In front of the glowing Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, Encanto topiaries stand amid the greenery. From left to right are topiaries of Luisa, Mirabel, Antonio, and Isabela, clad in festive colors and accessories. Isabela throws up a spray of flowers from her hands, while an orange butterfly rests on Mirabel’s palm.

Your Guide to Disney Topiaries at the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Finding all the topiaries at 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is a botanical scavenger hunt.

A group of EPCOT cast members pose next to a parking lot sign with the animated character Moana.

EPCOT Debuts New Parking Lot Names

EPCOT has debuted 8 new parking lot names – Crush, Dory, HeiHei, Moana, Rocket, Gamora, WALL-E, and Eve!

Left: A slice of cake with white frosting and alternating colorful layers: green, purple, red, orange, and yellow. On top of the frosting are freeze-dried Skittles candy. Middle: Two adults sing and dance onstage in front of a live band and a red curtain. Right: A popcorn bucket themed to resembled Figment, a lavender dragon with orange horns and orange wings.

Everything to Eat, See, and Do at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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D23 Inside Disney Episode 160 | Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Imagineer Jodi McLaughlin on EPCOT 40

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Sox, the feline robot companion from Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear, is seen with his mouth agape, creating “white noise,” as Buzz Lightyear is lying down on a bed in the foreground, sleeping. Sox is a ginger cat with green eyes, and is wearing a blue collar.

Catch Some Z’s with Lightyear’s Sox—Plus More in News Briefs

Visit Pixar’s YouTube channel for the ultimate in futuristic feline sleep sounds…

Celebrating 40 Years of EPCOT

Looking at the past, present, and future of the beloved Walt Disney World Resort theme park, EPCOT during its 40 year celebration.

Celebrate 40 Grand and Miraculous Years of EPCOT with This Pin!

If you’re reading this, first thank the Phoenicians, and then mark your calendars! Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, it’s has sailed

EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sets Launch Date

It’s time to save the galaxy! Beginning Friday, May 27, guests visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World

First Look Inside the Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

This thrilling storytelling coaster will invite guests on an intergalactic chase through time and space as they are called into action to help the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Your Guide to the Character Topiaries of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

It’s time to stop and smell the roses, because the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway at Walt Disney World Resort!

Everything to Eat and Do at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Spring is nearly here, it’s time for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival today through Monday, July 4, 2022!

Foodie Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will showcase visual, culinary, and performing arts from across the world from January 14 through February 21, 2022.

Disney Parks Shares New Details on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, and More

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Ultimate Foodie Guide to the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort

By Zach Johnson ’Tis the season… well, almost! Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for the holidays, and our friends at the Disney Parks Blog have helped us put together the ultimate Foodie Guide to Holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney Springs, as well as multiple resorts. …

D23 Inside Disney Episode 111 | George Kalogridis Shares 50 Years of Magic and Memories

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Get a Sensational Sneak Peek at the Expanded France Pavilion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT

By Emily Amato On October 1, the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort will open, just in time for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The pavilion, and the experiences it brings, mark a milestone in the EPCOT transformation that brings to life …

Feast Your Eyes on These Delicious Details from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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Season Three of Disney Channel’s Amphibia Coming Soon—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Get Ready for a Ribbit-ing Good Time with Season Three of Amphibia Later this fall, make sure to hop over to your favorite screen for the season three premiere of the popular frog-out-of-water animated comedy Amphibia—debuting Saturday, October 2, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, only Disney Channel and DisneyNOW! Created and executive produced …

Behind the Attraction Coming to Disney+ Next Month—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Go Behind the Attraction with New Disney+ Series Want to know the incredible inside scoop on some of your favorite Disney attractions and destinations? Then mark your calendars for Behind the Attraction, a brand-new series debuting on Disney+ next month! To celebrate the July 30 release of Disney’s Jungle Cruise—inspired by the …

Mira, Royal Detective Returns April 5—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Tune In for Season Two of Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective We’re big fans of Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective around here—so we’re positively thrilled that season two of the animated mystery adventure will debut this Monday, April 5, at 5 p.m. EDT on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW… with new episodes every …

Delicious New Drinks and Food Headed to Blue Bayou, Flame Tree Barbecue, and More Locations

By the D23 Team Spring has sprung, and with it a bevy of new beverage and food arrives at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. With the help of our friends at Disney Parks Blog, we’ve rounded up all the tasty new treats that Disney parks foodies should keep an eye out for on …

Disney on Vinyl: The Official Album of EPCOT Center

By Matt Moryc, Walt Disney Archives In his book Dream It! Do It! My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney Legend Marty Sklar recalls the moment during the planning of EPCOT Center [now called EPCOT] when he noticed a musical drought of original songs at Disney Parks throughout the 1970s: “When I realized this, I …

Disney on Broadway Presents “Women’s Day on Broadway”—Plus More in News Briefs

Disney on Broadway Announces Lineup for “Women’s Day on Broadway” Great news from our friends in the theatrical world: In celebration of International Women’s Day (not to mention Women’s History Month), Disney on Broadway will present its fourth annual “Women’s Day on Broadway” event next Friday, March 12, beginning at 1 p.m. EST. Following its …

Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

By Emily Amato The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom at EPCOT, with vibrant flowers and plants, scrumptious food and beverage options, new musical performances, and colorful merchandise offerings. This year, the Festival runs from March 3 through July 5. Read on for the full scoop on the …

JUST ANNOUNCED: Dazzling Details on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By The D23 Team Today just got very magical—Good Morning America just announced the start of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” beginning October 1, 2021 in honor of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary. The 18-month celebratory event will feature new experiences at the resort’s four theme parks and beyond, where shimmering EARidescent décor will appear …

New Wildcats for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter New Guest Stars Announced for Season 2 of Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Great news for all fans of all things East High: Broadway’s Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen) and Disney Channel vet Asher Angel (Andi Mack) will guest star in the upcoming second season of the hit …

National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Gal Gadot Shares Trailer for New Short-Form Series with National Geographic There’s an amazing new series coming from our pals over at National Geographic—and it’s being brought to us, in part, by one of today’s biggest stars… Recently, Gal Gadot took to her social media to introduce the first-look teaser for National …

Your 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Foodie Guide

By Zach Johnson Craving food and beverages that taste as good as they look? The 2021 Taste of EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts, running January 8 through February 22, will once again celebrate the visual and performing arts, while more than 15 Food Studios will showcase the best in culinary art—blending colorful ingredients, unique …

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