Welcome to another beautiful morning here at Epcot. Or what’s left of it. Let’s grab a Starbucks, oh… wait… Fountain View (Starbucks) has been closed for a few weeks, which leads guests to seek out coffee elsewhere. There is a Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea tucked away behind the Disney du Jour stage, and it seems … Read more
Today’s been a good day for brand new Epcot merchandise! We’ve seen new merchandise for “Epcot Forever” and “Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience” that debuted earlier at Mouse Gear, but on our way out of the park, we spotted something for the World Showcase fans at Package Pickup. These new World Showcase Nations … Read more
Editor’s Note: I’m contractually obligated to warn you that this review contains “Epcot Forever” spoilers. If you’re planning on experiencing it and forming your own opinions first, I suggest revisiting this post after the fact. Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Possibly too powerful. But it’s deeply important in creating who we are as both people … Read more
Last night, we bid farewell to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and tonight we said hello to the new Epcot nighttime spectacular, “Epcot Forever.” Epcot Forever takes us on a journey through the past, present, and future using moving music, lasers, fountains and illuminated kites. This show isn’t going to be around long as “HarmonioUS” is … Read more
Last night, we cried at the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and tonight, it’s time to cry for something completely new and (slightly) different! Epcot Forever debuts tonight and promises to be a spectacular filled with illuminated kites, extensive pyro, and amazing classic Epcot music. If you aren’t going to be at Epcot … Read more
Guten tag from Epcot. We were making our way around World Showcase at Epcot when we spotted a delicious looking purse on display. This new Mickey pretzel purse is a perfect accessory to match with the recently released German Oktoberfest Minnie Dirndl dress released by The Dress Shop. It looks so good, we’re starting to … Read more
Good morning from Epcot! Today marks the day for a few Epcot closures, but also paves the way for some exciting possibilities. If you’re ready to go explore a little with us, then off we go! Our first stop, Camera Center. Last night was the final time guests could visit the Camera Center over by … Read more
Welcome to a Marketplace Booth review for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place in the park from August 29 to November 23, 2019. This review will cover the Cool Wash kiosk located outside Test Track. This is a one-stop-shop for frozen treats to keep you cool as it makes its debut … Read more
Welcome to a Marketplace Booth review for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place in the park from August 29 to November 23, 2019. This review will cover the Donut Box kiosk located near Test Track in Future World East. This is a one-stop-shop for donuts as it makes it debut this … Read more
If you kept a close eye out during the opening of the all-new “Walt Disney Imagineering Presents The Epcot Experience” Exhibit at The Odyssey Pavilion in Epcot, then you took in the display projections show in all its glory, but there was one goosebumps-inducing part of the projection show that focused on Spaceship Earth… and its upcoming … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience opened at the park this morning in the Odyssey Events Pavilion (located between Test Track and the Mexico pavilion). We’ve been eagerly awaiting this offering since its announcement at this year’s D23 Expo, and this engaging and immersive new space is the first in-depth look at the historic … Read more
We’re gathered here tonight, around the fire — as people of all lands have gathered for thousands and thousands of years before us — to share the light, and to share a story… a story about a nighttime spectacular that has touched the hearts of many over the span of its 20-year run. The final “IllumiNations: Reflections … Read more
Here at WDWNT, we are sending off IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth with a bang thanks to our Reflections of Forever event, and today we held our IllumiNations panel hosted by Imagineer and show creator Don Dorsey, accompanied by Ron Logan and John Haupt. During the presentation, we got to see exclusive concept art, original effects … Read more
Here’s a pro tip: if you want new views of different construction projects, take a ride on Disney’s Skyliner! We hopped on this morning and were delighted to see all of the work going on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. First, we’re treated to views of the standard “go away green” color that they painted the building’s … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 23-29! Walt Disney World This week, we rode the newly-opened Disney Skyliner for … Read more
Exciting changes are coming at Epcot! As part of a park-wide transformation, multiple classic storefronts are shutting their doors to make way for new offerings. Originally set to close in the Fall to make way for a new Pin Central, Camera Center is now closed at Epcot. Before we delve in further, here’s a look … Read more
