Only one week ago, one of the most drastic changes during the intense overhaul of EPCOT took place – the closure of the entire Future World central area. This change included the loss of Pin Central. Prior to that, parts of Innoventions West had already been torn down, and MouseGear had relocated to allow for … Read more
With construction walls coming and going all across EPCOT, we’re taking each day path by path. With a new split rope-drop procedure now in place, what side you pick (East or West) will greatly impact your initial plans for the day, so it’s wise to keep on top of all the new pathways opening to … Read more
While work on the new Disney’s Hollywood Studios security screening area and entrance plaza finished months ago, a remaining corner of construction remained long after all the major projects were finalized. This back corner of the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been hiding behind construction walls for the past few months, but just this … Read more
With Mickey Shorts Theater opening this March alongside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, progress on transforming the former Star Wars: Path of the Jedi theater in the park’s theater district continues, with new themed signage now installed inside. A new Art Deco-style sign in red, yellow, and black has gone up at the entrance to … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 17-23! Walt Disney World A new Disney Dining Plan Plus option will be available … Read more
As part of the arrival experience enhancements at Magic Kingdom, work continues on several projects and pathways around the area. Today, we stopped by to see the latest improvements at the various sites. As we passed by Grand Floridian, work on the pathway that will connect the resort to the Magic Kingdom is in full … Read more
For months, work on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction has not shown much exterior progress. Today, however, work was visibly moving forward on framing for the attraction building’s solar roofing panels. Crews were hard at work installing several frames on the roof that will eventually be home to solar panels. From the … Read more
Welcome to The Most Magical Place On Earth on a beautiful Florida winter day! The sun has come out, the wind has calmed down, and crowds are surprisingly light during this Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We’ve got tons of updates from every corner of the park, so let’s take a look. Starting from outside … Read more
Good morning from the most magic place on Earth! Let’s take a stroll around the Magic Kingdom to see what is new today. Is there any better way to start your day than arriving via Monorail to the Magic Kingdom? The citizens of Main Street, USA were out and about this morning greeting guests. If … Read more
Construction progresses on new Magic Kingdom walkways and entrance features. We rode the monorail to see the construction and bring you the best views of the progress. Coming into the Magic Kingdom, there’s still a long way to go until this walkway to Disney’s Contemporary Resort is complete. This area nearby looks like it’s waiting … Read more
As part of the ongoing transformation of EPCOT’s entrance area, we were treated to some updated views this morning during our visit to the park. Several more sections of new entrance pathway have been poured on the east side of the park’s entrance plaza. Cement trucks were on site pouring new pavement underneath the new … Read more
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
After years of anticipation, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway finally opens in less than two weeks. Today, we saw one group as it prepared to be treated to a preview of the attraction. Cast members are lining up to get their exclusive first look at the attraction. While select cast — like the attraction’s opening … Read more
Magic Kingdom’s signature park icon is about to get a big aesthetic upgrade. As part of these enhancements, work on draining the moat surrounding Cinderella’s Castle began today inside the park. When we first arrived at the park this morning, dams were in place near the bridge to Liberty Square. A water pump inside the … Read more
As part of EPCOT’s ongoing transformation, construction at the former home of Mouse Gear is in high gear. Today, we got a good look at changes that have already come to the site, including massive demolition work and the removal of the former Pin Central canopies. As guests walk into the temporary Mouse Gear, they’re … Read more
As the anticipation builds for the second coming of Taste Track in EPCOT, guests passing by the site today were treated to an early look at what can be expected from the food kiosk currently under development. Despite numerous park guidemaps listing the location as already open, it’s still well under construction. As you walk … Read more