Epcot Archives

PHOTOS: Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine Dessert and More Food Items Revealed for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020

January 7, 2020

The annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in the visual, culinary and performing arts in ways that only Disney can offer, including live concerts and art performances, workshops, art signings and much more. The popular festival will return to the park January 17-February 24, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Astronaut Mickey Plush Needs Some Space at Walt Disney World

January 6, 2020

We’ve been patiently waiting for the new Space 220 restaurant to open at EPCOT and constantly checking for the latest construction changes. Well, it looks like we aren’t the only ones ready to suit up and launch into space. A new Mickey Mouse astronaut plush has landed at EPCOT, just in time for the new restaurant. … Read more

Full List of Participating Disney and Wonderground Gallery Artists and Art Showcase Preview for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020

With all of the photo ops and specialty food and beverages to sample throughout the park’s many marketplace booths, it’s easy to lose the central focus of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which is the art and the artists themselves. This year’s festival showcases many forms of art and plays host to a … Read more

Bob Matheison, Former Walt Disney World Director of Operations and Executive Vice President of Parks, Dead at 85

January 6, 2020

Disney Legend Bob Matheison, a key figure in Walt Disney World’s history, from the development process to serving as Director of Operations for the Magic Kingdom at its 1971 opening to Executive Vice President of Parks for the resort in 1987, has passed away at the age of 85. From D23’s Disney Legends page for … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: New Year’s Eve Celebrations, 2020 Free Dining and Resort Offers, Sam Eagle’s Smokehouse, and Smoke on the PeopleMover

January 5, 2020

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 December 30–January 5! Walt Disney World Earlier this week we noticed that multiple gondolas … Read more

Limited Bus Service Now Also in Effect at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Art of Animation Resort in Favor of Disney Skyliner Transportation

January 5, 2020

Early this morning, we reported that bus service was reduced from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. By limiting bus service, Disney is encouraging guests to instead use the Disney Skyliner. Now, we have learned service has also been cut back at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort and Art of Animation … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Down, New Concrete in Front of Palais du Cinema in the France Pavilion at EPCOT

January 5, 2020

Bonjour from the France pavilion in EPCOT! Today as we took a stroll through the World Showcase, we noticed some peculiar things in front of Palais du Cinema. This theater is home to “Impressions de France” and is getting an interior makeover and a Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. We can again see the magnifique facade of … Read more

PHOTOS: Character Spot Officially Closed; Where to Find Characters at the Ever-Evolving EPCOT

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

With the present and future of EPCOT ever-evolving, various changes have taken place, including new store locations and modified offerings. This morning, a new temporary MouseGear location opened with the closure of the old fan favorite store. Additionally, the temporary EPCOT Character Spot closed today, and in its stead, a number of new character meet … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival Now Open at EPCOT

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

The new Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival at EPCOT has officially opened! Starting today, Mickey will be making appearances at this new location inside the Imagination! pavilion as part of the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. You can find the meet and greet inside the entrance to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Inside Out” Joy Meet and Greet Inside ImageWorks in the Imagination Pavilion Now Open at EPCOT

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

Joy in front of Imagination Land backdrop at EPCOT

ImageWorks inside the Imagination! Pavilion has been fueling the imagination for guests for years, and now the latest addition to this pavilion includes a new meet and greet location for none other than Joy from “Inside Out.” When the Wreck-It Ralph meet and greet was initially announced, there was the promise of new portals to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: MouseGear Moves Into Temporary Home as Remodeling of Original Store Begins, Including New Club Cool Location Construction

January 5, 2020

Yesterday, the beloved fan-favorite MouseGear store at EPCOT closed its doors ahead of a lengthy refurbishment as the park’s transformation continues in stages. In an effort to provide guests with a temporary shopping solution, a makeshift MouseGear has now opened up across the breezeway at Innoventions East. We first saw signs go up for the … Read more

Bus Service to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT Reduced in Favor of Disney Skyliner Transportation Starting Today at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

January 5, 2020

With the Disney Skyliner having been open for months, bus departures from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been reduced to once per hour, effective January 5th. According to WDWClub, the above sign was posted at Disney’s Pop Century Resort on the evening of January 4th. The Disney Skyliner will … Read more

PHOTOS: New Youth T-Shirt Designs Featuring Mike Wazowski, Donald and Mickey Arrive at EPCOT

January 4, 2020

We love nothing more than a good t-shirt design. Today while on our visit to EPCOT, we came across three new ones for youth (sorry, adults) that feature some familiar faces. The first one is very punny. It’s gray and features everyone’s favorite one-eyed monster, Mike Wazowski, sporting a mischievous smirk. The text reads “Eye … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT Arribas Bros. Glass Stein Featuring New Park Logo Available Now

January 4, 2020

A glass stein featuring the new EPCOT logo and a stylized Spaceship Earth has made its way into the park. The stein is decently sized and is made of thick glass, leading us to believe it would be a durable drinking vessel. Raise a glass to happy memories of your visit to Epcot at Walt … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Begins on Themed Pavement at Entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind Coaster at EPCOT

January 4, 2020

It’s time to check in on one of the most exciting upcoming attractions at EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be Disney’s first backward-launch roller coaster and will include spinning ride vehicles. We decided to take a trip on the monorail to get the best view of how work is progressing at the construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Preparations Underway for New Security Structure at EPCOT’s Front Entrance

January 4, 2020

Welcome to the endless construction site that is EPCOT! While there are massive construction projects happening throughout the park, a large portion of the ongoing work has focused on the front entrance. Just when we started to see some of these projects completed, such as a new tram loop, it seems new work is beginning. … Read more