PHOTOS: France Expansion Adds Lamp Posts, Ride Queue; New Cobblestone Paving Continues

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Work on the France pavilion expansion inside EPCOT is beginning to show signs of reaching the finish line. Today, we swung by to see the latest happenings inside the land. The new entrance archway continues to sport a blank sign, but work around the area continues. Workers on a lift were putting the finishing touches … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (Guardians Solar Panels, Mission: SPACE Courtyard, MouseGear Gutting, Butterfly Garden, and More) – 3/2/20

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Work around EPCOT’s Future World continues as the park’s expansive revitalization continues. Today, we took note of several changes around the various projects here. Over at the site of Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, the majority of the solar panel frames on the roof are in place. Along the east entrance bypass that takes … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Construction Updates (East Security Screening Area, Entrance Gardens, and Fountain) – 3/2/20

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Work on the ongoing refreshing of EPCOT’s entrance experience has seen several notable changes this week. Today, we took a look at the latest updates. As guests approach the park entrance from the east side of the parking lots, construction walls that once bordered the walkway have now been pushed further back to reveal the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge; Tri-Circle-D Ranch Nearing Completion with Themed Wooden Archway at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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Work at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge continues to move forward on the shores of Bay Lake. Today, we took a trip by the site to see some of the latest additions. From the boat dock at Wilderness Lodge, we can see where work along the southern shoreline of Bay Lake … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/26/20 (Long Lines, Legends of Hollywood Refurbishment, New T-Shirt Displays, and More)

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Bright suns! Let’s take a trip around Hollywood Studios today to see what’s new in the park. All those in favor of changing this sign from “Sunset Ranch Market” to “Sunrise Ranch Market,” say aye! After the conclusion of “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” this week, the courtyard in front of the Chinese … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Enhancements Update – New East Security Structure Receives Park Exit Signs, Planter Progress, and Sealing of Fountain Base Begins

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Work at EPCOT’s entrance continues to progress, and today, several noticeable changes were spotted during out visit. Work on the final segments of new pavement is starting to ramp up, as framing for one of the three sections is in place for new concrete to be poured. The new east park entrance security structure continues … Read more

PHOTOS: Street Lights Arrive, Scaffolding Comes Down at La Creperie de Paris for France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT

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Work inside the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT continues to add new decorative details by the day. Today, we stopped by to see the latest progress. Outside of La Creperie de Paris, scaffolding is coming down to reveal the exterior of the new restaurant. Nearby, cast members were seen on site taking a tour of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/25/20 (Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries, Blooming Trees, Festival of the Arts Removal, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! The day after the Festival of the Arts has concluded means lots of changes around the park. Today, we decided to check out what was new. Minnie Mouse was out greeting guests early on this morning. The morning did not start out well inside The Land, where both Soarin’ and Living … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom (2/24/20)

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Construction at the site for the TRON Lightcycle Run rollercoaster inside of the Magic Kingdom continues to move forward. Today, we stopped by the site to check out the latest progress on the ride. As you approach the site on the PeopleMover, the large track of the ride rises from the ground and into the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Grand Floridian Walkway to the Magic Kingdom, Plus Progress on the New Contemporary Walkway

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As part of the arrival experience enhancements at Magic Kingdom, work continues on several projects and pathways around the area. Today, we stopped by to see the latest improvements at the various sites. As we passed by Grand Floridian, work on the pathway that will connect the resort to the Magic Kingdom is in full … Read more

PHOTOS: More Solar Panel Mounts Installed on Roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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For months, work on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction has not shown much exterior progress. Today, however, work was visibly moving forward on framing for the attraction building’s solar roofing panels. Crews were hard at work installing several frames on the roof that will eventually be home to solar panels. From the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/20/20 (Main Street Citizens, New Walt Disney World Railroad Tracks, Aladdin Rides the Magic Carpets, Long Lines, and More)

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Good morning from the most magic place on Earth! Let’s take a stroll around the Magic Kingdom to see what is new today. Is there any better way to start your day than arriving via Monorail to the Magic Kingdom? The citizens of Main Street, USA were out and about this morning greeting guests. If … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Enhancements Add New Paving, Planters Begin to Form

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As part of the ongoing transformation of EPCOT’s entrance area, we were treated to some updated views this morning during our visit to the park. Several more sections of new entrance pathway have been poured on the east side of the park’s entrance plaza. Cement trucks were on site pouring new pavement underneath the new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/21/20 (Disney Princess Half Marathon Chalk Messages, France Cobblestone Paving, Flower & Garden Festival Prep, and More)

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Good morning from a frigid EPCOT! Let’s take a run around the countries… This morning, we took part in the annual RunDisney Princess 5k run. Despite the cold temperatures and constant rain, it is always a treat to see EPCOT early in the morning before the crowds arrive. In Canada, cast members cheered runners on … Read more

PHOTOS: Moat Draining Underway for Cinderella Castle Makeover at the Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom’s signature park icon is about to get a big aesthetic upgrade. As part of these enhancements, work on draining the moat surrounding Cinderella’s Castle began today inside the park. When we first arrived at the park this morning, dams were in place near the bridge to Liberty Square. A water pump inside the … Read more

PHOTOS: Pin Central Canopy Panels Removed as Demolition Continues on Center of Future World in EPCOT

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As part of EPCOT’s ongoing transformation, construction at the former home of Mouse Gear is in high gear. Today, we got a good look at changes that have already come to the site, including massive demolition work and the removal of the former Pin Central canopies. As guests walk into the temporary Mouse Gear, they’re … Read more