Sneak a Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

 

Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream

 

The Official Ticket Center Inc. ~ I just found out that there will be three new tasting marketplaces – Belgium, South Korea and Singapore – joining the line-up at the 15th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicking off in just weeks. For 45 fabulous days, you can nosh your way around World Showcase Lagoon tasting everything from savory chicken souvlaki to sweet Belgian waffles. Continue reading

Walt Disney World ~ Where’s Scoop Sanderson

 

 

Where's Scoop Sanderson Trading Pins???

Where's Scoop Sanderson Trading Pins???

 

 

The Official Ticket Center Inc. ~ “Where’s Scoop?” It is one of the more popular questions I’ve been asked during my time writing for this blog. For those who are unfamiliar, “Scoop” is Scoop Sanderson, Main Street Gazette Reporter, Town Councilman and Pin-thusiast. Fellow Disney Blogger (and awesome photographer) Gene Duncan first introduced The Official Ticket Center readers to Scoop back in May 2010. Gene also provided the great picture at the top of this article featuring Scoop holding the first Scoop Sanderson pin. Continue reading

15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival By The Numbers: 33,000 Bottles of Wine & Champagne!

 

15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

 

The Official Ticket Center Inc. ~ Ok, I just got this information hot off the press, so sit back and try to comprehend the amounts of food, wine, and everything else that is delicious in this world and then picture yourself there with friends and family having the time of your life.  You and your friends can sip great wines, savor new tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long as the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years of Delicious Discoveries Oct. 1-Nov. 14, 2010. Continue reading

New Pizzeria Via Napoli Unveiled at Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort

 

A SLICE OF ITALY: Via Napoli newest restaurant in the Italy pavilion at Epcot

A SLICE OF ITALY: Via Napoli newest restaurant in the Italy pavilion at Epcot

 

 

The Official Ticket Center Inc. ~  Patina Restaurant Group has opened a new casual pizzeria, called Via Napoli, adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, its restaurant in the Italy pavilion in Epcot World Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This becomes the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever open in the park. Continue reading

Sample Beverages From Around The World At Epcot’s Club Cool

Beverly Taste Tests At Epcot

Beverly Taste Tests At Epcot

Club Cool at Epcot is a perfect stop on a hot summer day. And once inside, you’ll likely hear chatter ( maybe even a few stories) about an Italian beverage called Beverly. It’s made by The Coca-Cola Company and it has a distinct taste. I certainly remember the first time I tasted it and here are a few others who probably will too. Check it out:

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‘Summer Nightastic!’ Dazzles with After-Dark Excitement at Walt Disney World Resort June 6-Aug. 14

 

Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic

Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic

 

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Summer nights at Walt Disney World Resort will enchant theme park guests when glittering light magic, high adventure, dance fever, thrills and chills set the after-dark scene. From June 6 through Aug. 14, “Summer Nightastic!” lights up the entertainment experience at the Vacation Kingdom with a megawatt parade, a fireworks extravaganza, a rockin’ dance party, concerts and other surprises.

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Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic!

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Summer Nightastic - Disney's Mainstreet Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom

Light up your summer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida with Summer Nightastic! from June 6 through August 14, 2010. See Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade, experience the new special effects at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, thrill to the new Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular, and groove to a dance party and the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series.

To pack in all the excitement, summertime park hours are extended. Summer Nightastic! is included with your purchase of Discount Disney Tickets – Buy a 3 Day Base or Hopper Ticket, and get 2 Days FREE! Continue reading

Magic Kingdom – Wishes Fireworks Special Experiences

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to not one, but two of the most spectacular fireworks displays you’ll ever witness.  Epcot Center offers nightly showings of Illuminations and Magic Kingdom also offers its Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks display nightly.

With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Disney Tickets, you can make your Disney vacation even more memorable by adding on a special dining experience.  Magic Kingdom offers two that highlight the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular show: the Wishes Dessert Party and the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage. Continue reading

Mother’s Day 2010 at Walt Disney World

Celebrate YOUR Mrs. Incredible this Mother's Day!

Celebrate YOUR Mrs. Incredible this Mother's Day!

Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has a ton of fun to offer the whole family, but with Mother’s Day just around the corner (May 9th), you better have something special planned for YOUR Mrs. Incredible.  Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of dining opportunities, both in the parks and in the resorts, that you can add on to your Disney vacation.  Some of the resorts also offer Spa Packages, and you don’t necessarily have to be resort guests to enjoy this benefit.  Definitely something to look into!

With the money you’ll save purchasing Discount Disney Tickets, treat Mom to one of these Disney Dining Opportunites that will truly accentuate your Mother’s Day celebration. Continue reading

Epcot Welcomes Back Captain EO, Starring Michael Jackson

Captain EO

Captain EO, a 3D movie starring Michael Jackson, is returning to Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida on July 2nd.  The show has already returned to Disneyland California and is scheduled to open at both Disneyland Tokyo and Paris this summer. Continue reading