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October 11, 2011
Celebration to open Full-size Publix Supermarket
Just stumbled on this permits today, and while it's not exactly Disney World related being part of Celebration, the land was originally part of the EPCOT landmass. Not to mention, we've always felt there needed to be a closer Publix. … Continue reading →
Epcot Adds Sukkah during Sukkot for Guests Visiting Resort
To celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, Disney has allowed the Chabad of South Orlando to erect at Sukkah just outside the turnstiles of Epcot. Per their website, it will be located "…the right of & before the Ticket Counters. Go to … Continue reading →
October 10, 2011
Continuing Problems with Epcot's Seas Causes Pavilion Closure
If you were unaware, the giant fish tank at The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion (formerly and often still called "The Living Seas") has been having problems recently. At 203 ft. diameter and 27 ft. deep, the main tank … Continue reading →
October 6, 2011
B-Roll: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Yes, we know we've been on a video kick here lately. This one is just some ambiance and normal operations shot around Epcot to promote the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.
Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia Kindle Sale: $2.99
The Kindle edition of our book The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia is on sale for just $2.99 (reg: $9.95). The book contains the most complete history of Epcot you'll find in print. If you like our blog, you'll love our book. … Continue reading →
Epcot's Test Track Overhaul Solidifies with Post-Easter Closure
We've gotten word that the final pieces are being put into place to take Test Track down over the summer, likely just after the Easter crowds are gone. Apparently GM has signed fully onto the deal and it's not a … Continue reading →
October 4, 2011
B-Roll: Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary Celebration
In case you thought you missed anything exciting by not getting up early and going to the Magic Kingdom to see the 40th Anniversary events – Disney created this convenient video to show you that no, no you did not.
Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary Interviews with Meg Crofton and Phil Holmes
An interesting little clip with soundbites from Meg Crofton and Phil Holmes filmed for the promotion of the 40th Anniversary at Walt Disney World. Our brows were particularly perked by the mention of "more sooner" and the emphasis on how … Continue reading →
Epcot's Recent Past: The Living Seas Robot Dolphin
In 1999 guests at Epcot could visit the Living Seas pavilion and meet DRU – the Dolphin Robotic Unit. Here's a video form his creator that showcases how it was used in the pavilion for educational shows. Here's a excerpt … Continue reading →
September 30, 2011
Disney confirms Jan-May 2012 opening of parts of New Fantasyland
A new press release put out today by Disney confirm a few items of interest in the timeline for the Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland expansion.The new Great Goofini coaster, half of the new double Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and Fantasyland … Continue reading →
