Earlier this week, “Impressions de France” in the France Pavilion of EPCOT was suddenly reduced to just a half hour of showtimes in the mornings. But thankfully the show’s nighttime hours are back. Guests can now catch “Impressions de France” at Palais du Cinema between 9:00 a.m. (or 8:30 a.m. for early entry) and 9:30 … Read more
Today, on a visit to the France Pavilion at EPCOT, we noticed that “Impressions de France,” the film showcasing the grandeur, and romance of one France, is only running for very limited hours in the morning. And by limited – we do mean limited. Impressions de France is now showing between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 … Read more
The new DuckTales World Showcase Adventure game officially debuts on December 16, but we were able to participate in a soft opening at EPCOT. We’ve already completed our first missions in China and over in Japan as well,, and now, with the help from Gizmoduck and Fenton, we are ready to venture into France! This … Read more
Welcome to the final bi-weekly episode of “Dreamfinders.” With this episode, the podcast has interviewed 50 guests. It’s been quiet a ride and the fun is not over just yet! Rick Harper’s work for Disney has certainly left an…Impression. Starting in the model shop at WED, Rick soon moved his way up into the design … Read more
“My Palais awakens with the late afternoon…” Just a few weeks after their reopening, hours for “Impressions de France” and “Canada Far and Wide” at EPCOT have been slightly reduced, with final presentations now taking place at 8:45 PM as opposed to 9:00 PM. At the Palais du Cinema in the France Pavilion, guests can … Read more
For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more
“My Palais awakens with the late afternoon…” Bonjour from EPCOT’s France Pavilion, where the Palais du Cinema has reopened, which means guests can once again sing along to the story of Beauty and the Beast and witness the beauty of France. The heavy glare on the signage above the entrance makes it hard to tell … Read more
A beloved EPCOT classic has returned, looking more magnifique than ever. Impressions de France has returned to the France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinéma remastered in 4K resolution, making the images of the beautiful nation clearer and looking better than ever before. The attraction reopened on January 17th after being closed since October, and shares a … Read more
Greetings World Travelers! Today, we took a spin around EPCOT to see what all was new, and we want to show you what we saw! Let’s check it out. First when we arrived we went to take a look at the new temporary MouseGear and saw this t-shirt that goes with the new acid wash/watercolor … Read more
Say bonjour to the new digital marquee gracing the Palais du Cinéma entrance at the France Pavilion in EPCOT! In just over a week, the theater will be opening its doors once again at the start of the Festival of the Arts, inviting world travelers to experience a newly digitized “Impressions de France” film as … Read more
Bonjour from the France pavilion in EPCOT! Today as we took a stroll through the World Showcase, we noticed some peculiar things in front of Palais du Cinema. This theater is home to “Impressions de France” and is getting an interior makeover and a Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. We can again see the magnifique facade of … Read more
Exciting things are coming to the home of “Impressions De France” in the France Pavilion! Today, we saw that new construction walls have appeared just outside the Palais du Cinema. Palais du Cinéma, which hosts the popular “Impressions de France” film, temporarily ceased showings on October 2nd after closing for refurbishment. Since the closure, work has begun on the … Read more
Bonjour from EPCOT’s France pavilion! There is so much work going on in this section of the park that it’s hard to keep up with sometimes. Between the new expansion with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris and the removal of the trees that used to line the walkway, we keep expecting to … Read more
Hello from a chilly and blustery EPCOT! This is the first full week of Festival of the Holidays and we can feel the Christmas spirit in the air. Tag along and come see what all is new. We noticed some of the mesh panels around Pin Central have been removed. Demolition on Fountain View continues … Read more
As we stated a few months back, new film experiences coming to EPCOT will premiere on January 17, 2020, the same day the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins. “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score … Read more
As Epcot continues its transition, temporary closures are inevitable. To prepare for the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along announced last year, Palais du Cinéma, home of the gorgeous Impressions de France, will be temporarily closing from October 2nd to accommodate the installation of a new digital projection system. This is also in addition to … Read more