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PHOTOS: Scaffolding Comes Down, Construction Crew Speeds Up Work on Creations Shop and Club Cool as Opening Deadline Approaches at EPCOT

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise location, Creations Shop, is scheduled to open this summer, as is the adjacent Club Cool. There’s still a lot of construction work to be done, however, and it’s already June. Inside what was once Innoventions West, Communicore-inspired lighting fixtures have been installed in the ceiling. In this area, which will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Creations Shop, Club Cool, and More in World Celebration Neighborhood of EPCOT

May 9, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

It’s been a while since we checked in on construction in the center of EPCOT, which will soon be known as the World Celebration neighborhood. What was previously Innoventions East, Electric Umbrella, and MouseGear will eventually be Creations Shop, Club Cool, a Starbucks location plus bakery, and an unnamed quick-service restaurant. Scaffolding fills the breezeway … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Moana – Journey of Water, MouseGear, and New Restaurants at EPCOT

March 21, 2021

by Danielle

To be divided into four neighborhoods, the EPCOT we once knew will be reimagined as the theme park prepares for new experiences. The former Electric Umbrella location and MouseGear continue to be renewed, and now that Innoventions West is gone, work on transforming the area into Moana – Journey of Water can take shape. In … Read more

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

March 18, 2021

by Jessica

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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

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 3/14/21 (Innoventions West Farewell, Expedition Everest Yeti Spirit Jersey, St. Patrick’s Day Totchos, and More)

May 2, 2021March 16, 2021

by Kevin Lake

Last Parts of Innoventions West Frame Through Spaceship Earth Breezeway

Welcome to EPCOT on a beautiful, warm Sunday! We’ve survived the time change and loss of an hour of sleep but we made it to the Walt Disney World parks to see what’s new as we work our way into Spring Break. Despite it being the weekend, there’s quite a bit going on at EPCOT … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/15/21): CDC Considering Reducing Physical Distancing, Power Outage Strikes EPCOT, Man Arrested for Spitting on Cast Member, Mary Blair-Inspired Concept for Cinderella Castle, and More

March 15, 2021

by Charly Shelton

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 Monday, March 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Has Been Completely Demolished at EPCOT

March 15, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

After an arduous demolition process, Innoventions West at EPCOT has now been fully demolished. Yesterday, we got our last look at the final section of the building that was still standing. Today, there’s nothing to see except construction walls and blue sky. Now that Innoventions West is gone, construction will begin on the Moana-inspired walkthrough attraction, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/14/21): Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report, Possible Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions, Yeti Spirit Jersey, Last Piece of Innoventions West Standing, and More

March 14, 2021

by Danielle

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 Sunday, March 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/12/21 (Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, New Orange Bird Face Mask, a Festival Passholder MagicBand, and More)

March 14, 2021

by Joel Bergman

We start another wonderful day at EPCOT with flowers, new merchandise, construction, signage, and of course, more food. Let’s be honest: most of the festivals are all about the food, but the flowers are a nice touch though. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we? The painting of the World Drive sign still shows no … Read more

PHOTOS: One Small Section of Steel is All That Remains of Innoventions West in EPCOT

March 14, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

We have been watching the slow demise of Innoventions West at EPCOT for years, and now only a small section of the building remains standing. Only this last square of beams still towers over the construction walls, with everything else having been torn down. This may very well be the last time we’ll see any … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/12/21): Hours Extended at All Four Parks, Fastpass Not Part of Disneyland Reopening, Harmonious Fountain Testing, Disneyland Paris Not Reopening as Scheduled, and More

March 12, 2021

by Charly Shelton

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 Friday, March 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Piece of Innoventions West Breezeway Removed During Demolition at EPCOT

March 12, 2021

by Jessica

Innoventions West is seemingly just days away from a complete demolition. As of this morning, the final piece of the breezeway that connected the area behind Spaceship Earth to Future World West has been removed. The only remnants left of Innoventions West are a few pieces of framing that we expect to disappear any day … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/11/21): Disney MagicMobile Coming to Walt Disney World, Brightline Lays Options for Resort Line, Disneyland Hotel Fenced Off, First 50th Decorations on Cinderella Castle, and More

March 11, 2021

by Charly Shelton

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 Thursday, March 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Nearly Completely Demolished at EPCOT

March 11, 2021

by Jessica

The demolition of Innoventions West has been going on for quite some time to make way for the new Journey of Water attraction, inspired by Moana. The construction progress is making great strides, as the area is now left with just a few remaining pieces of metal framing. Large pieces of horizontal supports are now … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/10/21 (Wood Paneling Added to Guardians Facade, Sneak Peek of La Gelateria, New Blood Orange Beet Cocktail, and More)

March 10, 2021

by Noelle Burk

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Greetings, World Travelers, from a lovely but windy day here at EPCOT! It was a quiet day here, but we enjoyed taking in all the sights, sounds, and, periodically, tastes of the new International Flower & Garden Festival. It felt a bit like the calm before the storm as we didn’t see any evidence of … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Continues as Large Pieces of Building Frame are Removed at EPCOT

March 8, 2021

by Jessica

The demolition of Innoventions West continues at EPCOT. Structural supports and metal framing continue to be dismantled as the entire area is under construction as part of the newly reimagined EPCOT. Metal framing continues to be removed during the construction project. Large pieces remain, but an aerial view shows that the former Innoventions West is … Read more