Neil Patrick Harris Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional

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Epcot’s Candlelight Processional is one of the holiday traditions that takes place each season at Walt Disney World. The Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, Cast Member Choir and guest choirs. A guest conductor leads the orchestration of this moving tribute. I love … Continue reading "Neil Patrick Harris Narrates Epcot’s Candlelight Processional"
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San Angel Inn: From Mexico City to Epcot

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When it comes to the countries of World Showcase, Mexico is one of my favorites to spend time in. While the pavilion’s Mayan pyramid exterior is certainly impressive, it is what lies inside that makes Mexico truly unique among all the countries. It is unfortunate that more than a few guests to Epcot do not … Continue reading "San Angel Inn: From Mexico City to Epcot"
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Tables in Wonderland Holiday Party

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by John Bowers Guest Blogger This event was held Saturday December 17, 2011 in the Norway Lounge in Epcot. Price: $115 per person, plus tax. Gratuity is included. Let’s pop the champagne, we have good reason! The holidays are here and we’re celebrating the season! The cookies have been made, the wrapping is done. It’s … Continue reading "Tables in Wonderland Holiday Party"
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Chita Rivera,Tony Award-winning Actress, Guest Narrator December 16-18 at the Candlelight Processional

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Holiday Tradition — Chita Rivera,Tony Award-winning actress, will be a guest narrator December 16-18 at the Candlelight Processional at Epcot. This beloved holiday tradition, continuing nightly through December 30, features a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir. Rivera, who is among a … Continue reading "Chita Rivera,Tony Award-winning Actress, Guest Narrator December 16-18 at the Candlelight Processional"
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All Ears Trading Cards 12/11/11- December to Remember Celebration

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Our final day takes place in Epcot! We have 2 new Trading Cards which will debut today! At the (sold out) Everything’s Just Ducky event, featuring Disney artist Don “Ducky” Williams we debut a special card of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. Ducky did much of the artwork for Tony’s! Our grand finale, is Deb’s annual … Continue reading "All Ears Trading Cards 12/11/11- December to Remember Celebration"
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December to Remember – Day 0

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Lee and I are back at WDW for the All Ears December to Remember events. 15 years – congratulations Deb Wills and Deb Koma and all of my other fellow All Ears team mates! And thank you to YOU, all of our readers – All Ears wouldn’t be what it is without you! I’m not … Continue reading "December to Remember – Day 0"
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Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion

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For the last three months, Yakitori House at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot has been ensconced behind plywood walls. The Imagineers had decided it was time for a change and this perennial favorite of many underwent a transformation. First, the restaurant’s name has changed. Yakitori in Japanese refers to grilled skewered food, more often than … Continue reading "Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion"
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Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two

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Yesterday, I began my description of the Italy Pavilion. Today, I’ll complete the tour. L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante was the original (and only) restaurant at the Italy Pavilion for 25 years. It was operated by Alfredo’s of Rome and was one of the most successful and profitable restaurants at Epcot. So it came as … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two"
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Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two

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The Italy Pavilion may be one of the smaller countries of World Showcase, yet it still packs a lot of charm and details into a little space. While the other nations present a mixture of architectural styles found within their borders, the Italy Pavilion is weighted more heavily toward Venice. It’s not that this design … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two"
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