PHOTOS: Demolition Finally Begins on Innoventions West Building Frame at EPCOT

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After months of watching the interior, walls, and roof of Innoventions West at EPCOT be demolished, the building’s actual structural supports are now finally being removed. At the old Art of Disney section of the building, we can see where two corners were once connected by a horizontal support. The angled corner of the structure … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/3/21 (Scrim Up Around Future Butterfly Garden, New Limited Release MagicBands, and More)

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Hello from another chilly day here at Walt Disney World! We came to check out what might be new at two parks here, starting with EPCOT. Let’s get started! Checking in on construction around the park, we found the roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been completely covered in the blue moisture … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Update on MouseGear, World Celebration Area at EPCOT

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It’s hard to believe that the original MouseGear, EPCOT’s premier retail store, has been closed for a year now. Though it has a temporary location across the breezeway at Innoventions East, we’re missing our staple store! However, we are very excited that the transformation of EPCOT is moving swiftly along. The other day, we brought … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO: The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT Now Loading Every Clamobile

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Whenever changes come to Walt Disney World, we like to keep you informed about them. During our visit to EPCOT today, we noticed that the social distancing rules have changed in the loading area at The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. The Cast Members at this attraction began loading every “clamobile“ with guests. When … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagination! Pavilion Directory Sign Returns to EPCOT

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Since before reopening, the Imagination Pavilion directory with arrow signs and a map of the building has been missing. In its place was a green box, which you can see to the center left of the above photo. We won’t get lost anymore though, because the directory is back in place. It points to Journey … Read more

PHOTOS: Living with the Land Christmas Holiday Light Installation Begins at EPCOT

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The Land Pavilion is getting into the Christmas spirit, with holiday lighting installations at the Living with the Land attraction in EPCOT. We noticed miniature lights installed throughout the attraction’s greenhouses. Although the lights are not yet on, it is just a matter of time until they add a festive touch to the attraction for … Read more

PHOTOS: Blue Accents Added to Spaceship Earth Shops at EPCOT

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The entrance at EPCOT is about to look even more futuristic thanks to new paint above the stores outside Spaceship Earth. The panels above Gateway Gifts and the Camera Center now have a bright blue stripe, conveniently matching the new signs outfitted in August. Because you can’t do one side without doing the other, the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/17/20 (Updated Ratatouille Sign, Play! Pavilion Roof Panel Replacement, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Progress, and More)

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We visited EPCOT on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day to check out the construction of several new attractions and any other adventure that was in store for us. Spaceship Earth had a five minute wait at park opening, according to the My Disney Experience app. The attraction’s stand-by entrance sign wasn’t displaying wait times. Roof panel … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/15/20 (Light Weekday Crowds, Socially Distanced Characters, Construction Updates, and More)

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We visited EPCOT on a day that was quite cloudy and empty. Construction has resumed on many upcoming attractions, and characters continue to socially distance from guests. Construction continues on the EPCOT main entrance fountain restoration. The lower half of the pylons are wrapped in protective covering to prevent damage. As the overhaul continues, walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth East Restrooms Close for Refurbishment at EPCOT

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Just as EPCOT finished remodeling one restroom, another has closed for construction near Gateway Gifts in the World Celebration area of the park. Construction walls now block off the entrance to these restrooms. One sign directs guests to the left, where there are restrooms on the other side of Spaceship Earth. Another sign directs guests … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Future Play! Pavilion at EPCOT

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The Play! pavilion is one of many new concepts planned to be hitting EPCOT next year. This pavilion is actually the mostly abandoned Wonders of Life pavilion finally being put back into good use. While we can’t see what’s going on inside, we can keep checking up on the roof of the pavilion. Wooden pallets … Read more

PHOTOS: New Test Track Kid’s Apparel Races into EPCOT

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If you liked the Test Track hat and shirt we posted about the other day, then you’re going to love these two new shirts. Let’s take a closer look! Long-Sleeve Kid’s Hoodie – $34.99 This thin, grey hoodie features Mickey behind the wheel, with crossed tire tracks around him. Kid’s Test Track Shirt – $19.99 … Read more

VIDEO: Guests Get “World of Warcraft” Screen After Intel Graphics Driver Update on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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“Welcome to the future! Or should I say, your future!” TikTok user Hallie Grace has posted a video of a strange error that happened to a Spaceship Earth touch screen. Instead of the usual screensaver that plays for most of the ride, Hallie’s vehicle opened the Intel HD Graphics Control Panel displaying a World of Warcraft ad: … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of EPCOT

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For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on the Upcoming New Mouse Gear Store at EPCOT

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Mouse Gear moved into a temporary home earlier this year as construction began on the store’s reimagining. Now we’re getting our first glimpse of the construction inside the original location. It looks like the store has been entirely gutted to make way for the refurbishment. There’s exposed pipes, ducts, and structural elements. We saw a … Read more