When we first noticed the repainting project on The Odyssey building at Epcot, we assumed they were going for a more neutral scheme. Well, recent work on and around the pavilion is definitely hinting at a bright, colorful new future for the building. Except for the planters. They’ve all been painted white, a departure from … Read more
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019 is officially in full swing, but if you haven’t managed to get your hands on any of the exclusive merchandise yet, don’t worry––it’s now available on shopDisney! Read on for what’s on offer and all the links and prices you’ll need… Small Chef Minnie Mouse Plush – … Read more
It’s the end of an era for Future World. Saturday marked the final day of operation for Club Cool, Fountain View, Mickey & Friends Character Spot, and the old Innoventions West hallway. While many said their tearful goodbyes to the Fountain of Nations on Saturday, it was still running yesterday for its last day, but … 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 September 2-8! Walt Disney World We have been closely following the unpredictable path of … Read more
Author Foreword: With the official closing of Club Cool, Innoventions, the Fountain of Nations, Fountain View, and the Mickey & Friends Character Spot, many are grieving the loss of Epcot icons they knew since childhood and possibly the original spirit of the park as a whole. In an editorial I wrote last year, as rumors … Read more
New marquee alert! The Disney Skyliner station at Epcot’s International Gateway is looking mighty fine with a crisp new marquee installed onto the entrance archway. Personally, this Skyliner station is arguably the nicest, with its intricately patterned loading canopy and Art Nouveau style wrought iron design. Hollywood Studios’ station may have the glamorous neon, but … Read more
Welcome back. Today’s Epcot photo report will take a look at some ongoing construction projects around the area, as well as some new merchandise, and more! If you’re curious about all of the recent closures around Future World, do check out our Club Cool video walkthrough, plus recent closure signs around various Future World locations, … Read more
It’s the end of an era for Club Cool. Love it or hate it, we’ve all made memories on those sticky floors, coated with sugary sodas from around the world, from your first sip of Beverly, to the free birthday Icees. Today marks the final day for the all-you-can-drink soda fountain ahead of its demolition … Read more
When a wave of closures at Epcot was announced back in early July, the park’s devoted fan base quaked, and while today still marks the end for many beloved Epcot locations, like the Fountain of Nations, Club Cool, and yes, even Fountain View, it seems a select few other locations are getting a bit of … Read more
Disney is wasting no time in updating their maps to show the changes coming to Epcot. In fact, in the updated map of Epcot half of Innoventions West and the Fountain of Nations are completely gone. We posted earlier that work was starting soon, but now we can visualize how Future World will look very … Read more
Disney has officially confirmed the closure of many locations in Epcot’s Future World Central over the weekend to prepare for the construction of elements of the re-imagined Epcot. The final day of operation for the following areas is Saturday, September 7th: Fountain View and Club Cool (with elements of these expected to return sometime in … Read more
Big changes are happening at the front of Epcot. Inside the park, as well out just outside the gates, work is underway to improve the overall entrance experience for guests. Let’s see what’s changed since our last update. Currently, no matter from which direction you enter the park, you’re confronted with construction fences. You’ll notice … Read more
As the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival continues, we continue to see new merchandise released! Last week, we showed you everything on sale at the time, but now there’s a few more items that just dropped at Mouse Gear! This time, it’s all themed around Chef Figment, with some adorable designs! Let’s take … Read more
Back in August, we discovered that Mission: Space Race was under a mysterious refurbishment. At the time, we blamed the Martians, and I think it’s safe to say they were interested in how the game stations worked, because when it reopened recently, there are fewer ways to play. The interactive play area down below used … 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 August 26 – September 1! Walt Disney World We’ve been closely following the unpredictable … Read more
Tables in Wonderland members have another exclusive event to try out, and for the first time ever, it’s taking place at Takumi-Tei, Epcot’s newly opened restaurant in the Japan Pavilion. Taking place on Friday, October 18 and Friday, November 15, members can experience a robust whisky pairing event with Kaiyo Whisky’s Master Blender, Jeffrey Karlovitch. … Read more
