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Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Now Open at 9 a.m. As ‘Frozen Ever After’ Open in Norway Pavilion

The wait is finally over! Frozen Ever After has officially opened in Epcot's Norway pavilion and opening-day reports had the ride's queue at 300 minutes by early morning Tuesday. In an effort to stem the flow of guests into World Showcase, the Mexico pavilion is also opening at 9 a.m.

Easter Week Activities at Walt Disney World Resort Include Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Meet-and-Greet

If you have plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort for Easter there are a few special events taking place to help you celebrate. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny have arrived at the Magic Kingdom and there's also a special Easter egg hunt happening at Epcot.

Disney's Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt Returns to Epcot

If you have plans to be at the Walt Disney World Resort for Easter you'll want to stop by Epcot and take part in the annual Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt! This special event takes place March 27 through April 2 in the theme park.

Epcot’s Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Now Using New Smartphones

Agent P's World Showcase Adventure in Epcot is now using new Nokia smartphones from AT&T.

The interactive game had been using Verizon Samsung flip-phones for the last two years. AT&T became the official wireless provider for the Walt Disney World Resort in August 2013.

The new smartphones have a much larger screen than the old flip phones and reportedly the quality of the audio is improved. And since it's a smartphone, it also features a touch screen.

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Snacking and Dining Around the World: Our Five Favorite Restaurants in Epcot

We love visiting Epcot for many reasons. Some of our favorite attractions at Walt Disney World are located in Epcot, and for the most part it's the one park where you don't feel overwhelmed by crowds (even if it IS crowded). But we really love visiting Epcot because it is one of our favorite places to eat at Walt Disney World.

New at the 20th Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and from September 25-November 16, 2015 Disney foodies will be able to eat their way around the world like no other time of year. Sometimes though, the smaller members of the party get a little bored standing in line for all those food booths.

Top 10 Things You Can Get for Free at the Walt Disney World Resort

There's nothing inexpensive about a Walt Disney World vacation. From the hotel to the theme park tickets to airfare to food to must-have souvenirs, it's likely that your wallet is going to be a bit lighter at the end of the vacation.

Celebrate the Spirit of Humanity with IlllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

One of the most spectacular fireworks displays at Walt Disney World happens every night in Epcot.

Of course we're talking about IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the nighttime show that tells the story of the history of our planet in three parts and features lasers, fire, water, and fireworks in addition to a dramatic musical score.

The show debuted as IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth during Disney's Millennium Celebration and was so popular that it has remained at the park ever since.