PHOTOS: New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! Pavilion Character Art Appears on Innoventions East Bypass Walls at EPCOT

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The bypass pathway that will take EPCOT guests behind Innoventions East and past the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! pavilion is seeing noticeable progress this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest at the project site. Over by the start of the pathway, we can see where the walls will … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Nearly Complete at EPCOT (1/14/20)

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Work to remove the framework that used to be the home of Club Cool and Fountainview Cafe is nearly complete. Today, we checked in to see how much was left at the old building. Guests arriving into the park are greeted by just a few segments of framing. From the side, only a few more … Read more

PHOTOS: Backstage Dock and Entrance Construction Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Two construction projects at the entrance to Hollywood Studios are in progress, so we stopped by today to see the latest. The mystery construction project between the Friendship Boats dock and the backstage areas for the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater and Theater of the Stars looked rather quiet today. While the major construction equipment is gone … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Entry Overhang for Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Today, we stopped by the former home of the Path of the Jedi, site of the forthcoming Mickey Shorts Theater. The sounds of construction work once again echoed across the park, signaling that the new attraction is inching ever closer to the finish line. Outside, the big purple walls still greet park guests as they … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/9/20 (New Mission: SPACE Tee, Marathon Weekend Prep, Festival Tents, New Starbucks Planter Unveiled)

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Good morning from EPCOT. There are a lot of things to see today around the park, so let’s get started! The weather this week has been absolutely stellar in Central Florida! As we headed towards the park on the Monorail, we noticed crews were out preparing for this weekend’s Disney Marathon races. All along the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/9/20 (Rise of the Resistance Crowds, Cold Weather, Extinct Attraction Pennies, and More)

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Bright suns! Today we stopped by Hollywood Studios to join that madness that is Rise of the Resistance early morning crowds. Once again, crowds were pouring in from the parking lot nearly an hour before the park officially opened. Once inside the park, the crowd filed in to Hollywood Blvd. to wait for the official … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Overhaul Construction Enters Next Phase at EPCOT

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Work on the overhaul of EPCOT’s entrance continued this week, with phases of the project becoming more visible. Outside the turnstiles, work on new pavement on the east side of the entrance is moving along. Framing and rebar for new sidewalks has been put into place. We also can see where land clearing continues for … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on France Pavilion Expansion (Restrooms, La Creperie) and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Courtyard in EPCOT – 1/7/20

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Today, we took a look at the latest work happening in EPCOT at the France pavilion expansion. As we arrived on site, several project advancements caught our eye. Work on La Creperie de Paris continues to progress, with more framing for the restaurant’s windows going in. Scaffolding now encompasses the entirety of the building’s exterior, … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Touches Added to Regal Eagle Smokehouse Entrance Exterior Ahead of Signage Installation at EPCOT

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Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is continuing to progress at a rapid pace ahead of its expected opening. Today, workers were on site preparing the new entrance area for the sign that will adorn the new restaurant. Stationed on lifts, crews were also putting the finishing touches on the building fascia and crown moulding … Read more

PHOTOS: More Steel Frame Segments Removed During Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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Work to remove the large frame of the former Innoventions West building is ongoing at EPCOT. Today, we took a look at the latest progress at the site. The former Club Cool and Fountain View building has shrunk segment by segment over the last few weeks. From the rear of the site, guests walk by … Read more

PHOTOS: Future World Construction Projects Progressing at EPCOT (1/7/20)

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Today, we took a look at some of the various construction projects ongoing at EPCOT’s Future World. Guests walking through the east side of the breezeway under Spaceship Earth will notice the telltale signs of future repaving. Countless score marks are now visible throughout the majority of the walkway here between Guest Services and Gateway … Read more

PHOTOS: First Themed Tiles Added to Reimagined Retro Entrance Fountain at EPCOT

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The first tiles for EPCOT’s reimagined entrance fountain were laid into place today. The new fountain, which will be an homage to the park’s original fountain, is part of the park’s ongoing entrance experience overhaul. From above, the first section of tile can be seen already in place, with more being placed around it. A … Read more

PHOTOS: Details Added to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Courtyard and France Expansion at EPCOT

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Work on the upcoming France pavilion expansion has seen some detail work begin to ramp up this week. We decided to stop by to look at the latest progress. Approaching the site, you can see a large crane with workers working on window details while other workers were attending to the ledges. Approaching La Creperie … Read more

PHOTOS: Roofing Work Underway at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in The American Adventure at EPCOT

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Today, we stopped by the site of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT to see how the new dining location is progressing. Approaching the restaurant, we can see that covers have been removed from exterior siding. Work on the windows and frames has continued while new facade should go up any day now. Perhaps the … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Innoventions West Building Segments Begins at EPCOT

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The much anticipated removal of the former home of Club Cool and Fountain View has finally begun at EPCOT. Today, we stopped by to check out the site. Guests walking past the former Innoventions West building were treated to the view of a much smaller frame today. “Welcome to the future. Or, should I say, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/30/19 (New Year’s Eve Preparations, Damaged Pathways, Construction Work, Fireworks Barges, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! It is the day before New Year’s Eve, so the park is bustling with activity! Let’s go check it out… In the entrance to the park, new PhotoPass angles were being tested out by cast members. In Future World, we noticed more damaged walkway tiles have been roped off. Construction work … Read more