PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New Security Screening Structure at EPCOT

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Work on EPCOT’s reimagined entrance continues to roll along. Today we stopped by to see the latest changes. Work on utility lines near the east side of the parking lot continues as the hole has expanded. With the first large section of pavement having been poured, work now begins on more retaining walls. Work on … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, Entrance Plaza, and Pathway Work) at EPCOT (1/15/20)

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EPCOT’s ongoing entrance transformation is in full gear, so we stopped by for the latest update on the work. Over towards the east side of the parking lot, work continues behind the construction walls. Large-scale digging is ongoing here with new utility lines going in. Work on the new pavement on the east side of … Read more

PHOTOS: City Works Eatery & Pour House Construction Walls at Disney Springs Feature New Art, Entrance from The NBA Experience Revealed

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As we move closer to the opening of City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs, new art has appeared on the construction walls showing off some of the restaurant’s offerings. Some of the star items on the menu, including the Smokehouse burger and the Ahi Tuna Chopped Salad, appear along with some of … Read more

PHOTOS: Entrance Overhaul Construction Enters Next Phase at EPCOT

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Work on the overhaul of EPCOT’s entrance continued this week, with phases of the project becoming more visible. Outside the turnstiles, work on new pavement on the east side of the entrance is moving along. Framing and rebar for new sidewalks has been put into place. We also can see where land clearing continues for … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/30/19 Construction Update on Entrance Work (Docks, Security Screening Structure, Walkways) at the Magic Kingdom

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The entrance to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is in the midst of a massive makeover to enhance the park entry experience. Today, we saw several new updates since our last check-in. The area that will be a new section of boat docks for resort boats has been flattened down to just dirt. Some wood … Read more

PHOTOS: 12/30/19 EPCOT Entrance Enhancements (Tram Loop, East Security Screening, New Fountain) Taking Shape

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Work to improve the arrival experience at EPCOT continues to ramp up as part of the park’s overhaul. Today, we took a peek at how the project is moving along. Work continues on the main entrance pathways leading to the east side of the EPCOT security screening areas. Looking behind the walls, we can see … Read more

PHOTOS: New Segments Revealed as Entrance Repaving Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Work to repave sections of the entrance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ongoing. Today, we took at look at the progress of this project. Walking in to the park, guests are greeted by a large green construction fence and some hedges. This area is located beyond the security screening areas right in front of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pavement, Planters, and More As Work Continues on the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Arrival Experience

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Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom… if you can find it. No matter what direction you enter the park these days, you’re going to encounter some winding construction walls. So, let’s take a walk through and see what has changed since we last talked about the new entrance area. The first change we noticed is the … Read more

PHOTOS: New International Gateway Entrance Opens at Epcot

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The remodeled entrance to Epcot at International Gateway has reopened after a long period of construction. Located by the station for the soon to open Disney Skyliner, this entrance features and expanded security and touch point entrance area. Let’s take a look at the new entrance! Walking in you can see that all the construction … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/21/19 (Main Entrance, Peoplemover Construction, TRON Lightcycle Run, ETC.)

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As the 50th anniversary in 2021 approaches, Walt Disney World continues its work of improving every corner of the Magic Kingdom. You can visit our last update for comparison. For now, here is the latest Magic Kingdom construction update. In Tomorrowland, work continues in returning The People Mover back to its original 1970’s look and … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Updates on Magic Kingdom Construction (Park Entrance Enhancements, Cinderella Castle Walkway, Rusted Tomorrowland PeopleMover Beams, TRON, and More!)

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This week has been especially busy for construction at the Magic Kingdom. They continue to improve the Park for the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. We begin with the completed Cinderella Castle moat. As of yesterday, the moat has been completely filled with water. All water barriers have been removed signaling … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Update on Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction (Pathway Restructuring, Boat Dock Relocation, New Temporary Lanterns)

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We come to you today with a bunch of photos from the entrance area of the Magic Kingdom! As you may remember, Disney is reimagining the entire entrance area of the Magic Kingdom in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. We will start by looking at the former boat dock for the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Art Nouveau Style Marquee Installed at International Gateway Disney Skyliner Station Entrance Archway in Epcot

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New marquee alert! The Disney Skyliner station at Epcot’s International Gateway is looking mighty fine with a crisp new marquee installed onto the entrance archway. Personally, this Skyliner station is arguably the nicest, with its intricately patterned loading canopy and Art Nouveau style wrought iron design. Hollywood Studios’ station may have the glamorous neon, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Leave A Legacy Construction Walls Extended Around Entrance Fountain at Epcot

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It’s the end of the Epcot entrance as we know it. As was previously announced, construction walls went up around a section of Leave A Legacy monoliths late on August 5th, with guests arriving at Epcot the morning of August 6th welcomed by a series of planters and walls. Today, it seems the walls were … Read more

PHOTOS: New Entrance and Security Checkpoint Expansion Areas Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Hooray for Hollywood! Just in time for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (and the incoming Fall crowds), the new entrance and security checkpoint expansion area at the front of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened. Three of the new security lanes are open over on this side, with a few others roped off to the side. Guests … Read more

Guest Drop-Off Areas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be Temporarily Affected by Entrance Enhancement Construction

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Construction for the entrance enhancements at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will start impacting guests starting today. Temporarily, guests being picked off or dropped off will see the dedicated area for this moved to Row 1 of the Peacock Lot through September. To get to this area as well as Ride Share and Charter Bus stops, guests … Read more