PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/12/19 (Future World Construction, Interesting World Showcase Finds, Takumi-Tei Construction Updates, and More!)

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It’s always a good day to check out the two worlds of Epcot: Future World and World Showcase. Let’s see what they have in store for us today. Future World I popped into Mouse Gear and found this fun new addition to the MagicBand line: Sorcerer Mickey! This one looks a lot better than the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/9/19 (New Pins, Construction Updates and a Trip Around Rivers of America)

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It’s a fine day to visit the Magic Kingdom! Although, is there really a day that isn’t a good day to visit the Magic Kingdom? Let’s see what’s new! Merchandise New pins today! I’m a sucker for movie anniversary pins, personally, so I had to get this Tarzan one. Especially since I can’t remember the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/9/19 (Leave a Legacy Demolition Continues, Flower and Garden No More, World Showcase Updates and More)

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Good morning from the remaining half of the Leave-a-Legacy monuments. We’re at Epcot today, of course! Let’s see what’s going on in the new post-festival landscape. They’re making good progress on removing these giant monuments. Even the bases seem to be gone now from the right side of the entrance. While we’re at the front … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/8/19 (Shop Construction on Hollywood Boulevard, Galaxy’s Edge Construction, New Pins, ETC.)

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Gift Shops If you’ve been here recently, you may have noticed that several of the shops on Hollywood Boulevard are currently closed for refurbishment. Keystone Clothiers has been closed for several months, and Mickey’s of Hollywood just closed earlier in the month. Disney & Co is the on the far end of Mickey’s of Hollywood, … Read more

PHOTOS: Rose Walk Pathway Between Future World and World Showcase at Epcot Now Closed for Widening Project

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As we had previously announced, the pathway connecting Future World and World Showcase (near the Imagination pavilion), has now closed in order to be widened. The pathway is completely blocked off from both ends now. If you attempt to enter it from World Showcase (near the Refreshment Port) you’ll find yourself confronted by these construction … Read more

REVIEW: Corn Bisque Replaces Potato Leek Soup, New Cannellini Bean Cassoulet and Spring Salad for Lunch at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom

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Mrs. Potts (or rather Chef Bouche, the angry stove) have been busy in the kitchen recently, and they’ve just unveiled a few new interesting options for your lunch in Beast’s castle. Fans of the classic potato leek soup here may be distraught at the fact that it’s been replaced with a corn-based soup, but the change … Read more

PHOTOS: Huge New Supports Installed for TRON Coaster at the Magic Kingdom

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Work is just zipping along at the site for the upcoming TRON rollercoaster in the Magic Kingdom. Much like a sunflower, once the seed started sprouting, it’s shot up straight to the sky. Literally just the other day, we showed you some new track pieces that were being installed, as well as new evacuation platforms … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/4/19 (Main Street Surprises, Construction Updates and Fun Aladdin Ornaments!)

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Summer is finally here at the Magic Kingdom, as well as everything that comes with it: crowds, heat, and as usual a few surprises. Let’s see what’s in store for us today! Main Street U.S.A. Look who was wandering around Main Street this morning: Mary Poppins! A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/3/19 (World Showcase Construction Projects, Leave a Legacy Progress, ETC.)

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Summer is here! You know what that means, right? No Epcot festivals for three whole months! Whatever shall we do? Well, there’s still plenty going on here at Epcot. The park entrance is under the knife right now, but at least they have these cool new signs. I wonder if this is going to be … Read more

PHOTOS: Trees Planted, Stone Landscaping Added at Upcoming Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

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There’s a brand-new signature restaurant headed to Epcot’s Japan pavilion this summer, and it looks like it’s going to look pretty, well, pretty! Landscaping work for just outside the restaurant finally started this last week, and if it’s anything like the rest of the pavilion, it’s sure to be gorgeous. From the main pathway, those with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 5/30/19 (Final Days of Flower & Garden Festival 2019, Character Palooza, Chocolate Tasting in the Mexico Pavilion, and More!)

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It’s the final days of the 2019 International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot. Let’s take a stroll through the flowers before they disappear for another year! Flower and Garden The Flower and Garden festival really is one of the most beautiful times to visit Epcot. The flower quilt between Future World and World Showcase … Read more

PHOTOS: First Leave A Legacy Monolith Demolished, Guest Photo Plaques Now Actively Being Removed at Epcot

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As we announced earlier in the month, progress has begun on the removal of the Leave A Legacy monoliths at the entrance to Epcot. The walls went up recently, but actual demolition didn’t seem to start right away. Well, now it has! The first step, as one would assume based on Disney’s official announcement, is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/28/19 (TTC Construction, Fantasyland Shop Rearrangements, Aladdin Treats, ETC.)

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Let’s take a quick look around the Most Magical Place on Earth and see what’s new. It’s time for Magic Kingdom! Outside the Park They’ve been working on this new shelter at the Transportation and Ticket Center for a while now (even before the announced changes happening around security). They look to be almost finished, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/26/19 (Up! Pins Released, Star Wars Launch Bay Changes, and More!)

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Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Big things are in the works for this park in the near future. In the meantime, let’s see what’s in store for us today. There’s a new billboard on the backside of the Chinese Theater. Disney doesn’t want you to forget that Toy Story 4 is coming out next month! … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/25/19 (Tomorrowland Updates, Castle Walkway Progress, Pirates Merch, and More!)

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Come with me as we take a lap around the Magic Kingdom and see what changes they have in store for us today! Tomorrowland Updates First thing’s first. Make sure you check out the latest paint on the Merchant of Venus store, as well as the latest TRON coaster construction updates! With the Tomorrowland Speedway … Read more

PHOTOS: Security Moves to Friendship Boat Dock as Work Continues on Epcot’s International Gateway and Disney Skyliner Station

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Last month, we showed you how there were some changes happening at Epcot’s International Gateway. As part of Disney’s strategy to improve all the park entrances, construction has been underway at this “back entrance” to Epcot’s World Showcase. With projects like this, you can always expect some changes to guest traffic patterns. Today, the construction … Read more