PHOTOS: Framing Added to Windows at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT

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Today, we stopped by the Regal Eagle Smokehouse site to see the latest work on the site. The work at the restaurant is speeding up as its opening date approaches. Posts for the restaurant marquee remain in place and ready for use. Brick work on the exterior has been added to the facade. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, Entrance Plaza, and Pathway Work) at EPCOT (1/15/20)

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EPCOT’s ongoing entrance transformation is in full gear, so we stopped by for the latest update on the work. Over towards the east side of the parking lot, work continues behind the construction walls. Large-scale digging is ongoing here with new utility lines going in. Work on the new pavement on the east side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Gusteau’s Sign, New Bathrooms, La Creperie) in the France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Today, we stopped by France in EPCOT to see the latest on the pavilion’s expansion. At the water’s edge, work was being performed on some lighting and electrical work for the pavilion. We also noticed the entire side of the building guests will walk past en route to the new expanded area has been painted … Read more

PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Booths Revealed Behind Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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A large segment of construction walls have been removed today at EPCOT to reveal new planters and festival booths ahead of the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walking up to the area from World Showcase, guests are greeted by the large planter that has been finished behind the walls. Landscaping now fills in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! Pavilion Character Art Appears on Innoventions East Bypass Walls at EPCOT

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The bypass pathway that will take EPCOT guests behind Innoventions East and past the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! pavilion is seeing noticeable progress this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest at the project site. Over by the start of the pathway, we can see where the walls will … Read more

EPCOT Monorail Beam to Undergo Construction Starting January 20, Opening Delayed Until 10:00 AM on Select Dates

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Ahead of transformations in the park, the EPCOT monorail line will be undergoing construction at Walt Disney World. Previously announced earlier this month, construction on the EPCOT monorail line was delayed until January 20th. Construction is expected to begin on January 20, 2020. This construction will delay the opening of the EPCOT monorail line to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Futuristic Light Fixtures Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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In a few years, guests will be blast off (backwards) in the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, but until then, the transformation of Future World East to World Discovery must be completed. Work around the Cosmic Rewind site has ramped up in the past few days, with additional concrete along the attraction’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Nearly Complete at EPCOT (1/14/20)

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Work to remove the framework that used to be the home of Club Cool and Fountainview Cafe is nearly complete. Today, we checked in to see how much was left at the old building. Guests arriving into the park are greeted by just a few segments of framing. From the side, only a few more … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Space Age Vertical Support Restoration Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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At the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland is slowly getting a makeover fit for the 21st century. The last time Tomorrowland received an update was for the 1994 New Tomorrowland project, which transformed Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland into a “Tomorrow That Never Was.” The first major change that has happened since the latest refurbishment was announced was the … Read more

PHOTOS: Backstage Dock and Entrance Construction Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Two construction projects at the entrance to Hollywood Studios are in progress, so we stopped by today to see the latest. The mystery construction project between the Friendship Boats dock and the backstage areas for the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater and Theater of the Stars looked rather quiet today. While the major construction equipment is gone … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Rise of the Resistance Issues, Disneyland’s Refreshed Tomorrowland, New 2020 Ticket and Resort Offers, Giant Millennium Falcon Snack Buckets, and Animated Movie Music Takes Over World Showcase

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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 6–12! Walt Disney World A lot more 2020 booking offers went live this … Read more

PHOTOS: New City Facades and Scrim Appear at EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion (1/12/20)

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Bonjour once again from EPCOT’s France pavilion! It has been a minute since we checked in on the work with the new expansion, which will include Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris. Let’s take a look and see what’s new. First, as we come up on the expansion overhead from the Disney Skyliner, … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Portions of New “Castle of Magical Dreams” Now Uncovered as Construction Continues at Hong Kong Disneyland

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As part of its multi-year transformation, Hong Kong Disneyland’s iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle is becoming the Castle of Magical Dreams. The newly reimagined Castle will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, drawing inspiration from 13 beloved Disney stories featuring princesses and heroines. The structure will feature adornments like Snow White’s apple, Cinderella’s coach … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Entry Overhang for Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Today, we stopped by the former home of the Path of the Jedi, site of the forthcoming Mickey Shorts Theater. The sounds of construction work once again echoed across the park, signaling that the new attraction is inching ever closer to the finish line. Outside, the big purple walls still greet park guests as they … Read more

UPDATE: EPCOT Monorail Beam Construction Delayed, Operating Schedule Remains Unchanged

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UPDATE: Originally announced this week, construction on the EPCOT monorail line has been delayed, and all announced schedule changes in January have been reverted back to normal scheduling. Construction and its associated schedule changes are expected to take place later this year. The EPCOT monorail line will open at 7:30 AM on January 13-15 and January … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/9/20 (New Mission: SPACE Tee, Marathon Weekend Prep, Festival Tents, New Starbucks Planter Unveiled)

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Good morning from EPCOT. There are a lot of things to see today around the park, so let’s get started! The weather this week has been absolutely stellar in Central Florida! As we headed towards the park on the Monorail, we noticed crews were out preparing for this weekend’s Disney Marathon races. All along the … Read more