PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

Iain

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

Iain

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park.

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Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole?

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The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens.

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Even Pluto had a sizable line at his meet and greet early on in the morning.

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We aren’t quite sure if this light was meant to be two-toned…

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As we walked into the park, we noticed the benches that were opposite of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind show building have been moved across the walkway. The planters that were also there have been removed completely.

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Thankfully, the water was turned off today at the splash zone by Test Track, otherwise these guests would have been in for a rude awakening.

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The early morning line for Test Track was also quite sizable, stretching all the way towards Mouse Gear.

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Speaking of Mouse Gear, a display of new Mulan merchandise popped up in the store. You can find an in-depth look at all the new items available at Walt Disney World in our latest article here.

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Mission: SPACE is looking quite “peachy” thanks to the new paint inside the pavilion.

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Spring is definitely in the air with all the blooming flowers around the park.

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If you go to EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival and don’t walk through the butterfly garden, did you actually go?

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In World Showcase, the flowers continued to impress.

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Once again, the Regal Eagle smoker was working overtime this morning in America.

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Work on the restrooms for Regal Eagle continues, meaning guests will have to use the facilities behind Art of Disney instead.

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Commercials were being filmed inside Germany as we passed through.

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Over in China, new paint had been added to these railings.

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That does it for our visit to EPCOT today. Stay tuned to WDWNT for the latest in Disney parks news.