Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Go on Sale July 6, World Celebration & Journey of Water Construction Progresses, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/23)

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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 Thursday, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

EPCOT Construction in Final Stages as CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water Take Shape

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The final elements of a multi-year expansion and renovation of EPCOT are making swift progress, as both CommuniCore Hall in World Celebration and Journey of Water Inspired by Moana in World Nature become more discernible. CommuniCore Hall and World Celebration Updates Previously, yellow sheathing was seen added to the exterior of the complex, and now … Read more

PHOTOS: Yellow Sheathing Added to CommuniCore Hall, Paving Underway at CommuniCore Plaza

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More updates have been made to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at World Celebration, including more bright yellow sheathing. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza We recently stopped into EPCOT to check on the progression of the construction at World Celebration. Here, we can see CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. There are lots of construction cranes and … Read more

Weatherproof Sheathing Installed on CommuniCore Hall as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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We recently visited EPCOT for an updated look at the new World Celebration area being constructed, with its adjoining CommuniCore spaces. Let’s take a closer look. The New CommuniCore at EPCOT When World Celebration is complete, it will serve as primary hub for the entire park, with new nighttime lights, exhibition spaces, music venues and … Read more

Paving Continues Around Journey of Water Inspired by Moana, Steel Frame Added to CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT

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It’s been a few weeks since we took a look at the several EPCOT construction projects. From a new ride share loop in the parking lot to Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana,” there is a lot being built at the park. EPCOT Parking Lot There hasn’t been significant progress on the ride share loop … Read more

PHOTOS: Journey of Water and CommuniCore Hall Construction Progresses at EPCOT

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At the center of EPCOT, CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” are on their way to a late 2023 opening. World Celebration will also have new gardens and Dreamer’s Point, featuring a new statue of Walt Disney, directly behind Spaceship Earth. A small structure is coming together near CommuniCore Hall but seems … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Lanterns Hung at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana,’ Cool Wash Ground Paved at EPCOT

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Construction never seems to stop at EPCOT, so let’s take a look at all the various construction projects visible from the Monorail loop. Cool Wash In World Discovery, Cool Wash remains closed and under construction. But the ground within the station has been paved since our last construction update. In October, a sign was installed … Read more

First Sidewalks Paved Around CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ During EPCOT Construction

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Let’s take a look at how EPCOT construction is progressing. There are now construction projects happening in World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature that we can see from the Monorail route. Guest Relations The interior of EPCOT guest relations was refurbished last year, but a patch of land outside remains under construction. The construction … Read more

White Columns Installed on CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT

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New white columns have been installed along the outer edges of the future CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza replace the original festival center planned for World Celebration. They will serve as a multi-functional space that will be used during the park’s various festivals and be home to a Mickey & Friends … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & EPCOT 10/24/22 (Sunset Seasons Greetings Preparations, EPCOT 40th Anniversary Figment Ornaments, Holiday Pins, & More)

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Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We have a big day ahead of us so let’s get started! It was slightly overcast and warmer than the unusually cool days we have been having. Time to start our trek along Hollywood Boulevard! There’s a new Black Panther potted plant at Keystone Clothiers. This plant appears to … Read more

More Steel Added to CommuniCore Hall Structure at EPCOT

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CommuniCore Hall, named for a defunct EPCOT pavilion, is quickly taking shape in the center of the park a year ahead of its planned opening. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza replace the original festival center planned for World Celebration. They will serve as a multi-functional space that will be used during the park’s various festivals and … Read more

CommuniCore Hall Takes Shape at EPCOT

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A year ahead of its planned opening, CommuniCore Hall in the center of EPCOT is taking shape. Named after the defunct Future World pavilion, CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza replace the original festival center planned for World Celebration. They will serve as a multi-functional space that will be used during the park’s various festivals and … Read more

Moana Journey of Water, Communicore Hall Slated to Open Late 2023

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At the D23 Expo today, we got lots of announcements from the Disney Parks panel. Among the announcements, it was revealed that Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT is slated to open in late 2023. The walkthrough experience is currently under construction at EPCOT. We have seen the construction progress over the last … Read more

CONFIRMED: Light-Up Pavement Returning to EPCOT

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Just a day after it was teased in new concept art, Imagineer Zach Riddley has confirmed in an Instagram post that light-up pavement will indeed be returning to EPCOT. From Riddley: “World Celebration will be a can’t-miss destination for evening activations at EPCOT. Designed with over 12,000 individually controllable lighting fixtures, the reimagined nighttime experiences … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/18/21): Chapek’s Destination D23 Excuse, Walt Disney World Railroad and TRON Update, 100th Anniversary Plans for The Walt Disney Company, Caribbean Beach Bridge Replacement, 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 Thursday, November 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: More Communicore ‘Skylight’ Tubes Being Installed at EPCOT

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More Communicore-style “skylight” tubes are being installed at the temporary Mouse Gear location now that the interior has been completely demolished. The walls were removed from the location soon after it closed. We have mostly seen crew members working on the ceiling. This section of what was once Innoventions, and Communicore before that, will be … Read more