Posts tagged with: "epcot"

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Disney releases Epcot tilt-shift video

Disney is following up its first tilt-shift video (celebrating The Magic Kingdom's 38th birthday) with another tilt-shift video--this time showing off Epcot. The occasion cited is something of a pre-celebratory kick-off to Walt Disney's birthday on December 5. Take a look at the video... [More]

Video: Epcot's new Sum of All Thrills simulator

The Sum of All Thrills robot roller coaster simulator opened at Epcot yesterday and there are already videos of this high-tech thrill ride pouring onto the Internet. Below are a series of videos courtesy of JeffLangDVD. The videos show the entire process from the... [More]

'Sum of all Thrills' DIY coaster opens at Epcot

The Sum of all Thrills simulated roller coaster has opened at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The ride, designed by Raytheon and Walt Disney Imagineering, is something of a do-it-yourself interactive experience that allows guest to design their own digital roller coaster and then... [More]

Disney, GM keeping quiet on future of Test Track

Months after publicly questioning the viability of GM's sponsorship of Disney's Test Track at Epcot, both companies remain silent on the attraction's fate. General Motors CEO Frederick Henderson was in Orlando last when Orlando Sentinel columnist Beth Kassab asked about the latest negotiations between... [More]

Disney's 2009 Food & Wine Festival now open

The 2009 Food & Wine Festival at Epcot in Walt Disney World opened this past weekend and this year's festivities are shaping up to be the most grandiose yet. Still not convinced? Disney has released some information on this year's event that may help:... [More]

Disney CEO Iger denies 'Captain EO' return

Speaking at the D23 conference last week, Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger dispelled rumors that the 3-D film "Captain EO" would be making a return engagement at Disneyland. "There aren't plans to bring back 'Captain EO' at this time. We are... [More]

Side Attractions: Tid-bits and left-overs

Beginning today, Lifthill will be posting the shortest of news tid-bits for your reading pleasure. We will try to post these daily in an effort to keep you, our dear readers, fully informed of amusement park and roller coaster happenings. Read on for one-shots... [More]

Epcot's Food & Wine Festival 2009 preview

The 2009 Food & Wine Festival at Epcot begins Sept. 25 and Disney has released detailed information about this year's event. Same as every year, the six-week festival will feature fine cuisine, wines and other beverages that are sure to please foodies from all... [More]

Concept art for Epcot's 'Sum of All Thrills'

Disney has released concept art for the Sum of All Thrills attraction coming soon to Epcot's Innoventions. The Sum of All Thrills will feature Innoventions' first robotic arm simulator that allows riders to experiece a full range of motion while hanging at the end... [More]

Epcot's Food & Wine Festival eats listed in full

Stitch Kingdom has posted the complete listing cuisine that will be available at the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Pricing for each location is not yet available. You will find a sample of the items available below; click through to Stitch Kingdom... [More]

Cat Cora's Kouzzina now open at Disney

Walt Disney World's newest eatery, Kouzzina by Cat Cora, has officially opened at Disney's Boardwalk Resort. Replacing the former Mediterranean-focused Spoodles, Kouzzina's is also mostly a Mediterranean affair, with a focus on Greek dishes, and is open for both breakfast and dinner. Specialties include... [More]

Disney to charge for Food & Wine Festival demos

The formerly free seminars and cooking demonstrations at Disney's Food & Wine Festival at Epcot will no longer be quite so free. This year, Disney will begin charging $8 for the chance to watch the demonstrations. Previously, Disney would charge for premium food and... [More]

Walt Disney World outs 2010 Dining Plan pricing

Walt Disney World has released complete details, including pricing, for its 2010 Dining Plan (PDF Link) options. Two of the three available plans have seen a price increases, most up $2 per day compared to 2009 pricing. For the Quick Service Dining Plan, Adults... [More]

Epcot's Mexico tequila bar to open soon

La Cava del Tequila, the new tequila bar next to the San Angel Inn restaurant inside the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, is apparently scheduled to open prior to September 25, the kick-off date for the 2009 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The much-anticipated... [More]

Epcot's Living With the Land gets refurb

Living With the Land, the slow-moving boat ride found on the bottom floor of the Land pavilion across from Soarin', has closed down for refurbishment. The Orlando Business Journal reports that the Walt Disney World theme park said it plans to re-open the ride... [More]

Epcot Candlelight Processional schedule released

Walt Disney World has announced its 2009 schedule of speakers for Epcot's annual Candlelight Processional, which will run from November 27 to December 30. With three presentations scheduled at the America Gardens theater at 5, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly, the Processional features celebrity... [More]

Epcot 2009 Eat to the Beat schedule revealed

The complete list of musical acts scheduled to appear during this year's Eat to the Beat concert series, which runs during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, has been announced. This year, 17 different acts will perform, with concerts beginning at 5:15, 6:30... [More]

Walt Disney World raises ticket prices

Despite a number of ongoing promotions to encourage potential guests to visit during the economic downturn, Disney has announced that it will be increasing ticket prices at its Walt Disney World parks beginning Sunday. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the price of an adult... [More]

Epcot's Food & Wine Festival dates and pricing detailed

Tickets for this year's Food & Wine Festival at Epcot will soon be available. Interested epicureans can purchase tickets beginning August 11. Reservations can be made at 7 a.m. on that same day, but be sure to get them early because many of the... [More]

Disney World continues free dining promotion

Walt Disney World has announced that it is extending its free dining promotion through December, albeit with slightly modified terms. Originally scheduled to end on Oct. 3, the revised promotion will run until December 17, with a four-day blackout period around Thanksgiving, the Orlando... [More]

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