Among the many construction projects going on at EPCOT is the demolition of the Electric Umbrella to make way for a new Starbucks and restaurant. Earlier this week, we saw that the second floor of the Electric Umbrella was gone, and now it looks like more has been torn out of the inside. Demolition first … Read more
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
Hello from an absolutely perfect park day at EPCOT! With the weather warm but not too hot, we were ready to take on the day and find all the new fun things here today. Let’s get started! When we first walked, we noticed right away that the scaffolding that we saw go up a few … Read more
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the demolition of the Electric Umbrella at EPCOT as the quick-service restaurant is destroyed to make way for a new Starbucks and different restaurant. As of today, the beloved second floor of Electric Umbrella is completely gone. When we last checked, the second floor seating area was still … Read more
We’ve been watching the Electric Umbrella get demolished this month, starting with the removal of the restaurant’s canopy. Demolition has also been visible inside of the old building. The exterior wall of the second floor of Electric Umbrella is now gone and we can see the interior railings. Tables attached to the ground are also … Read more
Since the canopy was removed from Electric Umbrella’s entrance, we can now see inside the old quick-service restaurant as it is demolished. The overhang was recently demolished to make way for more work. Demolition seems to have begun on the interior of the building. To the right, we can just barely see some umbrellas that … Read more
Only a few days ago, we saw that demolition had begun and the canopy had been removed at the Electric Umbrella behind Spaceship Earth. Today we caught a glimpse of even more elements of the old quick-service restaurant being torn down. The overhang of the restaurant has been destroyed. Some umbrella shapes still seem to … Read more
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 14 to September 20, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Tour the Magic Kingdom with us … Read more
It’s been over six months since the Electric Umbrella permanently closed at EPCOT, but some elements of the quick-service restaurant were still recognizable in the construction zone behind Spaceship Earth. For a while, we could still see pieces of the iconic awning that used to shade the front of the restaurant, but now it is … Read more
Work on the various projects around EPCOT’s Future World continue to progress in various stages. Today, we took a look at some of the notable changes. The breezeway between Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella is currently being used for some storage of materials. Back near the rear entrance to Mouse Gear, guests can still see … Read more
Hei hei (Norwegian for hello) from EPCOT! It’s a lovely winter day at Walt Disney World as cool temperatures and sunshine abound. EPCOT also has construction in abundance, but we’ve gathered up photos covering updates from all elements of the park. Yes, we did say not everything will be construction, but that is pretty much all … Read more
An iconic Walt Disney World location is gone. Pin Central, which had stood in its location behind Spaceship Earth, was demolished officially today. Pin Central was one of the many classic icons of EPCOT past and its closing is a sign of a new chapter in EPCOT’s history. As we approached the work site today, … Read more
February 16, 2020 is a day of reckoning for classic Future World in EPCOT. The center of the land will be fully enclosed in construction walls for demolition and work on the area’s breezeways and other structures. In addition to saying goodbye to well-known staple Pin Central, we also bid adieu to quick service favorite: … Read more
The Electric Umbrella has been scheduled to close for an extensive remodeling since last November, and while its closure has been repeatedly delayed, it appears it is set to finally close in the coming weeks. In its place, the old Taste Track kiosk located near Test Track will be making a comeback, offering burgers and … Read more
Good morning from another rainy December morning in EPCOT. Today, we took a look at what was new in the park. As we told you earlier this week, half the newly reimagined EPCOT entrance is complete. The new layout makes foot traffic a lot easier to navigate. Over inside Mouse Gear, register removal continues. Only … Read more
For years, the Electric Umbrella has been a go-to for guests looking for straightforward menu items in a park otherwise known for its wide variety of food options. For that same reason, however, it’s also been dragged for offering less-than-stellar renditions of classic theme park foods, like burgers and pizza. Basically, the only reason most … Read more