Work in EPCOT continues to transform Future World. Today, we saw several notable changes around the area. At the old Mouse Gear location, the final visible signs of the past are gone after the last decorative gear character window display was removed. Now, all guests see are black tarps. Next to the Taste Track site, … Read more
Hello, Sunshine! You’ve seen the newest Figment Paint Company Mouse Ears for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, but just a month away is everyone’s favorite evergreen festival: the Flower & Garden Festival, and Orange Bird is flying in just for the occasion. Coming soon to EPCOT are these amazing new Orange Bird Minnie … Read more
Strong winds in the Orlando area has caused Disney to adjust or cancel many shows, dessert parties, and transportation services. The following is the current status given by Disney as current conditions allow. In an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to our entertainment and transportation operations this evening due to high winds in … Read more
This morning, guests riding the EPCOT Monorail were treated to a view of what the future of the park will look like. The first decorative sections of the retro EPCOT entrance fountain were added to the base of the water feature. Most recently, while work has been quiet at the site, red metal pieces were … Read more
It’s that view we all know and love. Spaceship Earth, glowing in dreamy hues of purple, blue and gold, lighting up the entrance to the most inspirational of parks (well, it was). Today, we spotted that stunning sight, but perhaps not in a place we’d have expected… After 30,000 years of time travel, look at … Read more
New FastPass+ kiosks have been revealed outside of Test Track after construction walls came down this morning. Guests walking up to the attraction are now greeted by six kiosks underneath covers between the queue entrance and the Test Track Simporium. Cast members were standing guard near the kiosks this morning. These kiosks allow guests to … Read more
Work on EPCOT’s new entrance continues, and today we caught a glimpse of some of the area’s ongoing landscaping overhaul, as well as updates to several other projects. Work on the security structure on the east side of the park entrance continues to more forward. Just beyond the structure, we caught a look at where … Read more
Ahead of the much anticipated opening this weekend of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT, several key elements were added overnight. Guests arriving at the site today were greeted by a sneak peek of the restaurant’s new meat smoker. With the smoker’s addition, it is only a matter of time before the cover goes up over … Read more
Work on France’s expansion continues to add new themed elements this week. Today, we noticed several interesting additions to the area. Where yesterday was located just wires not stands beautiful themed light fixtures on the walls near the restrooms. Over towards the Ratatouille fountain, the second layer to the water feature has been added, albeit … Read more
Work at EPCOT continues to make developmental headway as the reimagining of Future World continues. Work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction continues to move forward. Framing is in place for new flooring near the entrance. Several pallets of construction materials were seen outside the entrance to the Play! pavilion as work … Read more
Good morning, world travelers! Let’s take a walk through EPCOT to see what is happening at the park. The bougainvilleas that has been planted in the park entrance planters provided for a colorful welcome to guests this morning. The water was crashing over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends on another beautiful Florida morning. … Read more
Work on the EPCOT expansion continues this week, with several noticeable elements. Work on the restrooms continues, with the paving work nearing completion in the area. Preparations for decorative window shades to be hund is happening on some of the facades in the area around the ride entrance for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Roofing work over … Read more
Barbecue (and Muppet) fans, we have great news for you on this glorious morning. With tables and signage installed, and the final details being added to the exterior (and interior) of the upcoming fast-casual restaurant, it’s finally getting ready for its grand centennial cook-off, hosted by none other than Sam Eagle. We’ve been checking on … Read more
EPCOT fans now have a chance to own the highly-coveted attraction posters that debuted at last year’s D23 Expo, now available online via shopDisney The two Limited Edition posters honor Mission: SPACE and the classic Spaceship Earth (soon to be known as Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story) featuring artistic interpretations of each attraction painstakingly screenprinted … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more
Mark your calendars now. Purple Day Every Day has just announced that their annual event for Epilepsy Awareness will be March 1, 2020. The event is in its third year and will feature morning activities, as well as a free afternoon Epilepsy Expo — all held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The day will close with … Read more