PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/9/20)

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Work on Future World in EPCOT continues as the park’s transformation moves forward. Today, we took a look at some of the projects around the land. The reimagining of MouseGear continues to move along. Large black plywood now almost completely covers the walls and doorways the lead from the Innoventions breezeway to the store. From … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Nearly Complete at EPCOT (1/14/20)

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Work to remove the framework that used to be the home of Club Cool and Fountainview Cafe is nearly complete. Today, we checked in to see how much was left at the old building. Guests arriving into the park are greeted by just a few segments of framing. From the side, only a few more … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Innoventions West Building Segments Begins at EPCOT

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The much anticipated removal of the former home of Club Cool and Fountain View has finally begun at EPCOT. Today, we stopped by to check out the site. Guests walking past the former Innoventions West building were treated to the view of a much smaller frame today. “Welcome to the future. Or, should I say, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/5/19 (New Sign for Morocco Gallery, Progress on the New Restrooms, and Lots of Construction Updates)

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Hello from EPCOT! It’s a perfect day out here at Disney World and there is so much to see. Let’s check out what’s going on in this beautiful park today. We heard lots of construction noise coming from behind the walls around the new park entrance fountain, so we thought we’d take a peek in. … Read more

PHOTOS: Fountain of Nations Nearly Fully Demolished Ahead of World Celebration Construction at EPCOT

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Weeks ago, construction walls went up around the former Fountain of Nations, enveloping that whole area of Future World after Club Cool, Fountain View, and the Innoventions West hallway closed to guests. Since then, work has been underway to dismantle the iconic fountain in order to make way for the upcoming World Celebration, one of … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls in Future World Decorated with Even More Epcot Pavilion Logos

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We’ve been closely following Epcot’s never ending construction. A few days ago, the walls surrounding Innoventions West received some colorful accents and pavilion logos. No changes have been made there except some newer signs that have inspiring quotes for guests to read. Now the walls surrounding the Fountain of Nations has also received more new … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot Construction Update 9/27/19 (Entrance Enhancements, Former Wonders of Life, New Walls, Fountain of Nations)

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Happy Fall, everyone! The weather was perfect to take in all the new changes coming to Epcot. From the entrance, to the former Wonders of Life, to World Showcase, here is your Epcot construction update for September 27th, 2019. The main entrance has seen some updates. Those green pipes will support drainage for the planters … Read more

Water Collected from Epcot’s Fountain of Nations Ahead of Demolition, to be Used in Future Epcot Water Features

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With the demolition of the Fountain of Nations being imminent, water has been collected from the fountain to be used in Epcot’s future water features coming with the re-imagination of the park. Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette and Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Zach Riddley joined two current Epcot cast members for the collection. On … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Around Fountain View, Club Cool, Character Spot, and the Fountain of Nations, Now Drained Ahead of Demolition at Epcot

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It’s the end of an era for Future World. Saturday marked the final day of operation for Club Cool, Fountain View, Mickey & Friends Character Spot, and the old Innoventions West hallway. While many said their tearful goodbyes to the Fountain of Nations on Saturday, it was still running yesterday for its last day, but … Read more

Disney Updates Map of Epcot’s Future World Showing Fountain of Nations, Starbucks, Club Cool, and Half of Innoventions Gone

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Disney is wasting no time in updating their maps to show the changes coming to Epcot. In fact, in the updated map of Epcot half of Innoventions West and the Fountain of Nations are completely gone. We posted earlier that work was starting soon, but now we can visualize how Future World will look very … Read more

Construction Walls To Go Up Around Colortopia, Club Cool, Fountain of Nations, and More at Epcot on September 8th

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Disney has officially confirmed the closure of many locations in Epcot’s Future World Central over the weekend to prepare for the construction of elements of the re-imagined Epcot. The final day of operation for the following areas is Saturday, September 7th: Fountain View and Club Cool (with elements of these expected to return sometime in … Read more

Pin Central and Fountain of Nations Closing, MouseGear Being Remodeled, Club Cool Eventually Will Return at Epcot

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Along with everything else we’ve come to know and love from Epcot’s Future World, it appears that the classic Fountain of Nations will be closing permanently on September 8th, along with Pin Central. The final date of operation for Pin Central will be September 7th. This is all part of the ongoing overhaul of Epcot … Read more