As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. Back for another year at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts … Read more
To celebrate New Year’s Eve, guests can join DJ parties happening at various locations throughout World Showcase and in World Celebration. The parties begin at 7 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. the following morning. CommuniCore Plaza At CommuniCore Plaza guests can enjoy a family-friendly celebration with Latin flair. United Kingdom The United Kingdom offers … Read more
Walt Disney World has officially made “¡Celebración Encanto!” a full-time entertainment offering at EPCOT. Celebración Encanto at EPCOT Disney announced on social media that “¡Celebración Encanto!” is no longer considered limited-time. The “Encanto”-inspired sing-along show debuted with CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in June. At the time, Disney said it would be a limited-time offering. They … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza on June 10, 2024, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is complete. Were the changes and new additions to the park worth the wait? WDWNT’s Tom and Eric discuss it all in their honest review. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Honest Review This is an honest review. Even though we … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT hosts La Calle, a live band, in the evenings after performances of “¡Celebración Encanto!” are complete. La Calle “La Calle” means “the street” in Spanish, alluding to this group being inspired by street bands. The group includes three musicians, a singer, and a dancer. While the musicians and singer perform Latin … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open in World Celebration at EPCOT. The venue lights up at night just like the World Celebration Gardens. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza at Nighttime CommuniCore Hall features Spaceship Earth-inspired paneling. Some of the triangular panels are lights that illuminate in various colors. The light-up panels cast color onto the … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT, new directional signs have been revealed around the building. New EPCOT Directional Signs The standing signs match other new directional signage installed throughout World Celebration over the past year. They are mainly black with a blue stripe down the side representing World Celebration. This sign … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza is now open at EPCOT. The new flexible outdoor space is home to the limited-time “¡Celebración Encanto!” and will host other live entertainment in the future. CommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza is located alongside CommuniCore Hall on the edge of World Celebration Gardens. The new area will feature live entertainment, including the new sing-along … Read more
In honor of “¡Celebración Encanto!” at CommuniCore Plaza, now open in EPCOT, the new Festival Favorites quick-service location has “Encanto”-inspired food and beverages. These are updated versions of former La Isla Fresca menu items available during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. ‘Encanto’-Inspired Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is located on the side of CommuniCore … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open at EPCOT and include a Festival Favorites quick-service booth serving “Encanto”-themed menu items. Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is the name of an old EPCOT festival booth that would serve dishes from festivals that weren’t currently running. Right now, the booth is serving updated versions of food and beverage … Read more
During tonight’s media preview, we were able to see a full performance of “¡Celebración Encanto!”, a new live show premiering at EPCOT tomorrow. ‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ “¡Celebración Encanto!” is a new sing-along live show featuring fan-favorite characters from “Encanto.” The show takes place on the new CommuniCore Plaza stage. For the limited run of “¡Celebración Encanto!”, … Read more
With just a few days remaining before the opening of CommuniCore Hall, numerous walls have come down at EPCOT. While some walls have been replaced with planters, others have completely disappeared, allowing guests to get their first look at the park’s completed reimagining. EPCOT Reimagining Nears Completion CommuniCore Hall The long-awaited CommuniCore Hall can now … Read more
There are two new dishes arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney has donated to a Republican in support of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 31, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media … Read more
During EPCOT construction, more “Encanto” theming has been added to the screen in CommuniCore Plaza and Cast Members are previewing the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet in CommuniCore Hall. CommuniCore Plaza When CommuniCore Hall and Plaza open on June 10, “Celebración Encanto” will debut in the Plaza. Flags adorn the overhang of the … Read more
An LED screen has been installed above the CommuniCore Plaza stage in EPCOT ahead of the debut of “¡Celebración Encanto!” next month. CommuniCore LED Screen The screen is on the underside of the overhang, in a metal frame. Colorful flags and stage lights are also on the overhang above the stage. The screen is featured … Read more
A wall in World Celebration Gardens is uncovered, more “Encanto” decorations are up at CommuniCore Plaza, and trees have been planted in World Nature as construction continues throughout EPCOT. Celebration Garden Wall The back wall of the Celebration Garden has finally been revealed. The wall is directly behind Dreamers Point. It’s been blocked by rolling … Read more