PHOTOS: Refreshment Station Sign Returns to Former Cool Wash at EPCOT as Refurbishment Nears Completion

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Cool Wash at EPCOT has officially become Refreshment Station (again) as its refurbishment seems close to completion. Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station Cool Wash has been closed since at least August 2022. By September, signage had been removed and the interior had been gutted. In October, the Refreshment Station sign was added. But it was … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Lanterns Hung at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana,’ Cool Wash Ground Paved at EPCOT

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Construction never seems to stop at EPCOT, so let’s take a look at all the various construction projects visible from the Monorail loop. Cool Wash In World Discovery, Cool Wash remains closed and under construction. But the ground within the station has been paved since our last construction update. In October, a sign was installed … Read more

First Sidewalks Paved Around CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ During EPCOT Construction

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Let’s take a look at how EPCOT construction is progressing. There are now construction projects happening in World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature that we can see from the Monorail route. Guest Relations The interior of EPCOT guest relations was refurbished last year, but a patch of land outside remains under construction. The construction … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/4/22 (Soul of Jazz Exhibit Permanently Closes at The American Adventure, Cake Bake Shop Demolition Continues, Silhouettes Added to DVC Billboard, & More)

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Good morning from a gloomy EPCOT! Happy race day! Trams were in the parking lot, but not for guests to use to take them to their car – these vehicles were for race day participants. We’re ready for them to come back! We walked in to the park to low crowds, which is always exciting! … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & EPCOT 10/24/22 (Sunset Seasons Greetings Preparations, EPCOT 40th Anniversary Figment Ornaments, Holiday Pins, & More)

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Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We have a big day ahead of us so let’s get started! It was slightly overcast and warmer than the unusually cool days we have been having. Time to start our trek along Hollywood Boulevard! There’s a new Black Panther potted plant at Keystone Clothiers. This plant appears to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/20/22 (Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station, CommuniCore Structures Take Shape, Creature Stall Keychains, & More)

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Good morning from a chilly EPCOT! We’re making our way around the park before heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We have a big day ahead of us so let’s get started! We started our day in Creations to do a little shopping! There is a bright new Figment sweater available to match the fun … Read more

Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station at EPCOT

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Cool Wash at EPCOT has been renamed “Refreshment Station,” according to a new sign at the spot in World Discovery. Cool Wash has been closed for a while now, and we noticed signage was removed last month. The new Refreshment Station sign matches the style of other new EPCOT signs, with red in the background, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 10/7/22 (Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, Mickey & Friends Collection, Progress at TRON, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We have a big Friday ahead of us before the weekend so lets get started! Starting our day off at the Emporium, we found some cozy looking new Turning Red apparel. A Sweater and leggings for kids are near the front of the shop. Look at this face! This Mickey … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/1/22 (EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary, Long Lines for Exclusive Merchandise, Spaceship Earth Show Remembers Classic EPCOT, & More)

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Good morning from EPCOT’s 40th anniversary! We’re celebrating the birthday of one of our favorite parks today and there’s a LOT to do, so let’s get started! As we were walking up to enter the park, we saw colorful EPCOT 40th pole wraps that were placed along the ticket booths. After we tapped in, we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom (Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey, Coco Ears, 50th Anniversary Vinylmation Series 2 Figures, & More)

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Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We’ve got some new merchandise to find before heading over to EPCOT later this afternoon. Look at these beautiful new Coco ears! Flowers on either side of the band set off a crocheted bow and skull. We started our day in the Emporium while we waited for the park to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/7/22 (Crews Clean-up America Gardens Theatre in Fire Aftermath, Cool Wash Construction Begins, Toy Soldier Reopens, & More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! After we arrived, we made our way over to World Showcase to check in on the aftermath of the fire that occurred last night at America Gardens Theatre. Crews were in the process of cleaning up the affected area when we arrived. Scrim was placed over a small portion of the … Read more

Signage Removed, Interior Gutted at Cool Wash in EPCOT

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It seems that there’s a change in the road for Cool Wash at EPCOT, as a number of elements have been removed from the shady stop in World Discovery. Planters are in place in front of the stand, while the signage with its name is gone. Above, you can see how it looked not too … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/28/22 (Kakamora Take Over Journey of Water Construction, Princess Tiana Ears, Reduced Menu at Creations, & More)

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Good morning from sunny EPCOT! Today we’re hitting the monorail to take a peek at some of the construction happening at Journey of Water Inspired by Moana before making our way around World Showcase. The area still closed off for construction by Guest Relations doesn’t seem to be making much progress. Among the views from … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/15/21 (Additional Points of Light Added To Spaceship Earth, More Windows Installed at Club Cool & Creations Shop, Pins Arrive At Gateway Gifts, and More)

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Hello from a beautiful, sunny day at EPCOT! There wasn’t too much going on today, but we still found some new things to show you. Let’s get started! We started the day by taking a look at Spaceship Earth and finding additional Points of Light had been installed overnight in anticipation of the 50th Anniversary. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 2/6/21 (New Tweed Pearl and Yellow Poppy Ear Headbands, Bonjour! Village Gifts Refurbishment, Cool Wash Returns, and More)

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It’s the weekend again, and we’re back at Magic Kingdom! Unlike some recent weekends, though, the weather isn’t cooperating quite as much as we’d hope for here at Walt Disney World. Regardless, there’s a lot going on within the park, and as usual we’ll be doing a bit of park hopping in the afternoon. Let’s … Read more

WDWNT Recap: Massive Cast Member Layoffs, Construction Updates, New Treats, California Chaos, Tokyo Disneyland POV Videos, 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 the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 28 to October 4, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Take a tour around the park … Read more