An LED screen has been installed above the CommuniCore Plaza stage in EPCOT ahead of the debut of “¡Celebración Encanto!” next month. CommuniCore LED Screen The screen is on the underside of the overhang, in a metal frame. Colorful flags and stage lights are also on the overhang above the stage. The screen is featured … Read more
Crews have been replacing the shingles of the Stave Church Gallery in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. The refurbishment project began in March and about half of the shingles on the first roof were replaced a week ago. Stave Church Gallery Refurbishment The new shingles on the lowest roof are much brighter than the dirtier … Read more
The interactive water feature in the ocean section of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT has reopened to guests following a short closure. Ocean Water Feature Reopens at Journey of Water We first noticed that the ocean water feature, in which guests stand in specific spots while raising their arms to “send the … Read more
The DVC Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT will soon close for a short, planned refurbishment. DVC Member Lounge at EPCOT According to the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) website, the lounge will be temporarily closed from June 2 through July 13, 2024, and is scheduled to reopen on July 14. During this closure, … Read more
Construction walls now take up most of the entrance courtyard of the Morcoco Pavilion in EPCOT. This latest round of construction work began in March. Morocco Pavilion Construction The walls cut across the front of the pavilion, with tables and chairs set up against them. The only way to walk further into the pavilion is … Read more
The Mars sculpture outside of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is still undergoing a refurbishment to combat discoloration. The Mars structure, which houses the entrance area for the Green and Orange teams for Mission: SPACE currently has a row of nine black panels that will either be replaced or restored back to their red-orange color. At … Read more
The owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse has released a statement in response to allegations of a toxic workplace, a guest allegedly groped Goofy during a meet and greet, and DVC members can get a discount on Walt Disney World VIP Tours — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 17, 2024. Walt … Read more
Norway Pavilion Cast Members at EPCOT celebrated Norway’s Constitution Day on Friday, May 17 with a parade and photos. Norway Constitution Day Constitution Day is Norway’s national day, observed on May 17 each year since the constitution was signed on May 17, 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom. It is one … Read more
Grandma groped Goofy. Those are the shocking allegations a cast member raised at EPCOT earlier this year, according to a recently released Orange County Sheriff’s report. Cast Member Groped By Guest at Walt Disney World The situation happened on February 19. The sheriff’s office confirmed Thursday that nobody has been arrested. The report is heavily … Read more
The flushing toilet effect on Journey Into Imagination with Figment in EPCOT has been fixed, reportedly after reportedly not working for many years. Journey Into Imagination Toilet Effect The flower-painted toilet is right above guests’ heads in the bathroom of Figment’s upside-down house. The inside of the toilet is lit with a yellow-green light. Though … Read more
An interactive water feature in the ocean section of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT is currently closed and blocked off. Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” Rolling planters run in front of the interactive water feature, which is where guests jump up and down to send the water back up to the … Read more
The lights of CommuniCore Hall were illuminated during the evening of Monday, May 13 at EPCOT. Disney has been testing lights on and off for the past few months, including dancing lights that will sync with Spaceship Earth shows, but this is the most fully lit we’ve seen the building. CommuniCore Hall Lights The lights … Read more
The projector for the first-ever projection-mapped topiary has been removed from EPCOT. Dante Topiary Projector Removed Disney revealed soon after the start of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival that the new Dante topiary would be illuminated with projection mapping at night. The projector sat across from the Dante and Miguel topiaries near … Read more
The Joy meet and greet in the Imagination! Pavilion of EPCOT has permanently closed for the character to move to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Joy Meet and Greet Joy has met in front of this Imagination Land backdrop inside the Imagination! Pavilion for a few years. She appeared outside when there were social distancing requirements. When … Read more
The American Heritage Gallery at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT will close this month to move out the current exhibit of Native American art and move in the exhibit of paintings by President George W. Bush. American Adventure Gallery According to the calendar on The American Heritage Gallery page of the Walt Disney World … Read more
Piglet is now meeting guests with Winnie the Pooh in Christopher Robin’s bedroom at the U.K. Pavilion of EPCOT. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Meet and Greet As of Wednesday, Piglet is sometimes meeting with Winnie the Pooh. During our visits to the location, we saw the two together and Pooh alone at various times. … Read more