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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Looks like our Epcot days at the beginning of the trip just got a little more interesting

Disney has big plans for their Pixar characters the weekend of May 13 to 15, 2011. That’s the last few days of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and it’s dubbed Disney-Pixar Weekend.

Although Disney hasn’t officially released much information about the event, an Attractions fan (JL_Davis on Twitter), told us they’re planning on having multiple meet and greet areas with Pixar characters all around Epcot. This includes some characters never before seen at Walt Disney World. This is also the same weekend the Cars Tour 2011 will be stopping at Downtown Disney.

• Banners will be hung at the Epcot auto plaza designating it Disney-Pixar Weekend.

• The Green Army Men from Toy Story will be at the Epcot entrance handing out maps to all the character locations.

• Carl, Russell, and Dug will be appearing at the fountain stage, along with an Up inflatable house.

• Mike, Sulley, Boo, Smitty, Needleman and George from Monsters Inc. will be at the Universe of Energy.

• Mr. and Mrs. Incredible from The Incredibles will appear at Innoventions West along with Frozone.

• Wall-E will be meeting guests at Mission Space.

• Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and the Rust-eze girls from Cars 2 will be at Test Track.

• Living Coral stiltwalkers will be appearing at The Seas with Nemo and Friends.

• Flik, Atta, Gypsy and Slim from A Bug’s Life will be at Village Traders in World Showcase.

• Remy and Emile from Ratatouille will be appearing in the France Pavilion.

• Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, Lotso and Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story 3 will be at the American Adventure.

• A theater will be set up at World Showplace with a “garden” of photo stills from the Pixar movies. Guests will be able to listen to informal discussions from Pixar and sneak peeks at Cars 2. There will also a Pixar gift shop set up with some exclusive merchandise.

• Watch for the Cars 2 logo on Spaceship Earth after Illuminations.

In addition to the weekend events at Epcot, the Cars Tour 2011 will be stopping at Downtown Disney. (Click Here to see if the tour is coming to a town near you.) At the tour stop, fans can meet Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Finn McMissile and Mac Truck. There is expected to be a inflatable obstacle course and a classic car show.

As always, everything is subject to change as the event draws near. But it looks like a great photo-op weekend.

http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog...-weekend-of-epcot-flower-and-garden-festival/

 

[Marshay]

Looks like our Epcot days at the beginning of the trip just got a little more interesting


http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog...-weekend-of-epcot-flower-and-garden-festival/

I just read this yesterday and am sooooo excited!!!

 

[jenbear123]

Oh Wow! That's so neat about the stuff happening at Epcot. Darn it, too bad I can't move my trip up a couple months

 

[pinkxray]

That is so cool. I think we are going to need more EPCOT time that weekend.

I would love to meet Remy and Emile. I guess I need to add a few more blank pages to Caitlin's autograph book.



So exciting!

 

[englishrose47]

I have a Consumer who would LOVE to meet Towmater !!!!!Please get apix for me so I can show her !!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I just read this yesterday and am sooooo excited!!!

Oh Wow! That's so neat about the stuff happening at Epcot. Darn it, too bad I can't move my trip up a couple months

It should be fun but makes me worry about crowds!

That is so cool. I think we are going to need more EPCOT time that weekend.

I would love to meet Remy and Emile. I guess I need to add a few more blank pages to Caitlin's autograph book.



So exciting!

Mom and I got our picture with Remy a few years ago, I would love one with Emile!

I have a Consumer who would LOVE to meet Towmater !!!!!Please get apix for me so I can show her !!!

I definitely will if we see him.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

One month from today we will be in WDW!

 

[pinkxray]

 

[marvali]

Hi Lessa and Beth! Been busy lately so trying to get all caught up. Some really "busy" Disney plans you have going. Sounds like I need to try the mac and cheese at Chefs since it comes so highly recommended!

Sorry you missed out on your cruise plans!

 

[jelloarms]

Hawaii isn't so great. You've seen one beach, you've seen em all. I think Canada is probably way cooler

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Lessa and Beth! Been busy lately so trying to get all caught up. Some really "busy" Disney plans you have going. Sounds like I need to try the mac and cheese at Chefs since it comes so highly recommended!

Sorry you missed out on your cruise plans!

The mac and cheese is some of the best I have ever had.

Hawaii isn't so great. You've seen one beach, you've seen em all. I think Canada is probably way cooler

Says the girl who lives there! Canada is beautiful too, just in a different way.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Just as at the Magic Kingdom there are shows/rides/attractions that we have never experienced at Epcot and this is the year we are going to do it all!

Voices of Liberty - Alek and Erich have never seen
Captain EO
Kim Possible Mission
France Film - Alek and Erich have never seen
Innoventions
Italy Performers - Alek and Erich have never seen
Japanese Drummers
Mission:Space
Mo Rockin
Maelstorm - Alek and Erich
British Invasion

 

[englishrose47]

Just as at the Magic Kingdom there are shows/rides/attractions that we have never experienced at Epcot and this is the year we are going to do it all!

Voices of Liberty - Alek and Erich have never seen
Captain EO
Kim Possible Mission
France Film - Alek and Erich have never seen
Innoventions
Italy Performers - Alek and Erich have never seen
Japanese Drummers
Mission:Space
Mo Rockin
Maelstorm - Alek and Erich
British Invasion

I hope one of the Bros gets picked as Romeo As for the British Invasion I can just envision those 2 cutting up worse than the planted CM does !!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I hope one of the Bros gets picked as Romeo As for the British Invasion I can just envision those 2 cutting up worse than the planted CM does !!

Alek and Erich do like to dance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS-DUBKjwPU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3lD0NQFSuM

 

[All7OfUs]

VoL gives me goosebumps- Mo'Rockin' is well.. what can I say? Great in one word!

 

[PirateKate]

Disney Pixar weekend sounds like a lot of fun! I think I'm going to miss it by one weekend. Oh well, maybe you'll get lots of good pictures of all the festivities.

Epcot has so many little attractions that are easy to miss. I am surprised that you all haven't been on Mission Space. Are you going to try to ride it twice, once green and once orange, so you will truly have done it all? We tried green once, just to see how it was, but we prefer orange.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Disney Pixar weekend sounds like a lot of fun! I think I'm going to miss it by one weekend. Oh well, maybe you'll get lots of good pictures of all the festivities.

Epcot has so many little attractions that are easy to miss. I am surprised that you all haven't been on Mission Space. Are you going to try to ride it twice, once green and once orange, so you will truly have done it all? We tried green once, just to see how it was, but we prefer orange.

I have been hesitant to ride it as I get easily motion sick and I have heard that this ride is really good for that. So I will probably just try the easy side.

 

[debsters41]

Lurker here, I am a fan of all your trip reports! I can't wait to hear about your Mission Space attempt because I, too, was too intimidated to try and would like to try it in August. I really can't say when, or if, I will be able to come back again after this trip, so I really want to try to do the things I haven't tried before. You are an inspiration!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lurker here, I am a fan of all your trip reports! I can't wait to hear about your Mission Space attempt because I, too, was too intimidated to try and would like to try it in August. I really can't say when, or if, I will be able to come back again after this trip, so I really want to try to do the things I haven't tried before. You are an inspiration!

Welcome! Thanks for joining in! Now I have some extra motivation to overcome my hesitation and get on the ride since I know you will be counting on my report of the experience.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I wrote my last exam of the school year yesterday so I am class and homework free for the next 4 1/2 months!

Only 25 days until vacation!