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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/21/21 (EPCOT Forever to be Permanently Retired, Construction Progresses Throughout Future World, Take an Aerial View of The Park and More)

July 22, 2021

“We call it EPCOT, spelled E-P-C-O-T: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Here it is in larger scale. EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry. It will be a community of tomorrow that will never be completed, but will always … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/21/21): Happily Ever After & EPCOT Forever to be Retired, More Entertainment Returns to Walt Disney World, New Sign at the Jungle Cruise, and More

July 21, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever Will Both Be Permanently Retired Before Walt Disney World’s 50th

July 21, 2021

by Tom Corless

Just announced by Disney, this summer is your last chance to come out and catch the current fireworks shows “before they sparkle into Disney history”. “EPCOT Forever” will conclude its planned limited-time run on September 28, and you have until September 29 to take in the spectacle of “Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom Park. … Read more

New Show Times for Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever

July 16, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Beginning in August, both Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever at EPCOT will be shown at earlier times. Happily Ever After will continue to show at 9:15 PM through August 9. Starting August 10, it will begin at 8:45 PM. EPCOT Forever will continue to start at 10:00 PM through August 1. … Read more

Fireworks Cruises Have Returned to Walt Disney World

July 13, 2021

by Katie Francis

With the return of fireworks to the parks earlier this month, even more magic is back. planDisney has revealed that fireworks cruises are available once again at Walt Disney World Resort. You can book a private fireworks cruise to enjoy EPCOT Forever from the World Showcase Lagoon, or Happily Ever After from the Seven Seas … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/6/21): Mickey Soap Finally Arrives at U.S. Parks, Stacey Aswad Shares Farewell Message, Disney Premier Access Replacing Free FastPass at Disneyland Paris, and More

July 6, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

EPCOT Forever Canceled, Happily Ever After Fireworks Modified Tonight Due to Tropical Storm Elsa

July 6, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

Tonight’s performance of EPCOT Forever has been canceled and Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom will be modified due to the approaching Tropical Storm Elsa. Adverse weather conditions are expected from Elsa tonight. The storm is currently still a tropical storm, but may become a hurricane before making landfall with Florida. Orange County is currently … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/2/21): Tropical Storm Elsa Upgraded to Hurricane, Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released, Trader Sam’s Gift Shop Unveiled at the Jungle Cruise, and More

July 2, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/1/21 (“EPCOT Forever” Fireworks Return, Givenchy’s Plume et Palette Location Closes For Good, Fire Personnel Called in at Mexico Pavilion, and More)

July 2, 2021

by Carmen Jordan

“One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation.” We don’t find that to be truer anywhere than EPCOT itself. Join us as we journey around the park today and discover what’s in store. Stick around to hear about the official return of EPCOT Forever, a nighttime spectacular! Let’s jump right in. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/1/21): Fireworks Return to Walt Disney World, Steakhouse 55 Permanently Closed at The Disneyland Hotel, New Pixar’s “Coco” Scene Coming to Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Space 220 Restaurant Rumored to Open October 1 at EPCOT, and More

July 1, 2021

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “EPCOT Forever” Fireworks Show Returns

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

Fireworks have returned to Walt Disney World after a year without them. “Happily Ever After” lit up the sky earlier tonight, and now “EPCOT Forever” is back at EPCOT. The show premiered in 2019 as a temporary replacement of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before the debut of “Harmonious,” which will now be on October 1. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/30/21): Details Announced for Early Park Entry and New “Extended Evening Hours,” Dining Plan Will Return to Walt Disney World, Fried Chicken Removed From New Menu in Trail’s End Restaurant, and More

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021

by Katie Francis

Cast Member Preview of EPCOT Forever Taking Place Tonight

June 30, 2021

by Owen Payne

Last night, Cast Members were treated to a special preview of Happily Ever After over in the Magic Kingdom. Tonight, they will enjoy even more fireworks with a special preview of EPCOT Forever in EPCOT. The final dress rehearsal will be held tonight after the park closes to guests at 11:30 pm, weather permitting. Cast … Read more

Walt Disney World Nighttime Spectaculars and Disney KiteTails Added to My Disney Experience App

June 23, 2021

by Matthew Soberman

With nighttime spectaculars set to resume at Walt Disney World beginning next week, returning and upcoming shows have been added to the My Disney Experience app. At the Magic Kingdom, both Disney Enchantment and Happily Ever After are both listed with their premiere dates. The Disney Enchantment page features the same art that was released … Read more

Park Passes Available for Annual Passholders for All Parks on July 1 for Fireworks Return

June 23, 2021

by Jill Diffendal

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Disney has just released additional park pass reservations for July 1, the day that Happily Ever After returns to the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Forever returns to EPCOT. The Theme Park Reservation Availability calendar now shows availability for all four parks for Annual Passholders on July 1. Resort Hotel guests and Theme Park Ticket holders … Read more

Walt Disney World Testing Fireworks Before July 1st Return

June 16, 2021

by Katie Francis

Before the July 1st return of fireworks to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at Walt Disney World, the parks will be conducting tests on June 26th and 28th. Nearby communities have alerted their residents to the testing, as Disney has not run fireworks for over a year. Communities near Walt Disney World often consider the fireworks … Read more