PHOTOS: Construction Continues to Advance at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT

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Bonjour once again from EPCOT! The weather was nice, so we took a ride on the Disney Skyliner to check out how the France Pavilion expansion is coming along. Let’s take a look! Lately, greenery has been added to the site, allowing the area to feel like a real neighborhood. Here, we see some trees … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Restaurants Reopen in Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Readies for Eventual Reopening, Labor Day Crowds Descend on Both Coasts, Fall Treats and Merch Come to Walt Disney World, and More!

WDWNT Weekly Recap

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 30 to September 6, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom We ventured into the … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Signage for La Creperie de Paris in the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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Every day brings a new update to the upcoming France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. Most recently, we’ve seen that landscaping has started around the pavilion, beginning to bring it to life. Then, today the signage for La Creperie de Paris appeared! The sign for the establishment is done in a classic French style, with the … Read more

UPDATE: Executives Plan to Reopen Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul at an Undisclosed Date; La Creperie de Paris Still Set to Open with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT

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In light of a recent piece on the retirement of Executive Chef Bruno Vrignon from the France Pavilion at EPCOT, a number of questions arose on the status of two beloved restaurants: Chefs de France and Monsieur Paul. With Disney’s Cultural Representative program temporarily suspended and so many staff and servers back home in France, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Facades and Fountain Details Revealed at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT (3/12/20)

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After the new “Ratatouille” sign was installed recently at EPCOT’s France expansion, we took a look at some of the other work happening at the site. Painting of the exterior of La Creperie de Paris is almost completed after construction scrim came down. More Facades further down have also been revealed, with windows and frames … Read more

PHOTOS: France Expansion Adds Lamp Posts, Ride Queue; New Cobblestone Paving Continues

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Work on the France pavilion expansion inside EPCOT is beginning to show signs of reaching the finish line. Today, we swung by to see the latest happenings inside the land. The new entrance archway continues to sport a blank sign, but work around the area continues. Workers on a lift were putting the finishing touches … Read more

Disney Adds Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion to EPCOT Park Map; Possible Attraction Opening By June 1st

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In all of our coverage of the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we noticed a small change that makes a big difference. You may remember this park map from our coverage of the new maps and Festival Passport: Let’s look a little closer: And closer: That’s right, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France … Read more

PHOTOS: Street Lights Arrive, Scaffolding Comes Down at La Creperie de Paris for France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT

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Work inside the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT continues to add new decorative details by the day. Today, we stopped by to see the latest progress. Outside of La Creperie de Paris, scaffolding is coming down to reveal the exterior of the new restaurant. Nearby, cast members were seen on site taking a tour of … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Drinking Fountains and Landscaping Added to France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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As the much anticipated expansion of the France pavilion in EPCOT continues to churn forward, more items were added to the site today. Across from La Creperie de Paris, more decorative cobblestone sidewalk border has been added. Work on the restrooms is nearly complete, with just one section of roofing remaining to be finished. Over … Read more

Taste Testing Underway for Upcoming La Creperie de Paris Restaurant at the France Pavilion in EPCOT

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French hard cider will be on the menu at Creperie de Paris, according to the L’Artisan Des Glaces’ Instagram page. @artisandesglace posted this photo as the restaurant tested a variety of hard ciders, including one from Louis Raison. This gives as yet another hint that the restaurant will be truly authentic, as the Brittany region of … Read more

PHOTOS: New City Facades and Scrim Appear at EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion (1/12/20)

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Bonjour once again from EPCOT’s France pavilion! It has been a minute since we checked in on the work with the new expansion, which will include Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris. Let’s take a look and see what’s new. First, as we come up on the expansion overhead from the Disney Skyliner, … Read more

PHOTOS: Work on EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Scurries Along, New Walkways Added

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EPCOT’s France pavilion is busy and bustling on this lovely sunny day! Lots of work has gone on in the pavilion’s expansion for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris since our last update. Let’s take a look at what has happened. New concrete has been laid at the end of the sidewalk back … Read more

PHOTO: Remaining Trees Along Fountain Area Removed from France Pavilion in EPCOT

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If the France pavilion in EPCOT didn’t feel empty and barren with the removal of six out of the ten trees that typically line the fountain, it sure does now. Today we noticed that the remaining four trees have also been removed. Last week we saw that the first six trees had been removed and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trees, Details Added to Exterior Queues, and Painted Parisian Skyline at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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Bonjour, once again, from EPCOT’s France pavilion! It’s been a while since we checked on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the expansion of the pavilion. Thanks to some Skyliner downtime, it’s been a little hard to go aerial for pictures. Today, we hopped on the Skyliner and took a spin to see what has happened. Buckle … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trees Planted Along France Pavilion Expansion Path; Latest Construction Progress on La Crêperie de Paris 11/17/19

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Bonjour, yet again, from EPCOT’s France pavilion! Work on the area for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris is moving so quickly that something new and exciting pops up every single day! In our last update, we discovered new structures and more support beams. Today brings us a whole new set of updates. … Read more

PHOTOS: France Pavilion Expansion Gets New Pavement, La Crêperie de Paris Roof Progress at EPCOT

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Bonjour from the France pavilion in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT! Today, we noticed that the new area for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris has progressed since our last update. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris are set to open Summer 2020. In Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, guests will shrink down to … Read more