The PLAY Pavilion flag at EPCOT’s entrance plaza has been removed from its spot among the other pavilion banners displayed in front of Spaceship Earth and has been replaced with a standard EPCOT logo flag. On February 21, 2019, Disney announced that the ongoing evolution of Epcot included plans for a PLAY Pavilion “that’ll be … Read more
As we reported a few days ago, solar-powered Disney trash cans and recycling bins are being installed around EPCOT. We took a trip around World Showcase to see how far the installations have gone. Further Bin Installations Just a few days ago, we saw these at the World Showcase entrance, Port of Entry, Disney Traders, … Read more
The American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT has released a new t-shirt, just in time to wear for the 250th birthday of the United States. American Adventure T-Shirt – $36.99 The red t-shirt for adults has a small front design of Mickey in colonial garb playing a drum. Stars surround him. “The American Adventure” and “EPCOT … Read more
As we reported last week, stone work is being completed on the columns surrounding the former Refreshment Port kiosk at EPCOT. We also noticed that the roof has been touched up, eliminating the two-tone color we saw the other day. Signage was also removed Refreshment Port Work Since closing January 12, EPCOT’s Refreshment Port has been … Read more
New signage has been added to The Odyssey building in EPCOT, suggesting a new experience is coming soon. ‘Light Lounge at the Odyssey’ Signage Arrives During our June 4 visit to Walt Disney World, we noticed new signage on The Odyssey building, located in World Celebration at EPCOT. The side entrance into the building has … Read more
Over at Port of Entry in EPCOT, a set of curtains has been installed in one corner of the shop. According to Cast Members, it’s for the future Pandora charm counter. As of the time of writing, the shop is still open and fully operational. Curtain at Port of Entry A set of black curtains … Read more
Brand new solar-powered trash and recycling bins have debuted at EPCOT. The foot pedal at the bottom makes them more hygienic, although guests may be a bit confused about how to use them. New Trash and Recycling Bins We spotted the new bins around the entrance of the World Showcase, near Port of Entry, Disney … Read more
A mystery set of pins with characters from Toy Story 5 has been released at both Walt Disney World and online at the Disney Store. We saw the pins at the Creations shop at EPCOT. Toy Story 5 Mystery Pin Set – $22.99 Limited to 5 per guest online These mystery packs of pins come … Read more
Now that the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is over, the decals for the festival’s The Citrus Blossom have been removed from the Odyssey Pavilion. Decals Removed at Odyssey Pavilion As you can see above, all of the windows on the Odyssey Pavilion are clear of all promotional material for The Citrus Blossom. The … Read more
Mickey and Minnie are now available in their cottagecore outfits in the third of a series of seasonal meet-and-greets exclusively for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members at EPCOT. DVC Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet Mickey and Minnie are now embracing the provincial life with cottagecore outfits. Their outfits match with the same floral patterns … Read more
Disney announced a lineup of entertainment, parks offerings, and community engagements for their “Disney Celebrates America” campaign, including a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast and primetime special. Disney Celebrates America Disney says the initiative reflects their legacy of helping to shape the American story by “showcasing the imagination, optimism, and sense of possibility that connects generations.” “As … Read more
Guests can once again celebrate Pride Month (June) with photos in front of a rainbow Spaceship Earth mural at EPCOT. Spaceship Earth Pride Mural The mural is located on a wall outside Connections Café, next to Spaceship Earth. It depicts the top of Spaceship Earth with a rainbow arcing over it and faux-colored reflections below. … Read more
Mickey and Minnie will debut cottagecore outfits in the third in a series of seasonal meet-and-greets exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members at EPCOT. DVC Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet Mickey and Minnie are embracing the provincial life with cottagecore outfits, exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members. Their outfits match with the same floral … Read more
All you macaron lovers out there, are you ready to celebrate National Macaron Day on May 31? The easiest way to celebrate at Walt Disney World would be to head straight to the France Pavilion in EPCOT for these tasty, colorful treats. Macarons at the France Pavilion Here are the best places to look in … Read more
Recently reopened as Soarin’ Across America, the revitalized attraction now has its own souvenir t-shirt at EPCOT. This attraction, which recently featured in a behind-the-scenes look from Disney, highlights the beauty across the country. Soarin’ Across America T-Shirt – $32.99 These t-shirts are part of the $29.99 if you buy two shirts deal The grey … Read more
Guests who enjoy Soarin’ Across America will witness all-new scenes depicting the beauty of the United States. Some of that footage includes swampland, which Disney contacted cinematographer Daniel Waghorne to capture. Capturing the Swamp for Soarin’ According to a post on Waghorne’s Instagram, he and the team at Kennedy Remotes were contacted by Disney last … Read more
