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New Entertainment Experience Introduced throughout Epcot’s World Showcase

Disney has recently introduced several new entertainment experiences in World Showcase following last year's departure of acts including Off Kilter and Mo'Rockin'. The new acts include an acoustic band, a flag-throwing team, and even Canadian Lumberjacks.

Walt Disney World Resort Plans Special Entertainment Options for New Year’s Eve

If you're planning on ringing in the New Year at the Walt Disney World Resort there are several celebratory options in the theme parks.

In Epcot, guests can party through the night with a DJ and light show at the Future World Fountain Stage. There will be a smoke-billowing dragon in the China pavilion and Euro-pop and lasers lighting up the Italy pavilion, and a Latin band and a DJ are set to entertain on the America Gardens Stage.

Complimentary Wine Seminars Available at Epcot's Tutto Gusto

This post is for all of you Disney wine enthusiasts out there! Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, located in the Italy pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase, is now offering complimentary wine seminars two times a week.

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Traditional Terra Cotta & Garden Italiano In Epcot’s Italy Pavilion

I had a wonderful time touring the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the displays throughout the Park fill the air with fragrance, and offer ideas for bringing a little color and beauty into your gardens at home. I'm not a great gardener, but the container gardens found in Epcot's Italy pavilion were just the thing I needed to inspire me. This summer, I'll be bringing a bit of Garden Italiano's finesse to my own home.

20+ Epcot Fun Facts

Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park sprawls across an enormous 305 acres, the expanse makes it three times larger than the Resort's first gate, the Magic Kingdom. Since it opened on Oct. 1, 1982 - Epcot has been welcoming guests to explore a world of new ideas and technology amongst a with a kaleidoscope of nations so that we may celebrate the cultural heritage and achievements of the inhabitants of earth. Read on to discover some Fun Facts about Epcot!

Top 5 Favorite Ice Cream Treats at Walt Disney World

Ah, summertime. It's the season of flip flops, suntans, and lazy days by the pool. And if you're at Walt Disney World it's also the season of melting as soon as you step outside and never-ending heat and humidity. So how do you beat the heat at Disney World? With ice cream, of course!

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.

Dreamy Date Night Delights Await Around Epcot’s World Showcase

If you ask my husband, he will tell you straight up that Epcot is his favorite Disney Park. Over the years we've spent many hours of kid-free vacation time strolling around the promenade of the World Showcase Lagoon and enjoying each other's company. We love the quiet nooks and crannies, and the special touches that make seem like this Disney Park is just made for romance. Read on to learn our favorite dreamy date night delights awaiting you and your sweetie around Epcot's World Showcase.

What We Love Most about Epcot’s Italy Pavilion

Epcot's Italy pavilion has always ranked in my top two or three favorite pavilions in World Showcase thanks in part to the overall beauty of the area. Also it's the closest I'll find myself to Venice (or any other spot in Italy) anytime soon.

5 Disney Lounges Serving Up Scrumptious Food

Dining in Walt Disney World is a treat for many fans that make their annual pilgrimages to see the mouse. Travelers man their phones and computers as far as 180 days in advance of their vacations to vie for their perfect Advanced Dining Reservation. However - if you're not into competitive planning, Disney is also home to some fabulous cocktail lounges that serve food straight out of the kitchens of the best restaurants on property. No reservations needed, these bar scenes are worthy of any walk-up wait for a fabulous meal.

Enjoy Authentic Italian Cuisine at Epcot’s Tutto Italia

Lately there seems to be an abundance of Italian restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort, especially with the opening of Trattoria al Forno last year. Basically if you're craving pasta you can get your fill at quite a few locations. Today we'll be visiting Tutto Italia located in Epcot's Italy pavilion.

New Entertainment Options Replacing Several Fan Favorites at Epcot’s World Showcase

Disney has announced that several popular entertainment acts are being replaced in Epcot's World Showcase.

In the next few weeks Mo'Rockin', Off Kilter, Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps, and the World Showcase Players will all have their final performances at Epcot.

Disney said they are "refreshing the atmosphere entertainment around World Showcase with the addition of new acts and enhancements to some existing performances."

Dine on Authentic Wood-Fired Pizzas and More at Epcot’s Via Napoli

The Walt Disney World Resort is full of incredible food options and dining locations and that is especially true at Epcot. You can experience an exotic tapestry of flavors as you tour World Showcase, but one of the best is Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion.

The restaurant sits in the back of the Italy Pavilion and has a rather grand facade in a stately looking building. Via Napoli is owned by the Patina Restaurant Group, the company the runs the other two restaurants in the pavilion, Tutto Italia and Tutto Gusto.