The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is short this year, because Thanksgiving was the latest that it can be in the year. Just because it is a short season does not mean that the annual festival isn’t jammed packed. Here are a few of the highlights. The cost is included in Epcot admission, although food and merchandise will of ...

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will begin on November 29, but on November 22 I was part of a hosted media group that was given a sneak peek at what is to come. Festival of the Holidays used to be called Holidays Around the World, and it looks like this is going to be the best year yet! ...

For years I have wanted to do the Backstage Magic Tour at Walt Disney World.  I always decided that it was just too expensive to add to our trips, and I kept putting it off.  With all the announcements of changes coming to Epcot I decided now or never. One of the main things I wanted to see is a ...

October 1, 2019 was a big day at Epcot. It was the beginning of two new major experiences. There was also a smaller option that was introduced as part of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. I was part of a hosted media group that got to experience it all. First the new small option. The Donut Box is ...

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival began on August 29, which was also the day that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened here in Florida. That was immediately followed by Hurricane Dorian and all of the uncertainty that came with the storm. It has also been hot, even by Florida’s standards! I’ve been to Epcot a few times since ...

For those of us who visit the Disney Parks on a regular basis, certain attractions are quite near and dear to our hearts. Therefore, while we all realize the parks do need to continue moving forward and improve their offerings for new generations, seeing some old favorites go can be a little bit emotional. Lately, many of these emotions have ...

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is quickly approaching. It will begin this year on August 29, which is the same day that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens. It will run until November 23, making it the longest Food & Wine Festival in Walt Disney World history! On August 16 I was invited for a media sneak peek at ...

Your dining and beverage options are practically limitless in Walt Disney World, and they vary from grab-‘n-go bites to swanky bars to elaborate table service restaurants.  If you’re looking for a place to relax and feel at home while you enjoy fantastic food and mouth-watering drinks, then you should try one of Epcot’s three lounges the next time you visit.  ...

Walt Disney World’s latest signature restaurant is open in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Takumi-Tei is Japanese for “house of the artisan”, and the name is perfect for this artistic new dining experience. I was invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration on August 6, and I was definitely impressed by the restaurant’s sheer beauty.    Takumi-Tei celebrates the five ...

Epcot is by far a favorite location for guests to experience while in Walt Disney World thanks to its incredible combination of attractions, entertainment, and more. Epcot is also the home of some of the most popular dining experiences in all of Walt Disney World including a brand new full service location in the Japan Pavilion. Takumi-Tei Restaurant opened in ...