PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on New Park Entrance Bypass Walkway Near Innoventions East at EPCOT

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Work on the newly confirmed Innoventions East bypass pathway continues to progress. Today, we got an up-close look at the changes, so far. Guests walking past EPCOT Guest Relations can soon walk behind the building toward the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. Currently, the area is blocked off with large construction walls. From … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/30/19 EPCOT France Pavilion Expansion Update – La Creperie de Paris, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Courtyard and Queue, Restrooms, and More

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Work continues on the EPCOT France pavilion expansion. Today, we hopped on the Disney Skyliner to get a bird’s-eye view of the latest work. As we approach the expansion, workers were immediately visible on site. Work on painting the side of the entrance pathway into France’s expansion continues. Detail work has been added to some … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/30/19 EPCOT Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, East Security Screening, New Fountain) Taking Shape

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Work to improve the arrival experience at EPCOT continues to ramp up as part of the park’s overhaul. Today, we took a peek at how the project is moving along. Work continues on the main entrance pathways leading to the east side of the EPCOT security screening areas. Looking behind the walls, we can see … Read more

PHOTOS: New Paving and Planters Arrive at Transportation and Ticket Center

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Work on the arrival experience at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) has seen some progress this week, so we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the exit pathway to the right of the tunnel continues, with new planters being formed behind the construction walls. New pavement continues to be poured en … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Update on Large Scale Construction Project Near Fantasmic, Friendship Boat Dock at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Work on a mystery construction project at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has continued to progress over the last few weeks. While much of the heavy machinery previously spotted at the site is no longer present, large walls remain up around the area. From the Disney Skyliner, we can see a few pieces of construction equipment still in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/29/19 (Holiday Crowds, Critter Sightings, New Year’s Eve Prep, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we took a stroll around the world to see what’s new in Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. As we arrived, crowds seemed quite sparse… That is, until we got inside the gates. While everyone waited for rope drop, the JAMMitors provided some beats to pump up the crowd. Over … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/28/19 EPCOT Future World Construction Update

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Work on various projects around EPCOT’s Future World have seen notable changes this week, so we stopped by to get a look. The pathway from Test Track to World Showcase that wraps behind Mouse Gear has seen a lot of changes in recent days. As you walk up to the construction walls, guests can now … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Work Continues at EPCOT

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Work to remove the former Innoventions West buildings at EPCOT is progressing. This week, it was announced that the Character Spot would be closing in early January. This means that removal of that building is drawing closer. Meanwhile, across the breezeway, work is ongoing to remove the massive frame that used to house Club Cool … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Finding Nemo” Character Art Added to West Park Entrance Bypass Walkway, Now Nearing Completion at EPCOT

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Work on the recently confirmed EPCOT park entrance bypass walkway near the future Moana – Journey of Water site is now nearing completion. Today, we took a closer look at the site’s progress. Guests approaching The Seas with Nemo and Friends are currently greeted by moving planters and construction walls. A closer look at the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Segments Revealed as Entrance Repaving Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Work to repave sections of the entrance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ongoing. Today, we took at look at the progress of this project. Walking in to the park, guests are greeted by a large green construction fence and some hedges. This area is located beyond the security screening areas right in front of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 12/26/19 (Rise of the Resistance Crowds, Rosie’s Victory Garden Vegetables, Post-Christmas Decorations, and More)

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Good morning from a cold and foggy Hollywood Studios! On the day after Christmas, we decided to take a stroll over to the park to see what was new. As we arrived, it became quickly apparent that the crowds were here to ride Rise of the Resistance. The crowds grew so large behind the turnstiles, … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Mickey Shorts Theater Venue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (12/26/19)

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Work to convert the old home of Path of the Jedi at Hollywood Studios into the new Mickey Shorts Theater is ongoing. Today, we stopped by to take a look at what is happening at the site. As we approached the site, the big blue construction walls greeted us once again. Guests can see what … Read more

PHOTOS: Count Down to 2020 with New Year’s Eve Glow Ears and Glasses at Walt Disney World

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Guests who are ringing in the New Year at Walt Disney World can add to their festive attire. A new pair of glow ears and 2020 glow glasses were spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. 2020 New Year’s Glow Ears – $20.00 These 2020 New Year’s light up ears were seen inside Mickey’s of Hollywood … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/24/19 (Rainy Days, Moon Landings, Electric Umbrella Seating, More Minnie Van Toys, ETC.)

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Good morning from another rainy December morning in EPCOT. Today, we took a look at what was new in the park. As we told you earlier this week, half the newly reimagined EPCOT entrance is complete. The new layout makes foot traffic a lot easier to navigate. Over inside Mouse Gear, register removal continues. Only … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT (La Crêperie de Paris Facade, Remy Courtyard Fountain, and More) 12/23/19

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Bonjour from EPCOT’s France pavilion expansion project! It seems every day there is something new added to the massive France pavilion expansion, which features a courtyard inspired by the iconic architecture of Parisian neighborhoods like Place Dauphine and Boulevard Haussmann. As we flew past on the Disney Skyliner over the last week, we saw all … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest EPCOT Construction Update (Park Entrance, Innoventions, Space 220, Guardians of the Galaxy, and More) 12/23/19

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From ticketing to the France Pavilion, EPCOT sometimes feels like one big construction site. But here’s the good news: progress is moving quickly! Here, we’ve gathered all the latest EPCOT construction updates, starting from the parking lot up to the World Showcase entrance. Park Entrance As guests approach the park on the monorail, we can see … Read more