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POSTED Sun, 01/13/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 3

The Christmas decorations may be down, but at Epcot Disney is celebrating the beautiful joy of a Winter Wonderland. As part of this year's Limited Time Magic campaign Epcot's Canada Pavilion is being transformed to celebrate the frosty, blustery season of fun.

POSTED Fri, 11/16/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Man Arrested After Flashing Fake Badge at Epcot

Recently, a man was arrested at Epcot after flashing a fake badge at an entrance turnstile - all in an attempt to gain entrance to the park for free.

Emerito Pujol, 74, entered Epcot on Saturday, November 3, and showed a badge as he passed through the turnstiles. An employee demanded a closer look of the badge, and Pujol said he was an undercover officer. The Miami man went on to tell a security officer he was "in service" and "guarding someone important."

POSTED Tue, 10/23/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Frozen Draft Beer Invades the U.S. - At Epcot's Japan Pavilion

It's a hit across the ocean in Tokyo, Japan , and now it's hit the mainland U.S. We're talking, of course, about frozen draft beer; guests heading out to the Japan Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase can now sample one of these frosty beverages.

As you can see in the picture, the beer looks like it's topped with a whipped topping of some sort, or even ice cream. Rest assured, it's truly a cold beer, Kirin brand, topped by frozen beer. The frozen topping helps the beer retain its refreshing coldness quite a bit longer than its regular counterparts.

POSTED Wed, 10/17/2012 - 11:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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New Year's Eve Events Around Walt Disney World Announced

It's never too early to figure out what you're doing New Year's Eve - especially when Walt Disney World is involved. Disney recently announced events for bringing in 2013, and we've got the scoop on what's going on where for December 31.

POSTED Wed, 10/10/2012 - 13:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Test Track Set to Reopen in December

You probably know the Test Track attraction at Epcot has been closed for some time now as it's being re-imagined, and up until now, only a vague re-opening timeframe of "fall 2012" has been mentioned. Recently, though, Disney announced the new and improved Test Track will reopen December 6.

POSTED Wed, 10/03/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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News Tidbits: Animal Guides and New Home for Marie

Here are a couple of news tidbits for those of you heading out to the parks soon that have to do with Disney's Animal Kingdom and an Epcot character meet and greet.

First up, the next time you find yourself at AK, check out the new animal guides. Found at the main entrance, the tip board and Mombasa Marketplace, the animal guides should cover most animals found within AK. These guides look to be in a trial phase which began just the other day (October 1) and should be available through November 30.

POSTED Fri, 09/28/2012 - 14:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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VIP Treatment for Chase Cardholders at Food & Wine Fest

As you probably already know, Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival kicks off today, and those of you luckey enough to be heading over there to take in the festivities who have a Chase debit and/or credit card are entitled to some VIP treatment from Chase itself.

This year at the Food and Wine Fest, Chase cardholders have access to an exclusive Chase Lounge at the Festival. The Lounge gives guests with a Chase card at their fingertips a place to unwind and relax while enjoying complimentary beverages, electronic charging stations and WiFi access.

POSTED Sun, 09/23/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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News Tidbits: Kali Rapids and Epcot Meet-and-Greet

Here are two brief news stories that could be of interest to our Walt Disney World fans.

First up,some helpful news from Disney's Animal Kingdom. That park is said to start offering two-hour locker rentals to guests riding the Kali Rapids. Look for the new lockers by the restroom near the Rapids' main entrance. Keep in mind, it is a two-hour rental; those wishing a longer rental time can still utilize the lockers for rent near the front of the park.

POSTED Fri, 09/21/2012 - 06:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Epcot's 30th Anniversary Schedule of Events

Epcot is turning the big 3-0 this year, and D23, Disney's official fan club, is helping the park celebrate. For those of you lucky enough to be planning a trip to Epcot this October 1, here is a list of what to expect to help Epcot ring in their 30th anniversary.

D23 is planning special presentations about the history of Epcot in the World Showcase. Each presentation is included in the park admission ticket, but seating is limited. Here's the schedule:

POSTED Tue, 09/18/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory

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Celeb Meals Coming To WDW As Part of Food & Wine Fest

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner, and this year there are a few meals with celebrities planned as part of the fest. In October, guests can choose to rub elbows and break bread with the likes of Cat Cora, John Lasseter, Andrew Zimmern and the Voltaggio brothers this October.

