As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary to keep guests safe during their park visits. Here is a list of the rides, attractions, and resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort undergoing refurbishment in January 2018 and beyond: Monorail- ongoing until
Tag: American Adventure
Epcot’s American Adventure to Close for Month-Long Refurbishment
Popular Epcot attraction, American Adventure, will be closed beginning January 15 for a month-long refurbishment. WDWMagic.com reports that the when the attraction reopens it will have received updates similar to the ones at the recently re-opened Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom. These include updates to the projection system and a new
Celebrate Christmas With This Heart-warming Rendition of ‘Joy to the World & Silent Night by the Voices of Liberty Choir
If the Christmas Carolers skipped your house this Holiday Season, we have the perfect Disney alternative. The Voices of Liberty who perform regularly at the American Pavilion in Epcot have released this festive holiday video sharing an amazing rendition of the classic Christmas tunes “Joy to the World & Silent
Top 5 Fried Disney World Treats
These days, you can find a deep fried version of pretty much any food imaginable – and I don’t know about you, but I love a good deep fried snack! Disney is no stranger to deep fried food, and they have a ton of delicious items on their menus around
Celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World
Thanksgiving can be a particularly busy time of year at the Walt Disney World Resort, but it can also be very magical. Disney excels at holiday celebrations and the big Turkey Day is no exception. From autumn classics like pumpkin and cinnamon filled treats, to a traditional Thanksgiving Feast and
Epcot World Showcase Best Kept Secrets – American Pavilion
As we leave Japan and continue around “the world” we enter the American Pavilion. The building is a representation of the Colonial time period and housed two different shows. Let’s see what secrets we can find in The American Adventure. The building that the American Adventure is in is really
Why you should dine at the San Angel Inn
Epcot is one of our favorite parks at Disney. We love the rides, my Disney nerds especially love the learning aspect of Epcot and we all love the beautiful World Showcase. One of our favorite parts of Epcot is the food! From the creamy creme brulee with a delicious sugar
A Few Things about Epcot You May Not Know
I love Epcot because it is the only place where I can visit 10 countries (not including The American Adventure) in one day and not have to leave the country or board an airplane. Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Epcot opened on October 1, 1982
No Test Track. Is Epcot Even Worth a Visit?
Test Track is closed for an extensive refurb, leaving Soarin to handle the brunt of the crowds. When I traveled to the world in late May, we had limited time and toyed with the idea of skipping Epcot completely. Wait times for Soarin, well, soared! There was rarely a time
D23′s Sip & Scream coming to Walt Disney World
Join the D23 Team as we add a Halloween twist to our annual Sip & Stroll event. This year the theme is Sip & Scream, and D23 Members are in for a spook-tacular feast of the senses! Our evening begins Tuesday, October 2, for those guests who purchase the “Super
Drink Around the World Showcase – Classic American Beer at Fife & Drum Tavern
Fife & Drum Tavern at American Adventure, Epcot In many ways, the American Adventure in Epcot is located perfectly for a quick, palate-cleansing stop on a “Drink Around the World Showcase” (DAWS) day. Located halfway around World Showcase, the American Adventure focuses as much on comfort food and non-alcoholic
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Walt Disney World Resort guests share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus, who’s accompanied by his cheery wife Mrs. Claus, in The American Adventure pavilion at Epcot during the Holidays around the World celebration. Through Dec. 30, international storytellers, including Père Noël in France and the Monkey King in China,
See Old Saint Nick at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort
One of my fondest holiday traditions at Downtown Disney Marketplace is taking my girls to see Santa at his chalet. We have always avoided the chaos of the traditional malls and instead made a more enjoyable visit to Downtown Disney.
Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps Offers a Patriotic Tribute
“Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white, and blue stripe,” – Walt Disney Throughout his career, Walt Disney often expressed the pride he had in his country and this certainly
