Hello, World Travelers! Join us on our trek through the neighborhoods of EPCOT, as we see that the Magical Express toy bus was removed from the set, another Friendship Boat has a new paint scheme, and more. Let’s get going. We hope you packed your sunglasses because there isn’t a cloud in the sky. New … Read more
To end the EPCOT 40th anniversary celebrations, Spaceship Earth lit up for a special Beacon of Magic show. EPCOT opened on October 1, 1982, and Disney marked the 40th anniversary with an opening ceremony, dated merchandise, and special decorations. It opens with ”Tapestry of Nations.” The soundtrack includes ”Listen the Land,” “New Horizons,” the original … Read more
A new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot is available at EPCOT for the park’s 40th anniversary today. The Magic Shot puts your photo in front of Spaceship Earth on a rainbow background. Next to your picture is a photo of Spaceship Earth under construction and another of the iconic Mickey hand and wand sign over Spaceship … Read more
Good morning from EPCOT and Happy Disney + day! Today there is early entry for Disney + subscribers and we get to enter EPCOT a half hour before the park opens. In addition to early entry, complimentary ear hats and buttons were available for guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Disney+ Day. Unfortunately there were … Read more
We are just mere days away from the 2022 D23 Expo, an event where the Disney Parks usually announce exciting new projects, provide details on those we are highly anticipating, and perhaps even give us the dates at which we might first experience them. So, what will be announced in 2022? There seems to be … Read more
As the day winds down at EPCOT and you’ve found every Fab 50 statue with your trusty MagicBand+, you might get ready to watch the Beacons of Magic at EPCOT. In case you didn’t hear, the Spaceship Earth-centric show syncs up to your wrist and lights up in the same patterns as the show! Naturally … Read more
You can now be your own Beacon of Magic just like Spaceship Earth with this brilliantly designed light-up backpack. These backpacks match the look and light patterns of the nighttime shows that bring the icon to life at night, and light-up in time with the show. Nathan Lewis is the designer behind these bags and … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a look at the latest version of the Spaceship Earth Beacon of Magic show, this time set to debut for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Riddley said on Instagram “Our Lighting Design team at Walt Disney Imagineering continues to explore the artistic and technical possibilities of the … Read more
Spaceship Earth debuts with red, white, and blue tonight as a part of the Fourth of July celebrations across Walt Disney World. In addition to the return of the “Heartbeat of Freedom” tag on “Harmonious”, the Points of Light on Spaceship Earth will shine in classic patriotic colors. We last reported when EPCOT tested the lighting … Read more
EPCOT is celebrating the Fourth of July with not only the return of the “Heartbeat of Freedom” tag on “Harmonious” but also ambient red, white, and blue lighting on Spaceship Earth. We reported on this Fourth of July lighting design being tested but did not know until now whether it would be a show or … Read more
The Most Magical Podcast on Earth shared a video on Twitter of a Fourth of July lighting test on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. The video shows the “points of light” on Spaceship Earth lit up in rotating stripes of blue, white, and red. Watch it below or on Twitter. This lighting may be for a … Read more
It’s a hot summer’s day and we’re exploring the neighborhoods of EPCOT. Join us on our day around the park. We’re starting our day with a round trip ride on Monorail Green to check in on the continuing construction on Journey of Water inspired by “Moana.” We can see more fake rock structures are being … Read more
Hello, World Travelers and welcome to EPCOT! We’re out for an adventure today, are you ready to join us? First things first, let’s hit Creations Shop for a quick shopping trip. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is less than ten days from its grand opening and we found three new Apple Watch bands featuring … Read more
It’s time for a Sunday stroll and we are strolling around EPCOT! Let’s get going. New Annual Passholder flower pot mugs have sprouted up at Creations Shop. These match the Figment mug we unearthed a few days ago. Each mug features the stars of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022. Orange Bird, Spike the … Read more
Hello, World Travelers, and welcome to EPCOT. It’s an absolutely gorgeous day! Inside Creations Shop, we found a few new merchandise items. A new set of cupcake keychains would make for a perfect gift. Two new youth t-shirts have found a spot on the shelves. Finally, the Castle Collection light-up Minnie Ears are back in … Read more
