expect a whirlwind tour of foods and beverages highlighting traditional flavors from around the globe. With so many good things to eat it can be easy to get carried away, and if you don't watch your costs you may end up with a big surprise when you get your final bill.