EPCOT

International Food & Wine Festival

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Each fall Epcot hosts the International Food & Wine Festival, which includes international food and beverage marketplaces, Signature dining experiences with world-renown chefs, culinary demonstrations and beverage seminars and the Eat to the Beat concert series, with nightly performances. 
This years performers include: 
    Sept 19-21 – Jo Dee Messina (NEW!)
    Sept. 22-23 – The Pointer Sisters 
    Sept. 24-25 – Rick Springfield
    Sept. 26-27 – Christopher Cross
    Sept. 28-29 – Hanson
    Sept. 30-Oct. 2 – Air Supply
    Oct. 3-5 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
    Oct. 6-8 – Sugar Ray
    Oct. 9-10 – Fuel (NEW!)
    Oct. 11-12 – Sister Hazel
    Oct. 13-14 – TBD
    Oct. 15-16 – Billy Ocean
    Oct. 17-19 – Night Ranger
    Oct. 20-22 – Smash Mouth
    Oct. 23-24 – Jim  Brickman
    Oct. 25-26 – Los Lonely Boys (NEW!)
    Oct. 27-28 – Wilson Phillips
    Oct. 29-31 – Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX
    Nov. 1-2 – 38 Special
    Nov. 3-5 – Boyz II Men
    Nov. 6-7 – David Cook
    Nov. 8-10 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

International Flower and Garden Festival

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Spring is a great time to visit EPCOT.  The crowds dwindle down after spring break and the weather is warm, but not too humid.  It is also time for the International Flower and Garden Festival which consists, of topiary displays, seasonal treats, HGTV Desginers and my favorite, the Flower Power Concert Series.  Click here to see this year's line  up.

Illuminations:  Reflections of Earth

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Illuminations is 13-minute, nightly show that features lasers and fireworks set to an amazing score.  It is Disney’s tribute to nations of the world.  Show-times vary.  But, they are generally at park closing each day.  While, it can be viewed anywhere around the World showcase Lagoon, my favorite spots in the park are La Cantina de San Angel in Mexico and on the steps of the Mitsukoshi building in Japan.   However, if you want a spot in these locations or some of the other prime locations around the lagoon, plan on getting there AT LEAST an hour early.  Another favorite spot for me, if you are not at the park, is on the bridge that divides the EPCOT gateway from the Boardwalk-Beach Club Resorts.  While you won’t be able to see all the effects, it is still a great place to see the fireworks.