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Beloved ‘Muppets’ Experience Returns to Walt Disney World for a Limited Time

Spaceship Earth at Epcot glows brilliantly as a Beacon of Magic after dark, with Minnie Mouse greeting guests nearby and Kermit the Frog serenading everyone with “Rainbow Connection” on his banjo while relaxing on a log.

UPDATED: This experience returned for a limited time during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This spring, the Park is celebrating its annual Flower & Garden Festival, which features different entertainment. Read our tips for Flower & Garden Festival here.  If there is anything we could always use some more of at Walt Disney World, it’s ‘Muppets!’ While the ...

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The Photo Ops You Can’t Miss at This Year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

This winter is an exciting time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts happening now and running through February 20, 2023. The festival brings with it several returning favorite elements like the Disney on BROADWAY Concert Series, the ever-so-popular Figment popcorn bucket, live art demonstrations, outdoor kitchens, and so much more. One ...

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Disney Confirms This Pavilion Planned for EPCOT May Not Actually Happen

Goofy greets guests in front of the glowing Epcot dome, its colorful lights reflecting the playful spirit of the Disney Play Pavilion as visitors stroll by under the night sky.

EPCOT is currently undergoing its greatest reimagining since the Disney Park opened in 1982. If you have visited EPCOT recently, you have probably noticed the construction walls up all around World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration (the areas formerly known as Future World), especially as work continues on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. While Disney World’s new Moana ...

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VIDEO: Move Over, EPCOT – This Disney Park’s Elsa Animatronic Is the Best in the Business!

Elsa, Anna, and Olaf gather for a magical moment as Mickey and Minnie Mouse wave enthusiastically in the foreground, all beaming with smiles—creating a scene reminiscent of meeting the stunning Elsa animatronic at Hong Kong Disneyland.

It’s no secret that most kids have gotten the “Frozen Fever.” Something about Disney’s Frozen series is so irresistible to Disney fans, children, and adults alike. Is it the fun, adorable characters? The whimsical, magical setting? The catchy, award-winning music? A culmination of all three? Regardless of the reason, fans love it, and Disney is well-aware. RELATED: Everything We Know About ...

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Disney’s Latest Annual Passholder Exclusive Features ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’

Cinderella Castle stands majestically at Disney World, with Mickey Mouse showcased in a bright yellow square and Dumbo soaring in the foreground, highlighting the coveted Dumbo Annual Passholder magnet.

Disney has been ramping up the excitement for its Annual Passholders lately, and the latest complimentary offering is not to be missed! Being an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World comes with several perks ranging from things like discounted Resort stays to exclusive merchandise (and sometimes even specialty beverages), discounts at restaurants and shops, and more. Recently, Disney also made ...

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Construction on This Disney Park’s Newest Themed-Land Has Officially Begun

Mickey and Pluto dressed in construction outfits greet guests in front of the iconic roller coaster and Ferris wheel at Pixar Pier as the sun sets, while the dazzling lights of San Fransokyo at Disney California Adventure shimmer in the background.

Disney California Adventure is home to 8 different themed lands: Buena Vista Street, Hollywood Land, Grizzly Peak, Paradise Gardens, Pacific Wharf, Cars Land, Pixar Pier, and Avengers Campus. At last year’s D23 Expo conference, it was announced that the Pacific Wharf would be reimagined into an iconic, fan-favorite fictional city: San Fransokyo. As of today, construction has begun on this ...

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Disney Confirms Opening Date for Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom

Goofy, dressed as a daring stunt pilot, poses with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse amid vibrant circus decor at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom.

During the initial lockdown stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World reopened after a four-month-long closure. Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT looked incredibly different. Not only were the Disney Parks less crowded due to reduced capacities, but the operations were different too. Face masks were required, even in outdoor spaces. Many aspects of the traditional Disney ...

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Disney Just Brought Back the Original Journey Into Imagination Attraction in a New Way

Figment the purple dragon appears against vibrant scenes from the imaginative EPCOT Festival of the Arts attraction, capturing the whimsical spirit beloved by Disney fans.

Whether you are a seasoned Disney veteran or a newbie to the Walt Disney World Resort, you probably have some familiarity with Figment. This loveable purple dragon has his own attraction in EPCOT, and serves as a sort of unofficial mascot to the annual festivals that take place at this Disney Park. Oh, and he has quite the popular popcorn ...

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PHOTO: EPCOT’s Newest Beacon of Magic Commemorates Everyone’s Favorite Dragon

Mickey Mouse and Figment the purple dragon greet guests in front of the monorail with EPCOT’s iconic glowing geodesic dome shining behind them at night, creating a magical Disney World moment.

Walt Disney World Resort truly is the Most Magical Place on Earth, from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom, to Hollywood Studios, to EPCOT. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Walt Disney Company created the Most Magical Celebration on Earth. As a part of this 16-month-long celebration, the iconic landmarks from each Disney Park have been lit up with something called ...

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Here’s How to Get Your Own Figment Popcorn Bucket for a Limited Time

Figment plush toys, the iconic Figment popcorn bucket, classic Mickey Mouse artwork, and Spaceship Earth gleaming beneath a bright blue Epcot sky.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off today and runs through February 20, 2023. This annual event is open of the most underrated seasonal activities at Walt Disney World encompassing the arts in all its forms with painting demonstrations, unique photo ops, a live music series featuring Broadway performers, the culinary arts, and more. Last year’s festival featured ...

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