PHOTOS: Construction Crews Return to Work on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the Play! Pavilion at EPCOT

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EPCOT has no shortage of construction going on, but only so much of it is visible to guests. One corner of the park has roof work happening on two different buildings, so let’s take a closer look. First up is the show building for the future Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. Solar panel … Read more

PHOTOS: More Solar Panel Mounts Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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Back in March, we saw the installation of solar panel mounts on the roof of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. Construction halted when the parks closed, but now we’re seeing those mounts continue to cover the roof. The solar panels will go on top of these mounts. We can still … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/19/20 (Face Mask Policy Changes, A Taste of Food & Wine, Construction Updates, and More)

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Bonjour from EPCOT! It’s the fifth day of the park being reopened, and alongside the reopening, the introduction of the 2020 Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. We’ve checked out both of those, and taken a look at the myriad of construction projects, as well. Let’s dig in! At the front of 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

James Gunn Answers Fan Questions on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT; Says Attraction Will Be “Utterly Mind-Blowing”

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While on a road trip back home, director of Guardians of the Galaxy James Gunn, took to Instagram to answer a ton of fan questions. Many inquired on Gunn’s involvement with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but he also gave some insight on the Guardians-themed attractions at both EPCOT and Disney California Adventure. Guardians … Read more

PHOTOS: See Stunning Aerial Photos of an Empty Future World at EPCOT with Construction Left at a Standstill During the Extended Parks Closure

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As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of Future World at … Read more

Permits Filed for Themed Set Pieces and More for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster at EPCOT

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As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites, especially at EPCOT––which is basically one massive construction site––has come to a standstill. However, Walt Disney Imagineering continues to work behind-the-scenes to ensure that progress continues––at least on projects that are already underway. Additional … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/15/20 (Final Day of Operation Before Closure, Cast Members & Characters Say Their Goodbyes, State of the Park, and More)

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Today is undoubtedly one of the most unique and impactful days in Walt Disney World history. While not the first time the parks have closed recently, past instances were merely a closure for a day or two with a clear, short-term timeline for reopening. This time around, we are faced with a closure of at … Read more

PHOTOS: More Rooftop Solar Panel Mounts Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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The progress on the roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been steadily progressing for several weeks now. Recently, we saw mounts for the solar panels being installed. Let’s take a look at how they’re progressing! Since our last check-in, we can see a significant amount of mounts for the solar panels have … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Flower & Garden Festival Updates, New Charging Stations, Alcohol-Free Heineken, and More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! The International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom around the park, and we’re ready for a day of beautiful topiaries and delicious food. Let’s get going! Honey Bee-stro and Florida Fresh were both closed at the start of the Festival, but have finally opened. Here’s a look at the gift … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

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Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park. Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole? The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens. Even Pluto had … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates 3/9/20 (Mouse Gear Demolition, Guardians of the Galaxy Solar Panels, Innoventions West, and More)

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Work on the various projects around EPCOT’s Future World continue to progress in various stages. Today, we took a look at some of the notable changes. The breezeway between Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella is currently being used for some storage of materials. Back near the rear entrance to Mouse Gear, guests can still see … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/7/20 (France Pavilion Expansion, Future World Construction, Mickey Balloon Ear Headbands, and More)

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Hei hei (Norwegian for hello) from EPCOT! It’s a lovely winter day at Walt Disney World as cool temperatures and sunshine abound. EPCOT also has construction in abundance, but we’ve gathered up photos covering updates from all elements of the park. Yes, we did say not everything will be construction, but that is pretty much all … Read more

PHOTOS: Rooftop Solar Panel Mounts Get Prepped for Installation at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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We’re back at EPCOT again, checking in on the latest changes on the site of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. We’ve been watching the solar panel mounts getting installed along the roof, and it looks like they’re getting one step closer to adding the actual solar panels. From the ground, we spotted new pieces … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (Guardians Solar Panels, Mission: SPACE Courtyard, MouseGear Gutting, Butterfly Garden, and More) – 3/2/20

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Work around EPCOT’s Future World continues as the park’s expansive revitalization continues. Today, we took note of several changes around the various projects here. Over at the site of Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, the majority of the solar panel frames on the roof are in place. Along the east entrance bypass that takes … Read more