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Guests Leaving Tributes at Epcot’s France Pavilion Following Terror Attacks in Paris

Guests visiting the France pavilion in Epcot have been offering their condolences to cast members, many leaving flowers and notes to express their grief and solidarity following Friday night's terrorist attack in Paris.

More Updates for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens Plus Cooking Demos

The 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival opens March 4 (less than one week away!) and the Outdoor Kitchens will once again be serving up delicious food and beverage items. This year's festival features at least 11 Outdoor Kitchens including the all-new Botanas Botanico which will be located between France and Morocco.

Special Weekends and More Planned for the 2015 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

We're just about six weeks away from the start of the 2015 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival which begins March 4 and runs for 75 days until May 17. This year's Festival will feature new Frozen-themed topiaries, 11 Outdoor Kitchens, a new concert series, and 10 new gardens plus new weekend festivities.

The Best Spots to Grab a Quick Service Meal at Epcot

When you're hungry and touring Epcot there's no shortage of amazing and delicious spots to eat whether you're looking for a quick service meal, a snack, or a more relaxed sit down table service location. Even with all the choices you're bound to have a must-stop location, somewhere you just have to stop on ever trip.

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.

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The Fab Five of Snacking in World Showcase

When I decide to snack my way through Epcot I tend to skip Future World. Don't get me wrong - there is a lot of good stuff to snack on in Future World (red velvet whoopie pie at Sunshine Seasons!) but if I'm going to snack all day I'd rather do it in World Showcase.

Promenade of Holiday Sweets at Epcot's Holidays Around The World

No matter what time of year you go, Epcot's World Showcase offers guests the opportunity to a stroll through 11 beautiful and unique pavilions representing different countries around the world. One of the highlights for my family is always to snack around the world getting a taste of the flavors that each has to offer. This year for the holiday season sweets treats are taking center stage at Epcot as the pastry chefs of World Showcase countries show off their sugary best starting November 30.

Top 5 Favorite Things in Epcot’s France Pavilion

While spending any amount of time in World Showcase is a great idea on any given day, there is one pavilion that tugs at the heartstrings just a bit harder than all the others. France has always been my absolute favorite pavilion for so many reasons, starting with a lifelong obsession with the actual country. The fact that I can get a plate of cheese with a side of bread at the bakery doesn't hurt either.

Outrageously Orange Things at Walt Disney World

When I think about the flavors of Florida my mind goes right to Oranges. Nothing else is so sun-shiny fresh and sweet, it's a flavor that can enhance all sorts of food and drinks. Walt Disney World offers a fun collection of delicious orange flavored things - here are just a few!

Top Five Frozen Drinks At Epcot

Walt Disney World is a playground in the Florida sun, but in the summertime that tropical weather can get down right oppressive. While we've written before about the need to Stay Hydrated while touring the Parks, sometimes the mood calls for something sweet, flavorful, and frosty to wet your whistle and cool you down. If you're headed out to Epcot anytime soon, keep in mind these fabulous Five Frozen Drinks.

Top 9 Ice Cream Cool Downs at Walt Disney World

It's hot outside, really hot, and when the weather gets like this my mind turns to just one sweet treat that can't be beat - Ice Cream! Walt Disney World has an abundance of sweet and icy options for guests when they want something to help cool down in that Florida sun, so we're counting down our top 9 favorites!

5 Meal-Worthy Uses For Snack Credits At Walt Disney World

Guests using the Disney Dining Plan often wonder how to make the most of their daily snack credits. Though there are many fun treats available, such as Popcorn, Mickey Bars, and Dole Whips that are great snacks - with a little forethought and creativity it's easy to use those credits to make a meal.

Lush Sweets Being Served Up At Disney To Celebrate The Spirit of Love

Valentines Day is approaching fast at this week the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the sweet spirit of love. A wide variety of specialty treats will be for sale across the property bringing some sweet sensations to tempt your tastebuds.

Fabulous Spots To Snack in Epcot

Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park is know far and wide for its stellar food and beverage choices. With dozens of snacking and dining locations that represent a board variety of world flavors one could easily make the argument that this Park runs on food. Whenever my family heads to Epcot, we don't often make reservations, instead we celebrate a tradition of simply snacking our way through the Park. Everyone has their own favorite stops, but I thought I would share my three favorites with you.

Holidays Around the World: The Storytellers Of Epcot's World Showcase

For all of the deserved hype that the Osborne Lights, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and Candlelight Processional get during the holidays, there is one neglected bit of yuletide delight hiding in Walt Disney World. The storytellers at Holidays Around the World in EPCOT are phenomenal! It can be difficult to catch every presentation and it is not possible to see the storytellers sequentially, but making the effort is worth it.