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

PHOTOS: Former MouseGear Internal Demolition, Leveling of Innoventions West Continues at EPCOT

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Only one week ago, one of the most drastic changes during the intense overhaul of EPCOT took place – the closure of the entire Future World central area. This change included the loss of Pin Central. Prior to that, parts of Innoventions West had already been torn down, and MouseGear had relocated to allow for … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/9/20)

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Work on Future World in EPCOT continues as the park’s transformation moves forward. Today, we took a look at some of the projects around the land. The reimagining of MouseGear continues to move along. Large black plywood now almost completely covers the walls and doorways the lead from the Innoventions breezeway to the store. From … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/23/20)

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Today, we stopped by Future World in EPCOT to see the latest updates on some of the construction projects in the area. The restrooms outside of Test Track continue to see work both inside and outside of the building. Work on some utility lines behind the old Taste Track location has moved farther up the … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Building Frame Completely Removed at EPCOT

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Future World has fallen into a state of mourning today. Overnight, the remaining pieces of the former home of Club Cool, Fountain View, and Innoventions were removed, leaving a building-sized hole in our hearts. The ongoing demolition work as part of the reimagining of EPCOT has been one of the most visible signs of change … Read more

PHOTOS: Last Piece of Innoventions West Stands as Demolition Progresses at EPCOT

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Demolition on Innoventions West at EPCOT has taken quite some time, and the last few pieces of the building have seemingly proven difficult to remove. For multiple days, tiny pieces of Innoventions West have stayed standing, long after larger chunks of the pavilion were already removed. Today, our reporters noticed one tiny piece of metal still … Read more

PHOTOS: Last Remaining Segments of Innoventions West as Demolition Nears Completion at EPCOT

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What a difference a day makes. Innoventions West, at least the southern portion of it, is almost completely gone now ahead of the reimagining of EPCOT. As you can see from these photos, there are a few girders still standing, but almost everything is gone now. It’s remarkable the difference given what we saw just … Read more

PHOTOS: Festival of the Arts Booths Revealed Behind Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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A large segment of construction walls have been removed today at EPCOT to reveal new planters and festival booths ahead of the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Walking up to the area from World Showcase, guests are greeted by the large planter that has been finished behind the walls. Landscaping now fills in … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Nearly Complete at EPCOT (1/14/20)

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Work to remove the framework that used to be the home of Club Cool and Fountainview Cafe is nearly complete. Today, we checked in to see how much was left at the old building. Guests arriving into the park are greeted by just a few segments of framing. From the side, only a few more … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/11/20 (Scaffolding Removed from Space 220, Aquarium Maintenance at The Seas, Construction Updates, and More)

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Greetings World Travelers! Today, we took a spin around EPCOT to see what all was new, and we want to show you what we saw! Let’s check it out. First when we arrived we went to take a look at the new temporary MouseGear and saw this t-shirt that goes with the new acid wash/watercolor … Read more

PHOTOS: More Steel Frame Segments Removed During Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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Work to remove the large frame of the former Innoventions West building is ongoing at EPCOT. Today, we took a look at the latest progress at the site. The former Club Cool and Fountain View building has shrunk segment by segment over the last few weeks. From the rear of the site, guests walk by … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Innoventions West Building Segments Begins at EPCOT

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The much anticipated removal of the former home of Club Cool and Fountain View has finally begun at EPCOT. Today, we stopped by to check out the site. Guests walking past the former Innoventions West building were treated to the view of a much smaller frame today. “Welcome to the future. Or, should I say, … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Work Continues at EPCOT

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Work to remove the former Innoventions West buildings at EPCOT is progressing. This week, it was announced that the Character Spot would be closing in early January. This means that removal of that building is drawing closer. Meanwhile, across the breezeway, work is ongoing to remove the massive frame that used to house Club Cool … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Stripped Down to Steel Framework As Demolition Nears Completion at EPCOT

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First came the closure of Club Cool, then came the removal of the Fountain of Nations, and once Fountain View was gone, well, that’s when we realized there was no turning back. As demolition powers through the former Innoventions/CommuniCore West building, it has left the space completely stripped down to steel framework. The building now … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Concrete Added as Construction Continues on Temporary Park Entrance Bypass in Future World at EPCOT

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Today as we zipped through EPCOT on the monorail, we looked down and noticed that some progress has been made on the proposed site for the upcoming water attraction titled Journey of Water. In our last update, we speculated that this area might not be for the actual attraction, but instead may be a bypass … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Cotton Candy Santa Hat, Winnie the Pooh Cozy Knits Plush, Construction Updates, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day of navigating construction at EPCOT. Despite the International Festival of the Holidays taking place, the park felt pretty calm today. The sun is shining and the cold weather has passed, so we’re ready for a day of exploring. A new Winnie the Pooh limited release Classic Cozy Knits Plush is … Read more