Work to remove the framework that used to be the home of Club Cool and Fountainview Cafe is nearly complete. Today, we checked in to see how much was left at the old building. Guests arriving into the park are greeted by just a few segments of framing. From the side, only a few more … Read more
Today’s trip to EPCOT was full of all kinds of temporary closures, post-race weekend crowds, and bright sunshine! Come along with us and let’s see what’s new! First thing this morning, we had to say goodbye to Gateway Gifts as we know it. The gift shop right next to Spaceship Earth closed for refurbishment and … Read more
On today’s trip around the monorail to check out all the various construction projects going on in EPCOT, we noticed something strange about the new entry fountain. A set of textured tiles applied to one section of the fountain are now missing. In early January, after months of work on the concrete and planters surrounding … Read more
We’re getting closer to the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which means it’s almost time for the debut of three new films at the park! Over in The Land pavilion, Awesome Planet is now glowing with the blue-green hues of our home planet Earth. The new wait time sign that was … Read more
Last night, Imagineering surprised us with a special reveal of the all-new Gusteau’s Restaurant sign that was added to the top of the new building that will soon host Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT. They said we could see the sign all the way up from the Disney Skyliner, so we … Read more
The Electric Umbrella has been scheduled to close for an extensive remodeling since last November, and while its closure has been repeatedly delayed, it appears it is set to finally close in the coming weeks. In its place, the old Taste Track kiosk located near Test Track will be making a comeback, offering burgers and … Read more
Hello from the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, also known as EPCOT! It’s time to take another swing around the park to see what all is new. Come along with us! The first thing that greeted us when we walked in was the Jammitors out and about playing some funky beats. Then we popped into … Read more
“Awesome Planet”, the new film debuting January 17 in The Land pavilion at EPCOT, will be narrated by actor Ty Burrell. Better known as Phil Dunphy from the TV show “Modern Family”, Burrell will be providing the voice-over for the film which is replacing Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable. Debuting as part of the … Read more
With just a few days left until the official start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020, special sneak previews of all the merchandise, food, and attractions debuting this Friday are making their rounds today as part of a special media preview. First up is this first look at this year’s Festival-exclusive mouse … Read more
It would be hard to argue that all the changes coming to EPCOT aren’t exciting. Over the next few years, we’ll have new rides, restaurants, and experiences at the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. But change can also be a little rough. Just last week, we said goodbye to MouseGear as we know it. This … 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 6–12! Walt Disney World A lot more 2020 booking offers went live this … Read more
Greetings, fellow world travelers! We hope you’re ready to go with us on a trip around EPCOT. Let’s see what’s happening around the park. The first of a new Pixar Quarterly Pin series released today. It’s a limited edition 1,500 “Monsters, Inc.” pin. On the pin, Boo hands Sully an armful of toys that includes … Read more
Hello from EPCOT, Walt Disney World’s massive construction project… that also continues to function as a theme park. It seems like every corner of the park is being made over or touched up these days. Today, we are focusing on the park entry, especially a walkway to the front entrance that looks like it will … Read more
Bonjour once again from EPCOT’s France pavilion! It has been a minute since we checked in on the work with the new expansion, which will include Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris. Let’s take a look and see what’s new. First, as we come up on the expansion overhead from the Disney Skyliner, … Read more
The cobblestone streets aren’t the only thing changing at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie. Today, we saw that prices increased at EPCOT’s resident French bakery. Overall, we saw increases of $0.20 to $0.50 throughout most menu items, with popular low-cost options, like the whole baguette, now over $3. Here are all of the menu price changes: Lait … Read more
Greetings World Travelers! Today, we took a spin around EPCOT to see what all was new, and we want to show you what we saw! Let’s check it out. First when we arrived we went to take a look at the new temporary MouseGear and saw this t-shirt that goes with the new acid wash/watercolor … Read more