Disney World has lots of great food. There are some really good signature dining restaurants like California Grill and the Yachtsman Steakhouse and some good quick service options at the hotels and parks, but sometimes all you are looking for is a good snack.
Last year Disney made a decision that upset a lot of guests. They cancelled the popular show Off Kilter in Epcot. The show had a big following and people started petitions to try to save them. The band did not come back, but was replaced with a Canadian Lumberjack show. This was just over a year ago and now it seems that the lumberjacks have performed their last show.
Most people have a favorite Disney or Pixar animated movie or short and Disney knows that people love the movies. So they are bringing something new and fun to Epcot.
This is a favorite among a lot of people. This event showcases different holidays from around the world. So guests are able to get a glimpse of each country’s holiday tradition as they travel around the World Showcase.
Disney has released the full list of celebrities that will be narrating The Candlelight Processional this year at Epcot. The celebrities rounding out the list are Chandra Wilson from “Grey’s Anatomy,” Daniel Dae Kim from “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-O,” and America Ferrera from “Ugly Betty.”
Other than the “It’s not worth it to take little kids to Disney, because they won’t remember it” statement, there is one more common statement I don’t agree with either. For some reason people seem to think Epcot is just for adults and that kids will be bored. That could not be farther from the truth and I will tell you why.
Epcot has come a long way since it first opened. There are now a bunch of things for kids to do throughout the park. Between rides, character meet and greets, restaurants, and other activities geared towards kids, you might actually want to plan two days to visit Epcot!
Here is a list of things kids of all ages can enjoy in Epcot:
Attractions
Entertainment– These are fun shows and character meet & greets in both Future World and the World Showcase
So as you can see, there is plenty to keep the kids entertained while you are in Epcot. It’s a great park (my favorite!) and it would be a shame to skip it just because you have little ones. Epcot is a great time for everyone!
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Good news for anyone making reservations at Garden Grill Restaurant in the Land Pavilion in Epcot. They are now taking reservations for breakfast and lunch!
Dinner packages are now available for the Candlelight Processional that takes place in Epcot! So that means you get to enjoy a delicious meal at one of the Epcot restaurants (listed below) and then follow it up with a beautiful holiday show.
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Eat to the Beat is back for this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival! It’s extra special this year, because it’s the 20th anniversary for the festival.
According to Andrea Finger, Director of Communications for Disney, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope was carried through Epcot yesterday for the Unified Relay Across America. This is a first time event and hundreds of cast members as well as guests cheered and encouraged the volunteers carrying the torch.
After the torch made its way through Epcot it made its way to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn where the ceremonial lighting took place.
The stop in Disney World was one of many that will be happening over the 46 days of the course as the torch gets passed. The torch will be passed through all 50 states and will end in Los Angeles at the opening ceremonies for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
Disney is one of the sponsors for the Special Olympics World games and ESPN will be covering the highlights. This is a nine-day event and the Opening Ceremony will be on July 25.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
Source: Disney Parks Blog