PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/18/21 (Crepes des Chefs de France Booth Completely Removed from France Pavilion, More Walls Go Up at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, New Walt Disney World Marble iPhone Case Debuts, and More)

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Good morning and welcome to another wonderful day at EPCOT! Join us as we journey around the world and discover just what adventures await us today. Let’s jump in! We took a trip around the EPCOT Monorail line to get a birds-eye view of the many ongoing construction areas inside the park. This brand new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/5/21 (New Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Arrives, Rose & Crown Pub’s Seating Area Removed, New Joffrey’s Coffee ‘Nitro Dreams’ Passholder Exclusive Drink, & More)

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Greetings from a cloudy day at EPCOT, World Travelers! We started the day at the highway in the sky to set our sights on the ongoing construction progress around World Celebration. High above the entrance on the monorail ramp, we were able to see an example of the horticulture that has been updated at each … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Race Reopens at Mission: SPACE Training Labs in EPCOT

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The final advanced training lab has reopened at Mission: SPACE. Guests can once again experience what it’s like to work at mission control with the Space Race lab. Kiosks were uncovered last week, but the lab was not yet up and running. Cast Members lead guests through the Mission: Space Race training. Watch a video … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/23/21): Fifteen Positive for COVID-19 Variant on “The Little Mermaid” Set, Magical Express Stops Mailing Confirmations, Scarlett Johansson to Produce, Star in Tower of Terror Movie, and More

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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, June 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Race Kiosks Uncovered at Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Labs in EPCOT

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The Advanced Training Labs at the exit of Mission: SPACE have been slowly reopening now that physical distancing has ended at Walt Disney World. Now most of the computer kiosks of the Space Race lab have been uncovered. All of the screens are on and running. One of the kiosks was still covered. Last week … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/15/21 (Guests Go Maskless Indoors, Multiple Attractions Down Due to Power Outage, Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen)

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Hola, hallo, or simply hello! It may have been a stormy day, but that didn’t stop us from traveling around the world and into the future at EPCOT. We saw lots of changes to physical distancing and safety measures around the park today, and we also found a few more surprises along the way. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing and Dividers Removed Throughout EPCOT, More Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen

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As of today, masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World and physical distancing is being removed. Queue markers and Plexiglass dividers are now gone from most areas in EPCOT. In The Land Pavilion, there are still some distancing markers left leading inside and from the Soarin’ extended queue. Awesome … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant Will Finally Open Fall 2021 at EPCOT

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We recently reported that Patina Restaurant Group was hiring staff for the upcoming Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT. Space 220 will be located next to Mission: SPACE as an expansion of the pavilion in the new World Discovery neighborhood. Now the company reports that Space 220 is set to open “this fall.” This is not … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Base Playground Reopens in Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab at EPCOT

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Playgrounds are beginning to reopen at Walt Disney World as COVID-19 health and safety guidelines are rolled back. Dumbo the Flying Elephant’s queue playground reopened this weekend, and now Space Base has reopened at EPCOT’s Mission: SPACE. Space Base is located at the exit of Mission: Space in the Advanced Training Lab. All activities in … Read more

SHOP: New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Poster and Several EPCOT Matted Prints Now Available on shopDisney

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A new EPCOT poster for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now available on shopDisney. Several new prints of previous poster releases are also available. These releases celebrate the past, present, and future of EPCOT. Each item is limited to 10 per guest. Limited Release EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Poster – … Read more

PHOTOS: New Baby Yoda “Protect, Snack, Attack” Youth Spirit Jersey Available at Walt Disney World

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Whether you call him “The Child,” “Baby Yoda,” or “Grogu,” one thing is certain. The tiny, green character from The Mandalorian is popular. The force-sensitive creature is now available on a youth Spirit Jersey. The Child “Protect, Snack, Attack” Youth Spirit Jersey — $49.99 The youth Spirit Jersey has The Child on the front. Cartoon … Read more

PHOTOS: Space 220 Construction Walls Removed, Signs Still Covered at EPCOT

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After a year, construction walls have been removed from the entrance to Mission: SPACE, but signs for the future Space 220 restaurant remain covered. Walls remain up around the entrance to the space-themed restaurant, and the entrance sign is now covered up. The entrance is being used as excess queue for the attraction. The other … Read more

PHOTOS: Space 220 Entrance Sign Installed at Upcoming EPCOT Restaurant

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While we still don’t have an opening date, another major milestone in the construction of Space 220 has been reached at EPCOT. Signage is now in place near the queue for Mission: SPACE, where the entrance will be located for the restaurant. Previously, we saw a similar sign partially revealed in front of the attraction. … Read more

2020 Third Quarter Injury Report Released for Central Florida Theme Parks – Guest Has Stroke on Mission: SPACE, More Issues at Volcano Bay

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The 2020 third-quarter injury report for Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, has been released thanks to the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from the State of Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that … Read more

PHOTOS: Space 220 Restaurant Entrance Sign Revealed at EPCOT

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The entrance sign for EPCOT’s future Space 220 Restaurant was installed last month, but still covered by a tarp. Today the tarp has fallen away, partially revealing the sign. Space 220 is located next to Mission: SPACE in what will be known as the World Discovery neighborhood. The sign features the restaurant’s futuristic logo, resting … Read more

PHOTOS: Fences Down Around Space 220 Restaurant at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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A major milestone has been reached outside Space 220 at EPCOT, as fencing is now down around the restaurant. The changes aren’t visible from the courtyard of Mission: SPACE, where black curtains continue to hide the Space 220 entrance. While tape has been laid near the curtains, these are very likely to serve the extended … Read more