RUMOR: Disney Executives ‘Officially’ Cancel EPCOT’s Play Pavilion, Will Abandon Project Unfinished

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The reimagining of EPCOT was highly anticipated for many years, so when it was mostly unveiled at the 2019 D23 Expo (and honestly in small chunks in the years leading up to that on this very website), many were excited to finally see the park get the much needed love it deserved. Flash forward to … Read more

RUMOR: EPCOT’s Play Pavilion Will Not Be Mentioned at D23 Expo, Attraction Either Cancelled or Scaled Back

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The reimagining of EPCOT was highly anticipated for many years, so when it was mostly unveiled at the 2019 D23 Expo (and honestly in small chunks in the years leading up to that on this very website), many were excited to finally see the park get the much needed love it deserved. Flash forward to … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Offers Lazy Series of Similar Cereal Cold Brews at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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Festival of the Arts is kicking off at EPCOT, and to celebrate, the four Joffrey’s kiosks located around the park have added specialty cold brew beverages to celebrate! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Beverages: 🆕 Showcase Plaza: Cinnamon Swirl Cold Brew: A Sweet Creamy Cold Brew topped … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scrim Added to Test Track at EPCOT

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Exterior refurbishment at Test Track in EPCOT continues as more scrim has been added around the outside of the attraction. As always, keep following WDWNT for all of your Disney Parks news, and for the absolute latest, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

REVIEW: New Enjoyable Carolers’ Cold Brew at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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Looking for a new cold brew to try while you walk around EPCOT, enjoying the International Festival of the Holidays? Head over to any Joffrey’s stand around the park and check out the Carolers’ Cold Brew! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays A spirited version is available. Joffrey’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/20/21 (EPCOT Monorail Out of Service, New Construction Wall Begins In Future World East, New France & Mexico Pavilion Merchandise Arrives, and More)

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Hello from another very hot day at EPCOT! We took a walk around the park on this bright, sunny day to see what new things we could find to show you, and we’re glad we did. Let’s get started! Just two days after the EPCOT Monorail line reopened (after being unavailable for more than a … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee Tea Company Offers 4 Specialty Beverages for the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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For every food festival, each Joffrey’s stand inside EPCOT always goes out of its way to create a special beverage. This year, for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, there are several unique options featuring chai, iced tea, and a mocha drink drizzled in chocolate. Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International … Read more

PHOTOS: Ceiling Work Continues on Innoventions East as it Transforms into New Dining Location and Mouse Gear Store at EPCOT

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EPCOT is in the middle of an incredible transformation that includes dividing the theme park into four neighborhoods. Future World East will soon be part of the World Celebration neighborhood which includes the park’s Starbucks location, a new quick service restaurant, and a reimagined Mouse Gear store. Now that Innoventions West is officially demolished, work … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on MouseGear, New Restaurants, and Moana – Journey of Water at EPCOT

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We said goodbye to Innoventions West this week as the final remnants of the building were demolished. While Innoventions West was removed, work continued on Innoventions East and the site of the new MouseGear store. These large construction projects are part of a newly reimagined EPCOT and will make up the World Celebration neighborhood. Excavation … Read more

PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth East Restrooms Finally Receive Updated Signage at EPCOT

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The restrooms outside of Spaceship Earth in Future World East received a makeover last September. Months later, they finally received the new Restroom sign that goes along with the updated look for the park. These signs look significantly more modern and are sleeker than the old signs, which were smaller and angular. The signs leading … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee Tea Company Offers 4 Specialty Beverages for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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For every food festival, each Joffrey’s stand inside EPCOT always goes out of its way to create a special beverage, typically themed to the festival. This year, for the Flower & Garden Festival, there are several fruity drink options that we can’t wait to try! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the Taste of EPCOT … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Snickers, Milky Way, TWIX, and M&M’s Latte and Donut Pairings at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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For every food festival, each Joffrey’s stand inside EPCOT always goes out of their way to create a special beverage and doughnut pairing. This year, all of the food and beverage pairings are “art-inspired,” so let’s take a tour around the park and sample all of the creations! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the … Read more

EPCOT’s Play Pavilion Omitted from Disney Press Releases, Casting Doubt on Attraction’s Future

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Welcome to EPCOT, where “Progress Walls” abound and the Magic of Possibility goes only as far as the next vague press release. Given the number of changes that have taken place—not to mention the overwhelming burden of an ongoing pandemic—the majority of information available on the park’s historic transformation is mostly outdated now, leaving fans … Read more

REVIEW: New Caramel Tinsel TWIX Latte and Donuts Arrive at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company always goes above and beyond for each food festival at EPCOT, and the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is no different. This year Joffrey’s is serving up a Caramel Tinsel Latte and matching donut, so let’s check it out! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Work Continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the Play! Pavilion at EPCOT

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Now that EPCOT has reopened to the public, we can finally get a look at the progress of two of the park’s upcoming attractions. With most construction suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown, there hasn’t been much progress since we were last here in March, but it’s still worth taking a look. At the site of … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Mask-Free” Relaxation Station Debuts at EPCOT’s Future World East

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Now that EPCOT’s in Cast Member previews, we’re taking a look at the new Relaxation Stations around the park, including the one in Future World East. Unlike the more tucked-away locations at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and the United Kingdom Pavilion, this station is very much out in the open, between Test Track and Mission: … Read more