Mark Weaver

Web Site: http://www.illuminatingepcot.com/


The Trinkets Inside Bonjour Village Gifts

March 20, 2013
The Trinkets Inside Bonjour Village Gifts

If you have not taken the time to stop into Bonjour Village Gifts, one of New Fantasyland’s best shops, then you have missed out on one of the most unique stores in Walt Disney World! Located next to Gaston’s Tavern in the new Beauty and the Beast area of Fantasyland, this wonderfully themed and...
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Just How Does Spaceship Earth Work?

March 6, 2013
Just How Does Spaceship Earth Work?

We’ve all seen it, and we’ve all sailed through the universe of time inside of Spaceship Earth however, do you know how the ride works? It’s certainly dark inside, and not the easiest to notice the inner workings of this classic Epcot attraction, so today, we’re going to show you just how Spaceship Earth...
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I’m A Happy Haunt In Magic Kingdom!

February 20, 2013
I’m A Happy Haunt In Magic Kingdom!

Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of Epcot, and that I really love my thrill rides, especially those like Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, or Test Track, but there is one attraction at the Magic Kingdom that over the last couple of years that has really become one of my all time...
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Does Le Cellier’s New Menu Meet Expectations?

February 6, 2013
Does Le Cellier’s New Menu Meet Expectations?

As has been noted for the last few months, the famous Le Cellier in Epcot’s Canada Pavilion, last week changed their lunch service to be classified as “Signature Dining”! They are now featuring a new all day menu, and on our last day of our Disney vacation this past Saturday, we decided to take...
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Making Epcot a 2-Day Park (Part 1)

January 23, 2013
Making Epcot a 2-Day Park (Part 1)

Over the weekend, there was an interesting discussion on twitter about how Epcot isn’t a 2-day park anymore, and what changes could be made to make that happen. Today I am going to take a look at how Future World could evolve to help accommodate this kind of a change, and next week we...
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“Breakfast” at Gaston’s Tavern!

January 9, 2013
“Breakfast” at Gaston’s Tavern!

A couple weeks ago I finally got to see New Fantasyland, and I decided to stop by one of the newest Counter Service restaurants for “breakfast”, Gaston’s Tavern and I was NOT disappointed!! Before I delve into the food aspect, I have to take some time to appreciate the decor and theming of this...
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Epcot’s Candlelight Processional – A Tradition

December 26, 2012
Epcot’s Candlelight Processional – A Tradition

Every year during the holidays, Epcot has many wonderful holiday goings on and traditions, however the best of them all is the Candlelight Processional! Every year celebrity narrators are scheduled to tell the story of the first Christmas and they are joined by a mass choir and 50 piece orchestra, and is NOT to...
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Taking in the Landscape of Flavors!

December 12, 2012
Taking in the Landscape of Flavors!

Ever since Art of Animation opened this summer, I’ve been dying to try their food court “Landscape of Flavors”! It opened to great reviews and is similar in many ways to one of my favorite places, Sunshine Seasons over in Epcot! The offerings here are more than just your basic burger & fries, most...
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Thoughts On Starbucks Coming To Magic Kingdom & Epcot

November 28, 2012
Thoughts On Starbucks Coming To Magic Kingdom & Epcot

Big news out of Walt Disney World this week, with the confirmation of Starbucks being put in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot! Disney has announced that Starbucks locations will be opening in Summer 2013 where the Main Street Bakery and Fountainview Cafe currently are, and this has sparked quite the firestorm of discussion in...
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Communicore-nacopia

November 14, 2012
Communicore-nacopia

When EPCOT Center opened back in 1982, the centerpiece of Future World, was the “Community Core” or Communicore. It brought together all the ideas of the other Future World pavilions, and the idea was for guests to visit Communicore after the other pavilions and get more hands on, however the other major focus was...
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