PHOTOS: The Odyssey Receives Neutral Color Scheme with New Paint Job at Epcot

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The Odyssey building has been experiencing updates since early last year, but they have all been more interior updates. When it reopened on New Year’s Eve in 2018, we saw a clean and crisp modern look, but it had ultimately lost the touch of eighties nostalgia. As of today, it seems like the exterior of … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Lagging Behind at Epcot’s International Gateway Entrance Area

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With the beginning of the demolition of Leave a Legacy monoliths, Rose Walk under heavy refurbishment ahead of Food and Wine, and the general re-imagining of Epcot, International Gateway has been under construction for the longest at this point. The grand opening of the Disney Skyliner gondola system on September 29th hints that the area … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Final Leave A Legacy Monoliths, Entrance Fountain Stones Now Underway at Epcot

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Changes keep occurring to Epcot’s entrance and today we got a glimpse of more of the construction going on behind the walls that extended to wrap around the existing fountain in the middle. As was previously announced, construction walls went up around a section of Leave A Legacy monoliths late on August 5th, with guests arriving … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Rose Walk Pathway Construction Progresses with a New Structure at Epcot

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Here at Epcot, construction of the redesigned Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase continues to progress as the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just weeks from opening. And that’s it! (Just kidding… did you really think we’d just take pictures of a wall?) It seems quiet now, but work … Read more

PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update 8/11/19

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Today we’re at Epcot checking out the progress on the construction of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster! The updates have definitely slowed and gotten less visually fun and interesting to look at since the main show building has been completely enclosed, but that just means that we’re closer to the opening of this … Read more

Removal of Epcot’s Remaining Leave a Legacy Monoliths to Begin August 6th

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The end of an era has arrived at Epcot. The final group of Leave a Legacy monoliths will be removed from the park starting on Tuesday, August 6th, when construction walls will go up in the area. The final group is located on the eastern side of Spaceship Earth. (Or on the left side, as … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Epcot Tram Loop Arrival Experience Enhancements – Construction Update 7/27/19

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The old tram drop-off at the entrance of Epcot has been getting a makeover, and we decided to check in on the progress since our last visit. This is part of the new entrance enhancements currently taking place at several of the parks. During the construction, the trams from the parking lot do not bring … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/26/19 (New ID Holders, Illuminations Phone Cases, Construction Updates, World Showcase Snacks, and More!)

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Welcome to another beautiful day at Epcot! Since the park is currently between festivals, this is the perfect time to visit. We started our day with a quick check on the construction for Guardians of the Galaxy. Solar panels are being installed on the top of the pavilion. Then it’s time for a quick peek … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues at Epcot’s International Gateway and Disney Skyliner Station

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Back in April, we showed you how there were some changes happening at Epcot’s International Gateway. As part of Disney’s strategy to improve all the park entrances, construction has been underway at this “back entrance” to Epcot’s World Showcase. With projects like this, you can always expect some changes to guest traffic patterns. Just last … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/26/19 (Paper Straws, New Merchandise, Construction Updates, ETC.)

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Welcome to another beautiful Spring day and another WDWNT photo report, this time from Epcot. Let’s get started! One of my favorite things to do every time I hit up Epcot, is wander over in front of the Wonders of Life pavilion and the old Energy Pavilion (current Guardians coaster construction site), because more often … Read more

PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster at Epcot – Construction Update 4/15/19

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Our last Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster construction update showed us a look at the old Ellen’s Energy Adventure building. This week, we took a closer look at what will be the main show building for the upcoming attraction. We even saw some new track over in the building that will house the ride! … Read more

PHOTOS: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot – Construction Update 4/14/19

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Construction work at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is powering on, and we noticed a couple changes from our last update late last month. Let’s take a look! Construction walls now line all the way down the entrance way to Epcot, coming from the Epcot resorts area. This makes it difficult to see any real construction as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/5/19 (New Norway Treats, Almost Empty World Showcase, Construction Updates, ETC.)

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April showers are proving to be a real thing in Orlando this year, but that didn’t stop me from hitting Epcot. I grabbed my umbrella and my boots and I was rainy day ready for the park! (I still went home with wet socks, though, so I’m jealous of all of you reading this with … Read more