illuminations News & Updates

Goodbye IllumiNations, Hello Epcot Forever: Dates Announced!

April 9, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

The last day for Epcot's IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Walt Disney World was just announced during a Disney Parks Blog live stream of the long-time laser and fireworks show. In addition, the start date for show's limited-time replacement, Epcot Forever, was also revealed. Read on for the details!

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Why You’re Wrong About Which Disney World Nighttime Spectacular Is Best

March 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney nighttime spectaculars are one of the best ways to end your day at a Disney park. The skies or stage come alive with lights, music, and characters. Each park has its own evening entertainment, but only one of these can reign supreme as the BEST nighttime spectacular.

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Epcot Construction Update: Rides, Restaurants and More

February 5, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Epcot is in the middle of a multi-year transformation that includes two new rides, a new sing-along, two new restaurants, and a new nighttime spectacular. See our latest construction photos here.

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Special “IllumiNations” Dinner and Viewing Package Announced for Epcot

January 8, 2019 by Sarah Sands

As we prepare for IllumiNations to "retire" this summer as the nighttime show at Epcot, Disney has announced a special way to say goodbye. A new IllumiNations Dining Package at the UK pavilion's Rose and Crown has been announced. Learn more about this special opportunity here.

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Construction Updates: Disney Skyliner, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and More

December 21, 2018 by Sarah Sands

As Hollywood Studios prepares for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in the fall of 2019, and Epcot enters into multi-year transformation we are seeing quite a lot of construction on our visits to the parks. See all the photos and get the updates here.

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5 Holidays to Celebrate at Walt Disney World

December 3, 2018 by Sarah Sands

From St. Patrick's Day to New Year's Eve, here are five of our favorite Holiday events at Walt Disney World throughout the year!

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Countdown to 2019: 10 Changes Coming to Walt Disney World Next Year

December 2, 2018 by Molly McCormack

From new resorts and attractions, to limited time celebrations, a lot is happening at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2019! Here is our countdown of 10 things to look forward to.

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Epcot Entertainment Ranked: Not Worth It to Must-See!

November 21, 2018 by Sarah Sands

We rank the wide variety of live entertainment that can be found in Epcot at Walt Disney World, rating the acts from "not worth your time" to "don't miss it!"

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BREAKING: Fresh News on Epcot Coming Out of Destination D!

November 17, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

This morning, at the D23 DestinationD event, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, announced several new updates coming to Epcot! Read about all the updates here including what is replacing Illuminations!

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Coming in 2019! New Live Entertainment for All Four Disney Parks!

September 20, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Starting this coming January, Walt Disney World will debut a collection of live entertainment -- shows, parties, Disney character interactions and more -- most of which will run at its theme parks throughout the better part of 2019 and some even longer.

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