PHOTOS: Heavy Equipment Arrives at Construction Site for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge; Latest Look at New Tri-Circle-D Ranch

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Work on Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge continues to move forward along the shores of Bay Lake. Today, we stopped by to see the latest work on site. For a look at the future resort’s lobby––which will feature a stunning Pocahontas statue––as well as its guest rooms and quick service restaurants, click here. From … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/22/20 (Chipped Paint at Cool Wash, Long Lines for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, New Disney Skyliner Popcorn Buckets, and More)

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Good morning from a very cold EPCOT! Let’s see what is new around the park this morning. In the parking lot, grandstands remain in place for the finish line for next month’s RunDisney Princess Half-Marathon races. Everyone was cold this morning waiting to get in to the park after temps dipped into the low 40’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions East Bypass Walkway Construction Nears Completion at EPCOT

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Construction on the entrance bypass around Innoventions East in EPCOT’s Future World is wrapping up this week. After decorative walls were added in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind site last week, we can now see where the bypass will meet up with Future World and the currently accessible guest areas. Repaving … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Construction Making Progress (New Security Screening Area, Fountain Work, Gateway Gifts Breezeway Repaving) at EPCOT

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Work on the renovation of EPCOT’s main entrance is motoring into high gear. Today, we stopped by to see the latest changes to the park entrance. Work on the new security structure on the east entrance side continues to rise quickly. The support beams have gone vertical this week, and today, we could see that … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates (1/20/20)

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Work around EPCOT continues to steam forward this week. We stopped by to check in on the latest updates in the park. Work on the Innoventions East bypass continues, with rolling green hedges now blocking the pathway to be used. Behind the Innoventions East building that is temporarily home to MouseGear, work on the landscaping … Read more

PHOTOS: Juliette Balcony Details Added to Exterior Facade, Roofing Work on Restrooms at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT – 1/20/20

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Today, we stopped by the France pavilion in EPCOT to see the latest changes to the ongoing expansion project. Decorative balcony details have been added to the windows along the entrance pathway to the expansion. From above, we can see how more the site has changed now that painting has completed on the facade of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT (1/20/20)

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Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse continues to press forward at EPCOT. The future site of brews and BBQ at EPCOT is inching ever closer to completion, so we stopped by to see what it looks like today. From the front, we can see where some of the newlyinstalled framing is being primed for painting. … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Building Frame Completely Removed at EPCOT

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Future World has fallen into a state of mourning today. Overnight, the remaining pieces of the former home of Club Cool, Fountain View, and Innoventions were removed, leaving a building-sized hole in our hearts. The ongoing demolition work as part of the reimagining of EPCOT has been one of the most visible signs of change … Read more

PHOTOS: Heavy Machinery Arrives at Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Expansion Site

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This week, the Magic Kingdom parking lot expansion site saw several changes. We took a ride on the monorail to get a birds-eye view of the latest work happening at the site. Land clearing is almost complete in the green section that used to be trees and bushes. Most notably at the site, several very … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New Security Screening Structure at EPCOT

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Work on EPCOT’s reimagined entrance continues to roll along. Today we stopped by to see the latest changes. Work on utility lines near the east side of the parking lot continues as the hole has expanded. With the first large section of pavement having been poured, work now begins on more retaining walls. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/16/20)

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Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see the latest on some of the construction projects ongoing around Future World. Over at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind site, all was relatively quiet, except for this lone worker at the very top of the show building. Behind what was the rear exit to MouseGear, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Magic Kingdom Entrance Enhancements (1/16/20)

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Work continues on the entrance enhancements at Magic Kingdom. Today, we stopped by to look at the latest updates at the site. Work on repaving and widening the walking path from the park entrance to the Contemporary Resort continues to progress a segment at a time. Guests are still being directed towards a temporary pathway … Read more

PHOTOS: Framing Added to Windows at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT

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Today, we stopped by the Regal Eagle Smokehouse site to see the latest work on the site. The work at the restaurant is speeding up as its opening date approaches. Posts for the restaurant marquee remain in place and ready for use. Brick work on the exterior has been added to the facade. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, Entrance Plaza, and Pathway Work) at EPCOT (1/15/20)

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EPCOT’s ongoing entrance transformation is in full gear, so we stopped by for the latest update on the work. Over towards the east side of the parking lot, work continues behind the construction walls. Large-scale digging is ongoing here with new utility lines going in. Work on the new pavement on the east side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Gusteau’s Sign, New Bathrooms, La Creperie) in the France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Today, we stopped by France in EPCOT to see the latest on the pavilion’s expansion. At the water’s edge, work was being performed on some lighting and electrical work for the pavilion. We also noticed the entire side of the building guests will walk past en route to the new expanded area has been painted … Read more

PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Booths Revealed Behind Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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A large segment of construction walls have been removed today at EPCOT to reveal new planters and festival booths ahead of the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walking up to the area from World Showcase, guests are greeted by the large planter that has been finished behind the walls. Landscaping now fills in … Read more