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  • Confronting the Ethics of Running a Disney World Blog

    Confronting the Ethics of Running a Disney World Blog

    The other day, we faced an ethical challenge. After disembarking from the monorail from Epcot to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), we were walking down the ramp to transfer to the express monorail to Magic Kingdom. A crew from the Reedy Creek Fire Department (RCFD) with an emergency services bed passed us. Looking to…

  • Connections Cafe and the Electric Umbrella: Coincidence By Design?

    Connections Cafe and the Electric Umbrella: Coincidence By Design?

    The interior of Connections Cafe in Epcot has always intrigued me. Especially the ceiling. It’s formed by interlocking slats angled downward. Knowing Disney’s penchant for design metaphors, I’ve made it a bit of a challenge for myself to figure it out.  A few weeks ago, we were grabbing some Starbucks at Connections Cafe when a…

  • Indulge in Epcot’s Festival Twist: The Tiramisu Funnel Cake

    Indulge in Epcot’s Festival Twist: The Tiramisu Funnel Cake

    So, first, let us get this off our chest. Why is tiramisu, an Italian dessert, a featured flavor at the America Pavilion at Epcot? This dessert is rumored to originate in the Veneto region of Italy, and Disney serves it dusted with espresso powder, another Italian treat. Well, it is the International Food and Wine…

  • New Meet and Greets at EPCOT

    New Meet and Greets at EPCOT

    We entered EPCOT today using the International Gateway entrance near the skyliner. Often times, there is a character meet and greet just inside the park near the bridge between the UK and France pavilions. Normally, we see Minnie or Daisy there. Occasionally we see a princess, but today we saw Dr. Facilier and Tiana! We’ve…

  • The Trams are Back

    The Trams are Back

    The trams that go between the parking lots and the front gates of the Disney parks were closed during the pandemic. Today was the first day back at the parks where we witnessed the trams in action! It's been awhile since we've heard this recording in the Epcot parking lot! Trams are finally back! 😁#epcot…