First up is a five-course dinner with Cat Cora at her Disney Boardwalk restaurant, Kouzzina by Cat Cora. Guests can sign up for either the October 2 or October 4 meal. Cost is $170 per person.

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Epcot was one of Walt Disney's original visions. Originally standing for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, it was actually intended to be much more of the basis for Walt Disney World than the Magic Kingdom. Eventually however his initial vision proved too grand to be carried out and it became the less expansive park that you see today.

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POSTED Mon, 05/13/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Take Flight over California on Soarin’ at Epcot's The Land

It's one of those must-do-and-I-will-run-to-get-FastPasses rides. A visit to Epcot is just not complete until you've had a chance to ride at least once. OK, maybe twice. And then there's the fact that guests actually applaud at the end of each flight. Yes, I'm talking about Soarin'.

POSTED Fri, 05/10/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Frozen Coke – The Perfect Icy Drink On A Hot Disney day!

There are so many beverage choices at Walt Disney World from water to pop (or soda!) to adult beverages like beer, margaritas and of course the Grand Marnier Slush. But, if you're looking for the perfect non-alcoholic drink to cool you down you should think about finding a frozen Coke!

POSTED Thu, 05/09/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Take a Trip Under the Sea at The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Everyone's favorite little clown fish didn't always have a home in Epcot. The pavilion that we all know and love as The Seas with Nemo and Friends originally opened in January 1986 as The Living Seas - a pavilion dedicated to man's ongoing relationship with the sea.

POSTED Thu, 05/02/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Living with the Land – An Educational and Entertaining Boat Ride at Epcot

One of the things that I love about Epcot is the opportunity to learn while being entertained - and a great example of this is Living with the Land. This boat ride housed inside The Land, Future World's largest pavilion, takes guests on a relaxing, educational, and entertaining 14 minute boat ride through three diverse ecosystems and the park's Living Laboratories.

POSTED Thu, 04/25/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Must Have Souvenirs from Walt Disney World

We've all experienced that moment at Walt Disney World when you walk into a store on property and your eyes light up because you've found "it" - the perfect souvenir. For some it's an ear hat or a photo frame or a coffee mug. If you have kids you know all too well that for them, the perfect souvenir is everything in the store.

POSTED Wed, 04/24/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Spaceship Earth – The Iconic Symbol of Epcot

There are two things Spaceship Earth is not. First, it's not a giant golf ball, despite the frequently overheard exclamation, "Hey look! There's the giant golf ball!" Second, it's not a dome. In fact, it's two domes built together to create the largest geodesic sphere in the world measuring 180 feet in diameter and 18 stories tall. The outside of the sphere is covered by 11,324 aluminum facets that, when it reflects the lights at night, is a stunning sight to see.

POSTED Sun, 04/21/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 17

There's a party going on and you're all invited! April April 22 to April 28, 2013 Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park by throwing a "Party for the Planet." Come join the festivities centered around this Earth Week event and meet some of your favorite Disney Characters, purchase collectable merchandise, then try out some sweet treats!

POSTED Thu, 04/18/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Meals With Character – The Crystal Palace and The Garden Grill

Some people might think "Oh, character meals are just for kids!" but we think otherwise. While there may be a few character meals geared more toward kids (think: Hollywood and Vine at breakfast and lunch), the majority of character meals at Walt Disney World are just perfect for "kids" of all ages!

POSTED Wed, 04/10/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author

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Breakfast at The Land: Sunshine Seasons

You woke up early, making your way to Epcot at rope drop so you could RUN to The Land Pavilion, park tickets in hand, just to get those coveted FastPasses for Soarin'. And now that you have the FastPasses and your family has finally caught up with, you realize that in your rush to make rope drop you forgot to eat breakfast.

POSTED Fri, 04/05/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk

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Club Cool – A Refreshing Stop in Future World

The next time you're wandering through Epcot's Future World and it's hotter than HOT and you're thinking how refreshing the Fountain of Nations looks, we suggest ducking in to Club Cool for a short visit.

Club Cool is home to a fun and free activity that should be part of every trip to Epcot - sampling Coca-Cola products from around the world. (It's also a great place to find a frozen Coke, but more on that in another post).

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