‘Wheel of Fortune’ to tape at Epcot

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, “Wheel of Fortune” is coming to Central Florida to tape three weeks of shows at Walt Disney World Resort.

Epcot, which is marking its 35th anniversary as well, plays host Oct. 10-12.

Good news: Central Florida players will compete.

Bad news, fans: The show is out of tickets for the tapings. The stage will be next to World Showcase Lagoon, between World Showcase and Future World.

“Wheel” will air the programs through the year during crucial ratings periods. The game show airs locally at 7:30 p.m. on WFTV-Channel 9.

The first week, featuring grandparent and grandchild teams, will showcase the holidays at Walt Disney World. Those programs air the week of Nov. 13.

The second week of shows, with married couples, will air Feb. 12-16. The celebration of Valentine’s Day will promote Disney’s Fairytale Weddings.

The third week of shows will feature Disney fans and will air the week of April 30 — during the May ratings period.

A fourth week of shows, called “Disney Sea & Shore Week,” will be produced in November at the “Wheel” home studio in Culver City, Calif. Those programs will debut the week of Jan. 8 and will feature Disney Cruise Line.

Prizes will include Disney gift cards, Disney Cruise Line trips and vacations at Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Viewer giveaways will offer the chance to win family trips to Walt Disney World Resort.