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Electric Umbrella

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Beloved Electric Umbrella Talking Trash Can Finally Returns to EPCOT

July 26, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

Its been two and a half years since we last saw the talking trash can at the Electric Umbrella in Future World, which has since … Read more

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PHOTOS: Construction Around Former Temporary MouseGear and Electric Umbrella Continues at EPCOT

October 11, 2021 Jared Haynes

It has been nearly a month since the new Creations Shop opened at EPCOT. Now, construction around the former temporary MouseGear store is moving along. … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (8/7/21): shopDisney Halloween Collection, Saratoga Springs Grand Villa Tour, Haunted Mansion Loungefly Backpack, “it’s a small world” Gets Additional Colorful Paint, and More

August 7, 2021 Mike Baker

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Creations Shop, Club Cool, and More in World Celebration Neighborhood of EPCOT

May 9, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

It’s been a while since we checked in on construction in the center of EPCOT, which will soon be known as the World Celebration neighborhood. … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (4/22/21): Skyliner Gondolas Crash Again, Cast Members Blocked from Entering Parks in May, ‘Haunted Mansion’ Movie In the Works, “Zip a Dee Doo Dah” Removed from King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland, and More

April 22, 2021 Charly Shelton

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Rounded Corner of Communicore Building Being Restored for New EPCOT Restaurant

April 22, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

A new quick-service restaurant complex is being constructed in the space that once housed Electric Umbrella at EPCOT. After we saw a new beam installed … Read more

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PHOTOS: More Framework Installed for New EPCOT Restaurants in World Celebration Neighborhood, MouseGear Work Continues

April 1, 2021 Katie Francis

The storied history of the EPCOT and Innoventions East continues. With the most recent iteration of Innoventions closed in 2019, a complete renovation is underway … Read more

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PHOTOS: Scaffolding Goes Up, Roof Work Continues on MouseGear and New Restaurant Facilities in EPCOT

March 29, 2021 Katie Francis

As the former Innoventions East prepares to become part of World Celebration, construction plugs along. The building used to house MouseGear, Electric Umbrella, and Innoventions. … Read more

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PHOTOS: Work Continues on Moana – Journey of Water, MouseGear, and New Restaurants at EPCOT

March 21, 2021 Danielle

To be divided into four neighborhoods, the EPCOT we once knew will be reimagined as the theme park prepares for new experiences. The former Electric … Read more

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PHOTOS: Construction Begins on Innoventions East Remodel at EPCOT

December 12, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

While we’ve been focused on the demolition of Innoventions West, it seems construction has begun inside the building that once housed Innoventions East at EPCOT. … Read more

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PHOTOS: Demolition Continues on Innoventions East and West for Upcoming World Celebration Neighborhood at EPCOT

November 25, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

We’ve been watching the central buildings of EPCOT’s Future World being demolished for well over a year. When this area is completed, it will be … Read more

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PHOTOS: Electric Umbrella Roof Demolition Begins to Strip the Building Down to the Framework at EPCOT

October 25, 2020 Matthew Soberman

Demolition of the Electric Umbrella is moving at a steady pace in EPCOT as the building prepares to become a new Starbucks location and new … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/19/20 (New Annual Passholder Magnets, Vintage-Style Classic Disney Character Figures, Construction, and More)

October 20, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT on a rainy uncrowded day to see what was in store for us. Join us as we explore the Experimental Prototype Community … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (10/15/20): Walt Disney World Fall 2021 Reservations Now Open, Mario Cafe and Store Open at Universal Studios Japan, Disneyland Reopening Rally, and More!

October 15, 2020 Charly Shelton

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Roof and Ceiling Demolition Expose Electric Umbrella Structural Framing in EPCOT

October 15, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

The Electric Umbrella is being demolished to make way for a future Starbucks and new restaurant as construction at EPCOT continues. Most defining elements of … Read more

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PHOTOS: Innoventions West and Electric Umbrella Demolition Continues at EPCOT

October 8, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

We’ve recently seen interior decorations and the second floor removed from the Electric Umbrella at EPCOT. Nearby, Innoventions is also being demolished and Mouse Gear … Read more

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