From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious.” The upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Barges are currently being constructed backstage and will host a bevy of effects and large screens. We got a closer look at the circular centerpiece barge which recently … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has made a number of headlines in the aftermath of COVID-19, as few pavilions have been so publicly affected by the pandemic’s devastating impact. After a number of internal issues, Walt Disney World will officially be assuming operations of all Morocco Pavilion businesses at EPCOT, including all food & beverage … Read more
We visited EPCOT on a rainy uncrowded day to see what was in store for us. Join us as we explore the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Good morning from EPCOT! Scaffolding has returned to the pylons shortly after having been removed a few days ago. Spaceship Earth was down for technical difficulties in the … Read more
The Annual Passholder pop-up shop in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT has even more Passholder-exclusive magnets available. EPCOT Passholder Magnet – $14.99 This Mickey head is made up of all of the EPCOT pavilion logos. The Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Magnet – $14.99 Celebrate spooky season with this Haunted Mansion magnet featuring the famous Hatbox … Read more
Hello from a windy and crowded EPCOT! There’s a lot in store for us today, including some long lines, a new piece of World Showcase merchandise (and some new merchandise discounts), some modified meet & greet locations, and plenty of construction. Let’s head on in and see what’s new. In the entrance plaza, work continues … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular at EPCOT. The permit is for the “installation of anchors to provide additional mooring for center barge.” The “center barge” listed is of course the giant circular barge we recently spotted under construction backstage. The contractor listed on the permit is … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 12 to October 18, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out photo reports from … Read more
A new Helly Hansen women’s jacket featuring Mickey Mouse is now available in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT. The jacket is white with Mickey Mouse on the right side of the front zipper. The jacket features three zippered compartments and is tailored to be more form-fitting than most boxy jackets. The back features the Helly … Read more
Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance company, has teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort as an official sponsor to provide new in-person and virtual EPCOT experiences to guests. Starting this month, Florida Blue will be bringing the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to residents of select 55+ … Read more
Greetings, World Travelers! We had quite the exciting day at EPCOT, and were here bright and early to bring you all the latest news. Let’s get started! We were the first guest to Der Teddybar for the Annual Passholder Exclusive shopping event today. This door was actually set up as the exit, and since all … Read more
There’s no trick—Walt Disney World has given guests a treat! According to the availability calendar, Park Passes have been replenished for guests with theme park tickets, resort guests, and Annual Passholders for Halloween at all four parks, including the Magic Kingdom. Last month, reservations for the park became unavailable for October 31st. Passes are also … Read more
Greetings from a beautiful day at Walt Disney World! We were excited to take a tour around the World Showcase and see what new things we could find on this holiday weekend, so let’s get started! When we arrived at the park, we were parked in the East “Imagine” lot, and directed through a new … Read more
While progress on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure seems to be stalled, construction hasn’t wrapped up at the France Pavilion expansion in EPCOT quite yet. Our last visit reported great strides towards the exterior being finished soon. We hopped on the Disney Skyliner to get a new look at the expansion area. Let’s take a look at … Read more
Sure, anyone can cook… but what do you do if there are no chefs left in the kitchen? While we’ve been visibly tracking construction on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, progress on the ride interior is at a standstill, making it nearly impossible for the beloved rat ride to open this … Read more
Guests will have a little extra time to enjoy at Walt Disney World theme parks, thanks to a recent calendar update. The park hour extensions vary by date and by park, so here’s a rundown: Magic Kingdom October 30 – 9:00 AM to 8:00 PMOctober 31 – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMNovember 1 – 9:00 … Read more
From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious”, the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will that will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Large barges are currently being constructed backstage. The barges themselves will host a bevy of multimedia features, including large screens. We were able to see current … Read more