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Where in the World #251

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Patti Mccaffrey, it’s Thanksgiving in Canada already?! This year is flying by, I can’t believe it. I hope you had a … Continue reading "Where in the World #251"
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Disney Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 – As a rhinoceros keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Chad Harmon tends to some of the toughest, strongest animals on the planet. He recently channeled that passion into an arts auction that raised approximately $6000 for the endangered animals. For the Horns to Heroes project, Harmon used one … Continue reading "Disney Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species"
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Crown and Crest – United Kingdom Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s a jolly holiday shopping in the UK. Inside Siamese twins shoppe, Crown and Crest, you will find merchandise relaying to soccer, pubs, and the Beatles. You can also find your Family Crest of Arms and purchase it. This crest is affixed to a wall over the door leading to the next store. Hey, I … Continue reading "Crown and Crest – United Kingdom Epcot"
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Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’ve created a second “Common Bonds” quiz. Here is a reminder of how the game is played. I will be giving you three words or phrases that have something in common. It will be your job to figure out where at the four Walt Disney World theme parks these words would all be applicable. For … Continue reading "Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers"
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Test Track to Reopen December 6, 2012

Posted on by AllEars
When Test Track reopens, this reengineered attraction will allow guests to experience the fun world of automotive design first-hand. Guests will first enter a Design Studio and make a series of selections (as an individual or a group) to create their ideal virtual custom concept vehicle. They then board a six-passenger SimCar for a test drive to see how their own design compares to the attraction's SimCar in Capability, Efficiency, Responsiveness and Power.
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Be Our Guest Restaurant – Special In-Depth Preview

Posted on by AllEars
Deb Wills attended a recent preview of the new restaurant and has more details (video) from Imagineer Chris Beatty about the dining rooms; the big announcement from Maribeth Bisienere, Vice President Food & Beverage and Merchandise Operations Integration, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that Be Our Guest restaurant will serve wine and beer at dinner; and a chance to taste some of the food and talk to the Chefs!
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Epcot Food and Wine — Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars Wine Tasting

Posted on by AllEars
One of the less expensive events to attend at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival are the beverage and culinary demonstrations held daily in the Festival Center. The beverage seminars are either $14 or $11 and advance reservations are recommended. The popular beverages and culinary demos will sell out! Today I attended the Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars tasting at $14 per person.
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Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years”

Posted on by AllEars
Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years; An Unofficial Retrospective” by Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee Just in time for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary, Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee have written a new book that provides a panoramic overview of its attractions, both past and present. The book is not exactly a … Continue reading "Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Review of “Epcot: The First Thirty Years”"
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