A large segment of construction walls have been removed today at EPCOT to reveal new planters and festival booths ahead of the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walking up to the area from World Showcase, guests are greeted by the large planter that has been finished behind the walls. Landscaping now fills in … Read more
The bypass pathway that will take EPCOT guests behind Innoventions East and past the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Play! pavilion is seeing noticeable progress this week. Today, we stopped by to see the latest at the project site. Over by the start of the pathway, we can see where the walls will … Read more
Ahead of transformations in the park, the EPCOT monorail line will be undergoing construction at Walt Disney World. Previously announced earlier this month, construction on the EPCOT monorail line was delayed until January 20th. Construction is expected to begin on January 20, 2020. This construction will delay the opening of the EPCOT monorail line to … Read more
Canada… you’re a lifetime journey for the traveler! New signage has been installed outside the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT today ahead of the premiere of the new “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” film. This and two other films (Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in France, and Awesome Planet in The Land) will be … Read more
In a few years, guests will be blast off (backwards) in the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, but until then, the transformation of Future World East to World Discovery must be completed. Work around the Cosmic Rewind site has ramped up in the past few days, with additional concrete along the attraction’s … Read more
Disney has released an official Disney Parks Foodie Guide with all the info a budding, hungry artist could need for this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, taking place from January 17 through February 24, 2020. All of the Food Studio menus, plus some new menu item photos, are included below. Pop Eats (Located … Read more
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
