KUKA Robotics Corporation has announced that their RoboSim 4-D Simulator ride system will be part of the upcoming new Innoventions attraction at Epcot called The Sum of All Thrills.
The KUKA RoboSim 4-D Simulator creates a 4-dimensional experience through 3-D robotic motion and “wind,” by controlling air movements to stimulate the senses providing a more realistic simulation [...]

By Jackie Roseboom
It’s time again to enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Besides just walking around and trying different foods and wines, there are many other events and activities. One of the most popular events is the Party for The Senses. A different one is held every Saturday night during the festival.
After reserving [...]

We had a chance to go up in a helicopter today during the grand opening of the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.
The property the two hotels sit on is surrounded by Disney World on three sides. So in addition to giving us a birds-eye view of the hotel property, we were able [...]

We recently had a chance to take a look behind-the-scenes at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival. Disney is gearing up for the festival’s 14th year and is producing an impressive new menu of foods from around the world, with 60 to 70 new items this year.
In today’s sneak peek, we spoke with Epcot Executive Chef Jens [...]

The newest addition to the Mexico pavilion at Epcot, La Cava del Tequila features more than 70 types of authentic tequila, ranging from the simplest to the rarest of them all, aged and made from distilled spirits from the agave plant. Tequilas range in price from $8 to $50 for a specialty tequila.
The addition features warm [...]

A few months ago, we told you about The Sum of All Thrills, the exhibit that is coming soon to Innoventions at Epcot. The exhibit, sponsored by Raytheon, will feature Innoventions’ first ride in the form of a robotic arm simulator.
Now, we have received some concept art depicting what The Sum of All Thrills will [...]

Journalist and TV anchor Dan Rather visited with Mickey Mouse today, Aug. 16, 2009 at Epcot. Rather was on vacation at the Walt Disney World theme park.
Photo by Matt Stroshane

The genuine Mexican cuisine of the San Angel Inn inside Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion will be joined by a variety of tequila flavors in La Cava del Tequila, which opens on August 28 next to the restaurant.
Guests visiting La Cava del Tequila will have the opportunity to enjoy over 70 types of authentic tequila from several major [...]

Chef Robert Irvine from Food Network’s Dinner Impossible, gets tips from Chef Mickey for his Oct. 25 appearance at the 14th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 25 to Nov. 8. During the six-week event, park guests can taste fine cuisine and wines from the top “foodie” cities of the world. Some 250 [...]

Some friends were in town this week so we made a full day trip to Epcot. Here are some things that caught my eye.
We start at the front of the park where the line for Spaceship Earth was very long early in the day. A tip for those who don’t know: wait and ride Spaceship [...]