As we move closer to the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration, construction continues in EPCOT at the World Celebration Neighborhood that is set to house new dining and shopping locations when complete. The overhang on the former Innoventions East remains damaged with no changes from our last construction update. Previously, we could see from the inside … Read more
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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The iconic fountain in the plaza of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been behind temporary planter barriers for nearly a month, but progress is moving steadily. In the plaza around the fountain, the brick pavers have been removed. The herringbone pattern has been replaced, and the new brick pavers are laid in a geometric … Read more
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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, June 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, June 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We have been intently following the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for quite some time. The roof construction has been interesting to watch, as layer after layer has been added. A new element has recently been added to the roof. A metal frame has been attached as a bridge between two roof … Read more
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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, May 9, 2021. And from all … Read more
Following this morning’s full menu reveal, and the announcement that the new gelato stand in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT will open in May, Gelateria Toscana’s sign has been installed. The sign has been placed in the new wrought-iron frame that was installed earlier this week. Green tape currently holds the sign in place, likely … Read more
As we round out the fifth month at EPCOT since construction began last November, there is hope on the horizon. While Disney has not set an opening date, detail work on the façade has been progressing over the last month with the addition of blue shutters, wrought-iron accents, and pavement work. This week, more details … Read more
The reimagining of EPCOT keeps moving forward. Construction crews were active today at the site of a future new restaurant offering that is replacing the former Electric Umbrella. A crane was present as work was taking place on a new addition to the structure. What looks like it will be a support beam protrudes from … Read more
The adage “Any press is good press” is not so true in the age of social media, and Disney seems to agree. We recently reported that more construction walls had gone up in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, blocking the back half of the area near Restaurant Marrakesh. Today, we have a better look at … Read more
MouseGear continues to operate from its temporary location, but more progress on its permanent home’s interior renovation is now visible. On the south side of the former Innoventions East, window coverings have been removed, allowing a sneak peek inside. Only a small section of windows is uncovered, and the barrier is still up around the … Read more
The latest section of pavement work near Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is now complete. As part of EPCOT’s ongoing changes, pavement is being refreshed in sections to better match the overall style of the entrance area, which now includes a new fountain and lighting effects. The shrub barriers are gone, revealing the new pavement which … Read more
After seemingly having paused for the entire week, exterior work has picked back up today at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Additional blue plastic sheathing has been added to the entrance façade, which serves as a barrier against the harsh Central Florida weather. Sheathing has now been applied along the entire length … Read more
EPCOT is in the middle of an incredible transformation that includes dividing the theme park into four neighborhoods. Future World East will soon be part of the World Celebration neighborhood which includes the park’s Starbucks location, a new quick service restaurant, and a reimagined Mouse Gear store. Now that Innoventions West is officially demolished, work … Read more
We said goodbye to Innoventions West this week as the final remnants of the building were demolished. While Innoventions West was removed, work continued on Innoventions East and the site of the new MouseGear store. These large construction projects are part of a newly reimagined EPCOT and will make up the World Celebration neighborhood. Excavation … Read more