It’s been a whirlwind day at EPCOT. Now that the entrance fountain has been formally unveiled, we can see it in all its full glory. And when the sun goes down, there’s even more to discover. At night, the fountain is lit up in an assortment of colors that reflect a lot of the palette … Read more
The new entrance fountain at EPCOT featuring three lucite pylons has now been fully revealed. Nearly two weeks ago, we saw water running from the fountain and knew that it would be soon be complete. And even more recently, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Zach Riddley shared an Instagram post showing the fountain fully finished. While the … Read more
If you want to see the latest addition to EPCOT, you’ll have to keep your eyes to the ground. New manhole covers have arrived at the park, featuring the re-imagined park logo and five-ringed icon on a background resembling the tiles on Spaceship Earth! These new covers are identical to the art we shared back … Read more
Disney+ recently announced its new programming through February 2021. Among the new series is “Disney Parks Sunrise”, which began streaming on Friday. Disney+ tweeted that both early birds and night owls can “[agree] on the beauty of Disney Parks sunrises.” “Disney Parks Sunrise” currently consists of three episodes: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. … Read more
Greetings, World Travelers, from a cold but beautiful day here at EPCOT! We came to find all the new, fun things to show you, and find things we did! Let’s get started! We were parked in the East Parking Lot, and had the opportunity to check out the newly finished Security Pavilion East. Finishing touches … Read more
After months of seasonal operation, Lotus Blossom Cafe is set to close once again at EPCOT beginning on Monday, January 11th. Since it reopened back in October, the quick service restaurant’s availability has fluctuated, typically being open exclusively on weekends. Just over a week ago, Cast Members confirmed to us that daily operation would resume … Read more
The new merchandise from EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion has come at a fast and furious pace, and we’ve loved every minute of it! Now, you can brush up on your German with a cute new throw pillow. The front features Mickey Mouse in lederhosen, while Minnie wears a traditional German dress, both clad in red, yellow … Read more
Greetings, World Travelers, from a beautiful day here at EPCOT! It was the perfect weather to spend the day at Walt Disney World, so we took advantage it and decided to check out what was new at EPCOT today. With so many construction projects underway, we had plenty of things to check on! Let’s get … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but during the recent EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility D23 presentation, it was revealed that Spaceship Earth will be receiving an enhanced lighting package as part of its overhaul. Now, it seems work is moving forward on the project, as a … Read more
Progress is being made on the new Italy Pavilion food kiosk in World Showcase. Over the construction walls you can see the beginnings of a new structure. This is likely the rear wall of the new kiosk. A ladder leans on the concrete form, the beginning of construction on the new food kiosk at the … Read more
As an old attraction once said, “It’s fun to be free, to be on the move…” And now, you can race or glide your way into Walt Disney World for two new toys from the 2021 merchandise collection! 2021 Disney Skyliner Toy — $17.99 First up is the latest toy replica of a Disney Skyliner … Read more
EPCOT’s ongoing transformation has left a tale of two Innoventions: work on the massive refurbishment of Innoventions East continues to move along, while Innoventions West has been stripped down to its bare bones. The classic roof panels belie the major changes going on at Innoventions East. Previously, we noted the support structures going into place, … Read more
Tonight at EPCOT, we had a great view of the new France Pavilion expansion and the illuminated sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Check out our photos and video below! Here we see the France Pavilion expansion’s main courtyard. Street lamps illuminate the walkway up to the courtyard. The exterior of the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure show … Read more
Demolition work is swiftly continuing at the former Innoventions West building in EPCOT. Across the way, structural steel has been added at Innoventions East. Let’s take a look at the state of both Innoventions structures. At Innoventions West, demolition of the second floor is underway. All that remains here is the structural steel. The light … Read more
Major work inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT seems to be wrapping up. The expansion is home to the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. A trip on the Disney Skyliner is the best way to check on progress. Today’s Skyliner flight shows us that construction equipment is mostly gone from the area. The Remy … Read more
Hello from EPCOT during the second-to-last weekend before Christmas! We’ve got a busy start to this Saturday, with the return of a gift shop in Morocco now that Disney has taken over, the looming presence of a Harmonious barge in World Showcase Lagoon, as well as some new merchandise around the park. Let’s check out … Read more