Skip to main content

Posts

Ears the News: March 16, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Starting April 13, 2018, Disney's Contemporary Resort will introduce a brand-new, playful and immersive Pixar character experience as part of a pilot program.  Each night, kids, ages 4-12, will be transported to a world full of excitement and adventure with their favorite characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles”! It all kicks off with Space Ranger Training where kids will learn how to identify and battle enemies of the Star Command. Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup. During the Piston Cup Challenge, youngsters will be able to build a race car, then race it on the Radiator Springs Racetrack. And finally, kids will learn some sweet dance moves during the Incredible Dance Party with Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible. What else is on the menu? Games, dinner and dessert, of course! Concept Art co

Ears the News: March 3, 2018 Edition

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . The Gardens of the World tour returns to Epcot during the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. The price of this tour is $85 plus tax per Guest, and Epcot admission is required and is not included in the price of the tour. Gardens of the World begins at 9am and takes place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the festival. Call 407-WDW-TOUR to book. Gardens of the World Tour – Spring Edition Explore the lush landscapes and signature displays of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! Over the course of 3 hours, join a knowledgeable Disney Horticulturist—and a small group of fellow enthusiasts too—for a fascinating walking tour throughout the World Showcase Pavilions. During this journey “around the world,” you’ll experience the following: Become privy to behind-the-scenes tales about the award-winning topiaries and gardens that make t

GRAND OPENING! Welcome to the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! PART TWO

Welcome back, Disney Festival Fans!       I hope you enjoyed my vibrant photo safari of the 2018 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival ! (If you missed it, hakuna matata! Click HERE !) But now, it's time to hit up those Outdoor Kitchens!  Epcot has combined the most popular element of the very popular Food and Wine Festival, into the spring festival, opening about a dozen booths around World Showcase. Each location sells smaller, sample sized food items, as well as regional alcoholic beverages. For Food and Wine, the booths are themed to various countries around the world, and Flower and Garden's booths are similar, but they also incorporate the element of farm or garden fresh items, as well. But what it boils down to is this: YUM!       Before we get into the individual booths, I will say this... similar to last year, many of the portions are larger, as are the prices. This could be seen as a plus or a minus. If you're the type who likes to j