Lauren Daigle Talks of Her Upcoming Performance at Epcot

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

One of the best parts of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This year there are so many amazing acts making their way to Epcot. Lauren Daigle will make her first appearance at Epcot. Recently Disney chatted with her. 

Disney Cast member Charles Stovall lays out the details;

“It seems everywhere one turns around the pop music scene these days, you will see Lauren Daigle.

Billboard Hot 100Chart – check!

Daytime Talk Shows – been there!

Nighttime Talk Shows – done that!

Lauren even won two Grammy Awards this year!

And we are so thrilled to have her performing at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As a part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Lauren is scheduled to perform Sept. 9 and 10.

Coming onto the music scene in 2013, Lauren has slowly taken the industry and pop music fans by storm with power vocals and empowering lyrics on songs such as “How Can It Be?,” “You Say” and “Oh, Lord.” Her latest record, “Look Up Child,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100Charts and has since been certified Gold! The new single “Rescue,” just came out and is already making waves.

We caught up with Lauren before a recent appearance in Central Florida where she talked about her musical journey, the excitement of the last two years and her love of eating around Walt Disney World.”

The 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 29 to November 23, 2019. A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation, the Festival brings irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s Festival will add a dozen extra days, expanding the foodie celebration to a delicious 87 days.

Epcot guests can begin with the aromas and flavors of 30 festive global food and wine marketplaces that extend from Future World to encircle the World Showcase promenade. Guests also can explore opportunities for special tastings and pairings, plus premium dining events featuring chef personalities.

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New Holiday Experiences at Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

This holiday season there will be new entertainment and holiday decor for each land within the park. Guests will get to enjoy themed holiday experiences everywhere that they go.

From Disney Parks Blog:

It all begins when you cross the bridge to Discovery Island, finding yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations. Colorful, animal-inspired luminaries line the rooftops, and wireframe lanterns in the shape of beautiful birds can be found perched throughout the area.

A holiday gathering of winter animals – realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets – frolics on Discovery Island during the day. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun.

As day becomes night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island bring a warm and festive glow to the entire village. At the center of everything, the Tree of Life awakenswith a series of wintry tales, complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life continues to shimmer and sparkle throughout the night, alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays.

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Last Chance to Catch Certain Attractions and Events

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

With Fall fast approaching it’s not too late to catch some of the recently opened experiences before they end

Here’s a look at what’s happening over the next few months across the Walt Disney World Resort theme park.

Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together – in special celebratory outfits – in Town Square Theater as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. (Ends Sepember 30)
  • Discover seldom-seen Disney friends at the flagpole in Town Square. (Ends Sepember 30)

Entertainment at Epcot

  • Bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” as the nighttime spectacular’s nearly 20-year run at World Showcase Lagoon draws to a close. (Ends September 30)
  • Take a musical journey through the cosmos with Star-Lord and Gamora during Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! at the America Gardens Theatre. (Ends August 18)

An Incredible Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Leap into action at Pixar Place during “The Super Shindig” dance party with Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone. (Ends September 30)

“Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • Walk on the wild side during this raucous celebration where young adventurers let their inner animals roam free on the dance floor along with their pals Timon and Rafiki. (Ends September 30)

Several special experiences new to Walt Disney World in 2019 will continue into the fall and beyond, including:

  • Dance with favorite Disney pals in front of Cinderella Castle during “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” at Magic Kingdom.
  • Become a rookie racer and learn the rules of the road during Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
  • Also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, step into the world of Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.,” or meet Edna Mode from Disney and Pixar’s “The Incredibles.”
  • Take in the grandeur of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as it awakens anew each night with scenes inspired by “The Lion King,” or snap a photo in front of special “Lion King” backdrops perfect for sharing on social media.
  • Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, see the nighttime show “Rivers of Light: We Are One,” now featuring additional imagery and familiar animal characters.

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New PhotoPass Opportunity at Tower of Terror

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

The Twilight Zone Tower of TerrorTM recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. In honor of this amazing milestone, Disney has released a new photo opportunity from Disney PhotoPass Service. The new Magic Shot incorporates your ride photo into the opening on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. It is animated so you see your ride photo and then it zooms out to show the opening in the hotel and the doors close.

Guests just have to have their photos linked within their My Disney Experience account to be able to see this new Animated Magic Shot. If everything is linked guests will be able to capture their attraction photo, this new Animated Magic Shot and the attraction video while on the ride. Guests will want to have their Magic Bands on while they ride in order to ensure that they get the video and their photos.

The Animated Magic Shot and ride videos can only be downloaded and shared by guests who have purchased a Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day. All guests can still view the Animated Magic Shot within their Disney account.

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Holiday Updates to Various Magic Kingdom Attractions This Year

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Some Magic Kingdom attractions are getting a holiday makeover this year for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Disney Parks Blog announced some of these changes.

First up is over at Tomorrowland Speedway where guests will drive through lights and special decorations while on the track. Next at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor there will be a new show just for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that will incorporate holiday fun. Space Mountain will feature special lighting and holiday music to help set the holiday mood for the attraction. Over a Mad Tea Party there will be holiday lights and music incorporated into the experience.

The new fireworks show will debut, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. There are also returning offerings including A Frozen Holiday Wish, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, Club Tinsel, Disney Junior Jingle Jam and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. There will still be a variety of complimentary treats and snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A.

Tickets are already on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The event will run on select nights on November 8th, 2019 through December 22nd, 2019. Guests can save $10 when they purchase tickets in advance.

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