Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is continuing to progress at a rapid pace ahead of its expected opening. Today, workers were on site preparing the new entrance area for the sign that will adorn the new restaurant. Stationed on lifts, crews were also putting the finishing touches on the building fascia and crown moulding … Read more
Work to remove the large frame of the former Innoventions West building is ongoing at EPCOT. Today, we took a look at the latest progress at the site. The former Club Cool and Fountain View building has shrunk segment by segment over the last few weeks. From the rear of the site, guests walk by … Read more
Today, we took a look at some of the various construction projects ongoing at EPCOT’s Future World. Guests walking through the east side of the breezeway under Spaceship Earth will notice the telltale signs of future repaving. Countless score marks are now visible throughout the majority of the walkway here between Guest Services and Gateway … Read more
The first tiles for EPCOT’s reimagined entrance fountain were laid into place today. The new fountain, which will be an homage to the park’s original fountain, is part of the park’s ongoing entrance experience overhaul. From above, the first section of tile can be seen already in place, with more being placed around it. A … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
