As part of the reimagining of Epcot, a new pavilion to be constructed on the current location of World Showcase Plaza will serve as the perfect place for live events, and the home base for Epcot’s signature festivals. It will provide a stunning elevated view of the entire park and an ideal spot to witness … Read more
Epcot will be unified with four neighborhoods that each speak to important aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in authenticity and innovation that take you to new destinations, where the real is made fantastic in a … Read more
As we reported earlier, the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction in Epcot’s France pavilion will open in Summer 2020. In this attraction, you’ll shrink to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau’s restaurant on a wild adventure. Also announced at D23, as we previously reported, is a new restaurant coming to the France pavilion, … Read more
Back in February, Disney announced their plans to turn the former Wonders of Life/Festival center in Future World into the “Play Pavilion”. At the D23 Expo 2019, new concept art was released for the pavilion: Set to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, guests will be able to immerse themselves in an … Read more
In 2020, following the limited-time run of “Epcot Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying you away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of … Read more
Just announced at today’s D23 Expo’s “Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products” panel, a long-rumored, yet surprise Mary Poppins neighborhood is coming to Epcot. Originally thought to become a flat spinner ride, it appears the project was expanded into its very own neighborhood in the form of “Cherry Tree Lane.” As part of this new experience, guests … Read more
During the Parks panel at the D23 Expo 2019, it was confirmed that the upcoming space restaurant in Epcot will be named “Space 220 Restaurant”. The logo for the restaurant was also released, sporting a bold and futuristic font in front of a dreamy, starry sky. Newly-released artwork also hints at the out-of-this-world experience … Read more
Disney has revealed the name of the new Guardians of the Galaxy’s roller coaster in Epcot will be called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot will feature the first reverse launch into space! This thrilling, family-friendly attraction will feature a never-before-seen storytelling coaster that rotates to focus … Read more
As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot has changed with them. Opening in 1982, the ride received massive overhauls in 1986, 1994, and 2007, usually with the departure/addition of a corporate sponsor. With over a decade since the last reimagining and coupled with the 2017 departure of Siemens, Walt Disney Imagineering is … Read more
Walls go up, walls come down. Such is the new circle of life for Epcot. With a whole host of changes on the horizon for the park, it’s something we’re going to have to get used to. Let’s see what’s happening today. They’re doing some concrete work right behind Spaceship Earth. Probably just minor utility … Read more
Construction has been underway at Epcot’s International Gateway for some time now, as part of a larger project across property to improve all the park entrances. Along with the Epcot Disney Skyliner station right next door, this area feels like it’s been behind walls forever. Luckily, it looks like they’re making good progress since our … Read more
The “Gallery of Arts and History” in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot is currently closed for refurbishment. The gallery houses artifacts and motifs of Moroccan culture. The exhibit is scheduled to be closed from August 19th through September 29th. Until recently, the gallery housed an exhibit titled “Moroccan Style: The Art of Personal Adornment”. That … Read more
♫ Have you ever looked beyond today into the future? Picturing a world we’ve yet to see? ♫ It seems those lyrics from Horizons have a new meaning with Epcot’s display at Disney Parks’ “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at the 2019 D23 Expo. One of the centerpieces of the exhibit is this stylized model of … Read more
Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! We are on the show floor and here to show you all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display. Besides revealing Epcot’s new logo, there are also new logos to accompany each of the new experiences and attractions. A full line of merchandise is … Read more
Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! We are on the show floor and here to show you all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display. Some of the biggest announcements yesterday revolved around the ever-changing Epcot, including a Journey of Water interactive walkthrough maze inspired by Moana, the Walt Disney Imagineering … Read more
We broke news of the rumored Brazil pavilion coming to Epcot back in June, and with the long-awaited D23 Expo 2019 finally underway, there have been even more clues hinting to its ultimate announcement during the Parks panel on Sunday. In fact, it now seems that nothing will derail the construction of the long-rumored Brazil … Read more
