Fun Facts from the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

A dozen new food and beverage garden marketplaces, 30 million multi-hued blooms, 1,000 native butterflies and 100-plus whimsical topiaries add splendor and substance to the 20 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts: 30 million blooms blanket

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Fun Facts about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Here are a few interesting facts about the Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom was the fourth park built at Disney world. It opened on April 22, 1998 The park has 7 themed areas taking up more than 400 acres There are more than 4,500 cast members to help maintain the Disney Magic.

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A Few Things about Epcot You May Not Know

I love Epcot because it is the only place where I can visit 10 countries (not including The American Adventure) in one day and not have to leave the country or board an airplane. Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Epcot opened on October 1, 1982

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Fun Facts: 17th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

1.5 Million Tasty Festival Treats in 46 Fabulous Days= 1 Fun-Filled Festival at Walt Disney World Resort Walt Disney World guests can sip new wines, beers and cocktails, savor delicious new marketplace tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long at the 17th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from

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White Rhino Gives Mother’s Day Special Meaning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Mother’s Day may be a little more memorable this year for a Disney “mom” that recently gave birth to a white rhino calf at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After a 16-month gestation period, Kendi delivered her fourth calf Friday, May 4. The healthy male, which has not yet been named, is

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Fun Facts:19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts:  30 million blooms blanket the park

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Fun Facts Thrive At 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun festival facts:  30 million blooms blanket the park

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – History and Trivia

Historical Dates: Nov. 19, 1971 – Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opens. 1973 – The Fort Wilderness Railroad begins offering steam train transportation service to guests staying at the campground. 1974 – Pioneer Hall opens in Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World Resort. 1974 – An original version of

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Chefs Whip Up Goodies from South Korea, Belgium, and More for Food & Wine Festival

Like a fine wine that improves with age, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years Oct. 1-Nov. 14 with an unrivaled global tasting experience. Where on the planet can foodies sample the cuisine, culture and entertainment of more than two dozen countries during a 1.3-mile stroll around

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