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EPCOT’s Germany Features Fun Disney Themed Merchandise

One of the common complaints I hear about the parks concerns the lack of souvenirs that are specific to the attraction, show, or experience that gave you that magic feeling. So, I’m happy to announce that there has been some great progress made, at least if you’re in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion. In addition to the many gifts and goodies that you might find had you traveled to Germany, they’ve recently introduced a number of Disney themed items.

Although it’s still September, technically Octoberfest is already underway. There’s is a fun collection of Goofy themed merchandise created for Octoberfest.

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Octoberfest returns to EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion

Part of the fun of having representations of countries from the around the world in Orlando’s backyard, is that you get to experience some of their national holidays. Few are more festive, or more tasty, than Octoberfest. The Munich Oktoberfest, a 16-day traditional German festival,… Read More »Octoberfest returns to EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion

EPCOT Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Small Event, Talks

EPCOT Center, the first Disney theme park to break the Magic Kingdom mold, turns thirty on October 1st. While the mission has shifted from the original vision for the future and the name is now just Epcot, it’s still spectacular in many ways. The 1st… Read More »EPCOT Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Small Event, Talks

U.S. Soldier Returns from Afghanistan to Surprise Family with Walt Disney World Reunion

Walt Disney World is known as a place where families can have a great time together. But what happens if time, distance and service to one’s country keeps them apart? Well, sometimes magic happens. That was the case when the children of SPC Scott Halquist… Read More »U.S. Soldier Returns from Afghanistan to Surprise Family with Walt Disney World Reunion

Magic Kingdom Photo Update – Part 2

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Update - Gaston's Tavern

In part one of this week’s Magic Kingdom Photo Update, we explored the changes installed in Fantasyland since our last visit. Today we spend a bit more time in Fantasyland before venturing out to Storybook Circus and beyond. Let’s get right to it:

Above and below we peek over the walls to see some of the fantastic detail work done on the roofs and facades in Gaston’s Village. I can’t wait to get over there and explore it myself

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Update - Gaston's Village

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EPCOT Update and a Wish

The other day as I strolled around EPCOT, I wondered why is ‘Future World’ stuck in the past. Of all the attractions only Mission: Space could be said to be forward looking. Spaceship Earth tacks a little choose your own adventure video on the end with a look forward, but the bulk of the ride is about the past. The rest of the ‘future attractions’ are really now ‘present day’ attractions. Why hasn’t Disney kept up with some of the latest technologies of the future?

Where are the ec0-friendly buildings, how about podcars (or other rapid transit innovations (Google Self Driving car anyone?)), and a view of what work will be like in the future. Recreate a portion of Masdar City, the first city designed to be energy neutral. Inspire guests with a vision of the future where technology is there to enable us to achieve even more as a planet.

Anyway, enough of that rant. There is change at the center, and I took a few pictures on my stroll. Here are some of the new things I saw in the park:


The cast member greeting position for the Seas with Finding Nemo pavilion has a new shade structure. It looks nice, but unfortunately they didn’t see fit to install a solar power fan for the cast member stationed there.


A close look at the floor reveals this is a future site of Fastpass Plus.

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Meet Chef Christine Weissman Disneyland’s New Executive Chef

While on board the Disney Fantasy in March, I had the opportunity to sit down for a group interview with Chef Christine Weissman. At the time she was the head Executive Chef for the Disney Cruise Line, but has recently been moved to be over… Read More »Meet Chef Christine Weissman Disneyland’s New Executive Chef

EPCOT Continues Adding New Dining Experiences, This Time in France

Both Mexico and Italy have seen their EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions add some amazing food and drink options over the last few years. While we can still hope that America gets a food makeover, it is good news to hear that France will be plussing… Read More »EPCOT Continues Adding New Dining Experiences, This Time in France