REVIEW: Papa Cakes and Tang Dynasty Cocktail Debut at Lotus House for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Lotus House is described as, “Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!” for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. That sounds right up our alley, so let’s head into the China pavilion and check out the menu for this year! Menu for Lotus House at … Read more

Bob Iger Reportedly Being Considered for Ambassadorship by the Biden Administration

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Could Bob Iger be on his way from the Magic Kingdom to the United Kingdom? A new report suggests so. According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Tatiana Siegel, the administration of President-Elect Joe Biden is considering The Walt Disney Company’s executive chairman and former CEO for ambassadorship to either the UK or China, reportedly being “at … Read more

U.S. Attorney General Accuses The Walt Disney Company of “Kowtowing” to Chinese Government; 300 of Shanghai Disneyland’s Cast Members Active Members of Communist Party

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In a recent speech, United States Attorney General William Barr accused The Walt Disney Company of “kowtowing” to China. The Washington Post reported about Barr’s speech, where the Attorney General said “Walt Disney would be disheartened to see how the company he founded deals with the foreign dictatorships of our day.” In the speech, Barr … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Three

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more

“Avatar” and All Four “Avengers” Movies Are Being Re-Released in Chinese Theaters

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With China reporting that they have contained the Coronavirus in their country, people are slowly trying to get back to everyday life. China recently lifted travel restrictions for 60 million residents of the province of Hubei. Now, it has been reported that an estimated 600-700 cinemas have reopened across the country. No large cinema chains … Read more

VIDEO: Watch EPCOT’s “Reflections of China” in 360° with Director’s Commentary from Jeff Blyth!

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If you’ve ever wondered how a circle-vision film gets made, well, now you’ll know! WDWNT is proud to present our 4K 360° presentation of EPCOT’s “Reflections of China” with commentary by director Jeff Blyth! Jeff is a master at Circle-Vision, having also directed “Portraits of Canada,” “Wonders of China,” and the fan favorite “The Timekeeper” … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 2 – EPCOT

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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

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Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park. Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole? The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens. Even Pluto had … Read more

REVIEW: Bon Bon Chicken Skewer, Marco Boba, and More at Lotus House at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Lotus House brings the flavors of China to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with items like a chicken skewer with sesame and peanut sauce and wontons. And while it may not always represent Chinese food at its best, the beverages found here more than make up for it. Menu for Lotus House … Read more

New Disney Pin Releases Delayed at Disneyland Paris After Suppliers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak

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Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, it has been reported by ED92 that the suppliers of pins for Disneyland Paris have had to cease all their activity in China. 📰 🇫🇷 From DLP – Because of the Chinese epidemic, DLP's suppliers have stopped their activity, following Chinese government’s orders. DLP regret to inform you that the release … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/6/20 (Joffrey’s Valentine’s Day Latte, Swarovski Bottle Promotion, Friendship Boat Arrival, Creepy Spider Webs)

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Good morning, world travelers! Lets take a walk around EPCOT to see what the park has brewing on another beautiful Florida day. With the Festival of the Arts in full swing, these paint by the square murals are quite a popular stop. Over inside the EPCOT Experience, a spider seems to have found the perfect … Read more

VIDEO: New Background Music Loop Featuring Songs from “Mulan” Debuts at the China Pavilion in EPCOT

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Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. Today, new music has debuted at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/30/19 (New Year’s Eve Preparations, Damaged Pathways, Construction Work, Fireworks Barges, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! It is the day before New Year’s Eve, so the park is bustling with activity! Let’s go check it out… In the entrance to the park, new PhotoPass angles were being tested out by cast members. In Future World, we noticed more damaged walkway tiles have been roped off. Construction work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/24/19 (Rainy Days, Moon Landings, Electric Umbrella Seating, More Minnie Van Toys, ETC.)

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Good morning from another rainy December morning in EPCOT. Today, we took a look at what was new in the park. As we told you earlier this week, half the newly reimagined EPCOT entrance is complete. The new layout makes foot traffic a lot easier to navigate. Over inside Mouse Gear, register removal continues. Only … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/15/19 (Broken Escalators, Damaged Walkways, Starbucks Signage, Regal Eagle Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! We took a tour around the park this morning to see what was new. Guests walking in to EPCOT were once again greeted by yet another newly blocked off area caused by damaged and cracked blocks of illuminated walkways in Future World. This squirrel seemed quite interested to find what was … Read more