WDWNT Podcaster Chris Lastrapes made a short visit to the Walt Disney World Resort last week and has a few photos to share with us:
Christmas tree is up outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
World Showcase
“Lights of Winter” at Epcot Officially Retired
The popular “Lights of Winter” holiday display at Epcot will not be returning this year. The Disney Parks twitter had the following to say about the change: The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years. But (technology) to operate the lights is obsolete, prompting us to retire the lights. To replace the … Read more
“Around the World in 80 Bites” by Chuck Mirarchi
Last week, World Showcase at Epcot® went from representing 11 countries to over 26 countries in the blink of an eye courtesy of the International Food & Wine Festival. Celebrating its 14th year, the International Food & Wine Festival, which runs through November 8th, celebrates foods from some of the world’s greatest cities.
Although delicious in their own right, the Walt Disney World Resort is more than just burgers, fries, turkey legs and Mickey premium ice cream bars. Charles Passy recently reported in the Palm Beach Post, “If there’s any proof of how much a culinary mecca Disney has become, it’s the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival… the festival, now in its 14th year, plays host to scores of prominent chefs, winemakers and celebrities: This year’s participants include famed chocolatier Jacques Torres, master sommelier and television personality Andrea Immer Robinson, and singer-turned-cookbook author Patti LaBelle.”
Navigating the food and wine festival, which happens throughout Epcot®, can be a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The festival is broken down into four basic categories: demonstrations, seminars, special experiences, and the International Marketplace. In addition there is nightly entertainment with the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Theme park admission is required, and although some of the events will require an additional fee, others are included with admission.
Brandon Struve’s 9/26/09 Epcot Photo Report
We have been so swamped with news at WDWNT this week that it has taken us 4 days to get to it, but without any further delay, here are some photos that WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve took on his latest trip to Epcot:
In case you haven’t heard, The International Food & Wine Festival has begun
The Leveillee’s 9/24/09 WDW Photo Report (Including 2009 Food & Wine Festival)
WDWNT’s favorite family of fans, the Leveillees, have sent us a few newsworthy pictures from their ongoing trip to Walt Disney World to share:
More construction vehicles have moved in between the Skyway station and Space Mountain
Brandon Struve’s 9/17/09 Epcot Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a quick stop at Epcot last night and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us:
An old railing still in place around the Fountain of Nations
Matt Paul’s 8/29/09 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Matt Paul spent a long Saturday at the Walt Disney World Resort and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Matt started off at the Transportation and Ticket Center, on his way to the Magic Kingdom
Finally, Time for Tequila!
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Tasty tequilas and mouthwatering margaritas are on tap at La Cava del Tequila, a new offering for Epcot guests to explore the heritage and tradition of tequila-making in Mexico. Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila beckons guests with more than 70 types of authentic … Read more
Little Chef Looks to Stay at “Les Chefs De France”
While many have reported that the special dining program featuring the “living character” of Remy from Disney-Pixar’s Ratatouille meeting and greeting guests at the Les Chefs De France restaurant in the France pavilion at Epcot would be coming to an end this fall, a recent listing on the Disney Auditions website says otherwise: Disney Auditions … Read more
Brandon Struve’s 8/21/09 Epcot Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a short visit to Epcot on Friday and has a few interesting photos to share with us of his trip:
Work on the Innoventions East breezeway is wrapping up
Jose Castillo’s 4/29-5/2/09 WDW Report
WDWNT’s own Jose Castillo is back from the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Jose arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Wednesday evening to enjoy Fantasmic!
Park hours were expanded and a Fantasmic! was added at 10:00 PM
EPCOT Center Returns!!! (Sort Of)
Disney pin collectors and Epcot purists should be happy about this 6 pin boxed-set coming out later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort (courtesy of Disneypins.com): Among the notable pieces of the collection are the original Future World, World Showcase, Spaceship Earth, and Epcot Center logos, the Dreamfinder and Figment pin, and a … Read more
Matt Paul’s 3/20-3/21/09 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT videographer and photographer Matt Paul spent last weekend visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and reports back to us with an amazing amount of newsworthy photos to share:
Let’s go there!
Closer…
Chris Lastrapes’ 2/22-23/09 WDW Report
WDWNT Podcast staff member Chris Lastrapes just returned from a short two day trip to the Walt Disney World and has some interesting photos and video clips to share with us:
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, preparations have begun for ESPN the Weekend
Celebrate Eating at Tutto Italia
Even though I strongly dislike the restaurant, I applaud the effort to keep the experience at the “Tutto Italia Ristorante” in the Italy pavilion at Epcot fresh with special dining events like this one: Carnevale di Venezia is February 23 to March 4 at Tutto Italia Ristorante at Epcot A special lunch and dinner menu … Read more
Jose Castillo’s 2/13-14/09 WDW (and Place of Evil) Photo Report
WDWNT Technical Director Jose Castillo has shared some interesting photos from the first two days of his 3 day excursion to Walt Disney World this weekend, so let’s take a look:
Jose started his Friday at Epcot
I love seeing the characters out-and-about rather than confined to the Character Spot, I wish they would bring back “Characters on Holiday”
