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July Merchandise Events Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced a slate of special merchandise events for the month of July. If you're visiting next month you'll have a chance to meet popular artists, check out a new Dooney & Bourke collection, and more.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with special fireworks and other entertainment options. And of course don't forget about the year-round patriotic offerings including the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents and 'We the People' at Epcot's American Adventure.

‘The Chew’ Returns to the 2016 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The 2016 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicks off September 14 and runs through November 14 this year. And today we have some exciting news to report: the cast of ABC's The Chew is returning to the festival this year!

Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Now Open at 9 a.m. As ‘Frozen Ever After’ Open in Norway Pavilion

The wait is finally over! Frozen Ever After has officially opened in Epcot's Norway pavilion and opening-day reports had the ride's queue at 300 minutes by early morning Tuesday. In an effort to stem the flow of guests into World Showcase, the Mexico pavilion is also opening at 9 a.m.

Walt Disney World News Round-up: Holiday Dessert Party Reservations, Soarin’ Around the World, and More!

Happy weekend and welcome to our Saturday news round-up! We have a lot of news to report including an new holiday-season dessert party and the launch of the all-new Soarin' Around the World at Epcot. Let's check out what's been going on!

New Pandora Store at Disney Springs, June Merchandise Events, and More

Happy June! If you're headed to the Walt Disney World Resort this month get ready for some retail therapy thanks to a full slate of merchandise events at the theme parks and new stores at Disney Springs.

Soarin’ Around the World Takes Flight at Epcot on June 17

In just a few weeks guests can take a flight around the world on Soarin' Around the World at Epcot's The Land pavilion. Right now though, fans have one more chance to enjoy the "classic" version of Soarin' before it is gone forever on June 16.

Summer Officially Starts this Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort

This weekend is the official start of summer and at the Walt Disney World Resort that means it is time to "Awaken Summer." Each of the four theme parks, and one of the water parks, is celebrating summer with new experiences.

One More Chance to Experience the Classic Soarin’ Before Soarin’ Around the World Debuts

Fans of Soarin' have one last chance to experience the classic version of the attraction before it is gone forever on June 16. The ride, which has been closed for refurbishment, reopens this week with the classic version for a limited run.

Opening Date Announced for Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Get your vacation planning spreadsheet ready! Frozen Ever After and the Royal Sommerhus in Epcot's Norway pavilion finally have an opening date. The attraction and new meet-and-greet location will officially open on June 21.

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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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Blanc de Bleu At The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The episode of 'Inside Disney Parks' this week took a closer look at some of the exciting finishing touches going in place for the start of the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. One of the segments in the video, piqued my interest for its mention of a rather unique bottle of bubble that guests will be able to taste.

Drinking Around the World Responsibly

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is starting soon at Walt Disney World and as always there will be a plethora of fantastic cocktails to try as you make your way around World Showcase Lagoon. DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book offers a fantastic selection of "crawls" to help you make your way without missing a sip. The book offers on point suggestions for not to miss beer, wine, and cocktail stops all the way around the world.

Planning Tips For The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

We're just a week away to the kick off of the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. As the summer season begins to wind down and kids have gone back to school grown-up Disney fans can feel the change coming in the air. Fall brings one of the most celebrated seasonal special events of them all, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Disney Chefs come out to play in the Park as Guests set on for culinary adventure.

5 Favorite Breakfast Spots At Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Word offers an amazingly broad range of dining options for families to fuel up at. I find though, that people have pretty varying tastes when it comes to breakfast. While I'm always in the mood for a big, hot, savory breakfast, my traveling companions often light something on the lighter side. And I know plenty of folks who don't eat breakfast at all. No matter what your breakfast preference, here are five of my favorite breakfast spots across the Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Halloween-themed Food Novelty Souvenirs

Disney-themed food novelties are some of the most popular souvenirs for Guests of Disney Parks. As we move into the fabulous fall festivities, we're hearing news of a whole new set of spooky novelty items for you to enjoy! You'll find these cute food filled takeaways at select points across the Walt Disney World property.

5 New Things You Have To Try At The 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The countdown clock is ticking away to the August 30th opening of The 23rd Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! More than 30 global marketplaces will serve up edible delights for a whopping 75 day long festival. The annual Disney culinary tour features celebrity chefs, culinary demos, beverage tastings and nightly Eat to the Beat concerts. Running from August 30th through November 12th, 2018 is a fan favorite that draws crowds year after year. Read on to find out what five new things you just have to try.

The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book Is Here

It's here! The must have planning tool that celebrates Disney's most delicious event of them all. TheDFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, is ready to download now! This great guide has all the info you need to know, to be ready to go for a full 75 days of festival fun.

The Cultural Art Galleries of Epcot's World Showcase

Epcot was born of a desire to bring together people and cultures from across the globe. Conceived as an experimental community where differences would be celebrated, as people lived and worked together and learned that we are really all the same. While many people today simply make their way around World Showcase for the food and wine, those who delve deeper into the pavilions will discover a series of small galleries continue to celebrate the diverse cultural arts and crafts unique to each region.

“Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” Makes Its Debut Inside The American Adventure

Epcot's American Heritage Gallery at The American Adventure opened the doors on a new art exhibit last week. The 89 cultural pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States. "Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art" is an exciting exhibition that is now open for Guests to explore.

Tips for a Child Less Walt Disney World Vacation

Walt Disney World is the Vacation Kingdom of the world, and every year millions of families flock to Florida to indulge in this right of passage vacation. We know that Walt Disney World is also an amazing place to travel for adults even without the kids. While you will find children in all corners of the Walt Disney World Resort, we've pulled together some suggestions of where to go (and where to avoid) if you want to do Disney child... less.