Watermelon Wonder at Epcot Fest – Florida watermelon and sugar cane make a statement as ingredients in the Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail served with Cane Vodka from Florida Distillery LLC featured at the Florida Fresh garden marketplace during the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. It’s the festival’s first year to feature garden- and backyard-living-inspired food and beverage items at ...

Epcot Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Magical Moment – Meg Crofton, president Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations U.S. and France, joins Disney executives, Epcot cast members and guests to celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. The on-stage ceremony at America Gardens Theatre included performances by iconic Epcot musical groups and a colorful burst of confetti. Epcot guests on Monday were ...

Home Entertaining with HGTV – Danielle Colding, HGTV Design Star winner, Season 7, on stage at the Festival Center for the HGTV Home Entertaining Seminar. HGTV stars will share ideas throughout the 46-day Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs Sept. 27 through Nov. 11, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Festival Keepsakes – Duffy Bear in his chef garb and this year’s new cookbook are two favorite keepsakes at the 17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. The festival, which began Sept. 28, continues through Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Gourmet Sipping – Cast member Lauren Nesdill pours a cup of gourmet drinking chocolate at The Chocolate Experience: From The Bean to the Bar Hosted by Ghirardelli in the Festival Center at the 17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. The festival, which began Sept. 28, continues through Nov. 12 at Walt Disney ...

New Vegan Tastes – Brother and sister Brianna and Brandon Lachapelle from Connecticut get ready for their first taste of vegan Trick’n Chick’n curry with basmati rice and Chili Colorado with house-made chips and cashew cheese, both made with Gardein meatless products. Disney chefs listened closely to vegan guests hoping for their own marketplace during the Epcot International Food ...

Ocean Spray® Cranberry Bog Display – Cranberry grower Peter Beaton greets Disney guests at the Ocean Spray® Cranberry Bog Display during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Throughout the festival, families visiting the display can learn about the cranberry’s rich agricultural heritage. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

A Sweet Discovery – Cranberry grower Peter Beaton greets Disney guests at the Ocean Spray® Cranberry Bog Display during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Throughout the festival, families visiting the display can learn about the cranberry’s rich agricultural heritage. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

“Frankenweenie Weekend” Takes Over Downtown Disney Sept. 28-30, 2012 – In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie” opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of experiences inspired by the new movie. Weekend happenings include special 3D screenings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland,” first-ever Walt Disney World Resort meet and greet with Jack and ...

France Pavilion Celebrates Bastille Day – This Saturday, July 14, Epcot guests are invited to celebrate Bastille Day and explore France by engaging with cultural representatives at the Kidcot Fun Stop in the France pavilion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration, or Bastille Day) celebrates the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of ...