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 Buckle up for a new spin on a fan-favorite attraction – Test Track presented by General Motors will reopen on July 22!
This attraction update will debut with all-new music, as well as new scenes that highlight technology making our cars smarter and our lives more fun. See Through the “Eyes” of a Vehicle One of those scenes showcases how vehicles can use advanced cameras and sensors to “see” the world they drive through. Walt Disney Imagineers were able to represent this tech utilizing over 29,000 points of light! While Test Track has always celebrated new and future automotive technology, it’s also a reminder of what a road trip is all about: spending quality time in the company of friends and family while embracing the beauty of the world around us. Looking for ways to fill your summer with Disney excitement before you hit the road on the reimagined Test Track? Don't forget about Cool KID SUMMER across the resort, with lots of extra family fun to be found for the young and the young at heart. And if thrills are your thing you will want to experience attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash, and oh so much more across the Walt Disney World Resort. When you book your vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations, we don’t just book your trip—we start the magic from the moment you reach out to your agent. You will enjoy:
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 We’re so excited to announce the dates for the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! The festival is one of the most highly anticipated events each year at Walt Disney World, spanning across the entire park and delighting guests throughout the summer and fall months. So if you are planning a trip during these dates - now is the time to get your hotel room booked! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates running from August 28 to November 22, 2025.  2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces Each year, the Global Marketplaces at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival feature diverse cuisines from around the world. While the menus are adventurous, they will include kid-friendly and plant-based options! For the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, there will be over 35 Global Marketplaces located all over the park. Stay tuned for a full Foodie Guide that will list every single item on the 2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menus. Nibble on Emile’s Fromage Montage Emile’s Fromage Montage is a fun activity for fans of cheese. Sample a selection of mouthwatering cheese dishes from various Festival Marketplaces scattered around the park. Collect the cheesy stamps in your festival passport to collect a complimentary treat. Here is a sneak peek at the cheese-mission:
 Play Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt The tiny rat with a big appetite is back and serving up another round of worldwide adventure. Inspired by Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Hide and Squeak hunt invites you to join Remy as he “hides” throughout World Showcase. As you explore the park, you’ll search for Remy in different World Showcase pavilions, where he has collected specific ingredients. Once you’ve found all of Remy’s hiding spots and completed the scavenger hunt, a special prize awaits. This scavenger hunt is perfect for littles who are learning about different foods, and the challenge of finding Remy and scoring the hunt prize remains a festival must-do for adults. A map and stickers will be available for purchase at the park to keep track of your discoveries.  See the Eat to the Beat Concert Series At the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion, live music and delectable cuisine come together to create an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for the full Eat to the Beat schedule, which is known to include some returning fan favorites as well as new local sounds. This series showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning various genres and eras, with something for everyone to enjoy. The concerts typically take place a few times daily, providing ample opportunities for guests to catch their favorite acts. Admission is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those seeking guaranteed seating, dining packages are offered, allowing guests to enjoy a meal at select EPCOT restaurants before the show.  Festival Concert Series Dining Package The Festival Concert Series Dining Package combines a meal at one of EPCOT’s participating table-service restaurants with guaranteed seating at a concert in the America Gardens Theatre later that evening. When guests reserve the Festival Concert Series Dining Package, they can enjoy the following:
The specific offerings may vary by restaurant. For example, at Spice Road Table, the meal includes two small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter, and a beverage. Prices for the dining package vary by restaurant and mealtime. Reservations for concert dining packages can be made by your Simply Perfect Vacations agent as part of our concierge vacation planning services!  Living with the Land Food & Wine Displays
Foodie lovers already know that the Living with the Land boat ride features an inside look at innovative agricultural techniques and learn about sustainable food practices. And for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival each year, seasonal themed displays showcase ingredients along the journey and offer a deeper understanding of EPCOT’s focus on global cuisine and sustainability. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or family looking for fun, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival provides an enriching experience for all guests. Booking your Walt Disney World vacation with a Simply Perfect Vacations agent makes it easy for families to enjoy and save on unforgettable vacations. With a variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options, plus special offers on tickets, rooms and vacation packages. Consider booking your Walt Disney World Resort vacation package today if your travel dates fall between August 28th and November 22nd to get your preferred hotel and room! When you book your vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations, we don’t just book your trip—we start the magic from the moment you reach out to your agent. You will enjoy:
🌟 Ready to start planning? Click below to get a free quote!  The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is right around the corner, and we have more details – including a brand-new experience that brings a whole new meaning to molecular gastronomy!
