Walt Disney World has added more performers to the lineup for the 2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Series which takes place during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. More Performers Added to Eat to the Beat A handful of dates and performers have been added throughout the concert series’ run, including Finesse, Hooligans, … Read more
The “Heartbeat of Freedom” Fireworks tag returned to EPCOT tonight, playing for the first time after the nighttime spectacular, “Luminous: The Symphony Us,” which premiered last December. EPCOT 4th of July 2024 Spaceship Earth donned different designs in red, white, and blue. The park entrance fountain was also bathed in patriotic colors. The new CommuniCore … Read more
Disney’s Voices of Liberty a cappella group has returned to The American Adventure Pavilion rotunda to perform patriotic-themed sets in celebration of the 4th of July 2024. Voices of Liberty 4th of July Performances For Independence Day, the rotunda of the pavilion is illuminated with blue lighting and white stars projected on the ceiling. Red, … Read more
To celebrate the 4th of July 2024, Mickey and his pals are dressed in their finest “Spirit of ’76” costumes for a meet and greet outside of The American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT. Mickey & Friends ‘Spirit of ’76’ Meet and Greet Guests have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Mickey, Goofy, and … Read more
Crews are demolishing the Test Track interior and have removed paneling from the outdoor track for the EPCOT ride’s reimagining. Test Track Construction June 17 was the last day to experience “Test Track 2.0” before it closed for work. Construction walls went up and work was underway the next day. There are now four large … Read more
U.S. Army veteran and current Disney Cast Member John Arant was presented with the Purple Heart Medal at EPCOT. Disney Cast Member Awarded Purple Heart John Arant received the Purple Heart Medal at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT before the park opened on Wednesday, June 26. Surrounded by the “Portraits of Courage” exhibit, Arant … Read more
The Village People is suing Disney over reportedly hostile treatment during performances at the 2018 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Village People Suing Disney Karen Willis, wife of Village People founding member Victor Willis and manager of the band’s trademark for live performances, filed suit against Disney in late 2023. Disney filed a motion … Read more
The House of the Whispering Willows in EPCOT’s China Pavilion has reopened, revealing the updated Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit to include Zootopia. Shanghai Disney Resort Exhibit Featuring Zootopia The Shanghai Disney Resort exhibit debuted in 2016, coinciding with the new theme park’s opening. In 2019, the exhibit gained a Toy Story Land display. This week, … Read more
A new EPCOT mural has been installed in the park’s entrance area, replacing an outdated mural featuring elements that no longer exist. Updated EPCOT Mural The mural is to the right when facing Spaceship Earth. It acts as a backdrop for character meet and greets. On Thursday morning, Pluto was meeting guests in front of … Read more
Following today’s announcement of changes to the former Disney Genie+ system, Walt Disney World’s new Lightning Lane Multi Pass option will reintroduce attraction tiers for guests to choose from when planning their visit in advance. Lightning Lane Multi Pass Attraction Tiers Lightning Lane Multi Pass, replacing Disney Genie+, will move to a tiered system that … Read more
The cars from Test Track’s interior showroom are now parked outside while the EPCOT attraction is closed for an extended reimagining. Test Track Show Cars Guests can enjoy three Chevrolet show cars parked in front of the ride’s construction walls. Just like in the showroom, you can get in and out of the cars and … Read more
Disney has been refreshing elements of Living With the Land at EPCOT in recent months and we spotted two updates this week. Living With the Land Updates Earlier this year, the rainforest scene got updated blue-tone lighting. A section of the scene now has some deep red lighting. In the American prairie scene, guests can … Read more
The Shanghai Disneyland exhibit in the China Pavilion of EPCOT is getting an update to include Zootopia. Shanghai Disneyland Zootopia Land Exhibit The Shanghai Disneyland exhibit is located in the House of the Whispering Willows. This building is connected to the lobby for the “Reflections of China” theater. On Tuesday, signs on the door indicated … Read more
Construction walls are gone and work is complete in the Morocco Pavilion courtyard at EPCOT. The pavilion has seen on-and-off construction for years but work on this particular project began in March. Morocco Pavilion Courtyard Walls no longer block the entrance area of the pavilion. Scaffolding and tarps are gone, too. The tiles on the … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza on June 10, 2024, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is complete. Were the changes and new additions to the park worth the wait? WDWNT’s Tom and Eric discuss it all in their honest review. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Honest Review This is an honest review. Even though we … Read more
The Disney Eats account on Instagram has announced that five new menu items are coming to Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT. New Dishes at Connections Eatery in EPCOT Connections Eatery is home to three new dishes, the Chocolate Matcha Baumkuchen, the Nicoise-style Salad with Seared Tuna, and the … Read more