Disney has filed permits for the new nighttime lighting on Spaceship Earth that was more formally announced today as part of the rollout of info for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. Thanks to WDWMAGIC and @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums, we have additional details that these permits are being carried out by Pro Sound and … Read more
We noticed quite a bit of work being done on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction this morning, so we decided to stop back by this afternoon for a better look. A construction wall now covers the length of the show building, but we are still able to sneak a peek at the … Read more
Earlier this month, we found a Tree of Life trinket tray at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With a trinket tray to be released to reflect each Walt Disney World theme park, we found the latest one at EPCOT featuring Spaceship Earth. EPCOT Spaceship Earth Trinket Tray – $17.99 The symbolic geodesic sphere of EPCOT is front and … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended for the first week of March, from February 28 through March 6, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM daily and will now close at 7:00 PM. EPCOT … Read more
Screen tests have been done recently on the two barges sitting in the World Showcase Lagoon for the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. Smaller floating barges have now appeared in the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. These will be likely be used for the pyrotechnics during the upcoming show (or at least to test some … Read more
Beginning February 15th, the Rose & Crown Dining Room at the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT will be closing for routine refurbishment, set to last through early Spring. The family-friendly British restaurant featuring traditional favorites and waterfront dining, will be temporarily closed in the coming weeks. The Rose & Crown Pub and the Yorkshire County … Read more
Two new versions of a must-have Disney Parks accessory have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found brand new MagicBand designs at MouseGear at EPCOT today. Featuring something shiny and something whimsical, these styles are sure to brighten up your park-going outfit! Silver Glitter MagicBand – $24.99 We found an earlier version of this MagicBand … Read more
The historic transformation of EPCOT is moving right along! We have been keeping you updated on the future World Celebration neighborhood construction thus far. Now, the World Nature neighborhood construction is underway. The waterways between The Land and The Seas pavilions have been drained, an action that is necessary to make way for the Moana-themed … Read more
EPCOT construction rages on this week at Mouse Gear with the addition of new windows, making the store’s permanent location feel significantly closer to completion. The new windows cover almost the entire exterior of the building. They also now obstruct our view of the domes installed on the ceiling inside the shop. The store already … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended beginning Valentine’s Day, February 14, through February 20, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM daily. It will close at 10:00 PM on February 14, 15, 19, and … Read more
The demolition of Innoventions West at EPCOT advances as Walt Disney World prepares for its 50th Anniversary. This area will become the World Celebration Neighborhood as the EPCOT overhaul plans continue along. Though construction is mostly halted during opening hours, we noticed the side paneling of the Art of Disney building has been removed. The … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended once again for February 7 through February 13, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously operating 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM, but it will stay open until 8:00 PM on February 7 and until 7:00 PM … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended from January 31 through February 6, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously operating 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM, but it will stay open until 7:00 PM February 1 through 4. On January 31, February 5, … Read more
Walt Disney World guests often receive surveys after a visit. The surveys help Disney adjust operations based on guest feedback. We received a survey after a recent visit to EPCOT. The survey provides a glimpse of what Disney may be considering. Arrival and Departure Experience With modified park hopping now available, guests are able to … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended January 24 through January 30, 2021. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are staying open one hour later each day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open one hour earlier. In addition, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended two days — January 24 and … Read more
We’re back at Epcot again for a park tour on another overcast, chilly (for Florida’s standards, at least) day! Wandering over to the West side of Future World, outside of The Land pavilion, there is a new art installation of two penguins, completely made out of recycled trash found and collected from the ocean. Flower … Read more