Structures Take Form as Construction Speeds Along at Universal Orlando Resort’s New Epic Universe Theme Park

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Since our last update, construction is speeding along at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe. Thanks to aerial photos from @Bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can take a look at the current progress. Here is an overview shot of Super Nintendo World. The pole towards the top acts as the center of Epic Universe. Since our … Read more

PHOTOS: Paint and Trim Added, Glass Installed at Future M&M’s Store Location in Disney Springs

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When we last checked on construction at the M&M’s Store coming to Disney Springs, plywood had just been hung. Paint is now being applied to the plywood sheeting. We also noticed that glass panes have been installed as well, along with metallic trim. Most of the M&M’s Store’s facade has been painted. It is likely … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, 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, November 25, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues Inside and Outside of Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment. A new version of the signature crossbeam roof is being installed at the Great Ceremonial House. A majority of the resort’s rooms are closed. Only Disney Vacation Club studios and bungalows are available to guests at this time. We visited the resort to see what … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/9/20 (Toll Plaza Update, Construction Workers Seen at the Rivers of America, New Christmas Treats and Merchandise, and Lunching Pad Now Open During the Week!)

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Hello from a very rainy and windy Magic Kingdom! With Tropical Storm Eta blowing its way around the southern tip of Florida, we had a wet and blustery day here at the park today. Nothing could damped our spirits as we took in all the amazing Christmas sights, sounds, and tastes here, though! Let’s get … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/23/20 (Lotus Blossom Cafe Reopens, New Menu Items At Waffles Booth, Returning Menu Items To Kringla Bakeri And Karamell-Kuche, New Forest Friends Merchandise Line, and More)

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Hello from a breezy and sometimes rainy EPCOT! We had an exciting day finding all the new things around the park to bring to you, so let’s get started! With a large chunk of this park under construction, we expected to see the now-familiar scrim walls and green barrier walls popping up around the park, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Demolition as Construction Presses on at Upcoming M&Ms Retail Store in Disney Springs

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Over on the West Side of Disney Springs, we have been closely following the construction progress for the new M&Ms retail store location, which is still apparently on target for a 2020 grand opening. The last update we brought you showed the removal of the windows and doors at the former Curl and Fit2Run store … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction of College Program Housing, Hotels, and Shops at Flamingo Crossings Presses On at Walt Disney World During Closure

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While a vast majority of construction at the Walt Disney World Resort has halted because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, sites operated by third parties have continued operation, so we recently took a drive by the site of Flamingo Crossings to see how things have progressed. Our first stop was along Flagler Avenue, where many of … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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A milestone has been reached as the construction of “The Cove,” the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin complex, has gone vertical. The hotel will be across the street from the Swan and Dolphin on Epcot Resorts Boulevard, adjacent to the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course. The hotel has been designed … Read more

PHOTOS: Golden Arches Arrive at McDonald’s Under Remodeling Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World

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The massive remodeling of the McDonald’s near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World has reached a new milestone, as the iconic golden arches have been added to the front of the building. The symbol that is as synonymous with the restaurant chain as Ronald McDonald or the Big Mac now adorns the awning outside … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 3/12/20 (Hand Washing Stations, New “Mulan” Ears, Construction Continues, Pandora Floor Painting, and More)

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Good morning from beautiful Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re ready to have a wonderful, wild day here, so let’s see what we can find! Coming into the park early in the morning means catching some of the animals napping before the large crowds arrive. These flamingos were taking a little snooze all together before the busy … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom (3/9/20)

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Construction on the new walkway between the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom has been ramping up recently. As you can see, nothing leading up to this bridge is complete, but installation of everything else will be filled in with time. Most of the time, we see the bridge open to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Construction Walls Go Up Outside of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! at Disney California Adventure

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With construction edging away on Marvel’s Avengers Campus, we’ve started to see more work occurring around Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! Just last week, we saw new pavement being revealed in order to give some form of transition between Hollywood Land and what will become one of the entrances to the future Avengers … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/7/20 (France Pavilion Expansion, Future World Construction, Mickey Balloon Ear Headbands, and More)

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Hei hei (Norwegian for hello) from EPCOT! It’s a lovely winter day at Walt Disney World as cool temperatures and sunshine abound. EPCOT also has construction in abundance, but we’ve gathered up photos covering updates from all elements of the park. Yes, we did say not everything will be construction, but that is pretty much all … Read more

PHOTOS: Second Crane Installed on Top of Spider-Man Show Building at Disney California Adventure

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Avengers! Assemble! We come to you today with updates from Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Our reporters noticed a second crane has been installed on top of the show building for the Spider-Man “slingshot” attraction. These photos were taken from the exit of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, so you can see just how close the … Read more

PHOTOS: Building Being Enclosed for All-New McDonald’s Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World

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If you’ve ridden a bus or driven your rental car down Osceola Parkway, you probably didn’t miss the large V-shaped structure being erected between Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The building is home to the McDonald’s being remodeled, and we have a few site developments to share since our last update. The first … Read more