Category: Epcot

Epcot’s Tutto Italia is ready to ring in the summer with a very special summer menu.  From May 2nd through August 28th, guests at Tutto Italia Ristorante can indulge in a limited-time Summer Lunch Menu. Guests will create their own prix-fixe lunch menu that features choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and soft drink. Specials run daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the low cost of only $27 per guest.

We’ve been waiting seemingly forever to see behind the work walls at Epcot’s Norway pavilion, well, “For the First Time in Forever” we’re getting a look today.

Starting this Summer, Anna and Elsa will greet guests in the new Royal Sommerhus next door to the existing Norway pavilion, modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin. Disney today released a video looking behind the walls at the new meet and greet experience, which definitely has more of a World Showcase look to it than that of an animated film:

Of course, Anna, Elsa and their latest-generation Audio-Animatronics co-stars will also welcome guests aboard the new Frozen Ever After boat ride replacing Maelstrom in the Norway pavilion. Passengers on their way to Arendelle’s Winter in Summer Celebration for Queen Elsa will visit the ice palace and hear beloved film tunes plus new lyrics by Oscar-winning “Let It Go” songwriters Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson. Bobby and Kristen were recently interviewed about the attraction during a visit to Epcot:

Frozen Ever After and the Royal Sommerhus will open at Epcot this Summer, but no exact date has been given yet.

Disney today previewed the Soarin’ Around the World attraction, which will of course open this summer at both Disney California Adventure and Epcot. The following video showcases short clips of the China and Australia segments of the attraction that guests may be flying over:

At Epcot, the attraction will be presented in a digital film format with crystal clear imagery for the very first time, and the addition of a third theater for the attraction should shorten wait times for guests. The attraction will open to guests June 17th at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, the same day it opens at Shanghai Disney Resort.

Guests will get 9 additional days of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in 2016 as it expands to a whopping 62 days, up from 53 in 2015. The Festival will be held from September 14th through November 14th, 2016.

The Flower and Garden Festival also expanded this year, growing from 75 to 90 days.

Disney has finally announced the registration and event dates for the PIXAR Party, the highly anticipated 2016 Trading Event at Epcot:

You’re invited to a party! But not just any party, a Pixar Party Trading Event, August 26-27, 2016 at World ShowPlace in Epcot at Walt Disney World. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Pixar Animation Studios magic from theatrical film releases, beloved shorts, cherished stories from the Vault, and more. No doubt it’s going to be a rootin’ tootin’ time. Race you there!

Registration for this year’s pin trading event will take place on April 28, 2016.

We are committed to providing a great experience for all our attendees. Please read below for details.

Things to Know Before You Register

• Introduced at last year’s event to ensure that all attendees have equal access to the trading boards, we will again provide each Pixar Party Trading Event attendee with vouchers to use for the trading board experience. Guests will have the opportunity to trade at the boards a designated number of times during the two-day event.
• As a reminder, it is also important to note that Walt Disney World Resort has updated park rules regarding items that may be brought into the theme parks. Guests should be aware of the restrictions on bags (including suitcases, backpacks, trailers, wagons) and folding chairs.  Please carefully review the list of prohibited items and other park rules at. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/park-rules/.
• You are welcome to bring Vinylmation™ figures to trade with other Guests, however we will not sell Vinylmation™ figures nor offer Vinylmation™ trading activities at the event.

Thirteen pop bands with hits spanning several decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 23rd Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 2-May 30, 2016. This year’s festival expands from 75 to 90 days, adding two additional concert series weekends to the lineup and extending the final weekend of performances to Memorial Day.

Blood, Sweat & Tears, BRIAN HOWE, former lead singer of Bad Company, Darlene Love and Georgia Satellites will rock Epcot audiences for the first time. Night Ranger, a fan favorite band that’s played the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, will make a Flower & Garden Festival debut. The Orchestra starring former members of ELO, who topped charts in the 1970s and ‘80s, will kick off the concert series March 4-6.

Guests can dance in their seats each festival weekend to classic tunes at the park’s America Gardens Theatre. An eclectic mix of Flower & Garden Festival fan favorites includes the Village People, who debuted at the festival in 2013. With a nod to the 1960s, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will rock the house April 1-3. On Memorial Day, The Spinners will close the 90-day festival on a high note, extending their weekend performance to Monday.

Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission. Here is this year’s lineup (subject to change without notice):

March 4-6     The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”

March 11-13     Starship starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”

March 18-20     Little River Band “Lady”

March 25-27     Village People “Y.M.C.A.”

April 1-3     Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am”

April 8-10 The Guess Who “These Eyes”

April 15-17     NEW! Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice “Spinning Wheel”

April 22-24     NEW! Brian Howe, former lead singer of Bad Company “Can’t Get Enough”

April 29-May 1     NEW! Georgia Satellites “Keep Your Hands to Yourself”

May 6-8     Gin Blossoms “Hey Jealousy”

May 13-15     NEW! Darlene Love “Wait ‘Til My Bobby Gets Home”

May 20-22     Night Ranger “Sister Christian”

May 27-30     The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”