The previously revealed new CommuniCore Hall mural is being installed at EPCOT. The mural features Mickey and friends in retro space suits with references to EPCOT past and present. CommuniCore Hall Mural We spotted the mural on this side of CommuniCore Hall while visiting EPCOT this morning, February 22. This building will eventually be where … Read more
The end date announced for Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT, a new Dooney & Bourke ear headband arrives, and a canceled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge creature could still be added to the land — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
During our visit to EPCOT on Wednesday, February 21, we noticed that two of the interactive areas in Journey of Water Inspired by Moana are not operational, and one is blocked off for refurbishment. Water Curtains Blocked Off Upon entering the walk-through attraction, all interactive water features are functioning as normal until you come across … Read more
With much of the Canada Pavilion being behind construction walls since June of 2023, the pavilion is finally almost entirely open, as we spotted the walls finally taken down. Canada Pavilion Construction The area to the right of Trading Post was walled off during construction. Guests could not go to the higher tier of the … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios changes early entry procedures, refurbished log ride vehicles appear at Magic Kingdom, and Disney Movie Club is closing after 23 years — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more
The bases of the artistic lampposts in the World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT have proven to be a trip hazard. There are now green construction boxes around the base of each lamppost while crews work at night to solve the problem. World Celebration Gardens Lampposts The lampposts double as art installations. They are slightly slanted … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has shared the full list of dishes and beverages coming to Walt Disney World this March to celebrate Women’s History Month 2024. To celebrate, new offerings inspired by favorite women characters like Princess Tiana, Kevin, Moana, and more will be available across the resort. Check out the full list of offerings for … Read more
More topiaries have been installed for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins on February 28. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, and Pluto Topiaries Mickey, Minnie, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Pluto are located on the bridge to World Showcase, near World Celebration Gardens. Chip and Dale stand next to a picnic … Read more
The United Kingdom Pavilion restrooms at EPCOT have reopened after a refurbishment that began in June of 2023. United Kingdom Pavilion Restrooms Reopened The walls are down and the restrooms for both women and men — or ladies and gentlemen, as they’re labeled here — are finally in use once again at the UK Pavilion. … Read more
As the start date of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival fast approaches, more new topiaries have been put in place. “Lady and the Tramp” Topiaries The “Lady and the Tramp” topiaries can be found at the Italy Pavilion in World Showcase. Guests can spot them as they’re heading toward dining locations Tutto … Read more
We’re seeing major progress on CommuniCore Hall, a new building in the center of EPCOT and the last element of the park’s years-long reimagining. This week, ceiling panels and lighting were installed on the façade, as were more triangular panels. CommuniCore Hall Construction The steel ceiling panels were visible on the underside of the long … Read more
Guests hoping to visit EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, February 19, 2024, may be out of luck, as open-dated theme park tickets for those two parks are unavailable for reservation. Select Park Reservations Unavailable at Walt Disney World For guests trying to book a day visit for today and do not have date-based tickets, … Read more
Walt Disney World is certainly feeling the effects of Presidents’ Day visitors, as the multiple parks Genie+ option has sold out for today, February 19, 2024. Genie+ Multiple Parks Sold Out Before 11 a.m. on Presidents’ Day, 2024, the multiple parks option was entirely sold out and listed as unavailable on the My Disney Experience … Read more
A Disney Cast Member reportedly scammed a security guard out of $1,000, water is flowing in the flume at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Vineyard Vines signage is up at Disney Springs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 18, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs … Read more
George Santos is suing Disney over a Jimmy Kimmel prank segment, the Disneyland Hotel in Paris will use a virtual queue for non-residents to visit, and new Haunted Mansion Tiki mugs are coming from Beeline Creative — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 17, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more
After most scaffolding was removed last month, all scaffolding is now gone from around Hotel du Canada in the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT. As work wraps up on the hotel façade, Northwest Mercantile has closed for refurbishment. Hotel du Canada Refurbishment The fake hotel was previously tan with a brown roof. It’s now more gray … Read more