If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you may have noticed construction walls jutting out from the right-hand edge of the Italy Pavilion inside the World Showcase. While nothing has been announced for the pavilion, a new permit filed by Patina Restaurant Group, which manages all of the food and beverage locations in the pavilion, may … Read more
Mysterious new platforms are being built in front of the permanent stage of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. There are two scaffolding platforms with railings on top. The lefthand platform is bigger than the right. It’s unknown what use these platforms could have. It’s possible it is for whatever ABC’s “reimagined” Disney Parks Magical Christmas … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment and reimagining was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but it seems it’s ramping back up again, with new permits filed for work on the “grand and miraculous” attraction. A recent permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists “Installation of source power and control equipment” at the location of … Read more
Hello from a windy and crowded EPCOT! There’s a lot in store for us today, including some long lines, a new piece of World Showcase merchandise (and some new merchandise discounts), some modified meet & greet locations, and plenty of construction. Let’s head on in and see what’s new. In the entrance plaza, work continues … Read more
Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary is fast approaching, but you would never think it considering the mass layoffs and project delays taking place throughout the parks and resorts. While we’ve been following construction on TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom—now making progress on its massive illuminated canopy—sources indicate that most, if not all, … Read more
Sure, anyone can cook… but what do you do if there are no chefs left in the kitchen? While we’ve been visibly tracking construction on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, progress on the ride interior is at a standstill, making it nearly impossible for the beloved rat ride to open this … Read more
Construction on the new resort launch dock seems to be moving at a quick pace in the Magic Kingdom. Some notable additions have been made since our last visit, so let’s take a look! From the neighboring dock, we can see that the canopy structures are finally getting their canvas coverings. The structure near the … Read more
Work continues to move along outside the Magic Kingdom as the park prepares for its new resort launch dock. The newly-installed sign stands by fencing as it awaits guests heading to Walt Disney World’s resort hotels. The area has come so far since construction began, but there’s still more to be done before it’s ready. … Read more
Construction walls have been added to the exterior of “it’s a small world.” This comes just after Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for graphic installation at the attraction. The walls are on the righthand side of the attraction’s facade, where the attraction exits. This is also where the entrance to the attraction was until … Read more
Greetings from EPCOT! We’re back into the weekend, and that means some heavy crowds and long lines as the effects of increasing capacity continue to be felt. It also means additional outlets within parks are reopening, and there are a trio of eateries making their returns today. First up, however, are some of the recent … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse is coming to The Landing in Disney Springs later this year. Construction has been underway since June and we saw a “Lindwurm Bookseller” sign go up in August as part of the bakery’s theming. Now a new sign for Gideon’s is hanging from the side of the building. The sign is at the … Read more
Welcome to the weekend at EPCOT! For the first time in recent memory, we’ve got a mostly dry day with blue skies, unlike those weekends with Hurricane Isaias and Tropical Storm Sally, along with the unnamed Florida weather. Aside from the nicer weather, we were privy to a variety of new Minnie Mouse ear headbands … Read more
The structure that has been under construction at Kilimanjaro Safaris for the past several weeks is rumored to be home to a new goat exhibit. Theming on the structure has been coming along quickly in the past week. Since we last checked, the building has been given a more natural, weathered look. It now looks … Read more
In just under four short holiday-filled months, we will be introduced to 2021, and with the introduction of the new year comes an expectation for one major attraction at the Magic Kingdom: TRON Lightcycle / Run. While COVID-19 has certainly caused some delays, work has continued at a brisk pace to get this attraction done … Read more
Happy Labor Day Weekend from EPCOT! It’s day one of our coverage of the long weekend, and as expected, crowds were out in full force. There’s plenty going on in the park, though — from new Baby Yoda merchandise, to the return of School Bread, and more. Let’s see what’s in store for us. Before … Read more
Part of the walkway in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square has been roped off for what appears to be a refurbishment. The patch being worked on is located just off of the entrance to the Liberty Square Riverboat, which reopened earlier this week after its annual refurbishment. Luckily, trash cans are still accessible behind the … Read more