New signage for the Mission: Space attraction at Epcot debuted this week ahead of the attraction’s pending re-opneing on August 13th, 2017. A new marquee outside now shows both Earth and Mars, even though a three-dimensional Earth already resides below the sign… The larger sign with the wait times and warnings was moved from the … Read more
Following the success of the other establishments already running the program, Electric Umbrella and Liberty Inn at Epcot are joining Mobile Order through the MyDisney Experience app. Electric Umbrella quietly began the service on August 1st, while the Liberty Inn will join on August 7th, 2017. The service is already offered at Tomorrowland Terrace, Cosmic … Read more
The Fountain View Starbucks located in Future World at Epcot regularly changes up their specialty cupcake seasonally, so for the Summer season, they now have an Orange Creamsicle Cupcake. It looks pretty interesting, so we decided to try it. So, how was it? Orange Creamsicle Cupcake – $5.99 The cupcake is vanilla, featuring an orange-and-vanilla … Read more
Starting August 13th, Epcot will relaunch the Mission: SPACE attraction with a brand new experience and an enhanced version of the “classic” ride. The revamped Orange Mission, or Mission Space – Mars, has been enhanced with new HD video produced by the folks over at ILM. The family-friendly Green Mission, now known as Mission Space – … Read more
When Mission: Space returns to Epcot in a few weeks time, gone will be the Orange and Green Team mission names, replaced with new monikers that will reflect the variations in the two versions of the ride. The reanimated classic version, or Orange Team mission, will be renamed “Mission: Space – Mars”, while the completely … Read more
Do you remember the Lights of Winter at Epcot? The Lights of Winter were a staple of Holidays Around the World at Epcot for many years. These illuminated arches danced to holiday music on the bridge between World Showcase and Future World, long before even the Osborne Lights were synchronized to music. Since being retired … Read more
Walt Disney World will be lifting block-out dates in August on annual passes that would not typically allow entry to the parks during this time so that guests may say goodbye to two classic attractions. While we don’t have the exact dates yet, Disney should be distributing that information to guests later this week. The … Read more
We have already previewed two batches of merchandise that will be released to celebrate Epcot’s 35th anniversary this October (which can be seen here and here), but now we have even more of the merchandise line to share with you today. While we don’t know the edition size or exact release dates of these pins, … Read more
Last night, Tom Corless, Jason Diffendal, Ron D’Anna, Scott Smith, and Patrick Hackett sat down to discuss, in depth, all of the amazing announcements made at the D23 Expo 2017. From TRON Lightcycle Power Run, to the overhaul of Epcot, and from the new Riviera Resort to the Skyliner system, last night’s live program covered … Read more
Mission: SPACE at Epcot has had a tumultuous history. It opened to great fanfare in 2003 as the most realistic space simulation on the planet, a new-age thrill ride the likes of which the world had never seen before, but after being too intense for many (to put it politely), they were forced to introduce … Read more
At last it’s already that time of the year where we can start planning how much food we will be chowing down this fall. Today Disney released the food booth menus for the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Starting earlier than ever this year, Aug. 31, the festival will include an unprecedented 35 … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot for the first time in a while, although I think the D23 Expo should bring us some news that will make trips to the park a lot more frequent for these reports… The Calm Before the Storm Vera Bradley has released an Alice in Wonderland collection at … Read more
With multiple sources now confirming, it seems likely that Brazil is the new country being added to World Showcase during the multi-year expansion and re-imagining of Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The pavilion is rumored to be going between the Italy and Germany pavilions in World Showcase, an empty 1.5 acre plot left for a future … Read more
The 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is quickly approaching, especially because of the new start date that for the first time enters the month of August during this now 75-day long event. Today, we have a first look at this year’s event logo for you, as well as a list of the 6 … Read more
As part of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the Refreshment Port in World Showcase has decided to kick-it up a notch on their already beloved croissant doughnut. For a little extra, guests can acquire the croissant doughnut filled with pastry cream, covered in icing and colored pearls. It’s a real work of art, … Read more
Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover the “E=AT^2” kiosk, which is located at the front of World Showcase, just off to the left side towards the Mexico pavilion. E=AT^2 Food: … Read more
