PHOTOS: Demolition Equipment Spotted Outside of Innoventions West at Epcot

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Construction at Epcot appears to be making progress. Demolition equipment has been spotted in front of Innoventions West. It’s been less than a month since construction walls have been erected, but renovations at Walt Disney World tend to move quickly. Demolition will soon begin on Club Cool, Fountain View, and more as the area is … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls, Fencing Now Up Around Entire Perimeter of Former Wonders of Life and Universe of Energy at Epcot

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As if Epcot didn’t have enough construction walls up as it is, a few more went up overnight, enveloping virtually half of what remains of Future World East––or as it will be known after Epcot’s “neighborhood” concept reimagining, World Discovery. Whereas you could previously walk up to the outer entrance ramps of the old Wonders … Read more

PHOTOS: The Donut Box Replaces Taste Track Food Kiosk Ahead of Food & Wine Festival Debut at Epcot

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Taste Track, located in Future World East near the exit of Test Track, was a kiosk with a storied history. Going from seasonal, to a permanent offering, to a festival staple, its presence varied as much as the menus it offered, varying from grilled cheese, to cronuts, to even pancake milkshakes. Now it seems the kiosk … 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

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Hurricane Dorian Prep and Aftermath, Simba Magnet Madness, Low Crowds at Disneyland, and The End of an Epcot Era

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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 September 2-8! Walt Disney World We have been closely following the unpredictable path of … Read more

VIDEO: Relive The Tastes, The Sights, and The Sticky Floors with a Closing Day Tour of Club Cool at Epcot

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It’s the end of an era for Club Cool. Love it or hate it, we’ve all made memories on those sticky floors, coated with sugary sodas from around the world, from your first sip of Beverly, to the free birthday Icees. Today marks the final day for the all-you-can-drink soda fountain ahead of its demolition … Read more

Scheduled September Closures for Pin Central and Art of Disney Delayed at Epcot

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When a wave of closures at Epcot was announced back in early July, the park’s devoted fan base quaked, and while today still marks the end for many beloved Epcot locations, like the Fountain of Nations, Club Cool, and yes, even Fountain View, it seems a select few other locations are getting a bit of … 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

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/27/19 (More Work in Future World, Food and Wine Preparations, and a Characterpalooza!)

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Let’s take a lap around Epcot, shall we? It’s only a couple of miles… Future World These mysterious construction walls are up just behind Spaceship Earth. It’s probably just concrete or utility work. We’ll see what happens. When one is at Epcot, one must go to Club Cool. This is a steadfast rule I’ve lived … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/25/19 (Construction Walls Go Up, Food and Wine Walls Come Down, ETC.)

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Walls go up, walls come down. Such is the new circle of life for Epcot. With a whole host of changes on the horizon for the park, it’s something we’re going to have to get used to. Let’s see what’s happening today. They’re doing some concrete work right behind Spaceship Earth. Probably just minor utility … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/20/19 (New Rope Drop Procedure, More Construction Walls, Food and Wine is Almost Here, and Snacking Around World Showcase)

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Good morning from Epcot! Let’s see what’s happening in the park today. Future World Get used to this view. Construction walls are going to be a way of life in Future World for the next couple years. The Leave-a-Legacy monuments may finally be gone, but there’s still a lot of work to go. Because of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/17/19 (Pathway Construction, Finished Refurbishments and Food and Wine Additions)

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Good morning from the shadow of Spaceship Earth. Let’s see what’s going on in Epcot today. Epcot first thing in the morning is the most peaceful place. At least, everywhere except Test Track and Soarin’. They may have taken away my beloved Taste Track, but its spirit will live on during Food and Wine this … Read more

PHOTOS: Mission: Space Race Under Construction at Mission: Space at Epcot

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After making our way back to Earth from our mission to Mars, we noticed something odd about our re-entry. While leaving Mission: Space at Epcot, you’re normally greeted with the interactive Advanced Training Lab at the exit, where those who wish not to partake or just guests looking for some air conditioning are normally hanging … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/13/19 (Pathway Changes, New Food and Wine Booths, and World Showcase Improvements)

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Buenos Dias, Guten Morgen, Buongiorno, Ohayogozaimasu, and good morning from Epcot! Let’s see what’s happening in the park today. Future World It’s mid August, so you know what that means: Halloween! Basically the entire line of 2019 Halloween merchandise launched at Mouse Gear today. You can see some of the goodies in our articles here … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Rose Walk Pathway Construction Progresses with a New Structure at Epcot

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Here at Epcot, construction of the redesigned Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase continues to progress as the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just weeks from opening. And that’s it! (Just kidding… did you really think we’d just take pictures of a wall?) It seems quiet now, but work … Read more

PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update 8/11/19

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Today we’re at Epcot checking out the progress on the construction of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster! The updates have definitely slowed and gotten less visually fun and interesting to look at since the main show building has been completely enclosed, but that just means that we’re closer to the opening of this … Read more