PHOTOS: The Land Pavilion Currently Closed at EPCOT

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The entire Land Pavilion in EPCOT is currently unavailable, possibly due to an electrical issue. Cast Members are blocking access to the building, so guests cannot visit any of the three attractions — Soarin’, Living With the Land, Awesome Planet — or Sunshine Seasons to eat. It’s unknown if the pavilion will open later today.

Limited Lightning Lane Access, Pavilions Prepare For New Year’s Eve Parties, Holiday Crowds, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 12/28/21

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we make our way around the World neighborhoods and World Showcase as we battle the holiday crowds for the news! We started out day on the Monorail to get aerial views of construction (and crowds) down below. Construction at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been stagnant for quite … Read more

Guests Face Long Lines at EPCOT as Lightning Lane Access Sells Out and Two Rides Go Down

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Living With the Land and Mission: SPACE are both down at EPCOT this morning, leading to long lines at other attractions as Lightning Lane access quickly sells out. Lightning Lane access to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which is a separate purchase from Disney Genie+, was sold out by 11:30 a.m. Lightning Lane access was theoretically still … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/15/21 (Guests Go Maskless Indoors, Multiple Attractions Down Due to Power Outage, Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen)

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Hola, hallo, or simply hello! It may have been a stormy day, but that didn’t stop us from traveling around the world and into the future at EPCOT. We saw lots of changes to physical distancing and safety measures around the park today, and we also found a few more surprises along the way. Let’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/11/21 (Storms Close Attractions and Eateries, “Creations Shop” and Club Cool Construction, La Gelateria Nears Completion, and More)

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Welcome to EPCOT! We have, unfortunately, a fairly nasty day in store as we come up against severe thunderstorm warnings as part of a weather system which produced dangerous lightning and hail around the Central Florida area. Despite this, we’ve managed about an hour of ‘dry time’ in the morning to take inventory of the … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of EPCOT

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For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more

PHOTOS: “Awesome Planet” Film Reopens at The Land Pavilion at EPCOT with New Social Distancing Measures

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If you’re looking for a quick break in your day, stop by the Harvest Theater within The Land Pavilion at EPCOT to view “Awesome Planet”. There are social distancing markers outside the theater to make a queue outside if the area gets crowded. The roped-off section by the wall is meant for guests in wheelchairs … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Reverses Decision on EPCOT Attraction Hours Cuts; Attractions to Resume Normal Hours

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UPDATE: The former attraction hours cuts made to the following films and attractions have since been reversed, according to an internal memo to Cast Members. The hours will remain as follows: Awesome Planet: 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Canada Far and Wide: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Beauty and The Beast Sing-Along: 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Impressions … Read more

EPCOT Attraction Hours Cut; Some Removed From Evening Extra Magic Hours

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Guests visiting EPCOT later this month will notice reduced hours for numerous attractions, including the new films that debut as part of the 2020 Festival of the Arts. Most of the impacted offerings will close an hour before the rest of the park starting February 23. The new schedule for these offerings is as follows: … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/30/20 (New 2020 Photo Booth Designs, Prince Charming, Last Starbucks Construction Walls Removed)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Let’s take a trip around the park to see what is new. The cooler temperatures meant another beautiful day in the park. Skyliner Popcorn Buckets remain available inside the park. Over inside the Imagination! pavilion, we spotted new 2020-themed options in the photo booths. These four options feature the 2020 logo, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Awesome Planet” Film Debuts in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT

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Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020! As you may know, today marks a major milestone for the park as three new films debut throughout the park. Over in The Land pavilion, Awesome Planet is now glowing with the blue-green hues of our home planet Earth. Fans of the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Awesome Planet Video Screen and Illuminated Entrance at The Land Pavilion in EPCOT

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We’re getting closer to the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which means it’s almost time for the debut of three new films at the park! Over in The Land pavilion, Awesome Planet is now glowing with the blue-green hues of our home planet Earth. The new wait time sign that was … Read more

Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy From “Modern Family”) to Narrate New Awesome Planet Film Debuting This Friday at EPCOT

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“Awesome Planet”, the new film debuting January 17 in The Land pavilion at EPCOT, will be narrated by actor Ty Burrell. Better known as Phil Dunphy from the TV show “Modern Family”, Burrell will be providing the voice-over for the film which is replacing Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable. Debuting as part of the … Read more

Cast Member Previews for Awesome Planet, Canada Far and Wide, and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at EPCOT Taking Place January 16

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As we stated a few months back, new film experiences coming to EPCOT will premiere on January 17, 2020, the same day the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins, and Cast Members will be able to catch a special sneak peek the day before. Walt Disney World Cast Members can sign up for a special … Read more

PHOTOS: New Permanent “Awesome Planet” Wait Time Sign Installed in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT

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With the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 starting in just over a week, final preparations are underway at all of the theaters debuting new shows, like the Harvest Theater inside The Land pavilion. Inside, the new “Awesome Planet” environmental film will make its debut on January 17th, 2020, and outside, new permanent signage … Read more

PHOTOS: New Permanent “Awesome Planet” Sign Installed in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT

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New, permanent signage for the film “Awesome Planet” has been installed outside the old Harvest Theater in The Land pavilion at EPCOT ahead of the show’s big debut this upcoming January during the Festival of the Arts. A temporary “Coming Soon” sign has acted as a placeholder for the past few weeks, but with just … Read more