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  • New Sam Eagle Inspired Restaurant Coming to Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion

    New Sam Eagle Inspired Restaurant Coming to Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion

    Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue — Inspired by the Honorable Sam Eagle — is a new fast-casual restaurant coming soon to The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot.

    The restaurant takes its name from the venerable Sam Eagle, the Muppet known for his patriotism and strict sense of duty and honor. He takes all things seriously … and barbecue is certainly one of those things. 

    Regal Eagle Smokehouse will be the site for “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue.” Guests will be the beneficiaries of this contest – described as “a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters” – as it brings in a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country to vie for Sam’s top honor.

    Sam’s unmistakable visage will be part of the décor at this new restaurant. For instance, you’ll see him on the sign as you walk in …

    … and inside, on a poster highlighting the barbecue competition.

    He will also be incorporated into new Regal Eagle Smokehouse merchandise available exclusively at this tasty locale. 

    Keep checking the Disney Dorks for more information on this fun new restaurant and when it officially open its doors later this winter.

  • Epcot’s American Adventure Attraction Will Add New American Icons

    Epcot’s American Adventure Attraction Will Add New American Icons

    There is so much to see and do around the World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot, and The American Adventure attraction is a guest favorite.  The attraction is currently getting some major upgrades.

    This marvel of engineering has been there since day one and brings together a moving stage, 35 Audio-Animatronics figures and a giant screen that together shares the story of the United States of America.

    Right now, the team at Epcot is busy converting the attraction to an all-digital projection system, and installing a new screen and new speakers so the show will look and sound better than ever before when it reopens later this month.

    In addition to the update from film to digital, the show’s finale will return with some notable faces from America’s recent history. Newly-added American icons include individuals such as music composer John Williams, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and noted ballerina Misty Copeland.

    And that’s not all: the iconic anthem “Golden Dream” has been re-recorded with all-new orchestration that brings the beloved music and lyrics to life in a way that will resonate more than ever. If you’re like me, you’re already humming along – ‘America, spread your golden wings!’

    Which scene in The American Adventure are you most excited to see when it returns?