PHOTOS: New FastPass+ Kiosks Installed Near Test Track at EPCOT

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New FastPass+ kiosks have been revealed outside of Test Track after construction walls came down this morning. Guests walking up to the attraction are now greeted by six kiosks underneath covers between the queue entrance and the Test Track Simporium. Cast members were standing guard near the kiosks this morning. These kiosks allow guests to … Read more

PHOTOS: Landscaping Added, Fountain Work Continues as EPCOT Entrance Enhancements Take Shape

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Work on EPCOT’s new entrance continues, and today we caught a glimpse of some of the area’s ongoing landscaping overhaul, as well as updates to several other projects. Work on the security structure on the east side of the park entrance continues to more forward. Just beyond the structure, we caught a look at where … Read more

PHOTOS: Meat Smoker, Light Fixtures Arrive at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at EPCOT

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Ahead of the much anticipated opening this weekend of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT, several key elements were added overnight. Guests arriving at the site today were greeted by a sneak peek of the restaurant’s new meat smoker. With the smoker’s addition, it is only a matter of time before the cover goes up over … Read more

PHOTOS: Ratatouille Expansion in France Adds Themed Lights at EPCOT

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Work on France’s expansion continues to add new themed elements this week. Today, we noticed several interesting additions to the area. Where yesterday was located just wires not stands beautiful themed light fixtures on the walls near the restrooms. Over towards the Ratatouille fountain, the second layer to the water feature has been added, albeit … Read more

Select Rooms to be Without Water Late at Night Due to Construction at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge This Week

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Construction work will be impacting guests staying in select rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on February 5-7. Work will take place between the hours of 11:30 PM and 5 AM and work will begin tonight, February 5th. Work taking place tonight will affect rooms ending in “35” through “59” on or below the seventh floor … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/4/20)

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Work at EPCOT continues to make developmental headway as the reimagining of Future World continues. Work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction continues to move forward. Framing is in place for new flooring near the entrance. Several pallets of construction materials were seen outside the entrance to the Play! pavilion as work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/4/20 (Flowers in Bloom, Dueling Norwegians, Construction Cranes, and More)

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Good morning, world travelers! Let’s take a walk through EPCOT to see what is happening at the park. The bougainvilleas that has been planted in the park entrance planters provided for a colorful welcome to guests this morning. The water was crashing over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends on another beautiful Florida morning. … Read more

PHOTOS: Tram Railings Installed, Paving Continues at Transportation and Ticket Center Overhaul Project

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Work to renovate the Transportation and Ticket Center continues to make headway this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest progress. Guests arriving from the Magic Kingdom parking lot are still greeted by a large construction wall by the tunnel underneath Seven Seas Drive. Repaving of the roadway under here is progressing and … Read more

PHOTOS: Lighting and Window Frames Added to Ratatouille Area in France at EPCOT

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Work on the EPCOT expansion continues this week, with several noticeable elements. Work on the restrooms continues, with the paving work nearing completion in the area. Preparations for decorative window shades to be hund is happening on some of the facades in the area around the ride entrance for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Roofing work over … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Coronavirus Park Closures, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Changes, Stuntronic Spider-Man, Super Bowl LIV, Cinderella Anniversary Desserts, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more

PHOTOS: Flat Paris Facades Completed, More Pavement Work, Lighting Being Installed for Ratatouille Area in France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Work in EPCOT’s France pavilion rages on, with several notable changes happening overnight. Work on the outside landscaping facing the Friendship Boats dock continues to move along, with more foliage being planted. Over near the walkway that before the restrooms, we also saw workers installing wiring for lighting details as well as railing pieces along … Read more

PHOTOS: New Animal Kingdom Entrance Security Screening Structure Grows

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Work on the new entrance security screening area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to move along. Today, we stopped by to get a look at the progress. Walking up to the site from the parking lot, guests are greeted by several large green construction walls on both sides of the walkway. The large wooden frame … Read more

PHOTOS: Future World Construction Work Expands at EPCOT

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Work to reimagine EPCOT’s Future World continues to move forward at a rapid pace. Today, we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear has kickstarted this week. Most of the walls along the breezeway are now replaced with plywood that has been painted black. Display windows that most … Read more

PHOTOS: France Construction Work Adds Window Details, New Cobblestone Repaving

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Work on the ongoing expansion of the France Pavilion in EPCOT continues. Arriving at the site, roofing beams are being added to the large queue structure for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at the restrooms, window decorations are being added. Work on the entrance pathway to the expanded area continues as well. Over in front of … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Bridge and Pathway from Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian, Walls Now Up at Hotel

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Construction is continuing on the much-anticipated bridge and pathway from the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Today, we noticed work is beginning at the Grand Floridian that we assume will be the terminus of the pathway. Let’s take a look! Walls are now up by the Northern part of the resort, … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Happy Ride with Baymax” Ride Vehicle Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland

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Every day, we draw nearer and nearer to the April 15th grand opening of New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland! We haven’t heard much since a massive information dump in December, until today that is! Courtesy of the Tokyo Disney Resort Blog, we got our first real peek at the ride vehicles for The Happy Ride with … Read more