From July 27 to November 18, guests can take a culinary tour across six continents at this celebration of cuisine from around the world. From delectable Global Marketplaces and fresh new merch to nightly live entertainment, there’s so much for guests of all ages to enjoy. Flavorful Fun is Brew-Wing at Odyssey Don your lab coats and prepare to experiment with delicious flavors as Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests on a flavorful adventure, featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs! Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, of Muppet Labs will welcome Guests to their taste-testing headquarters, where the inventive duo are busy creating scientific snacks and mind-blowing beverages. Guests will have a chance to sample some of their kooky concoctions like the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, or the Pickle Milkshake. Consider it a flavor experiment in the name of science! Global Marketplaces to Satisfy Every Palate Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain marketplaces. Also coming later this fall, the culinary team will add four new Global Marketplaces to commemorate the Disney100 celebration: Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, Bubbles & Brine and Swirled Showcase. Stay tuned to the Disney Travel News, where more details will be shared in a Foodie Guide soon. Sizzling Sounds at America Gardens Theatre Wrap up a fun-filled day by enjoying live musical entertainment at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare, featuring a blend of chart-topping musical acts and a taste of Orlando’s local talent. Guests can secure a spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Book your Disney vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and you'll receive our concierge vacation planning services complimentary when you book a package with at least 3 days of theme park tickets. This means we will help you dining reservations and activity reservations; recommendations on what theme parks to visit and when; recommendations on where to eat, what rides to ride; tips and tricks to make the most of your day and so much more! Request a quote today or you can contact a Simply Perfect Vacations agent for more details about a Walt Disney World vacation! To get Disney vacation news this and other travel news and highlights delivered straight to your email inbox, sign up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up, you'll get our mini-guide to the Walt Disney World theme parks AND Universal Orlando parks for FREE!  There are new experiences coming to Walt Disney World over the next few months! Here is what is coming: New Character Greetings Debuting Soon We recently saw the return of fan-favorite character experiences including Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto and Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom Park. New friends will make their debut soon.  Just in time for the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island for the first time, starting April 22. Later this summer, Guests will get the chance to hug long-time EPCOT icon Figment at the Imagination! pavilion.  And this fall, Mirabel from the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film “Encanto” will greet Guests in the Fairytale Garden at Magic Kingdom, which will be transformed with whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal. EPCOT Transformation Comes to a Crescendo Later This Year If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you’ve likely seen the amazing progress happening around World Celebration and World Nature as part of the park’s multi-year transformation. Well, get ready because it will all be completed later this year! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will debut this fall in World Nature. This self-guided exploration trail will take you through the natural water cycle – from the skies to oceans and all the way back again. Just like Moana, Guests are encouraged to become a protector and friend to our natural resources.  When CommuniCore Hall opens in World Celebration later this year, it will be the center of festival programming throughout the park. In newly released renderings, Guests can see this will be home to a new character greeting location called Mickey & Friends. Guests will be able to meet Mickey Mouse and some of his best pals in this colorful space.  CommuniCore Hall will also be the home of a dynamic exhibition space that will transform with each festival throughout the year, as Guests can see here in one possibility imagined for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Playing with light, shapes and reflections, the architecture of this building was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering to celebrate the legacy of EPCOT and the original CommuniCore buildings. Commemorating Disney100 at Walt Disney World EPCOT will host the Disney100 celebration at Walt Disney World Resort to commemorate this monumental milestone later this year. To honor the legacy of Disney storytelling and unforgettable characters that have entertained and inspired people of all ages for a century, now is the time to relive those beloved Disney memories and delight in making new memories with friends and family in our theme parks. Enjoy all-new experiences as the Disney Parks celebrate this momentous anniversary and the culmination of the EPCOT transformation – from meeting Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their platinum attire to snapping a selfie with a platinum sculpture of the one who started it all and watching Spaceship Earth illuminate the evenings with a special lighting design.  Plus, a new nighttime spectacular will debut at EPCOT later this year, inviting everyone to gather around World Showcase Lagoon for a show that will unite us through commonalities of the heart in a dazzling display of fireworks, lasers, music and light. Featuring an original composition along with select songs from the Disney songbook, this new spectacular will remind us that we’re more alike than different, connecting our hearts together as one. Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation & Conservation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park We can’t wait to celebrate 25 years of magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month on Earth Day! Since it opened on April 22, 1998, this one-of-a-kind theme park has offered awe-inspiring animal encounters, thrilling attractions and larger-than-life musical stage shows. Since 1995, with support from The Walt Disney Company and guests, the Disney Conservation Fund has directed $120 million to support nonprofit organizations working with communities to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. Additionally, the Disney Conservation team leads best-in-class scientific programs to conserve wildlife in Disney’s backyard and beyond, connects people to build a network for nature, and cares for the planet through everyday actions. In April, there will be new ways to join in the celebration for Earth Day and this milestone, including new sweet and savory treats, specialty merchandise and limited-time character sightings in the park. There will be more surprises on April 22, when the park officially turns 25. Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for more details coming soon.  Summer House on the Lake Opens Later This Year at Disney Springs A stunning new restaurant will open at Disney Springs in late 2023. Summer House on the Lake embodies a breezy, beach house vibe that will pair perfectly with the sweeping views of Lake Buena Vista. Guests will be able to enjoy a California-inspired menu featuring simple, sustainable ingredients – from pizza and pasta to fresh salads and sandwiches. Plus, Guests can savor the restaurant’s exclusive Summer House Rosé along with a selection of wine, beer, handcrafted cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Just imagine sipping a favorite drink on one of three expansive outdoor patios with a lake view. Those of us with a sweet tooth will be delighted to hear about The Cookie Jar, a dessert-focused market within this space serving up freshly baked cookies and house-made pastries.  Corkcicle Opening First-Ever Retail Location at Disney Springs
Corkcicle is coming to Disney Springs! A local Orlando business, Corkcicle creates innovative, obsession-worthy, high-performing insulated drinkware, coolers and accessories in a variety of gorgeous colors that elevate every sip and bring delight to everyday moments. This kiosk will be Corkcicle’s first-ever retail location and will open later this spring. Book your Disney vacation with Simply Perfect Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, and you'll receive our concierge vacation planning services complimentary when you book a package with at least 3 days of theme park tickets. This means we will help you dining reservations and activity reservations; recommendations on what theme parks to visit and when; recommendations on where to eat, what rides to ride; tips and tricks to make the most of your day and so much more! Simply Perfect Vacations is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner that will make sure you and your vacation are taken care of with our concierge style planning services that start from the moment you contact us. Simply Perfect Vacations has assisted over one thousand clients! Helping them plan their simply perfect Disney vacation and we'd love to help you plan yours, request a quote today! Or you can contact a Simply Perfect Vacations agent for more details about a Walt Disney World vacation! To get Disney vacation news this and other travel news and highlights delivered straight to your email inbox, sign up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up, you'll get our mini-guide to the Walt Disney World theme parks AND Universal Orlando parks for FREE!  There is nothing lovelier than springtime at Walt Disney World! The days get longer, the weather warms up, and colorful flowers bloom across the landscape. And one of the best places to experience spring is at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, this stunning festival features alluring gardens, whimsical topiaries, lively entertainment, beautiful merchandise and delightfully fresh cuisine. And for the first time ever, topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney “Encanto” will make a grand appearance at the festival! Located near the EPCOT main entrance, these new topiaries are sure to be a must-do photo moment. And that's not all. A new Princess Tiana topiary will grace The American Adventure. Plus, we also have returning favorites such as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc; Figment; Anna and Elsa; and more.  The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. More details about the musical lineup will be released soon. Stay tuned here! Guests better get their taste buds ready; because they're in for a treat! More than 15 Outdoor Kitchens will offer specialty menus of scrumptious cuisine and beverages. One of the favorites is The Citrus Blossom which will move to a new location at Odyssey. With fresh new menu items, guests will want to sample all the mouth-watering delights.  Of course, guests can commemorate their visit with official ‘70’s inspired Orange Bird merchandise, including apparel, headwear, drinkware and much more. Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration will have people abuzz again. This springtime scavenger hunt is fun for all ages. Guests can follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail, where he will "bee" busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens at EPCOT. Once guests find him in each garden on their map, they'll add the corresponding sticker of the plant he is visiting.  On the bridge to World Showcase, guests can enjoy the sights and scents of spring with Blossoms of Fragrance presented by Scentsy. Surrounded by vibrant butterfly topiaries, guests will be invited to follow their noses to six scent stations—to form lasting memories with the help of unforgettable aromas.
To experience the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. Keep an eye here for more details! Book your Walt Disney World vacation package (staying at a Disney Resort with at least 3 days of theme park tickets) with a check-in date now to September 31st before February 28, 2023 with Simply Perfect Vacations and receive a FREE Disney Gift Card at check-in from SPV! Simply Perfect Vacations is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, that will provide you with concierge style vacation planning services that start from the moment you contact us until the day you get home. Simply Perfect Vacations has assisted over one thousand clients! Helping them plan their simply perfect Disney vacation and we'd love to help you plan yours, request a quote today! Or you can contact a Simply Perfect Vacations agent for more details about a Walt Disney World vacation! To get Disney vacation news this and other travel news and highlights delivered straight to your email inbox, sign up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up, you'll get our mini-guide to the Walt Disney World theme parks AND Universal Orlando parks for FREE! |
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