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Nightime Magic at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 1 CommentThe 20th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has really outdone itself this year with the addition of dining and drinking options at 12 booths around the World Showcase. In addition, there are some special nighttime effects for many of the topiaries, making the Festival a must-visit, day and... -
NEW Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise!
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsThis Wednesday was the first day of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2013 and I was, of course, very excited to check out the new merchandise! Every year the festival features some newly designed merchandise while also bringing back old favorites. Even though our weather here in Orlando has... -
Habit Heroes Turns a Theme Park Attraction into Real Life Action
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 1 CommentDisney may have caused a bit of a national stir with their first incarnation of the Habit Heroes attraction, (which held soft openings about a year ago, and then closed less than two months later) but the entire show has been rewritten, revamped and ready for action. The issue faced... -
Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Adds a New Story to its Christmas Tradition
Posted on December 19, 2012 | No CommentsThe beautiful and moving Candlelight Processional is now a favorite tradition each holiday season. Each celebrity narrator adds their own touch and something special to the Christmas story as they speak the words we all know so well. This year I was able to enjoy both Neil Patrick Harris and... -
Gift Guide: Disney Magic for Your iPhone!
Posted on November 25, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s holiday time, and that means it’s time to pick up some Disney swag for the main Mouse in your life. But what should you wrap up in pretty paper and put under the tree this year? Jen from MickeyFix.com has put together a quick list to help you select... -
Confessions of a Former Barista: Thoughts on Starbucks in Disney Parks
Posted on November 14, 2012 | 14 CommentsThose who know me online and off are aware of my established reputation as a coffee addict. If you checked my instagram and twitpic accounts, photos of me drinking coffee probably rank second only to castle photos, much to the dismay of those who follow my adventures and are tired... -
Inside the Chase Visa Lounge at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Posted on November 4, 2012 | No CommentsChase is one of the main sponsors of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, and this year they are offering something special for Chase cardholders. Located behind the Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience, the lounge is reserved exclusively for Chase debit and credit Cardmembers. Simply show your card to a Cast Member... -
A Vegetarian And a Tween Visit Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival
Posted on November 3, 2012 | 3 CommentsThat may sound like the opening to a strange Disney joke, but really, it’s just how a recent visit to Epcot’s 17th annual International Food & Wine Festival went. There are a couple of weeks left in Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival which has been running since September 28 and... -
Inside the Siemens VIP Lounge in Epcot’s Spaceship Earth
Posted on September 21, 2012 | 11 CommentsAs an EPCOT Center child, once I discovered that Future World lounges existed, it was on my bucket list to see them all. For the most part, it’s been happy accidents that I’ve seen them, just being with the right people or at the right event, and today was another... -
STAY COOL WEEK: Top 5 Ways to Stay Cool in Epcot
Posted on July 9, 2012 | 1 CommentThis week on Zannaland we’re going to tackle the best ways to keep cool in the sweltering Florida heat and humidity. There are of course lots of air conditioned havens throughout the parks, but I thought it would be fun to list some ways to keep cool in-between those attractions,... -
Fourth of July Festivities and Fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted on July 4, 2012 | No CommentsHere are all the official events going on at Disney Parks here in Florida tonight! For the first time ever, I’ll actually be attending Fourth of July activities at Epcot. I know it’ll be super busy, but it should be super fun too. The last time I was in a... -
Photo Tour of the Epcot’s All-New Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 4 CommentsConstruction is finally complete and today saw the grand opening of Tutto Gusto (gusto means flavor or taste in Italian) wine cellar in Epcot’s Italy pavilion at the World Showcase. The new building blends right in to the existing Tutto Italia restaurant while making a nice segue to Via Napoli’s... -
Imagineer Trevor Bryant on the New Test Track – Video and Photos
Posted on April 30, 2012 | 2 CommentsAt the Summer to Remember Media Event I had the opportunity to ask Imagineering Show Producer Trevor Bryant to give us the scoop on what the re-imagined Test Track will offer. Take a peek at this video and see what he shared! Here are some images of the concept art... -
Photo Highlights of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsThe Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been a family favorite for years, so of course this year was no different. Below are some of my favorite flowers and topiaries. I’ve left some displays out so you can discover them on your own when you visit. If you have... -
Behind The Seeds Tour: The Best Value at Walt Disney World!
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Behind the Seeds Tour is one of those things I’d see at Epcot, each time we went on Living With the Land (back to when it was Listen to the Land) and always wanted to do, but never got around to it. Finally, last September, my newly local friends... -
Duffy the Disney Bear Passholder Exclusive T-shirt
Posted on October 15, 2011 | No CommentsSince first learning of Duffy the Disney Bear‘s popularity in Japan’s Tokyo Disney Sea, I’ve been a huge fan and supporter of his presence here in the US Disney parks. I love reporting on Duffy’s new outfits and special edition Duffy bears already in costume. So of course I was... -
Guest Post: What’s So Great About Spaceship Earth?
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 5 CommentsIf there is any question that Spaceship Earth is the coolest looking attraction/icon at Walt Disney World, keep reading. -
VIDEO: Epcot in Under 10 Minutes and over 5000 Photos
Posted on August 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsOne of my fabulous friends shared this link with me and I was mesmerized for the entire video. It’s simply brilliant! Click play and enjoy. I would love to have the patience and skill to do something like this, what about you? Be sure to visit its creator at DiscoverEpcot.com.... -
Kingdom Keepers “Mary Poppins Lounge” at Disney Revealed-The Carousel Room
Posted on July 26, 2011 | 9 CommentsLast year at this time, I was able to visit the VIP lounge at the former Wonders of Life pavilion in Epcot's Future World. This year, I ventured further into the lounge... -
Guest Post: Redeeming Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsToday’s post comes to you from David Landon, owner/author of Future Probe and EPCOT-aficionado. Please enjoy his take on how Coral Reef has changed over the years. When The Living Seas opened in 1986, 8-year-old me was fascinated by it. I especially wanted to eat at the Coral Reef Restaurant,... -
Happy Mother’s Day from ZannaLand!
Posted on May 8, 2011 | No CommentsI\'m not sure I can top my post from last Mother\'s Day here on ZannaLand, but I wanted to mark the occasion nonetheless, so here\'s wishing all the moms reading this the Happiest of Mother\'s Days! I hope you are able to spend the day basking in love and appreciation from your little (or big) ones. -
Jud’s Disney Picture of the Day: OT NGS FE
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Rapunzel Let Down Your Hair! Tangled Tower at Epcot
Posted on March 12, 2011 | 3 CommentsI finally got to see the Tangled Tower in Epcot’s Germany today and it was so beautiful! The windows open and close and Rapunzel sings songs from Tangled. I could’ve stood and listened all day! The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is open now though May 15th. If you’re... -
In Epcot for Valentine’s Day? Get Free Bottle Engraving at Guerlain!
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsFrom Walt Disney World Events: “The Scent of Love is in the Air” Guerlain Fragrance Event February 10-14, 2011 La Signature Shoppe, France Pavilion, Epcot® Complimentary bottle engraving with any Guerlain fragrance purchase on the last two days of this event – February 13 &14 from 1:00pm-7:00pm The scent of... -
Changes to Via Napoli Dessert Menu
Posted on January 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsVia Napoli almost instantly won my heart as my new favorite place to dine at Epcot. I’m not even a huge pizza fan, but I just loved everything about this place, from the atmosphere and cast members to of course, the food (much more than just pizza). I covered opening...
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