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Pixar Weekend @ EPCOT

Today came across the announcement on the upcoming Pixar Weekend at EPCOT, May 13-15. This will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pixar and will take place at EPCOT on the final weekend of the Flower and Garden Festival.

For more information and a schedule of events check out their website at: https://www.pixarweekend.com/

Here is the release:

Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars 2’ Stars Line up for Checkered-Flag Finish
to Epcot Flower Fest, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios with Special Activities May 13-15

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The 18th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is revving up for a dash to the finish line with Pixar’s 25th Anniversary Weekend celebrating “Cars 2.” The May 13-15, 2011 event at Walt Disney World Resort will bring this year’s flowerfest to a checkered-flag conclusion with:

Pixar character meet-and-greets throughout Future World and World Showcase.

“Race Around World Showcase” kids activity that, when completed, earns a collectible button.

Informal discussions (May 14 and May 15) featuring Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino, Oscar®-nominated Pixar producer Jonas Rivera, and “Cars” franchise guardian Jay Ward. Ward is currently involved with Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 2,” scheduled for release on June 24, 2011.

Entertainment is subject to change without notice. The special experiences are included with Epcot admission. More information about the special weekend is available at pixarweekend.com.