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EPCOT unveils all-new โLuminous: A Symphony of Usโ nighttime spectacular
EPCOT has now officially debuted โLuminous: A Symphony of Us,โ its new nighttime spectacle that illuminates the World Showcase Lagoon.
EPCOT: Spaceship Earth dances to โBeauty and the Beastโ inspired light show
As guests sip and dine their way around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival - they might want to look to Spaceship Earth.
Disney announces dates for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Walt Disney World announced Wednesday the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin on July 15. AdGuests enjoy beverages during the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Walt Disney World)The festival will have merchandise available including spirit jerseys, baseball caps and so much more. Walt Disney World is currently offering its Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will run through Nov. 20. Walt Disney World plans to release more details in the future.
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Disney rolls out first barge for new โHarmoniousโ show at EPCOT
ORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World imagineer Zach Riddley shared photos on his Instagram of progress for the upcoming Epcot nighttime show, Harmonious. As promised during a November D23 discussion, the first of several barges was pushed out into the World Showcase lagoon to begin testing. (Walt Disney World)Each barge will house a number of show elements including custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, colorful lights, lasers, pyrotechnics and more. Disney began work on the barges in January in a backstage area of EPCOTโs World Showcase. (Walt Disney World)During the day, the barge fountains will be on and provide new energy to World Showcase Lagoon before the nighttime spectacular begins.
Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays now underway
ORLANDO, Fla โ The Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is now underway at Walt Disney World. Full Screen 1 / 50 Guests can enjoy a Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie at Yukon Holiday Kitchen at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FlaThe holiday cookie stroll will also return this season. Guests can grab a festival passport and travel around World Showcase to purchase cookies in a number of locations. Made especially for the cookie stroll is a new ceramic cookie jar featuring Chip and Dale. Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar (Disney Parks Blog)Also new this year is โOlafโs Holiday Tradition Expedition,โ a festive scavenger hunt around World Showcase.
Performers announced for Epcot concert series
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Disney is giving Local 6 new details about a big event at Epcot. It's called the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series. Seven tribute bands will perform at the America Gardens Theatre, which is right next to the American Adventure at the World Showcase. There are three shows each night, at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. Here is the schedule of performers:June 10-17: Hotel California - Eagles tribute bandJune 18-23: Mike Delguidice & Big Shot - A Billy Joel tribute bandJune 24-30: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees tribute bandJuly 1-7: Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi tribute bandJuly 8-17: Police Experience - The Police tribute bandJuly 18-21: Southbound and Company - Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute bandJuly 22-28: 2U - U2 tribute band