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WDWNT Daily Recap (12/22/20): Permits Filed for Work on Cinderella Castle Ahead of 50th Anniversary, EPCOT Entrance Fountain Unveiled, Gideon’s Bakehouse Opening Date, Force FX Mandalorian Darksaber Pre-Orders, and More

December 22, 2020

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 Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See the NEW EPCOT Entrance Fountain Lit Up in a Colorful Nighttime Display

December 22, 2020

It’s been a whirlwind day at EPCOT. Now that the entrance fountain has been formally unveiled, we can see it in all its full glory. And when the sun goes down, there’s even more to discover. At night, the fountain is lit up in an assortment of colors that reflect a lot of the palette … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New EPCOT Entrance Fountain Finally Debuts, Walls Down in Remodeled Entry Plaza

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

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The new entrance fountain at EPCOT featuring three lucite pylons has now been fully revealed. Nearly two weeks ago, we saw water running from the fountain and knew that it would be soon be complete. And even more recently, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Zach Riddley shared an Instagram post showing the fountain fully finished. While the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/15/20): Walt Disney World Fall 2021 Reservations Now Open, Mario Cafe and Store Open at Universal Studios Japan, Disneyland Reopening Rally, and More!

October 15, 2020

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, October 15, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Around Lucite Pylons at EPCOT

October 9, 2020

About two weeks ago, scaffolding was erected around the lucite pylons in the future entrance fountain at EPCOT. The scaffolding was later covered in scrims, partially obscuring the view of the pylons. The scrim and most scaffolding have now been removed and the pylons are visible again. The pylons greet guests as they walk towards … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on New Retro Entrance Fountain at EPCOT

September 10, 2020

The 1980s always seem to be in style. The new retro entrance fountain at EPCOT is sure to bring fond memories to guests who visited the theme park in its early days. Three lucite pylons reach toward Spaceship Earth, rising from behind construction walls. Behind the walls, a team of workers is preparing the pylon … Read more

PHOTOS: Frame Structure Removed from New Lucite Pylon Fountain at EPCOT

August 17, 2020

Just days after the EPCOT entrance fountain got a dose of retro goodness from new lucite pylons, it seems that the final phase of their installation is complete. The black frame structure that helped hold the pylons in place as they settled into the fountain has been removed, giving the structure a more finished, futuristic … Read more