Did you know that the statue in the courtyard of Epcot’s World Showcase Germany Pavilion is of St. George the patron saint of soldiers? Most true German villages have a statue of St. George as a symbol of protection.
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Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Event – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my pick for the best Disney World event – the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This event begins today and is held annually at Epcot from mid September until early November. This incredible festival features 270 chefs and includes more than 25 food and beverage marketplaces scattered around World Showcase, signature dining experiences, food and beverage demonstrations and music concerts. This year’s marketplaces include: Africa, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brewer’s Collection, Canada, China, Craft Beers, Desserts & Champagnes, Farm Fresh, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Hops & Barley, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Patagonia, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Terra and many more. For more details and information, please check out this link.
So there you have it…my pick for the best Disney World event – the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!
What about you? Do you have a favorite Disney World event? Please leave a comment!
Disney World News – Frozen Attraction Coming To Epcot
So have you heard the news? For months we’ve been hearing the rumors and apparently it is true…Disney is transforming Maelstrom located in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot into a Frozen attraction. Here’s the post straight from Disney Parks Blog:
When Walt Disney promised that Disneyland would never be completed, so long as there is imagination left in the world, he made a promise to our guests that we take seriously at all our locations around the world. This year, one particular product of imagination — Disney Animation’s blockbuster hit “Frozen” — captured the hearts and minds of people around the world and gave us a new opportunity to make good on Walt’s pledge.
We’ve made “Frozen” a part of the guest experience in a number of ways already and our guests have both loved them and asked for more. So I’m pleased to say that we’re starting construction at Walt Disney World Resort on a brand new “Frozen” attraction at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot. The new attraction, which replaces Maelstrom, will take our guests to Arendelle and immerse them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film. The pavilion will also include a royal greeting location where Anna and Elsa can meet our guests. We think these “Frozen” elements are great compliments to the Norway Pavilion, which showcases the country and region that inspired the film.
“Frozen’s” popular characters will also have a bigger presence at Magic Kingdom Park this holiday season. In addition to the ongoing character appearances, Queen Elsa will use her powers to transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace every night starting in early November. And Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party-goers can see Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf in “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.”
We’re extending some favorite elements of Frozen Summer Fun LIVE!, too, so that guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can continue singing along to “Frozen” songs with Queen Elsa and Princess Anna. Wandering Oaken’s will set up shop closer to the show through the holiday season and will feature a larger play area with real snow (in Florida!).
From the moment we screened the film several months before its release, we were inspired by the possibility of bringing this great story to life for our guests. Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! has been extremely popular, and now we’re looking forward to doing even more to allow our guests to experience the “Frozen” phenomenon.
So what are your thoughts on this move? Will you miss Maelstrom? Are you excited about the changes? Please leave a comment!
Tuesday Trivia – Land Pavilion Mosaic
Approximately how many individually cut and shaped pieces were used to create the mosaic that is located at the entrance of The Land Pavilion in Epcot?
Please check the comments section for the answer!
Friday Favorites – Best Disney World Cocktails
For today’s Friday favorites, I would like to share with you my picks for the best Disney World cocktails – the Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush and the Grand Marnier Orange Slush. The Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush is like “grown up” lemonade. It is a tangy combination of frozen lemonade and Grey Goose Citron Vodka. The Grand Marnier Orange Slush is a sweet mix of orange, rum and Grand Marnier. It is like a tasty orange dreamsicle with a kick! Each of these yummy concoctions come in two sizes; 8 ounces for about $9.00 (excluding tax) or 12 ounces that includes an extra shot of the drink’s headliner liquor (Lemon Citron Vodka or Grand Marnier) for about $16 (excluding tax). To try one of these yourself, head over to the Vins de France kiosk in the France Pavilion at Epcot. They are a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. I hope you enjoy it!
So there you have it…my picks for the best Disney World cocktails – the Grey Goose Lemon Citron Slush and the Grand Marnier Orange Slush!
What about you? Do you have a favorite Disney World cocktail? Please leave a comment!
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