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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 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 Thu, 02/16/2012 - 23:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Italian Food To-Go Kiosk Open In Epcot

On the go in Epcot, but craving some Italian food? Good news! Recently, a new to-go Italian food kiosk has opened in the World Showcase while renovations are being made to Tutto Italia and the new Gusto Wine Bar is being built.

The kiosk serves up some well known Italian classics such as ravioli and pasta e fagioli and also has a selection of beer and wine. Guests can even grab a cannoli for desert.

Look for the to-go kiosk to be open only until April of this year as work continues on the restaurant and bar.

POSTED Fri, 01/13/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Themed Weekends Planned For 2012 Flower and Garden Festival

Even though January isn't even half over yet, plans are in full swing for this year's upcoming International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. Concerts, displays and special activities are all on tap for the festival, and Disney has planned some themed weekends to take place during the event. Here are those weekends' dates and highlights:

  • March 23 - 25, 2012: Art in the Garden Weekend. This weekend promises to combine nature and art, including "plein air" artists and their works. Check it out at the World Showcase.
POSTED Sat, 11/19/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Where To Find Santa At Walt Disney World

Though he's traditionally someone the kiddos look forward to seeing each year, there are a lot of kids at heart out there who will keep an eye out for Santa Claus this year. Here's where (and when) you can find the man in red during this holiday season in and around Walt Disney World.

POSTED Tue, 08/02/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Dolphin Offers Discount for Foodie Fest

Recently, we highlighted the happenings of this year's WDW Foodie Fest. The Dolphin Resort is offering up a discount for those who plan to participate in this year's fun, and for those who read the Disney Food Blog.

Foodie Fest attendees and Disney Food Blog readers can nab the special rate of $199 and automatically receive a room upgrade.

POSTED Sun, 07/31/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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2011 Walt Disney World Foodie Fest Coming in October

What's better than noshing your way through Walt Disney World? Hanging out with others who are of the same mind frame. Scheduled for October, this year's WDW Foodie Fest has some neat activities planned to coincide with Epcot's International Food and Wine Fest.

The Foodie Fest with kick off with its "Main Event" on Sunday, October 2 at Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club Resort. This event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a scavenger hunt throughout Epcot's World Showcase. Those who don't want to go on the hunt can still enjoy games and food at Ariel's.

POSTED Sat, 06/18/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Details Emerge Regarding Food & Wine Fest

The International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot is a guest-favorite, and this year it's back with a few new flavors. This year's theme for the ever-popular fest is "Passport to a World of Flavors."

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Italian To - Go Kiosk Opened temporarily at Epcot
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POSTED Tue, 07/02/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Kidcot Fun Stops – A Great Way to Entertain the Kids at Epcot

Despite the fact that you can find a good number of characters around Epcot and there are enough attractions to keep the kids entertained and amused, there is sometimes a misconception that Epcot is the "grown up" theme park. But we're here to tell you about the Kidcot Fun Stops, which are a great way to keep the kids entertained as you wander through the World Showcase.

POSTED Fri, 06/14/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Top 10 Spots for a Beer with Dad at Disney

Father's Day is Sunday and to celebrate our Disney loving Dads I thought I would come up with a list of the top 10 places to share a beer with Dad at Walt Disney World. There's no shortage of spots to grab a brew, but these all have something just a little more special about them. They all have that magical spark that can make any day a celebration. So without further ado, and in no particular order... away we go!

POSTED Thu, 06/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Tribute Bands Set to Rock This Summer in the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series

Break out the hair gel and tune up your air guitar - some of the world's best tribute bands are going to take the stage this summer at Epcot during the Sounds Like Summer concert series.

The concert series kicks of June 9-15 with Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees. Other classic bands and artists will also get the tribute band treatment this summer including U2, The Police, Billy Joel, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

After the first weekend the bands set to appear are:

POSTED Thu, 06/06/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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What To Do on a “No Kids” Day at Epcot

On the few occasions when my husband and I have visited the Magic Kingdom without the kids we always feel a little guilty. But, when we're at Epcot without the kids there is less guilt and a little more "Hey! We're having a grown up day!" That means no waiting in line to meet the characters, no whining about sore feet, and most importantly we can visit attractions WE want to see.

POSTED Tue, 04/02/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Sail Away at Walt Disney World - The Top 10 Boat Rides

Sometimes, in the midst of the hustle and bustle at Walt Disney World you just want to sit down, relax and take a boat ride, right? And that's why we're compiling a list of the top 10 boat rides at Walt Disney World. Put on your life vest and keep your hands and arms inside the boat at all times. Here we go!

POSTED Mon, 03/18/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Fun New Experiences Mark the 20th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Spring may still be waiting around the corner according to the calendar, but if you are lucky enough to make your way to Epcot in the next few weeks, you may swear that it's already here!

POSTED Fri, 03/01/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Dole Whips With Rum at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Just another week now and the gates will open on the 20th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This year guests will be treated to an invasion of Chefs with a world class Garden Marketplace featuring fresh and exciting culinary delights located at Marketplace booths around World Showcase.

POSTED Fri, 02/15/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Handmade Margaritas at La Hacienda de San Angel

Have you been looking for a great spot to sit down with a drink and a bite to eat while watching IllumiNations? Lining up along the lake to find your viewing spot can provide a great outdoor location, but sometimes it's nicer to sit back and relax someplace a little more intimate. If you're up to a little pre-planing La Hacienda de San Angel might be just the spot you're looking for.

POSTED Wed, 01/16/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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20th Annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

No matter what your thermometer says outside (mine reads a whole 11 degrees today) Spring is just around the corner. That means it's time to get moving on plans for your trip to the 2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, and you can be sure that Disney will be celebrating in grand style.

POSTED Thu, 01/10/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Shopping Guerlain and Givenchy in the France Pavilion at Epcot

Winter days may have us blue, but dreaming of Paris in the spring time is easy in Epcot's France Pavilion. La Signature Shoppe and Epcot's Givenchy Boutique are using January to share some elegant limited time offers.