PHOTOS: Scaffolding Down at BoardWalk Deli, Small Holes and More Signs of Refurbishment Now Visible

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Scaffolding is now down at BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk after going up in August, with some remnants of the refurbishment work now visible. BoardWalk Deli Construction Scaffolding and scrim went up earlier last month at BoardWalk Deli, covering the entire exterior of the location. Now that it’s down, we noticed a few signs of … Read more

Permits Reveal Disney May Be Moving Forward With New EPCOT Hotel

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Real estate agent Ken Pozek has shared an update on the resurrected EPCOT hotel project that has been in development since at least 2017. In 2017, we learned of a rumored hotel to be built somewhere near the entrance to EPCOT. In 2018, as more of EPCOT’s reimagining was confirmed, several permits pointed to the hotel’s … Read more

Digital Sign Installed on Buena Vista Drive Near EPCOT Resorts

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A new digital sign has been installed along the westbound Buena Vista Drive, near EPCOT resorts and Fantasia Gardens mini golf. The sign is just past the stoplight for EPCOT Resorts Blvd and Cypress Drive. It wasn’t yet functioning when we drove by. Orange cones and nets were still around it. It’s unclear what the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a 1-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

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Ah, the Atlantic Coast seashore. Quaint seaside towns with unique shops and tasty food options lining a boardwalk next to the beach. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas recreates the fun of these beach towns on Walt Disney World Resort property. Put down that saltwater taffy and hop off the surrey as we tour a 1-Bedroom Villa at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT and Disney’s Beach Club Resort 11/2/2021 (Construction, New Pins, Holiday Treats, and More)

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Good morning Disney fans! Today we headed to EPCOT to start off our day, followed by a trip to Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Let’s see what we can find. First, we hopped aboard Monorail Orange this morning to see what we could find in construction. They are moving right along with the Guardians of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/24/2021 (Youth Sweaters Warm Up Creations Shop, New Spooky Treats Arrive at Broadwalk Bakery, and More)

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Today we are navigating our way through EPCOT. Let’s get going, World Travelers! The JAMMitors gave us some funky beats to listen to this morning. At Creations Shop we found some cozy, fuzzy sweaters for children. Each one features either Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, or Donald Duck. Test Track has a new sign directing guests … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/12/21): Magic Kingdom “Returns to Normal”, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opens Early, Captain Marvel Joins Iron Man Coaster at Disneyland Paris, and More

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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 Saturday, June 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Arrivederci MagicBand Motors into the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

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Ciao Bella! We were at Epcot today when we stumbled upon this new MagicBand style at Il Belle Cristallo in the Italy Pavilion. Along with other recent MagicBand releases, we think this could make a fun addition to your collection. Arrivederci Magic Band- $39.99 The black band and the red front of the MagicBand appear … Read more

PHOTOS: Journey Into Imagination with Figment Now Loading Every Row at EPCOT

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At Epcot, you might notice some differences in the way Disney is approaching physical distancing on Journey Into Imagination with Figment. In March, the ride stopped leaving an empty row between guests in different cars. However, people from different parties still remained separated. That is changing as Disney continues to relax pandemic related requirements.  Now … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion and Resort Hotels Pins Debut at Walt Disney World

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Every World Showcase pavilion in EPCOT now has a new pin to match merchandise released in the past year. Some pavilions have more than one pin, and there are a few new resort pins as well. Norway Pavilion Pin – $9.99 Germany Pavilion Pin – $9.99 Germany Pavilion Pin – $9.99 Italy Pavilion Pin – … Read more

UPDATE: EPCOT Future World Hotel Project Possibly Revitalized

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Back in 2017, we learned of a rumored hotel to be built somewhere near the entrance to EPCOT. In 2018, as more of EPCOT’s reimagining was confirmed, several permits pointed to the hotel’s impending construction on Avenue of the Stars, the backstage street surrounding EPCOT. However, there has been no news since then, and several … Read more

5G Cell Towers Being Installed at EPCOT Resorts

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EPCOT resorts are receiving 5G cell towers, which is good news for anyone who has had difficulty with cell service during their Walt Disney World resort stay. We spotted one tower outside our window at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and several more are scattered around the resort, Disney’s BoardWalk, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. While … Read more

PHOTOS: Friendship Boat Service Returns to International Gateway, EPCOT Resorts, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Permission to come aboard is once again being granted on the waterways connecting EPCOT, its resorts, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Friendship Boats are once again ferrying guests across Crescent Lake. This is the first we have seen the Friendship Boats running outside of EPCOT since the theme parks reopened in mid-July. Boat transportation has … Read more

Friendship Boats Resuming Service to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 1

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While Friendship Boats have been operating in the World Showcase Lagoon since EPCOT reopened in July, they have not yet resumed service to nearby resort hotels. They were initially supposed to resume operation on July 29, but now Disney has announced that they will officially resume service on November 1. From the International Gateway, guests … Read more

PHOTOS: Friendship Boats Poised to Resume Resort Hotel Service at EPCOT

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While Friendship Boats have been operating in the World Showcase Lagoon since EPCOT reopened in July, they have not yet resumed service to nearby resort hotels. They were initially supposed to resume operation on July 29, but that date came and went with no updates. Now a boat has reappeared at EPCOT’s International Gateway dock. … Read more

PHOTOS: The Cove Hotel Construction Progressing Rapidly at Walt Disney World

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The Cove hotel is the newest tower coming to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort. Announced back in 2018, the tower has been under construction since early 2019. That construction, unlike so many other projects, continued throughout the shutdown of Walt Disney World earlier this year. The building went vertical in March and … Read more