After closing to guests on June 17, 2024, Test Track construction is underway at EPCOT. Test Track Construction On June 17, walls were erected around Test Track. It didn’t take long for construction crews to get to work after that. On a recent ride on the Monorail, we noticed construction workers working on the main … Read more
New Dooney & Bourke items celebrating Donald Duck’s 90th birthday are now available at Walt Disney World. Donald Duck 90th-Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Collection Four new items are available from Dooney & Bourke celebrating the 90th-anniversary of Donald Duck. Each item is patterned to show off various iterations of Donald as he has evolved over … Read more
Just days after the EPCOT reimagining was declared complete, lighting malfunctions are plaguing World Celebration Gardens. World Celebration Gardens Lighting Malfunctions Many lighting features in World Celebration Gardens are malfunctioning. When operating correctly, each light post is supposed to illuminate in one solid color. As you can see in the above photo, three of the … Read more
With the years-long reimagining complete, a new EPCOT guidemap featuring the new experiences throughout the park, such as the Mickey & Friends meet and greet, is available. New EPCOT Guidemap The image on the front of the new guidemap features a family of three watching fireworks from “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” explode in the … Read more
Construction walls featuring a new Test Track logo are now up as the ride closes for what is expected to be a months-long reimagining. New Test Track Logo Walls have been erected outside of Test Track, as it closes today for reimagining. The walls feature a brand new Test Track logo, part of which was … Read more
On a recent trip to EPCOT, we discovered a new customizable Figment ID tag available in the Imagination! Pavilion. Customizable Figment ID Tag – $15 The new ID tag is shaped like Mickey’s head. The ears are black and the third circle is green. Inside the circle, Figment smiles as he holds a giant black … Read more
For the second time this week, we spotted a helicopter filming while flying over various locations around Walt Disney World Resort. Helicopter Filming at Walt Disney World Resort For the second time since Thursday, we spotted a helicopter with a camera mounted to it flying around Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we noticed it when … Read more
On the final day of operation for Test Track, a large amount of construction equipment is present during the outdoor portion of the ride. Test Track Construction Equipment On our final ride of the soon-to-be-closed Test Track, we noticed construction equipment present as Disney prepares to begin reimagining the attraction. Numerous shipping containers, ladders, crates, … Read more
A new EPCOT park entrance sign has been installed to match the updated logo style. New EPCOT Park Entrance Sign The new park entrance sign sits back on the sod, away from the path. It’s located at the bus stop entrance and has an arrow directing guests to follow the correct path to the park … Read more
New World Showcase pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, and more are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New World Showcase Pins On a recent trip to Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom, we discovered numerous new World Showcase pins. These new offerings come on the heels of various other pins released over the last few … Read more
San Angel Inn Restaurante in the Mexico Pavilion of EPCOT has new seating. There are now cushioned bench seats and new chair upholstery. San Angel Inn Restaurante Seating The bench seats are located between every two tables. They’re double-sided, like a booth seat, serving two tables at a time. The benches are made of dark … Read more
After many delays, updates, and cancelations, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is now officially complete with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza on June 10. The controversial overhaul included several projects, some of which were completed and some of which were announced but never happened. “Project Gamma” Background The EPCOT reimagining was led by Walt … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT hosts La Calle, a live band, in the evenings after performances of “¡Celebración Encanto!” are complete. La Calle “La Calle” means “the street” in Spanish, alluding to this group being inspired by street bands. The group includes three musicians, a singer, and a dancer. While the musicians and singer perform Latin … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open in World Celebration at EPCOT. The venue lights up at night just like the World Celebration Gardens. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza at Nighttime CommuniCore Hall features Spaceship Earth-inspired paneling. Some of the triangular panels are lights that illuminate in various colors. The light-up panels cast color onto the … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT, new directional signs have been revealed around the building. New EPCOT Directional Signs The standing signs match other new directional signage installed throughout World Celebration over the past year. They are mainly black with a blue stripe down the side representing World Celebration. This sign … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza is now open at EPCOT. The new flexible outdoor space is home to the limited-time “¡Celebración Encanto!” and will host other live entertainment in the future. CommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza is located alongside CommuniCore Hall on the edge of World Celebration Gardens. The new area will feature live entertainment, including the new sing-along … Read more