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POSTED Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:49 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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D23 "Imagining Tomorrow, Today" Pavilion Teases Great Things To Come

D23 Expo has kicked off in Anaheim, California and even before the doors opened to fans exciting news about the future of Disney Parks and Resorts was revealed. A pavilion at Disney's ultimate fan convention entitled "Imagining Tomorrow, Today" shares a peek at what's in development at Disney Parks worldwide. Included in the preview are exhibits featuring new attractions in store for the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Check it out.

POSTED Fri, 09/21/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Friday News Round-up September 21st, 2018

Have you stayed in the know with all things Disney this week? Don't worry if you didn't have a chance, we're here with the Friday news round-up to bring you up to date!

POSTED Thu, 09/20/2018 - 20:02 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Limited Time Fun Coming To Walt Disney World In 2019

Disney just announced a whole slew of limited time offerings for 2019 that will keep guests in the party mood from January to September! We'll have more information coming for you about the exciting new events as Disney expands the details, but here's a peek at how Walt Disney World will be celebrating all year long in 2019.

POSTED Mon, 09/17/2018 - 20:15 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Ending in the Second Half of 2019

Since October of 1999 Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed gathering each night on the shores of World Showcase Lagoon to watch the nightly spectacular IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Today Disney announced that the popular nighttime show will end its run at the close of the 2019 summer season.

POSTED Mon, 06/04/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Kick Off Your Incredible Summer With A Walt Disney World News Round-up

Welcome back to another great week! Need a Disney fix to get your Monday moving in the right direction? Recently #DisneyParksLIVE broadcast 'Sunrise at Epcot' and you can watch the replay any time you want. Once you've had your coffee and you're ready to go, read on for the latest news from Walt Disney World.

POSTED Mon, 03/12/2018 - 12:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Springtime Walt Disney World News Round-up

There's been a lot going on down in Walt Disney World, as the Parks and Resorts get ready to greet the Spring Break crowds. Read on on to learn how the Disney crowd is kickin' it this Spring with new fun filled adventures, and old favorites that are standing strong.

POSTED Tue, 12/12/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Gives Update for the New Disney Skyliner System

Disney announced the Disney Skyliner transportation system this past summer at the D23 Expo, and now we're getting more information about the systems and the Skyliner stations at Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and three resort hotels.

POSTED Wed, 11/22/2017 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney News Round-up: Ale & Compass Restaurant Now Open, Minnie Van Updates, and More

Happy day before Thanksgiving! If you're traveling today, here's to short lines at the airport and no traffic jams! If you're at home, we hope you're enjoying a great day. In today's round-up we're talking about the brand new Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, a new addition to the Minnie Van rotation, and more.

POSTED Mon, 10/30/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts Runs January 12 through February 19

The 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts is slated to run for 39 days from January 12 through February 19, 2018. The schedule for next year's Festival is a change from the inaugural event which only ran Fridays through Mondays. Next year just the Disney on Broadway performances are happening Friday through Monday each week.

POSTED Mon, 10/16/2017 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Full List of Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced

The full list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional has been announced. Additions to the complete list include Disney Legend Kurt Russell, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, and the voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson.

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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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POSTED Fri, 05/18/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Moosehead on Tap at the Beer Cart in Epcot's Canada

The afternoon sun is high over your head and you've been touring the parks for hours, all you want is a cold frosty beer. Well my friends, you needn't look any further than the Beer Cart in Epcot's Canada Pavilion. Located on the side of the World Showcase promenade, this little cart of frosty goodness sits near the front of Victoria Gardens, by the the entrance gate to Le Cellier.

POSTED Thu, 05/03/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Explore Epcot's New Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar

Eating and drinking my way around Epcot has always been one of my favorite activities, and good Italian is one of my very favorite ways to indulge. This week the delicious restaurant Tutto Italia re-opened with new menu items, newly designed seating, and outdoor patio, and the stellar addition of a brand new wine bar called Tutto Gusto!

POSTED Mon, 04/23/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Tea Caddy in Epcot's United Kingdom

One of my favorite spots to stop and shop while touring Epcot is the Twinings Tea Shop located in the United Kingdom Pavilion. I know I can buy Twinings at home, but something about the charming thatched roof and cottage atmosphere just makes buying my tea at Epcot just that much more wonderful.

POSTED Wed, 04/18/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Gardening Enthusiasts Find Lots of Inspiration at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival

Recently, I had the opportunity to take in a day at Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival. One of the biggest and most anticipated annual events held at Walt Disney World, the Flower and Garden Festival, which is co-sponsored by HGTV, boasts acres and acres of gorgeous blooms, more than 75 Disney character topiaries and other special displays, and scores of seminars and chats.

POSTED Mon, 04/16/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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It's the Walt Disney World Marathon's 20th Anniversary

Coming in 2013 the Walt Disney World Marathon will be celebrating it's 20th Anniversary Race during a fun filled weekend of activities for all ages. Race weekend (January 10th-13th, 2013) hosts fun events for families to enjoy that stress the importance of physical fitness for every age.

POSTED Fri, 04/13/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Wine Tasting at Epcot's Les Vins de France

Next time you're at Epcot and feel like immersing yourself in even more French culture, stop by Les Vins de France Wine Shop and Tasting Room. Here you'll be able to learn about French wines from some of the most formidable houses from wine regions around the country. This staple of culture is a wonderful spot to stop and sip some of the best the France Pavilion has to offer.

POSTED Mon, 04/09/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's Japan Pavilion Koi Pond

All around the Disney parks there are beautiful, entertaining spots that many guest often miss. These places are all about theme magic, and if one is so focused on getting to the next ride, or making it on time to their ADR it can be easy to overlook. But to travelers who like to enjoy the journey these spots can paint vivid pictures of the beauty and culture of the areas in which they can be found.

POSTED Tue, 03/27/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fountains of Imagination

There are spots scattered around Disney Parks and resorts that not only provide their section of the park with themed atmosphere, but also have the effect of bringing people together. The most beloved of these places may be the jumping fountains outside of the Imagination Pavilion.

POSTED Tue, 03/20/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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3 Great Jogging Trails at Walt Disney World Resort

Jogging trails are offered for guests to use throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Most of the Disney Hotels have "Winding paths through serene wilderness and scenic trails alongside sprawling lakes and rivers," offer some of the most charming and tranquil views of the property. If you plan on using the resort's jogging trails during your stay, please ask for maps and information at the front desk of your resort hotel. I thought that I'd share a couple of the ones that I've walked.

POSTED Mon, 03/12/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Listen to Epcot's Unique Percussion Crew: The JaMMitors

One of my favorite parts of Epcot is all the live entertainment happening constantly around the park. Music is everywhere, even at the trashcans. The JaMMitors are a unique "percussion-playing cleanup crew" that adds fun and creativity to even the most boring of Disney jobs. Instruments for this exciting entertainment crew are simply "regular trash cans, dustpans, and hardhats." Dressed as custodians the group "are actually percussionists who bang, clap, clip and clomp to your heart's delight".