Earlier this week, “Impressions de France” in the France Pavilion of EPCOT was suddenly reduced to just a half hour of showtimes in the mornings. But thankfully the show’s nighttime hours are back. Guests can now catch “Impressions de France” at Palais du Cinema between 9:00 a.m. (or 8:30 a.m. for early entry) and 9:30 … Read more
Today, on a visit to the France Pavilion at EPCOT, we noticed that “Impressions de France,” the film showcasing the grandeur, and romance of one France, is only running for very limited hours in the morning. And by limited – we do mean limited. Impressions de France is now showing between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 … Read more
The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in the France Pavilion at EPCOT is the latest show to see the elimination of physical distancing. We actually received different instructions from two Cast Members. One instructed guests to leave a seat between their party and others, while the other Cast Member asked guests to move all the … Read more
Bonjour, Guten Tag, or however you prefer to say hello! Welcome to a sunny day here in Walt Disney World. Today, we took a trip “around the world” at EPCOT. After that, we adventured over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and found lots of brand new things to show you. So lets jump in! It seems … Read more
“My Palais awakens with the late afternoon…” Just a few weeks after their reopening, hours for “Impressions de France” and “Canada Far and Wide” at EPCOT have been slightly reduced, with final presentations now taking place at 8:45 PM as opposed to 9:00 PM. At the Palais du Cinema in the France Pavilion, guests can … Read more
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
Greetings from EPCOT! With the park officially reopened, we are thrilled to be back in the park, and have been busy taking note of all the new updates and health and safety measures which have been implemented throughout. We are over in the World Showcase now, so come and tour the France pavilion with us! … Read more
“My Palais awakens with the late afternoon…” Bonjour from EPCOT’s France Pavilion, where the Palais du Cinema has reopened, which means guests can once again sing along to the story of Beauty and the Beast and witness the beauty of France. The heavy glare on the signage above the entrance makes it hard to tell … Read more
UPDATE: The former attraction hours cuts made to the following films and attractions have since been reversed, according to an internal memo to Cast Members. The hours will remain as follows: Awesome Planet: 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Canada Far and Wide: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Beauty and The Beast Sing-Along: 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Impressions … Read more
Guests visiting EPCOT later this month will notice reduced hours for numerous attractions, including the new films that debut as part of the 2020 Festival of the Arts. Most of the impacted offerings will close an hour before the rest of the park starting February 23. The new schedule for these offerings is as follows: … Read more
Little town, it’s a quiet village… especially when the power’s out. This morning, the France Pavilion at EPCOT seems to be returning to its provincial roots no thanks to a pavilion-wide power outage, which has rendered its main attraction closed for the opening of World Showcase. Currently, the Palais du Cinema is not welcoming guests … Read more
Good morning from a very cold EPCOT! Let’s see what is new around the park this morning. In the parking lot, grandstands remain in place for the finish line for next month’s RunDisney Princess Half-Marathon races. Everyone was cold this morning waiting to get in to the park after temps dipped into the low 40’s … Read more
“MARIE! THE BAGUETTES! HURRY UP!” The new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at the France Pavilion in EPCOT has officially debuted! This new retelling of the classic tale is meant to have a saucy twist to it, as it turns out LeFou actually intended for Belle and Beast to meet by sending Maurice off into the … Read more
“MARIE! THE BAGUETTES! HURRY UP!” Previews have quietly opened to the public for the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, so we grabbed our books and baguettes and ran over to the Palais du Cinema to catch the debut. This new retelling of the classic tale is meant to … Read more
As we stated a few months back, new film experiences coming to EPCOT will premiere on January 17, 2020, the same day the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins, and Cast Members will be able to catch a special sneak peek the day before. Walt Disney World Cast Members can sign up for a special … Read more
Say bonjour to the new digital marquee gracing the Palais du Cinéma entrance at the France Pavilion in EPCOT! In just over a week, the theater will be opening its doors once again at the start of the Festival of the Arts, inviting world travelers to experience a newly digitized “Impressions de France” film as … Read more