The first inaugural International Festival of the Arts has begun at Epcot this winter. If you think of Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival as Food & Wine with Flowers, then you can think of the new event as Food & Wine with Art. Because of course an abundance of sweet and savory morsels, possibly washed down with something bright and bubbly, is at the heart of all three festivals. At the same time, art and artists really are front and center on festival weekends. While the last weekend … [Read more...]

For many experienced Disney World visitors, Epcot's World Showcase is the place to be at Walt Disney World, especially at night. But for many first time Disney World visitors, they just don't understand the attraction. Check out 10 reasons why you and your family should make your way to Epcot and visit Epcot's World Showcase. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. The romance and glamour of International destinations! You can explore the world without the hassle, stress, and expense of … [Read more...]

Brand new for 2017, Walt Disney World has just announced the first ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts debuts January 13 – February 20. 2-17. It’ll be a trifecta of global masterpieces: combining visual, culinary and performing arts for six colorful weekends. From the pieces of Disney historical artist Mary Blair and Herb Ryman art of Epcot, to current Disney artists Joe Kaminski and Costa Alavezos, guests won’t only be surrounded by … [Read more...]

One of the reasons guests keep coming back to Walt Disney World for repeat visits, year after year, is that there's always something new to discover in the parks. Of course, Disney is always reinventing attractions, retrofitting restaurant locations, tweaking character experiences, and plussing rides - not to mention opening entirely new lands. But a separate reason you keep discovering new magic is the fact that some of it is hard to find, though it's been there all along. Like all the parks, … [Read more...]

"Pace yourself" is about the simplest and best piece of advice you'll find for visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. Keep heat and humidity in mind when planning your daily itineraries at each park. Epcot provides plenty of opportunities to escape from the sun. While you can't avoid the Florida heat totally, here are 7 ways to beat the heat in Epcot. 1. If possible, visit Future World in the morning (World Showcase doesn't open until 11:00 a.m., so you can't start your day there in … [Read more...]