First Sidewalks Paved Around CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ During EPCOT Construction

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Let’s take a look at how EPCOT construction is progressing. There are now construction projects happening in World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature that we can see from the Monorail route. Guest Relations The interior of EPCOT guest relations was refurbished last year, but a patch of land outside remains under construction. The construction … Read more

Construction Walls Removed, Scrim Remains Near EPCOT Guest Relations

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Guest Relations in EPCOT was refurbished last year but construction continues on a section of land nearby. Construction walls have now been removed from around the site. Fences covered in scrim remain. The fence and scrim run from the restrooms to the Guest Relations building, next to Spaceship Earth. Behind the fencing, the construction site … Read more

Scaffolding Removed From Moana Journey of Water, Construction Continues on CommuniCore Hall and More at EPCOT

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Years after Innoventions was torn down and Electric Umbrella was destroyed, construction continues in the center of EPCOT. The park’s two largest construction projects at the moment are Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” and CommuniCore Hall, both set to open in late 2023. But construction also continues outside Guest Relations, which was refurbished this … Read more

Display in Guest Relations at Universal Studios Hollywood Features Prop Display from ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Shrek’ Series

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There’s a hidden gem located in the Guest Relations Department at Universal Studios Hollywood — a huge prop display from fan-favorite Universal films like “Shrek” and the “Jurassic Park” series is tucked away here. Props and Art from the ‘Jurassic Park’ Franchise The “Jurassic Park” collections features props from almost every movie in the franchise. … Read more

EPCOT Guest Relations Reopens With New Look

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Though construction is still ongoing on the outside of the building, Guest Relations at EPCOT has reopened with a new look. The sign was installed a few days ago. The space has been updated with the shades of white and gray seen across World Celebration. Geometric gray flooring has replaced the old multicolor carpet. The … Read more

New Guest Relations Sign Installed at EPCOT

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A new sign has been installed at the entrance to Guest Relations in World Celebration at EPCOT. Guest Relations is currently closed for construction. The new sign matches other new signs throughout EPCOT. It has white lettering and “i” symbols to either side. A blue line is along the bottom. Blue is the color of … Read more

Construction Continues on World Nature Restrooms, World Celebration Guest Relations, and More at EPCOT

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Even as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is completed and opens to some guests, construction continues throughout EPCOT. In addition to Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” there are several small construction projects in World Celebration and World Nature. Construction walls currently block the pathway to the right of Spaceship Earth. We reported recently … Read more

Scaffolding Removed Outside Guest Relations in EPCOT

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Scaffolding and tarps have been removed from the tower outside the World Celebration Guest Relations in EPCOT. Guest Relations closed two weeks ago for construction. Scaffolding and green tarps surrounded this tower, which has a section of exposed steel on the top. More steel has been added to the top and some of the paneling … Read more

Scaffolding and Scrim Surround Exposed Steel Near Guest Relations at EPCOT

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The exposed steel tower outside Connections Café and Eatery, near Guest Relations, at EPCOT has now been covered by scaffolding and green scrim. The steel tower sticks out from the roof overhang, which has yet to be repainted in this area. The scaffolding and scrim are in three sections. This work is being done just … Read more

World Celebration Guest Relations to Close Temporarily for Construction at EPCOT

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The World Celebration Guest Relations location at EPCOT (to the left after walking past Spaceship Earth) will be unavailable for a month as construction continues in the area. The location will be closed starting March 22, 2022, and will reopen in late April. Guest Relations will still be available on the right before entering the … Read more

Disney Contacts Guests Who Purchased Genie+ on Disastrous Disneyland Launch Day

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If you purchased Genie+ on its debut day of December 8 at Disneyland Resort, you may want to check your email. Disney is sending out apology emails to anyone who purchased Genie+ on its rollout day. On its first day, the Disneyland app couldn’t handle the traffic and all guests suffered from the technical issues. … Read more

Trams Return For Training Runs, Monorail and Web Service Troubles, New Funko Pop! Abominable Snowman Pins, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 12/7/2021

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Royal Greetings from a very foggy Magic Kingdom! Lace up your sneakers and let’s race down Main Street U.S.A.. The fog was thick this morning. We had a hard time seeing Cinderella Castle from the beginning of Main Street U.S.A.. The fog made it a little difficult to see Tron Lightcycle/Run, but we made do. … Read more

Some Guests Unable to Enter Walt Disney World Theme Parks as Web Services Outage Affects Tickets and Park Passes

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In the ongoing issues caused by the Amazon Web Services outage, some guests are now unable to enter Walt Disney World theme parks. A line at Guest Relations outside Magic Kingdom was quoted as a two-hour wait as guests with physical ticket media are currently unable to use the tapstiles to enter the park. Cast … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Crowds Form Outside of Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom on Grand Reopening Day

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Today is a big day for the Walt Disney World theme parks as the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are officially open to all guests! While this should bring joy to some, for others it means visiting Guest Relations to solve various issues before heading into the parks and today is no exception. While … Read more

Walt Disney World Begins Refunding Annual Passholders After Monthly Payment Processing Error

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Yesterday, Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders that were on the monthly payment plan were charged for four months of payments all at once. That afternoon Disney released a statement that the error was due to a “computer glitch” and refunds would start to be “actively processed.” Checking in with our WDWNT staffers, it appears … Read more

Guest Experience Team Hours Adjusted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Recently, hours for the Guest Experience Team at the Magic Kingdom were reduced, and now the teams over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are also seeing adjusted hours. The new hours for Guest Experience Teams throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom are as follows: Discovery Island: 9 a.m. – One hour before park close Africa: 10 a.m. – … Read more