PHOTOS: EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion Update (Bakery Pavement, New Facades, and More)

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Work continues to progress quickly on the expansion of EPCOT’s France Pavilion. Today, we saw several notable changes to the site. Approaching the site, we saw even more equipment and workers on-site as the sounds of construction echoed throughout the International Gateway. Work on the sidewalks to and the facades on the entrance to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Entrance Enhancements Update 12/15/19

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Work on the Magic Kingdom’s new entrance enhancements was buzzing with activity today. We stopped by to check out the latest work on the various aspects of the project. The new boat dock, once the quietest area of the project, has suddenly come to life with activity. Large equipment has arrived on-site, and workers were … Read more

PHOTOS: France Pavilion Cement Work Nears Completion in Ratatouille Area at EPCOT

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Work on the France pavilion expansion at EPCOT continues to roll along. We stopped by today to get a better look at what’s been happening at the site. From the ground, we can see workers adding some details to the exterior of the buildings, as well as scaffolding that is now ready for painting. From … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Construction Expands

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Work is starting to pick up at the Magic Kingdom parking lot expansion. This week, we noticed some equipment had been removed. But today it looks as if more work has started. Where a large crane and some equipment once stood is now just dirt piles. The piles, however, have had some dirt added to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/15/19 (Broken Escalators, Damaged Walkways, Starbucks Signage, Regal Eagle Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! We took a tour around the park this morning to see what was new. Guests walking in to EPCOT were once again greeted by yet another newly blocked off area caused by damaged and cracked blocks of illuminated walkways in Future World. This squirrel seemed quite interested to find what was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/15/19 (Big Top Still Closed, Displaced Characters, TRON Construction, New 2020 Merchandise)

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Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! On a drizzly December morning, we stopped by to check out what was new throughout the park. Overnight rains with a passing cold front made for a windy and dreary morning. But nothing can dampen the Christmas spirit in the parks! Over at Newsstand, we noticed some new 2020 … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Bridge Connecting Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian

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The work on the bridge to connect Magic Kingdom with Grand Floridian is progressing at an increasingly rapid pace. Today, we saw some notable changes to the site. Gone from the site is the large crane that stood against the tree line in stark contrast to all around it. Retaining walls have been completely installed … Read more

PHOTOS: Transportation and Ticket Center Gets New Paving for Tram Turnaround

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Work on the refurbishment of the Transportation and Ticket Center has been steadily reaching towards the finish line. Today, we noticed some notable changed at the site. Guests who arrive at the Magic Kingdom parking lot are still using the two walkway “bridges” through the tunnel. There were several workers attaching siding to the roof … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/13/19 (Construction, New Canada Film Signs, Caramel Apples, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! We took a walk through the park to see what we could see on another beautiful Florida morning. Lines to get in the park were pretty long for a weekday morning. Guests flowed easily into the park when the ropes dropped. Anyone need last-minute presents? As always, the cooler weather has … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Area and Fountain Construction Update 12/13/19

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Work is continuing at a fast pace on the EPCOT Entrance enhancements. We took another look at the latest work today to see what is new. New planters are being placed below the monorail lines at the entrance. The new loop for the secondary tram is also going to go in here. The loop work … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Look at Parking Expansion Project at the Magic Kingdom – 12/12/19

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Last month, we revealed that construction had begun on expansion of the Magic Kingdom parking lot at the old Walt Disney World Speedway site. Today, we took a look at what has been happening lately. While the overall project is for storm water improvements, a number of trees have been removed, as well as some drainage … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Springs Construction Update 12/12/19 (Beatrix, Cirque du Soleil, City Works, and Ample Hills)

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There has been a lot of construction at Disney Springs’ West Side. Today, we stopped by to get an update on what is going on. From the moment you walk out of the Orange Garage, you can see the shell of what used to be Bongos. All the main walls have been removed and it … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Pluto Meet & Greet Moved, The Seas Tank Maintenance, Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! Today, we stopped by to see what’s new in everyone’s favorite Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Crowds were pretty light this morning, despite the warm December weather. These ropes were covering a large crack in the cement work over by one of the former Leave a Legacy monoliths. This, of course, … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on New World Showcase Restrooms and Temporary Starbucks Advancing Rapidly at EPCOT

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Work on the new restrooms near the entrance to World Showcase in EPCOT and the temporary Starbucks location continues to breeze along. We spotted workers at both sites today as we stopped by for a look at the progress. As you approach the restrooms, we can see the roofing work is almost finished. From the … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update 12/11/19

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Construction work in EPCOT’s Future World has been moving quickly. We stopped by for an update on the latest work going on at the site. As we arrive to the former Pin Central, we noticed some more panels missing. Some of the support wires are also covered in orange material. The former Club Cool and … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT France Pavillion Expansion Construction Update 12/9/19 (New Restrooms, Pavement, and More)

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Work on the much anticipated expansion of EPCOT’s France pavilion is progressing rapidly ahead of its 2020 completion date. We took a trip to the area to see some of the progress that has been made this week. From across the water by the International Gateway entrance, we can see the work on the overlooks … Read more