PHOTOS: Refurbished Mission: SPACE Sign Returns to EPCOT

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Almost two months after the Mission: SPACE attraction sign was removed from its planter, it has returned from refurbishment. Mission: SPACE Sign Returns The sign was removed amid ongoing refurbishment work on the exterior of Mission: SPACE. It sits in this round planter in front of the attraction’s façade. While the sign was missing, some … Read more

New Attraction Announced for Shanghai Disneyland & More: Daily Recap (3/10/24 and 3/11/24)

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Shanghai Disney Resort announces plans for a new attraction, Disney California Adventure adds new turnstiles with MagicBand+ touchpoints, and Disney breaks down their $60 billion investment in the theme parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 10, and Monday, March 11, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more

PHOTOS: Earth Returns Outside Mission: SPACE at EPCOT

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The large Earth sculpture has returned to Mission: SPACE at EPCOT after refurbishment. The outside of the attraction, known as Planetary Plaza, has been undergoing a slow refurbishment, with pavement design updates and planet refreshes. Tracks from the NASA Perseverance Rover were added and Jupiter was recently refurbished. Now Earth has been restored. Earth Returns … Read more

Widespread Cellular Outages Impact Guests at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (2/22/24)

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Widespread cellular outages impact guests at Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line changes their dining dress code for a popular restaurant, the CommuniCore Hall mural is being installed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, February 22, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Other Walt … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Comes Down from Around Jupiter at Mission: SPACE, Revealing Vibrant Repaint

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Refurbishment on the exterior of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT continues, as scrim has come down from around the planet Jupiter just in front of the ride’s entrance. Scrim Removed from Jupiter For now, the large attraction sign for Mission: SPACE is still missing from the planter just outside Planetary Plaza. It was first removed in … Read more

Limited-Time Special Versions of Tower of Terror Coming to Tokyo DisneySea with Amped Up Scares, Construction Work Begins on Former Shortcut from EPCOT Main Entrance & Spaceship Earth to The Seas Pavilion, & More: Daily Recap (1/19/24)

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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, January 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Mission: SPACE Attraction Sign Removed at EPCOT as Exterior Refurbishment Continues

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The attraction sign for Mission: SPACE has been removed from EPCOT, as the ride continues undergoing exterior refurbishments. Mission: SPACE Sign Removed The Mission: SPACE sign usually sits in the round planter found outside of the ride. The sign is the latest item to be removed from the attraction’s exterior as refurbishments continue. The large … Read more

Guest Run Over By Vehicle on New Zootopia Hot Pursuit Disney Ride, Santa Duffy Meet & Greet Debuts for Limited Time at Walt Disney World, & More: Christmas Weekend Recap (12/23/23 — 12/25/23)

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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 Christmas Weekend Recap for Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Mission: SPACE in EPCOT Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint and a New Galactic Mosaic

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Mission: SPACE in EPCOT has spent much of 2023 going through several cosmetic changes. Most recently, we spotted a new coat of paint on the attraction’s exterior and a new mosaic galaxy added to the pavement. Mission: SPACE Building Repainted The Mission: SPACE building was repainted. The paint job was more of a touchup than … Read more

Disney Requests Delay in CFTOD Court Hearing, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Gets Opening Date, & More : Daily Recap (10/26/23)

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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 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Rolling Planters Replace Construction Walls and Benches Removed at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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Construction continues in the area around Mission: SPACE at EPCOT. During a recent visit to the park, we noticed some progress had taken place. Mission: SPACE Construction At the ride’s exit, we spotted some gray patches of concrete that have yet to be painted to match their surroundings. The gray patches really stick out in … Read more

Trailer Released for Season 2 of Disney Parks ‘Behind the Attraction’ Series, New Kids Play & Dine Offer for 50% Off Coming to Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (10/4/23)

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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 Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at the Perseverance Rover Tracks and ‘Surface of Mars’ Now on Display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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The Perseverance Rover tracks made their debut at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT today, and we took a quick trip to the park to check them out. Perseverance Rover Tracks The new installation is located at the entrance to Mission: SPACE in World Discovery. This new installation is the result of a collaboration between Walt Disney … Read more

Passholder Previews Announced for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT, CFTOD Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Countersuit, & More: Daily Recap (9/7/23)

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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, September 7, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Shrubs Return, Planet Seats Removed as Mission: SPACE Exterior Renovations Continue

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Shrubs have returned outside the entryway of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT as renovations to the area surrounding the attraction progress. The planet-shaped seats that previously sat immediately outside of the Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay (the ride’s gift shop) have also been removed as part of the recent changes. Mission: SPACE Exterior Changes We first noted … Read more

Earth Removed for Refurbishment From Mission: SPACE Entrance at EPCOT

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Earth has been removed from the entrance area of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT for refurbishment. The pavement of the Mission: SPACE courtyard was recently updated, with Mars rover tracks removed and replaced with planet mosaics. Earth Removed from Mission: SPACE In May we noted that the giant Mars orb front and center at the attraction … Read more