Progress is slow but steady over at the site of the upcoming attraction, “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” in the France pavilion at Epcot. Let’s see what’s changed since our last update. You can see the facade for the attraction peeking over France. From a distance, not much seems to have changed. Let’s get a closer look. … Read more
At the beginning of June, the Rose Walk pathway in Epcot that connects Future World and World Showcase closed to be widened. Walls initially went up just on either side of the area to be expanded. Now, walls have been extended all the way back to the main path, essentially blocking off a large chunk … Read more
We’ve been covering the progress on the Disney Skyliner for some time now. It looks like the Hollywood Studios line is set to open next month. The Epcot line, however, won’t make it in time for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It’s still very close to completion, though, based one what we saw … Read more
Big changes are under way at the entrance to Epcot. Not only on the inside of the turnstiles, but also just outside where the tram brings guests in from the parking lot. Demolition began back in May on the old tram drop-off area and loop in order to reconfigure it into a more efficient and … Read more
A construction worker has been hospitalized after he fell into a hole while working outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, according to WESH. Orange County Fire Rescue officials stated that firefighters were contacted around 1:45 PM on Tuesday to respond to an emergency near park’s tram drop-off in the parking lot. The man was reportedly working near … Read more
With select Disney Skyliner stations set to open by August 28th, the clock is definitely ticking for project construction timelines. With lines testing near daily, evacuation procedures in place, and signage already posted at some stations, it seems the final touches across property are finally being made, and over at Hourglass Lake between Disney’s Art … Read more
It’s a warm July morning at Hollywood Studios. Let’s see what’s going on inside and outside the park! Merchandise Here’s a quick look at some of the stuff I found in The Dark Room today, right there on the corner as you enter the park. I love this Baymax phone case! We saw it first … Read more
The pathway that runs along Cinderella Castle seems to be making some progress since our last visit. We took a little time to check out the recent changes, and spotted what appears to be brackets or clamps installed along the wall closest to the castle. We can see the fresh “stones” in the wall. More … Read more
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 July 1-7! Walt Disney World Read this roundup of all the specialty food and … Read more
Welcome to Epcot! Big changes are afoot in the near future. I figured I’d take a lap around the park, see what’s new, and point out what areas are going to be changing or going away later in the year. Let’s go! Future World Changes One of the many locations scheduled to close on September … Read more
The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to open next week. On July 10th, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Currently, guests have to drive through two lane backstage roads that are often … Read more
With the facade of the upcoming attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, starting to come together, it looks like work is beginning on fixing up some of the old facades in France to match the new additions. For years, this area of the France pavilion at Epcot has been visible from International Gateway, but not really anywhere … Read more
Along with everything else we’ve come to know and love from Epcot’s Future World, it appears that the classic Fountain of Nations will be closing permanently on September 8th, along with Pin Central. The final date of operation for Pin Central will be September 7th. This is all part of the ongoing overhaul of Epcot … Read more
Seeing as though Fountain View, Epcot’s Starbucks location, and the Art of Disney store are closing to make way for Project Gamma demolition, it appears Disney is offering temporary solutions to the loss of such popular food and beverage and merchandise locations. Disney has alluded that Starbucks will be moved to a “temporary location” later … Read more
Project Gamma strikes again, and this time, it’s taking down the fan-favorite Electric Umbrella over at Innoventions East in Epcot. I can’t say I won’t miss those bathrooms. The venue is set to be extensively remodeled, but nothing has been officially announced as of yet. It could return as Electric Umbrella or something new, but it … Read more
As we’ve alluded to in past posts, Innoventions West at Epcot is set to be bulldozed per Project Gamma plans, and it appears the project is moving along rather quickly. Cast Members were told today that the Epcot Character Spot, Club Cool, Art of Disney, Colortopia, and Nanooze Break in Innoventions will be closing on … Read more