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POSTED Tue, 05/29/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Highland Games Tournament Coming To Epcot This Summer

"Brave - The Highland Tournament Games" are coming to the Rose Walk in Epcot this summer. Starting June 1, Epcot will be hosting a series of kid friendly games based on its newest flick "Brave."

A number of activities will be available for kid participation, including a Mini Caber Toss, a Cake Toss, a Haggis Flip and archery. There also will be a kids' playground.

The real reason this story is mentioned on this Walt Disney World for Grownups site is the Rose Walk, where the games are planned to be held, will also be a site for enhanced wireless access.

POSTED Sat, 05/12/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Announces Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup

Food and music and Disney. It doesn't get much better than that. Returning in the fall is Epcot's popular Eat to the Beat concert series which will run during the International Food and Wine Festival.

Here are the acts and dates planned for this year's concerts:

  • September 28 - 30 - Night Ranger
  • October 1-3 - Sugar Ray
  • October 4-7 - STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
  • October 8-10 - Boyz II Men
  • October 11-12 - Smash Mouth
  • October 13-14 - Javier Colon, winner of "The Voice"
POSTED Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

Epcot hosts its share of concerts, and Disney recently released the lineup for a summertime series of tunes. The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series for this year is set to run June 10 through July 28 and will feature the following tribute bands on the following dates:

  • June 10 " June 17 - Hotel California (Eagles tribute band) (pictured above)
  • June 18 " June 23 - Mike Delguidice & Big Shot (The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience)
  • June 24 " June 30 - Stayin' Alive (tribute to the Bee Gees)
POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 20:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Now Open

Guests wanting to sample some wine while visiting Epcot will be happy to hear a new option has opened this week. May 1 marked the official opening of the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase.

POSTED Sat, 04/21/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Test Track Closed For Refurbishment

We first brought you the news of the planned refurbishment of the GM Test Track in Epcot back in January. The Future World attraction officially closed April 16 and is anticipated to reopen this fall with a new name: Test Track Presented by Chevrolet.

POSTED Thu, 03/29/2012 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Haitian Garden: A New Exhibit at This Year's Flower & Garden Fest

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in full swing in Walt Disney World, and one of the festival's new exhibits this year has its roots in Haiti. The Haiti: Garden of Many Colors addition showcases many flowers and crops native to Haiti.

POSTED Wed, 03/21/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Epcot's French Bakery To Expand

It looks like the Boulangerie Patisserie, the French bakery area in Epcot's World Showcase, will be expanding and undergoing enhancements in the future.

Not too long ago, Disney World filed a notice of commencement with Orange County, Florida, to enlarge the bakery. A second floor addition, a counter-service restaurant and a 3,000 square foot kitchen are on tap for expected improvements.

POSTED Thu, 03/15/2012 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Agent P Coming To The World Showcase

It's no longer a rumor! Disney announced earlier this week Agent P will be taking over the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot sometime this summer.

POSTED Mon, 03/05/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Monorail Hours Changed

The Walt Disney World monorail's hours have been changed because of work on the DVC addition at the Grand Floridian.

Guests can expect the Magic Kingdom resort loop to be closed each day from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. The change started March 2nd and it is said Disney is planning to have the work done by the end of March.

POSTED Sun, 03/04/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Epcot Segway Tour To Close

If you want to experience a segway tour at Epcot with a nature influence, you have until early July to do so. Disney has made plans to close the Nature-Inspired by Design Segway Tour on July 3, 2012.

The tour, which dates back to 2009, gives guests a chance to interact with Disney cast members and scientists as well as see how nature inspires their work environments. In addition, the three hour tour lets guests ride on a Segway X-2 in an offroad, backstage area of Epcot.

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POSTED Tue, 01/19/2016 - 02:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Attractions to Relax on at Epcot

Continuing the tour of places to chill out and relax at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Today I'm looking at attractions to escape to when you need to take a mid-day break at Epcot. These five great attractions are perfect places to get off of your feet and into some air condition before you head back out for the rest of your day.

POSTED Thu, 01/14/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Sip, Snack, and Stroll: Magic Kingdom Classics Challenge

Snack & Strolls are a popular way to eat - or drink - your way around the Parks of Walt Disney World. The most popular versions involve eating your way around the world at Epcot, or conquering the bars of the Seven Seas Lagoon on a monorail crawl. Our friends over at the Disney Food Blog even offer a wide variety of ideas for fun foodie themed "crawls" around Walt Disney World property in their annual Guide to Walt Disney World Dining eBook.

POSTED Mon, 01/11/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dinner with a View at Epcot’s San Angel Inn

Every time I've visited Epcot's Mexico pavilion to enjoy the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros I always say "next time we'll eat at the San Angel Inn." And every time we'd return we wouldn't make reservations for a meal at the waterside restaurant. That all changed during our Thanksgiving-week vacation when we finally had the chance to enjoy dinner at Mexico's table service restaurant.

POSTED Mon, 01/04/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Our Favorite Things at Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion

On a recent visit to Epcot we spent extra time in some of the World Showcase pavilions that we have a tendency to breeze through. One of those pavilions was the United Kingdom. It's one of our favorite spots in Epcot but for whatever reason we tend to walk through it and not stop for more than a few minutes.

POSTED Fri, 01/01/2016 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 20 Photos You Don’t Want to Miss On Your Walt Disney World Vacation

An oldie but a goodie - take a look back at the Top 20 Photos You Don't Want to Miss On Your Walt Disney World Vacation!! It was our most popular post of 2015.

Taking photos during a Walt Disney World vacation is always on our 'must-do' list. Whether you're taking candid pics of the kids with the characters or if you're taking scenery shots, there are so many great photo opportunities around the parks and hotels.

POSTED Mon, 12/28/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things We’re Looking Forward to in 2016 at the Walt Disney World Resort

It's that time of year again! It's time to think about what we're looking forward to next year when it comes to the Walt Disney World Resort. After all, 2016 is just a few days away and there are so many great things happening next year at our favorite place!

POSTED Fri, 12/25/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Seasons Greetings From Walt Disney World for Grown-ups

The whole team here at Walt Disney World for Grown-ups hopes that you and yours are enjoying a wonderful holiday season full of merry magic. As we take the day to gather with friends and family, we want you - our readers and forum members - to know how grateful we are to have you to share our love of Walt Disney World with.

POSTED Mon, 12/21/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Dining at the Walt Disney World Resort with Food Allergies

Dining out with food allergies can be challenging, frustrating, and sometimes impossible. There are restaurants you need to avoid and restaurants where the staff just doesn't "get it." But when you're visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, dining out with food allergies is usually less stressful and can even be a bit magical.

POSTED Wed, 12/16/2015 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's Holidays Around the World

One of the most enchanting parts of the Holidays at Walt Disney World to me is the magical expression of Holidays Around the World at Epcot. Each and every World Showcase pavilion is painstakingly decorated in it's unique cultural style to celebrate the joys of season. While taking a stroll along the 1.2 mile promenade you can immerse yourself in each country's traditions surrounding the winter holidays and listen to the marvelous storytellers.

POSTED Fri, 11/27/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Promenade of Holiday Sweets at Epcot's Holidays Around The World

No matter what time of year you go, Epcot's World Showcase offers guests the opportunity to a stroll through 11 beautiful and unique pavilions representing different countries around the world. One of the highlights for my family is always to snack around the world getting a taste of the flavors that each has to offer. This year for the holiday season sweets treats are taking center stage at Epcot as the pastry chefs of World Showcase countries show off their sugary best starting November 30.