The latest construction on the mysterious Hotel du Canada project in EPCOT includes window work. Canada Pavilion Construction There has been construction on the upper level of the Canada Pavilion on and off since the summer of 2023. Initially, the Hotel du Canada facade was simply renovated, but since construction resumed last summer, crews have … Read more
Construction walls have been removed from the exterior of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Spaceship Earth Lounge Construction Last month we reported that walls had gone up on the exterior of Spaceship Earth near the area where the new lounge is set to be located. The walls were on the side of Spaceship Earth that face … Read more
Construction is still underway in the Canada pavilion at EPCOT near the Hotel du Canada facade. Canada Pavilion Construction The large brown construction wall is still up to the right of the Trading Post store preventing guests from accessing the facade of the Hotel Du Canada. Peeking over the wall, we noticed plywood walls had … Read more
On our most recent visit to Test Track in EPCOT, we noticed a plastic tarp and structural support boards in the demolished concrete space at the front entrance of the attraction. Previously at Test Track The EPCOT attraction is closed for a major reimagining and the entrance area is being completely redone. The canopy was removed … Read more
After a year of construction, the flex space next to the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT has reopened with new seating and shade for guests to relax. EPCOT Flex Space One end of the flex space opened with the Florida Fresh booth for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Now the rest of the … Read more
Crews have installed several new details, including a festival booth, at the EPCOT flex space near the Imagination! Pavilion. The space has previously been used for various purposes, including a playground, but has now been closed and under construction for months. Part of the refurbished space opened to hold an EPCOT International Flower & Garden … Read more
During EPCOT construction, more “Encanto” theming has been added to the screen in CommuniCore Plaza and Cast Members are previewing the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet in CommuniCore Hall. CommuniCore Plaza When CommuniCore Hall and Plaza open on June 10, “Celebración Encanto” will debut in the Plaza. Flags adorn the overhang of the … Read more
Disney filed a Notice of Commencement for their new Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, made their first political contribution in Florida since 2022, and announced new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure details — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, May 23, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
A wall in World Celebration Gardens is uncovered, more “Encanto” decorations are up at CommuniCore Plaza, and trees have been planted in World Nature as construction continues throughout EPCOT. Celebration Garden Wall The back wall of the Celebration Garden has finally been revealed. The wall is directly behind Dreamers Point. It’s been blocked by rolling … Read more
An interactive water feature in the ocean section of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT is currently closed and blocked off. Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” Rolling planters run in front of the interactive water feature, which is where guests jump up and down to send the water back up to the … Read more
The lights of CommuniCore Hall were illuminated during the evening of Monday, May 13 at EPCOT. Disney has been testing lights on and off for the past few months, including dancing lights that will sync with Spaceship Earth shows, but this is the most fully lit we’ve seen the building. CommuniCore Hall Lights The lights … Read more
Since the Stave Church Gallery refurbishment began in March, about half of the removed shingles have been replaced on the EPCOT building. Stave Church Gallery Refurbishment When we last shared an update, the first-floor roof on this side of the building was almost completely lacking shingles. There was just one new row on the right … Read more
We’re a month away from the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in EPCOT. Construction of the venue is near completion, with the exterior looking done. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza We spotted two speakers above the CommuniCore Plaza stage. A limited-time “Encanto” sing-along show — “¡Celebración Encanto!” — will be performed on this stage when CommuniCore opens. … Read more
The exterior of CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT is almost done and construction walls have come down from a new pathway near Spaceship Earth. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Construction As we noted in our last construction update, it appears that paneling is complete on the exterior of the Hall and the overhangs around CommuniCore Plaza. The … Read more
Disney filed a permit for construction at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT, sparking rumors that they will be reimagining the ride for a third time. Imagination! Pavilion Construction The address on the permit is Imagination’s 1990 Avenue of the Stars. The permit is for “general construction” and contracts Poli Construction Inc. The company recently worked … Read more
The exterior of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT has been under refurbishment for nearly a year but, with work underway on the giant Mars sculpture, work seems near completion. Mars Refurbishment at Mission SPACE The panels on the top of Mars are a distinctly different color, either because they’ve been restored or replaced. The panels on … Read more