Check out some of the events, attractions, and news happening around Epcot thanks to Attractions Magazine. Reader and contributor Don Gworek recently sent us some photos of spots on the outside of Spaceship Earth at Epcot, so I headed out to check it out for myself and to see what
Category: Disney World News
Disneyworld Fantasyland Construction Walk Through Videos
Our friend Jeff Lang has been out at Walt Disney World taking lots of video of the Fantasyland Construction that is going on. Here are some video highlights of what Disney has been up to. Construction equipment moves around dirt in preparation for the new Fantasyland. You can see where
ESPN Deportes has the Winners of Safari Mundial
Ten lucky winners will travel to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida to experience ESPN 3D viewing event of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. ESPN Deportes announced today the winners of the ‘Safari Mundial’ consumer promotion. Ten lucky soccer fans were chosen at random to receive a five-day VIP
D23’s Member Mixer at House of Blues Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World
Join the D23 Team for our very first Member Mixer at Walt Disney World, a terrific opportunity for D23 Members to socialize with other members and friends, and enjoy some great food and drink! Starting at 5:30 p.m., we will be kicking back in our own reserved area just for
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Offers Special Values for Summer Visitors to Disney
No matter what the reason for visiting Orlando this summer, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek has an option for everybody, with standard summer rates starting at $139 per night. Nestled within a nature preserve and surrounded on three sides by Walt Disney World® resort grounds, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek combines with
Disney Animal Expert Discovers Tiny Primate at Risk of Extinction
A tiny Colombian primate known for its distinctive punk-rock hairstyle is in imminent danger of extinction, according to new research done by an animal expert at Walt Disney World Resort. The findings paint the clearest picture yet of a dwindling population at risk. The endangered cotton-top tamarin is found in
Americana Dolls at Disneyworld’s Magic Kingdom
Happy Fourth from Disney Parks Blog: The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day to celebrate our independence, spend time with friends and family, grill outdoors, playing games, watch fireworks and show our patriotism for the great US of A. For many Guests at the
Disney World Late Summer Room Offer up to 40% off
Booking Window: May 3 – Oct. 2, 2010 Travel Window: Aug. 15 – Oct. 2, 2010 Stay at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel and save up to 40%* with special room-only rates. Offer Details: Save 40% off the non-discounted price when you stay at select Disney Deluxe and
Time is Running Out – FREE Dining at Walt Disney World!
Booking Window: May 3 – Aug. 14, 2010 Travel Window: Valid for stays most nights Aug. 15 – Oct. 2, 2010 Buy this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package with hotel and Theme Park tickets and get a Disney Dining Plan FREE! Are you hungry for some fun? At this
DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – July 2nd – July 9th
July 2 OPENING DAY! Captain EO: The classic musical spectacular that thrilled guests from 1986-1994 is returning to Epcot July 2. The attraction’s return provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3-D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans
Disney’s Field of Dreams is at Wide World of Sports Complex
AAU youth baseball player beats cancer while playing in National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Thirteen-year-old Chris Siders of Pensacola, Fla., was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 11. After multiple failed rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and beating cancer three separate times, Siders was placed
Disney Pic of the Day – Captain EO Trio
(L-R) Iman Kernal, Lauryn Howard and Bliss Carter, all from Kansas City, Mo., attend the first preview showing June 30, 2010 of the “Captain EO” 3-D film at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “Captain EO,” which features Michael Jackson, will officially reopen to Walt Disney World guests July 2,
Michael Jackson’s Captain EO returns to Epcot at Walt Disney World
The first preview showing of Michael Jackson’s Captain EO 3D film took place on June 30, 2010 at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. The popular film returns 16 years after leaving Epcot in its original run. Included here are interviews with the vice president of Epcot and two Walt
Encore! Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney
This article comes to us from the Disney Parks Blog: Rehearsals are underway for the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra’s summer production, Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney. I had a chance to peek in on the volunteer ensemble last week as they practiced and
