The latest construction on the mysterious Hotel du Canada project in EPCOT includes window work. Canada Pavilion Construction There has been construction on the upper level of the Canada Pavilion on and off since the summer of 2023. Initially, the Hotel du Canada facade was simply renovated, but since construction resumed last summer, crews have … Read more
As construction work progresses on the Italy pavilion’s bell tower, another panel of camouflage scrim has been added. Italy Pavilion Bell Tower Construction The pavilion’s bell tower is designed as a re-creation of the St. Mark’s Campanile which is located in Venice, Italy. In our last update, ‘camouflage’ scrim with artwork resembling the tower had … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have been set up at the EPCOT bus stop area, likely for extending the stop. EPCOT Bus Stop Construction A view from the parking lot shows construction walls have been set up in the EPCOT bus stop area. Visible over the walls are structural beams that have been set up. There … Read more
Disney has fixed much of the damage to CommuniCore Hall floor decals, but there is still tearing and peeling around the edges of some vinyl appliqués. CommuniCore Hall Floor Decals This white flower decal is missing most of a petal, seemingly removed due to the damage it had sustained. An orange flower on the floor … Read more
After missing the start of the festival, the Groot topiary is playing music once again for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Groot Topiary Playing Music The Groot topiary is located in a garden near the entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The topiary made its debut last year, but its … Read more
An Epic Universe casting call, along with upset “Snow White” actors, Easter treats, and flying dragons in Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 14, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disneyland Paris … Read more
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is now covered with scrim that pictures the tower. In our last update on construction, the tower was almost completely covered in scrim. Only the rooftop was visible at that time. Now, the entire tower is covered in scrim with a photo matching the typical facade … Read more
Sections of pavement outside Test Track have been torn up as construction work progresses. Test Track Construction The pavement in front of the scaffolding outside Test Track has been torn up exposing dirt underneath. Piles of dirt surround the area of pavement that was recently removed. Orange construction cones mark off the area behind the … Read more
The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros soft-opened to guests at EPCOT one day before its scheduled reopening, but halted operations due to technical issues. Gran Fiesta Tour The refurbished Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride in the Mexico pavilion soft-opened on Friday, March 14. The ride initially closed for refurbishment on January 6, 2025, … Read more
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Construction continues on the facade of the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT, with scaffolding around part of the pyramid. Mexico Pavilion Repainting Last month, we reported that scaffolding had been set up outside the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT as the area was being prepped for repainting. Scaffolding remains in the area along with the semi-transparent orange … Read more
Construction walls have been set up inside The Seas at EPCOT surrounding the escalators, which are currently inaccessible to guests. Construction Walls at The Seas Blue construction walls have been set up inside The Seas at EPCOT. The walls currently surround the escalators on both the first and second floors. The construction walls sit on … Read more
The soda fountains at Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola have been restocked aside from one flavor that remains unavailable. Club Cool Flavors Returning In our previous update, we reported that Club Cool was running out of flavors to the point of two machines being entirely out of drinks. Multiple drinks were missing from the soda … Read more
A new 2025 Stitch graduation Pandora charm is now available at Walt Disney World. 2025 Stitch Graduation Pandora Charm – $85 We found the charm for sale at Port of Entry in EPCOT, though it is likely also available elsewhere on property. This charm depicts Stitch wearing a graduation cap with a diploma in hand. … Read more
The planet Earth sculpture outside of Mission: SPACE is finally spinning once again. Mission: SPACE Earth Sculpture Spinning The exterior of Mission: SPACE has undergone years-long refurbishment. During this process, the Earth sculpture that sits outside the front of the attraction was removed in August 2023 and returned in March 2024. After its return, it … Read more
Various Walt Disney World executives for Disney Springs, EPCOT, and more are changing positions. Walt Disney World Executives Switch Positions Disney Springs Vice President Matt Simon will become the new VP of EPCOT. Debbie Hart — the current VP of Food & Beverage and Merchandise — will then become the new VP of Disney Springs. … Read more