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POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 20:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Now Open

Guests wanting to sample some wine while visiting Epcot will be happy to hear a new option has opened this week. May 1 marked the official opening of the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in the Italy Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase.

POSTED Thu, 03/29/2012 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Haitian Garden: A New Exhibit at This Year's Flower & Garden Fest

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in full swing in Walt Disney World, and one of the festival's new exhibits this year has its roots in Haiti. The Haiti: Garden of Many Colors addition showcases many flowers and crops native to Haiti.

POSTED Wed, 03/21/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Epcot's French Bakery To Expand

It looks like the Boulangerie Patisserie, the French bakery area in Epcot's World Showcase, will be expanding and undergoing enhancements in the future.

Not too long ago, Disney World filed a notice of commencement with Orange County, Florida, to enlarge the bakery. A second floor addition, a counter-service restaurant and a 3,000 square foot kitchen are on tap for expected improvements.

POSTED Thu, 03/15/2012 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Agent P Coming To The World Showcase

It's no longer a rumor! Disney announced earlier this week Agent P will be taking over the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure at Epcot sometime this summer.

POSTED Thu, 02/16/2012 - 23:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Italian Food To-Go Kiosk Open In Epcot

On the go in Epcot, but craving some Italian food? Good news! Recently, a new to-go Italian food kiosk has opened in the World Showcase while renovations are being made to Tutto Italia and the new Gusto Wine Bar is being built.

The kiosk serves up some well known Italian classics such as ravioli and pasta e fagioli and also has a selection of beer and wine. Guests can even grab a cannoli for desert.

Look for the to-go kiosk to be open only until April of this year as work continues on the restaurant and bar.

POSTED Fri, 01/13/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Themed Weekends Planned For 2012 Flower and Garden Festival

Even though January isn't even half over yet, plans are in full swing for this year's upcoming International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. Concerts, displays and special activities are all on tap for the festival, and Disney has planned some themed weekends to take place during the event. Here are those weekends' dates and highlights:

  • March 23 - 25, 2012: Art in the Garden Weekend. This weekend promises to combine nature and art, including "plein air" artists and their works. Check it out at the World Showcase.
POSTED Sat, 11/19/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Where To Find Santa At Walt Disney World

Though he's traditionally someone the kiddos look forward to seeing each year, there are a lot of kids at heart out there who will keep an eye out for Santa Claus this year. Here's where (and when) you can find the man in red during this holiday season in and around Walt Disney World.

POSTED Tue, 08/02/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Dolphin Offers Discount for Foodie Fest

Recently, we highlighted the happenings of this year's WDW Foodie Fest. The Dolphin Resort is offering up a discount for those who plan to participate in this year's fun, and for those who read the Disney Food Blog.

Foodie Fest attendees and Disney Food Blog readers can nab the special rate of $199 and automatically receive a room upgrade.

POSTED Sun, 07/31/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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2011 Walt Disney World Foodie Fest Coming in October

What's better than noshing your way through Walt Disney World? Hanging out with others who are of the same mind frame. Scheduled for October, this year's WDW Foodie Fest has some neat activities planned to coincide with Epcot's International Food and Wine Fest.

The Foodie Fest with kick off with its "Main Event" on Sunday, October 2 at Ariel's at Disney's Beach Club Resort. This event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a scavenger hunt throughout Epcot's World Showcase. Those who don't want to go on the hunt can still enjoy games and food at Ariel's.

POSTED Sat, 06/18/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Details Emerge Regarding Food & Wine Fest

The International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot is a guest-favorite, and this year it's back with a few new flavors. This year's theme for the ever-popular fest is "Passport to a World of Flavors."

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POSTED Fri, 12/21/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Ticketed New Years Eve Events at Walt Disney World

If you are headed to Walt Disney World for New Year's Eve but don't want to fight the crowds on Main Street USA, there are many venues across property just waiting to celebrate with you! 2013 will be the year of Limited Time Magic and you'll have to act fast to catch many special fleeting moments of merriment that will surprise and delight Disney Parks guests with something new each week in 2013!

POSTED Thu, 12/20/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tradition of the Pickle Tree in Epcot's Germany Pavilion

One of my favorite Disney Christmas traditions can really be found all year long in the Germany Pavilion at Epcot. For may family, it began back in the 1980s when my Dad, who for some unknown reason, became a huge fan of The Pickle Tree.

POSTED Wed, 12/12/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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5 Reasons You Should Run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon was held a few short weeks ago and in my opinion, it is the BEST runDisney event! Here are the top 5 reasons on why you need to run this race next year:

1. Great Weather.

POSTED Wed, 12/05/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Choosing The Right Shoes for Touring Walt Disney World

My Dogs are Barking! When I first heard this expression , I wondered how anyone would know their dogs were barking back at the house when they were miles away. Since then, I've learned that "dogs" refer to your feet and "barking" means they are tired. Considering that the average person will walk eight to ten miles a day while touring the Disney Parks, it won't be long till your dogs are barking. Shoe and sock selections can be very important on helping you maintain healthy feet.

POSTED Thu, 11/15/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's American Gardens Theater

Across the promenade from the American Adventure on the shore of World Showcase Lagoon sits the America Gardens Theatre, an outdoor amphitheater and entertainment venue. The America Gardens Theater features a high-quality sound system and hosts concerts, singers, and bands from around the world. The intimate size of the venue affords every guest spacious seat with a great view to settle in for a show.

POSTED Fri, 10/26/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Desserts & Champagne Marketplace Booth

One of my favorite staples at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the Desserts & Champagne Marketplace Booth which is located at the beginning of the World Showcase Promenade just to the right. As a long time champagne drinker, and dessert lover this booth brings together some of the tastes that I love most. Today we're going to focus on the champagne, but first let's just take a peek at those desserts.

POSTED Wed, 10/03/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Tile Mosaics of Epcot's Morocco Pavilion

Epcot's Morocco Pavilion is home to some of the most beautiful artworks in all of World Showcase. The first major expansion of World Showcase, King Hassan II actually sent his personal artisans to see to the architecture and to design and create the many intricate zellij mosaics.

POSTED Tue, 10/02/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Table Service Restaurants Enhance the Vacation Experience

The Walt Disney World Resort has a broad range of dining options available to it's guests. If you're on the move in the parks and want to hit as many attractions as possible you can grab and go a pre-made snack or sandwich, or stop by a "quick service" restaurant catching a gulp without a reservations before heading out to ride some more of the world famous attractions.

POSTED Wed, 09/26/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Epcot's Canada Pavilion: Victoria Gardens

The Victoria Gardens can be found at Epcot in the Canada Pavilion. Guests stroll through it after exiting O' Canada! and admire it charming the sides of the walkway that leading to Le Cellier Steakhouse. In my opinion it's one of the prettiest spots in all of Epcot and maybe even all of Walt Disney World. Yet, set down and back away from the World Showcase promenade as it is, many people walk right by.

POSTED Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2012 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

The 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is not only a delight for foodies that come out to play, but a wonderful place to get some shopping done! From the wine cellar and broad array of housewares at the Festival Center to fun merchandise booths scattered around World Showcase Lagoon there's more than enough variety to find the perfect souvenir for the foodie in your family.