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Epcot character meet and greet changes to Mexico and France Pavilions   Aug 18, 2009
A couple of Epcot character meet and greet plans emerged today. First up, Donald is set to get a purpose built meet and greet area in his current location at the side of the Mecixo Pavilion. It's expe...


  Epcot Character Meet and Greet changes   Mar 27, 2009
Some recent changes have been made to Epcot's character meet and greets. Here is the run down so far.

Dopey no longer appears in Germany with Snow White.

Mushu is no long...


  U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" fly over Epcot   Apr 07, 2008
The Las Vegas, Nev.-based air demonstration team, celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, took a flight over Walt Disney World Resort following an air show in Punta Gorda, Fla. The Thunderbirds ar...


  New vintage Epcot T-shirt   Mar 03, 2008
This new vintage T-shirt (in black) is now available at Epcot. ...


  New gates for Epcot main entrance   Nov 11, 2007
The main entrance area is getting some new gates to direct guest flow to the security checks. They are still being worked on, but they are very industrial looking with some nice Epcot logo details (se...


  Happy Birthday Epcot   Oct 01, 2007


  New bag search location at Epcot now ready   Sep 29, 2007
The new bag search security location at the East side of the park (left side at the entrance) that has been under construction for the last few months is now ready for use. ...


NASA Space Day to be broadcast on the official Disney World website   Sep 10, 2007
NASA Space Day to be broadcast on the official Disney World website. http://www.disneyworld.com/nasa

View a special one-hour webcast of the crew of NASA space shuttle mission STS-118 d...


  NASA Space Day photo report   Sep 10, 2007
Today the entire crew of NASA space shuttle mission STS-118 were at Epcot to meet park guests and the press following their recent mission to the International Space Station. As well as the meet and g...


  NASA Space Day at Epcot   Sep 09, 2007
September 10th is NASA Space Day at Walt Disney World. Besides the appearance of the Endeavour shuttle crew, there is a new exhibit at Epcot showcasing the new Aries rocket, and NASA's education progr...


Endeavour astronauts to make appearance at Epcot on September 10th   Sep 05, 2007
The seven space shuttle Endeavour astronauts who returned to Earth Aug. 21 will be honored in a day of ceremonies at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sept. 10.

The Endeavo...


  Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-118 launch over Epcot   Aug 09, 2007
Yesterday afternoon saw a spectacular launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Fittingly, the shuttle could be seen heading to space right over the top of the Mission: SPACE pavilion. For more informati...


New Executive chef at Epcot   Nov 16, 2005
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Christine Weissman has been promoted from chef de cuisine of catering at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Magic Kingdom to executive chef of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort...


ASIMO to be demonstrated at Epcot   Jun 26, 2004
ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility), the world's most advanced humanoid robot, will be demonstrated at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort.

Guests will experience a 25-minute li...


Epcot Showcases Global Musical Styles in World Music Concert Series June 13-Sept 1   May 21, 2003
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Bering Strait, the Grammy-nominated Russian group that has made its mark in country and bluegrass music, will kick off a lineup of global performers for the Epcot World Music...


  New security tents at Epcot main entrance   Oct 01, 2002
Newly installed security check point tents ...


  Robotics competition to be staged in the Epcot parking lot   Mar 05, 2001


  Work on the parking lot signs continues   Jan 15, 2001


  New Epcot parking lot signs   Jan 08, 2001
Epcot have installed some nice new signs in the parking lot to aid in directing people during the madness at park closing time. ...


  New directional signs at Epcot   Oct 24, 2000
Seems Epcot have been doing to good work on new signage. There is a cool LED display infront of the ticket booths, along with new in park signs. ...