Would most Disney fans recognize EPCOT as the Park was on its opening day, October 1, 1982? With the exception of some major recognizable structures like the icon of this Disney Park, Spaceship Earth, and the original countries of World Showcase, to name a few, perhaps not. The second theme park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort has ...

Are you craving authentic oven-fired pizza? Great news, Walt Disney World Resort has a delicious option to enjoy in EPCOT! Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria is located at the back of the Italy pavilion in World Showcase. This table service dining spot is excellent for Guests looking to break from the Park day and enjoy a dining experience, especially those ...

Anytime you visit Walt Disney World Resort, it is a cause for celebration. But when your visit coincides with a holiday or special event, it creates an atmosphere of even more festivities to delight in. For instance, visiting Disney World around St. Patrick’s Day has much to offer in the way of fun follies and good times. From specially scheduled ...

EPCOT is currently in the midst of its largest transformation since the Park opened at Walt Disney World in 1982. With last year’s debut of the Park’s newest thrill ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and its next attraction under construction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, the future has lots of exciting additions for Guests to behold during ...

Even in its earliest days, the Walt Disney Company has always been strongly committed to conservation and protecting the environment for future generations. Walt Disney himself even made the statement: Conservation isn’t just the business of a few people. It’s a matter that concerns all of us. It took nearly three decades after its founder and visionary’s death, but the ...

Popcorn buckets and souvenir sippers are among some of the most popular items for Guests to take home from the Walt Disney World Resorts. Both come and go in various styles throughout the year, with some of the most highly sought-after designs arriving in Disney World just for special events. At the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, one of ...

If you are honest with yourself, then as a Disney fan, you can truthfully admit to having had the desire to explore some of those enticing, off-limits sections found throughout various Disney Park locations on more than one occasion. What secrets are hiding just out of reach of public scrutiny? Moreover, why do we yearn to enter into forbidden, highly ...

Reselling has been a problem with limited edition merchandise at theme parks and beyond for years, and unfortunately, seasonal offerings and other special items make the practice even more noticeable. At the Walt Disney World Resort, specialty items like popcorn buckets, souvenir sippers, and limited edition pins, spirit jerseys, and Starbucks tumblers are among the usual lineup of items resellers ...

Have you been hoping to see more of Encanto (2021) at Walt Disney World? You may be in luck as a new addition is coming soon to EPCOT! Disney World has been slowly adding more nods from the film to the theme parks, especially in the Magic Kingdom which recently saw new Encanto features arrive at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. This ...

The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on March 20 and runs through July 5, 2023. The annual event features breathtaking topiaries of favorite Disney characters around the Park, along with outdoor kitchens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, exclusive merchandise and more. It might be Flower and Garden Festival, but this seasonal event actually comes with some ...