New concept art for the reimagining of EPCOT was released this morning, and it seems to reveal the return of light-up pavement and other classic elements to the center of what was Future World, now World Celebration. One of the new features of the hub will be a set of gardens. In the center of … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We’ve been tracking the ongoing pavement replacement across EPCOT, and now, Imagineer Zach Riddley has given a closer look at the pavement and selection process. “Continuing to look at the inspiration and design details of EPCOT, today I’m sharing a story about paving. It’s a surface you don’t often pay direct attention to, but the … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, June 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The pavement beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is being progressively replaced to match the reimagined entrance of the park. The latest section of new pavement was revealed this morning. The new pavement is speckled grey instead of red/pink. Pin Trading Headquarters briefly closed as the pavement in front of it was replaced. Construction walls remain … Read more
In order to continue replacing the pavement beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, Pin Trading Headquarters and the Camera Center are now temporarily closed. Construction walls surround the store’s entrance. The pavement is being replaced to better match the rest of EPCOT’s entrance. Pin Trading Headquarters was originally scheduled to close yesterday, but the closure was … Read more
Construction walls have been removed from the front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, revealing the latest round of new pavement beneath the icon. The removal of the construction walls means there’s a better flow of traffic around EPCOT’s fountain. Grey pavement has replaced the old pink pavement beneath most of Spaceship Earth, though some remains … Read more
Pin collectors, take note: beginning on Monday, April 19th, Pin Trading Headquarters will be closed for a short period at EPCOT. The approximately three-week closure is connected to a refurbishment just outside the shop. The pavement is set to be redone in front of the store, and while the section is unpaved, new wiring will … Read more
The pavement beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is being replaced section-by-section to better match the rest of the refurbished entrance area. Construction walls have been erected around the next section of pavement to be replaced. The walls are immediately obvious when approaching Spaceship Earth. The walls jut out from Spaceship Earth’s mirrored column. Pink pavement … Read more
EPCOT is in the middle of a complete reimagining which includes projects both big and small. The newly updated entrance includes new flags, background music, a fountain, and even new pavement. We’ve been watching the paving progress across the grounds beneath Spaceship Earth where, just days ago, new pavement was unveiled next to its mirrored … Read more
As the reimagining of EPCOT continues, the pavement beneath Spaceship Earth is being replaced to match the rest of the park’s entrance. The first section of grey pavement was completed a week ago, before planters blocked off another section of pavement. The old pavement is a faded red. The new pavement is grey, and has … Read more
Our last look at La Gelateria at the Italy Pavilion was a sneak peek at its façade. Now, we have a further update on the gelato stand’s construction progress at EPCOT. Since our last peek, additional pavement work has been done and is nearing completion. Brick has since been laid and the stonework is coming … Read more