Fun Facts
The origin of candy artistry dates back over 250 years, in the EDO Era.
Miyuki sculpts candy into elaborate animal shapes—a Japanese art form that goes back hundreds of years—at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot theme park.
Watch in amazement as Miyuki brings to life dazzling dragons, regal horses and vibrant flowers out of soft rice dough, which is similar in texture and taste to taffy. Starting with a simple white base, Miyuki stretches out the rice dough into ribbons and molds it into various shapes and sizes while adding color as needed. The end result is a pretty souvenir that you can keep or eat!
Miyuki is the only female trained in the art of candy sculptures in Epcot, and is always glad to take requests when sculpting her creations.
Miyuki performs for 20 minutes at various times throughout the day, so be sure to check the Times Guide at Epcot to know exactly when you can catch her.
Moms Panel
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"Hi, my family of 5(Me,DH&DDs 8,6&2)won't have a full day to spend at EPCOT, what "highlights" would you recommend? Would also like to try some of the bigger rides and get a "feel" for EPCOT. Thank You!"
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"When Epcot is open for extra magic hours at night, is the land open til 12 am as well or only the 3 hours after 7pm when it closes before showcase?"
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"I was looking at the magic hours at Epcot on 4/23 and it says they are from 9pm-12am. The regular park hours say 9am-7pm. So, does that mean that you have to leave for a few hours and then come back?"
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"When Epcot has EMH scheduled in the eveing (i.e., EMH 9PM-12AM), will Future World remain open from 7 PM-9 PM? I know the schedule usually has Future World closing at 7 PM. Or during these nights does FW still close at 7 & they reopen the FW rides at"
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"Are both Future World and the World Showcase open during the evening Extra Magic Hours at Epcot?"
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Quick Tips
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, a 12-minute fireworks, laser and water show that plays nightly for Guests of all ages at the World Showcase area, celebrates the history of the world and its people through brilliant effects and inspiring music. Check the Epcot theme park Times Guide for show times.
- As you wait to enter The American Adventure attraction in Epcot theme park, you may be entertained by The Voices of Liberty, an a capella group that sings traditional American music.
- Popular Disney Characters can be found at the Epcot Character Spot in the Future World area and near the Japan, Morocco, France and United Kingdom Pavilions in the World Showcase area of Epcot theme park—so don't forget to bring your cameras and autograph book!
- The Mo' Rockin musical group blends World Music and rhythms with soulful vocals to create infectious grooves and a high energy sound. Add dance and improvisation to the mix and you can see why Mo' Rockin has been a don't-miss show at the Moroccan Pavilion at Epcot theme park since 1999.
- Mariachi Cobre is a spirited 12-piece Mexican Mariachi band that performs the traditional folk music of Jalisco, Mexico daily in the Mexico Pavilion near the Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros attraction. Check the Epcot theme park Times Guide for show times.
