Category: EPCOT

Mar 10 2010

Walt Disney World – 13,000 Princesses Run Half-Marathon Weekend

Some runners dressed up as Disney Princesses during the Half-Marathon

Some runners dressed up as Disney Princesses for the Half-Marathon

This past weekend, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida hosted the Disney’s Princess Half-Marathon.  The event included a Fit for a Princess Expo on Friday, a Royal Family 5k and Kids Races on Saturday, and the Half-Marathon on Sunday.  Walt Disney World hosts a series of atheltic and endurance events all year, with runners and princesses traveling from all over the world to participate! Read more »

Feb 24 2010

2010 Epcot® Flower & Garden Festival

 

Epcot 2010 Flower & Garden Festival

Epcot 2010 Flower & Garden Festival

 

Dates: March 3, 2010 – May 16, 2010

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is a spring special event filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events. Read more »

Feb 10 2010

Epcot at Walt Disney World Unveils Smarter Planet by IBM

Epcot IBM Smarter Planet

Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida recently opened a new interactive exhibit in Innoventions West – Smarter Planet, presented by IBM.  The exhibit allows guests to discover the global impact of individual and collective conservation efforts.  Check out this video: Read more »

Oct 16 2009

Walt Disney World Reveals New Ride at Epcot

The ‘Sum of All Thrills’ simulator ride at Epcot uses robot-arm technology that Universal Orlando is also believed to be using for a new Harry Potter ride.

'Sum of All Fears' Simulator Ride at Epcot, Walt Disney World

Guests ride the 'Sum of All Thrills' simulator ride at Epcot, at the grand opening of the attraction at Walt Disney World.

 

 

Walt Disney World in Orlando unveiled its newest attraction Wednesday, October 14th – a small but significant addition featuring first-of-its-kind simulators.  Read more »

Sep 15 2009

Epcot Changes Line Up for Candlelight Processional 2009

2009 Epcot Candlelight Processional

2009 Epcot Candlelight Processional

Changes in Epcot’s Candlelight Processional lineup include Angela Bassett, Courtney Vance

Actors Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance have joined the lineup of narrators for Candlelight Processional, the part of Epcot’s holiday offerings. The couple, who have been married since 1997, will read during the performances of Dec. 28-30, according to www.disneyworld.com. Bassett is lending her voice to the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated project, The Princess and the Frog, currently set to be released Dec. 25, 2009. Read more »

Aug 05 2009

Culinary Cook Off at EPCOT

Georges Perrier

Georges Perrier

Now, here’s something a little bit different for all of you EPCOT visitors this weekend. There’s a Culinary Cook Off. Great Chef Georges Perrier and others will be on hand to delight EPCOT goers with their tasty culinary delights. It’s just one of many fun-filled summer events that await at EPCOT. Need tickets? Want insider discounts? Visit Official Ticket Center now.