food IS a theme park
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival just began last week, but we already have MORE Festival news to share!
Festival of the Arts
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will return to Disney World from January 17th through February 24th, 2020!
In case you missed it, in preparation for Hurricane Dorian, Disney World announced early closures for its four theme parks for today, September 3rd. Operating hours were later extended for Epcot and Disney Springs, but all other parks were closed by 3 PM.
Hurricane Dorian Radar – September 3rd
Now, we have some good news to share, because all four theme parks and Disney Springs will reopen tomorrow, September 4th!
We’re STILL recovering from the onslaught of information that came out of D23 Expo 2019.
Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney
We learned about a new Moana-themed attraction, the upcoming Star Wars hotel (named Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser) and so much more.
You’ve most likely heard about Hurricane Dorian. The Orlando International Airport announced they would cease operations at 2 AM today, and this storm has caused Disney World to cancel Advance Dining Reservations and announce early park closures for September 3rd (today).
Hurricane Dorian as of 9/3
But now, both Disney Springs and Epcot will remain open several hours later than previously expected.
Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… .
The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival has officially started and we’re covering it all! See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and ALL THE FOOD PHOTOS as well — here! And don’t forget to check out our Best of the Fest!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now OPEN in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland! We were LIVE on opening day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — see all our in-depth reporting here!
Drinks at the NEW Oasis Canteen
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Ready for an afternoon of fine dining, amazing food, and lots of whisky? We know we are!
Takumi-Tei
If you’re a Tables in Wonderland Member, you might want to head on over to Takumi-Tei, the newest restaurant in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion, for some flavorful fun!
We’re officially one month away from the opening of the Skyliner Gondola System in Disney World, only four months away from Christmas, AND in the midst of Epcot’s HUGE transformation.
Days of Christmas
And, what better way is there to celebrate all three than with new ornaments in Disney Springs?!
Welcome to another roundup of What’s New in Epcot!
Spaceship Earth
Obviously, the BIG NEWS is that the 2019 Food and Wine Festival began yesterday, but we also found some other new things along the way!
Wow! Yesterday was a fun one. Not only did Galaxy’s Edge open but the Food and Wine Festival kicked off as well! Does it get any more crazy, exciting, and wonderful? Not often!
The Tree of Life
During all the madness of yesterday, we also decided to stop by Animal Kingdom as they were offering a few SECRET menu items for Annual Passholders.
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