Thanks for our eye in the skies, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we have new aerial angles of the Harmonious barges currently under construction behind EPCOT. These images show more giant video screen panels that will be used during the new nighttime spectacular. The paneling of the screens is not yet complete on all four barges, but … Read more
Ciao from EPCOT! If you’re someone who loves to cook, there’s a new merchandise collection at the Italy Pavilion that might just be your missing ingredient! The “Buon Appetito” collection, part of the “Cucina Italia” series, features kitchenware decorated with pasta in the outline of Mickey Mouse’s head. It’s Topolino made with tagliatelle! Let’s take … Read more
There’s some sweet news for caramel lovers at Walt Disney World: Werther’s Original caramel popcorn is now available outside EPCOT. We spotted bags of Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn with Chocolate Flavored Drizzle at the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom. It’s currently unknown if they’re available at other locations, but this is the first … Read more
Hello from a warm, but lovely day here at EPCOT! We were excited to take a trip around World Showcase to find all the new and fun things to show you today. Let’s get started! When we came into the park, we noticed that the scaffolding is still standing near the lucite pylons. No visible … Read more
The little chef has done it again! The official attraction marquee for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has been installed inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. The dark blue and gold marquee is outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of the design elements for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure have matched that of its Disneyland … Read more
The Spaceship Earth refurbishment and reimagining was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but it seems it’s ramping back up again, with new permits filed for work on the “grand and miraculous” attraction. A recent permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists “Installation of source power and control equipment” at the location of … Read more
Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance company, has teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort as an official sponsor to provide new in-person and virtual EPCOT experiences to guests. Registration is now open for A Virtual Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Offerings include a healthy cooking demonstration by Disney … Read more
Demolition of the Electric Umbrella is moving at a steady pace in EPCOT as the building prepares to become a new Starbucks location and new restaurant. Gone are the second floor and neon décor, and the roof and ceiling demolition has begun to strip the structure down to the framework. Right now, the majority of … Read more
The France Pavilion may not be ready as soon as we’d like, but things appears to be progressing nonetheless. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure may not open until next year, but the rest of the expansion continues to reveal more details. Take a look at what we’ve noticed recently. Riding in our Disney Skyliner gondola, we approached … Read more
Hello from a breezy and sometimes rainy EPCOT! We had an exciting day finding all the new things around the park to bring to you, so let’s get started! With a large chunk of this park under construction, we expected to see the now-familiar scrim walls and green barrier walls popping up around the park, … Read more
Bonjour, and behold! Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign coming to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT! In the image, we see gold foil being applied to the gilded elements of the marquee, which will also be outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of … Read more
From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious.” The upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Barges are currently being constructed backstage and will host a bevy of effects and large screens. We got a closer look at the circular centerpiece barge which recently … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has made a number of headlines in the aftermath of COVID-19, as few pavilions have been so publicly affected by the pandemic’s devastating impact. After a number of internal issues, Walt Disney World will officially be assuming operations of all Morocco Pavilion businesses at EPCOT, including all food & beverage … Read more
We visited EPCOT on a rainy uncrowded day to see what was in store for us. Join us as we explore the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Good morning from EPCOT! Scaffolding has returned to the pylons shortly after having been removed a few days ago. Spaceship Earth was down for technical difficulties in the … Read more
The Annual Passholder pop-up shop in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT has even more Passholder-exclusive magnets available. EPCOT Passholder Magnet – $14.99 This Mickey head is made up of all of the EPCOT pavilion logos. The Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Magnet – $14.99 Celebrate spooky season with this Haunted Mansion magnet featuring the famous Hatbox … Read more
Hello from a windy and crowded EPCOT! There’s a lot in store for us today, including some long lines, a new piece of World Showcase merchandise (and some new merchandise discounts), some modified meet & greet locations, and plenty of construction. Let’s head on in and see what’s new. In the entrance plaza, work continues … Read more