The former Wonders of Life Pavilion had some interesting action happening on the roof today, as two square boxes have appeared for the staging of new construction materials. Recently, we saw a portion of the roof getting repaired and some tiles being removed and/or replaced. You can see a portion of the roof in the … Read more
One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation, and at the heart of EPCOT’s current reimagining (near the demolition site of Future World and Innoventions West), there’s a new Figment of your imagination gracing the construction walls. We’ve seen walls with characters like Baymax and the crew from Big Hero 6, … Read more
Work on the various projects around EPCOT’s Future World continue to progress in various stages. Today, we took a look at some of the notable changes. The breezeway between Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella is currently being used for some storage of materials. Back near the rear entrance to Mouse Gear, guests can still see … Read more
We’ve been chronicling the progress of the neat, retro-style fountain that’s making a comeback at the entrance to EPCOT. This new fountain is a fascinating homage to ’80s EPCOT, when a rippling fountain with towering lucite pylons etched with the park’s logo welcomed guests to the world of tomorrow. We saw some test tiles installed … Read more
Today, we stopped by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to check on the status of the current refurbishments taking place. Let’s see how things are looking! As soon as you enter the lobby, you’re greeted with some black curtains covering the walkways of the 5th and 6th floors. While these are far from the worst options we’ve … Read more
Work on the France pavilion expansion inside EPCOT is beginning to show signs of reaching the finish line. Today, we swung by to see the latest happenings inside the land. The new entrance archway continues to sport a blank sign, but work around the area continues. Workers on a lift were putting the finishing touches … Read more
There is certainly no shortage of construction projects occurring within EPCOT. One of the most visible, impactful, and perhaps even emotional, is the demolition of nearly every element of Future World Central. In the past few months, we have seen the closure and gutting of MouseGear and Electric Umbrella, the razing of half of Innoventions … 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 March 2 – 8! Walt Disney World With the continuing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, … Read more
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
With Cinderella Castle slated to get a makeover this Summer at the Magic Kingdom, show times for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire have been reduced to accommodate work on the castle. Normally, show times would be 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:15 PM. Starting on March 9, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will … Read more
Good morning from EPCOT on a (rare) day when no festival is happening. That won’t last long, though, with EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starting tomorrow! There is a lot of prep work being done throughout the park, let’s go see! There was a very small group of waiting outside the main gate when … Read more
Work around EPCOT’s Future World continues as the park’s expansive revitalization continues. Today, we took note of several changes around the various projects here. Over at the site of Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, the majority of the solar panel frames on the roof are in place. Along the east entrance bypass that takes … Read more
Work on the ongoing refreshing of EPCOT’s entrance experience has seen several notable changes this week. Today, we took a look at the latest updates. As guests approach the park entrance from the east side of the parking lots, construction walls that once bordered the walkway have now been pushed further back to reveal the … Read more
We’ve been intently following the back exit corner of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway for the past few weeks now as the area saw the removal of a photo op and the addition of new pavement ahead of the attraction’s grand opening. Today, we have the full reveal of the new merchandise location for Mickey … Read more
It’s a big day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as construction walls are down at the Mickey Shorts Theater, revealing its bright red entrance dotted with animated posters. Take a look at the new theater below! Are you ready for some wild and zany cartoon fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, look no further than the … Read more
Greetings from the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort! We’ve got construction, attractions, and merchandise updates galore. The weather is absolutely perfect for a trip around the park today – let’s take a look at what’s new. Just outside of the touch points to enter the park, construction continues at a moderate pace … Read more