PHOTOS: Ratatouille Expansion in France Adds Themed Lights at EPCOT

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Work on France’s expansion continues to add new themed elements this week. Today, we noticed several interesting additions to the area. Where yesterday was located just wires not stands beautiful themed light fixtures on the walls near the restrooms. Over towards the Ratatouille fountain, the second layer to the water feature has been added, albeit … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/4/20)

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Work at EPCOT continues to make developmental headway as the reimagining of Future World continues. Work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction continues to move forward. Framing is in place for new flooring near the entrance. Several pallets of construction materials were seen outside the entrance to the Play! pavilion as work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/4/20 (Flowers in Bloom, Dueling Norwegians, Construction Cranes, and More)

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Good morning, world travelers! Let’s take a walk through EPCOT to see what is happening at the park. The bougainvilleas that has been planted in the park entrance planters provided for a colorful welcome to guests this morning. The water was crashing over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends on another beautiful Florida morning. … Read more

PHOTOS: Tram Railings Installed, Paving Continues at Transportation and Ticket Center Overhaul Project

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Work to renovate the Transportation and Ticket Center continues to make headway this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest progress. Guests arriving from the Magic Kingdom parking lot are still greeted by a large construction wall by the tunnel underneath Seven Seas Drive. Repaving of the roadway under here is progressing and … Read more

PHOTOS: Lighting and Window Frames Added to Ratatouille Area in France at EPCOT

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Work on the EPCOT expansion continues this week, with several noticeable elements. Work on the restrooms continues, with the paving work nearing completion in the area. Preparations for decorative window shades to be hund is happening on some of the facades in the area around the ride entrance for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Roofing work over … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/20 (Valentines Day Tee Shirt, Possible Sidewalk Repaving, SpaceX Launch)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today was a rather empty day at the park, so we swung by to see what is new. Crowds were nonexistent at rope drop. The park Times Guide now shows Tase Track Burgers and Fries will be returning in February 2020. The park map also features Tase Track Burgers and Fries … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/30/20 (New 2020 Photo Booth Designs, Prince Charming, Last Starbucks Construction Walls Removed)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Let’s take a trip around the park to see what is new. The cooler temperatures meant another beautiful day in the park. Skyliner Popcorn Buckets remain available inside the park. Over inside the Imagination! pavilion, we spotted new 2020-themed options in the photo booths. These four options feature the 2020 logo, … Read more

PHOTOS: Flat Paris Facades Completed, More Pavement Work, Lighting Being Installed for Ratatouille Area in France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Work in EPCOT’s France pavilion rages on, with several notable changes happening overnight. Work on the outside landscaping facing the Friendship Boats dock continues to move along, with more foliage being planted. Over near the walkway that before the restrooms, we also saw workers installing wiring for lighting details as well as railing pieces along … Read more

PHOTOS: New Animal Kingdom Entrance Security Screening Structure Grows

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Work on the new entrance security screening area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to move along. Today, we stopped by to get a look at the progress. Walking up to the site from the parking lot, guests are greeted by several large green construction walls on both sides of the walkway. The large wooden frame … Read more

PHOTOS: Future World Construction Work Expands at EPCOT

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Work to reimagine EPCOT’s Future World continues to move forward at a rapid pace. Today, we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear has kickstarted this week. Most of the walls along the breezeway are now replaced with plywood that has been painted black. Display windows that most … Read more

PHOTOS: France Construction Work Adds Window Details, New Cobblestone Repaving

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Work on the ongoing expansion of the France Pavilion in EPCOT continues. Arriving at the site, roofing beams are being added to the large queue structure for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at the restrooms, window decorations are being added. Work on the entrance pathway to the expanded area continues as well. Over in front of … Read more

PHOTOS: Metal Roofing Added to New EPCOT Entrance Security Structure, More Entrance Updates

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Work on the entrance at EPCOT continues to “keep moving forward”. Guests walking up to the security checkpoint on the east side of the park entrance are greeted by the large looming frame of the new security screening structure. This structure now features completed columns and the frame for the roof. From above, we can … Read more

PHOTOS: New Settlement Playground Unveiled at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground

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After the former Settlement playground at Fort Wilderness was enveloped in the ongoing construction work for Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, kids were left without an official place to play. However, that all changed when this new playground that was recently unveiled. Previously, this area was closed off with green construction fencing. Now, newly planted … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/24/20 (Taped-Up Vending Machines, Frozen Chalk Art, and Simply Goofy)

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Good morning from a frigid EPCOT. An overnight cold front dropped temperatures in Central Florida, so we wrapped up in a jacket and headed to the parks. Crowds as the park opened were light, but that would soon change. Entering the park, we noticed that this Coke machine had been busted underneath the Monorail station. … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/23/20)

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Today, we stopped by Future World in EPCOT to see the latest updates on some of the construction projects in the area. The restrooms outside of Test Track continue to see work both inside and outside of the building. Work on some utility lines behind the old Taste Track location has moved farther up the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Themed Chimneys, Brickwork Details Added Throughout France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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EPCOT’s ongoing construction in the France pavilion saw some cartoonish additions today. Decorative elements akin to the aesthetic of the film Ratatouille were added to the facades inside the expanded area that will soon welcome guests in the park. Various chimneys were added overnight to the roof of several buildings inside the pavilion’s construction area. … Read more