Epcot Archives

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/20 (New Mickey and Friends Merchandise, Lights Added to the Sign at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Awning Installed in France Pavilion’s Expansion, and More)

January 31, 2020

Welcome to EPCOT! It’s a bit of a dreary day with cloudy skies and some drizzling rain, but we’re not going to let that stop us. Between the multiple construction projects and Festival of the Arts, there’s so much happening around the park. Let’s take a look! We keep checking, but the new Future World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Three Caballeros Disney Ink and Paint Collection T-Shirt Sings and Sambas Into EPCOT

January 31, 2020

Have you already binge-watched “The Legend of the Three Caballeros” on Disney+? Do you love animation art? Have you ever been to Bahia? (Okay, maybe that last one isn’t as important.) Celebrate those three happy chappies, The Three Caballeros, with a brand new t-shirt from the Ink and Paint collection at EPCOT! The artwork on … Read more

Disney PhotoPass Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Limited-Time Photo Opportunities Around Walt Disney World Beginning February 1st

January 31, 2020

Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Disney PhotoPass is marking the occasion with limited time Magic Shots at all four parks at Walt Disney World and a brand new photo opportunity at the Magic Kingdom. From Disney Parks Blog: Disney PhotoPass Service recently reached its 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating all throughout 2020 with special … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/20 (Valentines Day Tee Shirt, Possible Sidewalk Repaving, SpaceX Launch)

January 31, 2020

Good morning from EPCOT! Today was a rather empty day at the park, so we swung by to see what is new. Crowds were nonexistent at rope drop. The park Times Guide now shows Tase Track Burgers and Fries will be returning in February 2020. The park map also features Tase Track Burgers and Fries … Read more

PHOTOS: Update on EPCOT’s New Security Screening Area 1/31/20

January 31, 2020

While visiting EPCOT today, we decided to see how construction on the park’s front entrance has progressed. The front entrance is one of many current projects in the park. (Let’s get real…most of the park is under construction.) Before reaching EPCOT’s gates, a new security screening structure now stands. Let’s take a look! Since our … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/30/20 (New 2020 Photo Booth Designs, Prince Charming, Last Starbucks Construction Walls Removed)

January 30, 2020

Good morning from EPCOT! Let’s take a trip around the park to see what is new. The cooler temperatures meant another beautiful day in the park. Skyliner Popcorn Buckets remain available inside the park. Over inside the Imagination! pavilion, we spotted new 2020-themed options in the photo booths. These four options feature the 2020 logo, … Read more

PHOTOS: Flat Paris Facades Completed, More Pavement Work, Lighting Being Installed for Ratatouille Area in France Pavilion at EPCOT

January 30, 2020

Work in EPCOT’s France pavilion rages on, with several notable changes happening overnight. Work on the outside landscaping facing the Friendship Boats dock continues to move along, with more foliage being planted. Over near the walkway that before the restrooms, we also saw workers installing wiring for lighting details as well as railing pieces along … Read more

PHOTOS: Future World Construction Work Expands at EPCOT

January 29, 2020

Work to reimagine EPCOT’s Future World continues to move forward at a rapid pace. Today, we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear has kickstarted this week. Most of the walls along the breezeway are now replaced with plywood that has been painted black. Display windows that most … Read more

PHOTOS: France Construction Work Adds Window Details, New Cobblestone Repaving

January 29, 2020

Work on the ongoing expansion of the France Pavilion in EPCOT continues. Arriving at the site, roofing beams are being added to the large queue structure for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at the restrooms, window decorations are being added. Work on the entrance pathway to the expanded area continues as well. Over in front of … Read more

PHOTOS: Metal Roofing Added to New EPCOT Entrance Security Structure, More Entrance Updates

January 29, 2020

Work on the entrance at EPCOT continues to “keep moving forward”. Guests walking up to the security checkpoint on the east side of the park entrance are greeted by the large looming frame of the new security screening structure. This structure now features completed columns and the frame for the roof. From above, we can … Read more

VIDEO: Impressions de France Returns to EPCOT Beautifully Remastered in 4K

January 28, 2020

Large screen displays an image of Notre Dame Cathedral with colorful balloons floating in the foreground. People are seated and watching the "Impressions de France" 4K remastered edition.

A beloved EPCOT classic has returned, looking more magnifique than ever. Impressions de France has returned to the France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinéma remastered in 4K resolution, making the images of the beautiful nation clearer and looking better than ever before. The attraction reopened on January 17th after being closed since October, and shares a … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Section of New Future World East Pathway Opens Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

January 28, 2020

It seems the new Future World East walkway was extended just a little bit today, allowing you to get up close and personal with old Universe of Energy pavilion, home of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. A few days ago this entire area was roped off from guests allowing you to only walk to the … Read more

PHOTOS: World Showcase Torches Undergo Testing for “HarmonioUS” During Refurbishment at EPCOT

January 28, 2020

If you carry a torch for the torches of World Showcase, today featured a unique sight to see as the iconic structures undergo their refurbishment. The Imagineers and techs on-site at EPCOT tested out the torches for general maintenance, lighting each torch individually. As they lit the torches, they called out the number of each torch … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/25/20 (John Coulter Dapper Mickey and Minnie Portraits, Festival of the Arts Fun, Captain Jack Sparrow in the UK Pavilion, and More)

January 26, 2020

Hello from EPCOT! With the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts underway and lots of exciting construction updates, we decided to stop by to see what’s going on. Let’s get going! We keep checking for the opening of the Future World East walkway. There wasn’t much change today — just construction hedges standing in our … Read more

PHOTOS: More Construction Walls Installed Around Test Track as Refurbishment Continues at EPCOT

January 26, 2020

As the refurbishment of Test Track continues, walls have been installed outside the attraction to obstruct work. Our reporters noticed the new walls today, which make it seem as though the refurbishment will be extensive. A sign placed in front of the attraction warns guests that Test Track is closed (if the walls weren’t enough … Read more

PHOTOS: New Security Screening Structure and Entrance Walkway Nearing Completion at EPCOT

January 25, 2020

At this point, it seems like EPCOT is just one big construction site. Major ongoing projects include bypass walkways and new attractions, such as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France pavilion expansion and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But guests don’t even have to be in the park to get their first glimpse of the … Read more