PHOTOS: A Closer Look at the Remy Courtyard Fountain and More Details Added to France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

If you heard tiny squeaks of excitement coming from the Disney Skyliner, that was probably us rejoicing at the sight of the new fountain in the France Pavilion. We got a glimpse the other day, but today we got a better look and can even make out some of the details. Things are moving along … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/9/20 (Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucket, Expression Section Art Wall, Construction, and More)

It was a chilly morning here at EPCOT, but we were kept warm by thoughts of all the good food that might be waiting for us! Sadly, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue isn’t open yet, despite us crossing our fingers for a soft opening. Thankfully with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/29/20 (“It’s Your Loki Day” Shirt, Guest Experience Teams, Art Defying Gravity, and More)

Welcome to EPCOT! At least, the parts not currently under construction. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is well underway, so we’ll forgive the state of things around here to indulge in all the entertainment and food offerings around the park. When we arrive, we discovered the new Guest Experience Team, ready to assist … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/29/20 (New “Onward” Van Mug, Frozen Mezzo Mix Removed from Germany, Chalk Art, France Construction, and More)

Good morning from EPCOT. It’s a cloudy, overcast day, but we’re prepared to brighten things up with a little art. We stopped and looked at some of the new 2D chalk art. Today is the perfect day for taking photos of the chalk art since there isn’t any sun creating shadows. Let’s appreciate this Figment. … Read more

PHOTOS: MouseGear Interior Demolition Now Underway at EPCOT

It was a sad day when MouseGear closed its doors to the public for the final time. We have so many good memories of shopping through this uniquely themed store that it’s crushing to see it surrounded by construction walls. We might have a temporary location to hold us over for our current shopping needs, … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Closed for Coronavirus, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Gets FastPass+, Disneyland Attractions Close for Refurbishment, and WDWNT The Cruise!

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 20–26! Walt Disney World Heavy machinery arrived at the Magic Kingdom parking lot … Read more

PHOTOS: Tables Arrive at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT as Restaurant Nears Grand Opening

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Today, we saw quite a lot of progress has been made to the exterior of Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. Tables and chairs have even arrived! Let’s take a look at what’s new. The area is starting to look like a real restaurant, with windows and paint wrapping up. The windows look great! … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Regal Eagle Smokehouse Outdoor Barbecue Pit, Seating Area, and Walk-Up Windows at EPCOT

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Smokehouse construction is still underway at EPCOT. The latest park map, featuring the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, lead us to believe we’d be enjoying delicious barbecue by now, but from what we can see, things don’t look quite ready yet. The staircase and seating area is currently … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Around Former Innoventions West Character Spot at EPCOT

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It’s certainly no secret that EPCOT is going under an impressive overhaul currently––even if it wasn’t publicized, the maze of construction walls and closures are becoming increasingly more complicated to navigate. Today’s update on the evolution of EPCOT brings yet another area blocked off by the sad sight of construction walls around the former Character … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Gift Stop Now Closed at EPCOT

Another day, another change here at the ever-evolving EPCOT. While the park is undergoing a major transformation, we’ve been keeping an eye out for any and all changes. Gift Stop, the small store located outside of the park (next to Guest Relations) has closed. At this time, there’s no word on if this is part … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pathway Near Innoventions East at EPCOT Partially Open; Extends to Wall-E Green Landing Playground

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New pathways are popping up all over EPCOT. One we’ve kept a close eye on is the brand-new Innoventions East pathway (located behind the original MouseGear). On New Year’s Eve, we published a peek of the walkway. Today, we saw a portion of it is now open to guests. Let’s see where we can go! The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/4/20 (Temporary MouseGear Sign, Seasonal Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich, Regal Eagle Construction, Lots of Rain, and More)

Welcome to a beautiful day at EPCOT. The walls and paths are always changing. As we arrived this morning, we noticed more walls have gone up around the entrance. On our last visit, there were planters around the area. But now there are actual construction walls. As we made our way into the park, we … Read more

PHOTOS: New Imagination Land Backdrop Revealed for “Inside Out” Meet and Greet at EPCOT

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It appears we now know the focus of the upcoming backdrop for Joy’s “Inside Out” meet and greet at EPCOT! Since our last update about the new meet and greet locations at ImageWorks inside the Imagination! Pavilion, more artistry was added to Joy’s backdrop. We can see a peak of Princess Dream Castle and a stuffed bear. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage, Mosaic Tiles, and More Details Added to Upcoming World Showcase Restrooms at EPCOT (12/18/19)

While visiting EPCOT today, we noticed even more details have gone up around the new restrooms located at the entrance to World Showcase. The new restrooms are located next to Refreshment Port and the temporary Starbucks location. We spotted even more new details since our last update. Thanks to the sunlight, we could see through … Read more

PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction Soars on at The American Adventure in EPCOT

Over at the American Adventure, preparations are being made for the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. We’ve been following the progress — even if that means only getting a small glimpse of the building over the construction walls. Today, we noticed the construction seems to have taken a turn, and things are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Cotton Candy Santa Hat, Winnie the Pooh Cozy Knits Plush, Construction Updates, and More)

Welcome to another beautiful day of navigating construction at EPCOT. Despite the International Festival of the Holidays taking place, the park felt pretty calm today. The sun is shining and the cold weather has passed, so we’re ready for a day of exploring. A new Winnie the Pooh limited release Classic Cozy Knits Plush is … Read more