Long-time theme park performer and show developer Ron Scheider has released an autobiography. Entitled, From Dreamer to Dreamfinder: A Life and Lessons Learned in 40 Years Behind a Name Tag, the book is currently available in paperback and ebook formats from all major retailers. Ron is probably best known for bringing to life the beloved character “Dreamfinder” [...]

The newest restaurant in World Showcase at Epcot, Monsieur Paul, is now open. The restaurant, located in Epcot’s France Pavilion, replaces Le Bistro de Paris and will provide guests with a refined, yet casual French dining experience presented by Chef Jerome Bocuse. Jerome is also the owner and operator of two other properties at Epcot: [...]

Test Track is officially open and brings a whole new level of fun to the old track we all know and love. Chevrolet designers and Walt Disney Imagineers bring together a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory virtual experience in automotive design while guests can create their own vehicle in a professional design studio. Chevrolet and Disney tapped their [...]

By Kevin Yee This week we look at the renovated Test Track, now open daily. It’s a reboot of the attraction that changes the entire story and theme, and adds a lot of color to the experience, though the ride vehicles and dynamics are unchanged. We also show the Rapunzel tower newly added to Fantasyland [...]

Walt Disney World recently started previews of the new Test Track at Epcot this weekend for cast members and their guests. The new Test Track, or Test Track 2.0, while keeping the same track layout, now features all-new state-of-art visuals, refurbished ride vehicles and a new soundtrack as well. The process starts in the queue [...]

We recently received some photos of the inside of the re-imagined Test Track attraction at Epcot from an anonymous source. Unscheduled cast member previews have been taking place, but no soft openings have happened yet. But from what we’ve seen and heard about the updated ride, it sounds like a winner. The new Epcot park maps already [...]

A private dessert party specifically for individuals affected by food allergies and intolerances is being held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at the France Pavilion at Epcot. The event will be hosted by the Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW Blog and Allergy Free Mouse. Both of which provide dining reviews, tips, and planning advice to the special diets [...]

With the official opening just a little over a month away, more concept art of Test Track 2.0 has been released giving a closer look at the queue, ride and post-show of the attraction. Test Track 2.0 is presented by Chevrolet and will offer guests a three-part experience: The experience will start in the ride’s [...]

The first two Starbucks locations in Walt Disney World’s theme parks will open next summer, one at Magic Kingdom and one at Epcot. These two locations will be the first at Disney World parks following the one at Disney California Adventure, which opened this summer. At the Magic Kingdom, on Main Street USA, the Main [...]

By Kevin Yee A special tour arranged with Disney led to this unique perspective: a trip through Spaceship Earth with the work lights on! Come along for the journey of a lifetime as we have a look at what’s visible when the work lights come on. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWfyWpMEb_E

By Kevin Yee This week we take a look at how Epcot’s 30th anniversary was celebrated – specifically the presentation by D23, Disney’s official fan club. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYL8z8GM7Zg

This past Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 was Epcot’s 30th anniversary, which makes enough of a milestone for a celebration. A couple of different types of celebrations were held. D23, Disney’s official fan club, held a series of presentations on Sept. 30, and a few special events were held for general park gusts on Oct. 1. [...]

Disney has announced details on how they’ll celebrate Epcot’s 30th anniversary on Oct. 1. Fans can look forward to historic presentations, performances and merchandise. Disney Parks Blog writer Jennifer Fickley-Baker outlined the lineup: • 1 – 2 p.m. – Designing the Future – Past and Present: A panel of Disney Imagineers remembers 30 years of [...]

The annual Disney Trading event was held this past weekend at Epcot. This year’s theme was Mickey’s Circus and besides trading and buying exclusive merchandise, paid attendees received a sneak peek at some upcoming pins and vinyl products. The event was held in the World Showplace, which is between Canada and the U.K. at Epcot. [...]

Disney recently released a series of three funny promotional videos for this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. These videos featuring some Disney chefs and characters are sure to give you a chuckle. Watch as two chefs prepare to make bread for the event: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQHADhnni6A Watch as a chef cuts up some apples: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxET-QShfmE [...]

Walt Disney World is bring the Christmas cheer early this year as their annual holiday events will start earlier than ever on Nov. 9, 2012. At the Magic Kingdom, there is an extra night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with 20 nights, at Epcot, singer/actress Olivia Newton John makes her debut as a celebrity [...]

Bistro de Paris, the upstairs restaurant in the France Pavilion at Epcot, is getting a whole new look plus a new name by early December and by mid-December, a new bakery will also be open.The restaurant will be completely new with a new name, dining room and menu. It will still offer true French cuisine but with [...]

If you’re attending a wedding reception at Epcot, or receive a special Disney gift basket, you may be able to get your hands on some special glasses. These paper glasses don’t look like much, but if you put them on at night and look at the lights, or a fireworks show, you’ll have Mickey-vision. You [...]

By Lonnie Hicks We are definitely not happy Disney World cast members at Epcot’s “The American Adventure” pavilion. In the near future, we will (unfortunately) no longer portray “Colonial Gentlefolk” and represent hospitable residents of the magnificent Georgian mansion which houses the unique Epcot animatronic theater show known as “The American Adventure” because some Disney [...]

Central Florida’s many theme parks will light the night skies July 4, 2012 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Red, Brick and Boom at Legoland Florida and more. Check out this year’s Fourth of July line up: At the Magic Kingdom, “Disney’s Celebrate [...]