Retro Mickey & Minnie Display, Wraps, and More 40th Anniversary Decorations at EPCOT

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Today, October 1, 2022, is the 40th anniversary of EPCOT and Disney has decorated the park to celebrate. “EPCOT 40” wraps are on columns at the entrance to EPCOT. The color scheme of the anniversary is blue, purple, and red. The “Harmonious” barges on World Showcase Lagoon are lit up with color-changing EPCOT 40 designs. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/18/2022 (Limited Release ’COCO’ and Goofy MagicBand+, Escalator Still Closed at The Land Pavilion, & More)

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It’s time for a Sunday Stroll, and we’re out for a loop of EPCOT. Grab your water bottle and your favorite park shoes because here we go! There’s a cool breeze today, and we couldn’t be more happy. Time to grab that PSL, pumpkin spice latte, or PCCB, pumpkin cream cold brew, from Connections Café. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/7/22 (Crews Clean-up America Gardens Theatre in Fire Aftermath, Cool Wash Construction Begins, Toy Soldier Reopens, & More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! After we arrived, we made our way over to World Showcase to check in on the aftermath of the fire that occurred last night at America Gardens Theatre. Crews were in the process of cleaning up the affected area when we arrived. Scrim was placed over a small portion of the … Read more

Crews Clean Up America Gardens Theatre in Aftermath of Fire at EPCOT

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Hours after a fire at EPCOT, at the America Gardens Theatre, crews could be seen cleaning up the damage at EPCOT. Our reporter managed to catch the crews on a boom lift, which was staged on a floating barge. They seemed to be near the end of their work, which seemed to be focused mainly … Read more

America Gardens Bandstand Musical Acts Announced for 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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The schedule has been released for the previously announced America Gardens Bandstand concert series at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This series will feature local Central Florida bands performing at the America Gardens Theatre Friday through Monday evenings Here is the full schedule of bands performing: July 16 to 19: Epic! Live … Read more

PHOTOS: Masks No Longer Required in Outdoor Theaters at Walt Disney World

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Guests taking in a show at America Gardens Theater no longer need to wear masks. Because the theater is outdoors, Walt Disney World’s remaining indoor mask requirement does not apply. When we stopped by the EPCOT performance venue, Mariachi Cobre was entertaining guests. The small crowd was entirely maskless. As we have seen at indoor … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Voices of Liberty Return with New “Americana A Capella” Show at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Spring has sprung at EPCOT today with the kickoff of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! And as part of the new festival, Voices of Liberty is back with a brand-new show, “Americana A Capella.” The group performs at the America Gardens Theatre, a stage they share with Mariachi Cobre. Be … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases Full Performance of Candlelight Processional (Featuring Neil Patrick Harris) at EPCOT from 2019

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While guests at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort won’t be able to enjoy the majesty of the Candlelight Processional this year, Disney is trying to keep the holiday magic going. They’ve released a video of a performance from last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, led by celebrity narrator Neil Patrick Harris. … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of EPCOT

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For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more

PHOTOS: Mariachi Cobre and JAMMitors to Perform at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT, Now Reopened with Limited Seating

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While not all past entertainment can be found during the reopening of Walt Disney World, we were pleased to learn that some fan favorites would in fact be returning. We found out this week that Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors will be performing throughout the day at the America Gardens Theatre at the America pavilion … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Returning This Summer to EPCOT

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The fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! show is returning to EPCOT for the summer season. Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! is returning to EPCOT, where Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take you on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix … Read more

Limited-Time Annual Passholder Reserved Concert Seating, Secret Menu Items, Special PhotoPass Opportunities and More Perks Coming to Epcot

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Disney has just announced some new “V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks” that can help guests make the most of summer visits to Epcot. Reserved Seating for an Out-of-this-World Concert Series – Passholders can enjoy reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis for concerts taking place July 29-August 18 at America Gardens Theatre. Simply enter on the left side … Read more

Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise Added to Narrators for 2019 Candlelight Processional at Epcot

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Two more mainstays of the Candlelight Processional, Neil Patrick Harris and Gary Sinise, are returning for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, with dining packages for the event becoming available on Wednesday. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and with it comes the return of Epcot International Festival of … Read more

Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise Added to Narrators for 2019 Candlelight Processional at Epcot; Dining Package Bookings Begin July 3rd

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Two more mainstays of the Candlelight Processional, Neil Patrick Harris and Gary Sinise, are returning for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, with dining packages for the event becoming available on Wednesday. Previously, from the Disney Parks Blog‘s Thomas Smith: The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and with … Read more