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2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Expanded to 90 Days

The 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has been expanded to 90 days and is scheduled to run from March 2 through May 30. Next year's festival will once again feature the Outdoor Kitchens, topiaries, gardens, and the Garden Rocks concert series

2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Booth Menus Announced

If you're making plans to attend this 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival you can now check out all the menus for the marketplace booths! New booths this year include Sustainable Chew, the Chew Lab, the Wine Studio, and the Cheese Studio. The Dominican Republic booth is returning after a multi-year hiatus.

2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival News and Details

It's that time of year again: time to start planning your visit to the 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the foodie fest and guests will have a chance to enjoy some new booths and special events.

Innoventions West at Epcot Temporarily Closing in May for Refurbishment

More changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort this spring! This time, the changes are happening at Epcot's Innoventions West pavilion located in Future World. The attraction will be closing temporarily in May for a refurbishment.

Walt Disney World Resort Plans Special Entertainment Options for New Year’s Eve

If you're planning on ringing in the New Year at the Walt Disney World Resort there are several celebratory options in the theme parks.

In Epcot, guests can party through the night with a DJ and light show at the Future World Fountain Stage. There will be a smoke-billowing dragon in the China pavilion and Euro-pop and lasers lighting up the Italy pavilion, and a Latin band and a DJ are set to entertain on the America Gardens Stage.

The Best Spots to Grab a Quick Service Meal at Epcot

When you're hungry and touring Epcot there's no shortage of amazing and delicious spots to eat whether you're looking for a quick service meal, a snack, or a more relaxed sit down table service location. Even with all the choices you're bound to have a must-stop location, somewhere you just have to stop on ever trip.

Winter Holiday Season at the Walt Disney World Resort Includes Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and More

In a little less than a month the winter holiday season gets underway at the Walt Disney World Resort.

The very first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled for November 7 at the Magic Kingdom.

This special ticketed event happens on select nights through December 19 and guests will be able to enjoy Mickey's Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade, complimentary cookies and hot cocoa on Main Street, U.S.A., a holiday version of Celebrate the Magic, and Holiday Wishes nighttime fireworks.

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.

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6 Musts for Epcot After Dark

Just like the Better After Dark in the Magic Kingdom attractions we previously discussed, there are a few things at Epcot that become even more magical after the sun goes down. Lighting elements seem to bring the imagination alive as the countries of World Showcase are somehow transported back to their native lands, and Future World becomes a limitless realm where tomorrow could bring anything.

The Fab Five of Snacking in World Showcase

When I decide to snack my way through Epcot I tend to skip Future World. Don't get me wrong - there is a lot of good stuff to snack on in Future World (red velvet whoopie pie at Sunshine Seasons!) but if I'm going to snack all day I'd rather do it in World Showcase.

Snacking and Dining Around the World: Our Five Favorite Restaurants in Epcot

We love visiting Epcot for many reasons. Some of our favorite attractions at Walt Disney World are located in Epcot, and for the most part it's the one park where you don't feel overwhelmed by crowds (even if it IS crowded). But we really love visiting Epcot because it is one of our favorite places to eat at Walt Disney World.

Music Garden Melodies Playground at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

This year at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival families will have a fun place to play in the garden that's not only a beautifully landscaped playground, but incorporates the world of sound. Sound elements are popular additions to modern gardens, and of course Disney takes the concept to a whole new level with their Music Garden Melodies.

Epcot's Fountain Of Nations At The Heart Of Future World

Every day it entertains visitors in the heart of Epcot's Future World by propelling its 149,000 gallons of water as high as 150 ft. in the air as 30,000 gallons of water per second cascade over its tiered edges. The Fountain of Nations delights guests from all over the world, but what is the purpose of the magnificent fountain and how did it come to be?

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.

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.

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!

A Few of Our Favorite Things about Epcot’s Future World

Epcot has in recent years become our second-favorite theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. While the Magic Kingdom will always hold that top spot for nostalgic reasons, if given the choice we're headed to Epcot first every time.

Disney History: Epcot World Showcase Then & Now

One of the areas in Walt Disney World that has remained the most constant since its opening is Future World in Epcot. Of course after 33 years, small changes are evident everywhere, but the broad, sweeping changes that we have observed at other parks have not happened in World Showcase.