PHOTOS: Construction Progresses in World Celebration Neighborhood at EPCOT

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As we move closer to the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration, construction continues in EPCOT at the World Celebration Neighborhood that is set to house new dining and shopping locations when complete. The overhang on the former Innoventions East remains damaged with no changes from our last construction update. Previously, we could see from the inside … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lights Installed in Innoventions Breezeway at EPCOT

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New lights matching those on Spaceship Earth are being installed inside the Innoventions breezeway at EPCOT. Club Cool, due to open this summer, will be adjacent to this breezeway. The circular lights are being installed in rows across the breezeway ceiling. We can clearly see where even more lights will be installed soon. In addition … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Mural Visible, New Construction Walls Raised for Imminent Opening of Creations Shop and More at EPCOT

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It’s officially summer, which means Creations Shop and Club Cool should be opening this season at EPCOT. We’ve had glimpses inside the new flagship merchandise location thanks to Imagineer Zach Riddley, and now we’re starting to see through some of the store’s windows. New framing has been installed around this doorway. Right now it’s grey, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/17/21 (Interactive Displays Return To ImageWorks, New Future Festival Food Booth Arrive, Controlled Traffic Flow Returns To Mexico Pavilion, and More)

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Hello from a hot and sunny EPCOT! It was a humid day, but thankfully the rain held off, giving us plenty of time to check out what might be new at this ever-changing park. We found some things to show you, so let’s get started! Work is moving along quickly on the Innoventions East building, … Read more

PHOTOS: Window Installation and Painting Continues at World Celebration Construction in EPCOT

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EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise location, Creations Shop, is set to open this summer, as well as Club Cool. Construction and painting at the World Celebration site have sped up in recent weeks as the opening approaches. Tarp remains over most of the Creations Shop windows. We’ve had a few glimpses inside thanks to Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/8/21 (“Rope Drop” Returns To EPCOT, Space Base Playground Reopens, Scuba Mickey Swims In The Seas Pavilion, and More)

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Hello World Travelers, and welcome to another hot and sunny day here at EPCOT! We came to check out all the new things here, and we found lots to show you. Let’s get started! On our way into the park this morning, we saw two Cast Members setting up the poles and chains for the … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Comes Down, Construction Crew Speeds Up Work on Creations Shop and Club Cool as Opening Deadline Approaches at EPCOT

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EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise location, Creations Shop, is scheduled to open this summer, as is the adjacent Club Cool. There’s still a lot of construction work to be done, however, and it’s already June. Inside what was once Innoventions West, Communicore-inspired lighting fixtures have been installed in the ceiling. In this area, which will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on World Celebration Neighborhood of EPCOT

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The center of EPCOT’s Future World is set to become World Celebration, one of four new “neighborhoods” in the park. Right now, the area behind Spaceship Earth is mostly a construction zone as new shops and dining locations are created. At the Innoventions East corner, much of the paneling has been removed from the underside … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/24/21): Park Pass System Will Remain Post-Pandemic, More Details on Capacity Increases, Avengers Campus Map Released, Layaway Plans for Walt Disney World Vacations, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, May 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Permits Filed For Club Cool and Creations Shop Signage at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit to install signs in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. The signs will presumably be for Creations Shop or Club Cool, which we got a peek inside a few days ago. The contractor on the permit is Sign Producers, Inc., whose portfolio includes several signs at Universal Orlando … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/19/21): EPCOT Skyliner to Close For Refurb in 2022, More DVC Villas Being Added at Grand Floridian, Big Thunder Closing in June, MagicBand Prices Increase, And More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: First Look Inside at Construction of New Club Cool at EPCOT

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Zach Riddley from Walt Disney Imagineering gave us a sneak peak inside the new Club Cool coming to EPCOT this summer. The floor inside Club Cool is actually made from recycled Coca Cola bottles. Are you excited to get back inside Club Cool and give Beverly a taste? Let us know in the comments below. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 5/18/21 (EPCOT Center Drive Gateway Seemingly Complete, Gelati Kiosk Removed From Italy Pavilion, New Open Edition Pins, and More)

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Greetings, World Travelers, from another beautiful day at EPCOT! We had a quiet day here, but we didn’t mind as it gave us plenty of time to check up on all of the construction projects going on here. Let’s get started! On our way into the park, we drove under the welcome arch on EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: More Paneling Removed From Innoventions East Roof as Construction Continues in EPCOT

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The center of EPCOT is being revamped into a new World Celebration neighborhood, where guests will be able to shop and dine at what was once Mouse Gear and Innoventions East. We’ve been checking in on construction every week to see what progress is being made. More paneling has been removed from this section of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/10/21): Beverly Returning to EPCOT, Orange County Outdoor Mask Mandates Could End, Disney College Program Introduces Gender-Neutral Housing, New Rey Legacy Lightsaber, Hot Dog Salad, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, May 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Infamous Beverly Soda Will Return to EPCOT With Club Cool This Summer

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With Club Cool confirmed to return to EPCOT later this summer, it made sense that the fan-“favorite” soda, Beverly, would be returning as well. Disney confirmed what we all assumed to be today on TikTok. That’s right, the new Club Cool will have Beverly. As shown in the short video, Beverly has also been available … Read more