Among the ongoing construction projects at EPCOT is the creation of a new ride share loop in the parking lot, the EPCOT logo in the center of World Celebration, and Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” in World Nature. EPCOT Parking Lot This dirt lot at the edge of EPCOT parking could be a future … Read more
New scaffolding, construction walls, and scrim has gone up in Canada Pavilion within World Showcase at EPCOT. Construction Begins in Canada Pavilion A construction wall has been erected just next to the Trading Post within Canada Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT. This wall blocks access to the higher tiers of the pavilion space. Scaffolding, … Read more
We saw new construction walls up around Starbucks near Refreshment Port in EPCOT today at Walt Disney World. New Construction Walls in EPCOT New construction walls have gone up around the Starbucks adjacent to Refreshment Port on the Rose Path. This Starbucks was built in 2019 as a temporary location. The walls are sage green … Read more
We spied new menu boards have been added to registers at the refurbished Refreshment Station near Test Track in EPCOT. Menu Boards Added to Refreshment Station Registers Near Test Track They newly refurbished Refreshment Station near test track is sporting the red and silver palette we’ve seen throughout the World Discovery neighborhood. The registers have … Read more
Twitter user @bioreconstruct has provided an aerial view of World Celebration construction in the center of EPCOT. The ongoing construction projects include Journey of Water (technically part of World Nature), CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, Dreamers Point, and the gardens and pathways between. World Celebration Construction In the view above, Creations Shop and Connections Eatery & … Read more
Cool Wash at EPCOT has officially become Refreshment Station (again) as its refurbishment seems close to completion. Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station Cool Wash has been closed since at least August 2022. By September, signage had been removed and the interior had been gutted. In October, the Refreshment Station sign was added. But it was … Read more
More updates have been made to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at World Celebration, including more bright yellow sheathing. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza We recently stopped into EPCOT to check on the progression of the construction at World Celebration. Here, we can see CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. There are lots of construction cranes and … Read more
We are finally starting to see some of the work that has been undercover at the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT. Morocco Pavilion Construction We stopped into EPCOT today and saw that part of the scrim from the ongoing construction at the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase has been removed. We also noticed … Read more
The EPCOT popcorn stand near MISSION: Space has been refurbished to match World Discovery. World Discovery EPCOT Popcorn Stand The popcorn stand in World Discovery is still completely surrounded by construction walls and privacy planters. The stand is located in directly across from the MISSION: Space attraction. The walls have been up for about two … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion refurbishment continues in EPCOT on both Tangierine Café and Nejjarine fountain replica. Tangierine Café Roof Refurbishment Beige tarps cover some sections of the Tangierine Café roof and Gallery of Arts & History roof. The tarps were placed a week ago, and we haven’t noticed construction since then. However, there are white spots … Read more
Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of Harmonious barges being demolished backstage at EPCOT. Two of the taco-shaped barges, plus the circular “stargate” barge, have now been removed from World Showcase Lagoon. The final performance of Harmonious was on April 2 and the first barge was gone as of April 10. In bioreconstruct’s photos, the circular … Read more
We recently had an opportunity to check on the construction progress being made for the Journey of Water walk-through attraction at EPCOT, based on the 2016 film “Moana.” Major milestones have continued to pour in this week, as Disney itself posted a TikTok video sharing detailed glimpses of the attraction’s running water features for the … Read more
A new walkway has opened up today in EPCOT between World Celebration and World Nature. Barrier walls still line the walkways, but construction on World Celebration continues to make progress. New Walkway Open in EPCOT We found a new walkway opened up to guests in EPCOT today at Walt Disney World. Check out our point-of-view … Read more
It’s been a few weeks since we took a look at the several EPCOT construction projects. From a new ride share loop in the parking lot to Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana,” there is a lot being built at the park. EPCOT Parking Lot There hasn’t been significant progress on the ride share loop … Read more
At the center of EPCOT, CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” are on their way to a late 2023 opening. World Celebration will also have new gardens and Dreamer’s Point, featuring a new statue of Walt Disney, directly behind Spaceship Earth. A small structure is coming together near CommuniCore Hall but seems … Read more
Last month the EPCOT parking lots were renamed after different Disney characters. Now the land next to the newly-named Hei Hei parking lot is being cleared for construction. This land is being cleared for more parking lot space to be created, and may also be the new home for ride-sharing dropoffs such as Lyft. One … Read more
