You may have noticed that a few months back, we transitioned to an all-caps “EPCOT” whenever referring to the park throughout our coverage, be it in photo reports, construction updates, or reviews. When the new logo was revealed during last year’s D23 Expo, it was prominently featured in all of the park’s new merchandise lines, … Read more
EPCOT fans now have a chance to own the highly-coveted attraction posters that debuted at last year’s D23 Expo, thanks to this year’s Festival of the Arts. The two Limited Edition posters honor Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the upcoming Space 220 Restaurant, featuring painstakingly screenprinted artistic interpretations of each. The two posters … Read more
EPCOT fans now have a chance to own the highly-coveted attraction posters that debuted at last year’s D23 Expo, now available online via shopDisney The two Limited Edition posters honor Mission: SPACE and the classic Spaceship Earth (soon to be known as Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story) featuring artistic interpretations of each attraction painstakingly screenprinted … Read more
EPCOT fans now have a chance to own the highly-coveted attraction posters that debuted at last year’s D23 Expo, thanks to this year’s Festival of the Arts. The two Limited Edition posters honor Mission: SPACE and the classic Spaceship Earth (soon to be known as Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story) featuring artistic interpretations of each … Read more
In 2020, following the limited-time run of “EPCOT Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. While an opening date has not been released just yet, D23 has revealed the opening season of the new show at EPCOT. “HarmonioUS” will be debuting in Spring 2020, set to … 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 August 19-25! Walt Disney World We learned that there’s big plans underway for the … Read more
Back in February, Disney announced their plans to turn the former Wonders of Life/Festival center in Future World into the “Play Pavilion”. At the D23 Expo 2019, new concept art was released for the pavilion: Set to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, guests will be able to immerse themselves in an … Read more
In 2020, following the limited-time run of “Epcot Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying you away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of … Read more
Just announced at today’s D23 Expo’s “Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products” panel, a long-rumored, yet surprise Mary Poppins neighborhood is coming to Epcot. Originally thought to become a flat spinner ride, it appears the project was expanded into its very own neighborhood in the form of “Cherry Tree Lane.” As part of this new experience, guests … Read more
During the Parks panel at the D23 Expo 2019, it was confirmed that the upcoming space restaurant in Epcot will be named “Space 220 Restaurant”. The logo for the restaurant was also released, sporting a bold and futuristic font in front of a dreamy, starry sky. Newly-released artwork also hints at the out-of-this-world experience … Read more
As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot has changed with them. Opening in 1982, the ride received massive overhauls in 1986, 1994, and 2007, usually with the departure/addition of a corporate sponsor. With over a decade since the last reimagining and coupled with the 2017 departure of Siemens, Walt Disney Imagineering is … Read more
Just announced at this year’s D23 Expo, an exclusive partnership has been wrought between Target and Disney, and the two companies are coming together for a project that includes the launch of 25 Disney stores within select Target stores nationwide on October 4, with 40 additional locations opening by October 2020.The Disney store at Target … Read more
At today’s Parks Panel at the D23 Expo, a very exciting announcement was made for the future of entertainment at Disney Springs. Because, for the first time ever, Walt Disney Imagineering and Cirque du Soleil have teamed up to create a brand-new show, set to make its debut in 2020. From the Disney Parks Blog: … Read more
As part of its multi-year transformation, Hong Kong Disneyland’s iconic castle is becoming Castle of Magical Dreams. In addition, two exciting attractions are coming to a new, immersive “Frozen”-themed area at the resort!Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared several new updates on the ongoing expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland at D23 Expo … Read more
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway—the first major Mickey-themed ride-through attraction—is coming to both Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Today at the D23 Expo 2019, Bob Chapek, chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products released a few more exciting details and sneak peeks! At Disneyland park, the attraction will be opening in … Read more
Just announced at today’s D23 Expo’s “Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products” panel, “Magic Happens is the official title of the upcoming new parade at Disneyland Park. We announced the arrival of the new parade back in June, and we’re thrilled that it is finally happening! Debuting in spring 2020, the all-new, extraordinary “Magic Happens” parade will … Read more