NEWS: Three new films make their debut at Epcot

As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort, three new films have made their debut at the park.

“Awesome Planet,” showing in The Land pavilion, explores the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of Earth. In collaboration with the Disney Conservation Fund, this 10-minute film uses in-theater effects like wind, scents, and water to tell the story of life on our planet, and why it’s important to take care of it. “Awesome Planet” is narrated by Ty Burrell of ABC’s “Modern Family.”

“Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film. This update includes new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington, and new narration by Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy.

“Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” in the France pavilion’s Palais du Cinémas is directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of both the animated and live-action versions of the story. This new experience invites guests to take part in a twist on a tale as old as time, and features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. This new sing-along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which received an upgrade to 4K projection.

To learn more about these and other offerings at Epcot, visit DisneyWorld.com.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

NEWS: Three new films make their debut at Epcot