PHOTOS: Entrance Construction Making Progress (New Security Screening Area, Fountain Work, Gateway Gifts Breezeway Repaving) at EPCOT

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Work on the renovation of EPCOT’s main entrance is motoring into high gear. Today, we stopped by to see the latest changes to the park entrance. Work on the new security structure on the east entrance side continues to rise quickly. The support beams have gone vertical this week, and today, we could see that … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Look at New “HarmonioUs” Show Barges Arriving at EPCOT

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EPCOT is in the midst of a historic, multi-year transformation that includes a new nighttime spectacular titled “HarmonioUs”, which is set to debut later this year. The Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that … Read more

Torches Surrounding World Showcase Lagoon Now Undergoing Refurbishment at EPCOT

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While IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth may be gone, the torches that lit the way every night are still going strong, but it seems they are finally due for refurbishment at EPCOT. Starting today, maintenance work will begin on refurbishing the torches surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon. They will not be lit tonight or any other … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates (1/20/20)

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Work around EPCOT continues to steam forward this week. We stopped by to check in on the latest updates in the park. Work on the Innoventions East bypass continues, with rolling green hedges now blocking the pathway to be used. Behind the Innoventions East building that is temporarily home to MouseGear, work on the landscaping … Read more

PHOTOS: Juliette Balcony Details Added to Exterior Facade, Roofing Work on Restrooms at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT – 1/20/20

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Today, we stopped by the France pavilion in EPCOT to see the latest changes to the ongoing expansion project. Decorative balcony details have been added to the windows along the entrance pathway to the expansion. From above, we can see how more the site has changed now that painting has completed on the facade of … Read more

PHOTOS: The EPCOT Experience Receives Additional Seating Ahead of Expanded Quick Service Menu Debut

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It seems The Odyssey at EPCOT is returning to its restaurant roots with its soon-to-be-expanded menu, as well as new tables and chairs throughout the newly reimagined space. The Odyssey Pavilion was fully gutted and refurbished back in December 2018, when it re-opened just in time to host a Festival of the Arts booth (The … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT (1/20/20)

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Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse continues to press forward at EPCOT. The future site of brews and BBQ at EPCOT is inching ever closer to completion, so we stopped by to see what it looks like today. From the front, we can see where some of the newlyinstalled framing is being primed for painting. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/20/20 (Space 220 Restaurant Gets New Paint, Merchandise Stands Open, Runaway Railway Toy Trains, and More)

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Hello from EPCOT! Let’s check out the park and see what all is going on! First, we popped into MouseGear where we saw these Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway ride vehicle toy trains available. We first found them a few weeks ago at the Conch General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Over at … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen” Exhibit Now Open Inside the Palais du Cinema at EPCOT

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If you’re a fan of the arts, then you’ve come to the right EPCOT festival. And if you’re especially into theater, dance, and opera, you can’t miss the new “Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen” exhibit inside the Palais du Cinema in the France pavilion. The exhibit is now on … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Building Frame Completely Removed at EPCOT

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Future World has fallen into a state of mourning today. Overnight, the remaining pieces of the former home of Club Cool, Fountain View, and Innoventions were removed, leaving a building-sized hole in our hearts. The ongoing demolition work as part of the reimagining of EPCOT has been one of the most visible signs of change … Read more

REVIEW: Pop Eats! is Bursting with Flavor at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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We always look forward to trying out Pop Eats! at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts. The food is always eye-catching and usually, pretty tasty too! Menu for the Pop Eats! at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 & New Films Debut, a Guest Pulls the Sword Out of the Stone at Disneyland, and a New Minnie Collectable Series

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 13–19! Walt Disney World A bold, new variable message sign was installed at the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Gateway Gifts Reopens After Brief Refurbishment (with Sign Still Intact!) at EPCOT

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Gateway Gifts at EPCOT closed for a brief refurbishment earlier this week in order to even out the design elements and interior of the two stores flanking Spaceship Earth. Camera Center recently reopened with a similar new look, and it seems the same design choices were made for Gateway Gifts, with the exception of the … Read more

REVIEW: Four Intriguing Latte & Donut Pairings at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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For every EPCOT festival, each Joffrey’s stand inside EPCOT always goes out of their way to create a brand new drink for the festival. This year for EPCOT’S 2020 International Festival of the Arts, we have latte drinks and doughnuts themed around different art periods and movements. In Canada, we have the Impressionism Pairing; in … Read more

REVIEW: The Deconstructed Dish Offers Festival Standouts at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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EPCOT describes The Deconstructed Dish, a booth at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, as “familiar foods with a creative twist.” So let’s get twisted up in some classics and check it out! Menu for The Deconstructed Dish at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food: Deconstructed BLT: Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato … Read more

PHOTOS: Last Piece of Innoventions West Stands as Demolition Progresses at EPCOT

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Demolition on Innoventions West at EPCOT has taken quite some time, and the last few pieces of the building have seemingly proven difficult to remove. For multiple days, tiny pieces of Innoventions West have stayed standing, long after larger chunks of the pavilion were already removed. Today, our reporters noticed one tiny piece of metal still … Read more