Let’s face it, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort can be quite exhausting, but well worth it. Getting up and moving or even after a long day in the parks, it’s nice to sit down for a meal that doesn’t require ordering from a menu or getting up from the table and visiting […]
Travel Through Time on Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot!
“Be entertained and enlightened during a zany, 45-minute multimedia trip through time and Ellen DeGeneres’s subconscious.” (Excerpt from Epcot attraction page of the Walt Disney World website) The Universe of Energy pavilion in Epcot’s Future World is the current home of Ellen’s Energy Adventure. I use the word “current” only because there have been rumors floating […]
Magical DIScoveries – Your Daily Dose of Disney History
“For eons our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe, and for a brief moment we have been its passengers…” May 25, 1986 was the last day Epcot guests heard the original narration of the Spaceship Earth attraction. Spaceship Earth, the center attraction of Epcot, is an 18-story “geosphere”, that looks like a giant […]
Electric Umbrella – Where Good Food “Rains” Supreme
When most people think of Epcot eateries, they immediately think of the amazing restaurants in World Showcase. However, there are several counter service restaurants in Future World that are worth checking out. One of those is Electric Umbrella. Located in the Innoventions courtyard, this large restaurant offers great food in a family friendly setting. Electric Umbrella, […]
New Details! 2016 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – Blooming with Fun!
With the official opening of the 2016 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival less than 2 weeks away, some new details have been emerging as to what Guests will be able to experience at this year’s festival. Merchandise Guests will be excited to see Figment in the main merchandise logo for the 2016 Epcot […]
Epcot Attractions with Short(er) Wait Times
No one likes to wait in lines; however, lines are a reality of visiting any theme park. Even Guests who know the ins and outs of FastPass+ have to wait in lines from time to time. If you’re in between FastPass+ reservations and the standby lines to the E-ticket attractions are long, there are several […]
Where to “Land” Now that Soarin’ Is Undergoing a Refurbishment
On January 4, 2016, the hang gliders of Soarin’ drifted to a landing for an extended period of time so that the attraction could undergo a major refurbishment. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit The Land in Epcot‘s Future World during your visit to Walt Disney World. There are plenty of things to see […]
The 23rd Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Grows!
For many of us, especially those of us in colder climates, springtime is a time we look to for renewal, the return of green grass, spring flowers and of course warmer temperatures. A sure sign of spring at the Walt Disney World Resort is the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. To celebrate the festival’s 23rd year in 2016, […]
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival to Expand in 2016!
Each Spring, Epcot hosts the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. In the past, the festival has started in early March and ended early to mid-May. According to news just released by Disney Parks Blog, the festival will be expanding from 75 days to 90 days in 2016! Epcot International Flower & Festival will burst […]
Soarin’ Refurbishment Date Has Been Announced!
As Magical DIStractions reported in March 2015, two highly popular attractions, Soarin‘ and Toy Story Mania, will both be expanded to improve Guest experiences and satisfaction. At the time of our March article, there was no word if Soarin‘ would be closed during the construction. We can now report that Soarin’ will indeed be closed […]