While visiting the World Showcase in EPCOT, we noticed new construction walls had been erected to the side of the Italy Pavilion. The walls block off a significant portion of trees behind the Joffrey’s Coffee kiosk at the edge of The American Adventure. They then run up right against the first building of the pavilion. … Read more
Demolition has begun on what remains of Innoventions West next to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. This stretch of wall was previously covered with windows. When the building became Innoventions in 1994, the building was sealed off, which is why there were walls behind windows. The removal of the windows reveals pipes and ducts. To the … 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
Construction work on the roof of the future Play! Pavilion in EPCOT has been underway for several months, and it looks like almost all of the pavilion’s roof tiles have now been replaced. Last we checked, there were still several sections of original yellow triangles still remaining on the tent-like structure. Only a few scattered … 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
As Mouse Gear at EPCOT gets a complete remodel, we have already seen some classic imagery removed. A week ago, the giant Mickey wand from the toy section of the store was taken down. Now the exterior gear-themed wall is gone. The purple and blue gears were still visible last week. These gears once surrounded … Read more
Constructions walls are a common sight at EPCOT these days, with extensive work being done throughout the theme park. New walls have surrounded the Liquid Layer water feature. This children’s splash pad is a popular way to cool down on those hot Florida days. The Liquid Layer is located on the central path connecting Future … 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
Just as EPCOT finished remodeling one restroom, another has closed for construction near Gateway Gifts in the World Celebration area of the park. Construction walls now block off the entrance to these restrooms. One sign directs guests to the left, where there are restrooms on the other side of Spaceship Earth. Another sign directs guests … Read more
It’s been difficult to track the progress on Space 220, the new space-themed restaurant opening between Mission: SPACE and Test Track. The restaurant was supposed to open in April of this year, but has been delayed due to the COVID-19 closure. Last month, we saw some progress at the construction site with lights and landscaping … Read more
The giant rotating Mickey Mouse hand holding a wand has been removed amidst the massive refurbishment of Mouse Gear at EPCOT. Though expected, it’s still a little sad to see an iconic piece of the old Mouse Gear gone. The wand was still visible last month. Mouse Gear has been under construction since January of … Read more
We noticed yesterday that the construction walls in front of these restrooms in Future World east (soon to be the World Discovery neighborhood) had been removed. Today, the restrooms opened and it seems the remodel is now complete. These restrooms are near Mouse Gear, which is receiving a huge refurbishment. The outside of the restrooms … Read more
While construction continues all over EPCOT, two restrooms in Future World East (soon to be known as World Discovery) are getting refurbished. The restrooms next to the former Mouse Gear at EPCOT have been closed along with the rest of the building while refurbishment is underway. It seems the restrooms are nearing completion though, with … Read more
Bonjour once again from EPCOT! The weather was nice, so we took a ride on the Disney Skyliner to check out how the France Pavilion expansion is coming along. Let’s take a look! Lately, greenery has been added to the site, allowing the area to feel like a real neighborhood. Here, we see some trees … Read more